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Last season was an incredible year for the rookies.
At quarterback, you had the Panthers' Cam Newton and the Bengals' Andy Dalton, the record-breaker and the playoff-maker.
Need a pass rusher? Try Aldon Smith, Von Miller or Ryan Kerrigan. Thirteen rookies had at least five sacks; that's more than there had been among rookies the previous four seasons combined.
You had ready-made stars in Bengals WR A.J. Green and Cowboys OT Tyron Smith. There were plug-and-play stalwarts in Texans DE J.J. Watt, Bills DT Marcell Dareus and Browns NT Phil Taylor.
Cardinals KR Patrick Peterson set the all-time punt-return TD mark with four, and he was coming around as a corner, too.
And this pert group was fantastic without the benefit of an offseason. The 2011 class will have to go down as one of the all-time best first-year crops to ever join the league.
But what made it more special was the contributions of the lesser-known players. The guys we mentioned above … all were first-rounders except for Dalton, who was the third pick of the second round. But you can't overlook some stunning standouts from down the line, such as Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (third round), Buccaneers LB Mason Foster (third), Seahawks LB K.J. Wright (fourth), Titans LB Colin McCarthy (fourth), Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (fifth), Eagles C Jason Kelce (sixth round) and Seahawks WR Doug Baldwin (undrafted).
Now this year's group, personnel folks have said, is probably not as strong. But every season we see rookies outside the top two rounds come in and contribute readily from the get-go.
Because the rookies — all 253 draft picks from April — are meeting this week in Cleveland for the league-mandated Rookie Symposium, I thought we should take a look at the third-rounders (and below) who could be the surprise performers in their first year in the league.
Clearly, the kids paid attention to the Symposium speakers last year, even though it was a hastily arranged event following the lockout. The kids this year have a tough act to follow — and learning a thing or two this week certainly will help.
This might now and forever be the Andrew Luck-RG3 draft, but here are the top 10 rookies from outside the first two rounds to keep an eye on:
Colts TE Dwayne Allen
Third round (64th overall pick)
It was Allen, and not second-rounder Coby Fleener, out there with the first team in the Colts' June minicamp, and though both will play a lot early, you can't overlook what Allen will bring. He has a sturdier NFL frame now and is the better blocker of the two, the Rob Gronkowski to Fleener's Aaron Hernandez, if you are into making those kinds of comparisons. The Colts' duo is not ready for that kind of stardom, but don't be shocked to see Allen doing a lot his first season.
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson
Third round (75th pick)
Something tells me people are wildly underrating his chances to win the starting job, if not in camp then perhaps shortly thereafter if Matt Flynn doesn't blow some minds (I already have eliminated Tarvaris Jackson from this race, as you can see). Wilson is a different kind of animal, and you can read some more of my love for him in this week's issue of PFW. He's a tremendous leader and thrower, and I could not care less about his height. I think head coach Pete Carroll agrees with me, and is struggling mightily to keep a poker face about how much he likes the kid. Coordinator Darrell Bevell will find ways to work Wilson outside the pocket, and the return of WR Sidney Rice makes this a very strong group of receivers, with Baldwin finding a home in the slot. Watch out for Wilson — I think he'll be one of this summer's biggest surprises.
Patriots DE Jake Bequette
Third round (90th pick)
Scouts either loved him or hated him. The Patriots took two front-seven players, first-rounders DE Chandler Jones and LB Dont'a Hightower, ahead of Bequette. And it's not as if the team has produced a bevy of instant contributors on that side of the ball in recent years. So what gives? Bequette is confident, some say borderline cocky, and that will help him surge in what appears to be a part-time role awaiting him as a rookie. The Patriots worked almost exclusively in their sub defenses in the recent minicamp, and Bequette stood out as a rusher in drills. He could be an 8-10-sack player and send someone like 2010 second-round DE Jermaine Cunningham packing for a roster spot.
Cardinals ORT Bobby Massie
Fourth round (112th pick)
He'll have to beat out Jeremy Bridges, but Massie has the goods to start as a rookie on a line that must show improvement. Massie's athleticism is his calling card, and his strength and arm length are both plusses. But what Ken Whisenhunt and offensive coordinator Mike Miller have to like best about their rookie tackle is that he is a tested run blocker who thrived in the proving-ground SEC on a weekly basis on an Ole Miss team that routinely was outmanned in terms of talent. RB Beanie Wells was far more effective last season running to his left (117-592-5 rushing, 5.1-yard average) than his right (72-278-1, 3.9-yard average), to the point where they almost stopped trying to go that way late last season, and the Cardinals want to be more balanced. Massie will have a chance to help them do that.
Saints WR Nick Toon
Round Four (122nd pick)
Nineteen receivers were drafted before Toon, including a slew in Round Four, but he has a chance to be the Saints' No. 4 receiver right away and could see plenty of passes in the Saints' juiced-up attack. Toon is built like a slightly smaller version of Marques Colston, and Colston recently was impressed with the rookie, calling him "very intelligent and smooth" and that Toon "just gets it." Having a father (Al, who was a Jet from 1985-1992) who is 133rd all-time in receiving yards might have something to do with that. In this offense, Toon has a chance to be a big factor right away.
Panthers CB Josh Norman
Round Five (143rd pick)
The brash rookie is already talking up how he matched up with new teammate, WR Steve Smith, and frustrated the All-Pro wideout. That prompted Smith to praise the rookie but also remind him of reality. "Once late July, August comes, he's going to learn very quickly this isn't Coastal Carolina," Smith told the Charlotte Observer. "I look forward to camp. I hope he looks forward to camp, just like all the other DBs because the first week is never a good day for them when we've got this offense with Chud (offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski). It's going to be early and often and real quick." Still, we hear that Norman is zooming up the depth chart and could end up starting, pushing Captain Munnerlyn inside to nickel duty. Norman has more than just hollow bravado: He can press cover, has some ballhawking ability and a strong frame. Plus, he's a little older (24, turning 25 in December) than your typical rookie.
Steelers RB Chris Rainey
Round Five (159th overall)
In Arizona, Todd Haley had LaRod Stephens-Howling. In Kansas City, he had Dexter McCluster. Now, as the Steelers' offensive coordinator, Haley has another pint-sized multitasker. Rainey has caught the eye of Haley and team observers alike for his speed and soft hands, and he could be used as a sub-package wonder. "You'll see him do a little bit of everything," Haley has said. Rainey wasn't used a ton on returns at Florida — where he played the Percy (Harvin) position without much production dropoff — but could see work there, too, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers haven't had this kind of burst in the backfield since Willie Parker was in his prime.
Raiders WR Juron Criner
Fifth round (168th pick)
You knew that Al Davis was gone and that a new regime was in place when the Raiders drafted Criner, a receiver whose main deficiency was his lack of speed. His school-record 32 touchdowns at Arizona, however, show that Criner can produce, and his recent minicamp and OTA performances have created some real buzz. The Raiders have had May and June standouts previously who failed to carry that into the regular season, but Criner could be an exception. QB Carson Palmer had T.J. Houshmandzadeh in Cincinnati, and Criner reminds some of a slightly slower, slightly bigger version of him. Criner could be the team's primary red-zone receiving target with no tight ends of note, although fellow (undrafted) rookie Rod Streater also has opened eyes. Keep track of both guys on a rebuilding Raiders club.
Jets S Antonio Allen
Round Seven (242nd pick)
Jets DB coach Dennis Thurman said that Allen is adjusting to playing in space, something he didn't do a lot of at South Carolina, but added that "with continued progress, we may have found something in the seventh round." Allen plays a position that has been a problem for the Jets for parts of the past two seasons, especially in 2011, and he has the playmaking DNA (20 tackles for loss, 10 turnovers forced, three touchdowns in his final two college seasons) to get on the field early. With LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell, the two would-be starters, carrying injury histories with them, Allen might slide into a role by default.
Bengals LB Emmanuel Lamur
Head coach Marvin Lewis recently gushed about the undrafted rookies the Bengals have brought in. "I've been as impressed with this group of undrafted players as I think I have ever been in my 22 years in the NFL, or 21 years — whatever it's been," Lewis said. "I think it's going to be a group that really has an opportunity where guys have legitimate shots to make the football team." That group includes former Arizona State star LB Vontaze Burfict, but the undrafted linebacker who has shown up repeatedly has been Lamur. He has shown great range in coverage and could earn a sub-package role as a red-zone defender, where Lamur did his best work in the June minicamp, if he makes the team. Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer couldn't come up with Lamur's last name in early June, but offered high praise, which if you know Zimmer is a rare thing: "He looks good. He's got a chance to be a player."


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Say what you will about "Gossip Girl" (okay, it's terrible) but the show has served as a career launching pad of sorts. Blake Lively is currently making most of her exposure on the show landing some decent movie gigs ("The Town," Oliver Stone's "Savages"); Taylor Momsen has fashioned some sort of music career no one would otherwise care about, while it's only a matter of time before Leighton Meester finds her groove into the big time and is on her way after scoring a hit earlier this year with "The Roommate." Which brings us pretty boy and master of Brown Steel (see above) Ed Westwick. He seems to be moving his way up in the world, nabbing a small part in Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar" and is now getting ready bust his iambic pentameter on our faces (that sounds gross) in a Shakespeare film.
Variety reports that Westwick will take the role of Tybalt yet another version of "Romeo & Juliet" this time starring "True Grit" breakout star Hailee Steinfeld (as Juliet) and Holly Hunter as The Nurse. This latest incarnation will be directed by Carlo Carlie who is probably best known for 1993's "Flight of the Innocent," but who also directed the 1995 ghost dog movie "Fluke." On the plus side, the film has a script by Julian Fellowes ("Gosford Park," "Downton Abbey") so yeah, this could go either way at this point.
Filming will start this summer in Italy which sounds like a pretty nice vacation.
padre | May 24, 2011 3:47 AM
Lemonface is getting work. Good for him.
jt | May 24, 2011 3:09 AM
Wilmer Valderrama lookin' ass.
Lucy | May 23, 2011 11:29 AM
I really hope this turns out good and I have high hopes since Julian Fellowes is writing the script. His show Downton Abbey is a wonderful and I love it. Beautiful writing and I think Hailee Steinfeld is a great actress and I'm happy she is playing Juilet. But I have to agree with Will, not a fan of Holly Hunter anyway but I wish they had given the role to a great character actress.
Will | May 23, 2011 11:17 AM
Disappointed in Holly Hunter's casting as The Nurse, since I've been hoping for some great character actress to get the part.


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Tali-Banned Cigar Club
Here's a recent thank you care package we received from the Tali-Banned Cigar Club, operating out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. In it was the club's challenge coin, a flag flown Christmas Day on our behalf and more. We are so proud and so humbled to have received it.
The recurring theme in all of these thank you letters seems to be that our servicemen and women enjoy cigars as a little piece of home. We're only too glad to have provided these brave men and women some small measure of comfort. Check out the official site for the Tali-Banned Cigar Club here to learn more about the organization.
Below is the full text of the letter.
Thank you very much for your donation of cigars to those of us here at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
Our little group gathers outside one a week, rain, clear, or cold. We've seen attendance close to 100 in recent weeks despite the temperatures dipping below freezing. We gather around a couple of burn barrels to relax with all ranks and branches of the service, as well as many Jordanians, Egyptians, Poles, and civilians Your cigars went to newcomers who may not have brought a cigar their first time, as well as to supply cigars to troops at several of the FOBs supported by Bagram.
I am relatively new to the world of cigars, but my weekly cigar with the club has been the one truly enjoyable event of my tour; I return home in just a couple of weeks. Thank you very much for contributing to our little piece of home we've enjoyed while here.
I have included a disc with photos of our weekly "Tali-Banned Cigar Club" meeting, our club coin, as well as a flag flown on Christmas Day on a mission across Afghanistan on your behalf as a token of our appreciation. Your company was named and received applause for your support last week. I am not alone in my gratitude. On behalf of our club, I thank you for your support.
TSgt Benjamin Green
92 Security Forces Squadron
Fairchild AFB
Challenge Coin
Cigars for Troops in Afghanistan
Famous Smoke Shop proudly supports our soldiers with Cigars for Troops. Cigars are always among the most-requested items from our hard-working men and women serving overseas. We feel a cigar is a great way to share a piece of home and a brief respite from the stresses of military service, and so we're glad to support our brave troops with cigars in a variety of ways. We hope we can play a small part in making their lives just a little bit easier and less stressful. We recently deployed a care package to Kandahar, Afghanistan, where it was received and distributed by Capt. Robert Hughs. While no thanks was needed, Capt. Hughs was kind and gracious enough to respond with a thank you note along with some pictures of himself and friends enjoying the cigars we sent over. We'd like to share them with all of you so you can see our military members enjoying our fine hobby, and to inspire all of you to get involved in any way you can!
We take great pleasure in sharing a smoke with these heroes, and thrive on continuing to support our troops!
Capt. Robert Hughs writes,
"Thank you for the cigars, from the many teams in Kandahar, Afghanistan: Army, Air Force, Navy and Afghans. We appreciate the good smokes!"
(Capt Hughs, an Afghan Police Officer and Maj Diaz take a break to enjoy some good smokes while drinking Chai.)
(After a rigorous day with the combat medics, Maj Diaz and Capt B take time out to enjoy some fine, hand-rolled premium cigars. )
(How high was the stress level this day? Probably higher than the stress level of your day, but not high enough to ruin the enjoyment of a good smoke for these tough guys!)
Battalion Commander's Nittany-6 (from Pennsylvania)
It all started on October 20, 2011, with a simple request from LTC Larry Dugan to Robert DeSousa, who is a LTC in the PA Army National Guard and also serves as state director for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey. The Battalion Commander's Nittany-6 (from Pennsylvania) had just in arrived in Iraq for their tour of duty.
"Any chance of hooking us up w/ some cigars and a humidor? The unit we're replacing isn't really into the social cigar smoking thing, but our HHQ (SB) is–it'd help the Command relationship and overall mission I'm sure…"
LTC Lawrence Larry Dugan
Battalion Commander
In an effort to help out Commander Dugan, Mr. DeSousa, wrote to Famous Smoke Shop president, Arthur Zaretsky:
Subject: Cigars for Soldiers.
Hate to bother you. This is a PA unit. 135 guys. They just arrived in Iraq. They will be the last unit there. Do you send cigars to troops?
Bob DeSousa
Arthur replied, saying he'd be happy to oblige and forwarded the message on to the Customer Service Manager, Cory Reinhard. Mr. Reinhard, who has done this on many occasions for U.S. troops, set the wheels in motion. Once everyone was in the loop, the following package was prepared and shipped out within 24 hours:
50 CAO OSA Sol cigars, 50 La Gloria Artesanos Retro cigars, 35 Vegas Cubanas cigars by Don Pepin, all neatly packed in a Perdomo 80 cigar travel case. That's quite an impressive stash. At least one topflight cigar for every soldier in the unit, plus a humidor that can take plenty of punishment and keep all those cigars fresh under the harsh conditions of Iraq's climate and desert (see photo).
As noted above, sending cigars to the troops is nothing new to Famous Smoke Shop. We've been doing it since the war in Iraq started, and have also sent cigars to U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan. The call center has even had phone-in orders where customers ordered extra cigars to be sent to the troops. Additionally, there is a group of local retail store customers who annually collect cigars for the troops and ship them out during the Christmas holidays.
"I'm proud to be able to support our troops by providing them with our products and giving them a little piece of home," said Mr. Reinhard. "They are serving and protecting us and our country. Being able to assist them is the least we can do."
Cigars for Troops: Famous Warriors
Whatever your foreign policy views, I'm sure you'll agree that supporting our troops is one of the most important things we can do. Stateside and abroad, these brave men and women nobly endeavor to protect our way of life from all threats, foreign and domestic; they bravely facilitate the very blanket of freedom enjoyed by all Americans.
We at Famous are only too happy to help in our own way: by sending them cigars and cigar accessories.
We recently received this heart-warming letter of thanks. While we are honored, we are not worthy…it is SrA Bomgaars and his brothers and sisters in uniform who deserve the gratitude.
Today, and every day, we thank you for all that you do.
To the Famous Smoke Shop Gang;
First of all happy holidays! We hope you all had a wonderful time with all of your friends and loved ones. Second of all thank you all very much for your more than generous donation to us. You all went way above and beyond, and that means a ton to us. We cant thank you guys enough. We made this photo for you to say thanks. I will get some more pics of us smoking your cigars when we have some free time during the day. But again thank you for brightening up our days and doing this for us.
SrA Joel Bomgaars
(the one on the right in the picture)


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Minnesota Vikings
Chad Greenway - #52 - LB
|6' 2"/ 242 lbs.
|Mt. Vernon, SD
|Years played
|2006, 1st round, 17th pick by Vikings
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers, Vikings in, Bears left out
The Vikings earned a rematch with Green Bay in the wild-card playoffs but the Bears have nothing to show for 10 regular-season wins.
Week 17 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Alfred Morris, Everson Griffen and Darius Reynaud as its Players of the Week.
Peterson misses record, but leads Vikings to playoffs
Adrian Peterson came within 9 yards of Eric Dickerson's rushing record, finishing with 199 yards and powering the Vikings into the playoffs, 37-34 over Green Bay.
Week 16 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Russell Wilson, Geno Atkins and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
Week 17 playoff scenarios
Seeding is up for grabs in the AFC, while five teams fight for two spots in the NFC playoffs in Week 17.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers roll, Vikes control fate
The Packers might have wrapped up the North, but the Vikings' win Sunday means they control their fate in Week 17.
Redskins-Cowboys flexed to prime time in Week 17
The Week 17 game between the Redskins and Cowboys for the NFC East title has been flex into the primetime slot.
Vikings upset Texans 23-6
Christian Ponder threw a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart added a score and Blair Walsh kicked three field goals in the Vikings' win over the Texans.
Vikings figure to look different at receiver
After this season, the receiver position is set to undergo a facelift in Minnesota, with Percy Harvin's return still to be determined.
Week 15 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Adrian Peterson, J.J. Watt and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
Peterson, Watt make MVP cases, rally contenders
In what might be one of the few true head-to-head battles for MVP either Adrian Peterson or J.J. Watt might have the chance to earn the award in Week 16.
NFC North Spin cycle: Packers' win has Bears on outside looking in
The Packers continued their dominance over the Bears, sweeping the season series and clinching first place in the NFC North.
Peterson runs for 212, Vikings top Rams
Adrian Peterson ran for a season-best 212 yards, and the Vikings spoiled the Rams' home finale Sunday with a 36-22 win.
Vikings defense taking strides toward improving
The Vikings' defense isn't great statistically, but it's making plays when it needs to more consistently than last season.
Key matchup: Vikings D-line vs. Rams O-line
Here's a look at the key matchup in St. Louis with the Vikings and Rams both in serious need of a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Greenway has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an injury replacement for DeMarcus Ware of the Dallas Cowboys.||||||| The Vikings made the announcement Thursday. Greenway will be the first Vikings linebacker to play in consecutive Pro Bowls since Scott Studwell in 1987-88. Greenway was picked as an injury replacement last year for Lance Briggs of the Chicago Bears.
Greenway has been fined $21,000 by the NFL for unnecessary roughness.||||||| Greenway struck Lions receiver Calvin Johnson in the head and neck area in last Sunday's victory over Detroit.
The Minnesota Vikings have placed the franchise tag on Greenway. The Vikings announced the decision Monday.||||||| Greenway has led the team in tackles for three straight seasons. He was chosen the team's 2010 defensive MVP and had 149 tackles. Greenway will be entering his sixth season in the league, including a rookie season that he sat out with a knee injury.
Greenway was placed on injured reserve Thursday, ending the rookie's season.||||||| Greenway, the team's first-round draft pick, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while covering a kickoff in Monday night's exhibition game against Oakland.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Greenway is out for the season with a knee injury suffered during the Vikings' 16-13 preseason loss to the Oakland Raiders on Monday. The team has not released details of the injury, but it is reported to be a torn ACL.||||||| Greenway was selected by the Vikings with the 17th selection overall in April's NFL draft. The outside linebacker out of Iowa had 252 tackles, seven sacks four interceptions and 20 passes deflected in 45 games for the Hawkeyes.


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Darryl Sharpton - #51 - LB
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|Coral Gables, FL
|Miami (FL)
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|2010, 4th round, 4th pick by Texans
Comeback another sign Texans have turned corner?
The Texans overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to win at Washington on Sunday, running their record to 2-0 and keeping a one-game lead in the AFC South and perhaps signaling they are developing into legitimate contenders.
Texans WR Johnson has mild ankle sprain
Two Texans underwent MRIs Monday on their ankles. WR Andre Johnson has a mild sprain and is listed as day-to-day but is expected to start in Week Three. TE James Casey is expected to be out with an ankle sprain.
Schaub, Texans flip the script in Week Two
The Texans and QB Matt Schaub taught fantasy players a valuable lesson on Sunday: Don't read too much into one game.
Kubiak comes through in crunch time
Speculation mounted about Gary Kubiak's future in Houston late last season, but, thanks to the play of DE Mario Williams and others, owner Bob McNair is reaping the rewards of his loyalty after the Texans' impressive start.
Texans WR Johnson will have MRI on right ankle
Texans WR Andre Johnson will undergo an MRI on his right ankle this week. He left Sunday's game in the third quarter, only to return in the fourth period and haul in the game-tying TD pass.
Rackers FG gives Texans OT win over Redskins
Neil Rackers kicked a 35-yard field goal with 3:24 left in overtime, and Matt Schaub's 497 set a franchise record Sunday as the Houston Texans improved to 2-0 with a 30-27 win over the Washington Redskins.
Loss of promising Barwin weakens Texans' DE depth
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Wheat - Meantime Brewing Company Limited
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United Kingdom (England)
2.6/5 rDev -26.3%
Lovely looking brown bottle,330ml, best before 23rd Jan 2010, drank 6th Nov 2009.
Poured into a Corsendonk badged, stemmed tulip glass. A small amount of sediment sat within the glass, but the beer was almost crystal clear, golden and lively. A white head left before it could settle, leaving a wisp and collar.
The aroma was of yeast and peaches, not the normal banana and vanilla smells associated with this style. Nothing wrong with that, except the label claimed banana, cloves and toffee smells.
Wheat flavoured in the taste, fairly dry for the style, yeasty too.
Not overly impressed I'm afraid, the 5% ABV is evident, but it doesn't do anything to add any substance to the beer.
11-06-2009 16:59:45 | More by BlackHaddock
3.5/5 rDev -0.8%
07-14-2014 22:32:26 | More by Griffith
3.88/5 rDev +9.9%
A clouded copper toned brew with lots of small bubbles, a white fizzy head that leaves no lacing.
A smell of yeast, oranges and spices, in that order.
The taste has a pure initial sweetness, then some bitter orange sourness and bitterness, a spicy character like cloves and cumin.
Rather high carbonation, lively bubbles, a refreshing feeling. The finish is dry.
Not bad, a bit sweet for being the perfect summer refresher. But fits nicely in a cooler and damper climate.
10-01-2010 09:35:44 | More by rarbring
3.88/5 rDev +9.9%
I just had to try a hefe on cask.
a: This was the appropriate cloudy golden wheat color. It was served to me with a few big bubbles for a head.
s: Pretty much spot-on for the style with lots of bananas and bubblegum plus a hint of clove.
t: Plenty of semi-tart bananas up front with a drier clove bit at the end.
m: I don't think the cask was quite at its prime, but for a stlye I associate with heavy carbonation this worked pretty well.
o: My first German style beer on cask and my first from England was very good. Glad I got to try this.
11-05-2011 17:36:40 | More by DIM
United Kingdom (England)
4.08/5 rDev +15.6%
A 330ml bottle with a BB of Nov 2011. Rear label mentions that a strain of Bavarian yeast is used in the brewing of this wheat beer.
Poured into a Guinness pint glass; bottle was swirled towards the end to ensure the yeast was fully suspended. A cloudy, almost opaque golden-amber hue. Fine carbonation is visible at the edge of the glass. Produces a thick creamy head of white foam, although this subsides quite quickly. A complex aroma of yeasty sourness, fruity esters, bananas and cloves - fantastic!
Taste is pleasingly sour, with extra bite from the carbonation. Notes of yeast, fruit esters, bananas and cloves all mingling on the palate. A flavour smorgasbord! Mouthfeel is very smooth and velvety, with prickliness from the CO2 (this fades after a while). Faint sour yeast aftertaste.
A lovely hefeweizen - subtly acidic with lots of yeast flavours contributing to the taste. A good match for genuine German hefes, and worth your time if you come across it.
03-10-2011 23:58:24 | More by jazzyjeff13
3.58/5 rDev +1.4%
Amber color, a little hazy but without loosing its brightness with lots of head with good density and retention.
Mild aroma of cereals, yeast and cloves. And a predominant citric smell leaning towards orange like and a hint of banana.
Taste similar to aroma, with a zesty and citric flavor of orange and lime. Not so sweet and more acid in comparison to other wheat beers. Extremely refreshing with a superior drinkability of his counterparties.
12-06-2012 20:00:31 | More by FLima
United Kingdom (Scotland)
3.6/5 rDev +2%
My 100th review on here so it's fitting it should be a hefeweizen.
A terrific golden orange colour that cloudy as expected. The lack of a good head was a slight disappointment.
A pleasant & unique combination of banana and toffee that works well together & is rounded off nicely with spices & cloves at the back. Refreshingly pleasant & well balanced.
The taste of wheat & banana make up the main flavours of this beer & work well without being outstanding. There is a nice hint of toffee in there too which is different whilst still tasting like a hefeweizen.
Plenty of fizz and carbonation to this one, it is light bodied but could do with being more crisp in the finish.
This was a nice, enjoyable hefeweizen but definitely not the best I've tried. It works on some levels but the alcohol content can be tasted through the banana flavouring, in addition to this the lack of a head was a real let down.
05-15-2011 20:13:24 | More by flyingpig
United Kingdom (Scotland)
3.5/5 rDev -0.8%
33cl bottle poured into my Scheider Weisse Weissbier glass
A- Cloudy yeasty pale blonde with 3 finger head after aggressive pour. Head reduces very quickly, lacing is average.
S- The banana quality in the nose is fantastic, so fresh. Some clove notes.
T- Lots of banana again, fading to a faint bitterness, every so slightly thin finish. The banana lingers on. Maybe some youghurt creaminess.
M- Medium to high carbonation, light, spritzy, but a bit thin.
D- The banana element is delicious in the nose and tongue but appearance is letting it down. If the beer had a little more body to it, it would be a winner as the smell is excellent. Still very refreshing and easily drinkable.
04-09-2010 12:36:19 | More by seanyfo
3.5/5 rDev -0.8%
12-20-2011 19:35:17 | More by weaselchew
United Kingdom (England)
3.1/5 rDev -12.2%
Appearance: Honey coloured and cloudy. Pours with a medium white head, although it has poor retention.
Aroma: Grainy wheat, with a slight sweetness. Orange, and possible a hint of honey or maybe toffee.
Taste: The initial flavours are citrus, followed by a hint of sourness. After this there are sweet toffee flavours combined with a sugary biscuitiness, ending the beer with a lingering sweet graininess.
Mouthfeel: Fresh. and crisp, with a mild sharpness.
Drinkability: Not the best beer I have had from the Meantime brewery. It is very refreshing but it lacks something in the flavours. Unfortunately, this is just an average offering from an otherwise fantastic brewery.
09-07-2009 21:38:50 | More by PartyBear
United Kingdom (England)
3.08/5 rDev -12.7%
330 mL brown bottle poured into a pint glass.
A: orangeish brown and cloudy beer with a relatively thin head.
S: a touch of orange zest, and a powdery/dry smell.
T: I keep trying Meantime products really hoping to like them but so far, I've been a bit disappointed. Wheat is ok. Just ok. The scent and initial taste on the tongue promises a lot but doesn't deliver on the finish.
M: mouthfeel was weak as well, not quite enough bite to keep my attention.
D: would definitely give this a second chance . . .
04-04-2010 21:25:06 | More by fullsweep
4.05/5 rDev +14.7%
Another all around good brew by Meantime true to style in Hefeweizen with the following couple of devuiations:
Could be fruitier - more banana and clove please
Could have better head
Could be a bit cloudier
Is kind of herbal / spicy - I guess that s a British twist really but really enjoyed trinking one!
08-06-2009 21:01:32 | More by DerBayer
3.5/5 rDev -0.8%
04-08-2014 09:06:29 | More by Troublebar
United Kingdom (England)
3.38/5 rDev -4.2%
Poured into Hefe Weiss style glass, decent dense white head, typical of Wheat beers, though body not as cloudy as some. Aroma typical of German style Hefe Weiss beers, though less pronounced as the best - cloves, fruity and banana's.
Taste similar to the German style (and probably the best UK brewed German Weiss style I have tasted) though slightly sweeter finish than most German Weiss beers. No great depth of flavours however, and a light finish - making it less satisfying than the best of the German's.
However, for a UK brewed German style Weiss beer, think it's a decent job and would have it again, though not in preference to Schneider, Wehenstephener, Erdinger, Maisels or Andechs etc!
B'ham UK Nov 2009
11-17-2009 09:29:23 | More by JohnW
United Kingdom (England)
3.65/5 rDev +3.4%
poured from a 330ml bottle into a UK pint glass (at my parents so nothing else available!)
pours an amber colour and fairly clear for a wheat beer with some hazing
very little head, what there was vanished in the first minute and almost no lacing as I drank
smells of citrus, toffee, yeast
tastes very much banana and cloves, slight strains of toffee and citrus, more orange than lemon
maybe a little too carbonated/fizzy for my liking but so much as to ruin the experience
12-18-2011 15:05:54 | More by Ruds
United Kingdom (Wales)
4.45/5 rDev +26.1%
330ml brown bottle poured into a Hoegaarden Witbier glass.
A. A brown/amber cloudy beer with a creamy head that shrank to a depth of approximately 2mm and sat on top of the beer.
N. Similar to the Hoegaarden, spicy notes with curacao knocking at the door plus a hint of banana and cloves.
T. Warming spicy clove notes dominate with banana. A touch of creaminess joins in the blend too.
M. Smooth, clean and easy drinking.
A very good English take on the German wheat beer. Pity it is only a 335 ml bottle rather than a 500ml.
04-17-2010 16:14:49 | More by AEK
United Kingdom (England)
3.34/5 rDev -5.4%
08-12-2014 20:50:20 | More by steverx8
United Kingdom (England)
3.15/5 rDev -10.8%
Pours dead, flat, and a reasonably cloudy light amber.
Smell is hay and banana..
Slightly spicy. Quite restrainted spice, no real hops but a light, dry finish. A very subtle hint of barnyard-ish yeast is probably the best thing going on here. In total, not a lot happening, but quite unoffensive.
Thin watery body and minimal carbonation.
Honestly, this is completely unoffensive, not interesting, but not bad. Could pound these all night.
02-14-2010 19:35:38 | More by Trizzle
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
3.6/5 rDev +2%
330ml bottle, consumed Jun 2011.
A - Hazy amber body with a rapidly dissipating head that disappears almost entirely.
S - Spicy banana and clove aromas lead, with some orangey fruit notes and wheat backing them up.
T - Similar to the aromas, banana, cloves and wheat are the prominent taste, light and sweet finish with a brief sweet aftertaste.
M - Medium body, medium carbonation, smooth finish.
O - Overall quite a pleasant beer to sit and enjoy. Possibly a little sweet for a session beer, but certainly one to appreciate.
06-11-2011 05:45:48 | More by Wattsox
United Kingdom (England)
4/5 rDev +13.3%
01-07-2013 17:17:28 | More by Dracook
3.25/5 rDev -7.9%
03-25-2012 21:19:54 | More by Morningstorm
United Kingdom (England)
2.98/5 rDev -15.6%
Poured into an Old Speckled Hen pint glass. Pours with a very small head which dissipates extremely quickly. No lacing, looks quite disappointing, very little head, but at least the color is a nice golden wheat yellow.
Smells quite decent - quite a bit of banana, clove and wheat, very little bit of hop spiciness.
Tastes a lot blander than the smell - a bit of banana and estery flavors which really are secondary to the quite prominent yeasty flavor. It's not very intense, a decent imitation of a hefeweizen but too light and weakly flavored to be anywhere near a good hefe.
The mouthfeel is too carbonated, drinks moderately easily but far too gassy to really be enjoyable. Decent, but really not that great as a hefeweizen.
03-08-2010 00:04:27 | More by mike130
Wheat from Meantime Brewing Company Limited
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- Website: http://www.emberbreck.com/
- Phone: 9705479595x
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Dinner: 5:00pm - Close.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
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- Executive Chef: Scott Boshaw
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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- Private Party Contact: Max Everhart 9705479595x
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A new restaurant in Breckenridge built on the reputation and talent of Chef/Owner Scott Boshaw. "Never rest on your laurels," are words Scott lives by and this is evident in his globally-influenced menu and the contemporary styling of this historical Victorian home. We invite you for après-ski at the bar, a casual dinner with friends, or a romantic evening. Put a spark in your night. Let us warm your soul.Continued
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85 reviews since May 4, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.7
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
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- Disappointed for first timeOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/29/2014I go to Ember from time to time. It is typically superb. This evening, however, I was very disappointed. After a menus rework, The crab stuffed pork loin dish was not well conceived. Worse, however, the pork was significantly underdone. Very pink and cool. Most of it wasn't really edible for me.
- Must visitValentineGirlVIPDined on 8/22/2014Went there during family vacation. We tried the best restaurants in town almost everyday and this was the best of them all. Chef combined food ingredients of various cuisine of the world to form original & creative menu which resulted in extremely tasty dishes. For appetizers, we had the lamp tacos, carnitas in a tamale shell, and calamari. For dinner we had the sweet potato pasta, pork chop, monk fish, and buffalo tenderloin. ALL were absolutely delicious! Waiters were professional, friendly & knowledgeable, and the restaurant had a great energy just like its chef. We are very happy to end our vacation in Breckenridge at Ember's.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DinnerJimmDined on 8/22/2014Outstanding food! The scallops were tremendous, the chicken was the best ever! Spaghetti squash with the chicken was delightful. Great wine list and just a superb dinner.Special Features:
- ExcellentRicycleDined on 8/21/2014My third time at Ember. Exquisite food and service. Would highly recommend as a first choice in Breckenridge.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Ember, Breckenridge, COgolferladyDined on 8/19/2014Ember, owned by a local chef, should not be missed. The food presentation is excellent, service very good, food is delicious and the ambiance is delightful. There are areas upstairs available for privacy, or a group, should that be what you desire. Eating upstairs or downstairs, or out on the patio on a lovely evening, you will be pleasantly surprised.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointing...GourmandVIPDined on 8/18/2014I hadn't been to Ember in quite a while. Sometimes, I feel that they try too hard to been innovative and should just stick to preparing good food. One time I was there and they had fried eatable bugs (crickets?) as a garnish...really? In a relaxed ski town? This time, I ordered the scallops which had good flavor, but very mushy...not good. And the risotto was incredibly dry and sticky. I was hungry, so I ate it...my husband's meal was fine...just a starter. I'll give them one more try in the future. We sat at the bar...bartender was great with generous pours!
- EmberKTelVIPDined on 8/17/2014Our dinner at Ember was very good. My wife had the monk fish and thoroughly enjoyed her meal. I had the chicken breast and it was very good. A fine meal in downtown Breckenridge.Special Features:
- Breckenridge SaviorCaraalexDined on 8/10/2014After 4 days on vacation in Breckenridge, CO, my husband and I were begining to wonder if there were any great restaurants in town. Well, after our dining experience at Ember, I can say our answer, thankfully, is "Yes". We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience from the food, to ambience, to the amazing friendly service. We started out the meal with calamari and the duck gumbo, wonderfully complex, tasty dishes. The duck gumbo was a standout dish, but for anyone reading this review it will not be available, it was a daily special. Try the soup. I recomment the smors dessert. Yummy! I can't end this review without complimenting our server, Parker. He helped make this meal a truly memorable experience. Thanks, Parker.Special Features:
- Ignite your taste budsRobbiBVIPDined on 8/9/2014Ember is such a treat in Breckenridge. Make sure and sample one of their inventively creative cocktails with custom infused liquors if you're feeling adventurous. The menu changed seasonally so there's always something new to try. We've never been disappointed with anything we've tried.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/8/2014Have eaten here several times and it is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten at. Great menu and serviceSpecial Features:
- The bestJimenaDined on 8/7/2014Simply the best retaurant in Breckenridge!! I come every summer and find great surprises in the menu! My favorite restaurant by far.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful Dinner in BreckPhageDined on 8/2/2014First, if you go here make a reservation. Too many people were turned away during our dinner because they didn't have reservations. The restaurant is well appointed and contemporary. Our server, Jake, was great! A server who knows the menu, has an informed opinion, and can serve with grace is a true gem. We found the menu to be so much more than expected in Breck. Wonderful, creative food pairings left us wanting to come back again. Serving sizes were more than adequate - the hardest choice of the night was the decision to brush my teeth or not; the lingering tastes were that good.Special Features:
- Excellent Dinner SpotSusanJDined on 8/1/2014We've visited this restaurant for several years and I must say this was one of the best meals we've had.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Hidden Gem!SCSIDDined on 7/29/2014Ember is the best place we ate on our four-day escape to Breckenridge. It's not on Main Street (though only 1/2 block off the main drag), so I hardly ever saw lines when we walked past. I could see how the menu might scare some people away. The ingredients in the course descriptions don't always look like they would work well together, but the chef does a great job of making a balanced dish that tastes great. I had the Monkfish, and it was fantastic! If the altitude hadn't been bothering me on that particular day, I would have gone for something off the "kindle" menu as well. We chose the fudge chocolate ice cream swirled with pecans and bacon, with a maple glaze for desert, and were not disappointed. Definitely check this place out!Special Features:
- New Breck FavoriteNightontheTownDined on 7/29/2014We had an absolutely awesome dinner here last week. The monkfish was some of the best I've ever had, the scallops were incredible. We had a very nice bottle of a light red Italian wine by Fontanabianca recommended by our server. Parker was awesome, there when you needed him, knowledgeable about the menu with excellent recommendations, making it a great experience. We really didn't want it to be over so we went to the bar after dessert for a nightcap. Try the Coconut Cream Pie with Habanero Mousse for a flavor explosion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous!debbers5Dined on 7/29/2014We went there for a birthday dinner and they didnt disappoint. Their duck pizza appetizer was wonderful; the scallops encrusted with pistachios were superb and the chocolate/bacon ice cream was the best! The wine list covers a nice selection of different regions, grapes, etc. Our server was attentive and engaging. He was helpful in deciding on one of their specialty drinks and also with our dinner choices. A great experience and not too hard on the budget considering the quality.Special Features:
- AngelaAngelaFromIowaDined on 7/27/2014My husband and I were on vacation from the midwest and celebrated his birthday at Ember with a romantic dinner. The decor/building is unique and comfortable. The staff was excellent providing great friendly service and were very knowledgeable about the dishes. Everything we ordered was very good and I recommend the lamb cheek tacos and venison carnitas for local fare.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best dining in Breckenridge!LisaJaneDined on 7/26/2014We had a great meal. From the beginning to end, the staff goes the extra mile to make the dining experience exceptional. The food was delicious. The bar is a fun place for a cocktail and some small plates. Great bartender and fun cocktails. I will return!Special Features:
- Terrific!RasgueadoDined on 7/24/2014Outstanding food and service. The chef has a great sense of flavor pairings and culinary creativity. I look forward to returning to Ember whenever opportunities arise to go to Breckenridge.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Expected MoreNancySGVIPDined on 7/19/2014Saw some really good reviews about this place, but I must admit we were disappointed. They really tried to be creative and inventive, but sometimes it just didn't work. The redneck salads sounded great, but it really needed more than the sorbet for a dressing - it was dry and not as flavorful as it could be. We were seated in the main dining room, which I think would be nice in the winter. It was just so-so in the summer. food was good, just not as great as we had read. Gluten free friendly (GF menu available), so that is a big plus if you need it.Special Features:
- Reliably good foodNjwatxVIPDined on 7/18/2014Ember has a quiet, intimate setting indoors and a beautiful, spacious patio outdoors. There's no problem hearing a conversation with your dinner partner inside, even when the restaurant is full. The food is unique and tasty. They served my scallops in an over-sized plate with the food arranged in one corner, making me think they forgot the rest of my order! I think hearty eaters would be disappointed with the portion sizes, but that does not stop us from going back to enjoy Ember whenever we visit Breckenridge.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Embers does it rightboulder4foodDined on 7/18/2014We had one of the best dining experiences during our visit to Embers on Friday night. The food was amazing, and the service was just perfect. This was a great find for our one day visit to Breckenridge. My wife is a vegan, and the chef created something special for her, and she couldn't say enough about how wonderful and unique it was. Our waiter even got her to go back to the kitchen to thank the chef. Great wine, great food, great service, its the trifecta!!Special Features:
- Inventive food, romantic atmosphereOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/18/2014My husband and I made this our one "no kids" dinner during our week in Breck. It was a great choice. Great food and even better service. And I loved that it wasn't the type of place to slap down a giant platter of food with portions big enough for an entire family to share; it was sized just right.Special Features:
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- Fantastic dining experienceMikeDined on 7/16/2014This place is a gem! Wonderful food combinations presented beautifully! The chef is dynamic and the service was perfect!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Little GemOrrlfrdVIPDined on 7/15/2014Don't often write I review but felt compelled this time. The restaurant was amazing from the romantic atmosphere to the outstanding food. Every dish was prepared beautifully. We had the roasted tomato soup which I believe was a special that evening and it was to die for. For our entrée we had the scallops which again were amazing. You won't go wrong on this dining experienceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Creative menuLuv2dineDined on 7/12/2014We enjoyed our meal but it wasn't memorable. Nice atmosphere but tables are a bit small. Good cocktail menu.I would recommend this to a friend.
- 1st Visit to EmberTraciPDined on 7/12/2014We made a reservation(recommended)and had a terrific experience. Jake was our server he took excellent care of us, even recommended a nice N/A drink for me(pregnant)while my husband had a delicious sour beer. We started with the Peach Caprese, a great combination of sweet and salty, a nice snack to kick off the evening. We ordered Buffalo and Waygu Beef for dinner, both terrific and included the most thoughtful, creative sides to really compliment the meal. For dessert, we had the Coconut Cream Pie, which was exceptional, especially the tingly taste of the habanero mousse, again, who would have thought to pair creamy coconut and a spice like habanero. Overall,a wonderful experience, we will make this a regular stop every time we visit BreckSpecial Features:
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- Amazing meal expertly preparednemanickVIPDined on 7/7/2014We had an amazing meal at Ember. We started with cocktails with Todd the bartender. He thoughtfully and creatively prepared delicious drinks that went well with the summer season. We proceeded to try everything on the "Kindle" menu (small plates) and thoroughly enjoyed each dish. The best were the lamb cheek tacos and venison carnitas standing out above the rest. Our waiter brought the dishes out in a great order, and explained each dish in detail.Special Features:
- Nice FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/7/2014Food was good, great service. Not the best patio for outdoor dining in Breck.
- Fanastic will go againWpos57Dined on 7/7/2014My wife and I went to Ember for the first time and loved it.The staff was amazing the food was even better.I ordered the Scallops and they were the best I ever had they just melted away they were not chewy at all.My wife ordered the Pork Lion stuffed with crab with a Mac n Cheese which she just loved.The thing we liked best was it was very relaxing atmosphere we will most definitely go again.Special Features:
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- Ember was fantasticKeystonekopsDined on 7/5/2014Our party of 4 dined during the busy July 4th weekend. The service was outstanding, and the food was simply amazing. The appetizers, including the peach caprese pizza and the venison carnitas were delicious, inventive and as beautiful to look at as they were to eat! Our main courses ranged from seared scallops, divinely prepared and presented, to succulent steak and delicious monkfish. Each entree was accompanied by an array of tantalizing sauces and garnishes! And each was a visual treat - artfully prepared and presented. Chef Scott is exceptionally talented, and Max and Jake did a tremendous job of welcoming and serving our group. If you love great food and creative presentations, go directly to Ember! You will be so glad that you did!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 7/1/2014This was a pleasant surprise. Interesting blend of culinary influences.Special Features:
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- Try the cocktails.BreckTouristaDined on 6/28/2014The bartender mixes cocktails that are complex and interesting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not to be missedBionicaDined on 6/27/2014I am a foodie and the cuisine here is spectacular....really interesting sauces. The best scallops I've ever had.....I know, 'she ordered scallops in the mountains?! Really!' The sauce was made with St. Germaine which I've never had before.....it was so yummy. We sat at the bar and if you want a lively fun experience, sit there even if tables are available. We got to know all the dinners.....only 8 others and it was a very fun evening. We were celebrating a birthday.....perfect place to go.Special Features:
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George Will: Into uncharted constitutional territory
The court should tread cautiously, if at all, on this dark and bloody ground.
The Obama administration says California's law expresses "prejudice" that is "impermissible." But same-sex marriage is a matter about which intelligent people reasonably disagree, partly because so little is known about its consequences.
When a federal judge asked the lawyer defending California's ban what harm same-sex marriage would do to the state's interests in "the procreation purpose" of heterosexual marriage, the lawyer said, "I don't know." This was mistakenly portrayed as a damaging admission. Both sides should acknowledge that, so far, no one can know.
A brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the California case by conservative professors Leon Kass and Harvey Mansfield and the Institute for Marriage and Public Policy warns that "the social and behavioral sciences have a long history of being shaped and driven by politics and ideology." And research about, for example, the stability of same-sex marriages or child rearing by same-sex couples is "radically inconclusive" because these are recent phenomena and they provide a small sample from which to conclude that these innovations will be benign.
Unlike the physical sciences, the social sciences can rarely settle questions using "controlled and replicable experiments." Today "there neither are nor could possibly be any scientifically valid studies from which to predict the effects of a family structure that is so new and so rare." Hence there can be no "scientific basis for constitutionalizing same-sex marriage."
The brief does not argue against same-sex marriage as social policy, other than by counseling caution about altering foundational social institutions when guidance from social science is as yet impossible. The brief is a pre-emptive refutation of inappropriate invocations of spurious social science by supporters of same-sex marriage.
For example, a district court cited Dr. Michael Lamb, a specialist in child development, asserting that the "gender of a child's parent is not a factor in a child's adjustment" and that "having both a male and female parent does not increase the likelihood that a child will be well-adjusted."
The conservatives' brief notes that, testifying in the trial court, Lamb "had conceded that his own published research concluded that growing up without fathers had significant negative effects on boys" and that considerable research indicates "that traditional opposite-sex biological parents appear in general to produce better outcomes for their children than other family structures do."
The brief is replete with examples of misleading argumentation using data not drawn from studies satisfying "the scientific standard of comparing large random samples with appropriate control samples." The late Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a distinguished social scientist, said the "pronounced" liberal orientation of the social sciences is "well established" and explainable: "Social scientists are frequently caught up in the politics which their work necessarily involves" because social science "attracts persons whose interests are in shaping the future."
This helps explain why "Brandeis briefs" have shaped American law. Before joining the Supreme Court, Louis Brandeis defended constitutional challenges to progressive legislation by using briefs stressing social science data, or what purported to be such, rather than legal arguments. He advanced his political agenda by bald assertions inexcusable even given the limited scientific knowledge of the time. For example, in his 1908 defense of an Oregon law restricting the number of hours women could work, he said "there is more water" in women's than in men's blood and women's knees are constructed differently.
Since Moynihan wrote the above in 1979, the politicization of the social sciences has become even more pronounced, particularly in matters of "lifestyle liberalism." Hence the need for judicial wariness about social science that purports to prove propositions - e.g., that same-sex marriage is, or is not, harmful to children or society - for which there cannot yet be decisive evidence.
If California's law is judged by legal reasoning, rather than by social science ostensibly proving that the state has no compelling interest served by banning same-sex marriage, the law may still be overturned on equal protection grounds. But such a victory for gay rights, grounded on constitutional values, and hence cast in the vocabulary of natural rights philosophy, would at least be more stable than one resting uneasily on the shiftable sand of premature social science conclusions.
George Will is a commentator for ABC News and a columnist for Newsweek in Washington, D.C.
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ORONO–A group of University of Maine mechanical engineering students are working on a senior-class project that promises practical benefits not only to their own education but to the university and the environment as well.
For their capstone project, the four students are designing a heat-recovery system for the university's Engineering and Science Research Building, a facility built in 2004 that houses offices and the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology.
Justin Poland, an associate professor of mechanical engineering and the project consultant, said the system being designed would have the potential to recover an amount of energy equivalent to 27,000 gallons of oil a year from the massive volume of ventilation air that is needed in the building. That captured energy would then be used to help pre-heat the cold outside air to room temperature as it is vented into the building.
Poland said the cost savings to the university would be substantial, although he preferred not to suggest a specific amount before the heat-pump system design is complete.
"The building processes 45,000 to 65,000 cubic feet of air every minute of every day," he says, "so yes, the savings would be significant."
The recovered energy would reduce the amount of oil now used to heat the building as well as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions from the No. 6 fuel, which, according to the students' project proposal, the university burns at a rate of some 600 gallons an hour on cold winter days.
Although a heat-recovery system had been included in the building plans, Poland said, its installation had to be postponed until some time in the future. The idea was resurrected when James LaBrecque, a local energy expert and longtime university supporter, suggested it to Poland as a student capstone project. The building's original water-glycol design was replaced by the heat-pump system, which Poland said is more versatile and effective.
The student project began in September and will wrap up in May. The design will have to be evaluated by the university's facilities management department, which could then choose to put the work out to bid. Poland believes the project would be a good candidate for the University of Maine Foundation's Green Loan Fund, which lends money to the university for projects designed to reduce energy consumption and improve campus sustainability.
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Rivers was a modest 11 of 22 for 165 yards and two scores Sunday in a 27-17 win over the Jets.||||||| Rivers was also sacked four times. H's enduring his worst season in years.
Rivers was 29 of 37 for 337 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.||||||| Rivers was playing some of his best football this season until the fourth quarter when he was largely responsible for San Diego's loss. The first of his interceptions was returned for a touchdown and the second led to a Tampa Bay field goal that sealed the game for the Buccaneers.
Rivers completed 18 of 20 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, with one interception in a win over the Chiefs Thursday night.||||||| It was a good sign for Rivers, who had been bad in two straight games. It was the sixth time in NFL history a quarterback had completed 90 percent or more of his passes, and tied Steve Young for fifth on that list. Rivers threw TD passes to Antonio Gates and Malcom Floyd.
Rivers completed only 18 of his 34 passes for 154 yards in San Diego's 7-6 loss to Cleveland on Sunday.||||||| Rivers' completion percentage (52.9) and yards were both season-low marks. His struggles have intensified recently, with Rivers notching a quarterback rating of only 58.5 over the Chargers' last two games.
Rivers was intercepted four times - three in the fourth quarter - and lost two fumbles in Monday's 35-24 loss to Denver, which overcame a 24-0 halftime deficit.||||||| The four pickoffs and six turnovers were both career-highs. A week earlier, the Chargers blew a 10-point lead in the third quarter in a 31-24 loss at New Orleans.