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North Carolina
4.33/5 rDev +17.7%
Ah yet another Rogue to try and love. I will not I got this beer after they sampled it at the shop my wife works at and it was still good by the time it made it home to me, open for at least an hour. It was also a little warm, but I chilled it and it improved.
Poured a slightly hazey yellowish-orange with a decent white bubbly head. Fair lacing around the glass.
Aromas are very much wheat and dough with a twist. I imagine this is due to the Soba and my limited exposure to Soba. Not much malt aroma present if any at all.
The taste begins with sweet almost oat like wheat flavor. Very familiar, yet strangely unique. The "soba" flavor was followed by a slight caramel tinge with the usual Rogue hops. Medium to medium-light body that finishes very crisp and clean. A very nice lighter beer that would pair very well with food IMHO.
09-10-2003 16:09:16 | More by Loki
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North Carolina
3.88/5 rDev +5.4%
I had the chance to have the hazelhut brew at the restaurant now wanted to give this one a chance,pours areal nice deep orange with a real sticky head.The aroma is very fresh and malty with a grainy tinge,taste is on the malty side very bready with the soba taste definently coming thru about midway it is something that takes a few sips to get used to but not real unpleasant.A very nice beer here in my opinion my first taste of soba.
01-30-2004 02:12:57 | More by oberon
3.43/5 rDev -6.8%
Appearance This one is a dark orange in color with a good head that went down rather quickly.
Smell The hops here are light and zesty with a bit of grapefruit, but the malts make up most of the nose. Theres a strong vegetable aroma here that I assume is the soba. Its hard to describe, but it smells rotten.
Taste The soba flavor is big at the taste, for better or worse. I can pick up the grapefruity hops but they are very mild.
Mouthfeel This is a big medium-bodied with some healthy carbonation and a tangy finish.
Drinkability I guess if youre a big soba lover then this will go down well, but Im not a big fan.
03-09-2005 01:05:52 | More by RoyalT
3.63/5 rDev -1.4%
An average offering from Rogue. This one pours a medium orange color with a small head that faded quicky and left allmost no lace on the glass. There was not much smell at all to this one other than a grassy scent and a touch of hop scent. The taste was good yet simple with a slight hop bite and a sour aftertaste that I have never encountered before, probably due to the Buckwheat. This is not a beer to go out of your way for.
07-15-2004 09:26:34 | More by Dmann
4/5 rDev +8.7%
12oz bottle. Japan export version. Pours into my glass a slightly hazy golden yellow with a half inch of bubbly, creamy head on top. Lots of active carbonation. Aromas begin with a lightly spicy, nutty grain aroma. Sort of fruity with an herbal hit of hops. The aroma is very earthy and quite unique.
First sip brings a grainy nutty malt upfront. Earthy and spicy flavors float across the palate. It flows down with some fruity tones and a nice herbal hop bitterness with a touch of yeast. The brew finishes with a lingering nutty flavor. Nicely balanced, tasty beer.
Mouthfeel is on the lighter side with plenty of fast moving carbonation that creates some creaminess. This is an easy drinking brew with an interesting flavor profile. I actually quite enjoy this beer for its subtleties, it would make a good everyday brew. Cheers to Rogue for brewing with buckwheat and creating an enjoyable ale.
11-21-2007 01:14:18 | More by orbitalr0x
2.78/5 rDev -24.5%
I was intrigued by the label on this beer and, since I don't have much experience with this style, thought I'd try it. It was a very dark brown color with a medium coffee-colored head. It had a sweet smell with some fruit and nuts in the aroma. I thought it tasted like hazlenut, with some fruit in the background, and mild hoppiness. Not exactly to my liking, but maybe I haven't tried enough of this style.
03-19-2006 13:42:32 | More by lordofthewiens
3.45/5 rDev -6.3%
Presentation: 650ml brown bomber bottle. This beer is "dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirits who helped America survive prohibition."
Appearance: Hazy/cloudy pale straw yellow. Head is a thin creamy white foam, with some sticking and staying power.
Smell: Fruity, grainy, toasted and light caramel in the aroma.
Taste: A very crisp and flavourful right from the start. The tight carbonation helps to create a creamy mouthfeel for this medium-bodied brew and lends a refreshing lightness to it. Carbonation can be likened in feel and taste to that of seltzer water -- dry, thirst quenching, minerally, etc. Malt flavours flux between toasted and nutty, with very little detectable sweetness, but enough to balance. Some bready, very light background caramel and grain tannin flavours follow. Hop bitterness is a healthy one with sharp citrus rind flavours and lemony undertones. A bit of tartness is also present. Finishes with dry grain flavours.
Notes: Rogue has out done themselves once again, but this time without their characteristic big malt and big hop profiles. Buckwheat Ale is a breed onto itself and most definitely worth the try. Let the beer warm-up just a bit to mellow and pull out more of the sweetness, if desired.
Note on Buckwheat: Better known as soba, buckwheat is not a type of wheat but a member of the rhubard family (a fruit, not a grain!) Buckwheat has been a longtime staple of Japanese cuisine because of its nutritional value. Buckwheat is high in potassium, phosphorous, vitamin B (50 percent more than wheat) and protein, and its virtually fat-free. The fruits of buckwheat are like small beechnuts, which are milled to separate the edible groats from the dark brown hulls. The groats are then roasted and used more or less like a grain (a good example is Kasha).
08-12-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd
2.65/5 rDev -28%
Pours a copper color with some sediment and a decent head with okay retention. Aroma is toasty malts and herbal hops. Taste is a sour mix of weirdness that is generally unpleasant. Some grass and earthy tastes, but generally just bland and sour. Mouthfeel is fine. I poured the second half down the sink.
06-23-2007 22:16:14 | More by Duster72
4.15/5 rDev +12.8%
Still has that Rogue flavour and character even though the bottle I had was intended for export. Big sweetness from the malt and also the buckwheat in an odd but intriguing way. Something Id pair with sugar cane seared seafood preferably salmon.
04-23-2002 20:39:28 | More by Jason
2.73/5 rDev -25.8%
Not much to talk about. Typical Rogue yeast smell. Golden with microscopic bubbles. Tightly formed dirty white head. Same yeast flavor that comes with all Rogue Ales. Touch of bitterness. Very nice smooth drink. It would be nice on the golf course or after mowing the lawn.
08-24-2005 13:05:49 | More by tjthresh
3.93/5 rDev +6.8%
22 oz bomber pours a hazed, tawny apricot body with a small offwhite head that quickly fades with minimal lace.
Aroma has toasty and bready grain with restrained citrus hops. Odd note of spicy grain that is similar to the better rye ales.
Mouthfeel has a light medium body with lively carbonation.
Taste has a well executed balance of bready, grainy, malt and a muted citrus hoppiness. The buckwheat adds a different dimension, similar to rye, that adds a pleasant taste here. Hops have adequate bitterness, but are restrained for a Rogue brew. Maltiness seems doughy at times, but I like it.
Another worthy brew from Rogue, that is very drinkable and certainly worth a try.
11-02-2004 01:51:16 | More by merlin48
New York
3.58/5 rDev -2.7%
Nice looking Bomber with new graphics, but no freshness indication....c'mon Rogue....you can do it...freshness dating....anyway, this brew pours a light honey shade of amber, white head and leaves well dispersed and moderatly fine lacing, Nose is lightly nutty and malt. This one tastes like fairly typical/pale ale, untill the finish which imparts quite a noticable jolt of dry,smoky, nutty, herbal flavors. Differant and interesting, but cant say its my favorite or that I'd go for a second bottle.
08-23-2005 22:44:59 | More by Billolick
2.8/5 rDev -23.9%
It's a fruit/vegetable beer because soba, AKA buckwheat, isn't a grain, it's rhubarb (fruit). Weird, huh? I thought I would enjoy this beer more, due to my affinity for Japanese cuisine. Oh well. Upon first pour, it's an unassuming gold color with reasonably puffy head - looks like an ordinary pale ale. The second pour out of the bomber was closer to orange and noticeably hazier. Some sediment at the bottom. Is this an old bottle? An especially sweet aroma of caramel malts, pie crust, and a light fruitiness. Flavor carries over these elements with slight twinges of cherry and strawberry, or perhaps this is the pie crust association. Naturally, a broad grainy base is apparent as well, but it seems unfinished, unrefined. Hops are there with a good deal of bitterness towards the end, but not enough to dominate. All in all decently balanced. However, the alcohol seems intrusive... I don't know the abv but there seems to be a numbing spiciness that gets in the way. I found the initial sweetness to be strange, and there is a metallic tint that turned me off. I suppose I would like this better if it was brand spankin' fresh and paired with the appropriate dish. As it is, not my cup of tea... or should I say, pint of beer.
04-06-2004 03:13:38 | More by Thrasher
2.6/5 rDev -29.3%
Deep amber color to the liquid, but no head to top it off. Yeasty aroma, but no other noticeable smells. The beer is highly carbonated, which detracts from the mouthfeel. The taste is mostly hoppy, with hints of apricot, and a hoppy biting and lingering aftertaste. An okay beer, but nothing special.
05-04-2003 19:52:28 | More by far333
3.53/5 rDev -4.1%
Cloudy medium yellow, the color of late summer hay three days after cutting. Head is small, but leaves some criss-cross lace on the glass. The aroma is dusty, astringent, overall a bran-like maltiness. A bit of sharpness to the aroma, like its a note played on the piano. Nutty flavors, grape-iness, a tone of burnt crusts. The malts don't really "open up" in a broad sweet impression but turn toward a gravelly and slightly earthy back impression. Hops are reserved, slightly minty. Dryish and a little overcarbonated to my tastes. A different beer, reminds me of the groats an old roomate used to eat for breakfast -- sharp, husky, slightly wooden.
03-09-2004 20:25:59 | More by ADR
West Virginia
3.25/5 rDev -11.7%
Wow, I have no clue what Soba is but this beer smells and tastes like Pumpernickel bread. Appearance: Slightly hazy golden orange tone with a big fluffy white head with a bit of an orange tint to it lacing is solid and even. Aroma: Similar to caraway seeds in Pumpernickel bread a bit peppery but also has a sweet malt character like a spiced beer not much familiar hop aroma more of the exotic spices. Taste: Some what of a soft creamy tone with the grassy peppery spices kicking up with an underlying fruity tone this is a complex flavor but it's pretty much Pumpernickel bread. Mouthfeel: Even carbonation light and fluffy a lighter bodied ale from Rogue, that's weird. Drinkability: If your into pumpernickel bread give it a try if not still give it a try I don't think it works for me but I don't like pumpernickel.
12-16-2003 03:59:05 | More by WVbeergeek
3.5/5 rDev -4.9%
12-17-2012 15:36:29 | More by stereosforgeeks
3.9/5 rDev +6%
(Served in an American pint glass)
A- This beer has a deep golden yellow body with a faint hazy to it and a snow white head that fades after a bit. There is a nice gentle carbonation of tiny bubbles.
S- The smell of light toasted malt has a nutty quality that is nice. The finish is a dry green hop note that balances the malt aromas.
T- The light toasted malt is mixed with dry pale malt flavors with a earthy taste of buckwheat pancakes. There is a slight sweetness to the green citrus hop finish. There is also a tonic water flavor with the hops after the finish but it is light and cleans up the faint sweetness.
M- This beer has a medium-light mouthfeel with a slight carbonic bite in the finish but it is very light.
D- This beer is nice and crisp and refreshing. The taste is intriguing with the soba noodles and it would be nice to see that flavor brought out even more.
08-15-2006 19:25:11 | More by rhoadsrage
New Mexico
3.75/5 rDev +1.9%
01-28-2014 18:37:49 | More by LXIXME
4.43/5 rDev +20.4%
Hey, what makes a good noodle, can make a good beer. But then, if you ask me, just about any plant on earth can be made into a good beer. This one's no exception.
Morimoto Soba pours out a rather average color, maybe a nice light tinged golden brown. As far as smell goes, it's almost non-existant. I really wish this one had more of a scent. After all, we're talking about the Iron Chef here.
As far as taste, it'd your pretty straight up generic ale flavor, with a strong bit of soba on the aftertaste. I'll freely admit, I'm a bit biased in this beer's favor. I love soba. I eat soba noodles every opportunity I get. I don't know why, they just always seemed to make the best noodles.
And it doesn't make a half bad beer either. I havn't yet tried Rogue's standard Buckwheat Ale, which I've read is very similar to this, but now I'm eager ot try it. This one's a good, quaffable beer!
11-16-2003 03:51:31 | More by SetarconeX
3.35/5 rDev -9%
Wasn't sure what to expect.
I did hear that Buckwheat was used in the beer and here it is deemed a fruit/veg brew.
Appearance is apricot with slight haze.
Aroma struck me as slightly skunky ala Euro pils!
Taste was predominantly hops with a weak grainy background.
Whatever it has disappears at the finish.
Drinkable in an innocuous factory beer manner.
I venture to say that without the nifty bottle AND the Rogue name this beer would get an average below 3.
Since I paid a premium for this I likely overated it!
How many beers do I need that go with Asian food?
Several Rogue choices are more worthwhile than this.
12-10-2005 03:16:14 | More by brewQ
3.65/5 rDev -0.8%
This poured to a bright but solid orange and gold color with very little head. There's a couple large specks of lace but there's very little lace overall.
The taste is similar to an IPA without the hop punch, and with a touch of noodles in its place. It's interesting and different. It's also really easy to drink.
04-18-2004 07:29:55 | More by watermelonman
3.88/5 rDev +5.4%
Orange/peach in color with a fairly fantastic white head and a tiny bit of haze. Smells mainly of hops. Tastes pretty much just like a pale ale, with a very slight hint of something else in the malt profile. I was expecting to be far more sticky and bizzare tasting, but it was pretty much just a good pale ale. Mouthfeel was average, and drinkability was pretty good. I really wished I had bought another bomber of this when it was gone, because it was going really great with the vietnamese stir-fry I made to go with it. I would buy this again, but there was really not "soba" charecter to make me seek it out specifically.
05-05-2006 00:47:56 | More by zjungleist
4.43/5 rDev +20.4%
A surprising beer from Rogue.
Sort of wish their was a category for adjunct (rice, corn, other) beers (non-macros) rather than putting this in with fruit/vegetable beers. Nothing fruit or vegetable about this one. And the soba adjunct is added to enhance the flavor...definately not to cut corners or save money.
Pours a hazy dark straw colored yellow with a very respectable 2 finger head that melted to a nice ring of lacing.
Aroma is light like a pilsner but with a slightly dry, grainy smell and light orange.
Taste is light, fresh, and clean. Pilsner type malts....grainy breadiness somewhat like a wheat....grassy clean hops.
Aftertaste is clean dry and refreshing.
This is one very balanced and light refresher. I could session a lot of these if it wasn't so darn expensive.
06-14-2006 02:58:40 | More by IntriqKen
3.48/5 rDev -5.4%
A nice honey looking beer with a smallish head.You can smell hops,nuts and a roasted flavor.This has soba in it,which I really don't what that is,but it does have a dry hop and roasted kind of nuttyness.It's not bad,but the other Rogue beers are so much better.It leaves a honey like creamyness in your mouth.not a bad beer,and I probably would try this again, but Rogue does make other beers that are so much better.
10-17-2005 21:38:13 | More by jmz62565
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To Fight Back, or Survive?, Who did it, does it, or will ALWAYS do it best?
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This thread can every which way, but the biggest question of all is;
What do you prefer a fighter to do when hurt, survive until they get their bearings back, or fight back?
With that mind:
1. Name the fighter, and the fight that they were involved in.
2. Name who absolutely sucks at surviving, and/or name who does a great job of it (for what its worth)
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I prefer the Fighter to 1:Hold or 2: Fight back and hold Lol.
1. I had to go with JMM. Jmm vs Pac I and II. Jmm didn't hold there but he fought back pretty nice actually winning the majority of the rounds.
2. Khan sucks in that department imo. I believe it was round 10 against Maidana that he almost got KTFO with an overhand right and got in his bicycle. He was lucky Maidana was tired as hell. Also the Peterson and Garcia fights.
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Which is the bigger backcountry threat, grizzlies or flash floods? Find out what should scare you–and how to survive it–with BACKPACKER's Terror Index.
Danger Airway constriction caused by anaphylactic shock chokes you to death if you're one of the 3 percent of allergic adults. Think you're safe? Not so fast. If you've only been stung once, the body hasn't yet had time to mount an allergic response. The second sting could kill.
Body count Wasps, bees, and hornets are responsible for an average of 50 deaths a year. Among venomous animals, bees and their kin account for 70 percent of all deaths–10 times more than snakes. And it's quick: Anaphylaxis can kill in less than 10 minutes.
Best defense Avoid scented sunscreens and bright clothing, which can attract bees. Carry an antihistamine like Benadryl in your first-aid kit, and an EpiPen if you or your hiking partners are allergic.
Danger West Nile Virus, a bug-borne disease that attacks the brain and spinal cord, causing stupor, disorientation, tremors, coma, and death in severe cases
Body count Most victims are very young or old, but more than 1,000 in 46 states have died since the disease surfaced in 1999 (284 in 2002, the deadliest year on record.) Idaho, Mississippi, and Wyoming had the highest per capita death rates in 2006.
Best defense There's no treatment, so prevent bites by wearing long sleeves and pants at dawn and dusk and using a DEET-based bug spray. And should you be tempted to handle a dead bird (seek help, friend), note that they're WNV carriers, especially robins and crows.
Danger Getting lost, stranded, or smashed up, thanks to your deadly combination of overconfidence and lack of know-how
Body count Insufficient experience and errors in judgment played a role in one-third of the 3,593 SAR operations in the national park system last year, with poor physical condition also implicated in 22 percent of all cases.
Best defense Assess your skills and experience level honestly, take classes to improve, and resist the urge to climb or cross risky terrain.
Danger Delirious convulsing that progresses to multiple organ failure and dying brain cells when core body temperature hits the 104°F range
Body count Between five and 10 people die each year of heat-related causes in Grand Canyon National Park, accounting for a quarter of all park fatalities. If the Southwest is your destination, you should fear heat a lot more than bears. Best defense Treat victims by cooling them immediately with water (soak their skin and clothing, and apply wet cloths to the neck, groin, and armpits), fanning them, and having them recline in a shady spot. Never leave someone experiencing heat illness alone.
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I liked your page on Facebook and was thinking about subscribing to your magazine. Articles like this scare people away from outdoor activities, especially people thinking about starting outdoor activities. Considering people have a much higher chance of being killed in a car driving to the trail head, 40,000 fatal car crashes per year in the USA. And physical inactivity kills an estimated 5.3 million people a year. I don't understand why an outdoor magazine would promote how many ways someone can be killed by outdoor activity. Why not promote the physical and psychological benefits of outdoor activities instead of scaring people? I honestly don't think the person that is writing these articles has actually been an outdoors man.
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Gary, this is one of those guys that came from Waco on that rescue operation to McKittrick Ridge. Shoot me and email or look for me on Facebook. email (at) clintmcphee (dot) com
Here another 'backcountry killer' -- The lack of going there. Many people die from just sitting still and dying a slow cubicle-to-car-to-couch existence. Get up, put on your shoes and get outside. You may find something worth living for in God's big green earth!
Let's face it. If you are not struck by lightning, or attacked by an animal, you probably killed yourself. Most people die because they are trying to do something they shouldn't be doing or they are doing something stupid. If you try to cross a rain swollen river and die, the river didn't kill you. You killed yourself in a river. THINK BEFORE ACTING. We have two or three deaths per year in the Red River Gorge Geological Area from people falling off 100-300 ft. high cliffs. Most come down to Ky to visit this unbelievably beautiful area from Southern Ohio. They are usually walking or hiking at night in an EXTREMELY dangerous area.
Please provide a statistic on how many people suffer heart attacks while backpacking, is such information known? Approximated? Guessed? Any supporting URLs? Thanks!
This was very informative, a few stats were wrong but otherwise entertaining... Water cools at quicker paces than 5 times, pretty sure anyway it's closer to 25
I would question your stats on one person a year killed by pumas. My research indicates about twenty killed in the last 110 years in the U.S. and Canada. Let me know if I am wrong.
I would also question 12 murders a year in National Parks, I have worked homicides in BIBE and SHEN and think that number is high unless you count bodies dumped in places like Joshua Tree and Mojave. Again let me know so I can pass the information on to hikers, backpackers and visitors.
AMOEBAS! That freaked me out the most of them all.


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The Vatican's culture minister says Mexico's folk Death Saint is a blasphemous symbol that shouldn't be part of any religion.
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi says worshipping such an icon is a degeneration of religion.
The Santa Muerte is a skeletal figure of a cloaked woman with a scythe in her bony hand. It is worshipped both by drug dealers in Mexico and by the terrified people who live in drug-torn neighborhoods.
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ANAHEIM -- Angels owner Arte Moreno said the club is willing to negotiate a contract extension during the season with closer Francisco Rodriguez, who is eligible for free agency after the season.
K-Rod -- the Majors' leader in total saves over the past four seasons with 148 and the leader this year with 16 -- was awarded $10 million for 2007 when he lost his salary arbitration case this spring.
"There are two sides to every door," Moreno said. "Our side is wide open. I'm not the type of person that says we don't negotiate during the season. We want to be as flexible as possible to do business anytime we want to do business.
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Rodriguez, 26, broke in during the 2002 season and will reach the six-year threshold for free agency much sooner than most players. With closers at a premium -- more so than ever with a number of team's struggling in that role -- K-Rod figures to set a new bar for saves artists.
The Yankees' Mariano Rivera put it at three years and $45 million when he signed an extension over the winter.
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In other words, $10 million, win, lose or draw, is nothing to feel bad about.
"It doesn't bother me at all," the two-time All-Star closer said. "It's a situation I can't control. In the meantime, I'm happy. I'm here. I've got to move on."
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Madison Oaks was converted from an apartment complex to a condominium during the real estate boom. But when the market tanked, the developer was left with more than 200 unsold units. A new company recently bought those condos and wants to turn the whole place back into an apartment complex. They point to a Florida statute that was supposed to help owners terminate a condo in extreme cases, like a hurricane.
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- Food was good, service was poor.OutstandingVIPDined on 8/31/2014The food was very good for brunch. The service from the waiter staff and hostess was far from five star. I felt we got very poor service, and I watched the interactions of the wait staff and hostess with the other patrons and I felt as if they were there to socialize with each other and not concerned with the level of service given to the patrons. It was not crowded when we arrived, so the lack of service was certainly not because they were overwhelmingly busy. I saw more than one patron call to their waiters for either drinks, checks or something, us included. I have always loved Chequers and have spent several Sundays enjoying their brunch. However, this is a new location and possibly new ownership. Three stars is the best I can doSpecial Features:
- great fooddonnaDined on 8/31/2014We love this place!! Great for special occasions. So glad your closer to us!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never a problemscubaskiDined on 8/31/2014We eat at Chequers every time we are in Atlanta. This is the first time in the new location. Although the old location on Hammond had a lot better atmosphere and ambiance the quality of the food and the service has remained the same.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointingannieVIPDined on 8/30/2014We were in and out on a Saturday night in less than an hour. So much for a relaxing expensive dinner. No person handing out warm biscuits like at the other location. No warm fuzzies here. Staff was no where to be seen and it wasnt busy.Special Features:
- Bring back Houlihan's.FoodieVIPDined on 8/30/2014We had the almond crusted tilapia and paid $24.00 for it. We asked if we got two sides with it and she said it already came with 2 sides, fruit and asparagus. We got 4 asparagus spears and a total of 2 tiny pieces of strawberries cut up. What a ripoff. When the restaurant was Houlihan's the price was $14.00 and you lots of fruit, asparagus and a baked potato. Fruit was not considered a side at Houlihan's. Chequers changed the the sauce recipe and what they created was bland and tasteless and the fish was overcooked. No manager ever ever came around to see how our food was. Chequers is overpriced for what you get and the service is dismal. There is no white tablecloth service with upscale waiters that treat you like a valued customer.
- Cheque!KulinaryKidVIPDined on 8/29/2014Sirloin steak was excellent, nice smokey flavor, done perfectly with an excelent side of lemon asparagus risotto. The duck flatbread was another hit. This is a great find in the area. I think it is a notch below the old CHEQUERS, but will soon rise and surpass the old classic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- NoisebrooklynDined on 8/29/2014The noise level is so high you have to talk very loud in a conversation. A little pricey for a neighborhood restaurant.Special Features:
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- Great SeafoodMarkDavid33VIPDined on 8/28/2014Love the crab cakes! Barely any breading. The meals and presentation are very good. Prefer Chequers in this new location, but will miss Houlihans....we loved that restaurant!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/28/2014This was the first visit for my wife and me. Our appetizer (the brouchetta) was excellent and we both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees (steak and trout). and the sides we ordered with them. The service was very attentive but not overbearing. The ambience was attractive and, very importantly to me, the restaurant was quiet--even though there were a lot of other diners. We will be returning and we will be recommending Chequers to our friends.Special Features:
- Welcome to CobbFoodiewannabeDined on 8/26/2014I've dined at Chequers in the old location a number of times but this was my first dining experience at the new location in Marietta. I think where Chequers excels is in consistently great service, food preparation and food seasoning. I've never had over or undercooked food at Chequers and the food is always seasoned properly. The steak was a perfect medium, the shrimp, scallops and salmon were all cooked and seasoned to perfection. If I had one suggestion, however, I would recommend Chequers inspect their ribeye a little closer prior to preparation. Although my ribeye was well-prepared and well seasoned, it could have been trimmed a little closer. Excess gristle can destroy a dining out experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Get what you pay for.GREGDined on 8/26/2014Food quality and selection is commensurate with prices. No surprises, it is good but not exceptional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fabulousqbsystemsDined on 8/24/2014The food was fresh and delightfully seasoned perfect, wine perfect and the service wonderful. I have found another great neighborhood restaurant. I will be going back frequently after 45 years in the kitchen, i deserve it !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Seafood as good as that on the GulfDunwoodytoolmanDined on 8/23/2014The grouper was as fresh and delicious as if I was eating it in Florida.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just OKfoodie07Dined on 8/23/2014My husband and I were excited to try Chequers, unfortunately, the food did not live up our expectations. The mussels were cooked well but they were so tiny and the sauce was bland. My grouper was moist, but tasted bland. My side of roasted artichoke was terrible. It was underdone and inedible. My husband's tuna was better, but was just ok. His side of asparagus was also underdone, tough and chewy. The lemon, asparagus risotto was very creamy, but lacked salt. For the prices, I expected better quality. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, however it is way too dark. You can barely read the menu or see your food because the lighting is so dim. Since the restaurant is new, I'd be willing to give it another try.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UBFabUBFabDined on 8/23/2014Should be an adult dining experience. Really busy night.
- Overall good experienceNickBDined on 8/22/2014Enjoyed going to the same restaurant that used to be by my office and now near my house! Food tasted fresh and service was excellent. The restaurant is a little dark and could use some more outside windows. It was $110 for the two of us and that covered entrees and 3 glasses of wine. Not the cheapest place around but you get what you pay for.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JoanDined on 8/21/2014Very nice and comfortable! Service was great. A little pricey, but the food and portions were good. Wed. and Thursday lobster, happy hour special in the bar looked good! Nice to have in the neighborhood!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/20/2014Many customers pulled out flashlights to read menus that were seated at tables. Booths were well lit but tables were not. It was funny to see so many flashlights, and people holding candles near menus, thought I was at a concert! Very dark since all glass to building is black except for front door. When someone entered front door all people in direction of sunlight were blinded. Think they need a room divided r rethink the layout.Special Features:
- New location-Same great place3StoogesVIPDined on 8/19/2014The new location feels much smaller than the original, which redefines it as a neighborhood gem vs a larger dining room restaurant. The bar is lively but very comfortable-modern, warm & engaging. The real test: Signature biscuit are still AWESOME. The second one always puts me over the top-but is hard to resist. Great quality main courses. They should bring back that great clam chowder. Enjoy!Special Features:
- Disappointing DinnerECFoodieDined on 8/19/2014After having an excellent brunch at Chequers recently, my wife and I decided to make a reservation for our anniversary dinner at Chequers. We ordered wine, the calamari appetizer, and the grouper and mixed seafood grille entrees. We were really disappointed with the quality of the food. The calamari was over-done and heavily breaded. The grouper had no flavor and was over-done and the mixed grille was mediocre at best - - the scallops were very good, but the salmon, shrimp and crabcakes seemed over-cooked and lacked flavor. The waiter was just ok, he could sense we were disappointed with the meals but did not acknowledge it. We were so looking forward to having Chequers in East Cobb but I would not recommend the restaurant for dinner.Special Features:
- Nice placeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/17/2014A nice combination of atmosphere, good food and good service at a reasonable price. Went there for a birthday dinner and will definitely go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mixed feelingsAspertifDined on 8/17/2014Hostess and waiter were nice and accomodating. The service was not coordinated; we got a biscuit, then after some time - menus, then orders taken, and then water served. Biscuits were supplied by a staffer with a hot tray roaming the dining area. We were offered one biscuit each the entire night, but they were cold when drinks came. Waiter indicated they might be "out of" some items on the entree menu, but our items were ordered fine. The waiter later accomodated the bill for an unavailable dessert. Our party was pleased with the quality of the food itself. The ambiance was difficult to ascertain due to the darkness. Visibility was low; they could benefit by adding additional lighting. Men's bathroom was clean, but out of hand towels.I would recommend this to a friend.
- very nice for conversation&relaxingawesomeyumDined on 8/17/2014we had a great time.......this was our 3rd visit and the food was very good and a nice variety...the music was great and just enough to compliment the meal and let us have a nice conversation..............Special Features:
- Excellent!!RsethnovaDined on 8/16/2014Chequers has been around for years but only recently moved to East Cobb. great food and service. Nice to have a restaurant of this caliber in our area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dining experienceMissyEDined on 8/16/2014The service was outstanding. We were seated immediately upon our arrival. We were served an amazingly good biscuit and water and our service was there to describe the offerings and take our order. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the crab cake absolutely delicious. The mango sorbet and key lime were equally delicious. We alive four hours away but will return the next time are in the area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not what I expectedGingerDined on 8/16/2014Thr five of us were seated at a round table which was jammed into a very noisy room. We could not squeeze past the surrounding tables to go the the restroom. When the waiter leaned forward to take the order from the next table, he literally had his hindquarters about 12 inches from my head. As far as your biscuits go..I would be embarrassed to serve them to my guests. The food was not up to the standards I experienced at the old location. The ambiance was a lot less sophisticated than at the old place. My husband said we will never go there again. I, however, would like to try it on a week night when it might be less hectic.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice, but expensiveEastCobbTADined on 8/16/2014Some of the items we selected to eat were REALLY delicious, but some of them were just OK. Without our $20 off coupon, I don't know that we would take our two kids there again as it was expensive. The service was spotty - attentive at times and then they just disappeared. I would try it again, and order my own bowl of the fabulous lobster bisque.Special Features:
- Nothing specialOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 8/15/2014Food was good but not worth the premium pricing. We felt the same when it was at the old location across from perimeter mall. Hostess even said everything was the same. Too bad.Special Features:
- Fine Neighborhood AdditionHeshDined on 8/15/2014The new Chequers seems to be vying for a "hipper" crowd than in its original venue. The food was fine, in fact, the Ahi Tuna (which came at a virtual sushi level of preparation- despite not being asked how I wanted it prepared) was, upon requesting that it be grilled to "medium", was terrific. Dishes were nicely prepared and presented. The noise level was quite abrasive. The bar produced roars and shrieks. The restaurant will/and should be a success, if only it had sound absorbing ceiling tiles. We will be back...but, only if there are tables available on the outside patio.Special Features:
- Good but ExpensiveAdrianVIPDined on 8/14/2014The best thing about Chequers is the ambiance. When you walk in, you feel that you are at a fine dining restaurant. And although the food and service are also pretty good the plates we ordered this time didn't taste as great and definitely made the high price more prevalent. With that said, Chequers is still recommendable with a disclaimer that it is pricey and depending on what you order may not feel warranted.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delicious DinnerBarbaraDined on 8/12/2014We celebrated a multiple birthday dinner. Very enjoyable.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/11/2014For the money we spent, I felt like our service should have been better. It felt like we were at an Applebee's. The duck flatbread hardly had any duck, the crab cakes were good but extremely small and the seafood dish did not taste fresh. Overall, disappointed in the waitstaff.Special Features:
- SnsnVIPDined on 8/11/2014Our meal was very good. Our server was nice....did not seem to assess what was going on at our table. I had to ask for water and bread and he offered dessert to us and we were still finishing our meals. The lobster bisque was delicious, however the cellophaned pouch of crackers seemed a bit "diner like" for the caliber of restaurant. We are so glad that you are in East Cobb now......however I think the atmosphere and service were not "special enough" to get us back there soon.Special Features:
- DinersRUsVIPDined on 8/10/2014Enjoyed the Sunday brunch buffet but think it is overpriced.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- one of the best buffet brunchesdaveluvChequersVIPDined on 8/10/2014Chequers has one of the best buffet brunches around. The hostess greeted us by name and showed us to our table. Our server, Andrew, was exceptional, kept table cleared and drinks re-filled. Brantley, the manager, visited our table several times ensuring that the food and service were outstanding. Noise level was energetic. Wide variety of food on the buffet, cold boiled shrimp, omelet station, roast beef, desserts, something for everyone in our party. Outstanding service, great food and relaxed atmosphere, Brantley and team makes it happen.Special Features:
- ExceptionalcarolannVIPDined on 8/10/2014Service and food are always exceptional at Chequers. Managers create a lovely atmosphere to dine and servers have great customer service. They set a good pace and food is served at the ideal temperature. Dietary needs and wants are a priority and Brantley always has ideas to substitute ingredients so flavor is never sacrificed. Brunch has a variety of food from salads and fruits to an omelet and carving station, along with chicken, fish, vegetables and breakfast items. Bagels and their famous biscuits along with smoked salmon. cheese blintzes and a dessert assortment make it easy to see why we never tire of this brunch. The welcoming atmosphere provides those of us in East Cobb with a memorable dining experience each week.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ok, but could be betteremceeDined on 8/9/2014This was our first visit since Chequers moved from Perimeter area. The very good - crab cakes, asparagus, scallops. Ahi Tuna very tender but was not really seared well. Lots of staff and they are attentive. The not so good - cold beans and potatoes, totally burnt our artichokes. A bit noisy to carry on a conversation. Hope they keep improving, but this time overall only "OK" especially given several of the items were not prepared well.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/9/2014The crab cakes were absolutely amazing as was the chocolate cake. A great place to enjoy each other's company.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- uticaboyDined on 8/9/2014Everyone was extremely curtious and helpful. The food was excellent and we enjoyed our meals very much.Special Features:


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|Putnam Soil & Water annual meeting set for Sept. 4
|Thursday, August 22, 2013 12:04 AM
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PUTNAM COUNTY — Everyone is invited to the 57th annual Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District open house. It will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4 with a complementary meal at 6 p.m. The location is in the meeting room at the Putnam County Agricultural Service Complex, 1206 E. Second St., Ottawa (former Weatherseal building).
An election of one board supervisor will be held from 4:30-5:30 p.m. The winning candidate will be granted a three year term starting in January 2014. Candidates running include Kyle Haselman and Mark Kahle. If you are unable to attend but would like to still vote, absentee ballots are available until Sept. 4 at the Soil and Water office.
During the program, different individuals will be honored in the county who have demonstrated conservation efforts. The Conservation Farmer of the Year will be presented to Tim Luginbill of Pandora. Terry Schroeder of Ottawa will be presented with the CREP award and Jeff Jostpille, teacher at Fort Jennings School, will be given the Conservation Teacher Award.
No RSVP is required to attend this event but if you know you will be attending, please call the office at 419-523-5159.


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Taffeta Scoop Neck Ruched Bridal Gown with Tiering Style PK3472
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This item is available in stores and online.*
Classic silhouette with a twist of today, this scoop neck wedding gown is the perfect combination of flounce, flirt and flash.
Available in Plus sizes as Style 9PK3472.
A train that just brushes the floor.
A popular neckline for brides seeking a stylish and versatile look (offering unlimited jewelry and accessory options).
A medium weight fabric with varying sheen used in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and prom gowns.
A dress or skirt that is fitted at the top and flairs below the knee. Also known as fishtail or mermaid style.
Tight decorative gathers which create flattering pleats in the fabric.
A fabric design element that features multiple layers.
A decorative headpiece that is held in place with comb teeth. It can be worn alone or with a veil attached.
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In Love with this dress!! I bought this dress a year our for my May 10, 2014 wedding. I knew this was the one while looking on the Internet. I tried on 50 dresses though, before this one...my consultant wasn't overly thrilled with this dress because of the straps. But as soon as I put it on I knew! I'm broad shouldered and knew I needed straps. This dress made me feel slender and taller (I'm 5'1) I did take in the straps a tad and removed the sash around and replaced it with a belt, from DB as well. I also wore a fit and flare slip under to make the bottom pop rather than lay flat. I had them put in pads so I didn't have to wear a bra. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! June 14, 2014
Best Purchase Ever! After trying on about 10 dresses, they brought me this one. I knew instantly this was it!! The mermaid style was perfect for me. The sash was just the right touch. Easy to put on and comfortable all throughout the ceremony and reception. Not to mention I felt like a princess the whole day! I highly recommend this dress! May 16, 2014
LOVED IT I fell in love with this dress for so many reasons. Since I am curvy w big boobs, I liked that it accentuated my chest but still giving me support. The strapless dresses I tried on never made me feel secure regardless of how good my strapless bra. I also liked that the ruching was very form fitting but flattering to the figure. I wore my bow double tied to the back and added a sweet rhinstone sash from etsy to my outfit. I also loved that the tiers added some drama and effect, but it was still under control for my day park wedding. I borrowed a cathedral length single tier ivory veil and it really was perfect! Overall its a sophisticated dress with some traditional components a bit of sexy. I wore sandals with my dress since I was in the grass for the day. April 23, 2014
Simply Elegant This was the fourth dress I tried on. Didn't need to look any further. The straps as mentioned above need some alterations but other than that, it fit beautifully. This dress has the perfect combination of elegance and sass. I feel like a movie star in this dress!!! I ordered it at the store and can not wait for it to arrive!!!! 30 minutes of dress shopping is all it took for me :) Thank you Davids Bridal! March 25, 2014
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Boy-- did this Monday come in with some oomph!! Lots of news to go around, and I managed to miss pretty much all of it! I'm working on another special report over the next few days that will air Wednesday, so I was out of town all day. Judging by email though, it was a pretty busy day for my co-workers around the Tri-State!
I know there were some scary moments (maybe longer than moments) this morning as dozens of police cars arrived at Evansville Day School. Since I've been gone, I'm still not exactly sure what happened, just that everyone is safe after some kind of possible threat. Thankful for that!!!
Then there was a bank robbery near UE that put the school on lockdown. All of that, I believe, was happening around the same time. Too much crime for a Monday, or for ANY day! I'm hopeful that tomorrow will bring a little more good news along with it!
Sorry I don't have much else to share. My special report I was working on today is still top secret for the time being, so more soon. :)
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Where to Shop for Fashion Jewelry
No look is complete without the right jewelry. Luckily for those of us on a budget, great fashion jewelry doesn't have to cost a lot of money. Check out these top stores for shopping the latest in fashion jewelry trends - at prices you can afford!
Great Jewelry Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Gift someone jewelry this holiday season without breaking the bank with this roundup of jewelry gift ideas.
Fashion Jewelry Trends for Fall (On Any Budget!)
The fashion jewelry trends for Fall are here! From geometric gemstones, vintage looks and metallics, to cuff bracelets, dramatic bib necklaces and more, find all of the hottest fall fashion jewelry trends - for under $60 each!
Bangle Bracelets Under $30
Wear this trend – and save money – with hot bangle picks under $30. From Your About Accessories Guide.
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You can get high fashion on a low budget. Check out Bag Borrow or Steal, a fantastic site that rents out designer jewelry, handbags and more.
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The "tribal" trend is huge for the quickly approaching spring season. What better way to indulge in this trend than to buy handmade and support hardworking international artisans? Here are my top ten fair-trade accessories picks to add a little exotic color to your spring wardrobe, guilt-free.
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AAF Continues Fight Against Unconstitutional Ad Bans
The American Advertising Federation continued its battle against the flood of cities imposing restrictions on outdoor advertising for alcoholic beverage and tobacco products.
In October, AAF representatives testified against limitations on outdoor advertising for tobacco products in Albany, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Burlington, VT.
Earlier this year, AAF lobbied local governments in Chicago, New York City and Springfield, MO. In addition, AAF is fighting a U.S. Senate amendment that would impose severe limits on outdoor advertising for alcoholic beverages in Washington, DC.
The AAF's position in all these cases is clear: Any government-imposed restriction on truthful advertising for a legal product is unconstitutional, because it violates the First Amendment right of commercial speech.
Further, AAF believes none of the legislation introduced thus far can pass the so-called Central Hudson test established by the U.S. Supreme Court. In the Central Hudson case, the Court ruled that any government restriction on truthful speech can only be allowed if there is a substantial government interest, if the restrictions directly advance that interest, and if the restriction is narrowly tailored.
"In applying this test, the Supreme Court has regularly rejected attempts to justify broad prohibitions on various forms of commercial speech, even if they were justified by the need to protect children," AAF Senior Vice President-Government Affairs Jeff Perlman commented.
AAF President and CEO Wally Snyderpointed out that if these local governments really want to stop underage smoking and drinking -- as many have claimed is the reason for their proposals -- they should focus their efforts on curbing youths' access to these products.


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Harvard-NASA Tournament Lab
Welcome to Harvard-NTL!
Research Team
Boudreau KJ, Guinan EC, Lakhani K
Experiments in Open Innovation at Harvard Medical School
. MIT Sloan Management Review. 2013;54(3):45-52.
Arnaout R, Boudreau KJ, Baldwin CY, Guinan EC, Lakhani K, Lonstein E, Lydon M, MacCormack A
Prize-based Contests Can Provide Solutions to Computational Biology Problems
. Nature Biotechnology. 2013;31(2):108-111.
Boudreau KJ, Lakhani K
Using the Crowd as an Innovation Partner
. Harvard Business Review. 2013;91(4):61-69.
Lakhani K, Boudreau KJ, Loh P-R, Backstrom L, Baldwin C, Lonstein E, Lydon M, MacCormack A, Arnaout RA, Guinan EC
Prize-based Contests Can Provide Solutions to Computational Biology Problems
. Nature Biotechnology. 2012;31(2):108-111.
Lakhani K, Tong R
Public-Private Partnerships for Organizing and Executing Prize-Based Competitions
. Berkman Center Research Publication [Internet]. 2012;(2012-13 ).
Prizes can be effective tools for finding innovative solutions to the most difficult problems. While prizes are often associated with scientific and technological innovation, prizes can also be used to foster novel solutions and approaches in much broader contexts, such as reducing poverty or finding new ways to educate people. Now that the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act has given all government departments and agencies broad authority to conduct prize competitions, agencies may find themselves looking for resources to learn about prizes and challenges. This paper describes how government agencies can design, build, and execute effective prizes – though these models can easily be adapted to meet the needs of foundations, public interest groups, private companies, and a host of other entities with an interest in spurring innovation. As an informational guide to promote the use of prizes within government agencies, with an emphasis on opportunities to form different types of private-public partnerships, this paper: - Provides an overview of the prize lifecycle to help agencies better understand when to use prizes and the various elements involved in developing a prize; - Presents a framework outlining the various roles agencies can fill in the prize process and the importance of using partnerships to maximize the effectiveness of a prize; and, - Highlights important steps and considerations regarding partnerships with other organizations. Drawing on interviews and secondary research on existing prizes that rely on multi-sector partnerships, it explores every aspect of forming partnerships and implementing prizes across the broad range of activities that occur within various stages of the prize lifecycle. While prizes may not be suited to solve every type of problem, they offer a powerful complement to government agencies' traditional channels of innovation. As the use of prizes in the government sector increases, new practices and novel ways of structuring contests and partnerships will undoubtedly emerge. To share best practices, agencies are encouraged to collaborate by offering lessons learned from previous competitions and seeking opportunities to assist other agencies in conducting prizes when objectives overlap.
Recent Publications
Experiments in Open Innovation at Harvard Medical School
Prize-based Contests Can Provide Solutions to Computational Biology Problems
Using the Crowd as an Innovation Partner
Prize-based Contests Can Provide Solutions to Computational Biology Problems
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4, 2014
at Carrboro
Town Commons
day of music, art, games, poetry, food, and celebration!!"
Day Philosophy, as adopted by the Carrboro Board of
Alderman on December 6, 1994-
Carrboro grows in population and its boundaries expand,
its citizens need opportunities to enlarge their circle
of acquaintances...
Carrboro Day will
offer an opportunity for the people to meet and celebrate
living together in Carrboro. This day will be modeled
after the small town homecomings once common in the
United States, and the festivals in Europe, which were
started for religious purposes but now have evolved
into community celebrations.....
Join neighbors
and friends to learn about and celebrate the unique
qualities that make our town special. Enjoy old Carrboro
stories and photos, poetry readings, music and dancing,
interactive field games, crafts, family activities and
We know
from experience that community building pursuits result
in lasting friendships. Don't miss this once in a life
time opportunity to be part of something really special.
Carrboro Day on Sunday May 4, 2014
No Parking will be allowed within the Town Hall, Town
Commons/Farmers' Market and Laurel Ave.
Public parking lots between the hours of 8 a.m. to
7 p.m. on Sunday May 4, 2014.
All violators will be towed at the owner's expense.
NOTE: On-street Parking is available at Fidelity St.
on Sunday May 4, 2014.
Visit our Schedule
page for detail information about the various
activities and events that will be occurring on Carrboro
and Comments About Carrboro Day:
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Despite claims that public schools are protected in the new budget plan, state spending on K-12 education is actually reduced when all factors are considered, according to the Massachusetts Teachers Association.
If enacted, Gov. Mitt Romney's proposed reductions -- coming on top of recent education and local aid cuts -- would force many districts to lay off staff, increase class sizes, and reduce educational offerings at the local level in the coming fiscal year.
A further concern is that fiscal experts, such as the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, have determined that the governor's budget does not really contain $2 billion in "savings" garnered by eliminating "waste and fraud." Thus, a genuinely balanced budget plan will have to contain either more budget cuts or increased revenues.
The MTA is asking the Legislature to "stand up for education" by increasing revenues, rather than making cuts in public schools or higher education.
"Our children and college students are entitled to a quality education that will enable them to succeed in life and in the workforce," said MTA President Catherine A. Boudreau.
The state contributes to K-12 education in three ways: (1) Chapter 70 school aid to cities and towns;(2) Education grant programs and reimbursements;(3) Lottery aid and additional assistance provided to communities -- funds that are spent on a variety of municipal services, including education.
Romney's budget plan affects all three areas.
(1) Chapter 70: House 1 increases Chapter 70 by $73 million (from $3.259 to $3.332 billion). According to MTA, that is $18 million less than needed to maintain Chapter 70 spending at current levels, when taking inflation and enrollment growth into consideration.
(2) Grants and Reimbursements. House 1 decreases some grants and reimbursements and increases others. (Two of these line items are moved to other agencies, and, thus, are not considered in these calculations.) The net effect of these changes is to decrease state spending on these accounts by $63 million.
Of the many grant reductions, the three biggest are:
These grants fund services with a proven track record of improving student achievement. Under the governor's plan, if school districts want to continue to fund these programs, they will have to take the money from other education accounts.
The largest reimbursement reduction is: Transportation: ($72 million)
The largest increase is:Special Education Circuitbreaker: $45 million
(3) Other Local Aid. House 1 cuts non-Chapter 70 local aid by $232 million. (House 1 actually calls for the elimination of "additional assistance" and a reduction in "lottery aid." Those reductions are partially offset by a one-year allocation to a mitigation fund.) To make up for the loss of $232 million, many municipalities will be forced to make cuts in all municipal services, including public schools.
Taking the larger picture into consideration, then, public schools are not "held harmless" by the governor's proposed budget.
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The mission of the San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services is to make a difference in the lives of children by providing high quality, dedicated child support services.
August is Child Support Awareness Month!
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Rapides Parish, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – A single vehicle crash killed two young teens and injured five other
teens on January 27, 2014. All the occupants were not wearing a seatbelt.
According to the Louisiana State Police, troopers responded to the crash around 9:00 p.m., which occurred
on Rigolette Road west of US Hwy 71. The crash involved a 2011 Jeep SUV,
driven by a juvenile (W/M 16 yrs) of Pineville, LA. The Jeep was
westbound on Rigolette Road when the vehicle became airborne after traveling
over a hill crest, due to being operated at a high rate of speed. This
action caused the juvenile driver to lose control before exiting the roadway to
the left and colliding with a large tree.
The driver received minor injuries, but was not immediately
transported to a medical facility.
Four of his passengers (all juveniles)
from Ball or Pollock received moderate injuries and were transported to Christus Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital and Rapides Regional Trauma Center for treatment.
Two of
his passengers were pronounced dead. They are identified as Logan Cameron
Ammons, 17, of Ball, and Christain Gage Lavallie,15, of
*This crash was not weather related.
Routine toxicology tests are pending. The crash remains
under investigation.
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Even as border security tightens, the amount of drugs found by border agents is on the rise. Smugglers are getting so desperate to sneak drugs into our state that they're going to amazing lengths to hide their product.
Tucson News Now requested pictures of some of the craziest drug seizures made by Tucson Sector Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection officers working in Nogales. Pictures show drugs discovered in a bucket of chicken, underwear, and every crevice of a vehicle.
Customs officers have seen it all.
"They'll go all the way from the vehicle, into the body, inside the person, and into their luggage," said Chief Nathaniel Garcia at the DeConcini Port of Entry.
Even as Tucson News Now was covering this issue at the port, officers had finished searching a car, where they say they found a dozen wrapped packages of cocaine hidden underneath the back seat.
"I can't say what it is or why it is, but we've been seeing an increase in the hard narcotics," Garcia said.
In recent years there's been an increase in heroin seizures at the port. Officers seized 576 pounds of heroin in fiscal year 2012. The numbers for meth are more alarming. So far this fiscal year, officers have found more than 2,500 pounds.
What isn't found at the port will sometimes be found at the Interstate 19 Border Patrol checkpoint. Agents say smugglers try to hide their drugs in household products and food items.
"If agents see that, oh it's just typical, it's just food inside, who's going to look inside," Agent Bryan Flowers said.
Marijuana is the most commonly found drug at the ports and checkpoints, with Border Patrol seeing the biggest jump in seizures. In fiscal year 2012, Tucson sector agents found about 1,015,000 pounds of pot. So far this fiscal year, they've discovered 1,087,000 pounds.
Some bales are found in gas tanks, buried under trailer loads, in seats, and one seizure was found behind a television mounted in a vehicle.
"All of our agents use the proper due diligence to basically notice maybe what may deceive the common eye," Flowers said.
It boils down to high tech screening, drug sniffing dogs, and even knowing how to read people.
"We're giving them more training on behavioral analysis," Garcia said. "The itinerary, where they're going, and depending on what their story is."
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