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- Address:
2183 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7Neighborhood:
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NorthwestPrice: CAN$31 to CAN$50
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.bishopsonline.com/
- Phone: 604-738-2025x
- Hours of Operation:
we will be closed for our annual holidays from January 1st until January 23rd
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Organic, Northwest
- Executive Chef: Ron Shaw
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Full Bar, Wine
A word from Bishop's
The fare at Bishop's is regional and seasonal. In restaurateur John Bishop's view, it makes sense to showcase British Columbia's lush bounty of seafood, organic produce and meats. His exquisite West Side restaurant blends classic and modern flavours with a casual elegance that keeps clients coming back for a truly exceptional dining experience.Continued
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120 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.9Service4.8
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (109)fit for foodies (85)romantic (85)notable wine list (55)neighborhood gem (49)hot spot (6)good for groups (5)great for brunch (3)late-night find (2)kid-friendly (1)great for lunch (1)Show More
- Good with some caveatsOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/31/2014Food and service were great, however I felt it was a bit overpriced. I found the atmosphere a bit stuffy but that's a matter of place, I tend to prefer a more lively environment.Special Features:
- An Enduring ClassicfoodandwinoDined on 8/24/2014John Bishop is one of the great hosts and restauranteurs of Vancouver! I've been coming here since his early days and have never been disappointed. Even though I only visit on rare occassions when I come to this city, his staff are talented, genuine and go out of their way to make you feel like family. John is one of the most sincere people I have ever met and welcomes you personally with care and attention to often lacking in restaurants today. Abel and his staff even recall what you like, where you've sat and with an attention to detail rarely experienced unless you are a movie star or spending massive dollars. One of the first to champion local food with a flair. Don' miss this restaurant.Special Features:
- Vancouver highlight64yoDined on 8/24/2014Dinner at Bishop's is always a highlight when my wife and I visit Vancouver. Congenial staff, impeccable service, genteel ambiance, and the food is out of this world.Special Features:
- BishopfiliaDined on 8/23/2014Hard to imagine a dinning experience being better than this. Food and service exemplary combined with a friendly caring atmosphere created by the staff.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014Food is excellent, service very nice and friendly, atmosphere very quiet and romantic, a good place for a special occasion as it's a bit pricySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best one yet!SuburbFoodiesDined on 8/22/2014My husband and I go to Bishops every year on our anniversary (even though we live in the suburbs!). We thoroughly enjoy ourselves and make new memories every time we go. It is always unbelievable food and amazing service but last week they outdid themselves. We even went to the back kitchen to tell the chef how amazing the food was. Highly recommend.Special Features:
- Vancouver, B.C. vacationSFsteveDined on 8/22/2014Many places to dine in Vancouver went to Bishop's because one can have a wonderful dining experience and able to converse with others. The restaurant has been a reliable choice for years. Every visit to Vancouver includes dining at Bishop's. The only negative is the price of wines in all restaurants due to taxation and high markups.Special Features:
- Great Food, Great Servicelangleyfoodie10Dined on 8/22/2014Bishop's has a great locally-sourced menu that is always changing. You can tell that the staff has a real passion for food and wine. John Bishop stopped by our table to chat which was enjoyable. The staff was super-attentive, but never got in the way. Bishop's is definitely one of the best restaurants in Vancouver.Special Features:
- Great serviceTraceyvalgalVIPDined on 8/17/2014The thing that stood out for me other than the food was the service. The family joined me there for my birthday dinner and the staff were so great. Treated me extra special! Thank you!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- superbOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/17/2014We had an excellent meal. The designer cocktails were delicious!! Loved the chocolate cherry dessert.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- memorable eveningfoodtravellersDined on 8/16/2014Starting with the welcome at the door by Mr Bishop the service throughout the evening was just right... warm but not in-your-face friendly... competent and respectful, not arrogant like some of Vancouver's other higher-end establishments. We definitely felt the evening was about us, not them. Quality of food as well as menu composition and wine selection exceptionally good. Pricey for sure, but worth every penny.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/15/2014I was very impressed with this restaurant in every aspect. The food was great, the drinks were great, and the service was excellent. I will be going here again soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dining experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/15/2014Eating at Bishops is always a wonderful experience. The service has always been excellent. The food is amazing. My favorite is the oysters but everything is good. Love going when we have the chance.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A real gemCliffsidersDined on 8/13/2014We had one of our best meals EVER at this charming restaurant. Sublime food, including duck that was probably the best I ever tasted, and service that was attentive without being annoying. Lovely ambience...REAL candles, linen, and silver! It is a little out of the way, but well worth the effort and fairly hefty tab.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a Vancouver FavoriteVanVisitorDined on 8/10/2014I've been coming to Bishop's for 12 years, on visits to Vancouver, and it never disappoints. Great food, wine, and service, in a relaxing, composed, atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great dinner, innovative foodWineBarbarianVIPDined on 8/10/2014Yet another great meal at Bishop's with top quality, innovative food and warm service! Delicious creamy gazpacho from Sungold tomatoes with a spoonful of fennel sorbet and poached prawns was amazing! I've eaten here for 24 years and never disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best dinner EVER!!!FirsttimerDined on 8/10/2014My hubby and I went to bishops for our first anniversary. We have been together for 8 yrs and have never dined so well. We read reviews from round table how customers tried not to lick their plates. US TOO! The beef tenderloin my husband had ordered and the duck i ordered was Devine. We traded plates halfway through so we could experience both dinners. Yum. The staff was phenomenal throughout the whole meal. For desert (I was too full to order my own) I ate most of my hubby's grilled peach and ice cream with candied nuts OMG, delicious! He scored huge brownie points for our first anniversary choosing Bishops!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BishopsFrancophile206VIPDined on 8/9/2014A long-standing restaurant, but with new-style locavore sensibilities.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bishop'sdinnerdinerDined on 8/9/2014First time at Bishop's. A real treat. Service was very good and the food was fantastic. It is a real gem. I'd definitely return.Special Features:
- Amazing serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/2/2014I have to say that I felt very welcomed into Bishop's and that everyone (and I mean everyone) was warm, thoughtful and helpful. I had delicious food and possibly the best salmon I've ever eaten but was even more impressed by the service and the care for each guest.Special Features:
- Best of VancouverterrykDined on 8/2/2014Excellent, service and food. My vote for best in vancouver.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Superb84BDayDined on 7/27/2014We celebrated my husbands birthday at Bishops and what a treat it was. From the moment we walked in the staff ensured our every need was met. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was quiet. This allowed our party to visit and relax without competing over the noise of piped in music. The food was exquisite and our waiter was attentive and went out of his way to ensure that dietary needs were handled discretely and quickly. Appetizers and Entrees were exceptional. The wine list was extensive and the staff was very knowledgable when asked about the various wines we were interested in. We chose a wine which was suggested by the restaurant and guess what, it was great! Will definitely go back.Special Features:
- The Personal TouchSes123VIPDined on 7/25/2014Mr Bishop and his staff spend time talking to all their customers. The food was very carefully prepared and presented, making good use of seasonal ingredients. A very pleasant evening.
- With our American FriendsIHughDined on 7/22/2014As we arrived John Bishop was at the door to greet us. This set the stage for a wonderful evening with American friends and for them a repeat occasion. The food was wonderful and the wine selection, suggested by our waitress was just right. This is not our first visit and it will not be our last.Special Features:
- Always the Best!MumzyVIPDined on 7/20/2014Bishop's is hands-down our favorite restaurant in Vancouver. John Bishop is so welcoming and warm and the staff all make you feel as if you are the most important guests they have ever served, and not in a cloying or insincere manner. We do all our favorite special occasions here; Anniversary, Family birthdays, Valentine's... the perfect spot for a romantic dinner for 2 or a small group dinner as well. The food selections are always spot on according to the season, what's fresh and local. Great wine list and cocktails/bubblies as well. The homemade breads are to die for too. Had the most wonderful homemade charcuterie platter this last visit... fantastic evening!Special Features:
- Going Back!TasteBudCravingsDined on 7/18/2014Delightful evening! Their menu is small with a nicely balanced selection of proteins and a focus on fresh and seasonal. Featured starter was a charcuterie plate which was outstanding. My rack of lamb arrived a perfect medium rare and beautifully presented. My dining partners ordered the halibut, gorgeous on the plate and also prepared to perfection. The portions were generous but not overwhelming. Staff were friendly, attentive and professional and made us feel right at home. Decor is understated/elegant. The perfect, relaxing dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reminder of IrelandNewFoodieDined on 7/16/2014Last year I went to ireland on holiday and passed my time in Dublin eating at the Michelin star rated restaurants - Bishop's was a very welcomed reminder of all the things I loved about my European dining experience. The restaurant was beautiful and tastefully decorated - including candles and crisp white linens. The service was quick, polite, and very fun. We were able to joke around with everyone that came to our table and share a great laugh. The real gem was the food! VERY delicious! Everything was rich and luxurious. Definitely would go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find!IWFoodieVIPDined on 7/15/2014I had chosen the restaurant based on web reviews, but Sunday my friend Donna had also mentioned it. Just my kind of small, intimate, QUIET place so difficult to find these days that gave you the feeling of being in someone's private home. Even candles in silver candlesticks on the tables, something I rarely see in restaurants. Food and service were great as well!Special Features:
- Delicious and charmingVinceDined on 7/12/2014I booked a table at Bishop's for the last evening of my trip in Vancouver, and the awesome people there made it a night to remember. Upper standards room and food, in a charming and however relax ambiance. Remarkable and friendly service, excellent food (I really *loved* the rabbit), and perfect wine choice from the crew. A noticeable choice of wines to-the-glass. If you go to Vancouver, this is a place to visit ! Reservation is highly recommended.Special Features:
- Dinner at Bishop'sArgosyvrDined on 7/11/2014There's something about Bishop's which sets it apart from the other outstanding restaurants in Vancouver : It's like having a fabulous dinner at a friend's house. I go three or four times a year and I'm always impressed. The staff is amazing and embrace guests as part of their family. They have a way of perfectly pacing the dinner and making the evening memorable.. The menu and preparation are creative and contemporary. The chef sources the very best local ingredients and creates dishes which delight the palate.. John Bishop has created a true gem of a restaurant and deserves all the kudos received. This is fine dining at it's best.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Vancouver dining essentialAtomicDined on 7/10/2014We enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Bishops for our 10th anniversary. We'd heard of Bishops, but oddly had never found our way there before. The menu features beautiful fresh local seafood and loc produce, exquisitely prepared. Two items I recommend are the warm asparagus salad and anything that includes octopus. The menu was backed by a very good wine list, again featuring many fantastic BC wines to complete the terroir. Service was perfect.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- vegetarian/vegan optionsOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 7/2/2014It was great that the waiter took charge of a vegetarian option for one of our guests; however, it would be great if there were more options for guests with truly alternate diets.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing Foodfoodie83Dined on 6/26/2014Bishops was beyond what I imagined. I am a vegetarian, and took my boyfriend here for his birthday. I told the maitre d that I do not eat meat, and he had the chef make the most amazing past I have ever had. It was made with fresh vegetables, and it had a hint of cinnamon and olive oil. The wine list was spectacular. And of course dessert was to die for. We shared two dishes. The Creme Brule - amazing, and the three ice creams - delicious! I would recommend Bishops to everyone I meet.Special Features:
- Excellent!litchdinerVIPDined on 6/22/2014We had such a lovely dinner at Bishop's on Sunday night. Warm and welcoming staff and perfectly prepared dishes from the best possible ingredients! Highly recommended.Special Features:
- great findpartnerfoodieVIPDined on 6/22/2014Vancouver is so lucky to have Bishop's! The care taken to provide fresh and inventive dishes has stood the test of time.Special Features:
- Doesn't Fail Your SensesOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 6/19/2014From the welcome on you are made to feel special and the food is outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still a great restaurantMattVIPDined on 6/17/2014Bishhop's has been serving great food in a great atmosphere for as long as I can remember, and nothing has changed. This is a small, intimate restaurant with a well chosen menu and consistently great food. I would recommend it to anyone.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- amazing experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/15/2014Absolutely wonderful evening!! Outstanding food and service!! John and his staff are the best there is !!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Continued excellenceJLB46Dined on 6/12/2014Excellent food, service, atmosphere. A great place for a special or intimate occasion.Special Features:
- Superb dining experienceHappilyRetiredDined on 6/11/2014From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were treated in a personable and respectful manner that was consistent throughout the meal. The food was unique and delicate with a wide range of options and lots of extras. The corn bread and rye breads were deliciously flavoured and textured. The salad, main course, and dessert were all superbly flavoured and cooked to perfection. This restaurant deserves the reputation it has sustained.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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CORNWALL, Ontario – While the cost of keeping Cornwall residents and their property safe continues to go up, the amount of the entire city budget that makes up things like police, fire and paramedics has actually decreased.
The city's budget steering committee learned Monday protective services makes up about 47 per cent of the budget - totalling $28.5 million.
In the previous three years the number was closer to 50 per cent – which meant that half of the tax dollars in Cornwall went to paying the costs of police, fire and paramedics.
"We're getting away from that a little bit," said city finance manager Maureen Adams. "That has really helped the city overall to meeting the goals during the budget process."
But the bill for the services will still be a staggering $28.5 million in 2014. The costs, driven mostly by salaries and benefits, are $17.7 million for police, $8.7 million for fire and $2.1 million for paramedics.
Those numbers were $17.3 million, $8.4 million and $2 million, respectively, in 2013.
"It's within what we said it should be," said budget steering committee chair Denis Carr, suggesting in areas like police salary increases were kept low (2.75 per cent in 2013) compared to other agencies liked the OPP (eight per cent). "They're not getting any special deals here."
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Open storage in Palmetto is permitted in heavy industrial zones by conditional use.
During a workshop at City Hall Monday, commissioners listened to a presentation by city code enforcement director Bill Strollo, who said several auto and marine vehicle sale locations, as well as home improvement businesses, outside the designated zone meet the definition of an open storage or junkyard and would be subject to city enforcement.
Strollo suggests the board consider amending zones for open storage.
"I need some direction as far as what the commission would like to see," Strollo said.
Commissioners suggested a workshop with the business community to discuss possible financial hardships inherited with compliance.
"It's going to be a tremendous financial impact to them if we say you have to put up a 6-foot high fence," said Commissioner Brian Williams.
Commissioner Tambra Varnadore said some businesses would have to pay vendors to dispose of junk or other equipment if required by the city.
"They have to dispose them properly," she said. "They just can't throw them away."
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"Those business don't get paid until those cars are removed," Commissioner Charles Smith said.
Changes to code regulations, Strollo said, could include additional screening and setback requirements or moving equipment to other parts of a property. Commissioners said they would also like to address open storage or junk on residential properties.
"This is a 23-year-old code," Williams said. "This is one that is hitting us in the face right now."
In other actions Monday, commissioners voted to approve a utility rate study for water, sewage and reclaimed city water. Palmetto last had a rate study in 2004 and has not had a water rate increase since fiscal year 2009, with the exception of a wholesale water rate increase due to Manatee County water rate increases.
Commissioners also approved the installation of four-way stops at 12th Street West and 20th through 23rd Avenue West along with a three-way stop at 12th Street West and 18th Avenue Drive West.
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I'm going to eventually use these rankings as the order for my 2015 NFL Mock Draft updates. Follow @walterfootball.
I've gone from WORST to FIRST, so if you don't see reverse numbering (via Javascript), don't worry; the Raiders, Browns and Jaguars aren't my top teams.
Updated: May 16
- New York Jets (8-8) - Previously: 32.
The Jets are the worst team in the NFL. Outside of their defensive line, I can't name one positive unit on their team. The quarterbacks stink. The running backs stink. The receivers stink. The offensive line is meh. The linebackers stink. The secondary really stinks. And before any Jet fans comment, "WE WERE 8-8 LAST YEAR YOUR AN IDIOT!" let's not forget that the Texans went from division champ to 2-14 in just one season. These things happen in the NFL.
I'm going to continue to get hate mail from Jet fans - you can see it on the comment board of the 2015 NFL Mock Draft - but whatever. I'm confident New York will be much worse this season than in 2014. The big difference is that there are high expectations now. With Philadelphia's former quarterback and Chris Johnson in the mix, the media actually thinks the Jets will do well. As we've seen with QBDK and Johnson, they've always failed to meet expectations, which is why they've gotten so many coaches fired over the years. Rex is next, which is a shame because he's a good coach.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12) - Previously: 31.
"If Jadeveon Clowney fell to the Jaguars, they still would have drafted Blake Bortles." - hot chick on ESPN. Ladies and gentlemen, the most incompetent organization in the NFL!
- Cleveland Browns (4-12) - Previously: 30.
My favorite feature in my power rankings is the Gong Rant:
Since Browns knew Gordon was going to be gone. ****ing troll team.
They better hope Manziel is some sort of Vick, where he never uses his WRs, and Cameron is the second coming of Alge Crumpler.
I just am too sad right now to even be angry. There is no anger. There is only full retard. Always and forever full retard.
I have no idea what he took, but dumba** just ruined any chance we might have had to get to 7 or 8 wins this year.
Expect everyone to be fired, after Haslam gets 20 Years. Maybe Donald Sterling will buy the Browns. Talk about black man dong like he did with the Clippers. Couldn't be worse, could it?
- Oakland Raiders (4-12) - Previously: 27.
Thanks to Jacksonville's incompetence, the Raiders were able to secure a blue-chip prospect with the fifth pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, they followed that up with Derek Carr, who might just get everyone fired. Well, everyone except Mark Davis' personal barber because retaining that Captain Kangaroo haircut is the organization's No. 1 priority.
- Buffalo Bills (6-10) - Previously: 29.
There's no need for a 2015 first-round pick because the Bills are going to the Super Bowl with the combination of E.J. Manuel and Sammy Watkins. It's not like Buffalo could get a franchise quarterback next spring anyway, since Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston both suck and are unworthy of being selected at all.
- Dallas Cowboys (8-8) - Previously: 28.
Everyone is joking about the Cowboys going 8-8 again, but I think they'll be extremely fortunate to achieve that record this season. They have one of the worst rosters in the NFL. Sure, they have a few stars, but both Tony Romo and Jason Witten are getting up there, and the former is coming off his second back procedure. Who knows if Dez Bryant will be focused? And what's going to happen with that brutal defense? How will it stop anyone?
Unfortunately for Dallas fans, there's no hope. Jerry Jones will continue to run the team into the ground. In fact, I think Jerry has completely lost his mind. Four coordinators on a football team sounds like something a madman would come up with.
- Miami Dolphins (8-8) - Previously: 23.
It must be repeated that the Dolphins hired Dennis Hickey as their general manager when his current employer, the Buccaneers, were set to fire him at an inferior position. As a result, the Dolphins are overpaying for Cortland Finnegan and drafting second-round tackles at No. 19 overall. This can't possibly end well.
- New York Giants (7-9) - Previously: 24.
When I told Body Burner, an Eagles' fan, that the Redskins were the only team I could see challenging the Eagles in the division, he asked about the Giants. My answer: "Meh." That's all this New York team is to me. Meh. They're not terrible, but they're not good either. I feel like they're in store for another 7-9 or 8-8 season.
- Carolina Panthers (12-4) - Previously: 21.
This picture properly illustrated how bleak the situation was for Carolina at wideout:
It's still pretty brutal. Cam Newton better hope Kelvin Benjamin can actually catch the football. Newton also better hope that the coaching staff finds someone who can protect his blind side. Basically, Newton is going to do a lot of hoping this year. Panther fans might actually begin worrying that Newton might hope he's on a different team.
- Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) - Previously: 20.
The Chiefs lost their top four free agents and only gained Vance Walker in return. That's not good. What's worse is that they spent their first-round pick on a player who won't start anytime soon. And it even gets grimmer: They have to battle the Patriots, Steelers, the entire NFC West and both the Broncos and Chargers twice. Those are 11 difficult games, so Kansas City is definitely not starting a fraudulent 9-0 again. In fact, based on how the schedule looks, 2-5 is the most likely scenario before November.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12) - Previously: 25.
The running joke on ESPN during the draft was that the Buccaneers have a power forward-type team because of all the 6-4 and 6-5 targets they now have on the roster in the wake of the Mike Evans and Austin Seferian-Jenkins picks. That made sense because, you know, NBA power forwards are all 6-4 and 6-5.
I have to say this though: That type of ESPN proclamation is going to make the Buccaneers a bet-against team in 2014. You can make lots of money wagering against anything or anyone ESPN hypes up unnecessarily. Let's just see if the people on that network have a long-term memory with this "power forward" talk.
- Washington Redskins (3-13) - Previously: 26.
I think the Redskins are the only team in the NFC East that can challenge the Eagles for the divisional crown. There's just one catch: Robert Griffin has to stay healthy the entire year. Considering how small and brittle he is, I don't see that happening. He's much like QBDK in this manner, and he has already gotten one coach fired. Let's see how long Jay Gruden lasts.
- Minnesota Vikings (5-10-1) - Previously: 22.
The Vikings have enjoyed a pretty solid offseason. They've gotten younger on the defensive line and better in the secondary. They improved their pass rush during the draft and obtained a potential franchise quarterback in Teddy Brigewater. I didn't splooge all over my keyboard when Bridgewater was chosen, unlike some people on Twitter, but I still thought it was a solid selection. One team in the NFC considered him a fourth-round prospect, but most had him in the 26-40 range where Minnesota obtained him.
- Detroit Lions (7-9) - Previously: 19.
Scott Wright of DraftCountdown.com said it best: The real winners of the Eric Ebron selection were Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler, who will continue to throw all over Detroit's poor secondary. That pick continues to be puzzling.
- Tennessee Titans (7-9) - Previously: 14.
I think we can all agree that NBC is stupid for canceling Community. The ratings weren't good, but only because NBC didn't promote it well enough. NBC is completely incompetent, so it was not a surprise to see a prominent NFL analyst from that network proclaim that the Titans were the worst team in the NFL.
Uhh... what? They were 7-9 last year, and seven of their losses came by single digits. Oh, and the team was 3-1 at the beginning of the year when Jake Locker was still healthy. Yup, sounds like the worst team in the NFL to me.
- Houston Texans (2-14) - Previously: 18.
The Texans will rebound, as nine of their 14 losses this past season were decided by seven points or fewer. Unfortunately, they won't unseat the Colts until they have a franchise quarterback. Perhaps Tom Savage will be that guy, but he'll take a while to develop. If anyone can do it though, it's Bill O'Brien, who somehow transformed Matt McGloin into the second coming of Kerry Collins at Penn State.
- Baltimore Ravens (8-8) - Previously: 15.
I don't understand what happened to Ozzie Newsome this offseason. He used to make seemingly sharp moves, but he overpaid for Steve Smith and then proceeded to draft a linebacker who was deemed damaged goods by other teams we've spoken to. It's almost like Matt Millen kidnapped him, stuffed him into a closet and took over operations while wearing an Ozzie Newsome mask. I can't believe no one questioned "Newsome" when he invited all of the sexy men at the office back to his hotel room for a night of hot, kielbasa action.
- Cincinnati Bengals (11-5) - Previously: 16.
No, Cincy fans, A.J. McCarron is not the answer. He's just not. He's not a winner; his defense won those games at Alabama. He was just along for the ride, just as any other quarterback would've been. I do wonder though: What did McCarron say in the team interviews that made him seem so abbrasive?
I can imagine it...
Team Interviewer: Hey, A.J., so what do you have to say to those who think you're a product of the system?
A.J. McCarron: I'M AJ MCCARRON I'M AWESOME YOU SUCK I'M SO GREAT HAVE YOU SEEN MY GIRLFRIEND SHES SO HOT.
Team Interviewer: What? Just calm down. Why do you think you would be a good fit for our club?
A.J. McCarron: BECAUSE I'M AJ MCCARRON AJ F***ING MCCARRON AND I'M GREAT AND YOU SUCK BECAUSE YOUR NAME IS NOT AJ F***ING MCCARRON AND I'M GREAT AND MY GIRLFRIENDS HOT AND YOUR GIRLFRIENDS NOT HAHA YOU SUCK.
Team Interviewer: Wow, what a dick.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) - Previously: 17.
I like that the Steelers are getting back to their roots - strengthening what should be the core of their team: the front seven. Ryan Shazier and Stephon Tuitt were both solid picks. With Pittsburgh coming off an 8-4 finish to its 2013 campaign, it would not surprise me at all if this team won the division. The Steelers, Ravens and Bengals all appear to be pretty even at the moment.
- Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) - Previously: 13.
I wrote this in my mock re-draft, but Chip Kelly reminds me of the drunk guy at a fantasy draft who doesn't know any of the names left, so he just takes a random kicker. Except Kelly drafts players he knows from the Pac-12 instead. That's the only explanation I have for that awful Josh Huff selection.
- San Diego Chargers (9-7) - Previously: 12.
The Chargers are essentially returning the same team, as they didn't lose any major free agents. That would be a good thing, except that they are likely to miss the playoffs, considering that they go from playing the NFC East to the NFC West. There's no way in hell three teams from the AFC West are making the playoffs again. It's probably only going to be Denver, unless, of course, Philip Rivers kidnaps Peyton Manning, tortures him, chops off his manhood and begins referring to him as "Reek."
- Atlanta Falcons (4-12) - Previously: 11.
I forget who said it - my mind has turned into mush after draft week - but they made a good point by opining that this draft could impact the Falcons more than any other team, since they were the best squad to own a top-10 pick. A great selection could have vaulted them back into Super Bowl consideration. Unfortunately, Atlanta disappointed, as many of its picks were perplexing. Even the first choice was a bit confusing, in that the team didn't move up to No. 4 for Khalil Mack. Jake Matthews should be a great tackle, but what's the point of picking linemen early if Mike Tice was brought in to coach them up?
Regardless, the Falcons will be on the cusp of playoff contention, but the Saints are still the class of that division.
- Indianapolis Colts (11-5) - Previously: 10.
Hakeem Nicks, if he stays healthy, makes this offense pretty potent. He, Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton will be a dangerous trio. And let's not forget that Trent Richardson vowed to actually learn the playbook, so he may improve. Let's just hope this isn't a long process. It would not be good if I there was some little girl teaching him how to process everything, with Richardson constantly asking questions like, "Why's there a 'G' in 'night?'"
- St. Louis Rams (7-9) - Previously: 9.
Excluding a defeat to the Panthers, the Rams lost just one game outside of the division after Week 3. They crushed the Saints and Colts despite missing their starting quarterback. If Sam Bradford can remain healthy, this will be a dangerous team in 2014. That's a big if, unfortunately.
I suppose that would explain why St. Louis picked Greg Robinson No. 2 overall. I wasn't a huge fan of that, but the Aaron Donald selection was awesome. How sick is the Rams' defensive line going to be? It would not surprise me at all if Russell Wilson, Colin Kaepernick and Carson Palmer all s**t themselves upon hearing the news - especially Palmer, who can't move around at all.
- Arizona Cardinals (10-6) - Previously: 7.
The Cardinals would've done some major damage in the playoffs had they been included. It's just a shame that they played in the NFC West. Think about it: They went 2-4 in the league's toughest division, meaning they were 8-2 outside of it. Their only non-divisional defeats came against the Eagles and Saints, both on the road. They crushed the Panthers and Colts, and they were the only team to win at Seattle. Many will argue the 49ers would've beaten the Broncos in the Super Bowl. Call me crazy, but I think Arizona would've won the game as well, albeit by a much slimmer margin.
Arizona has improved after this offseason. The team lost Karlos Dansby, which will hurt, but Jared Veldheer and Antonio Cromartie make the Cardinals better.
- Chicago Bears (8-8) - Previously: 8.
I think my relationship with Phil Emery is coming to an end. I don't know how I can trust him anymore. He denounced the idea of ever spending a late-round pick on a quarterback, yet he went and drafted David Fales. What a monster.
I don't know how Emery's wife can even trust him at this point. Every time he goes out to the convenience store, she won't know if he's really going to the nudie bar or hanging out with his No Ma'am club.
- Green Bay Packers (8-7-1) - Previously: 6.
One underrated part about the draft are Aaron Rodgers' reactions to whenever Todd McShay is on TV. He always tweets out something like, "One person on ESPN right now has no idea what he's talking about!!!" Rodgers still has a chip on his shoulder because of all those who doubted him, including McShay, who said Brian Brohm was a better prospect than Rodgers.
Hey, no one's perfect. We've all said stupid things. But I really couldn't believe what I was hearing when McShay said that two people told him that the Cowboys would draft Johnny Manziel if he were available at No. 16. So much for that.
It seemed so stupid at the time, given Tony Romo's contract, so what happened? How did McShay hear from two people that this was going to happen? I have four guesses:
1. The Cowboys purposely leaked info to him so that Manziel would be chosen before their pick. That way, a better prospect would've landed at No. 16, perhaps Taylor Lewan. Jerry Jones would've had a seizure if Lewan dropped to 16.
2. The two people who told McShay this news were his buddies Alphonse and Georgio from the tanning salon. They always have the best scoops, but they didn't come through this time.
3. ESPN asked McShay to promote this story to generate ratings for the draft.
4. Rodgers paid off two low-level Dallas employees to give this false info to McShay, so that he would look stupid on TV.
Considering how much Rodgers hates McShay, I'm going with No. 4.
- New England Patriots (12-4) - Previously: 4.
"Super Bowl XLVI is a four-horse race, and the lamest one is New England - only because the team failed to upgrade Tom Brady's receiving corps." This is what I wrote in my previous power rankings. Two things have happened since that have hurt the Patriots:
1. They wasted a second-round pick on a quarterback despite being in "win now" mode. Unless they think Jimmy Garoppolo can cover Wes Welker, I don't see the point of that selection.
2. This:
What... the... hell... is... that...?
I've said many times, and I'll say it again: Brady's wife has completely derailed his career. I think he'd have at least five rings right now if it wasn't for her. Maybe that's why Belichick drafted Garoppolo.
At any rate, the Adventures of Tom Brady's Haircuts should be fun this year.
- Seattle Seahawks (13-3) - Previously: 2.
My Las Vegas Hilton Supercontest partner Matvei and I agree that the Seahawks are due to regress quite a bit this year. I picked them to win the Super Bowl last summer, so don't call me a hater; I just feel like there's too much going on. In addition to a post-Super Bowl hangover, Russell Wilson is completely distracted this offseason. He has gotten divorced, which undoubtedly took a toll on him - especially in the wake of the rumors that Golden Tate slept with his ex-wife. He also wasted time playing baseball and happens to be shooting way too many commercials. Plus, he's going to all of these basketball games and talking to Jay-Z and his wife. Wilson has always worked hard, but he has turned into too much of a superstar, much like Tom Brady in the middle of the past decade.
Speaking of Wilson at basketball games, did ESPN really have to pan to him every five minutes during the Spurs-Blazers contest? All he was doing was sitting there, so what was the point? What did they expect him to do, juggle several chainsaws for their amusement?
- New Orleans Saints (11-5) - Previously: 5.
I didn't understand the sentiment that the TV analysts shared that the Saints had to go defense. With Marques Colston constantly injured, Lance Moore gone and Darren Sproles traded away, Drew Brees needed weapons more than anything. Despite dealing away a third-round pick, getting Brandin Cooks was a great move.
- Denver Broncos (13-3) - Previously: 3.
The Broncos move up to No. 2, thanks to all of the hard work they've put in this offseason. They've done so many things to help themselves now that they've distanced themselves from everyone in the AFC, including New England. Unlike the Patriots, they weren't stupid enough to draft a quarterback in the second round. Speaking of which, check out the second round of my 2015 NFL Mock Draft.
- San Francisco 49ers (12-4) - Previously: 1.
The 49ers are my No. 1 team heading into 2014. They nearly won in Seattle in the NFC Championship, which was a very evenly played game. They'll be hungrier after losing out to Seattle in the rubber match. They'll also have their top offensive weapons on the field for most of the season this time, unlike last year. They also ha a great draft and managed to trade for Stevie Johnson, who will improve now that he's with a legitimate franchise for the first time in his career.
I was concerned earlier in the offseason when Pro Football Talk published that bogus story about Jim Harbaugh leaving the 49ers. That seems like it took place years ago, doesn't it? No one has mentioned it in quite a while. It's shocking that PFT got something incorrect because they're always completely accurate, like that one time when they reported that Terry Bradshaw died. It's true - Bradshaw did die. He's been a zombie this whole time. It's not like anyone would notice the difference between an alive Bradshaw and a zombified Bradshaw anyway.
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Redskins Players Have Left The BuildingPosted by on June 14, 2012 – 2:04 pm
After a morning of meetings and light workouts, most Redskins players have been seen throughout the rest of the day filing out of Redskins Park — many of whom with their families right by their side.
The end of mini-camp represents the last official team-organized activities of the offseason before the preseason officially kicks off late next month with training camp in Ashburn.
Several players went to Twitter to voice their excitement and gratitude about mini-camp, as well as the upcoming 2012 season:
Safety Jordan Bernstine:
Done with my 1st mini camp. It went well. Around a great group of guys who want the same goal. Ready to see this next chapter. #blessed—
jordan bernstine (@JBernstine) June 14, 2012
Linebacker London Fletcher:
"@redskinsgolfpro: @LFletcher59 what do you think so far of the show? #HTTR"…practice was better than the games!—
London Fletcher (@LFletcher59) June 14, 2012
Quarterback Kirk Cousins:
Finished up mini-camp practices today. First OTA's & mini-camp in the books.—
Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) June 14, 2012
Offensive tackle James Lee:
Finally got my feet up.—
James Lee (@77ways) June 13, 2012
Tight end Niles Paul:
The struggle to get up three flights of stairs after mini camp is real #HTTR—
Niles Paul (@Niles_Paul84) June 13, 2012
Tight end Beau Reliford:
Finished strong today✊—
BEAU RELIFORD (@GHOST_FACE88) June 13, 2012
Kicker Graham Gano:
Finished with OTA's and Mini Camp now and ended 26/27 on FG's. Looking forward to training camp and getting better everyday. #HTTR—
Graham Gano (@GrahamGano) June 14, 2012
We'll be sure to be on top of the Redskins' Twitter game as they take a little time off from the facility over the next few weeks.
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By Patrick on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply
First preseason game can't get here soon enough. And the First regular season game………UUGGGHHHHH! Countin down the days!
By E on Jun 14, 2012 | Reply
I am Eager to start the season and shut down the naysayers!!! Hail Redskins!!!!
By Ingrid on Jun 15, 2012 | Reply
DJ-you know where the cook out is? cuzn..


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This post originally appeared on NBC Education Nation's The Learning Curve blog:
Nikhil Goyal is a 17-year-old author of One Size Does Not Fit All: A Student's Assessment of School to be published in September 2012 by the Alternative Education Resource Organization.
In June, a cheating scandal rocked Stuyvesant High School, one of New York City's most prestigious public schools, when officials discovered that 71 students had used cellphones to text each other during state and citywide standardized tests. Soon after, the principal of 13 years abruptly retired.
The affair was shocking to many, but it shouldn't be. Cheating is an epidemic in schools across the nation. A 2010 survey of 2,000 Stuyvesant students revealed that more than 72 percent of students copied their homework from others and about 90 percent of seniors cheated on tests.
The students involved in cheating incidents obviously should be punished. However, policymakers and school officials, as usual, have missed the underlying cause of cheating. They've devoted their entire energy to cracking down on technology in school. Cell phones are not allowed in New York City schools. Is Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott really that technophobic?
So, what is the underlying cause of cheating at Stuyvesant and other schools? The answer is a hyper-competitive and pressure-packed environment along with the horse-race to get good grades. Research has found competition to be a reliable predictor of cheating. In an era of high-stakes testing, it is ubiquitous.
Let's examine two sources of cheating: the learning in schools and in society, as a whole.
First, the learning in schools breeds cheating. Research has found that cheating is more common when students find their academic tasks to be boring, irrelevant, or overwhelming. This "drill, kill, bubble fill" culture is dangerous and inappropriate.
"There's the question of whether students are working hard as problem solvers, or working hard as robots who just follow orders but produce no original thought," said Blake Elias, a recent graduate of Stuyvesant.
Interestingly, in progressive schools, where projects and real-world experiences often dominate learning, cheating is far less common. As educator John Dewey has noted, "School must represent present life." If schools adopt this mantra, they probably will never witness a cheating incident on their grounds ever again.
Second, competition is ingrained into the veins of American society. For our entire academic careers, kids are forced to jump through pre-assigned scholastic hoops. After constant heckling from parents and guidance counselors, students come to understand there is only one path to success.
New York Times columnist David Brooks has hit the nail on the head, writing, "We live in a culture that nurtures competitive skills. And they are necessary: discipline, rigor and reliability. But it's probably a good idea to try to supplement them with the skills of the creative monopolist: alertness, independence and the ability to reclaim forgotten traditions."
Why do you think Stanford University students produce more innovation than Ivy League university students? Its all due to Stanford's laid-back, collaborative atmosphere coupled with its focus on design thinking and engagement.
As 7Robot CEO Sarah Szalavitz once said, "Collaboration is the new competition." Last year, Great Neck North High School's reputation was ruined after a massive SAT scandal broke. Now, Stuyvesant's is too. Who is next? Cheating scandals will continue to mar school districts if they decide to sit back and twiddle their thumbs.
As I've advocated before, let's abolish grades. Let's end high-stakes testing. And finally, let's foster collaboration.
Will all cheating be eradicated? Maybe not, but these would be leaps in the right direction.


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OPEC said it will leave its official production ceiling unchanged, dashing hopes for an official increase that could have sent crude prices lower.
So much for gold being a safe investment in times of market volatility.
BP Capital Management chairman T. Boone Pickens says it's not appropriate to place blame on one person for gas prices.
The average price for a gallon of regular U.S. gasoline slipped almost 7 cents over the past two weeks, chasing a drop in crude oil prices, according to a nationwide survey published Sunday.
The president outlines his plan for protecting the oil market from speculators and manipulators.
This week, President Obama announced policy measures to enhance the surveillance of oil futures markets. The president stressed that the new measures would not bring down gasoline prices overnight, but implied that they would lower gas prices in the long run because more oversight would deter market manipulation.
Under pressure to bring down the high price of gas, President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder will outline a proposal Tuesday to increase federal supervision of the oil markets in an effort to clip the wings of speculators who are profiting off the volatility of the oil market.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) Minority Leader on why gas prices are so high, the 2012 elections and Obama's policies.
U.S. gas prices showed their smallest increase since early January -- and may be nearing or past their peak if the price of crude oil holds steady, according to a national survey published Sunday.
U.S. gas prices jumped more than 11 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, but may be peaking as the price of crude oil holds steady, according to the latest Lundberg Survey.
CNN's Richard Quest talks to Stephen King, Chief Economist at HSBC, about the future of the oil market and Greece.
Saudi Arabia is taking steps to cool the overheating global energy market, boosting its exports to the US and re-opening old oilfields to expand production, as the world's largest oil producer tries to prevent damage to the global economic recovery.
CNN's Eunice Yoon reports on how China's demand for oil is boosting global prices.
Oil prices spiked to their highest levels since 2008 on fears that tensions with Iran have the potential to disrupt supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
A combination of trouble with Iran, a recovering global economy, investor interest and a potential problem at refineries are all responsible for the recent spike in gasoline prices, experts say.
Gas prices approaching $4 a gallon on average are causing severe economic pain for millions of Americans. Pump prices spiked 5% in the past month alone. Crude oil prices stood at $108 on Friday, up from only double digits at the beginning of the month.
Wall Street is pushing to stop a new rule that would crack down on speculation in the energy markets, which many blame for contributing to the spike in gas prices.
Prices for Brent crude oil rose to their highest level since April 2011 Wednesday on fears that Iran might halt shipments of oil to Europe.
I invested in a gold ETF over the past three months and have suffered losses. Should I hold my positions and hope for better days ahead? Or should I cut my losses now? -- S.B.
Despite the uptick in oil prices thanks to Iran's threats last week, experts don't foresee a major oil price spike even as evidence mounts that tougher oil sanctions against the country are beginning to bite.
The head of OPEC said Wednesday that speculators are at least partly to blame for high oil prices -- not any lack of supply on world markets.
A perpetual deadlock in Congress has resulted in eight extensions of the national transportation bill, causing roads to crumble, bridges to fall, and transit to break down.
Commodity prices across the board moved higher Wednesday, with oil prices topping $100 per barrel for the second time in almost six months. And experts said this time they could actually keep climbing.
Even near record high prices, gold hasn't lost its luster ... especially in Europe.
Oil market speculation will cost U.S. households more than ever in 2011, a consumer group predicts, and the drain on household incomes will increase unless government rules to curb it are imposed.
Gold officially lost its status as a safe haven last Friday, when the precious metal inked its sharpest drop since 1980.
European central banks have become net buyers of gold for the first time in more than two decades, the latest sign of how the turbulence in the currency and debt markets has revolutionised the bullion market.
U.S. gas prices have edged up 6 cents over the past two weeks, but don't fret that a steady climb is on the horizon, the publisher of a new survey said Sunday.
Gold prices have been on a tear lately, topping a fresh record high above $1,900 an ounce early Tuesday-- just two weeks after rising above $1,800.
Brent crude oil prices are easing but don't expect that to to translate into sharply lower U.S. gas prices anytime soon.
Yvette Shirey left a jewelry store near her home in Columbia, Md. Wednesday afternoon $1,000 richer.
Gold prices broke a new record Monday, topping $1,600 an ounce, driven by concerns over mounting debt in the United States and Europe.
Oil prices jumped Thursday, inching closer to $100 a barrel on signs of stronger economic growth and a bullish outlook on commodities from two big investment banks.
Oil prices have surged in the last few days and are now less than a dollar from where they were when President Obama made the controversial decision to tap the nation's strategic reserve last Thursday.
Four reasons are emerging for President Obama's surprise decision Thursday to release 30 million barrels of oil from the nation's strategic reserve -- economic stimulus; a looming supply shortage; a wake up call to OPEC; and a warning shot to speculators in the oil market.
Boosting the nation's oil supply could lower gas prices as much as 50 cents a gallon, but relief at the pump is still weeks away.
Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal explains why his country wants oil prices to stay below $100.
Federal regulators charged five oil speculators Tuesday with manipulating the price of crude and making a $50 million profit from the scheme.
Billionaire hedge fund manager George Soros sold nearly $800 million of gold during the first quarter, as the precious metal surged to record highs.
The recent surge in gas prices showed some signs of cracking Friday, but economists say consumers shouldn't get their hopes up yet.
Gasoline prices have been rising for months and are within striking distance of their 2008 all-time high of $4.11 a gallon. But while oil prices are above $100 a barrel, they're still 24% below their 2008 all-time high.
In an attempt to deflect rising anger among American drivers and political leaders, Exxon Mobil said Thursday that it makes relatively little money on gasoline, even as it reported a nearly $11 billion quarterly profit.
Gold prices topped a record $1,500 for the first time ever on Tuesday, shattering an important psychological barrier as investors seek out investments thought to be safe during times of upheaval.
The quarterly celebration known as earnings season gets underway this week, and investors are eager to see how a resurgent Corporate America is coping with rising energy and commodity prices.
The quarterly celebration known as earnings season gets underway next week, and investors are eager to see how a resurgent Corporate America is coping with rising energy and commodity prices.
Just as major airlines have started getting their balance sheets back in order, they're bracing for the impact of skyrocketing oil prices.
Gold prices have hit a series of record highs this week, as a combination of inflation worries, a weaker U.S. dollar and geopolitical turmoil have weighed on investor confidence.
Crude oil prices moved above $106 a barrel again Thursday before retreating, as a confluence of war, natural disasters and Japan's nuclear problems unnerved investors.
Oil prices moved higher Tuesday as investors focused their attention on the conflict in Libya and escalating tensions in Yemen.
Oil prices had been on a tear before Friday. But then the earthquake and tsunami slammed Japan, throwing the oil industry's bullish momentum for a loop.
Oil prices ended little changed Monday, recovering from earlier losses, as investors grappled with the potential fallout from the Japan earthquake and ongoing political unrest in the Middle East.
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Reviews by Daemose:
4.55/5 rDev +5.3%
A: Dark Reddish amber. Bubbly. Looks like a Flemish Red!
S: Balsamic Vinegar, Ketchup, Cherries, Oak.
T: Perfect vinegary sourness, tart and sour like dark cherries, as it warms it becomes much more vinegary. Oak is apparent throughout the entire experience. Not a lot of oak, but just enough. Most Flanders start to taste like ketchup to me when they warm, this beer is no exception. That's not a bad thing in my opinion though, as I love ketchup.
M: Easy to drink and ample carbonation. Has a soda-like mouth feel.
O: Great beer. Sour, Oaky, delicious.
11-25-2012 17:31:46 | More by Daemose
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A- This beer pours a glowing brown body with a garnet base and a boiling beige head that fades to a thin ring over time and lots of tiny strands of microbubbles supporting it.
S- The sharp brightness of vinegar with notes of tart cherries to follow have a slight wet wood hint to them as the beer opens up.
T- The sharp tartness of young balsamic vinegar has an acrid cherry note in the finish and a sweetness that lingers and grows stronger as the beer opens. It coats the throat after each sip.
M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with no alcohol heat and no real astringency. The texture does get thicker in the finish as the beer warms.
O- The big sour is followed by a big sweetness in the finish with not a lot of depth or character. The sweetness just gets to big and coats the throat. I needed a water chaser after this one.
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Appearance - Reddish brown body with a nice cream-colored head. Lasts longer than I expected. Thick collar.
Smell - Deep caramel with some acidity. Vanilla and a very strong oak nose. A bit of cherry and some mustiness.
Taste - Sweet caramel malt is strong. Vanilla from the oak blends in. The sourness builds up but never fully overwhelms the sugars. Oaky finish.
Mouthfeel - Medium body, maybe kinda heavy. Medium carbonation.
Overall - Checked out my review of the 2009 and I appear to be enjoying this one more. I'm still not sure how different it is from other versions, but I was pleased with this bottle.
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Pours reddy brown with a quickly fading head.
Nose shows funky brett, acidic balsamic notes, oak, raspberries. Enticing.
Flavours are a mix of sweet and acidic. Tart berries, sweet malt and some confectionery notes. Addictive.
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Reddish ruby glow when backlit, brownish when under normal lighting. Thin layer of foam on the surface, ebbs away to a ring at the edges. Glassy surface.
Musty cork aroma, moldy wet stone. Some sour berry as well, with a hint of acidity.
As it warms, there's a little bit of wood but not much.
Acidic stonefruit, cherry, tobacco, dry tannic finish. Surprisingly sweet apple butter upfront, wonder where that comes from, maybe blended with young beer or sweetener? A bit of cherry juice and moldy wood. Tart and acidic, verging on sour, medium bodied with some light carbonation.
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12-22-2012 03:43:34 | More by emerge077
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4.08/5 rDev -5.6%
Appearance. Pours amber-brown with a little haze and a finger of khaki head that doesn't last long turning in to a thick collar.
Smell. Nicely sweet caramel malts, red wine vinegar and funky old barrel wood and a bit of sweet citrus fruit.
Taste. Sour citrus, cherry and a little mixed berry, red wine vinegar and dank old wood, some nice light funk and a bit of caramel and possibly chocolate.
Mouthfeel. Medium body, medium fine carbonation.
Overall. A great example of the style. Not as sweet as many and that's a good thing.
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4.5/5 rDev +4.2%
02-17-2014 02:00:17 | More by Danimal25
4.9/5 rDev +13.4%
Poured from the bottle into an official Rodenbach Grand Cru glass and a regular tulip as well.
It's the perfect shade of brown and red in the glass. First glass pour makes a billowing creamy off tan head, with a hint of pink. It stays and stays with clumpy merringue top. A later pour produces less of a head but always a 3mm collar of the same. As dark as the body is, it is exceptionally clear, with slow crawling pin head tan bubbles on the sides. It's just perfection and why I love this brewery so much.
Nose is so wonderful. Mellow oak with hints of cream vanilla. Cherry fruit and nice tartness that isn't overpowering. It's mellow and subtle, not incredibly complex, but it's much more noticeable than older vintages and incredibly balanced. Sweet malts round out the tartness nicely.
On the palate this just sings. Cherries everywhere and a huge supporting mouthfeel. Large feel but moderately bodied and a good hint of carbonation, it hints at very noticeable but quickly disappears and lets the palate expand.. Large fruit and balanced tartness in the mid palate. It's not as vinous and thin as previous vintages either. Wonderful sweet mix of faint toffee and caramel sensing like malts and sweetness, and a perfect vanilla sweet aromatics to match.
This is just wonderful stuff, it might be my favorite Rodenbach to date. The perfect balance between sweet and sour, and the benchmark. Pure magic. Splitting hairs on the nose but really? honestly, I don't know how this gets any better...
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Council set to demolish Druitt building in Christchurch
5:00pm Friday 23rd November 2012 in News By Katie Clark
CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish Druitt Hall in Christchurch – despite the protestations of people in the town – have been submitted.
Owners Christchurch Bor-ough Council has submitted a planning application to its own department detailing demolition proposals as well as plans to create an area of landscaping to reinstate the land as part of Druitt Gardens.
If approved, it is anticipated the hall will be demolished soon after its closure at the end of March 2013.
The scheme will see the land converted into community space to improve the pedestrian link between Druitt Gardens and the High Street.
In place of the hall, the council plan to install a "gathering space" including seating and a sculpture.
The Friends of Druitt Hall have fought a hard campaign to save the community centre, even finding a local benefactor, Dr Alistair Somerville Ford, to fund a new hall to the tune of £1.5million and keep the old one going.
But the generous offer was dismissed by the council, who say there is no need for a new community facility in the town centre.
Dr Ford, who is seeking legal advice regarding the council's handling of the Druitt Hall saga, said he will be objecting to the demolition.
David O'Sullivan, chairman of the Friends of Druitt hall said: "We don't want to go to war with the council.
"We've only ever wanted to work with them.
"But this is really bad news. We were hoping to keep the hall going as long as possible until a new one could be built but this just speaks of their blind determination to see that hall destroyed.
"It beggars belief that they think a sculpture and a seating area replaces a really valuable community asset that people are reliant upon.
"And now, given that someone is offering to pay for the hall, it is really short sighted.
"All the groups that meet there will be broken up.
"The council should be promoting community, not tearing down valuable facilities.
"The old hall is still serviceable.
"This is a huge blow to all the groups that use it."
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7:11pm Fri 23 Nov 12
Turtlebay says...
7:23pm Fri 23 Nov 12
paul.p says...
The only way around this particular problem is that you win an appeal and I jolly well hope you do.
I'd also like to see the planners throw out the councils idea that it doesn't do as much as the Hall does in terms of giving back to the 'Community',
11:05pm Fri 23 Nov 12
xchresident says...
The basis of this is Hilary Martin's Masterplan Report, which began, significantly, with the note "The north corner of the gardens is the site for the recently approved new Druitt Community Centre. ..Close by is the existing Druitt Hall, a small community facility intended for demolition ONCE THE NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED." It goes on to say "the site of Druitt Hall is the prefect location for a large piece of public art which announces the gardens from outside the site. The piece would have to be at least 5m high to reach views from the High Street and themed on the character and "feel" of Druitt Gardens." (!!!)
The latest moves by the Council show their determination to get rid of this Hall. And the application for demolition exactly coincides with the deletion of 'community facility' from the Core Strategy--casting a doubt over any future hall.
We have to ask ourselves why our elected Councillors are so keen to relieve the people of Christchurch of the possibility of a town centre community hall. So what exactly IS their Masterplan?
1:07am Sat 24 Nov 12
SurfReefFunTime says...
It certainly would be better to open up druitt gardens!
7:43am Sat 24 Nov 12
Crank says...
Druitt Hall is very useful - not only central but cheap to hire, and well-used. The Planning Brief to replace it took into account its need for being updated, with a brilliantly designed new hall for which the public responded to the tune of about £20.000 in personal donations. So, it's a bit hard to say it isn't wanted or needed. Bit hard? Sorry: I meant disingenuous. Disingenuous? That's a polite word for lying. On top of that, to turn down the offer of a benefactor - a rare commodity - to fund the scheme - is inexplicable ( = madness). So, in other words, this decision is neither valid nor sane. Come on, councillors, work with, not against, your electorate.
7:59am Sat 24 Nov 12
damnlion says...
Yes, that's just what residents want !!
This latest idea from the council just shows how out of touch they are with the people who VOTED for them...They ARE NOT representing residents wishes at all, what we want, and Mr Ford is willing to pay for-at no expense to the council- is A TOWN CENTRE COMMUNITY HALL. How arrogant of them to suggest it is not needed.
Who is going to pay for the sculpture ? Who decides what it is ? On past council performance it'll be hideous ! In this time of recession should they not be spending the money on something useful ? Not flittering money to inflate a councillor's ego ?
Who, I wonder, is going to 'gather' in this space......
8:47am Sat 24 Nov 12
Crank says...
I don't think either the councillors and officers can simply pluck from open air a statement a new hall is 'not needed'. No sign of a survey to back this up.
9:40am Sat 24 Nov 12
Niki1 says...
SurfReefFunTime wrote:My husband uses this hall every Thursday night and has done for the last two years. We now have to try and find somewhere they can use in a central location (which is not proving to be easy). It is also used by various elderly groups on a regular basis. It will be a real shame to see this building go.
Who actually uses this run down shack in the town anyway?
It certainly would be better to open up druitt gardens!
10:34am Sat 24 Nov 12
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11:11am Sat 24 Nov 12
Tom 'Boscombe' Jones says...
2:59pm Sat 24 Nov 12
wotdidusay? says...
The council had agreed to a new hall, but also had the remit to maintain the Druitt building. It doesn't appear to have been maintained in the slightest, yet, despite that, it has been checked out and found to be sound, needing only some basic renovations, until a new one can be built. There are many people who use this building. It is on a level, so no need for lifts, stairs (which a number of users are unable to use)and is very popular, as the 2000+ signatures on the petition given to the Council indicate. So why is the Council really wanting to demolish it?
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Complete One Room Audio w/On-Wall iPod Dock
Simplify your installation with the iBus Wall Dock Single Room Kit from ARIA Audio Systems. This single zone iPod audio package allows you to customize individual rooms to give anyone in condos, hotels, dorm rooms, and ...
Mfr Name: Channel Vision
Mfr Number: A0915
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21-11425 - Hot Air Rework Station
The 21-11425 Hot Air Rework Station is a compact sized rework station with closed loop control, LED display and modulated air flow making it ideal for multiple applications. Fast and stable temperature rise add to the convenience.
Mfr Number: 21-11425
21-10125 - Hot Air Rework Station
The 21-10125 Hot Air Rework Station provides a wide range of temperature and temperature settings for flexibility in soldering and desoldering work of sensitive components. A closed-loop heat sensor provides accurate and consistent working temperature.
Mfr Number: 21-10125
58-17225 - 80W Home Theater Soundbar with Bluetooth and Digital Audio
Proficient Audio MaxTV MT2
Looking for the best in Home Theater audio for your new LCD Television ? The MaxTV MT2 is an awesome all-in-one system that lets you get great sound not only from TVs but also Tablets and smartphones. With dual 5.25-inch subwoofers, f...
Mfr Name: Proficient Audio
Mfr Number: MAXTV MT2
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21-10135 - Mini SMD Preheater
The 21-10135 packs big preheating power into a miniature package for work or rework of small PCB's. The 540 watt heater can reach up to 662°F in 10 seconds. Automatic and intelligent temperature control maintains accurate heat levels for any period of time. The un...
Mfr Number: 21-10135
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A crash on Thursday injured 10 people and caused quite a traffic jam about 26 miles south of Fresno.
A bus carrying 15 people slammed into this big rig on State Route 43 near the King's River.
Investigators say the driver of the semi slowed for traffic causing his load to jackknife right into the path of the charter bus.
Ten people were taken to the hospital but there were no serious injuries.
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