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Nancy's Pizza
Award Winning Pizza served in 4 crusts - 2 1/2' stuffed, 1 1/2" stuffed Lite, Original Thin, Super Thin. Also serving Appetizers, Salads, Pasta and Sandwiches. Pick Up - Delivery - Catering. Open Daily 10 AM. Complete menu available.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Shula's Steak House
The theme for this steak house is a virtual sports museum of the 1972 Miami Dolphins 17-0 perfect season. The decor includes pictures and game balls from the '72 season. The restaurant's reputation has been built in serving the "biggest and the best."
CITY: Chicago
McCormick and Schmick's Seafood
Specializing in the freshest seafood. We also take pride in our USDA prime steaks, chicken and pasta dishes. Our private and semi-private dining rooms are available for groups 15-125.
CITY: Chicago
Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop
This Hyde Park neighborhood staple serves homey Southern cuisine such as catfish, fried green tomatoes, gumbo and oyster po' boy sandwiches.
CITY: Chicago
Quartino Ristorante
Quartino is an urban Italian neighborhood restaurant and wine bar offering authentic regional Italian food and wine in a lively, welcoming atmosphere with attentive and personable service. Our Italian small-plates approach with an emphasis on sharing works well for groups of any size and ensures an exciting and upbeat experience. The unique carafe wine list and fully stocked liquor bar fuels the fun. Lunch, dinner, late night. Open daily at 11:30 a.m. serving food until 1a.m. and wine until 2a.m. Reservations recommended.
CITY: Chicago
P.J. Clarke's Gold Coast
Busy turn-of-the-century bar features a restaurant serving classic American cuisine. Sunday Brunch and late nite dining.
CITY: Chicago
Shine Restaurant
Offers a menu of traditional Chinese cuisine in addition to sushi and other Japanese selections in the recently-updated bar and dining room. We also offer carry out, delivery and catering.
CITY: Chicago
Trattoria Isabella
Chicago's River North treasure featuring traditional Italian cuisine stemming from chef's Italian cozy indoor dining and large outdoor bar/patio.
CITY: Chicago
P.J. Clarkes Streeterville
Streeterville restaurant and bar serves classic American cuisine for lunch and dinner. Best Sunday brunch and late night dining in the bar.
CITY: Chicago
e.leaven Food Company Restaurant & Bakery
Just off Michigan Ave., e.leaven Food Company offers a variety of breakfast, lunch and bakery items, everything made from scratch daily.
CITY: Chicago
deca Restaurant and Bar
The casual elegance of art deco and brasserie-inspired cuisine come together in deca restaurant + bar – a new dining scene on the Magnificent Mile in The Ritz-Carlton Chicago, a Four Seasons Hotel. The recent recipent of a Michelin Bib Gourmand Award, deca celebrates the latest culinary trends with inventive twists on classic dishes. Executive Chef Mark Payne's market driven menus showcase the ingredients from farmers near and far with his innovative cooking style. The authenticity of the cuisine and the warmth of a stylish, comfortable setting is enhanced by approachable and personable service making for a memorable experience morning to night.
CITY: Chicago
Fado Irish Pub
We consider Fadó a different type of Irish pub. We blend the best of the old with the best of the new. Our decor and friendly staff evoke images of the great old pubs of Ireland, whereas our style of operating - our music, food, beverages - connects more so with the contemporary pubs and bars of modern Ireland.
CITY: Chicago
John Barleycorn
John Barleycorn offers a something-for-everyone menu featuring wraps, burgers, steaks and more. The venue features a 75ft. retractable glass roof.
CITY: Chicago
The Fudge Pot
The Fudge Pot in Chicago provides delicious chocolate, daily. Their specialists' work around the clock making sure only the sweetest covered strawberries, apples and nuts are provided. Take your pick of famous toffees, award winning fudge and chocolate bars. You can always expect only the tastiest treats at The Fudge Pot.
CITY: Chicago
First Slice
First Slice in Chicago isn't just a great place to get slice of pie, it's much more to the hundreds of people they help feed through their Shareholder Program; and even more to the people they help provide skills for so they can find work in restaurants throughout the city. That warm feeling you get from eating at First Slice could just be from the fresh delicious ingredients they use, or perhaps from the satisfaction of helping out.
CITY: Chicago
Buckinghams Steak House
Steak house located in Grand Victoria Casino.
CITY: Elgin
Prime BurgerHouse
You want a better burger? Than build it yourself at Prime BurgerHouse. Choose from a variety of toppings that range from the traditional to the exotic. Feel like something more intoxicating? Try one of Prime's sexy signature cocktails or specialty beers.
CITY: Elgin
Coaches' Cafe
The perfect place for before, during or after the game. Menu features a variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Satellite TV in the bar. No better place to watch the game.
CITY: Evanston
Thai Sookdee
From Pad Thai to curry, Thai Sookdee offers a generous portions. Numerous vegetarian options. Delivery starts at 5pm.
CITY: Evanston
Globe Cafe and Bar
Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless internet. Plus, really great food.
CITY: Evanston
Taco Diablo
An auténtico Mexican taqueria and cantina with rustic, art filled decor. Located in Downtown Evanston only steps from Pace/Metra/CTA Purple lines. Eat Tacos-Drink Tequila, Buen Provecho!
CITY: Evanston
Bennison's Bakery
Bennison's Bakery has been a North Shore institution since 1938, earning a reputation as a high quality full line bakery with emphasis on European style pastries, cookies, and custom decorated cakes. Bennison's Bakery is one of the few bakeries in the country to employ two Certified Master Bakers, and with experience comes unsurpassed quality.
CITY: Evanston
Villa Verone
We have been offering you a taste of Italy for over 14 years. Come discover or rediscover the charms of Italy and Mamma's good cooking.
CITY: Geneva
Moveable Feast & Co.
From intimate dinner parties to gala events, Moveable Feast will help make your next event a true celebration. Catering or carry-out available.
CITY: Geneva
Gusto Ristorante Italiano
Serving excellent Old World Italian cuisine. Featuring Tribune acclaimed award-winning eggplant parmigiana and chicken vesuvio. Combining home-cooked flavor with elegant sauces.
CITY: Glenview
Shula's Steak House
Offers fresh seafood, lamb and live Maine lobster. Relax in the "No Name Lounge" for a martini.
CITY: Itasca
The Grille, Oak Brook Hills Resort
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Just steps away from the 18th hole where you can relax and enjoy a light meal and refreshing beverage. Specialty drinks and all-you-can-eat Friday night fish fry
CITY: Oak Brook
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Oak Brook
The newest Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse embodies the big city dining experience with big flavor, steaks and chops, fresh fish daily, and enormous lobster tails--all matched with an extensive wine list.
CITY: Oak Brook
Courtyard Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott Oakbrook Terrace
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Newly redesigned restaurant, serving breakfast. Enjoy our breakfast buffet or a cooked to order breakfast in comfortable surroundings. American cuisine. Casual dress code. Average cost per meal: under $12.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
At Benihana your food is not only cooked - it's choreographed. Our chefs will have you craving for more as they slice and dice your meal right before your eyes. Highly skilled and well-trained, your personal chef will entertain you as they cook such favorites as steak, chicken, seafood and fresh vegetables in traditional Japanese style on a hibachi table. So, come in today and witness first hand what has become the longest running dinner show in the world. Reservations are recommended.
CITY: Schaumburg
Jack's Restaurant
24-hour diner is crowded early mornings and late nights. Quick and efficient.
CITY: Skokie
Champps Americana - Skokie
Champps offers a wide variety of beers, liquors and drinks. Come in and watch your favorite team play on one of the many plasma screens.
CITY: Skokie
House of Tokyo
An authentic Japanese restaurant with a floating sushi boat and hibachi tables. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
CITY: St. Charles
Szechwan Restaurant
Casual Chinese dining. Lunch buffet Tuesdays through Fridays. No MSG. Come visit our newly remodeled restaurant.
CITY: St. Charles
Sir Nick's Pizza
Great pizza.
CITY: Bartlett
Greek Island Restaurant
Specialties: authentic award-winning Greek and American cuisine; fresh seafood daily.
CITY: Chicago
Le Colonial
Sultry & sensuous, like a movie set of a French Colonial Vietnam complete with ceiling fans, palm trees, period photography and colonial shutters. The food is traditional Vietnamese & exquisite.
CITY: Chicago
Miller's Pub
Famous ribs. Favorite meeting and eating place of sports and theater goers. Celebrity sightings frequent. Serving sandwiches and dinner fare.
CITY: Chicago
Morton's, The Steakhouse Chicago
Voted by Chicagoans as their favorite spot for steak, USDA prime aged steaks, whole Maine lobsters and fresh fish. Tempting desserts and an award winning wine list.
CITY: Chicago
Rosebud Theater District
A Rosebud restaurant, located in 3 First National Plaza. Charming and fast paced by day, elegant and relaxing at night. Customers continuously select Rosebud as the ultimate lunch spot, pre-theater dining destination and post work haven, serving the finest complimentary appetizer buffet in town. Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 4pm-10pm,
CITY: Chicago
Viaggio Ristorante & Lounge
Viaggio is a culinary journey to southern Italy. From al denta pastas to hand-made sausage, Viaggio is Italian-American with an emphasis on fresh.
CITY: Chicago
ItaliAsia - The Best of Both Worlds
ItaliAsia offers a kaleidoscope of flavors from Italy and Panasia that will satiate all kinds of appetites with affordability guests appreciate.
CITY: Chicago
Macello Ristorante
Macello's, named one of Chicago's Best Pizza's by Chicago Magazine, serves rustic and oh-so-comforting cuisine from Puglia region. Steaks, chops and acclaimed pizzas with burrata come straight from an authentic wood-burning oven. Fresh, lovingly prepared pastas and risottos combine regional flavors with familiar favorites. The Beautiful urban dining room features exposed brick, high ceilings and warm woods.
CITY: Chicago
Grand Victoria Buffet
If you believe what they say about variety, visit the Grand Victoria Buffet. You'll have an overwhelming selection of entrees, salads and desserts from which to choose. Bring your appetite!
CITY: Elgin
RealTime Sports Bar, Grill & Games
RTS is a sports bar and restaurant like you've never seen before! We've re-created the experience of attending live sporting events, added comfy surrounds, and awesome food. Special events and drink and food specials, Private space seating up to 60 of your favorite fans!
CITY: Elk Grove Village
Joy Yee's Noodle Shop
Come and enjoy an array of Asian dishes - Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Vietnamese.
CITY: Evanston
The Corner Chef
Corner Chef turns a casual meal into a special occasion. Our gourmet delivery menus offers a variety of boxed meals, warm and cold buffets and an assortment of hors d'oeuvres. We specialize in fresh, delicious food delivered on time.
CITY: Evanston
Glenview House
Extensively rehabbed and converted into an upscale American restaurant, bar and whiskey lounge, the Glenview House. Features beautifully presented, upscale American comfort food with French, Italian and Asian influences. The restaurant specializes in imported and craft beers with over 100 different selections available on draught and in bottles. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many dining areas. Seasonal outdoor seating available
CITY: Glenview
Award winning restaurant. Great sandwiches, homemade soup daily, "best salad bar in Oak Park". Enjoy imaginative Italian dishes. Custom catering and business meetings. Great ambiance and reasonable prices.
CITY: Oak Park
Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant of Orland Park
"One-of-a-kind" serving exquisite Indian cuisine. Lunch and dinner buffets feature sizzling Tandoori chicken, freshly baked naan bread & specialties from our Tandoor (clay oven).
CITY: Orland Park
Uno Chicago Grill
Chicago Style deep dish pizza is just the beginning. Try the steaks, salads, burgers and more!
CITY: Schaumburg
Jet's Pizza
What are you hungry for today? Perhaps a pizza made with the freshest ingredients, a delicious sub sandwiched, deli boats, wings or original Jet's bread. Offering fresh salads such as antipasto, tuna, Greek and garden. Put a sweet ending to your meal with our awesome cinnamon stix!
CITY: Skokie
Siunik Armenian Grill
With passion for healthy, fresh and authentic Armenian cuisine, Siunik serves hummas, kabobs and Armenian tabuli like no other.
CITY: Skokie
Yolo's Mexican Eatery
Family owned and operated Mexican eatery located in Downtown Skokie. Yolo offers a remarkable eating experience and an eclectic menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest. "An absolute gem" rave reviewers on Yelp.
CITY: Skokie
The Office Dining & Spirits
Superb food in a casual, contemporary atmosphere. Outdoor smoke house for great meats and one of Fox Valley's best outdoor dining patios.
CITY: St. Charles
Mr. Samurai Steakhouse
Authentic Japanese steakhouse, fresh sushi bar, hibachi grill and bar, tepan-yaki chef prepares right at your table.
CITY: St. Charles
Kiki's Bistro
Cozy bistro has French Country Inn charm. Breast of Duck, Steak Pommes Frites, and fresh fish daily. L: Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-2pm; D: Mon.-Thurs. 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat. 5pm-11pm.
CITY: Chicago
Merlo on Maple
The only authentic Bolognese cuisine located in the heart of the Gold Coast. Traditional recipies, full bar and superb Italian wines served in an elegant 19th century townhouse. Private rooms available for lunch and dinner functions.
CITY: Chicago
May St. Cafe
Contemporary Latin. Serving Allen Brothers steaks. Outdoor dining, full bar, speciality drinks, parking, catering.
CITY: Chicago
Prairie Fire
Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris' second restaurant downtown serves American fare utilizing local farmers and seasonal ingredients.
CITY: Chicago
Moe's Cantina
Featuring Mexican cuisine with Spanish and South American influences paired with specialty cocktails, sangria and margaritas. Seasonal outdoor dining.
CITY: Chicago
Bijan's Bistro
Bijan's offers bistro classics in comfort far beyond the interesting. Selections are contemporary and smart with a wide variety of possibilities.
CITY: Chicago
Francesca's on Taylor
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
CITY: Chicago
Lulu's Dim Sum and Then Sum
The biggest bowls filled with fresh Asian noodles, stir-fry and dumplings all washed down with cold beer or tasty tropical cocktails topped with little paper umbrellas. Confucius says, 'Eat Well, Have Fun, Be Happy!'
CITY: Evanston
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.
CITY: Evanston
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
Dixie Kitchen "brings the best of Southern delta cooking North". Specialites include gumbo, red beans & rice, and peach cobbler. Don't foret the Dixie beer!
CITY: Evanston
The Olive Mountain Restaurant
The first Middle Eastern Restaurant of its kind and caliber in the area. Our food is prepared fresh daily. Offering specialties such as tabouleh, fattoush, Jerusalem, Lebanese, Mediterranean and chicken salad. We pride ourselves on our tremendous following amongst healthy eaters including many vegetarian dishes.
CITY: Evanston
Pizano's Pizza and Pasta
Featuring full-service bar, Pizano's also has 18 high definition televisions for your sports viewing pleasure. Voted top 10 pizza in the U.S. by USA Today and #1 thin-crust pizza by the Oprah Winfrey Show.
CITY: Glenview
Ted's Montana Grill
Featuring made-from-scratch dishes including certified Angus Beef bison, chicken and seafood. At Ted's Montana Grill, authentic is something you'll experience. It's also something you'll taste. No frozen pouches. No shortcuts. American favorites made 100% fresh, hand-prepared and served with pride.
CITY: Glenview
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
CITY: Skokie
Santorini Restaurant
Greek seafood restaurant with a rustic island atmosphere. An inexpensive to very expensive wine list. Vegetarian and pasta dishes available.
CITY: Chicago
Pegasus Restaurant and Taverna
Authentic, contemporary Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting, featuring renowned lamb specials, chops, fresh seafood, and regional pastas
CITY: Chicago
Lucky Strike, Lincoln Park
With eight lanes of bowling, two bars, an outdoor patio and a swanky lounge, the Lucky Strike is an art deco bowling and billiard mecca sure to please even the most discerning guests.
CITY: Chicago
Originally opened in 1967 in Old Town, one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods, Kamehachi Café has been rolling sushi, pouring sake and developing a following ever since. Now located throughout the city and suburbs Kamehachi still creates dishes that amaze the eyes and dazzle the stomach.
CITY: Chicago
South Water Kitchen
Bustling Loop gathering spot serving creative, affordable interpretations of American favorites, classic cocktails, and additional tavern-style menu for fast, casual meals.
CITY: Chicago
Foodlife at Water Tower Place
Why limit yourself to one restaurant's menu when you can eat what you want worldwide? Items range from under a buck to less than a lot. And there's something for everybody, no matter how persnickety they are. foodlife is a collection of kitchens - more than a dozen—each with its own distinctive menu, all with one thing in common: food cooked from scratch, made fresh today. foodlife is a community of eating areas. Some are park like, some are urban, and some are—let's face it - near the elevators in the mall. foodlife is an assortment of shops for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook take-out foods. It's a wine store. A bakery. An espresso shop. A health bar. You get a charge card when you enter. Wander around; see the variety. Get what you want, where you want, when you want it. Charge it to the Foodlife card. Leave when you feel like it—that's when you pay.
CITY: Chicago
Original Mothers, The
This rowdy watering hole is a staple on the Division Street nightlife scene. Perhaps its most famous role has been as the hangout in the hit '80s flick About Last Night. Enjoy a D.J. every night and karaoke on featured evenings.
CITY: Chicago
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
CITY: Chicago
Francesca's on Chestnut
Delicious northern Italian fare, comfortable surroundings and friendly service. Menu rotates bi-weekly in order to offer fresh, seasonal ingredients.
CITY: Chicago
Took Toom Thai
Great authentic Thai Food! Catering available or host your next private party in this fun atmosphere.
CITY: Elgin
Steak 'n Shake - Evanston
This restaurant serves a full menu including chili, melts, salads, soups and club sandwiches. They are famous for their steak burgers.
CITY: Evanston
Merle's Barbecue
Meats are slow-smoked using the greenest hickory wood to ensure the juiciest, most favorable taste. To complement that, a variety of homemade barbeque sauces and other Southern specialities including salads and seafood dishes are offered.
CITY: Evanston
Bar Bordeaux
Offering an authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston. The wine list features a wide selection of reasonably priced French wines. Serving dinner seven days a week and brunch on Sunday. Winner of the Critic's Choice Award from Time Out Chicago Magazine.
CITY: Evanston
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family-friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin', there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
CITY: Evanston
Yu's Mandarin Restaurant
The orginal authentic Mandarin & Szechwan cuisine restaurant. Enjoy superior Chinese cooking as you watch chefs masterfully prepare traditional dishes and Yu's award-winning homemade noodles behind a magnificient glass back drop. Banquet Room for up to 100 people. We offer on-line ordering and delivery.
CITY: Schaumburg
Riccardo's Restaurant
Riccardo's Ristorante is a wonderful Italian restaurant with an amazing array of delicious meals. Old-fashioned Italian menu items and daily imaginative specials are sure to please everyone. Menu items are rich and fulfilling. Great place for family get-togethers or grabbing a pizza with friends.
CITY: Schaumburg
Bagel Country
Bagel Country is the finest family-style dairy restaurants on the North Shore. Our 25 plus varieties of bagels and diverse menu is sure to offer something for everyone.
CITY: Skokie
Grace O'Malley's Restaurant - Pub
Irish restaurant and pub. Perfect neighborhood spot in the south Loop. Offers a friendly bar and casual dining room. Irish-American cuisine, Sunday brunch. Plenty of beer, wine and speciality drinks. Private dining. Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-2am; Sun. 9:30am-12am.
CITY: Chicago
Lockwood Restaurant & Bar
Lockwood is the oasis of contemporary style in Chicago history. Chef Phillip Foss prepares cuisine with an artisan's care, thought and understanding.
CITY: Chicago
Havana Restaurant - Pan Latin Grill - Mojito bar, Cuban fare and Latin flavor. Specialty Drinks.
CITY: Chicago
Branch 27
An American Bistro & Neighborhood Tavern Where Urban Meets Rustic Fare. Expect an exceptional meal paired with draft beers and and extensive wine list.
CITY: Chicago
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine, where tradition is served daily. Vegan friendly, fresh ingredients, and gluten-free dishes available. Homemade honey wine and house-roasted Ethiopian coffee.
CITY: Chicago
A rustic tavern specializing in wild game, signature whole animal service, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Michelin Guide recommended.
CITY: Chicago
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great "old" pie company. The pies are created by hand; kneading the dough, pinching the crust and using only the freshest ingredients. It's one of the greatest pieces of diner pie you've never eaten.
CITY: Chicago
Phoenix Inn
One of Evanston's favorite "cheap eats", Phoenix Inn is located in the heart of downtown and offers a generous menu of traditional Chinese dishes. Delivery within a 5-mile radius. Call 45. min. ahead of last delivery times, which are listed on the website. Online ordering now available.
CITY: Evanston
Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant
Come and enjoy excellent Mexican dishes at this fine establishment.
CITY: Evanston
Wine & Cheese by TCC
A fine wine & artisan cheese shop, wine bar and gourmet cafe offering wine tastings twice a week. Open Monday 10:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am-9:00pm, Thursday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm and Sunday Noon - 5:00pm. See our website for more details.
CITY: Plainfield


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Kathleen Morrow, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, CBPM, The Miriam Hospital. Her research focuses on behavioral HIV/STI prevention interventions, and the development of biomedical products and devices for HIV/STI prevention, including characterizing user sensory perceptions and experiences of product use (perceptibility), acceptability of and adherence to vaginal and rectal microbicides. Her work incorporates quantitative, qualitative and mixed methodologies.
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Dr. Morrow received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University. She completed an NIAAA Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the Centers for Alcohol & Addiction Studies at Brown University and is currently Associate Professor (Research) in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Staff Psychologist at The Miriam Hospital. Her primary research interests focus on the behavioral prevention of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections through the development of biomedical and behavioral prevention interventions, and the exploration of biophysical, behavioral, and social (contextual) factors impacting prevention behaviors. Her current research explores the user sensory perceptions and experiences (USPEs) of topical microbicides and other drug delivery devices, and their role in product acceptability and adhereance.
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2002 Convocation Address
by Brian A. Rosborough '58, P'03,'06
Convocation Address, September 15th, 2002
As the farmer said at his first town meeting, "Before I speak, permit me to say a few words?"
"Mr. Boyden, I know you're here someplace! You wouldn't miss it. This was not my idea – your successor, Mr. Widmer, is very persuasive. You remember; you trained him. Look at the hills, Mr. Boyden! The foliage is beginning to turn, just as you promised. And smell that air! The farms are still with us. While some things are different, nothing has changed. That's why we are here – to remember your ways and reflect on our times. I promise to keep this on a high level, to be mobile, and to finish up strong. It's only 30 minutes. If things go wrong, I'll see you in your office at nine in the morning!"
Thank you. Let's hope he's taking one of his naps.
In the 18th Century, a young republic founded private academies before the nation had public schools. Deerfield Academy was chartered in 1797 to accommodate youth "who might wish to tread the paths of truth and virtue," assuming they could be found. It was a place to prepare young people for citizenship, to exercise their minds so they could serve church or state when their time came, and no doubt to keep them out of trouble in the good old days of corporal punishment. With notable exceptions, such as Headmaster Edward Hitchcock, the Academy remained a spartan village school — unremarkable, under funded, and to many, uninteresting, but important for the farm children who toiled in the brick museum down the road.
Matters turned for the worse a hundred years later near the end of the 19th century when state monies were channeled to public schools in nearby cities, siphoning off faculty and students from Deerfield, forcing the town to consider its closing. In 1899 no one showed up for the centennial of the Academy. The call went out for a new Head of School. The locals joked, "it best be an undertaker." In August, 1902, one hundred years ago, a young Amherst graduate, a mere wisp of a man, Frank Learoyd Boyden, accepted the position for $800 a year, as a temporary job to earn a year's wage so he could go to law school. They had no other candidate. He liked no other offer. It was a convenient arrangement, with low expectations on either side, or so they both thought.
The rest we inherit as legend, chronicled by fine writers like John McPhee, Brian Cooke, and journalists of that time. I am indebted to them for their insights and humor in preparing this reflection, and especially for the anecdotes contributed by faculty, alumni, and friends who knew Mr. Boyden.
Girls, please forgive the weighted references to boys, no gender bias is intended. People forget that Deerfield educated girls for 162 of its 205 years, including the first 46 of Mr. Boyden's 66 years. You might say boys-only was a 40-year experiment, with marginal success, and then abandoned.
When I was sitting out there with you, Mr. Boyden was 77 years old – not exactly a whippersnapper. Tomorrow is his 123rd birthday. He'd been running the school for 55 years when I arrived from Jacksonville, Florida by train in my Palm Beach suit. My dad said, "Boy! You'll be messing with Yankees your whole life, time you get up there and see how they think."
On first sighting, I sized up the Headmaster to be venerable and rather staid, in tones of charcoal gray, but oh so quick. He was nimble of mind and wit, bemused by teenagers, impish, intuitive, restless, thoughtful, stubborn, kind, discerning, shrewd, inventive, and quite energetic. He was the sort of person you would get off the sidewalk for. With a loss of hearing, his trim, gold wire-rimmed glasses had been replaced by thick, black, Onassis-plastic horn-rims, with a tiny wheel on the right frame that allowed him to tune in and out. His age did not matter, but his hearing did. He was a good listener. It was clear to us, that he was determined to do right, with his life, with his school, for his students.
"I think we can build the best school in the country, and if we do, it will be your success, he would say to students. "If we can only do this, we will do it right." What was right for his time? What is right for your time? Everything is different, but nothing really changes.
Mr. Boyden's time spanned 66 years as Headmaster, from horse and buggy to the moon landing. He was present at the dawn of electric power, the telephone, the automobile, air travel, income tax, radio, television, penicillin, several wars and a depression. I asked him once, after he retired at 90, "Mr. Boyden, do students change over the years, with wars, Depression and the like?" He smiled. "No. They were all puppies."
His time was an industrial revolution. Your time is an information revolution. You both started your adult journey at the beginning of a new century, with the same puzzlement over how to manage conditions beyond your control, e.g. the economy, greed, poverty, oppression, and threats to our security. He used his time to build a school that we hope will last for a thousand years. What will you build?
If you haven't guessed by now, this song is about you.
What you build is less important than how you chose to build it. In our crowded, competitive, high velocity world–a healthy family, constructive work, and close neighbors are a cathedral of accomplishment. But it is not the buildings and grounds of Deerfield we celebrate today, rather the values and ethical compass of a man whose sense of mission enlightened the way for three generations of students who knew him. Why is he so fondly remembered, you must wonder?
He was soft-spoken, but could quiet a room of rancorous teenagers with a single clap of his hands, or divert a major highway with a phone call. He was diminutive, 5 feet and change, 120 pounds, always dressed in a tattered charcoal gray suit, but he earned the respect of seven U.S. presidents. Heads of State entrusted their children to his care. Behind his back we called him "Quid," an affectionate moniker akin to a wad of chewing tobacco, but we would never knowingly disappoint him out of concern that it would lower us in his eyes.
Given his impressive size, I can't imagine what endearments you have reserved for your headmaster.
Frank Boyden had confidence — in himself, in the future, and most importantly, in young people. He had what you look for in hiring a fighter pilot – no apparent fear of failure. On September 15th, 1902, he faced his first class of fourteen students, 'including 7 boys, 4 of whom were feared'. He had neither taught nor coached nor managed anyone before. He simply followed his instincts, with customary enthusiasm. He broke his nose twice coaching and playing ball those first seasons. He recruited farm boys from nearby fields promising the afternoon off for sports, if only they would study in the morning. In football, playing quarterback, he once was picked up and carried down field into his own end zone by the opposing line. Perhaps he was the father of the forward motion rule! The next season he had straps sewn to the backs of the britches of his linemen so he could hang on. Confidence was the mother of his invention.
Mr. Boyden, like each of us, was a product of his times, e.g., conservative parents, attended church 3 times on Sunday, farm work through high school. He taught himself sufficient Greek and Latin in nine months at age 16 for admission to Amherst. In college he was unremarkable, but for his diminutive size and his grit. They called him Plugger Bill. He never made a varsity team, nor ever missed a practice. His maternal grandfather, Otis Cary, many say, was his role model. Cary was an energetic entrepreneur who ran a factory in Foxborough, a dart-about, who was known for short naps and abundant energy. "If you can't find Mr. Cary, stand in one place, he'll be around in five minutes." Years later Mr. Boyden did him one better. He put his desk in the hall of the School Building so every student passed by five times each morning. That was management by sitting down. For Boyden, it was research into animal behavior. He could tell by the droop of your shoulders or the shuffle of your step if you were off your game. He knew whom you hung out with, or whether you were alone. He watched for leaders, he watched who followed, he listened for laughter, for confidence, for camaraderie, all signs the school was in high morale. Back then Deerfield was a singing school. The sons of Deerfield rallied, marched, and cheered on cue. We had an undefeated glee club and trumpet fanfares at ball games. The tall good-looking boys always went first, to make us appear stronger. Appearances mattered when you were poor. He picked up the crumbs under the admissions tables of Andover, Exeter, and Choate. If you could not pay, it did not matter. But listless singing would bring him to his feet with the famous spread eagle and putrid scowl. Sloppy dress, late meetings, litter on campus, unfilled time, were signs that his instruments were out of tune. He was the conductor; we were his chorus. He had a good ear.
Before it was called community service, Deerfield students bagged potatoes to help the farmers. He knew what it meant to be a good neighbor, bagging 30 acres of potatoes. He taught students how to greet a person, walking straight at them, hand extended, as if you liked them.
His credo became the school's raison d'etre. His values were school values, and values worked better than rules. He was patriotic, believed in public service, celebrated family life, respected farmers, revered community, loved politics, hard work, wholesome living, and horses. This was the right kind of living, and being upright was central to his philosophy of life.
Shortly after taking on the Academy, Mr. Boyden began to reveal his strategy to anyone who would listen, "Conditions in the country are changing," he would say. "Trolleys, automobiles and such things have tended to break down the influence of the home. Times are changing in the country and somebody has got to right things up… The high school seems to be the place to begin. Some people say teenagers have gone to the dogs, I don't believe it!" said Mr. Boyden.
Today's permissive, provocative, consumptive culture would not impress him much. He would wonder, "Who let the dogs out?"
There you have it. Deerfield's bedrock. The Academy was founded on the belief that it should stand for the right things. To Frank Boyden, that was you. His calling was to build the character of youth. If done well, the future would take care of itself. He found mission in the philosophy of those he admired. His president at Amherst College, Frank Harris, believed that "College was not to make scholars but to make cultivated men, physically sound, intellectually awake, socially refined…all in proportion, not athletes simply, not scholars simply, not dilettantes, but all-rounders."
Gifford Pinchot, founder of the Forest Service said, "The first condition of success was not brains, but character…People of modest intelligence come to the front because of courage, integrity, self respect, steadiness, perseverance, and confidence in themselves, their cause, and their work." Mr. Boyden concurred.
Robert E. Lee once said, "A boy is more important than any rule." At Deerfield, we lived by that.
His beloved student, teacher, and friend, Tom Ashley, reaffirmed for him that a life without purpose was aimless, and that sacrifice for one's principles was noble. Ashley is buried in a French field where he fell during the Great War, cut down by a machine gun. Mr. Boyden used monies donated for his monument to build a dormitory and with it, Tom Ashley's dream.
But by far, his greatest indebtedness for sage advice would have been to Helen Childs, his mentor, wife, and affectionate companion, whom he recruited and hired during his third year, then wooed and married, breaking every rule in the book. "If you ever have a disagreement with the students," she warned, "you'll find me on the other side." Together they raised three devoted children, each proudly independent, all educators, inspired to leave their mark on the next generation and so they did — John, Ted, and Betty Boyden.
From their mother's legacy, we learned the Head had a soft underside. "There's not a nick of paper he wouldn't pick up on this campus, but not one of his knickers at home," Mrs. Boyden reported. "At times, the truth is simply not in that man." "Why he's the least scientific person in the world. He has some of the craziest ideas!" "If you play cards with the Headmaster", she told one class, "watch him! That man cheats!" "Where is he now?" she would ask the switchboard. Once in Washington, D.C., he disappeared down the hall moments before they were to meet with an important member of Congress, also a generous alumnus. When Mr. Boyden reappeared miraculously just as they were called to convene with the Congressman, she asked under her breath, "Where have you been?" "Visiting with Mr. Eisenhower," he replied. "I bet you were. What did you talk about?" "Boys" he replied. Sure enough, a year later, Mr. Boyden got a call from the President, asking to borrow a horse carriage, which he used to ride into a GOP fundraiser in the ballroom of a New York Hotel. Boys will be boys.
Never to be outdone, she held her own and the respect of her students. The Head was a teetotaler; neither smoked nor drank, not even hard cider. But he did have a weakness for sweets, animal crackers, and root beer. On one occasion at her afternoon tea, he took a huge wedge of chocolate cake with a wicked butter rum icing. The ladies present had been sworn to secrecy by Mrs.Boyden, who took obvious pleasure when he wondered aloud what was in it, then cut himself a second piece.
"You don't have a mean streak in you" she would say, then pause, "You have plenty of other failings." "Yes, you would have to add that," he would reply. Like the school, the marriage was built to endure.
For each story about his moxie and shrewdness, you will find three remarking on his kindness. He never gave a student bad news at night. "Let him have a good night's rest. He'll have some tough nights ahead. I'll tell him in the morning."
When a boy went missing after his grandfather died, Mr. Boyden joined the search in his horse and carriage. He found him in tears on the lower level. He stopped and talked, shared memories of his grandfather, took him to church, fixed him lunch, arranged a car and driver, then rode home with him to tell the boy's grandmother how very sorry he was. One day invested; one boy saved. That was Frank Boyden. 'The student that needed him most was the most important student that day'.
Homesickness was his specialty. B. Johnson missed his ranch in Texas. Didn't care much for Yankees. He wanted to go home. Mr. Boyden noticed his slump and asked if B. knew anything about horses. "I'm having a problem with my mare," Boyden said. B. spent the day in the barn. Boyden checked in to say that he had to go to New York the next day, would B. mind taking care of the horses while he was away? Four years later, B. Johnson graduated high in his class, and returned the favor as trustee and generous donor.
It didn't matter who you were or where you were from. He treated everybody the same. As a first term faculty, Bob Binswanger was assigned to watch the right balcony during compulsory brick church on Sunday. "But Mr. Boyden, I'm Jewish!" said Binswanger. "Oh, you don't need to participate, just take up the collection!" he replied. Mr. Boyden relished fundraising. If it helped, he would invoke scripture, "The Lord loveth a cheerful giver" . On one occasion, Mr. Boyden was stopped on Main Street by two women who asked if they might look inside one of the old houses. He obliged and gave them a tour with a bit of history. On the way out, one lady gave him a quarter. Realizing her mistake, she apologized. "I didn't recognize you, Mr. Boyden." "That's all right. No one ever does."
He taught us humility and not to take ourselves too seriously. It is surprising how much you can accomplish in life, if you don't need the credit.
Mr. Boyden used his size and self-deprecating humor to great effect. He would delight in stories about himself, crafted to keep order at Evening Meeting or to pass on values to his students. A favorite was playing catch with a boy who decided to show up the Headmaster, returning each throw with a faster, blistering hardball. It escalated to a standoff, before a crowd of students, until the boy dropped out. Boyden would pause and then came the throwaway line, "But then, I was wearing a glove."
Everyone has a favorite Boyden encounter. My moment came the last week of my senior year. Late one evening Bob Merriam, the Assistant Headmaster, asked me to bring a book and a toothbrush, he had an assignment. They were always asking seniors to intercept misdeeds, to avoid handing out punishment. Half way across campus. I said, "What's up?" He replied, "Mrs. Boyden is away. I'd like you to spend the night with the Headmaster." "I don't want to go!" I replied. He assured me it was ok, I'd sit up in his guest bed, reading, until the Head stopped by around 11 pm after his rounds to say goodnight, then I'd sleep, and slip out in the morning. Just as he promised, Mr. Boyden stuck his head in my room, thanked me for staying over, and said if I got hungry, there were some cookies and milk in the kitchen. I was a slow reader, and by midnight was hungry, so I tiptoed down the backstairs toward a light in the kitchen, rounded the corner and there was Mr. Boyden! In his underwear! Some legs! Some shorts! No one had every seen Mr. Boyden out of his gray suit, not even Mrs. Boyden! I knew I would have to be blinded! My first thought was to dart into the broom closet, but before I could, he said, with great compassion for my predicament, "There you are! Milk is in the icebox. Cookies are in the jar." And there we sat trapped by our misfortune, both trusting that the encounter would be soon forgotten.
Nothing seemed to faze him, except rudeness and unsportsman-like conduct. Indeed, he liked to win, but with grace. He seemed more pleased to have you pick up an opponent, than to have first knocked him down. "Introduce yourself after the match. Walk them to their bus. Invite them back to Deerfield." None of today's "Good game, good game, good game, good game?" Two years ago, I was at Exeter for the Deerfield lacrosse games, and was shocked to see one of our players deliver a severe whack to the back of an opponent, in frustration or retaliation. The refs and coaches were across the field and missed it; only the two players, a few fans and I saw the foul. "Cut that out! You can't do that!," shouted an older fellow near by. "No! No! That's wrong!" he pleaded. The players ignored him. At the end of the match, I felt ashamed that I had not spoken up, so I went over to the Exeter parent to apologize. He smiled "Oh, I'm not from Exeter, I went to Deerfield. We never did that in Boyden's time".
Fair play to Boyden meant you only challenged a ref's calls, when they were wrong in your favor. If you showed anger, you were benched. If you complained to the refs, you were out of the game. He was almost benched himself when he corrected a plate umpire saying the Deerfield catcher had not made the tag out that would have given his opponent a tying run. He was overruled. One of his hockey captains, Rutger Smith, refused to accept a goal made when the opponent's goalie was down, injured on the ice, away from the net. Taking advantage of a slow whistle was not right. Deerfield went on to win 4-3 in overtime. Winning the right way was a mark of character, and still is today. Character was not something like charm, that was switched on and off to suit the occasion, you either had it or not. "Better to lose with dignity than win and gloat over it", he would say, but losing was hardly an option. "This is a strong school we are playing today, they have a much better record", he would say, "but we can take them. Let's have a victory, by 40 points if possible."
His management style was conversational, in discipline and in praise. Often he would blend the two. We should all do so, as well. One student found Mr. Boyden and Red Sullivan, his beloved hit man, waiting in his room at the wee hours after a night of revelry. "I hope you've had a good time of it", he began, "but Mrs. Boyden has been up much of the night, worried sick over your disappearance. You know how fond of you she is. Do me a favor, meet her in her garden when she begins her day at 6 am tomorrow morning, and tell her where you've been." Or more indelibly, with another miscreant, "We both know what you've done was not a quality act, and should not be repeated." He never threatened, just let you know how he felt about your behavior. He was even effective when he was foggy on the facts. The academy switchboard used to be in his house, as he delighted in answering calls after hours. After one evening meeting, he told the operator a few boys might drop by, something had gone wrong; please call him when they arrived. There was a stream of them, in two's and three's, building to about 30 when he arrived in the living room. As overheard by the operator, Mr. Boyden spoke to them in personal terms, about how very sorry he was to hear about the trouble, how disappointed he was to learn they were involved, and how it reflected poorly on the school and the other students, so on and so forth, for about 10 or 15 minutes. He said he looked forward to a better effort, beginning tomorrow, and they filed out, chastened. When they'd gone, Mr. Boyden passed by the switchboard, paused to read the newspaper, and said, "I wonder what they've done."
Much has been made of his love for horses. Head of School is a lonely job. They were his companions. He had an eye for picking spirited horses. He would even sneak off to western movies in Greenfield to see them run, then doze off during the love scenes. Most afternoons he would encircle the playing fields, horse and buggy at full canter, like St. Nick dressed in black. You could hear him call, Go Blackie! Go Ready! On Lippit! On Madagascar! as if to remind us that it took courage and daring for a man of his size to be reining in the 500 colts who attended Deerfield.
If he had an eye for horses, he had a genius for picking men. Deerfield owes its legacy to a remarkable faculty who were beguiled by Frank Boyden. Drawn to his mission, it appeared some took vows of celibacy and poverty to serve us, each paid a pittance to start, then a modest raise after 35 years. Such talents, recruited for their humor, personality, optimism, and receptivity to the ideas and problems of youth. Many had offers to go elsewhere, but they stayed for decades, loyal to his vision, loyal to the school, and loyalty was the only currency you needed to be happy at Deerfield.
At the day's end, the All School Meeting was perfected to an art form. Hundreds of gangly, cross-legged teens were packed like sardines for 20 minutes of news, information, and homily. The largest rug on campus set the limits for his admissions policy and on it goes. Look around and you'll recognize the anthropology of Deerfield that sets you apart from other clans, as if marked in some way by a Boyden tradition.
High standards. Fresh flowers. Free meals for visitors. Snappy uniforms. Away games. Few signs on campus so visitors ask students questions. A triple threat, live-in, round-the-clock, caring, coaching faculty. Home cooking. Sit down meals. All School Meetings. A respectful dress code. Sports for all. Single rooms. Lots of ice cream.
Today you have less singing and more rules, perhaps to compensate for more freedom. We were checked in 17 times a day. No kidding! Five classes, three meals, two study halls, before and after sports, Evening Meeting, and bed, and once when we weren't looking. It was like the U.S. arms policy. "Trust, but verify." Faculty meetings and student government were oxymorons. School officers were appointed the last week of senior year. The Prom occurred after graduation. We rarely left campus, unless we tunneled out. Radios and television were time wasters, not allowed. One dance a term was believed to keep the libido in check, each choreographed to match frightened boys with frightened girls by height and geography. Dances were assigned, doors locked, the music was to die for. Squads of faculty on bush duty lined the walls and walks so you couldn't make a break for it. When the girls' buses arrived and departed, you could overhear the Head say, "Oh my!"
Those were Mr.Boyden's times. Happily, we have returned to the enlightenment of co-education, now a residential offering that seems closer to Heaven. But your times are different in other ways. A splendid diversity of students enriches your experience. The only language Mr. Boyden ever spoke was Yankee. Your curricula is dynamic, faculty more independent, students smarter, facilities more robust, and the school is as financially solid as the granite it sits on. Deerfield is no longer a striver, but a leader in private education and first in civility. In your language, the place is hot.
Nor is America an innocent upstart nation, that city on a hill in virtuous isolation, the most admired of the 20th century. In one transforming moment, we peered into the abyss of September 11th, and realized that America is no longer a safe and separate place. We are burdened by awesome power and wealth in a crowded, untidy world teeming with potential, teetering on mishap, and in need of ethical leadership. Our 'just do it' culture, a reflection of our national values, has become troubling, threatening, if not deeply offensive, to a growing number of cultures, faiths, and societies less fortunate than our own. In Mr. Boyden's time, the world was just as complicated. What is new is America's 'paradox of power', i.e. how to manage our wealth and might with grace and imagination. In a more consensual world, we will need to share decision-making, resources, and the environment more equitably. From sharing to work, we need leaders with compassion and humanity, with an instinct for honesty and fair play, and the ethical strength to back their convictions. That's where you and Mr. Boyden may have a 'rendezvous with destiny.' Just as he prophesized, the Academy would prepare legions of young people for service to others. He would hammer away at youth on this village anvil, until he shaped goodness and character, camaraderie and common sense, befitting the requirements of his times. And so they did serve; statesmen, 15 college presidents, 50 Heads of School, hundreds of teachers, countless chairmen, CEOs, artists, engineers, composers, scientists, and writers all met the challenges of their day.
And with equal rights and equal pride, so will you.
By some magic during your Deerfield days, you become reflective and responsible, critical and creative, aware of your potential and the endless possibilities that stretch out before you. As 'books fall open and you fall in,' you discover capacities you've never known, not only to think, but to think about thinking, to muse and wonder about the future, and to ask what it all might mean. It is here you will find the enduring values and friendships that compose the points on your ethical compass enabling you to navigate the foggy times ahead. All too soon it will be your turn to fashion and shape events that will impact your generation, and those beyond, your mark left in the depths of time.
When it was his time to retire, Mr. Boyden called a meeting of the school as he had done so often before. After the day's announcements, he told the boys it had been a privilege to build a school with them. It was their success. He introduced his successor before the boys read about it in the morning papers. Then suddenly, 'he saluted his school with a wave of a paper, tightly rolled to conceal what he might of said.' The boys were stunned. Who would speak next? Without a cue, they stood, like the flash of sunset's light from a hundred ancient windows, a last reflection of everything he stood for, and they sang mightily, "The Sons of Deerfield Rally." Alone on the stage, Frank Boyden stood respectfully; content that Deerfield's days of glory would never end.
With gratitude for unattributed quotes borrowed from the works of John McPhee and Brian Cooke and for the inspiration of my teachers, Eric Goldman, Joe Nye, and David McCord. In appreciation for the memories and mirth shared by Mr. Boyden's friends Bob and Mary Merriam, Eric Widmer, Meera Viswanathan, Bryce Lambert, Peter Hindle, Bob Binswanger, Ruth and Larry Bohrer, Martha and Roland Young, Vicki and Bob Hammand, Chuck Schmidt, Cynthia Travers, Flip Cannon, Larry Boyle, David Hirth, Jay and Mimi Morsman, Tina Cohen, Art Ruggles, Dick Wheeler, Priscilla Butterworth, Edie Corse, Hank Flynt, Dick Boyden, Frank Yazwinski, and Frank and Alex Ciesluk. With special admiration for his daughter Betty Boyden, and enduring gratitude to my parents for sending me to Deerfield.


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On The Day Of Kozel, Velké Popovice Master Brewers Will Introduce The New Limited Edition of Honey Kozel Beer (Translation)
1 June 2012
/Praha, May 31, 2012/ This year, the traditional beer celebration of Velké Popovice brewery will surprise its guests with a unique batch of beer. To mark the 20th anniversary of The Day of Kozel, on Saturday, June 16, Popovice master brewers have prepared a limited edition of Honey Kozel beer.
The beer novelty, not available for regular distribution, awaits the visitors of The Day of Kozel every year. Same as always, this year too, the limited edition brewed especially to celebrate The Day of Kozel will be one of the major attractions of the beer festivities. Velkopopovický Kozel will combine its traditional taste with the smooth and refreshing flavor of honey. "It took us some time to pick the right reward for the visitors of The Day of Kozel this year. Finally, we have decided on and brewed Honey Kozel. It is a lager with a well-balanced taste and a smooth aroma of honey extract. It is the reward to our visitors not only for paying us the visit in Popovice, but especially for their good work for the past year. I am certain that all who will taste this beer will praise our work by saying: 'Those who know, they really do'," Jiří Bernat, Velké Popovice Kozel Master Brewer said, introducing this year's special.
Because of its refreshing nature and light taste, the Velkopopovický Honey Kozel is an ideal beverage for warm summer days. Every year, in the middle of June, Velké Popovice town regularly comes to life thanks to the popular beer celebration called The Day of Kozel. This year, it is for the 20th time in a row already. On Saturday, June 16, the Velké Popovice brewery and all around it will transform into one fun and entertaining event. Next to the honey edition and four other varieties of Velkopopovický Kozel, the visitors will have a chance to enjoy blacksmith and barbeque shows. The bands Hamlets, Walda Gang, and Žlutý Pes (Yellow Dog) will play.
And now, good news for all those who will not be able to make it to Popovice this year: You will have a chance to have a taste of Honey Kozel outside of brewery's gates as well. The limited edition beer will be on tap in Kozlovna Pubs and in about 300 carefully selected restaurants and pubs with Kozel logos for about one month or until the supplies last.
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- In Velké Popovice brewery, the first batch of beer was brewed on December 15, 1874, and just one year later, 18,000 hl of beer were brewed there and sold. Only a few years later, the brewery became the third biggest brewery in the country. They were famous especially for their dark, heavy beer.
- Velkopopovický Kozel brand is irreplaceable on today's beer market. It is a brand with the most dynamic rise on Czech as well as foreign markets. Velkopopovický Kozel Dark is the leader among dark beer brands on Czech beer market, and the best-selling Czech beer abroad.
- Velké Popovice brewery has been a part of Plzeňský Prazdroj Company since 1999.
- With its total sale of 9.9 million hectolitres during the calendar year of 2011 (including licenced productions abroad) and with its export to more than 50 countries worldwide, Plzeňský Prazdroj Inc. is the preeminent beer producer in the region and the biggest exporter of Czech beer.
- Plzeňský Prazdroj Inc. is a member of SABMiller plc. group. Pilsner Urquell is the international flagship brand of the SABMiller brand portfolio.
- SABMiller is one of the world's biggest beer brewing companies with beer production and distribution activities in more than 60 countries across six continents. SABMiller's brand portfolio includes such important brands as Pilsner Urquell, Miller Genuine Draft, Grolsch, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and many other successful regional brands.
- You can find more info about the most recent activities and projects supported by Velkopopovický Kozel brand at www.kozel.cz.
This SABMiller subsidiary news release has been translated from its local market language to English language for publication on www.sabmiller.com. We have attempted to provide an accurate translation of the original material but due to the difficulties of translation slight differences may exist.
Note, the news release was first published in its local market on [31/05/2012].


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What is the machine that removes shrubs by digging in and grabbing, shaking, and pulling out the old shrub? I saw this on an old Desperate Landscapes show. I need to rent one of those, NOW.
If you're looking for an answer from the show producers, they don't monitor this forum and won't be seeing your request.
stump chippers are a (sorta) self-powered tool with a big ragged cutterhead... steer them into a stump field and get to grinding. they will also do a number on any utility lines that run next to a stump, so if you rent one, call your "one-call" locator service two to three days ahead of time to get the yard marked.
they may not catch any items homeowner-installed like feeds to the grill, lighting, or water/sewer to patio kitchens. look at your home, look at the stuff in the yard, and be careful if there is a visible service leaving the wall.
this is a non-trivial rental, and you will need a 2-inch hitch vehicle to tow the trailer.This message has been edited. Last edited by: swschrad,
sig: if this is a new economy, how come they still want my old-fashioned money?
I've seen anything that also going to shake it but one of these with the right attacment will sure pull them out by the roots.
I just use my trailer hitch and a chain most of the time.
Make sure to call Miss Utility before doing an digging!
They're called shrub pullers, I think, and the size and type depends on what you want pulled.
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About SpeedMaxPc
SpeedMaxPc is a downloadable software system that claims to give users "High Tech PC Optimization" by scanning their computer, identifying the "bugs," cleaning their system, and then protecting them from future problems.
SpeedMaxPc is free to download and, once downloaded, will conduct a free scan of your computer, both hard drive and registry, to see where there are areas that could be addressed to have your computer run more efficiently.
In addition, SpeedMaxPc will scan your computer for spyware and malware and show you the specific issues that can be treated with their software.
However, these problems and areas of inefficiency will not be fixed by SpeedMaxPc unless you decide to purchase the software at a price of $29.99. Once you have purchased the software, SpeedMaxPc will begin fixing the issues so your computer can more efficiently.
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Thanks guys this advert just popet up on my other computer? So I have used my other computer to check this (SpeedMax ) out? Thanks again team! Thank you and I will NOT be installing! Thankful Kiwi
yours Ian Hunter South Island, New Zealand
Has major flaws
I signed up to SpeedMax and found it marginally better than Win Zip Utilities. Two major flaws:
1. After running it, I could not get into Control Panel
2 At StartUp, a message kept coming up about ". .../apps/roaming/receme.dll
The module cannot be found"
I ran MSCONFIG and found the StartUp Menu full of files I'd never heard of. I unticked the lot and now my system's running well.
The software is of questionable value, it does little more than any free similar product, in fact I believe it does less. But, of far greater concern is their business ethics. To put it bluntly, I have found them to be less than honest. I purchased SpeedMaxPc for a trial and payed my money; however it failed to meet my expectations, I found it to be cumbersome, it interfered with my work and it required a complete re-boot every single time. So I removed it and thought no more about it. That is, until I reviewed my accounts and found that they had changed my one-of-fee to an annual fee and informed me later that if I didn't want that then I had 30 days to stop it. Excuse me, I had not authorised an annual deduction in the first place, so be weary be very weary of dealing with this company. Bottom-line for me is, that I believe SpeedMaxPc to be a product to avoid unless you want an inferior product and are willing to pay for the privilege - annually.
yes, exactly my experience with two unauthorised deduction of funds by direct bank transfer a year later - J
me too this company are a rip off
SpeedMaxPc not fit for the purpose/Grossly misleading advertising
I was tempted to instal this product when my laptop kept coming up with errors.
Firstly by installing SpeedMaxPc's product the advertising material said my computer would be repaired for free,
However once their software was installed I was told that I had to pay £19 to activate it but that this was with a concession of £6 which only applied for that one day.
When it came to payment I was asked for £30.92 by SafeCart which included £5.15 in VAT. As SpeedMaxPc is based in the USA I fail to see how they can charge VAT when the USA is not part of the European Union.
SpeedMaxPc's software doesn't do what it claims to do and I have painstakingly removed every trace of it on my laptop which is now in a worse state than it was before.
I would advise fellow computer users to steer clear of this program and if they have installed to remove it and request a refund via SpeedMaxPc /Safecart . If you don't get any joy that way complain to the Better Business Bureau.
Despite numerous other complaints that I have read about SpeedMaxPc Google still carries their Website and Adverts and Microsoft apparently recommend it.
Avoid at all cost ...scam
Thank you , Thank you very much for this pain saver advice. Thank you again.
Thanks a lot for saving me from con- artists who belong in JAIL. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Microsoft DOES NOT recommend this product!!! Read this: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/is-speedmaxpc-safe-to-use/e82d3696-512c-4a40-9525-1b2ba41f9312
If you saw an ad on an official MS site for this program, it's because Speedmax bought ad space and unfortunately, all it takes is signing up for it. MS doesn't carefully screen their advertisers. And just because something appears on Google isn't a blanket advertisement for a product. It just means it's there for search purposes.
I DOWNLOADE SpeedMaxPC MONTHS AGO, AND IN EVERY SCAN, IT KEPT FINDING ERRORS IN THE SAME PLACE, EVEN AFTER IT SAID IT WAS FIXED. NOW I FOUND OUT THAT SpeedMaxPC IS INFECTING MY LAPTOP.WITH 331 ERRORS(according to the "Spy Hunter program I'm using). PLEASE! DO "NOT" USE THIS PROGRAM!
one of the worst moves iv'e made in a real long time. speedmaxpc is a terrible download for $300.00, that makes your computer much worst than it was in the beginning. I immediately had log in problems along with frozen computer. the tecs had my computer remotely, working over 2 hours on it. what a mess they did trying to fix it. in the end they referred me to someone else and I got it fixed finally. I have my visa complaint letter coming so i can retrieve my money. but, no one can pay you for the hassel. STAY AWAY FROM THIS SCAM SPEELMAXPC..a word to the wise.
why does it get space on my computer, unsolicited and apparently with google's approval?
I have a custom built I7 with an SSD primary, it loads windows in a couple of seconds, people may be thinking the "your computer is slow" message is based on some kind of of tech indicator? no they are just pure scammers.
Minding my own business downloading Firefox, window with MICROSOFT logo pops up, saying I can speed up my laptop with 3 steps only...THREE EASY FRIGGIN' STEPS! No mention of $29/= payment that they'll ask as soon and AFTER they have ACCESSED UR PC, and God knows what kind of virus they've installed while doing this.
They scanned my pc, and then says FIX IT ALL (as instructed when pop up came on with fake invite), and so, I clicked fix it all, believing it's MICROSOFT trying to run its software better...and then, BOOM! it asked for my credit card number.
Such friggin con-artists belong in jail. Why can't they say it cost money/purchase BEFORE they enter my most private techno in my life???
We gotta do something about these freaks.
What a con, have never had so many problems. Have contacted Speedmax about problems and get a whole lot of cybernerd gobbledegook. Since installing speedmax we have had many messages, on our screen, about problems with the bluetooth tray, our firewall (!!!!) and our security system has lost the indicator on our screen, which assured us that it was working or in need of renewing.Many times, I emailed them, explaining my difficulties. After their gobbledegook replies,finally, an email came back explaining how to uninstall their program from our pc, but so far no mention of any refund. I also thought that this was a Windows system cleanup, as the prompt had a Windows heading. I believe that this company runs a scam to catch naive people, like me, who trusted the Windows heading. In future, I will not trust any pop up messages, whether they purport to be Windows, as Speedmax did, or not! Please wish me luck with getting rid of it and getting our pc back to normal, if possible. Maybe I may even get a refund? mmmmm!
A popup with a Microsoft logo in it does not mean it is something recommended by Microsoft. It just means someone took their logo and slapped it on their ad. Read this for a real opinion from a Microsoft MVP. http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/is-speedmaxpc-safe-to-use/e82d3696-512c-4a40-9525-1b2ba41f9312
I really don't like this kind of sell. I have no idea if it is any good - you never have a way to contact you to find out anything especially how much it costs. I have not heard of anyone successfully using your program.
Why can't you have it in stores so we can judge? I think it must be a scam so I do not want to use it. I have been tricked before and paid out good money with no benefits at all.


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2. 140 rushing yards – 140 passing yards in the first half for Alabama.
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4. Drew Sharp: "Another painful reminder that the Southeastern Conference simply executes football at a much higher proficiency than anybody else."
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Call for Nominations for FGSA Executive Board - Deadline Extended!
Do you want to get involved in the graduate student community? Have you wanted to participate in the physics community beyond your graduate work but weren't sure how? We have a number of ways you can get involved.
The APS Forum on Graduate Student Affairs (FGSA) is soliciting nominations for executive board positions, described at the end of this message. Nominations should include a brief biography and a candidate statement in the email, and they should be received by :00 pm EST on Monday, October 22, 2012! Each statement can be no longer than 2200 characters long.
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The Chair-Elect will serve as the Chair of the Program Committee for the 2014 March and April meetings, with the opportunity to design the FGSA sessions at both meetings. In addition, the Chair-Elect will assume the duties of the Chair whenever the Chair is unable to perform them. The Chair-Elect will be elected to a three-year term (Chair-Elect in 2013, Chair in 2014, and Past Chair in 2015).
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International Student Affairs Officer
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When I read the rumour of a De La Hoya vs Pacquiao fight it peaked my curiosity simply based on the size difference.
Although Pacquiao took care of David Diaz with relative ease it does not substantiate Freddie Roaches claim that he can now step up 3 weight divisions to face Oscar De La Hoya at Welterweight. My guess is Oscar (Even at 35 years Old and I would say (A YOUNG 35 years old) would be just too big for Pacquiao.
Interesting ploy though (The Golden Boy/Top Rank fallout) in the effort to make a mega payday for both fighters and their handlers.
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