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146 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Downtown Miami
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Biscayne Tavern Details
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(305) 307-8300
Hours of Operation:
Breatkfast: 6:30am - 11:30am; Lunch Daily: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner Nightly: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef:
Will Biscoe
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
Private Party Facilities:
The cozy and welcoming atmosphere at Biscayne Tavern serves as an ideal setting for your next corporate or social event. In addition to its main dining room and full-service bar area, Biscayne Tavern also features a private dining room equipped with a round table seating 10 people. Chef Will Biscoe brings an unpretentious and versatile gastro-tavern menu with items ranging from (healthy/lite and vegetarian options to quality steaks and decadent seafood dishes). Guests also have the option of sipping on a variety of micro brews, specialty cocktails and fine wines.
Private Party Contact:
Gabriela Icaza (305) 358-4555
Getting there
Cross Street:
2nd St
Parking Details:
Biscayne Tavern offers Valet Parking for Lunch and Dinner for $10.00. We also have public metered parking directly in front of the restaurant.
A word from Biscayne Tavern
Comfort meets style in Miami's newest gastro tavern by internationally-recognized restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow. Serving a variety of craft and seasonal ales, combined with irresistibly delicious updated takes on globally inspired classics (sourced locally when possible), Biscayne Tavern is the new
neighborhood gathering post. A modern look combines natural wood elements and industrial accents with vintage details and amber lighting that invite diners to sit back, relax and be nourished.
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Diner Reviews
The waiter was rude, the food was
disappointing. We ordered the Mac and cheese which was the only good thing, and the fried chicken with potato salad which sadly enough we only ate the chicken and left the rest on the plate. It was a waste of $19. The manager could obviously sense we were upset so he offered drinks all around, but the waiter only brought those who had originally ordered drinks, New drinks. Shortly after a small roach was crawling on the wall behind my friend and the owner sent the waiter to remove it and nothing else was said. A two star rating is being generous. Truly devastating experience. I would not return."
Dined on 8/10/2014
Service is very inattentive and
uncoordinated, I had multiple servers as well as managers repeat same question, weather I was ready to order or would like to have another cocktail, within short period of time. And it did take long time between server visits to replenish water and clear empty dishes. My friend ordered polenta with shrimp, shrimp were grossly overcooked and polenta cold inside, while pork shank that I have enjoyed was lukewarm with stale pasta. My previous experience in that restaurant can not be overlooked either, servers add gratuity (i was with only one friend) and do not tell guests about it while folding your check in half so you only see total, I consider it stealing."
Dined on 7/23/2014
Great place to meet friends for
drink and food. Great happy hours and nice menu. Dates wrapped in beef were excellent."
Dined on 7/16/2014
had to call fire department
because shrimp and grits was so spicy it started a fire in my daughters mouth. Supposedly made with tobasco sauce and waiter did not inform nor did it specify that on the menu. As for me my steak frites had more fat on it than obese hippo so food was atrocious"
Dined on 6/14/2014
Service waa great when we arrived
because it was not busy. By the time we ordered dessert the bar and dining area was filling up. Our dessert took half hour to come and waiter did not refill water after I asked. It seemed like they forgotten us. Waiter kept saying dessert was coming but never did. I had to apporach the mamager who finally served our dessert, apologized and dessert ended up being on them..disappointed with the exception overall. Food was good though."
Dined on 6/12/2014
We planned to come here before
Miami Heat bball game. Dinner was great, drinks were great! We were hungry after the game so we came back!! Late night menu (arrived around midnight) was the same as the dinner menu which was nice! They have a lot of craft beers which my husband loves and well mixed cocktails, which I love! "
Dined on 5/24/2014
Dynamite shrimps and fried chicken
were outstanding. Although the wine list is almost inexistant, I would return there for the food. Best place for dinner before a Heat game."
Dined on 5/24/2014
I do not remember the last time
that I went to a restaurant and enjoyed every bite from start to finish (and we frequent restaurants quite a bit). We started off with the house chips with bleu cheese fondue and the dynamite shrimp. I had a couple dirty martinis and they were prepared perfectly. I had the Shrimp and Grits and it is by far the BEST Shrimp and Grits I've ever had. My husband had the burger and it was juicy and tasty. French fries were delicious. For dessert, we shared deep fried oreos and freshly made chocolate chip cookies which come served it - get this - a carton of milk! Service was spectacular. Our waiter was honest and attentive. Ambiance was cozy and modern. We cant wait to go back."
Dined on 5/10/2014
I visited Biscayne Tavern for
lunch and was so impressed: impeccable service, great food and fantastic cocktails. I was so pleased that I decided to take my husband and the second visit was not good at all. We had to send cocktails back because they were made with wrong ingredients, the food was subpar and the sat us in a back, corner table away from the rest of the restaurant. Although the service was still fantastic, don't think we'll be going back."
Dined on 5/9/2014
It was a wonderful dinner for
three of us, terrific food, convenient location, and great offer for pregame meal."
Dined on 4/23/2014
My girlfriends and I stopped in
for brunch after returning from a cruise. I had the Californian breakfast and it was good but nothing special. I also had a pretty good bloody mary. The service was somewhat lacking but might have been because we were sitting outside. I would probably recommend doing the buffet, it looked more tasty than what we ordered. Would go back for lunch/dinner next time."
Dined on 4/20/2014
Biscayne Tavern is a great upscale
place with casual dining options on the menu. Grilled cheese is awesome. The drinks are great. No wait, pleasant atmosphere, and great servers. Not too pricey. Only complaint is that they did not have a few drinks available. Tried 3 times before I was able to get a drink from the menu. There were also some wines on the menu that weren't available."
Dined on 4/19/2014
Great place to meet before or
after a Heat game. Close enough to walk, good parking, and great fun atmosphere."
Dined on 4/11/2014
Biscayne Tavern is a good option
in the area. The food was good just not great. The service was ok, could have been friendlier."
Dined on 4/8/2014
My first experience at Biscayne
Tavern - I came with my wife and friend for the Goose Island Brewery Tap Takeover. The good news is that the place was very empty. That is also the bad news. Tap takeovers - especially with limited release and special tastes are usually very well attended affairs. Especially when brewery representatives show up. So - The food was very good but quite pricey, service OK, bathrooms round the corner and down the hotel lobby hall. Overall - a good experience and a nice place. I hope they invite the beer snob crowd again."
Dined on 3/20/2014
excelleny restaurant!! order the
pork shank, out of this world."
Dined on 3/16/2014
Good food! Great service. Walking
distance to the Triple A."
Dined on 3/5/2014
We had a fried chicken that was
tasteless and could not eat. Had to give it back to the kitchen. Fish and chips are ok nothing special, and the ribs are sub par.. Had to ask repeditly for our dring, limes and sugar.."
Dined on 2/27/2014
Place is great for burgers,
sandwiches and a fine selection of artisanal and local beers. Ryan is a wonderful and helpful server"
Dined on 2/15/2014
Lots of TVs and excellent beer
selection! A mistake was made on our order and our waiter was great about resolving our problem as we'll as the management and brought our order out promptly. Excellent customer service can't wait to return! The food was also delicious and good portions with great prices"
Dined on 2/14/2014
This is a great upscale tavern
with unique, delectable finds. The fig-goat cheese appetizer was surprisingly tasty! The Pork Shank Spaetzle had great flavor, was super tender and super filling...I'd recommend ordering if you have a healthy appetite! The shank could feed three people! I definitely recommend if in the area."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Caveat this with superbowl sunday
and Miami marathon. Service ok. we got copped an attitude awhen we asked for a different table. we had a reservation. It appeared to be a Super Bowl thing for people reserving certain tables for the tVs. The kitchen was a little slow.. They said it was the volume, but the delay was with fried calamari, so I think they forgot to put the order in... everyone was friendly so no big deal since we stayed till half time... We really liked the creativity of the menu, but didn't sample much of it. The big downside was beer available vs beer menu. If you market as craft-style, you need to educate your servers! 3x on the first order waitress back and forth just to tell me the craft beer Iwasn't available."
Dined on 2/2/2014
Noise level could not be judged,
since we dined early - 5 pm on a Saturday. Enjoyed the quiet atmosphere while eating Brussels sprouts sauteed with hazelnuts and a tuna burger. Both delicious!."
Dined on 1/25/2014
We had a group of 10 diners. Wait
service was very personable and attentive We each had ordered different items from the menu. The meatloaf was a maxing One of the favorite dishes"
Dined on 1/17/2014
This place is a real neighborhood
gem. The food is delicious, the daily specials reliable and the preface deal including parking can't be beat."
Dined on 1/12/2014
We celebrated new year's Eve in
the restaurant and it was great. The Food was amazing, the server super cool and the drinks were great. Happy New Year guys!!!"
Dined on 12/31/2013
Service was friendly when present
but often absent. Ordered med. rare steak and fries to play safe but the steak was tiny and cremated. Fries had been sitting out long enough to get cold and soggy. Had it have been better I would also have considered the portion small. No waiter in sight to discuss my concerns before everyone else was done. Calamari was tasty , again serving too small-- Its a sharing dish. Ribs were OK. Draft beer menu was OK. Liked the #9."
Dined on 12/31/2013
We loved the tuna burger, in fact,
came back a second night to have it again. George did a great job serving us the second night. Sean served us NY Eve was extremely polite and attentive, however, Sean never offered us a second beer and my husbands glass was empty half the night, an opportunity missed for Sean to sell more beer, however, it was NY Eve and he was very busy. I would visit again and be happy for Sean or George to serve us and the food was perfect."
Dined on 12/31/2013
Was in town for a night waiting
for a flight decided to give this a try, I was not impressed. Like a few places I went to during my time in Miami the service was awful. My suggestion would be to find a low key place and bring lots of friends so you wont care if it takes all night to get served. While the waiter talked a good game for the entrees the kitchen staff fell short on execution and everythign was just lackluster."
Dined on 12/28/2013
The food was delicious. The
restaurant is connected to a hotel. It was Christmas Eve, and there were children everywhere, not sure if it was because the hotel/restaurant markets itself towards being kid friendly which is fine, but it was loud. Kids crying, stools being knocked over, etc. I really enjoyed my dinner and wanted to order more, but the poor bartender had to pick up tables on the restaurant floor, and was too overwhelmed to tend to me. Still all and all I enjoyed my dinner and would dine here again, but this is not the restaurant for quiet reflection."
Dined on 12/24/2013
Overall a fun and tasty experience
- went on Christmas Eve for dinner w/3 generations. Beer menu is excellent. Food highlights were the Tuna burger - five stars - beef burgers and Mac-n-cheese. Choc chip cookies were delicious for dessert. Service was entertaining; kitchen was not speedy but not particularly slow - nice for a relaxed evening."
Dined on 12/24/2013
Visited Biscayne Tavern the other
night. Great new find that was featured on Eater. Food was delicious. Service was a little slow and the beer could've been colder, but will definitely be visiting this spot again."
Dined on 12/20/2013
We hope management doesn't give
up on this gem of a hotel dining experience!"
Dined on 12/8/2013
So happy this has popped up in the
neighborhood. Food, service and setting are all top-notch."
Dined on 11/30/2013
Was on way to Concert at AAA. Was
a football Sunday so Biscayne Tavern was a perfect location. Decor was welcoming and Pub-Like. Service seemed ok. Menu items sounded delicious. Beyond that everything else was average at best. Parking was vague as the garage next door was closed and it was pouring outside. The good is also decent but not for foodies."
Dined on 11/24/2013
Took my young nephew for a
wonderful evening with grub and Miami Heat. It all went exceptionally well and we will be back to one of my favorite watering hole"
Dined on 11/19/2013
We were disappointed with the
service, although it was no full, the server forgot we existed and I had to get up to get us drinks at the bar and also ask other servers for the status of our food. Overall we were very disappointed in the food, the service and the location of the restaurant. We will not visit this place again."
Dined on 11/15/2013
They reserved a room for us with
our our own big screen TV! We always enjoy our drinks and eats here!"
Dined on 11/9/2013
Was so excited about going to this
place...heard so much about it and yet it was sooooooooooo disappointing. Servers were nice--and quite apologetic for what we experienced, but still...VERY DISAPPOINTED."
Dined on 11/5/2013
Cool vibe to the place. Staff
couldn't be more friendly. They just were too heavy on the spices. Saturday Prime Rib came with a Cajun spice which we requested be removed. Received a salt lick piece of meat. Chicken had gobs of black pepper under the skin. Chicken and mac and cheese could have been taken out earlier to keep the meat from drying and the keep the cheese oozing. Great beer and sports on screen."
Dined on 11/2/2013
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The lone run off Russell came off the bat of Zack Powers. Powers gave Florida a 1-0 lead in the second with a two-out solo home run to right.
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**ELEGANCE & Comfort ** Great Community & Affordable Rates! in Fort Myers
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
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- type House
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- rates (USD) $ 2,500 - $ 3,500 / month
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Spacious upper level single floor Portofino coach home with lavish
interior details, lanai and private two-car garage built by
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Luxurious master bedroom suite with poster canapy king size bed and
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'Tough on crime' agenda provides new hurdle for spousal sponsorship
Whenever governments want to be seen as "tough on crime," they pass legislation that offers a simple solution to a complex problem.
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The solution? A five-year sponsorship ban for all.
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The solution that was dropped into place by Immigration Minister Jason Kenney last week will prevent all Canadian citizens and permanent residents who were sponsored here by a spouse, common law partner or conjugal partner from, in turn, sponsoring another spouse for five years.
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What these three simple, and not uncommon, examples show is that the innocent will undoubtedly be made to suffer under this new regime.
Our current legislation exposes both the sponsor and the applicant to heavy fines and lengthy jail terms if they are involved in a misrepresentation connected to marriage fraud. At present, innocent parties need not worry.
These new measures will surely cause a lot of collateral damage to those who are not involved in marriage fraud in any way.
Kenney has not explained why his new ban is better than the measures we already have in place, which allow for the prosecution of those who would take advantage of our spousal sponsorship rules while leaving the innocent unscathed.
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Some local athletes are gearing up to represent the United States in a world championship. They are competing in the mixed martial arts sport of kickboxing. Most of the United States team is from right here in Augusta. Dee Griffin spent the day with the man who has trained the athletes who are fighting their way into worldwide recognition.
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27 years later, he has mastered the sport of mixed martial arts and opened the door for other area athletes. So far, hundreds have walked through it and more than 30 have become world championship winners. "It's really, really rewarding for me to see people who have come in with no martial arts experience at all and in a couple of short years they're winning world titles," says Greubel.
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Wandsworth and Croydon councils are working together to find a company to run its libraries and have narrowed the list of potential candidates to three: John Laing Integrated Services Ltd, Greenwich Leisure Ltd and an in-house Wandsworth council service.
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Legacy was in the air on Monday in London, as Claire Waight Keller showed her latest collection for Pringle of Scotland. Kilts and cashmere and sheepskin—the signposts of Scots style—got a new airing. Waight Keller is fluent in her archive. Shwetal Patel, meanwhile, is standing the whole idea of an archive on its head. Rather than seeing an archive as something handed down, Patel, with his new label The Creative Archives, is trying to build one from scratch. His line comprises Italian-made silk and wool-blend scarves (pictured) printed in patterns designed by fashion students—Patel takes applications from young designers at Central Saint Martins, the Royal Academy of Arts, etc.—and is sold at boutiques such as Browns. Speaking yesterday at his stand at the British Fashion Council's Exhibition, Patel said that he foresees expanding The Creative Archives to include other items, too, like little black dresses. "It's sort of like a collector buying the work of young artists," explains Patel, who was a co-founder of the handbag line Pauric Sweeney. "It's about cataloging the talents of a new generation and preserving them for the future."
He's not the only one commissioning. Browns has also collaborated with emerging designer Hermione de Paula on a range of tees and silk tunics in her signature prints. The pieces are available at Browns Focus now; de Paula, meanwhile, showed her Fall '10 collection yesterday at the Vauxhall Fashion Scout space. In addition to her eye-catching prints, de Paula focused on creating patterns that tricked the eye into seeing silhouettes that didn't quite conform to the shape of the garment itself. A voluminous dress arose out of a dress that was actually body-contoured, for example. It was a great look—one, as they say, for the archives.


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The announcements of a $40 million communications upgrade – including a underwater fiber optic cable that will stretch to the coast of Florida – and multi-million dollar upgrades to the grounds all but guarantee that the 45-square-mile base will stay open indefinitely.
Gitmo currently houses 168 detainees after Osama bin Laden's alleged cook was repatriated to Sudan last week. The Supreme Court has refused to hear any new Guantánamo appeals even though 87 prisoners were cleared for release by President Obama's Guantánamo Review Task Force. (It's unknown if prisoners are still given heavy anti-psychotic medicine before being interrogated.)
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on Oct 14, 2012 at 1:58 am
Interesting that this is just a rehash of the article published Friday - which has been taking off the Weekly's site. Perhaps Cook-Kalio had a problem with the fact that only 2 of the 18 comments were in her favor and made a call to her friends at the Weekly.
By running on the lie that she's pro-pension reform, yet fully backed and financed by unions - I have to ask just how dumb does she think Pleasanton is?
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Cook-Kalio has the public employee unions working for her and calling voters to get her elected. She must have promised them that there would be no pension reform with her as mayor. No way they would all be supporting her if she planned to do anything to work on pension reform or our unfunded liabilities.
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Therefore, a crucial role is being envisaged for livestock in a system of sustainable agriculture by the Agriculture Ministry in its report "State of Indian Agriculture".
What is of interest is that when growth in agricultural production was lower than the four per cent target in the first four years of the 11th Plan, growth in animal production and productivity was at an encouraging pace.
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ELIZABETHTOWN — Mary Floyd, 85, passed away peacefully, Dec. 24, 2012, at the Horace Nye Home surrounded by her family Laurie and Jeff Burns, Bertha Rand and Nancy Montville. She was born in Westport, N.Y., Nov. 30, 1927, the daughter Melvin and Beatrice (Beach) Hood.
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Survivors include her sister-in-law, Bonita (Huntley) Brannock; her niece, Laurie Burns and husband Jeff; nephews, Brian and his wife Michelle and David Hood; great nieces, Krystal Burns, Emily Hood; and great-nephew, Jeffrey Burns all of Ticonderoga. Also several cousins.
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CATEGORIES MoviesWhile Tanya Wexler's new film Hysteria is at times a LOL-hysterical romantic comedy, it also skillfully navigates important issues about class and medical practices in the 1880s, and takes a good look at women's rights in general.
The story takes place in London and has an interesting ensemble cast of characters that range from a former prostitute to a very wealthy and quirky inventor on up to sundry members of the elite British social class. Nestled in the midst of this is the earnest, handsome and likable Dr. Mortimer Granville (Hugh Dancy) who is, in fact, really, credited with "the invention of the first vibrator in the name of medical science." After being dismissed from several hospitals and following a tireless search for employment, Dr. Granville is finally employed by a private physician -- Dr Robert Dalrymple (Jonathan Pryce). His task is to assist the good doctor in his practice, which treats upper-class women suffering from hysteria. I remembered reading an article many years ago about the evolution of this area of medical science in the New York Times, and was curious as to how such a story would be "handled" -- pardon the pun.
As it turns out Dr. Dalrymple has two beautiful daughters (played by Felicity Jones and Maggie Gyllenhaal) who represent very different perspectives on womanhood in this prim and proper Victorian era. One who embodies the conformity and conventions of the times and the other, well, therein lies the drama. The film has a sharp wit, is charming in that British way, and plays gleefully with what Clement Greenberg refers to as Kitsch: "that thing to which the Germans give the wonderful name of Kitsch: popular, commercial art and literature with their chromeotypes, magazine covers, illustrations, ads, slick and pulp fiction, comics, Tin Pan Alley music, tap dancing, Hollywood movies, etc." "The precondition," says Greenberg, "for kitsch, a condition without which kitsch would be impossible, is the availability close at hand of a fully matured cultural tradition, whose discoveries, acquisitions, and perfected self-consciousness kitsch can take advantage of for its own ends." Wexler uses all of this to our advantage as she glides comfortably and seamlessly between scenes where women are being "massaged for therapeutic outcomes" to discussions of the suffrage movement.
Paroxysms, phrenology, ducks, Molly (Sheridan Smith) and Edmund St. John-Smythe (Rupert Everett) contribute to the hilarity while serious conversations about a woman's rights over her own body take place. As the story unfolds we understand the more salient matters surrounding the fun facts about the invention of what we now call the vibrator. As our laughter subsides we are left with an important timeline of women's rights, notions about living true to one's real identity, one man's destiny and its fulfillment, and even an exploration of what factors determine true love. This is informed and intelligent humor set forth by a woman director -- all of which we need more of. Lots to laugh and think about in this film, and you can see it starting May 18th.


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PERRYSBURG TWP., OH (Toledo News Now) - Authorities are investigating a fire at one of the most recognizable buildings in Northwest Ohio.
The state fire marshal and Perrysburg Township detectives are investigating a fire at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo.
Early Sunday evening firefighters were called out for a report of smoke in the second floor prayer room.
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Jamie Krell is a beauty and product expert who scours the world for the most creatve, and affordable gift ideas. She brought her picks and is sharing them with us, so you can get something in time. For a candle, Nest Fragrance makes a candle that's available at Neiman's for $30 and we loved the orange blossom smell. For something one step down in price, and more fruity smell, Bath and Body Works makes candles in the sape of the scent, like watermelon, strawberry and sunflower.
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Recap of Friday's NFL fines
Giants DT Chris Canty was among those fined on Friday for actions taken in Week Eigh games.
Bears look for stability at safety
After burning through eight different starting safety tandems last season, will Chris Conte and Major Wright put a stop to the revolving door at the position?
Questions mark Bears' secondary
Aside from Pro Bowl RCB Charles Tillman, the Bears are struggling to find stability in the secondary.
Bears rookie report: Week 15
Bears rookie WR Dane Sanzenbacher ended his streak of six games without a catch Sunday vs. the Seahawks.
Bears place Knox, Conte on injured reserve
The Bears have placed WR Johnny Knox and FS Chris Conte on injured reserve, ending the season for both players.
Bears rookie report: Week 14
Rookie third-round pick Chris Conte made his eight-straight start at free safety Sunday, but his most notable contribution wasn't a positive one.
Bears rookie report: Week 13
Bears rookie FS Chris Conte was part of one of the more infamous, as far as Bears fans are concerned, plays of the season in Week 13.
Five Bears questions with PFW publisher Hub Arkush
In this week's edition of "Five questions," PFW publisher/editor and Bears expert Hub Arkush says it's wishful thinking to expect significant improvement from Caleb Hanie in Week 13.
Bears rookie report: Week 12
The Bears' rookie class didn't have much of a presence in Sunday's loss to the Raiders.
Bears safeties Conte, Wright making most of opportunity
The sample size is limited on Bears safeties Chris Conte and Major Wright, but they've provided an upgrade at their position.
Bears rookie report: Week 11
The top rookie contributor for the Bears over the past few games, FS Chris Conte, made his fifth straight start and recorded four tackles Sunday.
Bears rookie report: Week 10
The Bears played seven rookies in their win over the Lions, and FS Chris Conte made his fourth consecutive start.
Bears' defense has reason to be confident
Chicago has allowed only 16.3 points per game during its four-game winning streak and the defense has 12 takeaways over that span.
Bears rookie report: Week Nine
The Bears' only rookie starter in Week Nine, FS Chris Conte, made four tackles in his third-straight start.
Lions-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Bears know what the result will be if they make the same mistake twice and fail to contain Calvin Johnson in their second meeting with the Lions.
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The Chicago Bears have locked in two more draft picks, agreeing to four-year deals with defensive tackle Stephen Paea and safety Chris Conte.||||||| Conte, a third-rounder from California, finished with 157 tackles (100 solo), two interceptions and 11 pass breakups for the Golden Bears. He was first-team, all Pac-10 as a senior.


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---- — TEUTOPOLIS — In an era where schools throughout the United States have beefed up security in the wake of a number of high-profile school shootings, Teutopolis High School has remained relatively open.
That has to change, says Bill Fritcher.
Fritcher, Unit 50 superintendent, told the Board of Education at Tuesday's special meeting he would like to use state maintenance funding to make the high school more secure, even though he said there have been no safety concerns at the school.
"It's time we get this done," Fritcher said. "It will take some infrastructure work, and it will create a level of inconvenience, but I don't think we can accept that as a reason not to do this."
Fritcher said improvements would include fencing, new doors, changed locks and a policy that would limit access to the school except through the main entrance at the northwest corner of the building.
The project would be funded by a $50,000 maintenance grant from the state that would require the school district to kick in another $50,000. Fritcher said he would consult with the district architect to get a rough estimate of the project cost.
Fritcher said he must submit the funding request by the end of May. He doesn't anticipate any problem getting the funds.
"I believe if it relates to school safety, it will happen," he said.
Fritcher said he would have more information on the project at the board's regular meeting later this month.
Fritcher said after the meeting that the idea of restricting access to the high school has been the result of a gradual thought process, rather than a specific event.
"There was no tipping point," he said. "It's just that now's the time. We've secured our other buildings, but we knew the high school would be the toughest because of its age and physical layout."
Board members appear to be on board with the proposal.
"I don't think any of us want to negate the safety of our kids," said board member Carl Repking.
Fritcher told the board he would like to have the project completed by the beginning of the school year in August, if funds are available.
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Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown said he is working with troopers to determine if a man found dead Friday morning died as a result of a hit-and-run.
The Highway Patrol said they believe the wreck happened at 3:30 a.m. along Broadway Lake Road and Shirley Drive.
McCown said troopers found Victor Lance Smith, 36, of Anderson at the scene. Smith died from blunt force trauma, McCown said. He said that he and troopers were still investigating whether Smith's injuries could have resulted from a hit-and-run or some other trauma.
FOX Carolina spoke with neighbors who live near where the accident happened. They said people often walk the roads to-and-from the lake and home. Neighbors also said there have been several accidents near the intersection.
Troopers are looking for a vehicle suspected to be involved in the accident. They are looking for a 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger or Dodge Magnum, with noticeable damage between the center front, right front and undercarriage of the car.
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Habitat for Humanity International elects Ken Klein to serve as vice chair of board of directors
ATLANTA (Oct. 25, 2007) – Ken Klein, president of KLEINCO Properties, has been elected to serve as vice chair of Habitat for Humanity International's board of directors. Klein was chosen to become an officer of the 28-member board that oversees the organization's mission of building simple, decent housing in partnership with people in need throughout the world. Prior to his election as vice chair, Klein served two terms as a board member.
"I've been a homebuilder for 35 years and have always been concerned about the affordability issue and the roadblocks that prevent those who need safe and decent shelter the most from obtaining it," said Klein. "The importance of owning a home can not be underestimated as it relates to a strong family foundation. What draws me most to Habitat is the opportunity to serve as part of an organization that is first and always a ministry that practices the precepts of Christianity as it addresses shelter for all people in need."
Since graduating with an accounting degree from Oklahoma State University, Klein has worked in the building industry and is president of KLEINCO Properties, a mid-sized real estate development firm based in Tulsa, Okla.
Klein's involvement with Habitat for Humanity precedes his election to the international board of directors as he's volunteered to build Habitat homes in Florida, Texas, Nevada, California and Washington, D.C.
Currently, Klein is a trustee for the National Housing Endowment and serves as a board member and chairman of the Audit Committee for MOVE Inc., a publicly traded media and technology company active in the real estate sector. He is a past chairman of the board for both the Gatesway Foundation, which assists mentally and physically handicapped people with housing and job training, and the Home Builders Institute, an international craft skills training organization.
Members of the HFHI board receive no compensation for their voluntary service. Board terms are two years and each member may serve four consecutive terms.
Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 250,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.


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America's shame: Israel's inhumane siege of Gaza UPDATE
by MainStreet, Tue Dec 22, 2009 at 04:18:14 AM EST
Robert Naiman, a sometimes diarist at MyDD, posted this diary, Egypt Says It Will Block Gaza Freedom Marchers, on Daily Kos yesterday.
It reports that on December 31, together with more than 1000 peace advocates from around the world entering Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, Naiman is planning to join tens of thousands of Palestinians in a march to the Erez border crossing inside Gaza to protest the Israeli blockade, and to demand that international action be taken to relieve Gaza of its humanitarian crisis.
Naiman quoted a plea from Jimmy Carter which was written for the British newspaper, The Guardian, a few days ago.
... those under siege in Gaza face another winter of intense personal suffering. I visited Gaza after the devastating January war and observed homeless people huddling in makeshift tents, under plastic sheets, or in caves dug into the debris of their former homes. Despite offers by Palestinian leaders and international agencies to guarantee no use of imported materials for even defensive military purposes, cement, lumber, and panes of glass are not being permitted to pass entry points into Gaza. The US and other nations have accepted this abhorrent situation without forceful corrective action.
I have discussed ways to assist the citizens of Gaza with a number of Arab and European leaders and their common response is that the Israeli blockade makes any assistance impossible.
Carter argued that "addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza can't wait on broad diplomatic progress. There should be an intense diplomatic effort by the international community - and the United States in particular, which obviously has strong influence on Israel and Egypt - to ensure that humanitarian supplies can get into Gaza and rebuilding can begin."
For America to be helping to perpetuate the suffering and death of Palestinians in Gaza is what is troublesome. That there are a few hundred Americans who have joined the Gaza Freedom March is not enough to assuage America from the guilt of complicity, not just for the weapons we supplied Israel to carry out the massacre of 1,400 mostly civilian Palestinians in Gaza one year ago, but that we stand idly by as the siege continues.
Here's another report about America's shame (and that of Arab countries, and Egypt), reprinted by Mondoweiss:
"It is not only Israel that has failed the people of Gaza with a blockade that punishes everybody living there for the acts of a few. World powers have also failed and even betrayed Gaza's ordinary citizens. They have wrung hands and issued statements, but have taken little meaningful action to attempt to change the damaging policy that prevents reconstruction, personal recovery and economic recuperation."
"The wretched reality endured by 1.5 million people in Gaza should appal anybody with an ounce of humanity. Sick, traumatised and impoverished people are being collectively punished by a cruel, illegal policy imposed by the Israeli authorities.
"Israel's responsibility to protect its citizens does not give it the right to punish every man, woman and child of Gaza. All states are obliged under international law to intervene to put an end to this brutal blockade but their leaders are failing in this fundamental measure of their own humanity. All states must insist that the Israeli government end its blockade and let the people of Gaza rebuild their shattered lives."
Read the full report, Failing Gaza, written by 16 major "European" human rights groups.
Sadly, no American organization is included.
UPDATE: A lousy development
Egypt bans a protest march into Gaza
Egypt has said it will not allow a protest march into Gaza from its territory. Egypt has rejected a request to allow activists to march across the border into the Gaza Strip to mark the anniversary of last year's conflict. The Egyptian foreign ministry said the march could not be allowed because of the "sensitive situation" in Gaza.
Over 1,000 activists from 42 countries had signed-up to join "the Gaza freedom march" planned for next week.
Egypt warned that anyone attempting the crossing from Egypt would be "dealt with by the law".
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Treegator Automatic Tree Watering
Especially valuable for new plantings, and for soaking before digging, or when water is precious during summer droughts. Zip heavy-duty bag around tree, fill with water, and let Treegator drip water to your tree for up to nine hours. Saves time and water, reduces transplant shock. Treegators can be zipped together (two hold 50 gallons) and used in pairs for larger trees. One Treegator® fits 1-4" caliper(diameter) tree; two zipped together fit 5-8" caliper trees. USA made.
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Do not attempt to move them around once the bag is one-quarter full. The handles rip easily. The seams also rip easily once there is over five gallons of water in them. Other than that, they're great.
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Great way to meter water slowly into your new tree, and ensures that you really get 20 gallons. Pouring 5-gallon buckets can become a back-breaker.
Excellent product.
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Saved my eight new fruit trees from drought and cut my manual watering time.
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