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About the Triratna Buddhist Community
Both Sunada and Bodhipaksa, and most of the guest teachers we have on Wildmind, are members of the Triratna Buddhist Order, the organization of committed Buddhist practitioners that is at the heart of the Triratna Buddhist Community. Triratna is a traditional Buddhist word meaning "Three Jewels," and it signifies the Buddha (the ideal of Enlightenment), the Dharma (the path and practices making Enlightenment attainable, and the Sangha (the community of those pursuing the path, and especially those who have had an experience of Enlightenment).
The Triratna Buddhist Community is a Buddhist movement founded in London in 1967. It seeks to create all of the conditions needed for the effective practice of Buddhism in modern society, and has grown into a varied and energetic tradition of practice.
The Triratna Buddhist Community was founded by Urgyen Sangharakshita, an Englishman who had returned to the West from Asia with twenty years experience as a Buddhist monk and scholar. While in Asia he studied under teachers of the Theravada, Chinese Ch'an, and Tibetan Vajrayana traditions. His understanding of the teachings of Buddhism and his solid grounding in Western culture have enabled him to present a body of teachings that are particularly suited to Western practitioners.
At the heart of the Triratna Buddhist Community is the Triratna Buddhist Order (WBO), an association of more than 1500 men and women who have formally committed themselves to wholeheartedly pursuing their own spiritual development and facilitating that of others. Order members, Mitras (people who are deepening their contact with Buddhism and the Order), and Friends (those who participate in Triratna activities but have made no formal commitment to practicing the Dharma within the context of the Triratna Buddhist Community) often live, work, and practice together – some of them running public centers, some working in team-based right livelihood businesses, and many living in Buddhist residential communities.
The Triratna Buddhist Community is a remarkably diverse organization, including people of many nationalities, from all walks of life, and living a wide range of lifestyles, both lay and monastic. Practice within Triratna does not require a monastic lifestyle, and many Order members, Mitras, and Friends are married or have children. The essence of membership of the Order is simply a commitment to put Buddhist principles into action in one's life.
Those involved with the Triratna Buddhist Community are encouraged to study widely in the Buddhist tradition, and Theravadin, Mahayana, and Vajrayana texts are regularly studied. The Triratna Buddhist Community draws inspiration from all but does not identify itself exclusively with any one of these traditions. We tend to regard ourselves simply as "Buddhists."
The Triratna Buddhist Community's main site.
Triratna Buddhist Community News
Comment from Vienna
Time: April 3, 2010, 7:49 pm
Bodipaksa, Hello from Anaconda, Montana!
I have been exploring the FWBO on the net, and I discovered the Rocky Mountain Buddhist Center in Missoula. Unfortunately, I also found sites that call the Order a cult and allege that members (including the founding member) have financially and even sexually exploited other members. My father and husband are active Freemasons and we are Order of the Eastern Star members so I am well used to silly and unfounded gossip. Since I have the highest respect for you and your work (especially in prisons and guided meditations), I'd like to know your thoughts on the FWBO before I commit further to them. Many thanks!
Comment from Bodhipaksa
Time: April 3, 2010, 8:15 pm
Hi Vienna,
Thanks for asking! It's so refreshing to see someone checking out information rather than just believing things they've read on the web. The FWBO is probably one of the least cult-like organizations around. Each center is financially and administratively autonomous, with all decision-making being made at a local level. There's no big "head office" running things and pocketing the money. You'll get occasional examples of group-think as you will in any other gathering of human beings, but generally people in the FWBO do a good job of thinking for themselves.
I know just about everyone who's involved in the running of the Missoula center, and they're very good, kind people, who freely and generously give their time to teach. I think you'd really, really like them. Varashuri in particular is a lovely woman and a good friend of mine.
It is true that Sangharakshita had sexual relations with a number of Order members. I've never seen any evidence that these were anything but consensual, but I think he was not sufficiently aware that the other people involved might have mixed motives in getting involved, including a fear-based desire to please someone they saw as an authority figure. I think these relationships were a very unwise move on Sagharakshita's part. Some people did end up getting hurt.
I'm not aware of any financial exploitation of anyone. I've been involved in the FWBO for almost 30 years now, and I've found the ethical climate to be generally very wholesome.
There was one FWBO center — Croydon, near London — which in the 1980′s was run by a very charismatic order member who turned out to be rather manipulative, emotionally and sexually. He developed a style of leadership that worked alternately inspiring and bullying people. And he manipulated some people into bed with him. The center was basically given an ultimatum by Sangharakshita to change its ways or cease being a part of the FWBO. The chairman left, resigned from the order, and since then safeguards have been put into place to prevent that kind of thing from happening again. I think that now everyone's aware that that kind of thing can happen, it's much less likely to.
Anyway, I'd suggest you check out the Missoula centre. They really are good people.
Comment from Vienna
Time: April 4, 2010, 6:47 pm
Thanks so much for your reply, Bodhipaska! I knew it would be an honest one.
One last question: I've run across info that says the WBO has been renamed the Triratna Buddhist Order as of 2010. Doesn't the word mean "three jewels?"
Comment from Bodhipaksa
Time: April 4, 2010, 6:55 pm
Hi Vienna,
Sangharakshita suggested we change the name, which does mean "Three Jewels," so that we could have the same name throughout the world, including India. We've been discussing it, and most people seem very happy with the proposed name change. To be honest, being rather decentralized in our decision-making we don't have official channels for changing our name! This is making us realize that we need to set up mechanisms for discussion and decision-making.
I understand that we (that is the WBO) will be officially changing our name in a few days time, on the anniversary of the founding of the order, and that the FWBO will become the Triratna Buddhist Community during Wesak, in May.
Comment from Saketa
Time: July 14, 2010, 8:37 am
There does seem to be quite a lot of stuff online claiming sexual abuse in the past by Sangharakshita. Have you established a code of ethics like the insight meditation society (IMS) which prohibits sexual relationships between teacher and student? Or is it still possible that a FWBO teacher will proposition a student for sex on a retreat? And do all those on retreat have private bedroom arrangements? I read that in the past, some men found themselves allocated a bed with Sangharakshita.
I assume that the FWBO have clearly put all this behind them and made it clear that such behaviour would not be tolerated now.
Comment from Bodhipaksa
Time: July 14, 2010, 8:02 pm
Hi Saketa,
Every FWBO (now Triratna) center or activity is a separate legal and organizational entity and controlled locally (we have no "central command" structure or head office), so I can only speak for my own center, which is Aryaloka in New Hampshire. We have a code of conduct for teachers that makes it clear that teachers may not get involved in relationships with people who come along to classes. I'd be shocked if any teacher propositioned a student for sex on retreat. That's totally inappropriate behavior. I don't know exactly what would happen if someone tried that, but I'm pretty certain they wouldn't be allowed to be involved on a retreat again, or at least for a good long time. To the best of my knowledge that situation hasn't arisen here.
On Triratna retreats, the accommodations are generally in shared rooms (sometimes four or more people) because of the nature of the facilities, which were usually not purpose-built. The situation you describe, where people would end up sharing Sangharakshita's room, was not on beginners' retreats but on Order retreats, and it was Order members that he had sexual relations with, again to the best of my knowledge. (Apart from the fact that Sangharakshita no longer leads retreat and has been celibate for many years, I can't imagine anyone being allocated to share a room with him now). At the time this happened, or at least started, there was a widespread expectation, not just in the FWBO but in the wider Buddhist world and beyond, that western sexual "hangups" would be set to one side and that a more liberated sexual culture would emerge — for example that "non-attached" promiscuity would free us from psychological dependency on exclusive sexual partners. Of course we know now that that didn't end well. And by no means everyone participated in that kind of experimentation. Most Order members I know are married or are in long-term relationships.
Incidentally, I think Sangharakshita was very unwise to get involved in relationships with other Order members, who were often much younger than he was. He seemed to be blithely unaware that other might be intimidated by him, and might give false consent out of awe, a sense of being flattered, or a desire to please. People got hurt.
Anyway, that's about the best I can answer for now. If you have any questions, fire away!
Comment from Saketa
Time: July 15, 2010, 8:41 am
Thanks for the explanation Bodhipaksa. It must be a nuisance getting all these questions!
Comment from Mike
Time: February 25, 2014, 9:59 am
Where would one find more information about the path to becoming a Buddhist Monk in the Triratna Buddhist Community/Triratna Buddhist Order (WBO)?
Comment from Bodhipaksa
Time: February 25, 2014, 2:41 pm
Hi, Mike.
Thanks for writing. Actually, our ordinations aren't monastic and many Order members are married or have children. There's a book by Windhorse Publications on what our ordination is and, I assume (I haven't read it!), on how people get ordained. That's here: http://windhorsepublications.com/ordination
Usually people move toward ordination in a very organic way, having made contact with one of our centers, attending events there, then becoming a mitra if they feel they want to "come out" as a Buddhist and make a statement that they feel a particular connection with our sangha, and then (sometimes years later) they'll ask for ordination as they feel more of an urge to take their practice and engagement with our spiritual community deeper. The personal-contact aspect of the path to ordination is crucial.
If you'd like any more specific information, please do feel free to write to me directly. Emails sent to bodhi at wildmind.org will always get to me.
All the best,
Comment from Matt
Time: May 29, 2014, 11:11 am
I am interested in becoming more involved in Triratna as tradition/community of practice, but I don't have a center near by (I'm in Colorado). What are the options for "at-large" folks? By the way, your writings and this site are a big part of my interest in Triratna. Thanks!
Comment from Bodhipaksa
Time: May 29, 2014, 12:11 pm
Hi, Matt.
I'm glad to hear of your interest in Triratna. I'm told there are moves afoot to help support outlying people, but the progress seems to be slow. thebuddhistcentre.com does have periodic Urban Retreats and also meditation hangouts on Google+. I'll pass your email address on to my friend Candradasa and he can let you know about anything else that's available.
All the best,


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The health insurance plan provides comprehensive coverage, with an emphasis on preventative care, ease of access to your physician, and overall wellness. To enroll, waive, or view plan rates, please visit, please visit studentnet.kp.org/sfai.
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The Friends University Concert Choir will present its spring concert Friday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center under the direction of Rolaine Hetherington.
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After traveling to Germany, Dallas and Chicago in recent years, the Singing Quakers have just returned from their tour of Western Kansas.
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Joining the Friends University Singing Quakers, Concert Choir and Jazz Vocal Ensemble will be choirs from Wichita West High School, Wichita Heights High School, Trinity Academy and Northfield School of the Liberal Arts.
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Rogers is associate professor and director of the Ballet Department at Friends University. His father was a visual artist and architect, and his sister is a visual artist living in Hot Springs, Ark.
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"Listeners throughout the country, even the world, have been duly impressed and inspired by the quality of musical selections and the sensitive musicianship consistently demonstrated by this truly fine choral music ensemble," said Dr. Thomas H. Cook, interim chair, Division of Fine Arts. "This is a remarkable group of young singers who have worked diligently, under the capable leadership of Dr. Mark Bartel, to prepare and share great choral music."
The Friends University Ballet and Wichita Ballet Theatre will present their Spring Ballet at 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6 and at 2 p.m. March 7 in Sebits Auditorium. In this spring's performance the Friends University Ballet will be performing all new ballets with three different choreographers.
Friends University's Acts of Faith drama group will present C.S. Lewis' "The Great Divorce" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-27 and at 3 p.m. Feb. 28 in Cornerstone Studio Theatre. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students.
The University of North Texas Faculty Jazz Quintet will be the featured artists at the 17th annual Friends University Jazz Festival Feb. 19-20. Mike Steinel (trumpet) and Brad Leali (saxophone) will perform with the Friends University Jazz Ensemble I. The rest of the quintet – Lynn Seaton (bass), Ed Soph (drums) and Stefan Karlsson (piano) – will join for the remainder of the concert.
The headliner concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets are available by calling 316-295-5616.


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Reviews by Troyone:
3.75/5 rDev +23%
Pours a clear light amber color with a clear apple juice hue and minimal white head.
Caramel malt aroma with the herbal smell of hallertau.
Smooth buttery hop taste of barley grain malt.
Light bodied, buttery and resinous feel, with lively smooth carbonation.
Definite session beer the butter hop taste is not that strong.
03-18-2009 01:03:24 | More by Troyone
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New York
3.03/5 rDev -0.7%
12 ounce bottle, from a sampler case that I hiested a few bottles from at a party. Pours almond amber, clear, limited light khaki head, leaves a thin collar and just a wee bit of lace. Darker bready malts in the nose. Bland lager, caramel malts, moderatly dry and snappy finish. Not bad for the style, would work with newbies or as a sessioner in a pinch.
02-12-2010 23:11:36 | More by Billolick
3/5 rDev -1.6%
09-12-2012 14:22:57 | More by wattoclone
4/5 rDev +31.1%
10-27-2012 13:54:33 | More by hadlance
3.5/5 rDev +14.8%
01-06-2013 00:59:37 | More by CmBanaszak
Alberta (Canada)
3.63/5 rDev +19%
354ml bottle, with yeast from the 'Weihensephan' (sic) bank in Freising, Germany, apparently. Part of a 24-bottle, 35 dollar (dirt cheap, around here) mixpack available at Alberta Costco Liquor outlets. Brewed by "Hopfen und Malz Brewing Company, San Jose, CA". So, Gordon Biersch, then.
This beer pours a crystal clear, medium golden hue, with three fingers of puffy, foamy off-white head, which leaves some nicely consistent bansai tree lace around the glass as it duly recedes.
It smells of bready, doughy, biscuity malt, a bit of caramel, some mild drupe fruitiness, and softly bitter earthy, leafy hops. Hmmmm. The taste is semi-sweet doughy malt, a waning biscuit character, some mild nutty caramel notes, and leafy, somewhat musty noble hops.
The carbonation is quite soft and unassuming, the body a decently solid medium weight for the style, and agreeably smooth. It finishes with a strong tendency to the dry, as the malt shifts in that direction, and the hops wait with expectant open arms.
A surprisingly enjoyable version of an Oktoberfest, even if the bottle's rather pedestrian labeling offers no such classifying indication. Well rounded in flavour, so much so, that I can foresee actually drinking the copious amount of its remaining friends in that big ol' box.
10-28-2012 01:28:54 | More by biboergosum
2.4/5 rDev -21.3%
Bottle poured into a pint.
A: Good overall appearance. Pours a nice thick head and has excellent lacing.
S: Nice malt character reveals itself to the nose. But also a metallic hot-brake shoe smell.
T: Again, decent malty flavor up front, that is later muddled by a skunky hot metal. More noticeable as it warms.
M: Mouthfeel is average, has nice lingering finish. Slightly undercarbonated.
D: Great beer to give to a space alien and say "this is what beer tastes like." Worth trying, and give the other three bottles in the pack to drunks that show up unnanounced at your tailgate party.
10-01-2010 02:54:57 | More by HugePlume
4.78/5 rDev +56.7%
For a lager this is some top stuff. I have no idea what others are talking about when they badmouth it. Thia beer is light but with a light spiceyness to it. Nice light hop taste to it too. Perfect for these spring days. Very drinkable with a medium/light mouthfeel that is very hydrating and refreshing. Cheers!
05-12-2014 04:46:41 | More by JayTime
3.93/5 rDev +28.9%
Appearance: Very light amber to orange clear tint
Head: Frosty white head
Smell: Sweet grassiness
Taste: Sweet maltyness with the grass still present and a subtle to no hop note on the palate
Weight: Light body with low carbonation
Finish: Gras with light malt
04-11-2011 13:51:26 | More by Snow81
New York
3.5/5 rDev +14.8%
05-13-2013 01:52:12 | More by trocketsauced
New York
3.35/5 rDev +9.8%
Pours a crystal clear copper color with a soapy white head that quickly settles into a very light ring. The aroma is quite faint. I pick up a bready malt with hints of caramel and peppery spice and that is about it. The taste is quite bready with a sweet caramel/toffee flavor. There is a tea like bitterness in the back end, though it's not very strong. The bitterness seems a bit out of place for the style. The feel is light to moderate with active carbonation; finishes slightly bitter and astringent. I expected the beer to be more smooth. An average marzen; starts off nice and bready but then takes a downward turn. Could use some more caramel flavor and less tea-like bitterness.
07-11-2010 01:30:30 | More by Gmann
3.25/5 rDev +6.6%
Poured In: Snifter Glass
Appearance: Pours a crystal clear bronze and amber color with a finger of head. The head retention isn't very good, as it disappears within seconds. There's also very little lace on the side of my glass. The beer is quite effervescent though, as there are quite a few bubbles continually climbing to the top of the snifter.
Smell: The nose is malty and biscuity. It reminds me of an Oktoberfest because it seems like it has a touch of toasted reddish malt. The nose isn't jaw dropping, it's malty and clean, but that's the nature of the beast here.
Taste: The palate is quite similar to the nose. Each sip reveals lots of German malts and just enough hops for bittering and to add a little touch of flavor on the aftertaste. Notes of biscuit, toasted and untoasted malt shine through with just a little herbal hop at the end. Of the 4 beers that I had from Costco I think this one actually had the least watery flavor to it. The other 3 beers seemed to be a little watery during the tasting, but this one held its own.
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied beer, well carbonated, and a nice creamy mouthfeel that makes it easy to sip on.
Drinkability: The last of the Costco beer. Honestly, I must say that their beers weren't all that bad. To style, drinkable and cheap.
01-13-2010 02:28:06 | More by Ek0nomik
New Hampshire
3.13/5 rDev +2.6%
Poured from a Utica, N.Y. brewed 12 fl. oz. bottle with an expiration date of Apr 05, 2010. Sampled on April 17, 2010. It has an amber-orange pour with a short-lived head the bubbles up a bout a half inch and then dissolves right off. I found the aroma to be rather bland. Yeah, there were malts and light hpps but nothing stood out. It certainly had a crisp, cleanliness in the taste and I noted more malts than anything else. This beer expired a couple weeks ago and it shouldn't make a huge difference in that short of a time. Then again, maybe it did. Nothing I would go out of my wa for.
04-17-2010 21:34:07 | More by puboflyons
3/5 rDev -1.6%
The second of the four in the (mandatory) mixed case at Costco in VA (our MD stores don't sell beer... go figure). The label says "New Yorker Brewing Co." in Utica, NY; so I'm assuming a Matt (aka Saranac) connection. That's good because if this beer is any indication of quality (and Matt is involved so it can't be bad), being able to get craft brew for less than $4.75 a six pack is almost ridiculously cheap. But sometimes you get what you pay for.
I shouldn't have started with the Amber (the best of the bunch). This was a let-down. Wan yellow/gold in the glass with spritzy carbonation and a 1/2 inch head that disappeared quickly. Subtle malt with a bit of cardboard skunk in the nose, and the taste was a tad sweet then fruity, finally ending with a somewhat astringent aftertaste. Just didn't do it for me. Not bad, but just enough "off flavors" to render the whole less drinkable than I expected.
12-04-2009 21:10:31 | More by tugdriver7
4.08/5 rDev +33.8%
12 oz bottle poured into a weiss glass. 5.5% ABV, 22 IBUs, Best by Jun 15 2010.
A - Golden yellow with a crystal clear, carbonation-rich body and two-finger, slightly off-white head. Good retention but little lace left in the wake.
S - Surprisingly good nose of pilsner malts, pale malts, and a light straw hint. Subtle hops give the aroma a slightly refreshing, appetizing appeal.
T - Hops become more prominent in the flavor thankfully. A good noble flavor balances very well with the pilsner malts. Crisp and clean.
M - Medium-light bodied and almost over-carbonated. Sharp bite to the dry finish. Crisp and refreshing.
D - I don't know why I expected a sub-par beer from Costco knowing it would be brewed by someone (I hope) that knows what they're doing. It's a nice and very drinkable lager that's straight forward with no flaws hidden among bold malts or over hopping.
03-24-2010 00:31:13 | More by BeerFMAndy
2.98/5 rDev -2.3%
Pours a burnt orange with a nice head that fades fast and leaves lacing. The smell is malty with some yeast notes, not much else going on. The taste is not very complex, mostly malt start to finish. The mouthfeel is light and watery, probably the most detracting part of the beer is that it tastes watered down. The drinkability is ok, a fine beer, just not much to it.
09-11-2010 03:55:56 | More by wingman14
3/5 rDev -1.6%
This was an ok beer. I have had better german lagers.
Appearance- amber color, transparent
Smell- bready malt
Taste- malt
Mouthfeel- medium bodied
Drinkability- pretty good, can't beat the price from Costco, 15 dollars for 24 beers, 4 kinds, was quite pleased with that
07-04-2009 07:00:05 | More by jeffjeff1
3.78/5 rDev +23.9%
The recent reviews for this beer make me wonder if quality is deteriorating, or all the brewing has switched to a different contract brewer.
The Pilsner I'm enjoying was contract brewed by "Hopfen Und Maltz Brewing Company" in San Jose, CA. I believe it's an alias for Gordon Biersch, a (underappreciated, in my opinion) brewery in San Jose that makes many of Trader Joe's beers. All four beers in the Costco mixed-pack are solid in my opinion, and the lager is no exception.
I don't drink Pilsners too often, but this one pours a rich golden color with an amber hue. Darker than any macro lager out there. Respectable white cap has moderate lasting power, and retreats to a visible ring for the duration of the drink, leaving no lace.
Grassy Noble hops dominate the nose. Even with a cold pour, they're pretty potent compared to anything in its price range. I like the authenticity of the hop aroma. I also detect some bready, biscuit malts with a hint of sweeness.
Flavor opens up those malts. Quite a bit of biscuit, just a bit of caramel sweetness at the end, competing with moderate bittering. Those noble hops leave a bit of grass at the end that I'm not sure if I like a ton. Body is medium, with a refreshing and smooth finish. A bit of a palate cleanser, living up to its lagering.
A very drinkable beer... much more substance than any macro lager I've tried. Very versatile when pairing with food, and about as cheap as you can find and craft-brewed beer. (I paid $18 for 24-pack case)
The Costco case doesn't have a super clear stand-out in my opinion, but their halfway authentic and versatile German Lager is a great reason to get it if you're looking for a decent pils.
12-30-2009 20:48:37 | More by josiahschlender
2.55/5 rDev -16.4%
12 oz. brown long neck bottle poured into a drinking glass. Served at room/cellar (a.k.a. garage) temperature. No freshness date available.
I grew up with Costco/Kirkland Signature products, so I couldn't resist trying their new line of beer. Sure enough, it's got Kirkland's signature quality all over it.
Golden amber body, see-through clear. Fizzy tan head that bubbled away like a diet Coke. Slight caps left behind.
Very soft and faint pale malt, with quite the grainy nose. Plenty of lager yeast with a hint of skunk like wet dog hair. Slight hop sourness with herbal notes hiding somewhere beneath the grain.
Very dry bitterness dominates the back of the tongue. A flash of fruit is notable in the beginning, leading to a smooth malty profile. Slight herbal hops in the middle before going back to the dry bitterness in the finish. Medium-light body with a slick mouthfeel; slightly rough carbonation.
A bit sloppy; no real hop or malt structure. And nothing German about this yeast strain. This is more of an American lager than a German pils. I guess they think simply calling it such helps marketing? I may pass on this in the future.
If I were to pair it with food, I'd take a stab at some baked seafood, grilled veggie sandwiches, or some hearty pastas.
09-06-2009 17:58:43 | More by dbmcrorie
2.5/5 rDev -18%
12-30-2012 07:36:19 | More by TheBishopco
3.48/5 rDev +14.1%
Copper amber with a fluffy eggshell head that leaves some sticky lace on the glass. Sweet caramel malty notes with fresh bread and an underlying earthy hop aroma. Sweet malty and bubblegum flavors with light noble hop bittering to balance. Finishes clean and slightly metallic. The body is on the lighter side of medium with sharp carbonation. An easy drinking enough beer but nothing to write home about, kind of a poor man's Sam Adams Boston lager.
05-21-2010 23:27:10 | More by biggred1
2.5/5 rDev -18%
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3/5 rDev -1.6%
11-19-2012 02:27:37 | More by joecast
3.43/5 rDev +12.5%
A - Pours very clear, gold/amber color with adequate off-white, orange head, but leaves no lacing upon dissipation.
S - Sweet malty aroma. But also has an astringent almost sour component.
T - Mild bitterness. Grainy, caramel malt flavor. No hops stand out. Maybe boring, but overall not distasteful.
M - Thin, smooth, with dry finish. Carbonation evident. Some lingering bitterness.
D - Drinkable, average.
Overall - This is an average beer, without much character to stand out, but in the end is a drinkable beer that is a good buy for the price.
02-19-2010 23:22:59 | More by ghebel
3.53/5 rDev +15.7%
Best before June 15, 2010:
Pours copper with a lasting white thin head. Some lines of lacing stick.
The smell is "clean" other than some caramel and a slight, slight scent of a mild noble hop aroma.
The taste is of caramel with a touch of roast/light toast. Light sweetness fades to a spicy, floral dryness (thanks to Hallertau, as listed on the label)in the finish.
It is light-to-medium bodied and smooth.
An easy "session" brew if you are looking for a beer that is light on the palate and the wallet. Well-balanced in a light, but not watery, way - has enough characteristics of a classic Marzen/O-fest to fit in pretty neatly in that style.
03-24-2010 03:55:16 | More by jwc215
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Despite how this is being portrayed by some, Jamie's sexual orientation had nothing to do with his dismissal from the football team. NDSCS is a welcoming campus where individual differences are valued and respected
In his first on-camera interview since being kicked off the team, Kuntz spoke to Amy K. Nelson about his dismissal and the controversy surrounding it. Kuntz told Nelson that he was dismissed for lying, but believes his sexual orientation is the real reason he's no longer with the team.
Here is a preview of that interview:
In the rest of the interview, Kuntz talks about his sexual orientation, the circumstances surrounding his dismissal, his desire to continue his football career at the Division I level and the possibility of a lawsuit. Since the firestorm of controversy erupted, Kuntz has endured emotional turmoil, and his family discusses how the whole ordeal has changed him.
Kuntz's exclusive on-camera interview with Amy K. Nelson can be seen on the next Full Nelson..


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Reliability of NFL "Experts"
Just so we're all clear on how good the so called "experts" are in predicting how the season will go, I thought I'd throw out this set of predictions from last year. Pay particular attention to Cris Collinsworth's "Break Out" player for last season.
09-06-2006, 10:59 AM #2Prophet Guest
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It's fun to look at those.
Joey did have a breakout season, brokeout all the way to the peninsula.
Re: Reliability of NFL "Experts"
actually looking back, it wasnt far-fetched in 2005. most of those (if not all) were solid picks at the time. if you're trying to determine how well some (or these 7) people
can perdict those things considering random events that might occur, i think they did a pretty good job.
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All these experrts are just guessing, I bet most of them put the names in a bag and shake it up. Whoever you pull out is the winner.
SI has the Panthers beating the Dolphins in the super bowl.
09-06-2006, 11:23 AM #5Del Rio Guest
Re: Reliability of NFL "Experts"
Your asking them to do the impossible. Football is one of the few sports where the best team doesn't always win. The ball is not round and there is a considerable ammount of luck required to win a game.
That is why if I was asked to pick winners or predict seasons I would go with constants like Coaches. Having your guys in the right spots is more important then having the biggest most famous names on your team.
These experts make a lot of decisions based on players. You can't ask them to be accurate.
09-06-2006, 11:28 AM #6Prophet Guest
Re: Reliability of NFL "Experts"
Yes I can.
The bastards better be accurate or I will thrash their very existence.
Come to think of it, I will rip on them even if they are accurate.
Forget it.
The worst part is we read it and than either agree or disagree for some inane reason while they're laughing all the way to the bank.
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Re: Reliability of NFL "Experts"
None of them predicted Seattle in the top 3 NFC teams and none of them predicted Pitt in the top 3 AFC teams.
Pitt not being a top 3 AFC team can be debated because they were a wild card team and you can make an argument that even tho they won the Superbowl they might not have been a top 3 AFC team.
There are to many variables in the NFL today to say for sure what teams are going to do from year to year.What we've got here is failure to communicate.
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Huntingdon, Pa. - February 18, 2011 - For the first time since 2007, the Springfield College men's volleyball team swept rival Juniata College, 3-0, in a battle of two of the top teams in Division III on Friday evening. The Pride cruised to the critical win in the set scores of 25-22, 25-23, 25-18.
Springfield, which fell from the top spot in this week's national poll into a tie for fourth, had its four match losing streak and now stands at 4-9 this season. The Eagles moved up into a tie for first this week and now drop to 10-5.
The Eagles and Pride have dominated Division III volleyball over the past decade. In fact, one of these schools has won every Molten Division III National Championship, with each program winning five times.
The last time the Pride won in three sets in Juniata was on April 7, 2007 when Springfield bested the host Eagles in the EIVA Division III Championship.
In fitting fashion, Springfield put together its top offensive performance of the season, hitting .412 as a team. Alberto Bravo was dominant with 15 kills at a .417 clip, while Cal Palumbo connected for eight kills on 10 swings. Tommy Crow was especially effective with eight kills, eight digs, and two aces, and Mike Becker delivered 38 assists to pace Springfield to the win. Nick Ferry also chipped in a team-best nine digs. Springfield once again struggled with its serve, racking up 17 service errors on the evening.
The Eagles hit just .185 for the match, putting down just 29 kills on 81 swings with 14 errors. Senior outside hitter Chris Vrooman paced Juniata with 10 kills on 19 attacks for a .421 hitting percentage, with a pair of blocks and five digs. Junior Mike Kraft picked up six kills on 17 attacks, but also had three errors for a .176 attack clip, while Juniata middle Ben Wolff had some success through the middle, putting down three kills on nine error-free swings for a .333 attack rate. He also had a hand on four of Juniata's 9.0 blocks.
A four-point run midway through the first set vaulted Springfield into a 15-12 lead, and the Pride maintained a lead the rest of the way. After Juniata chipped a pair of points of the Springfield lead with a Ross Madden kill and a Springfield attack error, the Pride rattled off three straight points to take a 18-14 advantage. Springfield eventually posted a 23-18 lead when Juniata began to narrow the gap on a pair of blocks and a Pride attack error. A Bravo kill put the Pride on set point, and following a side-out kill by Kraft, a Palumbo kill clinched the set.
Set two was similar to the first, as Springfield eked out a narrow lead and outlasted Juniata down the stretch. With Springfield leading 21-20, an Alex McColgin service error allowed the Pride to stretch their lead to 22-20. A Crow kill led to a 23-20 Pride lead, but a point awarded to Juniata cut the margin to 23-21. Palumbo's kill off the ensuing Vrooman serve put the Pride on set point, and three points later Bravo sealed the win with a kill. Springfield's offense dominated the set as it did not record an error as it posted 18 kills on 27 swings.
A five-point run early in set three allowed Springfield to take a 12-8 lead. A three-point run and a four-point run later in the set gave the Pride a 20-15 advantage, and back-to-back side-out kills advanced the score to 21-16. Kills by Springfield's Mike Pelletier and Becker gave the Pride a 23-16 lead, and consecutive side-out service errors had Springfield on match point. Two points later, a Juniata service error allowed the Pride to take the match.
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I recently returned from the most delicious trip of my life. Full write ups to come, but the photos from my Spain and London food adventure can be seen here. (including an amazing Thanksgiving at El Bulli)
Happy Holidays!
Congratulations to YuShan, winner of the Little Lad's Popcorn sampler.
Now with Luca around, photos of my nephews will take a back seat to my little pup when winners are announced.
Happy Holidays!
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I love popcorn. I mean serious, obsessive lurve. I'm pretty sure I could eat popcorn every day for a month without getting tired of it. So when I find a new version of the snack that heightens my crush, it's almost a magical experience. I found Little Lad's "Herbal Corn" when looking for a cheap way to feed guests at a happy hour I was throwing.
Their addition of "natural flavors and herbs" create little kernels of delight – explosions of flavors really. I brought this to a friend's birthday party recently and another guest declared: "You just changed my life!" (no joking). Not only is it tasty, it's also labeled "gluten-free" right on the package which always warms my heart a bit.
So far, I've only seen Little Lad's at Whole Foods in NYC, but I'm offering a giveaway so at least one of you can try Little Lad's even if you aren't lucky enough to live in NYC.
One reader will get two small bags of Little Lads Herbal Corn. To enter, leave a comment telling us what your favorite topping for popcorn is by 6pm Eastern on Monday November 1st, you must live in the U.S. to be eligible. Blog or tweet about this giveaway and link to this post and you can comment twice (be sure to put @yumcat in the tweet) which will increase your chance of winning.
I didn't taste wasabi for the first time until after I graduated from college. More than 20 years of my life went by without this delightful spicy horseradish passing over my lips. Yes it will clear your sinuses in large quantities, but it hurts so good. Perhaps I've been making up for lost time, for now it seems that I am drawn to anything that uses wasabi to heighten flavor. Yes it's usually the unappreciated middle child on a plate of sushi, but in this recipe it is the star. Sure, you can throw the ingredients together without wasabi and it will be fine. But wasabi will take it from a forgotten dish you eat to avoid awkward conversation at a party to something you crave because it haunts your memories.
This may also be one of the easiest party dips you can pull together. I'm all about maximum flavor with minimum effort. Even my mom, who hates food and cooking, was able to prepare this for a recent party to rave reviews. This is an especially good one for the summer since no actual cooking is involved.
Crunchy Wasabi Shrimp Spread Recipe (serves 8-10 as a party appetizer)
One 8 ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained and diced
Two 4 ounce cans tiny pink shrimp, drained
3/4 cup wasabi mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
gluten-free crackers or toasted baguette for serving
In a medium bowl combine water chestnuts, shrimp, mayonnaise, relish, a dash of salt and pepper. Stir to combine completely. Add salt and pepper to taste (be generous with the pepper).
For a low-fat version, replace mayonnaise with non-fat greek yogurt and 2-3 teaspoons wasabi powder. You could also eliminate the wasabi if you can't handle the heat, but what would be the fun in that?
Another super easy appetizer to pair with this? Tamari Roasted Almonds.
My friend Mark, mentioned in my previous post on Annisa and Savoy, recently became very domestic. A man who previously avoided the kitchen, leapfrogged over a simple weeknight meal to dive right into the more complicated world of pastries. Then not satisfied with the relatively simple challenge of a 'regular' cookie, he decided to take on gluten-free baking as well. I'm not quite sure what has come over him, but I am happy to be a benefactor.
When he first came to me for advice on how to adapt his Ranger Cookies recipe to be 'Catherine-friendly' I sent him a link to this gluten-free cookies post and told him he needed to experiment along the way. He was meticulous in making sure that none of his ingredients or supplies were cross-contaminated in his care or in previous processing. When he brought them to a BBQ I threw earlier in the summer, no one could believe they were gluten-free. My friend Erica even got nervous when she saw me eating them, because "they are too good to be gluten-free."
I am lucky to have such caring friends, so I feel the need to pay it forward by sharing the recipe with you. He tells me this version is even improved from the batch he brought to the BBQ; they were a resounding success with his coworkers. He's offered to make some for my upcoming birthday. I can't imagine a more delicious way to celebrate.
Gluten-Free Ranger Cookies (makes 12-14 three-inch cookies)
1 cup Gluten-Free Pantry all-purpose flour mix
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups gluten free corn flakes (crush them to lessen the air in the
measuring cup)
1/8 cup flax seeds
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I find about 1/2 cup starts
getting too sweet)
1 cup gluten-free rolled oats (quick oats work better but can't find gf version)
1 cup flaked coconut (packed into the measuring cup since flakes have
lots more air than shredded coconut)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup cane sugar
1 stick unsalted butter (8 Tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs room temperature
Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Stir in corn flakes, flax seeds, chocolate chips, oats, and coconut. In a large stand mixer combine sugar, butter, salt, vanilla and eggs. Gradually add the dry mixture 1/2 cup at a time while beating on low speed until thoroughly mixed.
On a slightly greased cookie sheet place heaping tablespoons of cookie dough at least 2″ apart.
Bake for 12-13 minutes, until golden brown around the edges, be careful not to overcook, checking at 10 min for doneness.
Photos (and cookies) by Mark Chen.
Traveling somewhere exotic for Thanksgiving may be my new obsession. Ok, so maybe it can't be an obsession if it only happens once a year. But I had the chance to go to London for Thanksgiving this year and it was incredible. I know, you may be thinking, "but Catherine, you've done so much work getting your gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes just right. You can't always leave – what about your family?" Well, I do love a traditional Thanksgiving but it sometimes seems silly to go all the way back to CA for one big meal when I am going to head there again in December. Though I must admit, I didn't abandon the Holiday entirely since my friend Christos, who lives in London as an ex-pat, hosted an American-style Thanksgiving dinner to give his British friends a taste our most gluttonous day.
The UK in general is a gluten-free dream. During a trip to Scotland and now two trips to London since going gluten-free, I found everyone to be so well-educated about the gluten-free diet it made eating out simple. I had incredible meals this year at The Fat Duck and St. John but we also got gluten-free take out from Imli Indian and satisfied my curry craving again at Masala Zone.
If you are looking for a classic English High Tea – you can book a gluten-free tea service at The Ritz or The Savoy. Small tea sandwiches service on gluten-free toast and gluten-free pastries tasty enough to make your gluten-eating companions look longing at your plate.
During my first gluten-free trip to London in 2006, I went to Wagamama noodle shop. They have a gluten-free menu. Not a huge number of options, but since I wouldn't normally expect to be able to eat at a noodle shop I wasn't terribly disappointed.
The list of restaurants in London with gluten-free menus is constantly expanding. Though I would feel comfortable eating in many places without specific gluten-free menus because they are so much better educated about Celiac disease. And if you are cooking for yourself, almost every grocery store, even small urban markets, has a dedicated gluten-free section with a plethora of products.
The "Genius" gluten-free bread, launched at Tesco, is getting lots of hype over there. I must say, it was as good of a pre-packaged gluten-free bread as I've ever tasted. Soft and chewy right out of the package – no toasting necessary. The stay-at-home mom who came up with the recipe when baking for her gluten-intolerant son is now a self-made millionaire.
I planned my trip to London as a food adventure and was not disappointed. Though, I think the raclette at Borough Market alone was enough of a reason to book a ticket.
[side note: Yes I realize it's May and Thanksgiving is far from everyone's mind, but it took me a little while to get this post done - I've had a new addition to the family and his name is Luca : ) ]
Did you know that you can roast Peeps just like you would a regular marshmallow? Only when you roast a Peep, the sugar crystallizes into a sweet shell of delightful crunch.
And they are "naturally" gluten-free.
Starting this week, Keste Pizza & Vino will be serving gluten-free pizza every Monday and Tuesday. The gluten-free pizzas are prepared with a special gluten-free flour mix and cooked in a separate electric oven dedicated to the gluten-free pies. Gluten-free diners will have the option of three different pies – margherita, marinara or lardo-topped mastincola.
A fellow gluten-free food and pizza aficionado went to check out their offerings yesterday and the praise is high. He proclaimed it to be "the best gluten-free pizza in NYC, followed by 2. Mozzarelli's and 3. Pala." And this is from someone who had made it his mission to sample all of the gluten-free pizza options including Risotteria, Uno's and Opus.
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One of the frustrating things with Celiac Disease is how expensive 'gluten-free' versions of mainstream products are. $5 for a box of Italian gluten-free pasta, $7 for a bag of gluten-free bagels, $8 for a loaf of decent tasting gluten-free bread. It can quickly become quite a burden to a family or even an individual to live on a diet with gluten-free replacements. Well there is some good news at tax time, you may be eligible to deduct some of that extra expense on your taxes.
Suzanne on the NYC Celiac Meetup message board and Celiac.com were great sources in helping me to pull together this guide to tax deductions and the gluten-free diet.
If you refer to IRS ruling 02-19 & IRS medical pamphlet 502 & COMPLY with their REQUISITES you can include your gluten-free food, toiletries, cosmetics, even envelopes with gluten-free glue as part of a medical deduction.
A few things you need first:
What you can deduct:
According to Celiac.com:
"After you file, your IRS office may refer you to Publication 17 and tell you these deductions are not permissible. IRS representatives have ruled otherwise and this is applicable throughout the US Refer them to the following Citations:
Revenue Ruling 55-261
Cohen 38 TC 387
Revenue Ruling 76-80, 67 TC 481
Flemming TC MEMO 1980 583
Van Kalb TC MEMO 1978 366″
I am not an account or a tax attorney so please read all of the pamphlets carefully to check for updates and be sure that you are following their guidelines correctly. While it's not super-convenient or easy, it has the potential to provide substantial savings each year. And if you are already tracking your spending with one of the many tools now available for free online it may not even be that inconvenient.
Good news, thanks to Fresh Direct, New Yorkers can now get Udi's gluten-free bread, muffins and pizza crusts delivered with the rest of their groceries. Each loaf is priced a full $2 cheaper than the Food for Life gluten-free brown rice bread and Udi's is so much tastier. I swooned over their bread last year when I enjoyed amazing gluten-free toast using Udi's gluten-free bread.
I feel so lucky to be in NYC right now, in spite of the freezing weather. Brrrrrr!
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Last summer's drought continues to cause problems for water departments because they have to fix many more water main breaks.
Iowa City has had 75 water main breaks since July. Usually they see 60 or less in an entire year.
Water Department officials say there isn't enough moisture in the soil, causing the ground to shift. Those shifts are moving the water mains and causing them to break.
"In the winter it's particularly important to act timely as we get some freezing and icing on the streets," said Kevin Slutts, Assistant Water Superintendent.
If you see water bubbling from the street, or lose your water supply that could be a sign there's a break and you should contact your city's water department.


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Wales beat Italy to stay in Six Nations contention
Wales kept themselves firmly in contention to defend their Six Nations title, after brushing aside Italy 26-9 on a wet afternoon in Rome.
Jonathan Davies and Alex Cuthbert scored second-half tries and Leigh Halfpenny kicked 16 points in another near-flawless personal performance.
It was a fourth away win in a row in the Six Nations - a record Wales have never managed before in the competition's 13-year history - and sets them up for games with Scotland and England next month.
– Rob Howley, Wales Interim Coach
I am very pleased. We adapted really well to the conditions and the deluge. We showed patience and composure and we took our opportunities.Our scrum was very impressive and gave us the platform.
International rugby is about fine margins, and it was testament to the attitude of the players today and their application in difficult conditions.
The first half was scrappy, attacking rugby limited by heavy rain which made both the ball and the turf slippery propositions.
Wales led 9-6 at the break, Halfpenny's three penalties to Kris Burton's two.
Davies scored four minutes into the second half.
Mike Phillips pushed through a box kick, and when two Italian defenders failed to gather and fell over one another, Davies took advantage, nudging the ball through before touching down.
Halfpenny converted, and he and Burton added another penalty apiece.
Italian prop Martin Castrogiovanni was then sent to the sin bin, as the referee lost patience with the hosts' inferiority at scrum time.
Wales took immediate advantage, with Dan Biggar feeding Cuthbert, whose excellent running line saw him through the Italian defensive line, and he slid home in the corner.
Halfpenny bisected the posts to make it 26-9, and the scoreboard's work for the day was done.
– Ryan Jones, Wales Captain
The first half was tough. The conditions had a huge impact on the way both teams played, but our game-management was excellent.
All 23 players showed composure and maturity. It was a good day at the office in the scrum - there are six very happy front-row forwards in our changing room.
The attitude was superb. You can never question that. We dug really deep today, and it showed in the way we played.
Wales rung the changes in the final quarter, with regular captain Sam Warburton replacing current skipper Ryan Jones, and Alun Wyn Jones making a welcome return after injury.
They held on comfortably, ending a second successive game without conceding a try.


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Wow! More great info. Thanks Nan.
My pleasure, Marie – glad you found it interesting!
Great post Nan especially now when all is frozen over and we are craving those fragrances and special touches to give flavor to our meals.
What a nice thought, Lisa. The topic was inspired by some days I spent immersed in herbs recently, getting them ready for winter and making some wreaths from those that were going to get frosted. It reminded me that I need to grow a lot more herbs (especially scented geraniums) next year.
What a great post. I love all the photos of plants that illustrate the different attributes in Latin. I think most of us pick up a little of this after years of gardening, but this is a beautifully comprehensive list.
Trying to come up with examples is my favorite part, Pat. Finding good examples – especially good examples that I also have pictures of – is often quite a challenge.
I have really enjoyed reading these posts. Very interesting and VERY informative. I will look at the names of my plant choices with a different eye.
Thanks, Janet. They come in very handy this time of year, when the seed catalogs arrive!
I've adored these posts about the scientific names of plants… it helps me to refer to them by their proper name rather than the common…
This post is fantastic!
It explains why I like to take a handful of my Galium "odoratum" while I walk around my garden – the scent of the leaves are lovely when crushed!
Great work as always! Look forward to more posts like this one!
Mmmm…sweet woodruff is one of my favorite herbs. I think I need to head out to the garden and have a sniff. Thanks for reminding me!
And then there's Thymus citriodorus (lemon thyme) to indicate citrus scent.
Thanks for the Latin lessons!
Right – good one, Gayle. Thanks!
Love your plant name posts! I always sort of know this, but I don't really know it. Thanks so much.
Same for me, TM; kind of a "use 'em or lose 'em" deal with these names, so it's good to have a review now and then.
Great post, Nan! I regret not studying Latin — it comes in so handy.
Thanks, Rob! I too wish I'd learned more when I was in school; knowing even a little has been very useful.


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CATEGORIES Movies, News/Reactions, Sci-FiBy: Monika Bartyzel
As a child, I watched a little of everything. There really was no rhyme or reason -- Incredible Hulk, Muppet Babies, MTV (videos), Cosby, and even some Tom Baker wrapped in a large, striped scarf. But it wasn't until Christopher Eccleston became Doctor Who that I really started to pay attention to the sci-fi icon and his Tardis adventures.
Through a change to Tennant and a myriad of both silly and super creepy stories, The Doctor became ever more addictive, and I wished that he would head for the big screen. Sure, there's a chance that feature film could become an absolute reality, but recently I had a different thought: What if Torchwood brought Who to the big screen?
Torchwood: Children of Earth was a jaw-dropper. The series had started slowly, but as characters succumbed to the dangers of their job, the show became better and better until the long miniseries made it into an entirely new experience. It was epic, dangerous, shocking, and pretty much all the adjectives that would make a good feature film. I might even go so far as to say a better feature film than Who could make, because there was more cinematic intrigue in Torchwood's latest story, and that's more widely marketable than a quirky man who carries a magic wrench travels through time and space. So why not merge the two?
It's been well-established that Captain Jack Harkness is obsessed with The Doctor. He's always waiting for him, or looking for him, and if he didn't have his own show, would make for one hell of a companion. So following the devastation created by Children of Earth, Jack could finally find The Doctor once again and set off to save the world from someone or something. The reunion has to happen, and there's no better place for it than in a darkened theater on the brink of imminent danger. Jack and his team could provide the adult darkness while The Doctor serves up comic relief and ingenious problem-solving. ...and it wouldn't hurt if James Marsters showed up...
Well-made, flashy, and engaging, I can't help but think that both Torchwood and Doctor Who would become infinitely bigger and more marketable. We're in a time where lots of science fiction and classic geek fare has found a mainstream audience, so isn't it time a Timelord and his never-can-die friend get a little love?