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•"Just Give Me Chocolate" Body Treatment - This Vichy shower service begins with a mimosa sugar scrub to slough away dry skin cells. Next comes an antioxidant rich chocolate mask with cocoa, coconut milk and honey to boost defenses and soften skin. The finish is an aloe and shea strawberry smash moisturizer to protect skin from winter dryness. Then guests enjoy an indulgent chocolate truffle. 80 Minutes, $215 •Chocolate Truffle Facial - After a gentle exfoliation to renew skin cells, the face is drenched with a calorie-free chocolate mousse that fights signs of aging deliciously. Cocoa is rich in antioxidants and hydrating oils leaving skin smooth. A chocolate truffle is the very sweet ending to this pampering facial. 50 Minutes, $135; 80 Minutes, $199 •Chocolate Covered Strawberry Manicure and Pedicure - Guests sip a glass of champagne while hands and feet are exfoliated with a sweet cream sugar scrub. Warm steamed towels help a delicious dark chocolate mask to seal in moisture and nourish skin. A strawberry cream, rich in aloe and vitamin C, locks in moisture and leaves skin dewy soft. 50-Minute Manicure, $65; 50-Minute Pedicure, $85
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•Cottage Stays over Valentine's Weekend Offer a Private Three-Hour BBQ Butler Class - Available Thursday, February 14 through Sunday, February 17, classes held from 6 to 9 p.m. Lake Oconee resort is famous for its BBQ Butler experiences. During Valentine's Weekend, the BBQ Butlers will give a private BBQ lesson, available for two to six people staying in a three-bedroom cottage. $75 per person. Call 706-467-7059 for reservations.
•Puppy Love Cooking Class at Georgia's Bistro - Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m.
Of course, the family's beloved pet deserves extra treats every day of the year. This class is offered for a guest and his or her canine Valentine. Learn how to make dog biscuits and other treats. Then conclude outside by the fire pit where dog participants will be treated to pet delicacies in their own pet bowl. The luxury resort's rescue mascot, Dooley, will greet all guests. $12 per person. Call 706-467-7059 for reservations.
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•Georgia's Bistro His & Hers Valentine's Day Menu (Available Feb. 14, 15, & 16) - This delectable Four-Course Tasting Menu will be served on this special day for lovers from 5:30 to 10 p.m. It tempts with Love Bites to Share such as Truffle Chicken Salad, Citrus Poached Shrimp and Goat Cheese with spiced pecans. The Second Course: "His," Smoked Short Rib with Cheddar Grits and Shallot Sauce; "Hers," Roasted Salmon with walnut-pepper relish. The Third Course: "His," Roasted Prime Rib of Beef and "Hers," Pan Seared Scallops. The Decadent Desserts: "His," Fire Roasted Apple Cake with Pecan Brittle and "Hers," Milk Chocolate Passion Fruit Curd Tart. $70 per person for Four Courses or guests may order items on this special menu a la carte.
•Aphrodisiac Valentine's Menu Served at Gaby's by the Lake (Available Feb. 14, 15, & 16) - What would February 14 be if couples didn't share some of the foods that are historically associated with love? Offered from 5 to 10 p.m., this special menu features: Starter of Oysters On The Half Shell (known for magical romantic powers) with "Bloody Mary" Granite; Main Course of Crispy Red Fish with sweet potato Dauphinois, jumbo asparagus (a beloved wedding night aphrodisiac in France) and lemon butter or 12-Ounce Grilled New York Strip with lobster mashed potato, lavender honey glazed carrots (honey has been associated with sensuality since the beginning of time) and red wine sauce. To end this magnificent repast: Chocolate (to heighten that giddy sensation) Fondue for two with strawberries, pineapple, financier, madeleines and marshmallows. The customary menu will also be served.
•Throughout February: Georgia's Bistro "3 for $33" Chocolate-Inspired Tasting Menu - It's a wonderful creative option for dining well with a very reasonable tab. First Course choice: Strawberry Spinach Salad with feta, pecans and chocolate balsamic dressing or Roasted Parsnip & Vanilla Chocolate Soup. Entrée choice: Cocoa Crusted Filet Mignon with sea salt fries, asparagus and shallot sauce or Pan Seared Scallops with spiced chocolate risotto and vanilla cream sauce. And for dessert: Chocolate Pot de Crème. This decadent dinner even includes the sommelier's selection of wine. Georgia's Bistro hours: Dinner, 5:30 to 10 p.m. (closed Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)
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Yet, the chances of getting the birds back may be slim. The racers are fitted with a microchip and would fly back home if released, but Kaiyalethe believes whoever stole the birds knew what they were doing and probably won't release them and risk the chance.
"They can cut off that little plastic band that you saw, and there's no way to really prove," he said. "I could pick my pigeons out of a line, no problem -- but am I ever going to get a line of pigeons to pick from?"
The birds are not insured, and while there was a lock on their loft, it wasn't currently secured because Kaiyalethe's brother lost the key.
The department receives reports regarding this type of theft a few times each year, St. Paul police confirmed with a Twitter user on Wednesday.
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Obviously US sports writers have a very different idea of what an athlete is, apart from the 33 who voted for Lance Armstrong.
18 holes takes it out of you... then there's the golf too
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When the police asked Tiger and his wife what they were doing out at 2:30 am - Tiger's wife said she was out clubbing (allegedly).
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Mirage Hotel & Casino
3400 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109Neighborhood:
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- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: $31 to $50
Stack - The Mirage
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.stacklasvegas.com/
- Phone: (702) 588-5656x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tuesday | 5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday | 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Lounge: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday | 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Friday & Saturday | 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, Steakhouse, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Jordan Hoffman
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Private Room, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private & intimate, the STACK Private Dining Room offers guests an opportunity for a unique experience to host friends, family or associates. The private dining space at STACK can accommodate up to 26 people.
- Private Party Contact: Karen Carlough (702) 588-5624x
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Succulent American inspired cuisine & decadent desserts seduce your palette at STACK Restaurant in The Mirage. Offering a pantheon of culinary delights perfect for quick bite dining or sharing with friends, STACK guarantees to wow even the most finicky of diners. Beautiful rippling walls draw in patrons with their inviting canyon-like structure & sleek hardwood design, while STACK's amazing contemporary menu ensures that diners' taste buds are equally stimulated.Continued
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194 reviews since May 26, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.2
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (89)fit for foodies (78)good for groups (73)romantic (70)hot spot (46)vibrant bar scene (33)notable wine list (33)late-night find (23)great for lunch (4)neighborhood gem (4)kid-friendly (3)scenic view (2)great for brunch (2)great for outdoor dining (2)Show More
- Great but a little loud.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/19/2014I made a reservation a week before I went to Vegas and still had to wait 15-20 mins as our table wasn't ready then they tried to sit us at a smaller table and we were 6 big guys. After speaking with the manager we got a suitable table Nd the service and good was excellent. Music is a bit loud so if you are looking for quiet and romantic I wouldn't recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fine dining restaurant shouldStephenDined on 9/19/2014Not have the blaring music noise level as Stack. Don't know about the back of the restaurant but we were seated near the bar area where the noise level was highest. With that said the food and service was excellent! The Brooklyn bone in was amazing. The shrimp appetizer was delicious. Madam had the salmon and was quite pleased. If not for the noise this is a top notch eatery.I would recommend this to a friend.
- LuvfinefoodDined on 9/19/2014Outstanding appetizers and entrees! Restaurant is ver noisy but overall a great dining experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/18/2014Far too long of a wait between courses (35 minutes+), uncomfortable to say the least as conversation lagged and my business colleagues kept looking at their watches. Food was very good but the experience was marred by the delay. Our wait staff were very apologetic (they kept coming to us and letting us know "just a few more minutes") but blamed it on too many parties sitting down at once. Wrong - they didn't staff appropriately. Desserts looked wonderful but after 3 hours in we just didn't have the wherewithal to stick around.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/17/2014The food was amazing, a bit over priced but delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AwesomeanoedDined on 9/15/2014We shared some appetizers everything was extraordinary.Special Features:
- Good Food... Horrible ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 9/13/2014I made reservations 3 weeks out for a group of 12 visiting Vegas for a birthday party. We got seated on time and served our drinks fairly quickly, but it was all down hill from there. 4 of us got the special steak and 2 people were brought out the complete wrong steak and the other 2 people received their steak well done when they asked for medium rare. Everyone was finished with their meal by the time the remaining four people got served. They made multiple mistakes on other people's orders even forgetting some sides and starters. I don't think the server or manager handled the situation very well. So the food tasted good, but I would never recommend the restaurant to anyone. You are paying too much to have such a horrible experience!Special Features:
- Not ImpressedChuckHDined on 9/13/2014When you pay >$30 for a burger, you really expect a great burger. Meat was very greasy (soaked the bottom of the bun and left a puddle on the plate, had to eat with a fork), lettuce was not crisp, tomato was runny, way too much "special sauce". I substituted the "Adult Tater Tots" in place of the fries (at a $4 upcharge) and got ~6 tater tots. Atmosphere was nice, but it was dark and very loud even though there were only a few people in the restaurant. I was not impressed and will not be returning to Stack.
- FredDined on 9/11/2014Hip but too loud with the music. Second time there and both times the food and service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Be careful ordering steak 'medium'JamyDined on 9/11/2014Bone-in filet ordered medium was overcooked well done, and dry. Absolutely delicious sauces helped, but the steak should have been perfect for being their #1 item. Overall positive experience.Special Features:
- My aniversaryDevonDined on 9/7/2014The food is not as good as I thought it would be. They seem very proud of their steak, not to mention under cooked it. They took out back and brought it back still under cooked. I just wanted to finish and get out.Special Features:
- I would pass on Stack.SoulcenterDined on 9/6/2014From the review I read before selecting this restaurant, I expected outstanding food and great service. The food and service were OK but on this night didn't compare with other top flight vegas restaurants.Special Features:
- Excellent foodVegas1234Dined on 9/6/2014Tables too close together & too loud. Food was excellent and served in creative ways.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Uniquely DifferentPrescottJerDined on 9/4/2014Resembling a cavern that extends deep beyond the casino atmosphere out front, Stack provides a unique setting for dinner. The specialty is steak and we shared their Brooklyn bone-in filet. It was perfectly cooked, tender and tasty. We also enjoyed oysters Rockefeller and a side of mushrooms. All in all, it was a delicious dinner and the service was prompt and attentive. Highly recommended!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing SteaksJG22Dined on 9/1/2014You will not be disappointed in this amazing steak house at the Mirage. The servers were always there when we needed them and not in our face when we didn't. The bone-in-fillet is to die for!Special Features:
- Wonderful ❤OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/31/2014Had dinner before the Beatles Love show and it was delicious!! Mini lobster rolls appetizer was too die for!! As was the spaghetti bolognese, the Kobe beef hamburger and the cucumber martini!!! Will definitely go back if back in VegasSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Expensive!funinLVDined on 8/31/2014Met a friend for dinner before seeing a show. Cheeseburgers - $32! Most expensive cheeseburger I've ever had. It was excellent and I suppose the fact this restaurant is in the Mirage resort is the reason for the high price. They were happy to let us share the order and each half was fully plated, garnished and came with full serving of fries.
- Great!MishiDined on 8/30/2014We has a great experience and the food was delish!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great timeCajunmanDined on 8/29/2014Enjoyed dining. Good service and good food. Everything fine but we left our tip in cash and they tried charging it to our card.Special Features:
- Great ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/24/2014We have stayed at the Mirage several times. However this was our first experience at Stack. It was a little loud but everything was wonderful. The environment was romantic and inviting. The food and service was wonderful as well. I would recommend this restaurant to others.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food & service!NopeDined on 8/24/2014We went for an early pre-theatre dinner & split a salad & sea bass. It was served with a nice broth over yummy lobster risotto. The waitstaff, a guy named Tommy I think, was very professional and attentive. They did not charge us to "split" the entrée which I always find so annoying. Very nice experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner with my MomSchultz132VIPDined on 8/24/2014I took my mom to Las Vegas for her 73rd birthday. We ate at The Stack after a show at the Mirage. It was wonderful. We both loved our meals (Sea Bass and Butternut Squash Ravioli). The server (Juan) was great to us. I'd recommend it.Special Features:
- Went with dread, came out smilingIndianaADined on 8/23/2014Took my wife to Stack before a show. Online reviews: Noisy, Expensive, Dark, Snooty Servers, etc... No worries. Our servers were great, the restaurant was dark, but we could read our menus, and the food was really good. It was a bit pricey, but it's Vegas Strip. Mostly stayed with the appetizers/starters (which came out quickly and were delicious). Adult Tater Tots were good, but I really enjoyed the Mini Gyros. My wife tried the grilled cheese w/ soup and really enjoyed it. Drinks were good (and as she said, "you can actually taste that they put in some alcohol" - don't laugh, most places on the strip leave you guessing) and came as soon as you ordered them. Is it the greatest dining experience in Vegas? No, but there are far worse.Special Features:
- Great ambience & cocktailsJennin244Dined on 8/23/2014The interior is great - trendy but warm and inviting. The food is classic and really tasty. Mostly a steakhouse with maybe 6 other entrees. We had pigs in a blanket appetizer, the chicken with thin green beans for the entree, and got the potatoes au gratin as a side. Everything was really tasty, but not too out of the ordinary. The cocktails were the best part. Innovative recipes, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. We went here for a fun, trendy dinner before going to a show. It was perfect! The food does seem a bit overpriced...not that I haven't been to equally expensive restaurants, but the food here is nothing new and you can find these entrees almost anywhere. The hostesses were rude but the service was great.Special Features:
- Amazing SteakKakealoVIPDined on 8/22/2014You know when you hear a steak cuts and tastes like butter... It's here. Simply divine.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014Great food and service... Expected at this price point. Not the quietest place in town with such an open and unique decorSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner prior to a showKLMSDdinersDined on 8/21/2014My wife and I Came here for dinner on a Thursday night prior to seeing The Beatles Love show. We made reservations although we truly didnt need them. At its most crowded the restaurant was maybe 40% full. The food was very tasty and the service was what you would expect from a higher end restaurant. We started out by splitting a Mixed Greens salad (more than enough for 2) which was excellent. For the entres my wife had the Seabass and I had the Alaskan Salmon. Both plates were emptied which tells you how good it was. Overall we very happy with the restaurant but realize you pay a premium to eat on the strip. If you are looking for a bargain, dont eat here. Its probably 15-20% more than what you would pay at your local restaurant..Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- StackOpdsam30Dined on 8/20/2014Every time my wife and I are in Vegas, we make Stack a place to eat at least one night during our stay. We always order the same thing. The Ultimate Surf n' Turf. If you like steak and lobster, this is the meal for you. It could easily feed a group of four if you order an extra side. I also recommend the berrylicious before dinner drink. My wife loves it. The service is great, the ambience is wonderful. The only thing I would change is lowering the music just a bit. It's a bit loud and makes having a conversation difficult. Aside from that, there is nothing I would change. Ok the Surf n' Turf will set you back about $230 and this includes the berrylicious drink for my wife, tip and tax and does not include any appetizer ...Happy dining!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/19/2014Great service from host to server to busboy. Dinner was great! Steak was cooked to perfection and the sides were just the right amount to share between 2-3 people. Awesome wine list.Special Features:
- Nice PlaceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/18/2014Group of five for a business/social dinner. Great food and service. The noise level was a little high but tolerable Would recommend .Special Features:
- Birthday DinnerStackfanDined on 8/16/2014Our group of 8 had an amazing experience at Stack. We all ordered different menu items and shared so we could have a little of everything. Everything we ordered from drinks to desserts was spot on. Our waiter was very helpful and made suggestions. It was a perfect dinner for our birthday celebration!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Stack was very goodCindy8000VIPDined on 8/15/2014We enjoyed Stack. We especially loved the appetizers The pigs in the blanket were delicious. The mini gyros were great as well!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, better servicetallmn903Dined on 8/15/2014The food was very good but overpriced. Phenomenal cucumber cocktail. Hot Rocks was a fun experience but certainly not worth $21 for four thin slices of marinated steak. The steak was beautifully cooked. Probably the best part of our evening was our waiter Manny, who made great suggestions and was very helpful and attentive. Overall it was an above average food experience, but overpriced and a bit too close to the casino with flashing lights in my peripheral vision throughout most of the dinner. Put up a wall or something to keep the ambiance more appropriate.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Incredible foodLocalfoodieDined on 8/15/2014This restaurant was outstanding. Definitely order the hot rock appetizer. Will be going back for sure.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very Disappointing1trialgirlDined on 8/14/2014The ambiance of Stack is outstanding, so we were expecting equally good food. Both our dishes were poor -- my gyro meat was fatty and tough. My husband's chicken wings were slathered with an inedible coating. As much as I had hoped for a great dining experience, we were left with sub par food at a high cost.
- Amazing Anniversary DinnerSeattleDined on 8/11/2014Great Ambiance, dinner price and selection, awesome service! We made last minute reservations and had no problems when we arrived. Our servers, Kyle and Charlie provided awesome customer service, very attentive and knowledgeable regarding items on the menu, wine/beer selection. We had a great time and will definitely come back, when visiting Vegas on our next trip!Special Features:
- Great time!OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/10/2014It was my parents first trip to Las Vegas so we wanted to take them for a nice dinner. We have eaten at Stack many times and my husband and sister always rave about the burger. Our server, Manny, was wonderful... Very attentive and friendly and we really enjoyed the food and the ambiance. It was a great experience and reasonably priced !Special Features:
- Very Pleasantly SurprisedbjkhintonfoodieDined on 8/9/2014After reading the reviews on several websites, I wasn't sure what to expect when my family and I ate at Stack. Can I just say, Wow! We had reservations following the 7:30 performance of Love at the Mirage. We were seated right away. Our server was very attentive and informative. We ordered drinks and appetizers then steaks along with some side for dinner. YUM! Everything we ordered came out in a timely manner and was absolutely delicious. The steaks at Stack are not to be missed. The baked macaroni and cheese was a big hit with everyone too. Now, the prices are steep but Stack's prices aren't any worse than any other high end restaurant in Vegas. If you are looking for cheap food, this is not the place for you.Special Features:
- Food and Ambiance beat out ServicePWiddyDined on 8/9/2014The appetizers and dinner were fabulous. I highly recommend the hot rocks for a special treat followed by the ultimate surf and turf for two. Presentation of food was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. With that said, the desserts are incredibly disappointing after having such a gourmet meal. No worries here though as you can swing over to Carnegie and have an impressive slice of cheesecake or pie. The service was friendly but incredibly slow. We would have enjoyed a second cocktail before dinner but noone showed up to take an order and again once the food arrived, we didn't see the server again until it was time to order desserts. Fortunately the food and ambiance was amazing.Special Features:
- VegasVacayDined on 8/9/2014We have eaten at stack once a year for the last 5 years as the finale to our vacation and celebrating my daughters birthday. The food never disappoints! The service 4 out of the 5 times has been outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Yes. Lumiplexion makes an excellent sulfur acne clearing medicine. It's not brown like Clearisil's and it works a lot better. Nothing the doctor ever prescribed ever helped me outside of Accutane, and it's just not safe. Sulfur is not as strong as BP, but it can clear you up. If you contact Lumiplexion, she can let you know what products you need. It's like having a personal acne consultant. You check in every couple weeks, and she will adjust your product to your skin's reaction. My daughter is also allergic to BP. Using the sulfur and salicyclic products, her skin dramatically cleared up in a couple months. It does take time. Her skin has maintained and it has been about a year now.
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The researchers, from the Hanyang University in Seoul, matched 50 men and women with acute nonfatal myocardial infarction (heart attack) with 50 age and gender-matched controls who did not have a history of heart attack. Red blood cells were analyzed for levels of trans-fatty acids (undesirable fatty acids found in partially hydrogenated vegetable oil), and the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (found in fish and the algae they feed on). The omega-3 fatty acid index, which is the sum of red blood cell EPA and DHA, was significantly lower in heart attack patients compared with controls, while total trans-fatty acids were significantly higher. Those whose omega-3 fatty acid index was among the top third of participants had a 92 percent lower risk of heart attack than those whose levels were in the lowest third. For those whose total trans-fatty acids were in the top third, the risk of heart attack was 72.67 percent higher than subjects in the lowest third. The authors note that omega-3 fatty acids are associated with decreased blood viscosity, and have anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, lipid lowering and vasodilatory effects. Conversely, trans-fatty acids have been associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. "To the best of our knowledge, the recent study is the first to demonstrate that the fatty acid profile (lipidome) of erythrocytes can allow discrimination between acute non-fatal myocardial infarction (MI) cases and controls," the authors write. "Furthermore, the fatty acid profile significantly and substantially improved acute non-fatal MI case discrimination compared with traditional CHD risk factors, suggesting that the erythrocyte fatty acid profile is more powerful than the Framingham risk score for identifying patients with acute non-fatal MI." 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The Democratic campaign of former Gov. Roy Barnes matched Thurbert Baker, his primary rival and attorney general, ad-for-ad on Wednesday.
Baker focused on bingo-for-education. Barnes focused on jobs:
The Barnes script:
Narrator: "Roy Barnes has a plan to put people to work. Immediately."
Barnes: I know it won't solve all of our problems, but I can put 10,000 people to work – electricians, plumbers, sheet-metal workers – by retrofitting all of the state's buildings for energy independence or efficiency.
"The best part is, the energy savings will pay for the improvements."
Worker: "I think a paycheck would be great."
We're going to have to look at the numbers on this one – 10,000 jobs is a lot of people, and a lot of money. Here's the documentation provided by the Barnes campaign.
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June 23rd, 2010
6:38 pm
Does the spending never stop? Where does Barnes plan to get the money to pay for this? Is he planting money trees on the state capitol grounds? Or will he use all the money we save by not furloughing teachers to pay for this.
Seriously. Are people fooled into believing that spending our children's futures is the solution to a budget crisis? Really, charging more and more things to a credit card that our children will have to pay off? The first rule of hole digging is if you're going to get out of the hole you need to stop digging. Barnes will dig us deeper and deeper into the hole.
June 23rd, 2010
9:43 pm
Or maybe the State could stop spending and making up pretend government jobs? Roy just expects to fleece the working folk with more taxes to create more government jobs. We need FEWER government jobs and slashed spending.
June 24th, 2010
12:59 am
Barnes cannot be entrusted with the future of Georgia.
June 24th, 2010
7:42 am
Ugh…The republican/tea party answer to everything is to cut taxes and government spending. Here's an idea. Let those individuals who don't like paying taxes volunteer to go without police and fire protection. In addition, they should agree not to drive a car on any public roads, highways or bridges and to never flush their toilet or use any water that would end up in the public sewer system. If they are injured in an accident or have a heart attack, they should agree not to call the paramedics. If their health problems cause them to be unable to work, they will not try to qualify for disability benefits. Their children should not go to public schools or colleges, and their parents should never get any social security, Medicare, or public pensions. If a natural disaster strikes their home town, they shouldn't expect any help from the National Guard or any other government assistance. And, if they should be unfortunate enough to lose their job, they won't expect unemployment benefits. I could go on and on… The government and public programs don't seem essential until you need to use them. And since we all use them, we need to be careful not to undermine them in a fit of anti-tax fervor.
June 24th, 2010
8:45 am
reply to Andy: Thank you!
June 24th, 2010
8:58 am
Thumbs up Andy.
June 24th, 2010
9:28 am
Andy – I have no problem paying taxes. I understand that government does some very important functions. I understand we each need to pay our fair share of that, and that those who have been more successful, like myself, should pay a higher share of that.
There needs to be some responsibility. We don't provide leaders with a blank check. Barnes is suggesting rampant, reckless spending at a time when we cannot afford it. The biggest crisis facing state government right now – and local governments, too – are the unfunded, promised pension liabilities to retired or soon-to-be-retired workers. This is huge. It will bankrupt our State if it's not addressed. Rather than work towards cutting the budget by getting rid of spending that is not necessary, Rat Roy treats the kitty as thought it's an endless supply of money. He acts like a teen with a credit card who doesn't seem to understand the bill needs to be paid.
Taxes are necessary, but Roy needs to be up front about what he is proposing and deal with the actual problems we have in a realistic way that will not rob our children of their futures. Roy is not talking about fire, police, roads, ambulances, schools, water, sewer, agricultural regulation or transportation. Roy is talking about creating jobs that aren't necessary to fix buildings that obviously aren't needed, or else they'd be fixed and up to date now. All I'm pointing out is that Roy keeps saying he wants to spend but never seems to tell us where he's going to get the money. It doesn't take a CPA to realize where the money has to come from, now, does it?
June 24th, 2010
10:12 am
The statement that this will be good for the economy or somehow productive, and will even pay for itself (!) is a classic example of the broken window fallacy. That the candidate would employ such reasoning betrays vast economic incompetence. It shows that he will spend the public's money with no understanding whatsoever of the costs or consequences of his proposed actions. In fact, his make-work proposal would have the overall effect of economically harming unemployed Georgians seeking work.
If you do not understand the broken window fallacy and the fundamental economic flaw of Barnes' proposal above, there is a short primer on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_broken_window
June 24th, 2010
11:10 am
Thanks for your comments Angry Voter and Larry. I'm just asking to hear alternate proposals from the Republicans that don't include tax cuts, cutting programs and services, ending regulation of businesses, and rounding up undocumented workers (i.e., "illegal aliens"). If you have ideas or have heard of ideas from the Republicans running for statewide office that involve something beyond these talking points, I'd be open to considering them.
June 24th, 2010
11:48 am
You said all of it very well, Andy. Everyone hates government until it's their time to ask for help or to receive a service. Then it's okay. Many of these penny-pinchers are the children and grandchildren of Depression-era unemployed workers who were provided with valuable employment and a decent day's wage during FDR's administration. Many Roads, bridges, river bank, dam and other government sponsored projects are still benefitting all of us today since they were cosntructed in the 1930s. They put unemployed Americans back to work and gave most of them a sense of pride about what they contributed to their country. That's all Barnes is talking about. Investing in such a project today pays off for itself and is an investment in the future for our grandchildren.
June 24th, 2010
2:41 pm
Andy, I live in a county that has only a volunteer fire department. The volunteers do a very good job but the chances are that they will only be able to prevent the spread of fire to other buildings – and there are no other structures near my home. Ambulances are available from a private provider and if you use an ambulance, you do get a bill – and I mean a BIG bill! The government FORCED me to pay into the Social Security/Medicare funds my entire working life so I would file if it were needed. The problem with these funds are that the Democrats (beginning with Kennedy) looted these funds many years ago. My property would have a lower value if it were located in Gwinnett County and I pay more in property taxes than I would in most other GA counties. I will NEVER be exempt from paying school taxes whereas other counties do exempt taxpayers when they reach a certain age. Yes, I'm very tired of taxes. I'm tired of seeing them increase because those holding elective offices use tax revenues to buy more voted for their re-election. I'm tired of my taxes paying to subsidize those who could work and will not and those who function as breeding stock to insure their income. I'm weary of worrying about the future of my children and grandchildren who will know grinding poverty unless we, as a nation, reduce and finally eliminate this hideous national debt.
June 24th, 2010
2:56 pm
AngryVoter, I haven't seen Roy propose anything that I would define as "reckless spending."
Keeping our teachers in the classroom where they can educate our children sounds like a good idea to me. Paying those teachers for the vital service they perform also seems like a good idea. The future jobs are going to come to Georgia because we have a strong pool of well-educated, highly skilled workers.
Making our state government buildings energy independent or efficient is another great idea. Not only does it create short term jobs, but it provides long term savings in energy bills. Given our never-ending water crisis, making sure that our state buildings are retrofitted to use less water has a positive impact on our environment going forward.
There is a lot of unescessary spending going on in this state, but its an issue for both sides. You say that we need to cut the budget. We just went through a huge round of budget cutting and trimming and its left this state in a worse place. Teachers have been let go, classroom sizes are growing, schools can't spend money on new materials, and the education of our children is going to suffer.
You see, when we cut the budget, we cut a lot of the necessary spending just to make up for the years and years of unescessary spending by Republican leadership in this state. Taxes are nescessary and they should be used to fund needed services. But the mantra in Georgia for the past 8 years has been to cut taxes, cut taxes, and cut taxes without giving any regard to cutting spending.
Now, we've found ourselves in a situation where we're not bringing in as much money as we're spending, but instead of going back and saying "maybe some of these taxes are actually a good thing," the people that run this state have been so blinded by the idea of "taxes are bad" that we've got no way to get our budget back in balance without cutting the already dismal pay of teachers, cutting benefits to the increasingly unemployed, and expecting us to believe that they've got the right idea.
You can't lower taxes any more in this state. If you do, I suggest you start boarding up all the schools and state patrol offices. Lower taxes aren't always the answer… especially when you've already lowered them too much.
June 24th, 2010
3:04 pm
@Pork Chop: We've had the National Debt since the Revolutionary War. I won't launch into a dissertation about public defecit spending, but I'd like it if you could explain how the national debt went down under Bill Clinton but rose dramatically during the term of George W. Bush.
June 24th, 2010
4:38 pm
Rathercalmvoter – I would love to add energy efficient features to my home, but I understand that now is not the time for me to do that economically. I've made choices based on what I could afford.
As a State, we cannot afford to hire 10k people to redo buildings on a mass scale. Why not a more temperate plan that doesn't require the huge spending? Start with the worst buildings where the biggest gains can be made? Roy's silly campaign promise – he can't even believe it's a real plan – is a prime example or reckless spending.
I'd love to drive a Farrari, live in a mansion and eat Filet Mignon every night, but I understand that a Chevy, 1400 square foot bungalow and hot dogs make the most sense for me right now.
The scary thing is the majority of the electorate sees right through King Roy and his expensive promises, but, for some reason, the Dems seem to think he can win, despite every poll showing that he loses no matter who the Reps put up against him.
June 24th, 2010
4:59 pm
Rathercalmvoter: I don't have the figures here, but I know that the national debt was not in excess of 13 trillion dollars after the revolutionary war. One of my major gripes with Bush was his spending: he never vetoed the first spending bill. The one thing I hear the most from Dems and Libs is, "Blame Bush". That dog won't hunt anymore! When you are at bat, you are responsible for what happens. I knew that Clinton balanced the budget in one year of his eight years as president but was frankly unaware that he had reduced the national debt. At any rate, if you wish to launch into a dissertation, project the numbers on the interest due on the national debt 25 years out (if it is not reduced) and tell us what percentage of our income must be seized by the federal government JUST TO PAY THE INTEREST. I think even you will be shocked.
June 24th, 2010
9:59 pm
Pork, no the National Debt was not $13 trillion after the Revolutionary War. However, our GDP after the Revolutionary War certainly wasn't anywhere near what it is now: over $14 trillion dollars in 2008.
I'm not blaming Bush, I'm pointing out that he reversed a downward trend in the national debt. In order to pull its way out of the Great Depression, FDR ratcheted up the national debt to 121% of GDP. We haven't even approached that point yet, but I really think we need to. In times of economic recession, people don't take risks. If consumers don't take risks, businesses can't sell their products and make money. If they don't make money, they cut back or close their doors which cost people jobs in the service sector. If businesses are not moving product, producers produce less, which means fewer jobs in the production sector. It's all a big, moving machine…. if people hoard their dollars, the machine stops.
If the government spends money to create jobs, it puts money in people's pockets and makes them more willing to spend. People who are more willing to spend will ultimately jump-start this economy. Instead of giving people stimulus checks, we need to spend more money to create jobs improving our national infrastructure.
As far as Georgia is concerned, we can't deficit spend. Constitutionally, we have to balance the budget. What we can do is take out bonds in order to fund these projects, re-route the money from other areas that are wasteful or unnecessary. Or, heaven forbid, we can raise taxes. Whichever way you choose to pay for it, its a wise decision to pursue these projects. Over time the energy savings will negate the initial cost of the retro-fitting.
Fixing this economy begins and ends with job creation. This seems like a pretty good job creation idea to me.
June 25th, 2010
6:43 am
Rathercalmvoter: FDR did increase the national debt to over 100% – during WW II. That was of necessity as Americans didn't want to speak either German or Japanese. Governmemt can't create jobs: that has to be done by the private sector. If taxes were reduced and incentives granted to start-up businesses, the unemployment rate would drop dramatically. It would almost be revenue neutral to the federal government because the stimulated economy would produce more in tax revenues. Unfortunately, the "change you can believe in" is a change from a capitalist economy to a socialist form of government with an economy that will make us all equally poor.
June 25th, 2010
11:32 am
Ah…I see Pork Chop has finally given us the GOP talking point: "If we would just cut taxes and give incentives to businesses, everything would be okay." Have we tried this already? Yes, we did this for 8 years under Bush II (not to mention the Reagan, Bush I, and Clinton presidencies).
And were are we? Let's see….Economic meltdown precipitated by unrestrained greed on Wall Street + decaying infrastructure + reduced spending on research and development + massive unemployment + additional services pushed on to states and cities who lack the resources to meet the needs of their citizens.
Finally, you might be interested to know that our tax burden is actually at a historically low rate (see link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/15/AR2009041503371.html).
June 25th, 2010
12:01 pm
PorkChop, More tax cuts and incentives to encourage people to start up businesses? Statewide, we don't have the money in the budget to offer more "tax cuts and incentives" without shutting down entire schools and firing police forces. Nationally, we'd just be further driving up the debt by reducing the money brought in without decreasing the money spent.
The government actually can create jobs. Just ask the people that were put to work by the TVA, the CCC, and any other of FDR's alphabet agencies. In this case, Roy Barnes is saying that his idea could create 10,000 jobs. I think thats a lofty figure, but it's an admirable goal.
What businesses would be started if we offered more tax breaks and incentives? Certainly not any that could employ 10,000 people. The tax breaks you're offering encourage people to start small businesses. Now this isn't a knock on small businesses, I'm a small business owner myself, but just how many laudromats does one town need?
Tax breaks like those are great when the economy is rolling along and people have the money necessary to push them to take a risk.
If you haven't noticed, the economy is in the tank. It stinks. It's not getting any better. This is the worst time to run a small business, let alone start a new one. People aren't spending money. Businesses aren't making money because people aren't spending it. Small businesses are affected the most by this and their failing right and left as a result.
The government can create jobs because it has the ability to take risk and the money to do so. This notion that the government can't create jobs is a myth. Small businesses are nice, but small businesses don't have a dynamic and driving effect on a state or national economy. If you want to make this economy better, the government has got to step in and rescue us from the free market.
This isn't socialism, it has been done before. By the way, the United States has never been a purely capitalistic economy… not even under the watch of Washington and Jefferson… so quit with the word "capitalism" as if its some holy ideal.
June 25th, 2010
1:18 pm
Please, someone tell me why everyone has to make every mole hill into a mountain. We will come out of this recession when every left wing loony in government is gone. Now understand, we have left wing loony's in both parties. They scream about how the children will pay the price, how unborn babies will be slaughtered in mass numbers, the wealthy aren't paying enough taxes, they can't pay their mortgage (because they were so qualified to purchase a home in first place), how the economy is the the fault of the other party. Everyone stands around with their damned hand out, but they offer NOTHING in return. They owe their very existance to someone elses efforts. They of course never had anything to do with entitlements, vote buying, power grabbing, or stirring up the ire of their constituents in their social groups, churches, or workplace.
Many smart, intelligent, good people are out of work. Their knowledge is going unutilized, while every single loony lefty is screaming about how much more the poor need. This country is now being run by the dumb-masses, spelled incorrectly for your childs benefit. So if a re-tread like Roy Barnes is the best this state has to offer, then God help us.
June 25th, 2010
1:49 pm
Well said, 4T9! After this experience with a Democratic President (I use that term very loosely) and a Democratic controlled Congress, I will never, ever vote for another Democrat as long as I live – and IF I get the chance to vote again!
June 25th, 2010
3:27 pm
Pork Chop – I pray for the day when nobody will vote for Dems or Reps. I pray for a day when we are free of the evil influence the force of each and both parties have on us. I pray for the day that I can vote for intelligent statespeople who will openly debate and evaluate issues rather than mental lightweights who will become Pelosi/Reed/McConnell/Boehner robots.
In today's age, where we have instant communication and a plethora of information available, the political parties have become nothing but financial instutitions that funnel money to people who are too weak minded to challenge the system. Seriously. Pelosi, Palin, Frank, Schumer, Bachmann – we're not talking the brightest stars in the gallaxy here. The parties punish politicians who don't tow the line and we get stuck with this corrupt system.
When will people stand up, demand change and wrestle their government back from these fools?
June 25th, 2010
8:12 pm
I pray for the day when intelligent people are once again in charge. I feel I am moving toward bigotry due to the lack of responsibility I see in the black community, and the willingness of the government to bow down at the feet of nimrods like Charlie Rangel, the clown in South Carolina, and John Dingle. These men are clearly followers of the socialism that took hold in the black theology churches. They have stomped and whined for more power. Then let's not forget we have Reid, Pelosi, Kerry, Kennedy, McCain, Arnold, and other loony's who gave in.
Where are the people of backbone? Real people of character will never run for office because they don't want to put their families through the wringer. God help us all.
June 26th, 2010
11:45 am
Government doesn't solve problems: it IS the problem! When the government "creates" jobs, those salaries are paid from the public treasury. The money that fills those coffers come from US. Since a government employee isn't going to give back much of the money he has earned, the folks employed in the private sector must make up the difference through taxes. Nobody has yet shown me that a person or a nation can spend themselves rich or borrow their way out of debt. The notion that the national debt is necessary or not a matter for concern, is wrong-headed. Nearly every war that has been fought had its roots in economic matters. It's time to wake up, folks! The scoundrels in DC appear to care nothing for us and little for our country.
June 27th, 2010
8:47 pm
Amen and amen to the last few posts.
June 27th, 2010
10:12 pm
The funny thing about people that say the left is socialist and folks like Obama/Biden etc are running the country into the ground with all this spending is they are doing the same thing Reagan (the biggest culprit) and Bush II did. Except they (Reag/BII) cut taxes while increasing spending. Yes the republicans in the past 30 years have done more govt spending (%) than any democrat. The only president since Eisenhower to run a balanced budget was Clinton. The reason we have such huge deficits is because both parties do not know how to tax and spend. In basic economic theory you cut taxes in a recession and increases spending, when you are out of a recovery, you raise taxes and decrease spending. The problem the US has done the exact opposite since Reagan (minus Clinton). The bush tax cuts are killing us right now.
Anyways, I hope Barnes gets elected and I hope he retrofits the state buildings. It is the same mission the USACE (see republicans the Army is doing it right now) and the GSA are involved in. Buildings make up about 70% of the world's energy and over 60% of the world's waste. On top of all that the AEC industry is in a deep recession due to the decline in residential, retail, and commercial buildings. Some estimates put about 40-60% of architects in Atlanta are w/o a job. Something like this could put a much needed boost into the state's AEC industry.
July 1st, 2010
10:29 am
Roy is right. JOBS is what are needed to improve GA economy.
ENERGY savings bring with it FED MONEY for improvements. Homeowners are now taking advantage of this so why not GA?
ANYTHING which gets men and women back to work brings with it paydays which mean a rising tide which will float all our boats.
July 1st, 2010
7:48 pm
Everytime Roy Barnes comes on T.V. I mute it and ditto for Obama!
July 9th, 2010
2:33 am
[...] Dem-Gov: Former Governor Roy Barnes (D), the favorite in the July 20th Democratic Gubernatorial Primary, has released his 7th campaign spot of the season. Barnes latest ad, "State Buildings", focuses on creating 10,000 jobs by retrofitting State buildings for energy efficiency. [...]