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My eighteenth birthday. I really don't feel any different. To my delight I had been chosen to play for England against France at netball. Was I chuffed.
However the future decided otherwise.
The Speedway was quite an exciting event and I was thrilled Ted was there and not George. When the meeting was over he asked me if he could take me home. Without a moment's hesitation I said "Yes".
We walked out to his motorbike and with my heart in a whirl I climbed on and away we went. Coming to the viaduct across the road the engine slowly died. There were green grassy banks by the concrete supports of the viaduct and as Ted said the engine was overheated, which of course I didn't believe, we would have to sit on the grass until it cooled.
The engine might have cooled but we didn't. Not that we went too far but he was the first man I had allowed so close to me.
It all seemed so right and when he asked me to marry him I just said "Yes" without hesitation. I think we were both surprised at the speed our relationship had reached.
After kissing and declaring forever we drove home and he left me promising to see me the next evening.
It was so wonderful to feel him close to me that I would have done anything he wanted or gone anywhere he said. I was lost to the world.
The next evening he came and met my mother and my sister and Harry. Harry was still devoted to Win.
Ted had an Aerial Square Four motor bike but Harry had a 250 cc bike. As Harry was six foot two and big with it and my sister was eighteen stone and five foot ten the poor little machine almost disappeared under them and was a source of hilarity whenever they went out.
On Saturday afternoon we decided to see the place Win and Harry frequented. This was Pevensey on the coast. After we arrived it was so crowded we soon left. Being so close to London it was popular. It was also where William first landed and fought in the 1400s. He went on to fight King Harold at Hastings and saw him killed by an arrow in the eye. History everywhere.
On the way home we saw a woodland that was green and inviting. It was a very hot day and that greenery couldn't be resisted. Ted pulled up onto the grassy border of the road and we walked on a narrow path between crowded trees and thick undergrowth. Suddenly we could hear water running and there was a small river running quite quickly and making the air so cool. We sat on the river bank and while I looked for a fish Ted just laughed at me. The kisses and cuddles were great but so was the relief from the heat.
Suddenly Ted said "Come on. Look at the light. It's nearly gone and will be dark under the trees."
We walked into the darkness to realise that we could not see any path or where we were. After wandering around and after I had fallen over a tree stump and Ted had fallen down a gully Ted said "Stop. We could break a leg or fall in the river or something." We just had to sit down where we were and wait for dawn.
We sat down but I took some convincing that spiders were not crawling over me. Gathering me into his lap he promised to keep guard against them if only I would try to sleep. What a hope. After a short while I suddenly said "Ted there are ghosts. They are coming this way."
Ted sat up and I pointed out the white lights dancing along and up and down. They were really scary.
In disgust Ted explained about marsh lights and the banks of the river being closer than we knew. I was only half convinced and didn't close my eyes.
I didn't think I closed my eyes but Ted woke me with a shake to say daylight was filtering through. True enough I could see all around us. Imagine our disgust to find ourselves sitting on the path we had lost in the dark.
Staggering to our feet and stretching out the kinks we made for the road. Our motorbike was still there but the swimsuits and towels were gone.
Climbing on the bike we drove off but not far along the road Ted spotted a road workman's hut and pulled over to it. There was a glowing hot fire outside the hut and we both eased up to the glowing drum while Ted explained to the man how we had been lost. To our surprise after a few minutes he handed us, with apologies, two jam tins with milkless tea in them. That tea tasted like nectar. Nice and sweet and hot.
Ted gave him a large tip and our thanks and off we sped. We debated where to go but settled for my place first.
Less explanations.
At my house all was quiet and I slipped in to bed without anyone being wiser. Ted arrived home to meet his mother furious because he had not let her know he was sleeping at my house. Needless to say he did not tell her what had really happened.
Ted came back in time for lunch and my mother very kindly made a salad and cold meat meal. Ted and I and my sister and Harry sat down and everyone was happy.
Ted used the tomato sauce and Harry said "After you" so Ted put the bottle down without screwing the top on. Harry picked it up as he turned to speak to my sister and shook it. Tomato sauce hit Win smack in the face and spread to curtains, walls, window behind her and even on the ceiling.
Consternation and screaming. My sister was not amused. Win never did have a sense of humour. I didn't help by laughing my head off. I don't think she ever forgave me. The two boys, with buckets of water, cleaned up and pacified my mother. I must say she did see the funny side and told my sister to be quiet and see it for an accident. Ted and I drove to Hyde Park and enjoyed the rest of the day in the sun.
The next day Sunday Ted told me his cousin Grace was coming to stay and his mother insisted he take her out for the evening. After having angry words he had agreed but also had a friend pulled in to make a foursome. They both had motor bikes and Grace was introduced to us as partner for George his friend.
I was quite surprised at the lavishly made up girl who was the cousin. Somehow I had expected a shy retiring person. Boy was I wrong. Heavy lipstick, mascara and eye shadow, I was in awe. Me with my washed clean look.
We went on a mild pub crawl. At the first pub the boys had beer, I had a shandy but miss, made up, insisted on a port. The next pub all was repeated and the next. Grace was giggling a lot but not too bad. However at the next place I decided as it was the last we would visit, to have a "Barley Wine". This was a very strong drink and only for someone used to it. I always ended with this drink and could take it but dear Grace decided to have one too.
We tried to dissuade her but she started making a scene so Ted bought one for her. Not much different until we stepped outside. Grace's legs went from under her and the boys propped her against the wall trying to decide how to get her home.
Finely she was tied to Ted by the sleeves of his jacket and a scarf George was wearing. This left her feet dangling so they tied them to the footrest with a headscarf she was wearing and two large handkerchiefs. What a scary journey that was. These days the police would be down like a ton of bricks.
George drove me home and Ted went home with Grace. It was the next day that I saw Ted and heard how he managed. He managed to get Grace into the house and up to her room without waking his mother. Then he didn't know what to do with her because she was completely helpless. He slowly undressed her and threw her nightdress on her, then tucked her into bed. Just in time as his mother called out "Is that you Teddy?" hoping she wouldn't speak to Grace so he said, "Yes. Go to sleep." and she did.
The next morning mother said "Poor Grace. She has a bad head. I think she must have a cold starting."
Ted arrived at my place about eleven o'clock and my mother invited him to lunch. It was a cold lunch as usual and afterwards we went to the park.
Sitting on a seat there Ted explained that his mother would have a fit if he said he was thinking of marriage so he wanted to go and see his grandmother. She doted on him and would shut his mother up. So we arranged to go to Nottingham the next weekend and announce our engagement.
I was quite excited and looked forward to the trip to the family outside Nottingham, Gotham in fact.
We saw each other every evening until the weekend and then the trip to his grandmother arrived. The idea was to leave early on Saturday morning arriving at grandmother's just after lunch.
Grandmother's house was a very old sturdy brick building and Ted walked up the wellworn path with confidence. I followed behind him like a lamb.
Grandma gave a gasp of delight at the sight of Ted but then he introduced me as the girl he wanted to marry and that let a storm loose.
She called me a made-up little tart, a fornicator, a wicked temptress and other things I can't remember and then ordered me out of her house.
Ted was white with shock and with his arm tight around me walked out to the bike. Nearly in tears from shock we just stood for a few minutes and then Ted said "Hop on. We'll go to Ciss's."
We drove to the other end of the village to another brick house. When we walked in Ciss gave Ted a big kiss and welcomed me. Ted explained what had happened at grandma's and Ciss laughed. "Don't you know the family met and decided you should marry your cousin Grace?"
Grace, make up plastered on and drunk as a skunk. Grandma called me names. She obviously didn't know Grace. I was even soberly dressed for once.
Ted said "No way. I'm marrying Dora."
Then Ciss made some tea and was really nice. Ted followed her out to the kitchen and when they came back Ciss said "Of course you can stay the night but there is only one bed. You'll have to sleep together."
Ted just looked at me with a pleading look. How could I say no. At last I fell.
Next day we met Uncle Jack and Ivy, his wife, with a little boy in a high chair. They were so nice and said not to take any notice of Grandma. Grandma's tongue had lashed them as well. She didn't agree with their marriage even though Ivy was pregnant. She was a sour sharp-tongued woman, bitter because another woman had taken her position of flower arranger in the church. She even stopped going to church. I was stunned at such pettiness.
We called in for Ted to say goodbye to Grandma. She handed him a bucket of scraps and slops to take down to the pigs at the bottom of the garden. Of course like a towny he went into the pen instead of throwing it over the wall into the trough. The three pigs rushed him and being huge they knocked him down in the smelly pig mud and walked on him. He stank.
Back at the house Grandma washed off his leathers, fortunately he wore leather jacket and trousers, and without a word to me said goodbye to him.
We set off for London with a haversack full of pears from Grandma's tree and after all the name calling we were quite happy.
Then came disaster.
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This 5 star charmer, 3 bedroom/3 bath North Shore Villa is a romantic oceanfront villa located between the beautiful Koo'lau Mountains and Hauula bay. Sights of a seemingly endless Pacific Ocean reaching towards a tranquil blue sky and 230 degree panoramic view is enjoyable from the private back yard, living room, dining room as well as from the Master bedroom! Hauula on Oahu, North Shore is a famous fishing town approximately 45 minutes from Honolulu International Airport on the Northeast windward coast of Oahu. Our villa is also conveniently located just 7 miles South of Turtle Bay Golf Course, 4 miles from the Polynesian Cultural Center or 15 minutes from the famous North Shore Beaches, Sacred Falls. Our spacious villa boasts an 1800 square foot living area with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths with tile and wooden floors throughout. This single unattached home also features a complete, large and open modern kitchen showcasing new cherry wood cabinets and granite counter tops. Also, completely furnished with gorgeous stainless steel finish dishwasher, stove, range and full-size refrigerator plus all the cooking utensils you'll need! We have also furnished all bedrooms with 300 thread count bed linens for your added comfort and convenience. The 2 Master suites are furnished for a onderful tropical feel and include a King-size 'Sealy' mattress. The 3rd bedroom has 2 twin size 'Sealy' mattress beds as well. Premium cable TV and a high-speed Internet access are also included with our villa. Relax, enjoy the sunrise and if lucky watch the sea turtles and whales from our breathtaking oceanfront villa. Also, don't forget about the fishing potential from our own backyard!!
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Oil and mixed media on canvas 36 in. x 48 in. (91.44 cm x 121.92 cm)
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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, artist and activist, offers political points of view in her paintings. The symbolic meanings she bestows on her paintings are often underscored by her use of materials. For the artist, who was raised on a Montana reservation, maps and Native American Ghost Dance subjects speak to personal identity as well as to cultural inheritance. Browning of America addresses themes of cultural oppression and environmental loss. Here, Smith regenerates centuries-old petroglyphic markings, found carved in stone, to depict male and female figures along with the buffalo, antelope, and other legendary animals that once roamed this vast, open continent. These overlay the modern definition of the United States, with the outlines of states and river systems faintly visible under translucent layers of paint. The inclusion of materials cut from newspapers and magazines, which list the "Invaders from the East," emphasizes the occupation of native lands by Europeans who displaced indigenous peoples. In effect, the drips and smears Smith creates become the veil of passing time and fading memory, formal choices emphasizing alternative viewpoints, but also aiming to encourage new dialogues regarding American history. —EA


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West Side Montessori is in the process of being re-accredited by the American Montessori Society. This is a title that WSM is very proud to have as one of only five schools Ohio and of 126 schools nationally who have this special recognition!
An important part of the process to retain the accreditation is to offer an anonymous parent survey which allows families to express their opinions about our school, including our strengths and areas of improvement. Every opinion counts!
Please take a few moments to complete the specific campus – Perrysburg or Toledo – by clicking a link below to participate. Complete the general questions and then skip to the program-specific questions that pertain to each of your children. Your comments are welcome.
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If done online, follow the directions to print off the "Thank You" page at the end of the survey, add your name, and return it to school. In doing so, you will earn two free hours of child care for your child! Your survey will still be submitted anonymously. Paper copies also are available at the front desk or you can complete an online survey using a laptop set up in the lobby.
Thank you for your continued support of West Side Montessori.
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Picture a peaceful nine-year-old child, kind and giving, passionate and joyful, and mostly in control of his or her emotions. Is this some alien species? Or is it possible to nurture peaceful children in our highly competitive, cynical and polarized society?
Research tells us that educating the emotions, teaching self-control, has a wider impact than preventing violence. Look at the widespread anti-bullying programs in place across our country today. And yet, mean spirited, demeaning behavior persists in elementary schools and beyond.
Surround your child with a caring community of adults who model emotional competence. Gently but firmly set the boundaries for your child's behavior to provide both physical and emotional security. When you lose your temper with your child out of frustration or exhaustion, apologize. Explain your feelings and actions to help your children recognize and accept their own mistakes, to understand that no one is perfect, no one is superior.
Stop calling your children good or bad. A child labeled good is only good in relation to someone else's being bad. Labeling encourages children to invest in keeping others bad to ensure superiority.It perpetuates a cycle of judgment and blame and discourages cooperation.
Build your child's self-confidence and empathy by supporting them in moments of personal crisis and demonstrating that helping others is as important as superior grades or winning the game. Each step you demonstrate toward cooperation and compassion is a step toward developing a peaceful child.
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Join us for a lively discussion led by Montessori-certified teachers on planting the seeds of peace within our children at school and at home. Each month features a new topic geared for the parents of children ages 3 through Kindergarten. Free and open to the public.
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How do you nurture a child to become his or her best self? Lovingly, tenderly, slowly, just like in nature. The transformation from baby to adult human being takes a full 24 years from birth to maturity. West Side Montessori capitalizes on the critical early childhood period of development through the tween years with insight and expertise by providing enriched learning opportunities as well as the time and opportunity for children to investigate their world so they develop the confidence to reach for the stars.
While exploring West Side's 37 acres of woods, meadows, pond and swales tiny children may discover skunk cabbage or feel the velvety leaves of marsh mullein while older children collect and learn the parts of native prairie plants, classify those plants by phylum, study the ecology of the Oak Openings and plant reproduction, and tend their own gardens. By middle school the pond becomes their classroom again when students collect and analyze water samples in preparation for community involvement in our local Maumee River Watershed Watch program.
Our highly-trained and experienced Montessori certified teachers create enticing indoor and outdoor classroom environments full of abundant learning materials where children challenge themselves and ask for more. An atmosphere of shared learning creates a peaceful and purposeful learning community. At each age and stage of growth West Side Montessori students cultivate high level skills and develop creativity and leadership. Each child gains independence as natural curiosity blossoms into a love of learning at West Side.
Montessori students develop a high degree of self-knowledge and grow up to be creative problem solvers and leaders who face the challenges of the future with grace, confidence, and tenacity.
Come and see for yourself how your child can grow with Montessori.
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The Spirit of Giving
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Cultivating the spirit of giving in children at an early age is important because it fosters a sense of belonging and self-worth. Very young children want to help. Encouraging them in simple acts of kindness such as bringing mommy a diaper for the new baby or helping daddy wash the car validates their place in the family. So what if their actions are incomplete or imprecise?
Your appreciation for their efforts makes their hearts sing.
Encouraging young children to reach beyond themselves and care for others is essential for healthy social development. Parents want their children to have friends, to learn give and take, to reach beyond themselves. This takes practice. It's not easy for young children to put others first.
The situations you create for your child to care for others should be real. From little ones carrying a box of tissues to a sick sibling to big kids unloading groceries from the car, each act of kindness should be rewarded with genuine affection.
It's important to explain to pre-school children why you go to visit a grandparent, or give money to a cause you value. The impression you make on tender young minds is validated by the actions that support your words.
When I hear of a 10 year-old forgoing birthday party presents and requesting contributions for a food bank instead, I know that the parents have thoughtfully developed a caring child who takes real pride in being a contributing member of society. The internal rewards are sustainable and help to develop social beings that can create a better world.
Who Should Take The Time Out? Part II
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Guest post by Chip DeLorenzo
Originally posted on May 29, 2013 at Maximize Your Talent
In the previous article we discussed that we, as adults, are often the ones who need a "time out" when we angered by our children. We also discussed ways to cool down when we "flip our lid" so that we can naturally reengage our prefrontal cortex (or rational brain), which regulates emotional responses and interpersonal responses. Now let's talk about how we can help our children develop their EQ by using a "positive time out."
To begin with, let's discuss some of the ways that time out is used with chlildren today. Many parents utilize some sort of punitive time out as a method to discipline their children. This practice became very popular in the 1970′s as parents sought out alternatives to corporal punishment. Today it is used everywhere you find children. Often, it is the primary tool for discipline.
When misbehaving, children are often asked to go to a predesignated area for a specified period of time, or until the adult retrieves them. The guiding ideas behind this discipline tool usually involve the parent wanting the child to think about what they have done, or experience the negative consequence of being isolated with the hopes that this will prevent future misbehavior. Sounds logical, right? However, consider your own experience, as many who read this article have personally experienced time: If you were sent to there as a child, did you ever take the time to truly think about what you had done? Did you consider the consequences of your actions, and devlop contrition and a sincere desire to set things right? I can't know what you thought about, but I can tell you what I thought about: how to get even, how to not get caught next time, and how to make my parents feel guilty for this obvious injustice!
One of the major tenets of positive discipline is that children do better when they feel better. "Feel better" does not mean pacified or happy at all times. When children are pacified they develop dependency and manipulation skills. By "feeling better" I refer to the experience that children have when taking responsibility for their actions, brought into the problem-solving process, and learn that mistakes are an opportunity to learn. When this happens they develop a sense of capability and responsibility for themselves and their family. In turn they experience a sense of connection and feel better about themselves and who they are.
One of the ways we can help children gain this sense of connection through personal responsibility is to teach them how to respond to stress, anger or sadness. A "positive time out" is an incredible way to teach children self-regulation and successful problem solving.
Here's how it works:
- Begin by teaching children about the concept of a "flipped lid," and explain matter-of-factly how the brain works to reengage the pre-frontal cortex and the importance of time in allowing this to happen.
- Explain how important it is to feel better in order to do better, and that it is really impossible to solve problems when your lid is flipped. (See Daniel Siegel's video in the previous article).
- Have a family meeting to design the positive time out area and define the ground rules: a) Choose an area with the children that would work to provide some privacy and comfort. b) Have the children help design the area—what it will look like and what things that they want to have in the area (things that will help them feel better, but not things that will allow them to disassociate like video games, computers, etc.).
- Develop ground rules together. Here are some suggested ground rules:
—Parents agree that no one gets sent to the positive time out area. Parents can suggest, but not force a child to go there (focus on self-regulation vs. parent regulation). This helps the children see the area as a special place where the can go to feel better vs. feel worse.
—If there is a problem to be solved, then it is agreed, up front, at the planning meeting that when the child feels better he/she will come to resolve the problem.
—Children can take the time that they need to cool down.
—Use a name other than "positive time out." Children often have a negative association with the term, especially if adult directed time outs have been used.
—Adults should avoid using punitive time-outs.
—Children come out when they're ready, and when the feel better.
—Name the area together: cool down place, feel better area, Oz, etc.
—When children get angry or very upset, ask them if they'd like to go to the "positive time out" area. Consider using a hand signal that has been pre-established to suggest taking a time-out to cool down.
—Use the positive time out area yourself when you need it. Modeling is your most potent parenting tool.
We began using a positive time out area with our second son, Nicholas. He was and is very quick to get sad and angry, especially if he perceives an injustice. We created the area with him, full of pillows, stuffed animals and a sleeping bag, and made it his special place. Whenever he was sad or angry we would ask him if he'd like to go to his "Feel Better Place," and most times he does. Sometimes we would go with him. It was a great tool for him, and he would almost always emerge in a better place emotionally, and would be able to solve whatever problem caused him to be upset.
The defining moment, however, for the "Feel Better Place" came one morning while I was making coffee. Nicholas came downstairs and asked what was for breakfast. I told him cereal. He fell to the floor in tears because he had been hoping for some steaming hot pancakes! Without being prompted, he picked himself up from the floor and went to his "Feel Better Place" without being prompted. Ten minutes later he emerged, and said to me, "Dad, I feel better now. What kind of cereal do we have?"
I laughed, thinking that he had developed some EQ skills that many adults would be envious to have, and that could have saved many a career!


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2600 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL | Directions 3371127.744385 -82.678911
Daily 5am-3pm
Neighborhoods: Bayview
Experienced Manager Needed – Just left the 4th St. N. locale. I was coldy welcomed when I walked in at 10am. I explained that I was a first-time customer coming in to try the breakfast specials I read about in an advertisement. I was told they would be here the same time tomorrow(7a-8:30a). I decided to re-think my attempt at trying this place on such a bad note. I ordered the Bacon Cheese Burger. I was never asked how I would like the burger cooked. I told her immediately this was not going to be a good experience, and I would like to speak to the owner. I asked the server if the burgers are all cooked the same or to order, and she balked at this question. She eventually said "she thinks medium". Upon being served, I cut into the 1/2 pounder and it was thoroughly cooked and dry. I told the server this was extremely disappointing, and she offered to have it re-made. I told her as a matter of principal, I do not waste food. I would give it to the homeless before allowing them to throw it away. I asked for dill slices to add to the burger because there wasn't any on my plate. I was brought 6 1/4 inch thick slices. I was expecting dill chips. I asked for the manager when I found out the owner wasn't in. A lady came and sat at my table, and after hearing my critique, she told me it wasn't a bad day until I came in. I abruptly changed gears in my conversation, and said I will need the owner's name and phone#. I was not going to be treated like an unwelcomed trespasser. I got my check and promptly paid for it. While paying, I was speaking to another employee that agreed that it was a great day up until i had a complaint. Apparently, my constructive criticism wasn't acceptable as constructive. I advised the cashier this is why a manager should be on duty. With a manager who has any common business skills and authority on behalf of the company, they could have smoothed over the situation right form the start. If I were the manager, I would have asked if the first-time customer, who was drawn into the restaurant due to the advertisement that our business spent money on in order to draw new customer's into the restraunt would like to order one of the breakfast special's as a courtesy, and an opportunity for us to gain their future business and maybe a referal. If I was the manager, and I was not made aware of the initial disappointment, I would, at the very least, offered to take 50% off the bill if the customer declined to have them re-make the burger and a comp. on my next visit. I wouldn't want to push the customer away from the business. It wasn't the fault of the customer to come into my business. It was the fault of the staff that the order wasn't taken and cooked properly. As the manager, I am responsible for my staff's professional conduct, and it would be my job to carefully apologize and caress the customer in a fashion that would make things all better, and we could gain that potential business and his referal's due to our consideration of his comfort and satisfaction. In this case, it was the complete opposite. I was condemned and shooed away like a peskey fly at an outdoor picnic. By the way, the Asst. Manager said she didn't know who the owner was. The cashier said his name was Louie and I would have to call the restaurant. She wasn't allowed to give his phone# out. I suggested she take my information, and have him call me. She told me to leave because I was keeping her from doing her job. I explained that I live in this community. Apparently, this didn't seem to be of any importance to her. Her name was Gina--the only one willing to provide a name is the one who eventually threw me out. At least she kept telling me to have a nice day. What a nice way to start the day. At least it can only get better. Can't wait to talk to you, Louie.
National Pig Day at Skyway Jack's – If you have never been to a Skyway Jack's National Pig Day, held every March 1st. You are missing a great time and tons of wonderful food!!!!!!!!!!
Pig Day is fun. Cat on the harmonica, games, jokes,trivia questions and stupid,(I mean fab prizes for correct answers)!
Servers in pink mini pig costmes sing,giant pigs wave guests into Jacks from the parking lot and a really great day of FUN!
Enjoy PIGGY PUDDING and great cakes on the house!
Portions are to die for! One meal can easly serve 2 adults or 3 children.
Chef Louie and his staff mean to please everyone who walks in, AND THEY DO!!!!!!!!
Mark next years calender for March 1st and join the crazy antics of Skyway Jack's
all around best place for breakfast or lunch!! – After 32 years of service, and all that has transpired...it is still the same Skyway Jacks! You find the same employees working that waited on you 10 years ago well as a couple new faces! Its good greasy southern home cooking that it always was....just like grandma use to make! If your from the north then try some Philadelphia Scrapple with some home fried potatoes...If your from the south try some scrambled brains with grits and a corn muffin. If your more traditional then maybe you should stick to bacon and eggs or some AWESOME pancakes! No matter what your taste may be, you can find something at Jacks! And dont forget their famous breakfast special Monday thru Friday (excluding all holidays) from 5am till 8am they have $2.29 specials! Get a cup of coffee with that and its $3.63 including tax for a full meal! You can name anywhere else that offers such a deal? This is by far my favorite place and highly recommend stopping by!
Best Brains – I grew up in St. Pete. I've always loved Jacks. Before fishing or after a late night. Always just as good! I've been to both north & south. Both were great!
My favorite was the scrammbled eggs & brains,potatoes & toast, MMMMMM good.
Big Disappointment – A once proud name, being ruined by bad service. Our waitress had to be tracked down, as she was too busy chatting with her friends to bother waiting on customers. Her response, when finally found was "you just sat down." News to me, we'd been looking for her for some time. She then called me a vulgar name at the kitchen window, loud enough for me to hear. I'm a long time customer who'll NEVER be back. Too bad, as the food is still good.
Jack's is a great value – Lunch at Jack's is very good. The food is wholesome and freshly prepared. Although the restaurant is not fancy, the service was great, and the staff was warm and friendly. Items on the menu such as the potato dishes are homemade. My burger was very tasty as was my husband liver.
The prices are reasonable.
Homespun neighborhood restaurant that's nirvana for breakfast. – The Scene
The row of ceramic, knick-knack pigs that stare goofily from behind the cash register is a little kitschy. Yes, the waitresses call you "hon." But that's all part of the charm of one of the Tampa Bay area's premier breakfast restaurants for more than 20 years. Founded by a retired Navy vet in a tiny building near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, it's built a remarkably diverse following, from construction workers to chic society ladies; from seniors to kids and housewives to professionals.
The Food
American-style practically anything: scrambled pork brains, smoked mackerel filet, eggs, grits, corn muffins and homemade corned-beef hash. Or order perfectly poached eggs topped with corned beef hash or french toast with some fancy sauce.
Great warm up place! – As a student at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg and a member of the SAR team there, I went here many times to warm up. The food is good, fast and the atmosphere cozy. Dont forget the water access tho!
Yuck!! – This place is horrible...there isn't much space between tables therefore you feel like you are sitting on top of your neighbor! Also, the food wasn't up to par! The wait staff sucked!!
Before eight-under $2 – Best breakfast deal on the Gulfcoast. No credit cards, no checks and no dissappoinments.
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Support Bailee in her battle against Chiari Malformation type 1. This brave little girl will need to have surgery in a few weeks, and every little bit helps. Read more about Bailee and donate here:
- hollygolightly I have to admit I never heard of Chiari Malformation until I saw this and then looked it up. Very sorry for what she is going through and for her family. I know it must be an emotional roller coaster. Many prayers and good thoughts to her,
Kid Rock on Silicon Valley Premiere
Watch Kid Rock on the premiere of Mike Judge's new HBO series Silicon Valley, Sunday 4/6 at 10PM.
- bart The first line spoken in "Silicon Valley" is delivered by Kid Rock. He is performing at a corporate party, to zero applause or attention. "Fuck these guys!" he exclaims in disgust. Perfect casting for corporate excess in SV.
- bart Nice job Kid!
- Jobabs_69 Good, was hoping somebody would post a summary. Shannon posted on FB and Twitter yesterday that the first scene/segment was supposed to be the best. Now I gotta go find a way to watch it.
- montanaanna Nice to see you, Mr. Ritchie & great job! :D Thanks, Bart, for your take because I was laughing too hard at Kid singing 'Cucci' in the midst of men with no apparent frame of reference ;D Their zero attention made me laugh even harder! :D
- DianaR Ugh....what a stinker of a crowd. You would never see such apathy at real KR concert :)
- Jobabs_69 That's what made it so funny, Diana! I couldn't help but think the crowd at the NCAA Tailgate last night in Dallas was a wee more responsive than the computer software guys. :-)
- Sweet I can't watch this on youtube because in my country it can see.i want to see this episode ......
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Adderall™ and Kid Rock To Launch New Energy Drink "Adderall Up!"
Immediate and Extended Release Drinks Aimed at Athletes Of All Ages (By Prescription Only)
April 1, 2014 - New York, NY - Shire Plc and Kid Rock are pleased to announce the launch of a new sports energy drink, "Adderall Up!" The new energy drink, which will be available in Immediate Release and Extended Release formulas is expected to be available for purchase (with prescription) by the end of 2014. The brand is in talks with the FDA for a prescription free formula to follow. The immediate release formula is intended to provide a short burst of energy, while the extended release formula is meant to provide power for longer endurance activities. Initial flavors will include Grape, Raspberry, and Speed Juice, which is a special secret blend of tropical fruit flavors.
Says Kid Rock "For the first 20 years of my career to get ready for a show, or even for playing basketball with my friends, I relied solely on cocaine. Since the advent of Adderall, I haven't touched the stuff. When (Shire CEO) Flemming approached me about an energy drink, I couldn't believe no one had done it yet. This is a no-brainer. When I'm on stage I need energy, hydration, and focus - Adderall Up! gives me all of that. I'm just hoping someday we can work out a way to incorporate Badass Beer into the equation, but for now we're starting healthy."
Says Shire CEO Flemming Ornskov "No one likes to see their kids come in last place, that's why we invented Adderall in the first place. Now, from the classroom to the schoolyard, your child is going to perform like the winner you always knew they had inside of them. We are excited to be entering a long-term partnership with Kid Rock as his love of the product and genuine enthusiasm has helped define Adderall Up! since it's inception."
Adderall Up! will be available in leading pharmacies including Rite Aid, Duane Reade and CVS starting May 1st.
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Kid Rock is one of America's largest musical personalities. In addition to selling over 26 million albums worldwide and selling out stadiums and arenas for more than a decade, he is an ardent supporter of our military at home and abroad, and a leader in helping to raise money and awareness for causes relating to the rebuilding of Detroit. His most recent album "Rebel Soul" is out now on Top Dog / Atlantic records.
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- Cherri lol I was like OMG REALLY
- bronco94 Great Idea....Just took mine but a drink would be cool.
- angelageddes I've heard it all...lol if it were only that simple...happy april 1st!!
- lizasimmons April Fools joke or what?
- brennapeyton The marketing potential is endless. Think about this- Adderall UP! OG Adderall UP! HO Adderall UP! EMSP...
- Jobabs_69 I have to admit, I read this article early this morning before I was fully awake (I.e.--not realizing today's date). My first thought was 'WTF?' It didn't click until later after I was fully functioning. Well played, Rock, well played.
- DianaR First time I read this I thought it was strange; then I thought "hey, it's April Fools Day" Good one!
- JJinJersey LMAO good one. Could see ya adding up all the money if that was on the market. Cha ching
- sheilasmith just love it! its you Rock..such a sense of humour..too bad I read it 4 days too late..still funny! Can I have some?
- Sweetnessbaby18 Please let me meet you! <3
- tutone22 Lol js
- hollygolightly I knew it! Really.
Another great cruise with great folks and good times! Thank you for once again for all the great gifts! Hope everyone had fun! Rock on - Kid Rock
- DianaR What's the yellow thing? Don't think that flask will fit in a hip or breast pocket! LOL. And,a cruise ship with an antelope head? Or whatever that is? Cool room.
- Jobabs_69 Diana, that's a giant rubber ducky! "Rubber Ducky...you're the one!" I always think of Ernie on Sesame Street when I see a rubber ducky...
- shellermk Virgins from Mass~ had an amazing time on our first CTM cruise! See you next year! :)
- cupcakesugarpie XXXOOOXXX
- tanaray looks like so much fun, I didnt get to go because i saved for 2 yrs to see you then got to at the casino in spokane on sept 21 2013 was promised a meet and greet but they lied and blamed you, I know better, you dont blow off fans like that
- tanaray but i am on disability and that was my one shot to thank you and shake your hand for all you have done for me it is a long story but you have saved my life twice, please if you see this just give me a shout out or email it would make my
- tanaray bucket list and fulfill the dream of a very ill fan just to thank you and tell you my story firstname.lastname@example.com please.... thanks, your amazing.....
- nichole4 I just want to see u in concert. It would have to be front row though ;-)
- wmcdowell welcome to the party is the song that comes to mind
- jrand2 Hey Kid, I have a ideal that I feel would go over huge for your fans, sell Videos of each concert. I have purchased Diff DVD over the yrs, and nothing is like the concert you went to because you always throw your little commits in here and
- cathyradlein Hope you have as much fun wearing the neon yellow Motherfucker Tshirt as we did! I took pics standing between tons of people - even that motherfucker McGrath!
- TammyRenee How was your time? Would you ever consider having a smaller crowd? You would be able to hang out, here or there & not get hounded every time you turn around. It would be a sweet vacation...with your true fans! Don't for about me- YOU ROCK
- mrh I cant wait!
- beckymccoy Coming to see you once again Kid Rock!!! Looking forward to a great show and good times as usual!! Love you!!
- e72 when r u coming to Fredericksburg Va we have enough people here to sell out a concert and we also have Va live
Hey Kid Rock Fans Down Under
Check out the new Kid Rock Aussie fansite here:
- Kidrockrulz Pity mines never been acknowledged :( www.aussiekidrockfanclub.webs.com
- bluesuedeshoe Awesome site, think they've been around awhile, but cool to see them here, hope you add them to your LINK page. People do not realize how much time and effort goes into running a great fansite. Bob and TBT are blessed with devoted.
- emtiff2 Hey kid, my first name is Rebel. I am 41 years old. So I guess I am The Real Rebel. you have my e-mail address. My last name is norwiegn. A Rebel Viking I have some ? for you. Please contact.
- Yo Good pic.
- Jobabs_69 Great photos. Safe travels home to all cruisers. Saving those dead presidents for next year's CTM.
- duchess Mmmm Kid Rock looks like my candy apple! THIRP! :p LOL
- DianaR Looks nice and warm :-) Wish I was there
- cmtbarbie8 Looks like fun.:)
- uberfan THANK YOU WEB CREW;;;ANGEL and KELLY aka GATEKEEPER---CANT use there friend RONNY who was the MOD-for the old KRC to Bully and use friends to make up lies and ack like they are incharge of the web site.I have NOT FORGOT. COWARDS.......
- fishing Can't wait to see you again, this time at the Great Minnesota Get-together!
- paigevincent Great time as always!!!
- cindybrown Yummy,
- riarich SWEET
- Gaylerocks Had a blast again. Cant wait to do it again, and do it again...and rock all night and then do it again!! Already looking forward to CTM 6. Thanks for the good times with good people. <3
- e72 i want this on my facebook pageit wont let me
- Jobabs_69 Hey, I see Bart! (Not really)
- krsval LOL JoBabs :) Thanks for posting a few pics, Webcrew!
- DianaR Looks like a wild time !
- colestephrocks Such a good time had by all!
Chillin' The Most Cruise Digital Pre-Party Highlights
Check out some pics of our cruisers as they prepare to hit the high seas on CtM5:
See even more pictures at KidRock.com/Cruise
- pdkjmccourt Sweet!
- DianaR Have fun cruisers! Please post me some "shirtless shots" LOL. Of KR, of course!!
- DianaR Hopefully will have the Q & A again this year. Those are always FUN to watch!
- duchess SOOOO FUCKING JELOUS!!!! GRRRRRRRR LOL
- Gaylerocks Hey, I know that girl...It's Patty! and she was a virgin who had a blast and is one of your biggest fans!!
- Gaylerocks Q & A was a blast!! I got to ask a question and had so much fun...despite not having much of a voice left. Cant wait for CTM 6!!
Enter the February Community Contest
Only a few days left to enter our February community contest!
With a One-Two...Its Two for One:
Its Valentine's month and no one here is spending it solo. Tell us who you love - its okay if its your spouse, your cat or your librarian, we don't care as long as you make us swoon. Tell us why you're so devoted and the best answer will win two prizes - one for you and one you can give to your loved one. You'll each get an exclusive t-shirt and some Made in Detroit swag.
Check out last month's "Kid Rock Resolutions" contest winner, beckyhammer!
Her Kid Rock Resolution was "Moving to Detroit to rehab a 112 yr old home for me and working on my own and with other groups restoring those beautiful homes in Detroit to give them to returning soldiers, artists and others to help revitalize Detroit!"
Join or Login to the Community to post your entry!
- JoshCropper We've got the best community!
- Sweet Dear kid rock you are special also for this.i hope that you can help your city .is this the mission for you .i like your soul.
- TammyRenee With a One-Two...I am still Kid Rock crazy! I must say its a little issue I have of so wanting to meet him! I just love listening to him...singing, talking or whatever! I keep looking for new CDs (knowing there are no new ones out yet!)�


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My name is Rachel and I am a student conducting research on how community gardens can benefit the Charlotte Hispanic community and trying to understand why so few members of that community are currently participating in community gardens. I was wondering if anybody on here new of projects that currently target Hispanics or of gardens that currently have a decent amount of Hispanic participation. Additionally any insights into the topic would be greatly appreciated.
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Two thoughts come to mind (though I don't actually have data to support them)--Hispanics who live in apartments, like anyone who lives in an apartment, are constrained by lack of land--most property managers would not be cool with people gardening in their space. Second, a lot of individual plot gardens where people rent space are linked to neighborhood associations--at least that's how people learn about openings (and most have waiting lists...and there are good reasons for that), so depending on the ratio of Hispanic homeownership in a community versus rental (not to mention language barriers when those exist), you'll probably see corresponding ratios of participants in the gardens. Gardens you might look at--school gardens in schools where there is a high Hispanic population--you can check to see how involved the parents get. Two schools come to mind because they are part of the Friendship Gardens network--Billingsville Elementary and Shamrock Gardens Elementary, but I know Billingsville has struggled to get parent support on workdays, though teachers are quite involved. And one of the teachers is Hispanic. Shamrock Gardens is transitioning, but they have had a little more parent and community involvement, but I don't know the demographics of that. You might also look at Winterfield Elementary, which is on Parks and Rec land, but has both individual plots and a school garden. Great model, but I have no clue about participation there. I know there's a waiting list.
I assume you've already talked to Latin American Coalition to see if they know about any programs specifically aimed at Hispanic gardeners, but you might also unpack the idea of a "Hispanic community" a little bit more. My guess is that a project like community gardening that would be targeted at a purely political construct like "Hispanic community" won't get a lot of play because immigrant families probably do not see themselves as part of a broad "hispanic" community. Sure, when it comes to getting political messages translated and finding stores that stock familiar items and brands, that kind of grouping works, but with gardening, it might be a harder sell. We did a mobile market in a predominantly hispanic, low-income neighborhood last summer and had a tremendous response, so it 's not that the demand for fresh produce isn't there, but there may be other cultural factors at play.
Just think about all the specialty stores on the Central Avenue corridor--bakeries and groceries within a block or two of one another--what kinds of regional differences exist between those stores that appeal to different segments of the "hispanic community"? Are people gardening in their backyards or balconies? Is there social stigma against gardening? Like I said, I'm not the expert. If you're at UNCC, you should look up Audrey Henderson. She's in the Master's program in Latin American Studies and she's done work on Mexican immigrants and recycling, among other things and could probably help you with some connections as well as insights into how they shop and what kinds of foods have greater resonance.
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(The News-Register staff) -- CARLTON -- Highway 47 traffic is being flagged past the scene of a crash that sheered off a power pole and knocked down electric lines.
PGE is on the scene repairing the lines.
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Councilman William Smith, chair of the Administration and Finance Committee recommended to council that they assign Dr. Curtis Smith to the planning commission through August 2014 and Ann Towner and Les Spivey through August 2016. The commissioners' terms began in September of this year.
Spivey, who had walked out on council's public hearing held Nov. 19, apologized for his frustration with their "lack of proper parliamentary procedure" and complimented town staff on the "great job" they did in preparing for and cleaning up after the 34th Annual Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade.
"When I went out in the morning, they were cleaning at the time and the place looked like we'd never had a parade," Spivey said.
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Councilwoman Rebecca Nunn made a motion that town council permanently modify the agenda to ensure that the Dec. 17 meetings, and future sessions, comply with state law.
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The issues
Most consumers know that apparel manufacturing is a low-wage industry that has largely moved offshore to developing countries around the globe. While serious problems like unsafe working conditions or labor rights violations are regularly reported in the media, it is often difficult for consumers to know if these are relevant to an apparel brand they are considering purchasing. Apparel companies rarely own their own factories, but instead rely on a large number of suppliers to manufacture their clothes. It is often impossible to get public information on which manufacturers supply which brands. This limits the impact that consumer demand for socially responsible production has on apparel companies.
Similar issues affect environmental considerations. The apparel industry largely relies on fibers such as conventional cotton, which require significant amounts of water and energy to grow and generates substantial amounts of pollution. Textile dyeing and washing mills also consume water and energy resources and release harmful chemicals. Because manufacturing is typically occurring in developing countries, regulatory controls are often lax and consumers have little access to information about environmental impacts.
Within the industry, some apparel companies are taking steps to reduce the social and environmental impacts of their supply chain. It is now possible to separate the leading brands from the laggards across a variety of metrics. Since information about the impacts of specific products is generally unavailable, GoodGuide focuses on rating the brands that consumers encounter when shopping for clothes.
What to look for
- Buy from brands that are transparent about their supply chain, that press for improved working conditions at their suppliers, and that are taking steps to reduce the environmental impacts of their production operations.
- Buy from brands that support a living wage or social wage premium.
- Buy from brands that educate consumers about the steps you can take to reduce the lifecycle impacts of owning an item of clothing.
- Buy products that are made of environmentally preferred fabrics, such as organic cotton or that are certified for minimal use of toxic chemicals.
What to avoid
- Avoid brands that do not disclose information about where their products are produced or how they monitor working conditions in their supply chain.
- Avoid products with features that are associated with adverse environmental impacts, such as fabrics that need high temperature tumble-drying.
- Avoid products made with "distressed" fabrics, which require additional resources to prematurely age the item.
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- Don't assume a high-fashion brand name or a premium price means the product is manufactured in a socially or environmentally responsible fashion. Look for concrete evidence a brand leads the pack in performance in these areas.
- Remember that a significant part of the overall environmental impact of clothing occurs during the use phase – this means that your choices and behavior can have a significant effect. Select easy care fabrics. You significantly reduce the energy and pollution impacts of clothing choices if the item does not require ironing, can be washed in cold water, and can air- or cool tumble dried. Read (and follow) the care instructions. Garments are often washed more than necessary and this increases water and energy consumption.
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Our scientists have rated 52 Activewear brands
Our highest rated apparel brands work closely with their supply chains to improve working conditions and minimize environmental impacts. The best brands disclose the identity of their suppliers, audit how they perform on labor issues and make public the steps they take to respond to violations. They also design their products using life cycle principles and educate consumers about how to reduce impacts. Our lowest rated apparel brands are made by companies that are not focused on improving working conditions or reducing environmental impacts across their supply chain. Read More
Scoring Apparel
Information about the environmental and social impacts of specific apparel products is generally unavailable, so GoodGuide focuses on rating the brands that consumers encounter when shopping for clothes. Even at the brand level, it is often difficult to characterize performance because apparel companies rarely operate their own factories, but instead rely on a large number of suppliers to manufacture their clothes. Until companies do a better job of providing transparency into their supply chain, our ability to accurately score brands based on their relative performance will be subject to significant uncertainties.
Environment scores are assigned to apparel brands by combining GoodGuide's standard company indicators of environmental performance (weighted at 50%) with brand-level environmental indicators that address issues that are specific to the apparel sector (weighted at 50%).
Our brand-level environmental assessment is based on indicators of
- Sustainable product design, including whether the brand integrates life cycle assessment principles into product design and participates in sustainable supply chain organizations;
- Green production practices, including whether the brand publishes a Restricted Substances List which limits use of hazardous chemicals and sources at least some of its fiber from sustainable producers;
- Consumer education initiatives, including whether the brand designs products to reduce the environmental impacts of owning its products or educates consumers about the steps they can take to reduce the amounts of energy or water used to clean and dry clothing;
- Commitment to transparency, including whether the brand publicly discloses a list of its suppliers and provides consumers with life cycle impact data on its operations or its products.
Social scores are assigned to apparel brands by combining GoodGuide's standard company indicators of social performance (50%) with brand-level social indicators that address issues that are specific to the apparel sector (weighted at 50%).
Our brand-level social assessment is based on indicators of
- Fair pay for workers, specifically whether the brand has a meaningful policy to support living wages or social wage premiums within its supply chain;
- Decent working conditions, measured by how the brand audits and responds to labor and working condition violations in its factories;
- Commitment to transparency, including whether the brand publicly discloses a list of its suppliers and any labor or working condition issues at those suppliers;
- Responsible purchasing policies, specifically whether the brand proactively addresses business practices like last minute order changes that can impact working conditions.
Health scores are not assigned to apparel brands because this product category does not generally pose health risks to consumers.
Scoring Methodology
In contrast with most product categories evaluated by GoodGuide, apparel ratings are assigned to brands and not products. Many apparel companies have multiple brands, as well as distinct product lines within a brand. In general, brands receive the same scores as their parent apparel company, unless there is a clear indication for a specific brand that it operates according to a significantly different set of environmental or social policies. When GoodGuide collects data for brand-level assessments, it reviews company and brand websites – but it does not credit a brand for positive performance that is limited to apparel sub-categories (like shoes) that we do not currently rate.
Environmental Scoring Methodology
To structure its evaluation of environmental performance issues specific to the apparel sector, GoodGuide reviewed frameworks developed within the industry (e.g., such as the Eco Index) as well as academic life cycle assessments. Most of these assessments require detailed product-level and supply chain data that are generally unavailable from most apparel brands. After determining the kinds of data that can be acquired from publicly available sources, we selected our set of brand-level indicators to characterize key sector-specific environmental performance and transparency issues and scored them using the following procedures:
Sustainable product design indicators
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) informed product design – Integrating a life cycle perspective into a garment's design phase can have a positive environmental impact over the garment's lifetime. For instance, some fibers require ironing while others require minimal resources to wash and dry in the home. Industry leaders have corporate programs that integrate the principles of LCA into design, including giving designers the tools they need to minimize environmental impacts before products are made. Brands with some evidence of life cycle assessment are given an average score, while brands that do not make any public mention of life cycle thinking score lowest.
Sustainable supply chain support – Because of the complexity of the apparel supply chain, individual companies acting alone to enhance environmental initiatives can have limited industry-wide impact. Active support for one or more of 15 industry-wide organizations that are attempting to improve environmental conditions (e.g., WWF Low Carbon Manufacturing Standard, NRDC Cleaner by Design, Leather Working Group, BSR Clean Cargo Working Group) is an indicator of a brand's commitment to improving the sustainability of its supply chain. Some credit is awarded to brands that promote such industry efforts through internal standards or codes of conduct, while brands that make no public mention of improving sustainability in their supply chain score lowest.
Green production practices
Restricted Substance List (RSL) disclosure – RSLs specify the hazardous chemicals that a manufacturer does not want used when making products for a given brand. Brands that publish their RSL score highest, because disclosure conveys the significance the brand assigns to reducing bad-actor chemicals and enables public assessment of the potential environmental health risks associated with its manufacturing operations (e.g., are hazardous dyes that could contribute to environmental damage used?). Adoption of industry association lists such as AAFA or support for organizations that address RSLs such as AFIRM or Bluesign receives positive credit. Use of sustainable fibers (e.g., in brands that have been certified Organic or Fair Trade also results in positive credit due to the reduced use of hazardous chemicals. Brands operating with RSLs that are not publicly disclosed receive an average score, and brands with no evidence of a RSL score lowest.
Sustainable fibers – Brands that source at least some of their fiber from suppliers that are operated sustainably receive positive credit. Because "sustainable" or "environmentally preferred" fibers do not have a standard definition, GoodGuide credited brands that have made a meaningful commitment to acquire fiber from any one of 10 organizations that operate sustainably grown/managed fiber programs (e.g., Fairtrade, Organic, Oeko-Tex, etc.).
Consumer education
Impact reduction during product use – How consumers wash and dry an apparel product is the single biggest variable determining the overall life cycle impact of that clothing, because of the energy use and its associated environmental impacts (from green house gasses and air pollution). Apparel brands that recognize the consumer's significant role in the overall impact of its product receive positive credit. The highest scores are given to brands with programs that actively educate consumers about how to care for their clothes in the most resource efficient manner.
Commitment to transparency
Life Cycle information on product or brand level – GoodGuide gives positive credit to brands that have conducted LCA studies on specific products because this is a strong indicator of the company's commitment to understanding the range of impacts associated with its operations. Brands that characterize brand-level impacts only receive an average score. Brands that have not disclosed any information about quantifying their environmental impacts at the product or brand level score lowest.
List of suppliers – GoodGuide gives positive credit to brands that have publicly disclosed a list of their suppliers, as this is a prerequisite for any credible evaluation of a brand's overall environmental performance. Apparel manufacturing facilities are overwhelmingly located outside of the U.S so standard regulatory sources of information about pollution releases (like EPA's TRI program) usually do not cover a brand's manufacturing impacts. Even with a list of suppliers, assessing local production impacts in developing world countries is difficult, but without a list, it is impossible. Transparency about supply chains is crucial to create incentives for individual factories to improve their environmental performance.
Social Scoring Methodology
GoodGuide identified a set of brand-level indicators that could be used to enhance our standard rating of company social performance and scored them using the following procedures:
Fair pay for workers – Minimum wages in developing countries are often less than 50% of what is considered a "living" or "social" wage (i.e., a wage that enables workers to escape poverty). While there is no single standard definition or agreed-upon methodology for calculating a living wage, all definitions include provisions for meeting people's basic needs plus resources for discretionary savings or a culturally-specific basket of goods. A social wage is a fair trade price premium for products that workers determine how to divide. GoodGuide assessed whether a brand includes a living wage or social premium mandate in its supply chain policies. The best policies include detail about enforcement mechanisms and show evidence that wage improvements are occurring. Basic codes of conduct that only address meeting minimum wage or industry standard levels are regarded as insufficient.
Decent working conditions
Auditing best practices – Because the apparel sector has been under scrutiny for its labor conditions longer than other industries, there are widespread and well developed practices for auditing for labor conditions. Brands receive positive credit if they follow best practices like use of off-site worker interviews, unannounced visits, and local consultation with non-profits and other organizations that have insight into conditions for workers.
Response to violations – Given conditions in the industry, violations are found at nearly all factories used by apparel brands. How brands respond to factory violations is a strong indicator of their commitment to improving working conditions in their supply chain. GoodGuide scores are based on reports by the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), a leading NGO that compiles independent factory-level performance data. WRC evaluates labor violations in factories and communicates with brands to encourage them to exercise their leverage to improve labor conditions in their supply chain. Brands receive positive credit for engaging with a supplier to respond to violations found by WRC (rather than abandoning a problematic factory), for obtaining remediation for workers affected by violations, and for supporting the development of independent dispute resolution mechanisms or recognizing worker association and collective bargaining rights.
Commitment to transparency
List of suppliers – GoodGuide gives positive credit to brands that have publicly disclosed a list of their suppliers, as this is a prerequisite for any credible evaluation of a brand's overall social footprint. Transparency in the supply chain is crucial in the apparel sector because of the large number of labor violations that are recorded in supply chain factories. Publicly disclosing a supplier list is crucial to verify labor compliance claims by brands.
Transparency about labor violations – GoodGuide gives positive credit to brands that publish data about factory violations uncovered through their auditing process. The most transparent brands provide factory-specific data that can be verified by third parties. Less transparent brands may restrict their disclosure to violation data that has been aggregated across all of its suppliers. Aggregate data without a supplier list precludes verification of a brand's claims about its labor violation record, so brands only receive credit for transparency if their supplier lists are disclosed as well.
Responsible purchasing practices – GoodGuide gives positive credit to brands that address purchasing practices that can contribute to the creation of poor working conditions or labor violations. For example, frequently changing orders at the last minute can lead to overtime violations as workers are forced to work excessive hours to complete orders. The highest scoring companies have internal policies to manage the social impacts of their purchasing policies and strengthen relationships with suppliers, including minimizing order changes, activity-based costing to ensure adequate wages are possible for the work supplied, and focusing on long-term supplier relationships.
Note: Emerging Issues
GoodGuide is tracking an emerging issue involving the addition of silver nanoparticles or other biocidal agents to clothing to prevent odors. Concerns include the impacts of nanoparticle release into the environment and the potential health risks of exposures to chemicals via clothing. It was not possible to incorporate these concerns into GoodGuide apparel ratings at this time because it would require product-level data that are generally unavailable.


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