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Revelations on Saturday that an American law firm's communications with a foreign government client were monitored by a National Security Agency ally may provide new impetus for the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit a 2013 decision that involved electronic surveillance law.
The justices, if they wish, have a vehicle for reconsidering their 5-4 decision in Clapper v. Amnesty International USA. The Center for Constitutional Rights last month filed a petition for review asking the high court to hear their challenge to surveillance by the NSA in light of Edward Snowden's revelations about the extent of the surveillance program.
The petition, Center for Constitutional Rights v. Obama, was filed on behalf of the organization itself and its legal staff.
"We have always been confident that our communications—including privileged attorney-client phone calls—were being unlawfully monitored by the NSA, but Edward Snowden's revelations of a massive, indiscriminate NSA spying program changes the picture," said CCR Senior Attorney Shayana Kadidal in a statement last month. "Federal courts have dismissed surveillance cases, including ours, based on criteria established before Snowden's documents proved that such concerns are obviously well-founded."
The New York Times on Saturday reported that a top-secret document obtained by Snowden reveals that an American law firm's communications with its client, the government of Indonesia, were monitored while the firm was assisting the foreign country in trade disputes with the United States.
The Australian counterpart to the NSA, according to the Times, notified the NSA that it was conducting surveillance of those communications and offered to share the information. The article suggested the law firm was Mayer Brown, which was then advising the Indonesian government on trade issues concerning cigarettes and shrimp.
Alex Abdo, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union's National Security Project, said the spying revelation "confirms our fear that the NSA's surveillance rules gives short shrift to the privacy of communications between lawyers and their clients." Attorney-client communication, Abdo said in a written statement, "is sacred in our legal tradition and should not be wiretapped except in extraordinary circumstances."
Duane Layton, a Mayer Brown partner in Washington who leads the firm's government and global trade practice, told The Times he did not have any evidence that he or his firm had been under scrutiny by Australian or American intelligence agencies.
"I always wonder if someone is listening, because you would have to be an idiot not to wonder in this day and age," Layton told the Times. "But I've never really thought I was being spied on."
Mayer Brown said in a written statement that "there is no indication, either in the media reports or from our internal systems and controls, that the alleged surveillance occurred at the firm." The law firm said it "takes data protection and privacy very seriously, and we invest significant resources to keep client information secure."
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Law enforcement officers will be out in force this Memorial Day holiday weekend around the county, with beefed-up patrols and checkpoints, in a campaign to make sure motorists are driving sober and are properly licensed.
At 6 p.m., the California Highway Patrol will begin a "Maximum Enforcement Period'' statewide, with all available officers on patrol. The enforcement effort continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday.
"If you are celebrating the Memorial Day holiday, we want you to have fun and be safe,'' CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. "If you get behind the wheel, make sure you buckle up, and ensure your passengers do the same. Wearing your seat belt can save your life and the lives of those you love.''
Over the Memorial Day weekend in 2011, 24 people died in traffic crashes statewide; and there were 1,367 DUI arrests statewide in the CHP's jurisdiction.
The "Avoid the 100'' DUI Campaign in Los Angeles County includes numerous law enforcement agencies, coordinating with extra patrols and checkpoints. The enforcement effort is funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Olympic Station started saturation patrols at 6 p.m. Thursday. Extra officers hit the streets to specifically look for drunken drivers, according to LAPD Officer Don Inman.
A checkpoint will be operated on Vermont Avenue between Pico Boulevard and 12th Street in the Pico-Union district from about 7 p.m. tonight until about 3 a.m. Saturday.
Another checkpoint will be operated on Manchester Avenue between Hoover and Figueroa streets in South Los Angeles beginning about 8 p.m. tonight.
A drunken driving/license checkpoint will be operated on Sherman Way between Sepulveda Boulevard and Orion Avenue in North Hollywood beginning about 8 p.m. Saturday.
Officers assigned to the Hollenbeck Station will begin a saturation patrol on the city's Eastside about 8 p.m. Sunday.
Under a relatively new LAPD policy, people found driving without valid licenses may be allowed to let a licensed driver take the vehicle instead of it being towed and impounded. Drivers who have their vehicles towed may be eligible to pick them up from a police impound lot as early as the next day, rather than 30 days.

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This is probably the only usable Dodrio set. Rest and Sleep Talk extend its staying power, but barely. The main reason for RestTalk is to heal the massive amounts of recoil Dodrio is going to suffer from its STAB Double-Edge, which is its main form of attack. If you can KO something with Drill Peck and save some recoil damage, do it. Drill Peck is also nice for Machamp, Grass-, Bug-, and Ghost-types.
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The other day, a local businessman stopped to talk with us about his new game. We're always looking for new stuff, so I was more than happy to sit down with him. The game he brought in was called Card Parlour Darts. As he described it, the idea is that you're playing darts with a poker twist.
Now I love playing Texas Hold'em, so I was pretty curious to see what he had to offer. The board is set up so that every spot represents a different card in a standard deck of cards. There are a few different ways to play, but the idea is that you try and throw the best poker hand.
Anyway, I took one home and my buddy and I gave it a try. There are a bunch of different games you can play, but naturally we just decided to do our own Texas Hold'em spin. We'd draw two community cards from a deck, then each take five throws to try and make the best five card hand.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Here is our centerpiece—a favorite :)
Vegan Gratitude Pot Pie
Crust (adapted from Lunch Box Bunch):
2 sticks vegan butter, placed in freezer for about an hour (I used Earth Balance)
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat baking flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp brown sugar
water to moisten mixture (about ¼ - ½ cup)
Pot Pie Filling:
3 small potatoes, any kind, cut into small pieces
1.5 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 cup or 3 shiitake mushrooms, diced
1 (or more…why not?) large Portobello mushroom cap, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 3/4 cup water or vegetable broth
1 brouillon cube
1/8 cup tamari, soy sauce, or Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1 tsp corn starch
1 package of seitan or pre-seasoned TVP (optional)
seasonings to taste (I used nutritional yeast, dried thyme, dried basil, a little bit of smoke flavor)
salt and pepper to taste
Make the crust first!
1. Remove the vegan butter from freezer/fridge (keeping it cold like that will help make the crust flakier). Put salt, sugar, and flours in food processor* and mix.
2. Add in chunks of the butter and keep mixing, being careful not to overdo it.
3. Slowly add in water until the dough sticks together into a ball.
4. Separate dough into two even halves, and wrap them in plastic and store in the freezer until ready to use.
In the meantime, start making the filling!
5. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook on medium heat.
6. After several minutes, add in carrots and celery and cook until tender.
7. In a separate pan, while the potatoes are cooking, heat oil and add onions.
8. Cook until onions become slightly translucent, then add various mushrooms and garlic and keep cooking. Add seitan or TVP last and simmer for about 5 minutes.
9. Combine contents of pan into the potato/carrot/celery mixture, and pour in water/broth and tamari. Whisk in corn starch slowly, stirring until there are no lumps.
Putting it all together!
10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove dough from the freezer and let soften a little on the counter, if needed.
11. Use some flour or a non-stick surface and roll the dough balls out flat as best you can, making an even layer about 1/4" thick.
12. Carefully peel up one of the flat doughy circles and press into and up the sides of a pie tin; you may need to reshape and squish it in order to have it fill the whole thing.
13. Pour the filling carefully into the prepared crust. Don't be afraid of the broth/stock – it will thicken while baking!
14. Cover with the other pie crust, and crimp edges to seal (with your hands or a fork for extra reinforcement/added prettiness).
15. Cut a few slits in the center of the top crust to let the vent steam in the oven, and then stick it in!
16. Momentarily check on your pie and make sure that it is not getting burnt; you may also have to re-open the slits you cut into the center of the top crust, as the filling might harden and close them up.
17. After about 40min - 1 hour (depending on your oven), remove pie. The crust should be slightly golden brown on the edges.
Let cool on the counter and then enjoy this compassionate meal with your loved ones!
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As many of you know, Pemphigus is an immune-mediated blistering skin disease involving the IgG autoantibodies which bind to the cell wall of the epidermis. The specific pathway of the blistering process is not well documented. The disease may be a primary diagnosis for the patient, induced as a result of certain medications or, in the case of paraneoplastic pemphigus, may be related to another disease process, becoming a secondary diagnosis for the patient.
The human immune system produces IgG and other antibodies, which normally attack viruses and bacteria, to prevent infections. In a person with Pemphigus, the antibodies mistakenly view the person's own skin as a foreign body, causing lesions of varying size and location. These lesions will not heal and become at risk for infection.
Over the years Pemphigus has been treated with a variety of medications, including corticosteroids, and immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory agents. Treatments with immunosuppressive drugs include azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, and methotrexate. Anti-inflammatory drugs include gold, dapsone, tetracycline and nicotinamide. No single therapy, other than steroids, has been consistently reported beneficial at this time.
The goal of these medications is to reduce production of the pathogenic antibodies, but prolonged immunosuppression may be associated with severe side effects, including an enhanced susceptibility to opportunistic infections. As a result there is a need for the development of an alternative treatment for Pemphigus.
There are other medications on the market that are approved for other immunologically suppressed patients that are beginning to be considered for Pemphigus.
IVIG acts rapidly and does not suppress the immune system.
Although the FDA has not approved IVIG for use in treating Pemphigus, some physicians are prescribing IVIG for that use. Prescribing a drug which is not approved for a particular condition is called an "off label use." Because of the relative rarity of Pemphigus, it is unlikely that any U.S. drug manufacturer will make the research investment necessary to obtain an "indication" or approval from the FDA. It should be noted that it has been estimated that over half of all IVIG use in the U.S. is for off-label uses (citation, which source?).
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IVIG is Intravenous Immune Globulin therapy prescribed by a doctor to treat a disease or condition. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the treatment of many diseases or conditions with IVIG.
IVIG therapy is prepared from human plasma and has at least ninety percent IgG with small amounts of IgA and IgM present in the final product. Manufacturers make IVIG using several different methods during the manufacturing process to help provide a safe product. The IVIG product is pooled from as many as 2,000-10,000 donors. Donors are screened for HIV and Hepatitis viruses (B and C) so that patients can be assured that the risk of getting these diseases is reduced. Most products on the market worldwide also go through at least one viral inactivation step in order to kill any remaining active viruses in the unlikely event one is present after the manufacturing process.
How it is Given?
Immune globulin (IVIG) may be administered intramuscularly, intravenously or subcutaneously. The intramuscular route may cause local irritation, soreness or pain at the site. As a result of these painful injections, many patients do not continue therapy.
IVIG is usually given intravenously (through a vein). A nurse usually places a catheter in the vein and the patient removes it when the therapy is complete. When therapy is ordered for a long period, many doctors suggest the patient have a permanent catheter placed to prevent having to be "stuck" with a needle for repeat treatments.
Immune globulin is also given subcutaneously (needle is placed just under the skin). This method of administration is used less frequently and can cause discomfort at the site. Some immune globulin prescriptions may be ordered at slower rates continuously for several days. The subcutaneous method is better suited for these slower rates to maintain the IG level. Most patients who receive IVIG for Pemphigus receive such large doses that subcutaneous administration is not practical.
Because of the large doses that most physicians prescribe for Pemphigus patients, the IVIG usually is given intravenously over several hours, typically for several days in a row. This is called a "course" of therapy. A typical course of therapy may require 2-6 hour infusions for 4-5 days in a row. Keep in mind that each patient is different and administration times vary from patient to patient.
What Side Effects are Reported?
Some patients receiving IVIG therapy can experience serious side effects. These do not happen often, but if they do, they should be reported to the patient's pharmacist and to the ordering doctor right away. These symptoms should be considered an emergency: faintness, confusion, itching, headache, fever, chest, hip or back pain, and kidney problems.
More serious symptoms include high blood pressure, fast heart rate, swelling of the face or tongue and trouble breathing. It should be noted that the occurrence of severe symptoms and true adverse drug reactions are rare. As a matter of reference, Coram Healthcare administered over 17,000 courses of IVIG to more than 2,400 patients at home in 2000 with very few reports of adverse drug reactions.
The following side effects are not an emergency but should be reported to the patient's pharmacist or doctor. These should go away if the rate of infusion is slowed. Side effects usually indicate that the medication is being given too quickly (if intravenous): nausea, stomach pain, flushing, and headache.
If a patient experiences side effects, the next dose may be started after the patient receives pre-medication.
The pre-medication does not prevent the side effects from occurring, but will generally minimize the symptoms so the patient is more comfortable during the treatment. Pre-medications may include acetaminophen, Benadryl or Hydrocortisone. Taken 15-30 minutes before the dose is due, these medications may help decrease the side effects.
If a patient experiences side effects, the doctor may decide to start therapy again at a later date with a different brand of IVIG. Patients may react differently to the various products even though there are a lot of similarities in each product. If a patient experiences serious side effects, the next dose should be infused at the hospital or doctor's office to closely monitor the patient.
Fever, muscle aches or tiredness may occur hours or days after a dose is infused. These symptoms are generally very mild and may be treated with comfort measures such as acetaminophen, aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines as recommended by the physician. These symptoms will not prevent the patient from receiving additional doses in the future.
Where Can Patients Receive IVIG?
IVIG can be given in the hospital (usually the first 1-2 doses, depending on the patient's response), doctor's office, ambulatory infusion center or in the patient's home if there are no complicating medical problems. The doctor and discharge planner (if admitted at the time of diagnosis) will work with the patient to determine the best location to receive the therapy. Many patients prefer to receive the IVIG in their own home due to comfort and convenience to their lifestyle, or childcare responsibilities. Because patients are ambulatory (able to move about while receiving the infusion) it is even possible to receive IVIG while at work, provided there is a safe environment and good environmental assessment is done by a nurse prior to choosing this as a site of care.
What Can I Expect from Home Therapy?
Successful IVIG treatment at home includes:
- a patient willing to be a part of the treatment (and having an adult partner or nurse to help give the IVIG) infusing the IVIG on schedule, as the doctor has ordered;
- the ability and willingness of the patient to be seen frequently by a physician to check their progress according to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse's instructions and to report important facts back to the health care team;
- a physician readily available to monitor the procedure and treat adverse events.
The hardest part of the therapy for most people is having their IV catheter inserted. If the doctor has not already arranged for a central line (catheter in the chest), a nurse can insert a small, temporary IV catheter at the start of the infusion. Once the IV is in place, the patient or carepartner will prepare the infusion as instructed by the nurse. Most home infusion companies provide instruction sheets as a guide.
IVIG is usually prescribed every two weeks to once-a-month administration so the catheter will only stay in as long as the therapy is infusing. The patient or carepartner will pull the catheter out, as shown by the nurse. If the therapy is to infuse for more than one day, the catheter may stay in place until the doses are completed. The nurse will also describe signs to watch that a catheter has slipped out of the vein – or any other problems that would mean a new catheter is needed.
Doctors rely on the patient to let them know how effective the therapy is between office visits. It is important to write down how the patient feels before, during and after the infusion. How a patient feels or responds may alter the frequency of the infusions (either moving them closer together, or moving them slightly further apart.)
How Much IVIG Will I Need?
The doctor will order the dose and amount of IVIG to give, based on the patient's body weight. It is very important for patients to have their weight taken prior to the treatment. Any significant weight increase or decrease of at least 10% of the patient's body weight may affect their dose.
Patients with Pemphigus usually receive 0.4 g/kg (grams of IVIG per kilogram* of body weight) per day for 5 days. Other investigators have reported good effects with 1-2 g/kg per day over 2-5 days. As an example, a 150-lb person would receive a 136-gram course divided equally over 5 days, or about 27 grams per day. (*One kilogram is equal to 2.2 lbs.)
Will insurance pay for IVIG?
There is no easy answer to this question. Because the use of IVIG is relatively new in the treatment of Pemphigus, each insurance company typically handles authorizing payment differently. The use of IVIG in other autoimmune disorders has become more commonplace. Some commercial and government insurers have recognized it as a standard of care for Pemphigus and have provided coverage for this therapy for some patients. Some insurance companies recognize the potential benefits of the appropriate use of IVIG and may provide coverage for the drug.
It is very important that the patient confirms that their insurer has "authorized" the use of IVIG before being treated, due to the high cost of the therapy. The provider of care should work with the patient to not only gain authorization, but to ensure that he or she is billed correctly. Coram, for example, has reimbursement specialists who work with local and national insurance companies and HMOs to obtain approval. Coram will work with the physician to resolve appeals and denials of authorization.
Interestingly, Medicare does not currently provide reimbursement coverage for the infusion of IVIG in the home. Medicare will however, cover the administration of IVIG in an outpatient clinic, a doctor's office, or in a hospital.
Each state Medicaid plan handles the payment for IVIG differently. Patient's should check with their doctor or IVIG provider to determine if their state Medicaid plan will cover IVIG therapy.
How much does it cost?
IVIG is a very expensive therapy. The cost of the therapy is high for several reasons; the availability and cost of collecting the plasma used to make IVIG: extremely tight regulatory oversight from the FDA; complex viral testing; expensive manufacturing process; and high worldwide demand for the product. While not an exact estimate, a good "rule of thumb" is that IVIG therapy, inclusive of all services, will cost about $90 per gram. Keep in mind that there are many things that can cause the cost to vary, including; your insurance company, the dose, the product selected, the location of infusion, and the duration of the infusion. In the above example in which a 150-lb person receives a 136-gram course of IVIG the total cost paid by the insurance company may be $12,240 (assuming $90 per gram), plus the cost of administering and supervising the treatment.
While the cost of the IVIG infusion may be high, the therapy is generally infrequent (usually not daily); patients are involved in their care (decreasing nursing costs) and have the benefit of improved health. The patient, physician, insurance case manager and the infusion provider should work together as a team to determine the best care for the patient.
IVIG treatment is still experimental. It seems to be effective, but the actual degree and length of effectiveness and the optimum dosages and intervals are still being determined. Adequate and frequent medical supervison of treatment is necessary.
Peggy Clinton, BSN works for Coram Healthcare as the Clinical Operations specialist for Blood Products, Wanda Rogers, RPH is an Area Pharmacy Director for Coram Healthcare, and Eric Hill is the Vice President in charge of Blood Products for Coram Healthcare.
These materials are designed for educational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified physician. You should always consult your physician before starting any course of supplementation or treatment. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on these materials.
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1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster
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Replacement for the ubiquitous Model T, the Model A went on sale in December 1927. A more complex car than its predecessor, the 'A' was also more powerful, its four-cylinder sidevalve engine producing 40bhp - double the output of the T - which was good enough for a top speed of 65mph. A three-speed sliding gear transmission replaced the T's planetary gears, there was coil-and-battery instead of magneto ignition and at last there was a brake for each wheel. The T's ungainly styling was abandoned, and the eagerly awaited Model A's up-to-the-minute looks, choice of colors and, needless to say, competitive pricing, helped ensure its success. Ford priced the new Model A at just $450 and would go to build 4.8 million over the next four years despite the prevailing economic gloom.
After two years in production the Model A was face-lifted for 1930, receiving wider tires on smaller-diameter (19") wheels and being mildly restyled with wider mudguards to achieve a lower, more modern look. Ford outsold Chevrolet 2-to-l in 1929/30 when more than 1.4 million were sold - the Model A's best year - and production continued until the V8's arrival in 1932 saw Ford's four-cylinder car renamed 'Model B'.
This Washington Blue over Black fender Type 40B was the recipient of a very detailed and correct frame-off restoration in the mid 1980s that generated a few AACA National First Place awards in 1989 and 1990 along with several Model A Ford Club of America awards. Acquired by the Oldenburg Family Collection in March of 2010 from the collection of the late John O'Quinn, the Roadster still shows very well. The body is nicely offset by its Tacoma Cream wheels and striping.
A delight to drive, easy to maintain, and backed by an active and enjoyable group of enthusiast clubs, the Ford Model A continues to be one of perennial favorites of the motoring hobby. Whether acquired as a gateway purchase into the field of motoring or as a necessary addition to a thorough collection, it's hard to beat a Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster for style, design and value!
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Columbus >Bars & Clubs > High-Beck Corner Tavern
564 S High St, Columbus, OH | Directions 4321539.950595 -82.998211
Sat-Sun: 12pm-2am, Mon-Fri: 11am-2am
Neighborhoods: German Village, South Columbus
THE Ping-Pong Bar – This place is funny/nice. Lawyers, judges, yuppies, students, Monday-Night-Riders, drunks, street-folk... Sandals, and stilettos. It's home-y, friendly, aloof, - sometimes rude... So far, not seen to be particularly dangerous. Crazy crowded - or (occasionally) almost dead. Decent mix of draft beer. Reasonable prices. The food is so-so-to-good. Multi-TV's are showing whatever's going on with sports. The staff can be your best friend, or distant/"spacey/etc."... Depends on who's behind the bar. Monday night "free pizza" is their famous claim to fame.
Oh. Except the ping-pong table. Unfortunately, as far is known, H-B the ONLY happening place in town with a ping-pong table. Set waaay in the back, you gotta make your way back to the center of it all. Lighting's bright; space is cramped, but adequate (having to often stop play, and share energy with focusing pool players, who's projecting butts get in the way... grrrr.) The orientation of the table keeps chasing balls very far to a minimum, thankfully.
Inevitably, the "best" ping-players in town - frat boys, ringers, date-night lovers, and the nationally-ranked - hopefully find this place. And, there is where the special action is. It's fun, fierce, ferocious - hopefully usually (shake-hands, if not pencil-grip) friendly - and the spinny/slammy truth.
If you're into ping-pong, at least, come check it out.
btw - The amplified music is various, and often great: classic R&R, R&B, blues and reggae.
The street-side patio is a sweet , gritty place to chill.
Highly recommended.
Very cool bar – I've been here early in the evening and late. Everything is different depending on the time, but one thing is consistent, they pad the tab! Be careful giving them your credit card too. Do not trust the help
Great tavern - good food – Great pub, good lunch, great staff except for happy hour. Great pizza, so-so bbq. Good lunch specials
Great Atmosphere – On our first visit we were really impressed. Loved the small neighborhood bar atmosphere. Will definitely visit again when in the downtown area.
Bar tender was friendly and the service was quick. Great place for lunch.
A Classic Bar – This is an old school bar. Stop in there more than once in a reasonable amount of time and they will remember you and make you feel like you've been there 1000's of times! It's not going to be the service of a TGIF or some corporate bar but it's personal service in a very chill atmosphere. If you're in a hurry it may not be the place to go. If you are looking to hang out, have a few drinks and some good food then this is the place! Almost forgot to mention that the drinks are cheaper than just about every other place in town!
Great ambiance, location. Terrible, terrible service – How can you go wrong with great beers, chill atmosphere, and FREE pizza on Mondays? I know one way: order the food. The service is incredibly rude and slow, as if they don't even care to have the few customers they get. I once waited over an hour for a simple sandwich (no special sides requirements or anything else), and when I finally HAD to leave and cancel my order the blonde bartender snarled and rolled their eyes at me. Then on top of it, the she played that petty game of taking her sweet time in getting my friend her credit card back, despite the fact that the place was virtually empty. I've seen them do it to other people too. Another time when I was there, a guy had the nerve to ask if he could order food 45 minutes before closing and the bartender cut him off before he finished talking , snapping that the kitchen was closed. When the customer pointed out that the 'Kitchen Open' light was still on, the bartender wordlessly turned around, turned it off, and smirked, "kitchen's closed now." Go for the free food, the bars and the pool table but order from that menu at your own risk!
Worst. Barbecue. Ever. – This is a great bar, and it's centrally located between downtown and German Village. They also have a ping-pong and pool table, and occasionally have a band. As a restaurant? Not so much. I went with three friends, and all of our meals were disappointing, one inedible. They pride themselves as a barbecue joint, but the sauce is gawd awful and every cut of meat was burnt to a crisp. We also had to hand in the order ourselves because there was no wait staff. I considered asking for my money back...
An oasis in a sea of pick-up joints, this is just a good place to drink and hang out. – Vibe
The bar has a woody, been-there-a-while neighborhood feel. The room is long, with a stage up front and booths, chairs, and a couple of games in the back. If you'd rather be outside you can sit on the front patio and watch the craziness at Victory's across the street.
Bands play on the weekends, and the bar set-up allows the music fans to dance or holler up front, while others can hang in the back and talk. It gets busy, but the bartenders stay on top of things while being friendly and attentive.
I'll Have the Usual
This place attracts a lot of regulars during the week, but they're not clique-y. You're all pretty much there to escape the meat market scene and chat.
The bar has a tavern menu of pizza, sandwiches and finger foods. The good news is that the kitchen stays open pretty late ("around 11") which is nice after an evening of carousing.
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