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Russians Consumed about 10% of Dark Kozel More Than Last Year (Translation)
14 December 2011
/Velké Popovice, December 13th, 2011/ The popularity of dark Czech beer abroad is on the rise. During the last 12 months, the brewery in Velké Popovice saw rise in sales of Dark Kozel, especially in the countries of the former Soviet Union. It is the most popular in Russia. The ever more popular dark variety is consumed here in about 10 times bigger quantity than in Czech Republic.
In Russia, they consumed about 10% more than last year
Out of all countries of the former Soviet Union, the sales are the highest in Russia, where they consumed nearly 600,000 hectolitres of Dark Kozel during the last 12 months. And the popularity of dark beer is still on the rise. During the last two years, the sale share of the brand in stores doubled comparing to other beer brands. The number of distribution points in Russia carrying Dark Kozel has risen too. That brought with it a 10% rise in consumption comparing to the same period of the last year. Besides Russia, Velké Popovice beer is doing great in other post-Soviet countries as well.
The popularity of Dark Kozel in Finland
Good news for Velké Popovice brewery also comes in rise in popularity on other European markets. Finland is the second largest market for Dark Kozel right after Czech Republic where we drink about 12 million Dark Kozel beers a year. Nearly 2.5 million beers made of the special mixture of dark hops are exported there. "Kozel is the most popular 'non-domestic' brand in Finland, and it represents the symbol of the whole category of dark beers for them," said Vladimír Vaněk, Velké Popovice Kozel Brand Manager.
Dark Kozel is exported to three continents
In total, Dark Kozel is exported to 30 countries on three continents. There are seven new export destination countries that were inspired by the commercial success of the beer in other countries. Israel, Azerbaijan, and South Korea are some new exotic destinations. The biggest sale rise is recorded in Switzerland, but far-east countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Korea are quickly closing in.
Velké Popovice Kozel takes home trophies from beer competitions
The Dark Kozel's success abroad is no matter of luck. In Czech Republic, Velké Popovice Dark Kozel is the leading player on the market of dark beers, and its qualities are supported by numerous successes on all kinds of competitions. It took home gold medals from International Beer Championship in Australia, and International Quality Competition Monde Selection in Belgium. Last year, it added a silver medal in category of dark beers from International Beer Competition Australian International Beer Awards.
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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 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. Velké Popovice brewery is a part of Plzeňský Prazdroj Company.
- A signature restaurant "Velkopopovická Kozlovna" was opened in the area of the brewery last year. Already sixth "Kozlovna" with attractive interior and unique, unfiltered Velkopopovický Kozel beer on tap symbolically concludes the first part of the new visitor tour of the brewery.
- With its total sale of 9,9 millions of hectolitres during the calendar year of 2010 (including licenced productions abroad) and with its export to more than 50 countries worldwide, Plzeňský Prazdroj Inc. is the prominent beer producer in the region and the biggest exporter of the Czech beer.
- Plzeňský Prazdroj Inc. is the 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 brewing activities or distribution in more than 60 countries across six continents. SABMiller's brand group include such important brands as Pilsner Urquell, Miller Genuine Draft, Grolsch, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, and many other successful regional brands.
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Lucie Andrýsková, Ogilvy Public Relations, phone: (+420) 221 998 242, (+420) 777 090 586, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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 [13/12/2011].


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THE IMPACT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ON STANDBY POWER IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DESIGN A Lattice Semiconductor White Paper May 2010 Lattice Semiconductor 5555 Northeast Moore Ct. Hillsboro, Oregon 97124 USA Telephone: (503) 268-8000 www.latticesemi.com 1 The Impact of Energy Efficiency Standards on Standby Power in Consumer Electronics Design A Lattice Semiconductor White Paper Regulatory Measures to Reduce Standby Power Squeezing every last microwatt from a system is a common objective for engineers who are designing battery operated equipment. And as more strict government regulations regarding power consumption appear, even traditional home and office appliances like LCD TVs, set top boxes (STBs) and multifunction printers (MFPs) are being scrutinized for ways to save power. To help ensure products are in compliance with the latest EnergyStar and European Commission Code of Conduct regulations, designers are seeking innovative ways to provide low-power modes of operation in a variety of product lines. This white paper examines design methods and practical advice for saving power using programmable logic devices (PLDs). The 1-Watt Plan is an energy saving proposal by the International Energy Agency (www.iea.org) to reduce standby power use in all appliances to just one watt. Standby power, also called vampire or phantom power, refers to the electricity consumed by many appliances when they are switched off or in standby mode. The typical power loss per appliance is low (from 1 to 25 W), but when multiplied by the billions of appliances in residential and commercial use, standby losses represent a significant fraction of total world electricity use. Research indicates that standby power accounts for as much as 7-13% of household power consumption. While the definition of standby power use depends on the product being analyzed, standby power includes at a minimum the power used while the product is performing no function. PLDs are increasingly being applied to maximize the amount of circuitry that can be unpowered or placed in a standby/sleep mode when the system is idle. Since modern programmable logic devices (PLDs) have very low static current requirements, often in the microampere range, they are ideal as system event...
Rising energy costs are generating new interest in thermal energy based refrigeration systems. These can compete with electrical energy based refrigeration systems if the source of heat energy is waste heat or solar energy. Chillers for industrial use based on absorption refrigeration are commercialized now. In India M/S Thermax manufactures and markets lithium bromide/ water system, based absorption refrigeration machines for industrial and institutional use. These systems are relevant to India because: 1. Ambient temperatures are high through out the year in most parts of the country. Higher ambient temperatures mean more energy is consumed in refrigeration 2. Solar insolation is high in most parts of the country. This implies that we have more energy at our disposal. 3. There is huge potential demand for refrigeration in rural areas, which are best suited for solar energy based refrigeration systems Proposal: Solar energy based refrigeration is an idea whose time has come. The economics are moving into positive zone. Companies who get into this line can expect to reap the benefits in next five years time. Product mix:
Buildings, structures or parts thereof required by this code to have a smoke control system or systems, or a stair pressurization system shall have such systems designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 909 and the generally accepted and well-established principles of engineering relevant to the design. The construction documents shall include sufficient information and detail to adequately describe the elements of the design necessary for the proper implementation of the smoke control systems. These documents shall be accompanied by sufficient information and analysis to demonstrate compliance with these provisions. 1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where the floor surface is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access or more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the level of exit discharge serving such floor levels shall be constructed as a smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway in accordance with Section 909.20. In buildings required to comply with Section 403, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where the floor surface is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be a smokeproof enclosure and pressurized stairway in accordance with Section 909.20. Reason: This proposal would require Stair pressurization for all high rise buildings with required interior stairwells serving floors over 75 ft. Smoke control systems have been required in nearly two thirds of the United States for over a decade.
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Hi my name is _____ and I'm calling from the Bureau of Government Research and Services at Rhode Island College. We are not selling anything; we are conducting a study of issues in the news. Please help us by sharing your opinions. Percentages may not add to 100 percent due to rounding. 3. Are things in Rhode Island are going in the right direction, or have they gotten on the wrong track? 1 Right Direction 11% 2 Wrong Track 83% 3 (VOL) Don't Know 6% 4. What do you think is the most important problem facing Rhode Island right now? PROBE FOR SPECIFIC _______________________________________________________________ 5. Considering the cost of gas, as compared with past summer vacation plans how likely are you to travel outside Rhode Island by car on vacation this year? Are you: 1 More Likely 5% 2 Just as Likely 32% 3 Less Likely 59% 4 (VOL) Don't Know 2% 5 (VOL) No Answer 2% 6. Supporters say we should allow drilling for oil in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to increase oil supplies. Opponents say drilling would damage the environment in an unspoiled part of the nation. Do you approve or disapprove of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska? 1 Approve 42% 2 Disapprove 50% 3 (VOL) Don't Know 7% 4 (VOL) Don't Know 2% 5 (VOL) No Answer 2% 7. In order to help reduce global warming would you be willing or not willing to pay more for electricity if it were generated by renewal sources like the sun or wind energy? 1 Willing 66% 2 Not Willing 25% 3 (VOL) Don't Know 7% 4 (VOL) No Answer 2% 8. Thinking about gay marriage would you favor or oppose Rhode Island courts having the authority to grant divorces to homosexual couples legally married in Massachusetts now living in Rhode Island? 1 Favor 49% 2 Oppose 39% 3 (VOL) Don't Know 8% 4 (VOL) No Answer 4% 9. Governor Carcieri issued an Executive Order dealing with illegal immigrants. It requires that the Federal E-Verify system be used to screen state workers and employees of companies doing business with the state and directs certain state agencies to work cooperatively with Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in enforcing federal immigration laws. Do you 1 Agree 75% 2 Disagree 18% 3 (VOL) Don't Know 5% 4 (VOL) No Answer 1% 1 As you know, Rhode Island state government has significant financial problems. I am going to read some of the general assembly's ideas to balance the budget. Please tell me whether you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose each of the provisions I mention: (ROTATE) Proposal St sp Swh sp Swh op St op DK 10. Freezing non-school state aid to cities 4 3 2 1 0 and towns at this year's level. 29% 25% 14% 23% 10% 11. Reducing the amount of money 4 3 2 1 0 available for college scholarships 12% 12% 18% 54% 4% awarded to needy students. 12. Imposing a two-year time limit on 4 3 2 1 0 welfare benefits. 48% 19% 12% 18% 4% 13. Capping the amount of tax credits paid 4 3 2 1 0 out to encourage the filming of movies 31% 24% 15% 21% 10% and TV shows in Rhode Island. 14. Reducing the number of low income 4 3 2 1 0 families eligible to receive state 20% 14% 19% 43% 4%
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A comment for Acid/Base virtual titration
I think this lesson is fantastic because the more a student titrates the better they get. Using an online simulation is an...
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I think this lesson is fantastic because the more a student titrates the better they get. Using an online simulation is an excellent way of having students practice the physical skills and procedures, along with working through titration calculations, which are some of the hardest in all of chemistry. The hands-on components of the lesson will engage students and will also provide you time to see how students work together on these problems. Having the students complete an actual live titration will solidify and confirm what they learn in the simulation. It is important to have the students apply what they experienced in the simulation, and I believe they would have the opportunity to transfer their understanding of the online titration to the live titration.Have you found a simulation that you would like to use? Including the link to the simulation, if it is available, would be a great addition to your lesson. Technical Remarks:Your lesson is organized and easy to follow. I do not see any technical problems or issues.
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A comment for Lesson One Unit Plan
The examples and connection to real life experiences are outstanding. I think the pool example is something all students...
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The examples and connection to real life experiences are outstanding. I think the pool example is something all students have experienced at some point. If not a pool, then a shower after waking in the morning or right after a workout is very similar. I think your hook will grab the students attention and really engage them in the topic.I like the idea of using the clickers to assess student understanding. You stated that there wasn't much socialization in this lesson. What if you assigned the class clicker problems, and then after getting their individual results, place them in groups to discuss their individual answer and try the practice problem as a group. I would place them in heterogenous groups to make sute the student having trouble work with students who apprear to be understanding the material. Then after the group work, give another individual problem, similar to the group problem, and re-assess. Technical Remarks:There are no techical problems. The document is very clear, well organized, and easy to read.
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A comment for Acids and Bases StAIR
Your StAIR is similar to what I am looking to do in my classroom next year. The "Flipped Classroom״ uses video screenscasts...
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Your StAIR is similar to what I am looking to do in my classroom next year. The "Flipped Classroom״ uses video screenscasts to present lecture notes and practice problems to students. But these videos are viewed as homework, and then classtime is used for group work, labs, and hands on activities under the guidance of the teacher. I am excited about trying this and your video is very similar to the videos I have seen from other teachers already using the flipped classroom method.I tried a unit of video screen casts with my students, but I had just recorded my PowerPoint presentation with voiceover. Many of my students commented that they would like to have a video of me included with the video. So I think the video of you helps to engage and connect the students to the material. Also the students stay focused when they are able to see you. I know I preferred being able to see you as you worked through the problems.I like how you broke down the types of acids. I felt your explanation was very easy to follow, and it should be very clear to students how to identify the different types of acids based on the elements that make up the acid. I liked your method of explanation so much that I will be using the same explanation with my own students next year.Modeling how to indentify the types of acids and bases is very important. I think using examples and working through the worksheet is a great way for students to develop the thought process involved in determining whether the substance is a acid or base, and what type of acid it is. Just giving students the rule would not be as effective as you showing them your thought process when determining acid or base identity.Technical Remarks:The one thing that really stood out to me was the placement of your video box. I felt that it cut off portions of the worksheet and the material you were writing in. I think if you placed the videon on the bottom right corner and then moved your worksheet up as you worked, would help students to see everything you are doing on the screen.I agree with Jessica in terms of you leaving the video screen when working on the problems. Repositioning the camera my make it easyer for you to stay in frame during the whole tutorial.Finally, on the first quiz, I tried to fill in the blank on the last question and could not. I am on a MAC and I don't know if I don't have the proper plug-in or software for me to complete the question.
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A comment for Interactive Chemical Reactions PowerPoint
First, I think the topic is one students often struggle with. Reactions, whether it's identifying the type of reaction or...
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First, I think the topic is one students often struggle with. Reactions, whether it's identifying the type of reaction or predicting products is one of the most difficult topics for students.I like the various examples for students practice, and I think the quiz is an excellent way for students to check their understanding. Have you thought about expanding this to include all the reaction types that you teach? This would be a great way to introduce the topic and then another way for students to review with later.All your fonts and colors are easy to read and very clear. I didn't hear any sound. Was this intentional? I think some sounds, not too many, would help keep students engaged and interested in the tutorial.I think having the objectives present is great. This really helps students recognize what they will be learning and expected to know and do once they are finished.Your visuals are colorful and are excellent ways for students to connect concepts to meaning. I like how you used the dots to represent reactants and products. Using colors that when combined create a new color is genius. Students know when you mix blue and yellow, green is produced. So that is an alternate way of helping them connect their prior knowledge to new concepts when building understanding.Technical Remarks:One remark, not sure if it would be technical or just a regular comment, but I think there maybe too many transiitions on the slides or the transitions may need to be sped up a bit. I felt I was waiting a while for the information to come on the screen. This many transitions may be a bit distracting. But again that might be a personal preference.
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Caribbean Islands - Dominica (Chapter)
This is the Dominica chapter from Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guidebook.
On Dominica, experiences such as an intense trek to a bubbling lake, soothing your muscles in hot sulfur springs or getting pummeled by a waterfall will forever etch themselves into your memory.
- count the myriad shades of green amid the breathtaking mountain and primeval rainforest scenery of Morne Trois Pitons National Park
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- experience the watery side of the jungle on a silent glide down the Indian River
- transportation
- restaurants & accommodations
- play in the bubbles of Champagne Reef, Dominica's star underwater attraction
Coverage includes: Understand Dominica, History, Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide, Directory A-Z, Getting There & Away, Getting Around, Roseau, Roseau Valley, Trafalgar Falls, Wotten Waven, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Champagne Beach & Reef, Soufriere, Scotts Head, Grand Bay, West Coast, Mero & Salisbury, Morne Diablotin National Park, Portsmouth, Northeastern Coast, Calibishie, Wesley, Marigot & Pagua Bay and Carib Territory.
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4740 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO | Directions 6411239.041351 -94.585460
Sun 10am-9pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Neighborhoods: Park Central-Research Park, Plaza Area
butter, butter, butter – Unimpressed with the food. It was soaked in butter. One of the worst meals I've ever had in a restaurant. I was shocked since it has such a good reputation. Would not go back for dinner. On a positive note, the service was friendly, the wine list was good and we enjoyed dessert.
An Old Friend...Rediscovered – There was a time when my wife and I used to go to Grand St. Cafe at least once a month. We loved to sit at their bar, have a cocktail and appetizer and frequently wound up having dinner as well. In fact, one of our most memorable anniversary meals (August) was spent dining out on their lovely patio. But, for whatever reason, it had been a number of years since we were there...until last Saturday night.
Some friends suggested it, made a reservation and we didn't feel like being party poopers so we went along. Now we are glad we did. It won't be so long before we get back again. Nothing much has changed from an ambience standpoint....it's still big and yet cozy and the same time. The food was quite good. Salad was crisp (Caesar) and a decent portion. I had a halibut special that was quite enjoyable...came with a unique potato and lentil polenta...very enjoyable. Dessert was unique and tasty as well...and our table tried 4 different ones....all enjoyed.
So we went by default...but we will return with pleasure. And it won't be so long next time!
A good resturaunt – I visited the resturaunt mid week for dinner with some co-workers that were in town on business. I was impressed with everything except for the waitress and the serving of the food. The food was served by a person carrying 3 plates at a time and going back for the other three, and the desert was dropped on the table causing the desert to fall apart. The wait staff wasn't very attentave like I would have expected. I would go back again, but hoping that I received better service.
great food but noisy – excellent food, but very crowded and noisy. hard to hold a conversaton.
Reliably Wonderful – I've always had a great experience at the Grand Street Cafe. Whether enjoying a family dinner, a business lunch, a romantic evening with my boyfriend or a wedding day brunch with my best friends, the Grand Street Cafe always delivers. The food is great - their specials are always fabulous. And don't skip the Molten Chocolate Cake for dessert. Very good! A KC favorite for me!
Mouth-watering calamari, bruschetta and a fabulous brunch make this cafe a local favorite. – The Scene
Grand Street Cafe's cozy patio holds only eight tables, but alfresco aficionados think it's one of the best in town. Inside, counter seats provide a perfect spot for solo dining. The tasteful room is nice for intimate dinners, but can also accommodate groups.
The Food
Grilled beef tenderloin, seared breast of pheasant, sauteed pork chops and huge platters of fried calamari are some of the house specialties. The cafe also boasts the city's largest vodka list, making it popular with the martini-swilling crowd. Drop by during weekday happy hour for drink discounts and half-price appetizers. The Sunday brunch is always creative and includes freshly baked cinnamon rolls and pastries.
Good meal – the patio is great. it feels like a garden. the food is excellent. nothing tops a warm spring day on the patio with your meal and a drink
One of the BEST – Out of all the restaurants in KC, I have not had a bad experience with Grand St. It's usually crowded, but it's worth the wait! The food is absolutely excellent, and the service is as well. We almost always get the same server- Steve- and he is wonderful. Sitting at the Chef's counter is fun too. You can see how the food is prepared and also check out how sanitary it is! And it certainly is!
This is the best outdoor cafe because they have the best food and because you are near the Plaza.
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MINDEN - It was Carson High head coach Nathan Tolbert's first rivalry game as a head coach and the same for sophomore guard Madison Preston. No doubt both are glad to get it out of the way.
"I was nervous at first," Preston said.
"I can say my chest was a little tight," Tolbert admitted after the game. "It was a lot closer than it had to be."
Preston may have been jittery in the first half, but she showed calmness beyond her years, pouring in 15 of her 21 points in the final 16 minutes to help the Senators …


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What is dripping? Is there a hole in the roof over the pump? Can you post a photo? I can't figure out why an old well is dripping.
Is the well one of those with a hand pump? Sounds like it from your comment about pulling the rod. If it is an old hand pump, you should be able to find someone who does antique things to take it out for free.
It should be pretty easy to get the pump and rod out. Then you want to cap the well so little thingies don't fall in. If you keep it available it is a feature that you could advertise when you sell the house. I hate to see someone drop old rods and stuff into a well. Someone may come along in 20 years and want to use it.
If you are buying city water to water your flowers and lawn, you might want to use the water from the well for that. You would need some kind of electric pump.


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Jasper White was born in New Jersey in 1954 where he spent much of his childhood on a farm near the Jersey Shore. He credits his love of good food to his Italian grandmother. Jasper began his cooking career in 1973, and after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, he spent several years working and traveling around the United States. Before settling in Boston, Jasper worked in New York, Florida, California, Washington state and Montana. In 1979, he met aspiring chef Lydia Shire, and together they presided over some of Boston's venerable hotel kitchens including The Copley Plaza, The Parker House and The Bostonian Hotel. These three hotels were the core of a Renaissance in the Boston restaurant scene at that time, but it was at the Bostonian Hotel in 1982 that Jasper and Lydia together introduced Boston to contemporary American cooking. Jasper's extensive research into the historical and cultural aspects of New England foodways, as well as his more than 30 years of cooking experience, have made him a trusted authority on New England foods, especially seafood.
In 1983 Jasper and his wife, Nancy, a graphic artist, opened Jasper's Restaurant on Boston's historic waterfront. Both Chef and restaurant received numerous awards and were featured extensively in national and local media. In opening his own restaurant, Jasper led a whole new generation of innovative Boston chef/proprietors many of whom have gained national prominence. After 12 years of being Boston's premier restaurant destination, however, Jasper faced the prospect of operating a fine dining restaurant in the midst of Boston's decade-long "Big Dig", so he boldly chose to close his restaurant in 1995, and he took time to write two cookbooks, Lobster At Home (Scribner 1998) and Fifty Chowders (Scribner 2000). His first book, Jasper White's Cooking From New England, had been published in 1989. All three books are still in print and selling well. In 2007 Jasper released his latest book, The Summer Shack Cookbook - The Complete Guide to Shore Food.
In May 2000, Jasper White surprised people who thought he was inextricably linked to fine dining when he opened Jasper White's Summer Shack, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Where Jasper's Restaurant had been quietly elegant and formal, Summer Shack is a loud, energetic clam shack that seats more than 300 people, in five separate seating areas. Lobster tanks and steam kettles are the focal point in a central big, open space. Lobsters, clams, oysters and many other varieties of seafood dominate a New England menu that features everything from corn dogs and fried clams to traditional favorites like cod cakes and baked beans. While the ambiance has changed, the quality has not. Jasper's mission is to demonstrate that fine food doesn't have to be "haute" or elegant.
Summer Shack has become a Mecca for seafood lovers. The success of the Cambridge restaurant has spawned two more Summer Shacks at Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Connecticut and Boston's Back Bay. Jasper's winning business recipe has been to introduce high-quality, authentic New England seafood into casual restaurants in high-traffic retail locations. From its inception, the Summer Shacks have received enthusiastic reviews from local and national press, including the 2001 James Beard Award Nomination for Best New Restaurant.


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4:53 PM EDT, August 31, 2013
"We're going to cannibalize that market in August and September, if we can." -- Pat Riley, June 26.
One month down, one to go. Or is this all there is?
Free agency never truly was going to be the province of the Heat, not with David Stern booby-trapping the salary-cap exceptions still available to luxury-tax teams.
To this point, the sum total of the Heat's roster augmentation has been Greg Oden, who, based on the view from inside the organization, arrives decidedly less than whole.
Perhaps this is all there is. Thirteen players are under guaranteed contract for 2013-14, with the Oct. 1 start of training camp a month away. Already, one agent said he has been informed by a member of the Heat's personnel staff that the team, amid the punitive increased luxury tax, may open the season with the NBA-minimum of 13 players.
But there also is a history, especially during the Riley management era, of late bargains, the type he spoke about in June, most notably when Gary Payton was added Sept. 22, 2005, before the first of the Heat's three championship seasons.
This summer, still in free-agent limbo are Stephen Jackson, DeShawn Stevenson, Richard Hamilton, Dahntay Jones, Daniel Gibson, Tyrus Thomas, Roger Mason Jr., Sebastian Telfair, Rodrigue Beaubois, Corey Maggette, Marquis Daniels, Jason Collins, Lou Amundson, Damien Wilkins and Mickael Pietrus.
For those who insist on change, the opportunities are there. Of course, the question also could be raised about whether more could be gained simply by having Rashard Lewis or James Jones (or even Joel Anthony) step into the rotation.
This past week, NBA.com offered a continuity chart of teams returning the most minutes played from last season. Considering the Heat mostly return all but Mike Miller's minutes, it is no surprise that the Heat lead the league in returning 94.9 percent of last season's 19,880 minutes. By comparison, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who return all but Kevin Martin from last season's core, stood a distant second in the computations by returning 86.5 percent of their minutes.
For the Heat, it has been about more than adding talent. It has been about finding talent that knows its place, an area where Lewis, Anthony and Jones have excelled. This was not a case of Hamilton ultimately challenging Tom Thibodeau's rotations in Chicago late last season or Jackson complaining his way out of San Antonio.
With so much of the Heat's direction dictated by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, any supporting player brought in at this stage might have to support on game night in warmups or even a sports coat. By contrast, the next complaint about playing time from Lewis, Jones or Anthony would be their first with the Heat.
It is why while some remaining names on the free-agent list could upgrade the overall talent, just as significant is making sure the culture isn't shaken.
"From the day we all got here," Jones said a week ago, "when we all decided to be a part of it, and sign on, we all knew that the only conversations we would have would be about winning. Once you have that conversation once, you really don't need to have it again.
"You know that when it comes down to it, there'll be tough decisions to make, because we are so talented. But those decisions will be made in the best interest of winning."
There still is a month for Riley to make good on his desire to "cannibalize" the free-agent market late in the process.
But not if it comes at the price of eating away at the fabric that has held his team together through three consecutive runs to the NBA Finals and two consecutive titles.
STEPPING ASIDE: While USA Basketball is still holding out hope for a LeBron James appearance at the 2016 Brazil Olympics, Heat teammate Dwyane Wade acknowledges -- sort of -- that his time in international play apparently has come and gone. "I ain't going to shut the door," he said, "but it ain't that open. But it ain't all the way closed in my mind. But I can't squeeze through it right now. But you never say never. You never know how you feel at that time. You never know what role you could have. But at the end of the day, that's not my focus." Wade will be 34 when at Rio Games open. Neither Wade nor Chris Bosh competed in the 2012 London Olympics, where James helped bring home gold. As a point of reference, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant competed in London nine days shy of his 34th birthday.
HIS STATEMENT: Before the nation commemorated the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech and the 1963 March on Washington, Wade made his own statement when he appeared on the cover of the current issue of Ebony with his two sons in the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict in Sanford. "Everyone is their own person," Wade said. "I use my voice for the things that I want to use my voice for. This is my voice. And certain things I take to, I support it, whether it's the Presidential race, whether it's the Trayvon Martin case. I just know that I was similar to [Martin]. I just know my kids could be similar to him, and many people's kids, not just because my kids are the same skin tone as him. It could be anyone's kids. And as a parent, as a father, from the outside looking in, that moment, it hurt me."
SEASON OF BLISS: Last weekend, it was Udonis Haslem's wedding. Later this month, it will be LeBron James' wedding. To Heat forward James Jones, it's all part of a team growing together. "We're excited just because of what we've done on the court," Jones said, "and now really excited for what happening off the court, because this is really a family, and to see, to have the ability to witness and watch our guys and their significant others and their families really come together, that's all you can ask for when you can talk about being a part of a family."
HEAT AFTERTHOUGHT: The Heat's lack of offseason movement has, to a degree, removed them from the offseason conversation. Take the assessment, for example, of Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel, when asked by ESPN Radio in Indianapolis about the moves around the league. "Well I think the first thing you have to mention is Chicago. Everybody forgets about the former MVP of the league three years ago coming back and should be at full strength," he said in reference to Derrick Rose. "They were right behind us last year without him. We feel like we're improved but we definitely think the job that Coach Thibodeau does up there, they're going to be a contender for the No. 1 seed. Along with Miami, as well, and certainly with what Brooklyn has done, not just in bringing in [Paul] Pierce and [Kevin] Garnett, but bench guys like Jason Terry and Andrei Kirilenko." The Pacers, of course, also have been bolstered, with the additions of Luis Scola, Chris Copeland and C.J. Watson.
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Best place to have a party! – I always enjoy going to the parties held at Blue Dahlia. The wine list is excellent, the service is awesome, and the cafe is designed so people can mingle!
Great spot to hang out at! – I live a pretty busy life and I always look for a place where I can unwind without all the noise. I was introduced to Blue Dahlia by a friend and was impressed by their cozy atmosphere and most importantly, the quality of their food. I had their seafood pasta and fell in love. Although they have a comprehensive wine list, I'm a beer drinker and enjoy their selection. While offering exceptional service with a friendly attitude, the staff at Blue Dahlia really know how to make your visit memorable. This venue is a GREAT place to host private events.
Absolute best panini!!!! – I went to Blue Dahlia's with a small group of friends recently and we had a great time. We ordered decanters of whites and reds of several varietals and the staff gave us a little background on the different wines we were about to drink. This was a great treat for me since I know nothing about Italian wines and up until that night had only ever tried Chianti and Pinot Grigio as far as Italian wines were concerned. The atmosphere was very enjoyable and relaxing with light background music, but quiet enough to still be able to carry on conversations with everyone around the table. For dinner we had salad and shared platters of Panini, which were the best Panini I've ever tasted. We had about 6 varieties of Panini and each was absolutely incredible. I never made it out to the patio area, but judging by the picture on citysearch it looks like I missed out on something special. I'll make it a point to check out the patio the next time I go, which I'm planning on doing soon with my wife.
Cozy, fun, and delish... – I've been to this place a few times now, and it's been a good experience each time. The atmosphere is interesting, because while the indoors is comfortable and cozy, the outdoor patio is refreshing and fun. It's a great place to go for both intimate and large group gatherings, and is just a relaxed place to hang out, talk, sip wine, and eat. The food is perfect to munch on with wine, and I would highly recommend the tomato/pesto/chicken finger sandwiches, and all of the paninis. I would be selfish and not recommend this place to anyone cuz I want to keep this secret for myself to enjoy... except the owner also seems so nice and friendly and I want to see this newer place do well.
Great food, wine, atmosphere! – If you like wine, you'll love Blue Dahlia! An unique selection that leaves the "usual" wines at the door. Don't stick with one - sample a few. Definitely try the Barbaresco! The owner came by and offered some stories about the origins of a couple of the wines. Cozy atmosphere was great for chatting with friends without feeling rushed or uncomfortable. I was there for the wine but had a few "snacks" that were delicious and touched my tastebuds with unexpected flavors and textures. I didn't try a panini but I definitely will on my next visit. I did try a Delirium which was smooth, light and very tasty. Go! For the food or the wine, just Go!
Great place to unwind – Was introduced to this hip and romantic jewel of J-town through some friends, and I was delighted to discover a super elegant outdoor patio perfect for conversation and private parties. The stylish lounge and bar areas are tastefully adorned with opulent tables and comfortable couches. The combination of friendly service and cool vibe make this cozy hideaway a neighborhood favorite. I was very impressed by their sophisticated selection of beverages and scrumptious snacks?You?ll love the chocolate cheesecake and mushroom topped crostinos.
Best of J-town... – ok technically not in J-town which means easier access and better value. The elegant patio provides for a great before and after date spot. I'd have to agree with Dr. Mushroom, yet the hot panini still rules in my book...
Great Bruschetta..9 different kinds and they're coming up with new ones! – Great service and ambience...loved the patio...good italian wine selection and I hear that they are expanding their wine selection....you have to try their Mushroom Bruschetta! (it's made with 5 different mushrooms!)
best patio in la – Exactly what downtown needs. Came with my girlfriend and went to the back patio... what a surprise. Where the front has a cozy modern industrial vibe, the patio has this lush tropical feel. Romantic and totally unexpected. Reminds me of New York.
My favorite is the bruschetta with fig and prosciutto. Hers is a toss-up between the bruschetta with roasted asparagus, truffle oil, and shaved parmesan and the panini with carmelized onions and melted, oozing cheese... the ciabatta was scored picture perfect. The wine list is exceptional... gotta love Barolo by the glass and the fact that the majority of bottles are under $50! The staff was laid-back and friendly... no hint of wine snobs here. They also have an excellent but short selection of Belgian ales including Delirium and Chimay on top of the standard Moretti. A little odd for an Italian wine bar, but who am I to complain? Love Belgian ale. A neighborhood standby in the making.
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It's a girl for power couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z. The couple welcomed their first child together on January 7th, 2012*. The singer and her husband named their daughter Blue Ivy Carter, reports Eonline.
Singer Rihanna tweeted last night: "Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih."
Beyonce checked into Lenox Hospital in NYC on Friday night; the baby arrived via scheduled C-section. Beyonce announced her pregnancy at the MTV Music Video Awards in August 2011. It was speculated that Beyonce and Jay-Z's new addition would not arrive until February, but the bundle of joy has finally arrived!
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* Some reports claim that the baby was born on January 8th.
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FOREALTHOUGH?? January 13, 2012 at 8:48 am
Well it's OBVIOUS that she can get pregnant since she had a miscarriage! I think Jay said it all when he said they didn't thing she would make it…YOU PEOPLE ARE SO IGNARANT!! It only takes 1 fake story to create a media frenzy!! I really this is why Bey isn't addressing the IGNORANCE because she was there and pushed her own baby out…What does she have to prove to you idiots that believe otherwise…SMDH!! This site is becoming BEYOND ridiculous on certain post!!
gina January 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm
really yall, like seriously yall gone hate on a BABY and say it's fake or the pregnancy was crap dont be mad cause yall cant have babies and beyonce can
June January 11, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Well I think she paid for that baby not had.
Danielle January 10, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Congrats to Beyonce and Jay z on there blessing from above…..i kust feel so sorry for her because this is a special time in her life and ppl just have to try n ruin it. Personally if she did fake her pregnancy thats her business why do u care as long as there are happy thats them n if u dont like her why comment n sum ppl on here really shouldnt make comments who thebababy looks look at ur chold before u talk im just bein honest
theyknow January 9, 2012 at 3:22 pm
I know cause I'm still trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but there has been some crazy stuff going on since she announced her pregnancy.
van January 9, 2012 at 11:27 am
Wow hundred comments on this b.s. wow!
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I like the betrayal theme and would like to add my story to the potpourri stew.
My mother and I never had much money growing up. My mom was somewhat unstable mentally and could hold a job for several months but then the crazies would start to creep in. It didn't take me long to understand the pattern. At first it would be a few complaints about the job, which always seemed normal, and steadily progress into irrational paranoia.
It sure sounds like Sally is a gossip. You should stay away from those types.
It certainly appears that Jim may have taken credit for your idea. You should nicely confront him.
Sure Bob doesn't NEED that vacation time just as your deadline is looming.
I'm sure no one MEANT to steal your lunch from the fridge.
You are NOT about to be fired because they all hate you.
And so on until eventually she'd either quit under the paranoid delusion that she was about to be fired, or she would act so erratically and freak people out at work that she was let go. It always seemed that she was let go with regret, that she made real friends at her numerous jobs, but she never kept in touch with them after she left or was asked to leave a place of employment. Once she left a job, it was DEAD to her.
The only thing that truly kept us stabilized during all the madness was our uber friendly landlord. I think he saw what was happening and that we often struggled. In all the fifteen years he had had never raised the rent more than $5/month a year. In downtown Toronto for a small but still 2 bedroom apartment that was practically unheard of. He was a sweet man.
One day I came home from school and my mom was sitting in the middle of her bedroom with clothes in piles everywhere and she was crying. I thought she was having a breakdown, but managed to get out of her that our nice landlord had died, and the same day she learns this, some men in suits come and inform us that we have two weeks to get out and find a new place, that they were taking it over to rent it out higher.
Two weeks! Two weeks to pack up almost my entire life's worth of stuff, find a new place and move. What about school, work, where were we going to live?
I took my ice skates, which I hadn't worn in years but were still hanging on the back of my closet door, and stalked outside. I took the skates and whipped them around my head and hit the FOR RENT sign over and over. I bashed that stupid sign into the ground, denting the metal with the tips of my skates. The blades ripped holes through the flimsy metal and I threw the skates as far as I could and ran back upstairs to our apartment. The only home I'd ever really known for the past fifteen years.
Fifteen years of living with an increasingly unstable mother!
Fifteen years of jobs and cycles and no money!
Fifteen years of family isolation and hiding my mother's troubles from the world!
Fifteen years of having no father!!!
I beat fifteen years of frustration into that sign.
The next day a new sign had replaced the old one and my mother had called movers to pack up our things.
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Oh, Gina,
I am very very sorry that this had to happen to you and your mom. Sometimes life just comes at us with full grown boxing gloves and not just kid gloves. How did you and your mom make out after this? Another story please.
Anyone who puts the value of a dollar (even a Canadian dollar, although I hear it's worth more than an American greenback these days) is a worthless person and will find his seat in heaven or where ever in the great beyond is out behind the outhouse with flies.
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Just wanted you to know that I enjoyed your read. I lives with a single mom too in apartnent. We did have my alcholic step father there too..but thats another story. I appreciate your honesty in your writting. I hope that life will bring you a little smile ...at least once a day. Your beautifull..continue to shine.
Gina,Thank you for your kind comment on my story. From what you have said in your story, it confirms to me that it was a blessing to not have children of my own. Children need to be allowed their childhood, and not have to bear the responsibility of taking care of parents. I am sad that you did not get to see the whole person that your mother was. I know, however, that your experiences have made you a strong person as so often difficulties bring out our best character. I really like Sylvia Plath's poems. Another poet told me to read Lucille Clifton's poems. I have the feeling they are uplifting.
My mom was a wreck. I tried many times to get her to the doctor but she stuck with this old guy who only told her take more vitamins (???) I'm sure there is *some* combinations of medicines that could have helped her but she didn't trust doctors. I love your story and wish you were my mom :)
ur story brings tears to my eyes u have really gone through alot
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Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
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Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves lunch, dinner, and brunch. Dining is also available at a coffee shop/café, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
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sports fans know who T.J. Simers is and they either love him or hate him. When
word got out he was leaving the L.A. Times after working there for almost 23
years, the rumor mill began to swirl. Why did they part ways? T.J. gave his
side of the story to Steve Thursday morning and it involved a certain
former Dodgers owner.
battled. Early on they had Frank McCourt who was influencing the news and the
way we presented it. Just think about that for a moment. You got one of the
most hated guys in L.A. who was the pal of the publisher of the paper and
we were told to tone down our criticism..."
says that wasn't the only time he butted heads with his bosses about what he
was writing.
was asked to tone it down when I started to rip on the Angels because they're
doing a fantastic job of advertising in the Times right now and I'm sure it's
just a coincidence."
rumor is that the Times gave T.J. his walking papers but he says the opposite
the end the L.A. Times offered me a guaranteed contract to stay and I chose not
to do that. I couldn't trust the people I was working for."
says he thought his career was over until the Orange County Register offered
him his new gig: writing columns for them.
Register said would you like to come here and have fun? I said let's do
also asked about his relationship with Angels owner Arte Marino and the fact
T.J.'s now doing what he does in the O.C.
sure he's thrilled to see me just down the road...The thing with Arte is I once
wrote a column that said 'you have to ask the problem, is Arte part of the
problem?'. From that point on, off the map. That was it."
column publishes on page 2 of the sports section in the orange county register
on tuesdays, thursdays, and sundays, and he'll write daily updates on ocregister.com.
Fun facts about T.J.
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TJ's column publishes on Page 2 of the Sports section in the Orange County Register on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and he'll write daily updates on ocregister.com.
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More than 1.4 million Americans serve in the military, with about 200,000 of those troops serving overseas. Members of the armed forces can feel isolated while deployed, often in dangerous conditions. The military discovered long ago that mail boosts the morale of troops serving in other parts of the world, so it has made military mail a high priority. Military mail provides members of the armed forces with a vital link to their communities. As the "Mail Call" exhibit on military mail at the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum notes: Mail call is the moment when the frontline and home front connect. The U.S. military mail service requires the coordinated efforts of the U.S. Postal Service and the armed forces. The current system has essentially been in place since World War II. The Postal Service is responsible for transportation of mail from U.S. postal facilities to overseas military facilities, between domestic postal facilities and air or surface carriers, while the Department of Defense manages and pays for transportation abroad and the operation of overseas military post offices. The military mail system is an extension of the domestic postal system, meaning senders of mail to Army/Air Force Post Offices (APOs) and Fleet Post Offices (FPOs) pay domestic postage rates. Over the years, the government has granted free mail services for soldiers serving in active combat sites. With the same goal of boosting morale, the U.S. Department of State, under Congress' authorization, began establishing diplomatic post offices (DPOs) in the early 2000s. Initially, DPOs were set up for diplomats serving in hardship posts, but the State Department has since expanded the DPOs beyond such posts. Like APOs and FPOs, the Postal Service is responsible for the domestic portion of the service. The anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks reminds us of the importance of the armed forces and the diplomatic corps to the country's well-being and standing in the world. The long and rich history of the military mail service is a unique, collaborative effort among parts of the government, working together to serve their public mission. For the Postal Service, military mail is an exemplary depiction of binding the nation together. To the troops and diplomats who serve overseas, it is more simply "mail call" – it is their connection to home.
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