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What about Punch? 913 Broadway. I have never tried it, but when I asked people for their favorite restaurants that were rarely mentioned on Chowhound, someone gave it a rave review. And most entrees are under $20. http://punchrestaurant.com/

Yes, MMRuth, I would say Trecolori falls into the Italian/American category. Cpalms, Whatever you call it, it's not music that I like. Actually, I prefer no music at all in restaurants. As much as I like Trecolori, I do agree with you that it's not a destination place.

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Filed under: Cellphones

Sure, it was already possible (if complicated) to jailbreak a first-gen iPhone running the 2.0 software under Windows, but this is the one-click tool all you crazy cats with those extra G's need if you don't have a Mac -- too bad no one's come up with a better name than "pwn" yet. Please, people. Let's do better.

PS.- As usual, you run the risk of totally destroying your phone mucking around with this stuff, so don't say we didn't warn you.

Update: winpwn.com is down already, mirrors in the comments!

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Filed under: Storage

Western Digital has been flaunting its VelociRaptor for some time now, but the drive you've been slamming into towers is now available for low-power, high-performance blade server applications. The 2.5-inch, 10,000RPM enterprise SATA drive (WD3000BLFS) is specially designed to fit snugly within 1U and 2U rack servers, and aside from consuming 35% less power than the previous Raptor drive, this one is available with up to 300GB of capacity. You'll also find 16MB of cache and a 1.4 million mean time before failure rating, though you won't be able to procure one until later this month for an undisclosed price.

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The folks at the Technical University of Delft have already done their part for the robot cause by building a dragonfly-type bot, dubbed the DelFly Micro, with a wingspan of just four inches, but they've now gone one step further and strapped a tiny camera onto it. What's more, they've also developed some image recognition software that promises to let the bot recognize objects, which could potentially let it locate individuals in a disaster area, or sneak up behind you when you least suspect it. Of course, the researchers aren't satisifed with things just yet, and they're promising to make an even smaller DelFly Nano bot that'd have a two-inch wingspan and weigh just a single gram. Until then, you can check out the current model in action in the video after the break.

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Back in April, Perini Corp. (PCR), a large general contracting company whose projects include the MGM CityCenter in Las Vegas and the Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut, announced that it was acquiring the privately-held Tutor-Saliba Corporation in an $862 million deal. One of the things that makes the deal interesting is that Perini’s Chairman, [...]

Here at footnoted, we’re always fascinated by the odd things that departing executives ask for on their way out the door. One can only imagine the high-powered negotiations that take place over things like the Mercedes, the corporate jet, and even the executive’s office furniture — all things we’ve found in severance agreements over the [...]

The publishers of Chambers USA:  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recently launched the 2008 Client’s Guide.  Morris James partners Stephen M. Miller and Carl N. (“Chuck”) Kunz, III have been recognized by Chambers this year in the area of bankruptcy.  Mr. Miller appears in Chambers for the 4th time.

In its description of the Morris James Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Group, Chambers USA notes that “this ‘persuasive and innovative’ team has also carved itself a niche in the representation of commercial landlords in bankruptcy proceedings across the country. The attorneys here are known for their quiet reliability and diligence, which is a great help for their clients: ‘I can rely on them to work independently when I’m tied up on other matters.’ Group chair Stephen Miller ‘does a wonderful job’ on the creditors side, and is rated for his ‘smart, diligent and solid approach.’  Carl Kunz makes his first appearance in these rankings this year, and does so thanks to a growing band of followers who affirm that ‘his practice is really taking off.’ He is building a reputation for the representation of secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies in Delaware and beyond, and his background in litigation is an obvious asset to his clients. Collectively, Miller and Kunz are highlighted for their ability to ‘handle matters in a cost-efficient manner’ - an attention to value which is exemplified by the team’s willingness to ‘keep me informed about the status of matters,’ according to one client - and their proactivity with regard to dealing with ‘what may be coming up later in a