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Football fan cycling from Brighton to Selhurst ahead of derby clash
2:40pm Thursday 29th November 2012 in News
There will be one Crystal Palace fan in particular who will be hoping the bad weather stays away this weekend.
Kelvin Cooper, 41, a lifelong Eagles' fan, is cycling from Brighton to Selhurst Park in a bid to raise money for the Crystal Palace Foundation and Deafness Research UK.
The cycle ride has extra significance with Crystal Palace taking on arch rivals Brighton this weekend.
Mr Cooper, is hoping to break the £500 barrier and if he does he will complete the ride in an elf costume.
He said: "I'm doing the cycle ride in memory of my mum who died from cancer just over five years ago.
"I've done a number of things since then in her memory, from marathons, boxing matches to skydives and bungee jumps, most things she wouldn't let me do as a kid.
"I've raised around £25k so far but it gets harder and harder each year and especially in these financial times.
He added: "I noticed this challenge on the Palace website and with our association with Brighton I just thought it was too good an opportunity to miss."
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In its second-largest acquisition, Amazon buys the company for $970 million.
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In its second-largest acquisition, Amazon buys the company for $970 million.
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Like consumers, purchasing agents want control over how they buy, don't want to be pressured by salespeople and want to buy when it's convenient for them, says the CEO of ShopVisible.
Increasingly customers value and prefer self-service channels to human interactions. Think about it. Our ability to self-serve is in almost every aspect of our daily lives, from checking out at the grocery store to banking, checking in at the airport, to even ordering lunch via a mobile app.
By contrast, many business-to-business customers still use "live" service channels for procurement—even if these experiences require significantly more time and effort on their part. Many of these buyers have an ingrained habit of thumbing through a catalog and picking up a phone to place an order. They may even enjoy having a relationship with the sales rep at the other end of the line.
Unfortunately for these B2B holdouts, these work habits are rapidly disappearing. According to Forrester Research Inc., in a survey of B2B e-commerce professionals, 80% of respondents either "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that their customers' expectations followed business-to-consumer shopper practices. They say, "Customer expectations are being set by best-of-breed e-commerce sites: Shoppers quickly transfer their expectations from these sites to all sites they shop and expect similarly robust, rich, informative, responsive, and personalized experiences."
Researchers have observed a common behavior among B2B shoppers: A B2B web site open in one window, a favorite B2C web site open in another.
What is it that makes self-service so appealing? It's probably a compound effect of all these advantages:
One question B2B companies should ask themselves: What is more important, a relationship or a satisfying customer experience? Most people care more about a good experience when they buy or use something. They want low-friction transactions, and they want to accomplish them now.
Self-service saves time, increases accuracy, improves retention and builds loyalty. Consider these common scenarios:
While a facility manager is on the phone, he realizes he is low on parts for upcoming machinery maintenance. He goes online to his parts provider, views his previous orders, and re-orders. The system recommends the appropriate accessories and installation tools, and he realizes he could use those too. He glances at the delivery schedule and is back on track in minutes.
The marketing manager needs to order logo gear for the sales team across the country. He's able to log on to the seller's system, see his company's logo wear, and the contractually agreed product assortment and price schedule. He can see that they have available inventory and places an order for golf shirts and logo pens—and selects from the different locations in his account history to have them split-shipped to the appropriate field offices.
Rather than lamenting this loss of control, B2B retailers should embrace self-service trends, especially for routine activities down the purchasing funnel, such as re-ordering, replenishment, accessories, shipping and tracking. Providing self-service to customers for these types of activities will also free up your sales team to focus on higher value activities. Customers who go online and order for themselves are happier, and actually have higher order value. ShopVisible is a provider of e-commerce technology for running B2B or retail e-commerce sites. It offers a white paper on online self-service on its web site, ShopVisible.com.
ShopVisible provides e-commerce software for business-to-business and business-to-consumer web sites.
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ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT AFTER THIS!!! Plus our last bonus match is this week, the FA Cup final. I was going to do the CL final as well, but it occurs a week after the last EPL week is played, maybe as a tiebreaker or something...
Late thought, I've been thinking about possibly doing a Euro 2012 game or an late IKTS for MLS. I'll post a poll at the bottom, feel free to make any suggestions as well.
I Know The Score - Week 30 Fixtures:
English Premier League fixtures for Saturday, May 5th, 2012:
Arsenal vs. Norwich City
English Premier League fixtures for Sunday, May 6th, 2012:
Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Bolton Wanderers vs. West Bromwich Albion
Fulham vs. Sunderland
Queens Park Rangers vs. Stoke City
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton
Manchester United vs. Swansea City
English Premier League fixtures for Monday, May 7th, 2012:
Blackburn Rovers vs. Wigan Athletic
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FA Cup Final - Saturday, May 5th, 2012:
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Pros: I test drove this little Rabbit and was very impressed. They did not have a manual transmission available which probably would have sealed the deal. I ended up buying a Honda Civic with no regrets. With the 170 horse engine and the 6 sp triptronic tranny it was fun to drive. The interior is very high quality and the price was good for this car. Handling is very tight.
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Overall review: Fun and good looking car that is a blast to drive. I would highly recommend this car. It is a drivers car. Not real comfortable for passengers. A little cramped in the interior up front and in the back. With no manual tranny available for a test drive I hesitated and decided to ask mechanics I know about the car. They all said it is a good car but expensive to own and maintain. Parts were expensive when a repair is needed. So being a Honda guy I chose the Civic. This is my 3rd one so I know what I am buying as opossed to a VW, never have had one before. I have had freinds that have and they like there VWs. The Rabbit came very close when comparing cars. I would not rule this car out for it is a very fun car to drive.
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New Dan Radcliffe Photo with USA Today OotP Preview
Update: You can now see this photo in high-resolution, right here!
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News: Rihanna Silences All Of The Chris Brown Break-Up Hype
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Grammy-winning singer Rihanna made sure to let fans know her marital status is unchanged after days of break-up rumors involving her and Chris Brown flooded the Internet.
RiRi took a sly but effective approach to silence the chatter by using her Instagram page yesterday (April 10).
Rihanna and Chris Brown are back together or still together, depending on what you believe. Despite rumors that they had split up, Rihanna posted a new photo of her and Breezy on Instagram. RiRi cozied up to her boo as they rode around Los Angeles in a convertible on a day off from her "Diamonds World Tour." She quoted lyrics from Chris' hit "Look at Me Now." "Yellow model chick in my yellow ass dress wit my yellow n*gga X ... This sh*t look like a toupee." Their fans rejoiced after seeing the photo. "This is the most beautiful thing ever," wrote one Instagram commenter, while another added, "Love you two together let the haters hate." (Rap-Up)
A few days ago, buzz about RiRi being a single lady heated up the online blogs.
Rihanna's gone up in smoke after calling it quits with Chris Brown ... ripping a fat blunt inside a Hollywood nightclub early Monday morning ... and TMZ has the pic. Sources inside Greystone Manor nightclub tell us, Rihanna arrived around 1am with her assistant and security guard ... and pretty much kept to herself. She left an hour or so later. As we reported, Rihanna and Chris Brown are officially broken up ... but our sources say it's nothing new for the on-again-off-again couple. We're told they'll be back together in no time. You might call it a chronic problem. (TMZ)
Recently, Brown spoke his February 2009 attack on RiRi and said the R&B diva had forgiven him.
Exhibit A: R&B star Chris Brown says he's worked hard and persuaded pop-star Rihanna to forgive him and love him again, even though he beat her up in 2009 and may still be on the hook for charges in the case. London's The Mirror tabloid is reporting today that he granted a "searingly honest" interview to a Mirror scribe in which he apologized, again, held up the assault as the "biggest mistake" of his life, and acknowledged that winning Rihanna back took months of "serious making up." "But she loves me -- what can I say? I'm forgiven ... but, yes, I worked hard for it," he told reporter Clemmie Moodie on Sunday at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar-watching party. (USA Today)
Now back together, Rihanna said Brown no longer has the luxury of messing up twice and getting away with it earlier this year.
"When you add up the pieces from the outside, it's not the cutest puzzle in the world," Rihanna says. "You see us walking somewhere, driving somewhere, in the studio, in the club, and you think you know. But it's different now. We don't have those types of arguments anymore. We talk about sh*t. We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don't want to lose that." And Rihanna says that if Brown were ever to display a hint of his past behavior towards her, she is ready to walk. "He doesn't have the luxury of f*cking up again," she says. "That's just not an option. I can't say that nothing else will ever go wrong. But I'm pretty solid in the knowing that he's disgusted by that. And I wouldn't have gone this far if I ever thought that was a possibility." (Rolling Stone)


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Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs
4-star: 0
3-star: 2
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|Serving Size
Makes Two Eggs
For a comparative Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off, I tested…
Source: received for testing via the Trailspace Review Corps
Price Paid: Samples provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.
For a comparative Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off, I tested and reviewed the following packaged plain egg products:
- Adventure Egg Anywhere Scrambles,
- AlpineAire Scrambled Eggs,
- Backpacker's Pantry Scrambled Eggs,
- Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs, and
- Cache Lake Outfitter's Choice Scrambled Eggs.
I prepared each egg product for breakfast after early morning hikes, using the same stove and cookwear each time (the stove was an Optimus Nova, and the cookset was an anodized aluminum one with a non-stick coating from Primus). For the seasoned egg versions I added black pepper and cut-up or pre-shredded cheddar cheese.
This review focuses on the Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs.
Backpacker's Pantry Organic Package.
Relatively easy to prepare
Resealable package
Mealy consistency was a turnoff
Virtually unseasoned, so they need spicing up.
Powdery and a little harder to mix with water than some
Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs prepared.
Detailed ratings of Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs.
Packaging: Resealable plastic/foil
Ease of Preparation:
Only need to add water, but somewhat hard to mix
Texture (plain):
A little loose and mealy
Texture (seasoned):
Cheese helps it firm up a little
Flavor (plain):
Effectively unseasoned, some egg flavor.
Flavor (seasoned):
Flavor improved with pepper and pieces of cheese, brought out more flavor; salt would help. Consistency still a distraction.
How Filling (plain):
Not hungry after, quite filling
How Filling (seasoned):
No significant change with my added ingredients.
Ingredients and Preparation:
Easy to prepare, just a little harder to mix water in.
Servings per Container*:
Single serving package is accurate; provides a medium portion for one.
Container Weight:
Very lightweight.
Manufacturer's Claimed Product Weight: 1.5 oz
Trailspace Weight (Product and Packaging): 2.1 oz / 60 g
**(Manufacturer serving sizes reflect the USDA's recommendation of no more than two eggs daily per person.)
Read the full Instant Camp Eggs Cook-Off review.
O.K. This is my second review of backpacker eggs.
Price Paid: not sure
O.K. This is my second review of backpacker eggs. So, up front I am not a big fan of dry eggs. That being said these are not too bad! I think it is the best of the packaged product I have tasted.
It has an almost chalky taste to them. We added hot water and had it sit for around 10 minutes, but the eggs were still very grainy and didn't have a great taste.
The directions indicated that we needed to add boiling water, let sit, and then fry on a frying pan. Don't just added boiling water and let it sit. Fry them....they taste much better.
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Backpacker's Pantry Organic Scrambled Eggs is a simple blend of organic egg whites and egg yolks. Make the equivalent of two eggs.
- CampSaver.com
Blend of 100% USDA Organic egg yolks and egg whites. # of Servings: 1 Serving Size: 2 Eggs Dry Wt.1.5 oz.(43 g) INGREDIENTS: Organic whole eggs.NUTRITION: Serving Size: 1Package, Servings per container: 1Calories:25Calories Fat: 16Total Fat: 17gCholestrol: 730 mgSodium: 220 mgTotal Carbohydrate: 2g.Sugars: 1g.Protein: 20 g
- Campmor
Get your morning started right with some tasty Backpacker's Pantry organic scrambled eggs. Easy to prepare-just blend contents with water, add a little more water, then cook over low heat in a greased pan. Makes 2 eggs. 100% organic. *Discount will be applied when you check out; offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9.
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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Students and faculty at Michael Anderson Elementary School on Fairchild Air Force Base hosted an assembly Thursday to honor the life of their school's namesake.
Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Anderson was a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot before he was selected to become an astronaut with NASA. He was aboard the space shuttle Columbia, which broke up while reentering the atmosphere following their mission in 2003, killing all on board.
Anderson attended high school in Cheney while his father was stationed at Fairchild. The elementary school on base was renamed in his honor after the disaster.
Following the assembly, students gave tours of the school, showcasing displays created by various classes depicting the life of Lt. Col. Anderson.


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Surreal, bizarre, and beautiful are the three words that came to mind when I set out to write this week's pick of the webcomic Romantically Apocalyptic. It is the chronicle of the Captain, an absent-minded boss of various henchmen who may have played a part in the cause of the post-apocalyptic future they now reside. At times, it's funny. At times, it's touching. At times, it's disturbing.
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Our holiday motto? Don't skimp on the sweets! And add ambrosial spices whenever possible. As such, this incredible sweet potato pie is a must for our Thanksgiving menu because it does both. We adapted this recipe to feature our Sri Lankan Curry, which has none of the savory turmeric that we often expect in our curries, but is instead made up of a melange of warm, sweet spices. Each component is individually toasted before being mixed in perfect proportion, yielding an intensely dark and aromatic blend, so intoxicating that most customers who give it a whiff, can't leave without it. The sweet potatoes are a perfect canvas for the deep, toasted flavors of the spice, with just a pop of orange zest added for contrast. The crust is a dense, almost shortbread-like shell, made with chopped pecans for a special crunch. This pie will please all who grace your autumn table!
- To make the dough: Whisk together nuts, flour, sugar, salt, and zest in a large bowl. Using your fingertips, work butter in to the dry ingredients until the largest pieces are the size of peas.
- Make a well in the center of the dough. Whisk yolk and egg in a small bowl, and pour into the well. Gradually draw flour mixture into center, kneading until combined. Shape dough into a disk. Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate overnight (up to 3 days).
- Let dough come to room temperature; roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Fit dough into a 9 inch spring form pan, pressing and patching so that dough reaches up sides of the plate. Chill in freezer while you make the filling.
- To make the filling: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, and pierce them in several places with a fork. Place on a baking sheet lined with tin foil or parchment paper, and roast for 45-55 minutes or until very tender. Puree in a food processor, mash with a potato masher or in a stand mixer, using the whisk attachment.
- Combine dry ingredients in small bowl.
- Beat sweet potatoes in medium bowl, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
- Add sugar, beat to incorporate
- Add Sri Lankan Curry, milk, butter, and vanilla, and beat at low speed to incorporate everything evenly and well.
- Pour filling in to prepared crust, and bake at 350 degrees until puffed and firm, 40-50 minutes.


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Like so many past years, 2012 also saw an energetic pool of LGBT theater professionals contributing to the vitality and success of the ever-expanding local theater scene. The following gives you an idea.
Undoubtedly, one of the areaŌĆÖs hardest working theater folks throughout this year has been Signature TheatreŌĆÖs gay associate director Matthew Gardiner. HeŌĆÖs also one of its most talented.
Gardiner staged four excellent and very different Signature productions beginning with ŌĆ£Really Really,ŌĆØ a comic tragedy about todayŌĆÖs mind numbingly self-absorbed youth. Next up, he directed and choreographed a well-executed production of the ŌĆś70s campfest musical, ŌĆ£Xanadu.ŌĆØ In the fall, he helmed gay playwright Christopher ShinnŌĆÖs ŌĆ£Dying City,ŌĆØ an intimate drama about life and death in the shadow of the Iraq War with strapping actor Thomas Keegan playing both the butch army officer and his more effusive gay identical twin. Gardiner finished the year directing and choreographing a first rate production of ŌĆ£Dreamgirls.ŌĆØ And if all that werenŌĆÖt enough, sometime in early fall he made time to choreograph MetroStageŌĆÖs notable production of ŌĆ£Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.ŌĆØ
Last springŌĆÖs ŌĆ£Twist Festival D.C.ŌĆØ gave local audiences were given an opportunity to experience the magic of gay puppeteer extraordinaire Basil Twist. The mini-fest kicked off at the Shakespeare Theatre Company with ŌĆ£Petrushka,ŌĆØ TwistŌĆÖs trippy take on the classic Russian ballet about a love triangle involving three puppets: the eponymous clown, a ballerina and a Moor. Originally commissioned for New YorkŌĆÖs Lincoln Center in 2000, the charming show featured pirouetting puppets and floating objects accompanied by real life Russian identical twins playing a reduction of Igor StravinskyŌĆÖs score on identical pianos.
Other festival productions included ŌĆ£Arias with a TwistŌĆØ (TwistŌĆÖs campy collaboration with legendary downtown New York drag performer Joey Arias); and ŌĆ£Dogugaeshi,ŌĆØ a Japanese-inspired journey of images accompanied by original Japanese lute compositions (at Woolly Mammoth and Studio Theatre respectively).
Over the year, art imitated life with gay actors giving memorable performances as gay characters including Tom Story and Chris Dinolfo as a mismatched but devoted couple in Roundhouse TheatreŌĆÖs ŌĆ£Next Fall.ŌĆØ Rep StageŌĆÖs production of gay playwright Jon MaransŌĆÖ ŌĆ£The TemperamentalsŌĆØ featured Rick Hammerly as Bob Hull, a founding member of the Los Angeles-based Mattachine Society (the first gay rights organization in the United States). And at Theater J, MaryBeth Wise played one half of a same-sex couple in Annie BakerŌĆÖs comic drama ŌĆ£Body Awareness.ŌĆØ
Also at Theater J, Will Gartshore played an allegedly ŌĆ£ex-gayŌĆØ Christian in ŌĆ£The Religion ThingŌĆØ (penned by local playwright Renee Calarco and staged by her gay brother, director Joe Calarco). GartshoreŌĆÖs layered performance gave dimension to a character that might otherwise have been perceived simply as a creepy stereotype.
Impressively, Gartshore performed three different one-man cabarets in just two weeks this summer: A mix of well-known and obscure tunes titled ŌĆ£Underappreciated & OverexposedŌĆØ at Signature Theatre, ŌĆ£Dressed UpŌĆØ the next weekend, then companion piece ŌĆ£Stripped DownŌĆØ at Round House TheatreŌĆÖs Silver Spring space. With his gorgeous tenor, talent for intimate storytelling and ability to put across both a painful breakup song and cheekily spun version of Cole PorterŌĆÖs ŌĆ£YouŌĆÖre the Top,ŌĆØ with equal ease, Gartshore took his audiences on a gratifying and fun musical journey. D.C. is lucky to have him.
Local out actor Bobby Smith showed off his skill set in 2012. In the fall, Smith wowed audiences playing the title character in MetroStageŌĆÖs topnotch production of ŌĆ£Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,ŌĆØ a musical revue celebrating the work of the late singer/songwriter known as the voice of postwar Paris. Smith was terrific as the world weary, cynical yet sentimental Brel.
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In 2012, some openly gay actors played it straight. The versatile and nimble Alex Mills starred as the upstanding scientist and his terrifying alter ego in Synetic TheatreŌĆÖs ŌĆ£Jeckyll and Hyde.ŌĆØ Broadway actor Nicholas Rodriquez returned to Arena Stage to play love-struck Freddy Eynsford-Hill, the Edwardian dandy who falls in love with Eliza in ŌĆ£My Fair LadyŌĆØ (through Jan. 6). And Holly Twyford and Matthew Montelongo fought and fornicated in Studio TheatreŌĆÖs world premiere of ŌĆ£Dirt,ŌĆØ Bryony LaveryŌĆÖs play about morality and decay.
A highlight from this year was Arena StageŌĆÖs production of Larry KramerŌĆÖs stunning drama ŌĆ£The Normal Heart.ŌĆØ Considered a rant when it premiered in New York in 1985, KramerŌĆÖs autobiographical AIDS play has aged beautifully ŌĆö still full of fury but also empathetic, loving and sad. This production was skillfully staged by gay director George C. Wolfe and featured a fabulous cast including Patrick Breen as Ned, the Kramer character, and handsome Luke MacFarlane as his lover who has been diagnosed with the virus.
For Shakespeare Theatre CompanyŌĆÖs gay artistic director Michael Kahn, 2012 was a spectacular year. Not only did his company celebrating its 25th anniversary season, it was also honored with the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award. Not too shabby.


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Okay, it's from au.fourfourtwo.com, but assuming it's not completely fabricated, Gareth Bale has thrown down the gauntlet against Charlie
Assclown Adam over the latter's rash challenge against the former in Baltimore. Some juicy quotes in there for sure:
"From what I've seen of him on pitch, I think he's a bit of a coward," Bale told reporters.
And more...
"Seriously, I haven't ever done anything to him. He's obviously come for me twice now - and he's got me twice."
"I would have understood it had it been a slightly mis-timed tackle, even though it was just a friendly. But the ball was 10 yards past him already and was nowhere near him when he came through my ankle."
"When someone makes a very bad tackle on you in a game you expect him to come up and apologise. But I've had no apology from him and I don't really want one from him to be honest."
Someone's not getting invited to Wales for the annual Bale family Christmas party...


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Fleming's Steakhouse - Marlton
- Address:
500 Route 73 North
Marlton, NJ 08053Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakPrice: $31 to $50
Fleming's Steakhouse - Marlton
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/locations/nj/marlton
- Phone: 8569881351
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, American
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
A word from Fleming's Steakhouse - Marlton
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar pairs a passion for service and seasonal ingredients with the finest USDA Prime beef. Every dish is meticulously made from scratch and served by our attentive staff. You'll also discover the perfect wine for every mood with the Fleming's 100®, our award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass. Our wine list features top-rated vineyards from around the world. We also offer Private Dining Rooms and a personal Private Dining Director who will craft the perfect occasion for any group size or budget. At Fleming's, every visit is filled with indulgent possibilities.Continued
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Marlton reviews from OpenTable diners
55 reviews since May 6, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.6
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (44)notable wine list (36)romantic (26)fit for foodies (17)neighborhood gem (14)vibrant bar scene (11)good for groups (9)hot spot (3)late-night find (2)great for brunch (2)kid-friendly (1)Show More
- luv2dineoutVIPDined on 8/29/2014The staff was very efficient, friendly & accommadating. Our server, Monica D, was great. The decor is masculine and comfortable with large, roomy booths and tables.They have an extensive wine list. Even though it is primarily a steak house, their seafood is great. We would eat there more often if it was closer to us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Friendly staff. Food well prepared.BigfanDined on 8/25/2014Very friendly staff. Food well prepared. My wife and I both enjoy the Sunday prime rib special.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food awesome, service spectactularKAP35Dined on 8/22/2014Treated my son for his 24th Birthday noted that on reservation made via Open Table. There was a birthday card waiting for him when we were seated and when we got the check they gave him a box of truffles. Our waiter was excellent as was the food. Attention by staff to table (ie. drinks and clean up) was top notch. Management was on sight and was stopping by tables to check on everyone. I would return to Flemings for a great steak dinner instead of having to drive into the city and would highly recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner At FlemingsSoupyVIPDined on 8/21/2014Had Dinner with grown granddaughter to celebrate her new job. Food was excellent and service was again very good. Another very nice time at Fleming's, Marlton.Special Features:
- Not worth the moneyOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/16/2014We wanted to try a new place for our anniversary and decided on Flemings. It was OK, the definition of just OK. For the money they charge we were expecting more. If you are looking for a high-end, nice, romantic place to get a good steak I think you would be better served going to Giumarello's, the Chophouse, or Bobby Flay's place in AC. In my experience all of these were a better experience, food, and definitely price.Special Features:
- My son's 24th Birthday.MOmzto2Dined on 8/16/2014The food was delicious! The atmosphere was quiet and romantic and perfect for elegant dining. Ray was our server. He was very informative and patient with us since it was our first time dining here. Fleming's even gave my son a box of truffles and a gift card for his birthday. We were all impressed and will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A good experienceOpenTableaddictDined on 8/15/2014The food was excellent and plentiful. The service was excellent as we'll. the only problem was the exceedingly noisy person at the adjoining booth. Could not even carry on a conversation with my wife since we could not hear each other. The price was expensive but no higher than any other first rate steak house.Special Features:
- Top NotchOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/1/2014Can't believe we hadn't been there before. Nice local spot that compares to the big city boys like The Palm or Capital Grill. Service was amazing and food was even betterSpecial Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/1/2014We had an outstanding meal! My husband and I both ordered the Savor the Summer 3 course diner which was excellent. The appetizer if Sushami Tuna with avocado was fresh and delicious. Our main course was salmon and bacon wrapped filet. Dessert was Strawberry Shortcake with strawberries and blueberries covered with crème fresh. Each course was spectacular. We always stop in the bar when we arrive to take advantage of the 5 for 6 til 7 drinks and appetizers. It is a fantastic deal and a great start to the evening.Special Features:
- Good Food, Great Service!Luv2eatDined on 7/27/2014The food was very good. The steaks and prime rib were tender and juicy. The steaks had nice crusts in the outside. The crab cakes were all crab meat. Onion rings looked and taste very good also. The cheese cake was not too sweet which was just how I like it. The services were simply excellent. The manager and our server checked with us many times to make sure the food was prepared to our expectation. Water and ice tea refill were taking care of before I even had a chance to ask. I had never experienced such a good service anywhere else. My only complaint was the lighting is a bit too dark for our party. It was a bit pricy but I think it is okay to indulge a bit once a while.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lee1125VIPDined on 7/24/2014This was a very good dinner but was costly. Food was well prepared.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Steak Ever!vgehringDined on 7/20/2014Having been to the regions best steak houses including Outback, Ruth Chris, Capitol Grille, Steak 38 and others, I have to say this was the best thus far. They offer two ways to cook your steak - broiled or hot seared then broiled. Definitely choose the searing method if you like the outside a bit crusty with a pink inside. I had the rib eye as recommended by our waiter - what a party in my mouth! Impressive number of wines by the glass to choose from. Be advised that such a meal does not come at bargain prices, so this spot may only be for special occasions for most.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding serviceDeniseVIPDined on 7/20/2014I'm not a big steak person, but received emails for the prime rib special (my friend ordered) and filet/salmon special (I ordered). I had heard Flemings was very pricey, so we decided this was an opportunity to try it. My meal was quite small and didn't come with any side, vegetable, or even garnish. The prime rib looked big, with side. The garlic mashed potatoes my friend ordered were very good and my mother and friend who got all the leftovers really enjoyed the steaks. I felt it was a bit pricey for me. The service was outstanding, from when the waiter gave me a black colored napkin instead of the white, as I was wearing black (not that I cared what color, but was very nice). Poshy service.Special Features:
- Dinner At FlemingsSoupyVIPDined on 7/19/2014Wife and I went to a favorite spot for dinner. Had a pre-dinner drink at the nice bar with friendly bartender and then sat in our favorite booth. Service was excellent as was the filet and sirloin steak. Side vegetables were good, but over-priced for quantity received, in our opinion. We look forward to our return to this Flemings.Special Features:
- Good steaksOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/13/2014A bit pricey, but good food and nice atmosphere for a special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistent excellenceMunsonVIPDined on 7/13/2014Whether you want to take advantage of one of their special deals (like the prime rib special) or splurge for a special occasion, Fleming's never disappoints! The service is flawless and the food is always outstanding. On our last visit, our server took great care to accommodate a guest with special dietary restrictions.Special Features:
- Great start to an amazing eveningKGSIBDined on 7/11/2014Met with a friend, boss and mentor and our wives for dinner. Hadn't seen this particular fellow in a while. The waitress was prompt with our cocktails and helpful choosing a bottle of wine. She was extremely accommodating and quick to ensure we had everything we needed. Dinner was incredible and after dinner drinks and desert were amazing. We had so much fun, that after dinner we stop in a local watering hole and continued the evening. Quiet, quaint , great ambiance describes Flemings. A perfect dirty grey goose martini with blue cheese olives by the way!Special Features:
- Great!renayDined on 7/5/2014We had my mother-in-laws birthday party here. Everything was awesome from beginning to end. It doesn't get much better than that. We will definitely return. I would highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good service but too darkTriciaVIPDined on 6/28/2014Food was good (not great), service was very good (attention to detail), but way-too-dark. Could barely read the menu even w/my reader glasses. Waiter said lights would be up in a while, guess the while never happened. It was still dark 1.5 hours later when we left.
- Always a pleasureFabULizVIPDined on 6/21/2014We love it at Flemmings. We always sit at the bar for dinner. The service is always great and everyone is always friendly. The food usually never misses a beat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mother's Day Brunch Let DownGreatGreekFoodVIPDined on 5/11/2014We always had great dinners at Fleming's so I decided to reserve for Mother's Day brunch. We were just so shocked at the quality and the presentation of the food that was served. The lobster bisque did not taste like lobster at all. My father in law asked whether it was onion soup. The portion of the sirloin tip with potatoes given to my MIL was half of what was on my husband's plate. The salad was limpy. The salmon egg benedict was too salty. At the end of the meal I could say that the only good dishes were the biscuits, and the desserts. The only conclusion I could make was they had a different cook that day. I was so embarrassed that my in laws's first visit there was like this. We will be going back to Capital Grill next yearSpecial Features:
- brunch for 3batandwillyDined on 5/11/2014We have been to Fleming's several times and always had a good meal so, we went to the Mother's Day brunch with our 7 year-old granddaughter (unusual for us...we normally do not go out on that holiday). The food was really good (prime rib for me...filet mignon eggs Benedict for him...brioche French toast for the grand). The only small problem was with the eggs Benedict (the English muffin was kind of hard and crusty). Other than that, everything was great, including the service and ambience. We may venture out there again next year.Special Features:
- MLB52Dined on 5/10/2014Food was excellent; not enough seafood choices, and a tad pricey. Service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 403 reviews are from the Fleming's Steakhouse - Marlton reviews archive.
- EdwardDined on 5/4/2014Food and service never disappoints, quite the contrary! As compared to other "high end" steak houses in the area where service and food preparation tends to vary, at Flemings food, service, and the warm greeting upon arrival is always consistent and excellent!Special Features:
- Great timeCater2meDined on 5/3/2014Went for my anniversary, they gave me a card, $25 gift card & a box of truffles. Had a great time. Will go againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great SteakwineanddineVIPDined on 5/2/2014This was our first time and we had a great experience. The only suggestion that I can make if for them to take a look at their wine list. 3Xs retail is a bit much for the higher end winesSpecial Features:
- one of my favoritesAjayVIPDined on 4/27/2014This is one of my go to restaurants. Food and service is always excellent. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Early anniversaryVetteguyVIPDined on 4/26/2014This is our sixth time dining at Fleming's and we will be back our steaks were excellent as were the Fleming's potatoes. Service was quick and attentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Steak night outFoodie4LifeDined on 4/20/2014Brought my 15 year old daughter here for a fine dining experience as a treat. We were in heaven. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Food was served piping hot. Service was stellar, as expected in a restaurant of this quality. Dessert was equally spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Service was above and beyond.nancys13VIPDined on 4/13/2014Service was above and beyond. Really appreciated the gift card and truffles gift for my birthday.Special Features:
- WonderfulSuzeDined on 4/13/2014The steaks were superb comparing to no other I've ever had, drinks were perfect and service was top notch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Didn't leave a great impressionnjlowbDined on 4/11/2014For the money, I expected more. While the wine list was on the excellent side (wide variety of selections and prices) and the food good, the service I experienced was fair, at best, and the ambience just okay. On a weekend evening the restaurant had a waiter on his first night. While he started well, another waiter quickly appeared at our table to take a drink order. But then the original waiter reappeared, rather confused that someone else had taken our drink order. At one point, yet a third waiter took over. In general, the service from this posse of waiters was sub-standard for what I'd expect from a steakhouse of this price. I'd rather spend the money at a number of other steakhouses when in the mood.Special Features:
- Excellent Experience!WeeklyGirlsNightOutDined on 4/11/2014The food was wonderful, the service was great! We had a great dinner, and a great Friday night out. We will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We sat by the open kitchen,BobEDined on 4/6/2014We sat by the open kitchen, rather noisy, next time we l/will request a booth away from kitchen area. That was my only problem, but that was on me. Everything else was well above expectation. It is expensive, but worth it, especially since we had a coupon that paid for one entry.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too much moneyOpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 4/4/2014Food was very good. Service excellent Prices outrageousSpecial Features:
- One of my favorites!!!Foodie82Dined on 3/30/2014I have been to Fleming's numerous times at the Radnor location but this was the first time I went in New Jersey. This location was just as good as the one in Radnor with excellent service the food was delicious and seasoned and cooked perfectly. This reinforced my love for this restaurant….they definitely set a standard.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a great mealLauriekVIPDined on 3/29/2014If you are looking for a restaurant where the service is always top notch and the food is delicious, I highly recommend Flemings. It's not your typical chain restaurant in that the quality is there in both food and service. I have noticed that it seems as though the prices have gone up but in this case, because the food is good as is the service, we will continue to frequent this restaurant for special occasions.Special Features:
- A great dinnerLouiseDined on 3/23/2014This was our first time at the Marlton Flemings (we usually go to Radnor). The entire staff couldn't have been nicer! We enjoy the Friday prime rib dinner, and were not disappointed! Would definitely return.Special Features:
- Fabulous as alwaysDarylDined on 3/22/2014It's quiet in the restaurant but energetic in the bar area. Fleming's has become our favorite for a special dinner out!Special Features:
- VetteguyVetteguyVIPDined on 3/20/2014Fleming's does not disappoint! I took my employees from Chicago there recently and everyone enjoyed their meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Decoding Meat and Dairy Product Labels
08.11.11 Decoding Meat and Dairy Product Labels
Several months ago, we wrote about the alarming rate at which girls are starting puberty early. As we noted in the post, one of the reasons for this change is due to the hormones used in meat and dairy. Since there are so many label terms on the various products we buy, it can be really confusing to decipher what is the best choice for our health. We'd like to think that "Natural" is a safe and healthy bet, but actually the USDA defines a natural product as one that contains "no artificial ingredient or added color and is only minimally processed." It does NOT mean that animals are raised in sufficient open spaces or have been raised without added hormones or antibiotics. That doesn't sound very natural to me.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), has recently published a very clear and comprehensive article explaining the life-cycle of meat. As I read the study, I was reminded of the many conversations I've had with friends who are confused when buying milk and meat. Which one to buy? Grass-fed? Hormone-free? Pasture-raised? Organic? Certified Humane? rBGH-free? Processed?...well, that one we knew.
According to EWG, here is the criteria for each category:
- rBGH-free
These products are from animals not treated with recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), also known as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST). rGBH is a genetically engineered hormone approved by the FDA in 1993 that when injected into cows artificially increases milk production by 10 to 15 percent. There are health concerns for both cows and humans exposed to the drug. Buying organic dairy products is another way to avoid rGBH since its use does not meet the organic criteria."
- Certified Humane
"Products carrying this label are certified to come from animals that were never confined in cages or crates, were not subjected to de-beaking (in the case of poultry) and were slaughtered according to specific requirements designed to minimize suffering. It does not permit the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotics or hormones. "Certified Humane Raised and Handled" and "Animal Welfare Approved" are the two leading humane certification systems, although the Food Alliance follows similar standards. "Certified Humane" does not mean animals had access to pasture, but "Animal Welfare Approved" does."
"This term technically refers only to animals fed a diet of natural grass and other forage, not grain, but it often includes other healthier farm practices not associated with industrially produced meat, such as local butchering, more range time for livestock and less crowded conditions. The three leading "grass-fed" labels, certified by the Food Alliance, the American Grassfed Association or the USDA, require that animals eat a diet exclusively of forage. Some companies that market their meat as "naturally raised" or grass-fed actually feed their animals grain for significant periods. USDA's grass-fed marketing standard requires only that animals "must have continuous access to pasture during the growing season." It does not necessarily mean that the animals spent their entire lives in pastures or on rangeland. Some cattle marketed as USDA grass-fed actually spend part of their lives in confined pens or feedlots."
Hormone-free/No added hormones
"This means that the animals were never given hormone treatments. To boost profits, some farmers give hormones to beef cattle and sheep to speed their growth and to dairy cows to increase milk production. The extensive use of hormones in meat and dairy may increase the risk of cancer in humans and result in higher rates of infection in animals. Products labeled "organic" cannot come from rGBH-treated cows. There is no specific hormone-free certification, though organic and grass-fed labels do not allow hormone use. The European Union does not allow hormones in any meat. The USDA does not allow hormones to be used on chicken or hogs."
"Food labeled organic must be third-party certified to meet USDA's criteria. Organic foods cannot be irradiated, genetically modified or grown using synthetic fertilizers, chemicals or sewage sludge. Organic meat and poultry cannot be treated with hormones or antibiotics and must be fed only organically grown feed (with no animal byproducts). Organic meat animals must have access to the outdoors, and ruminants must have access to pasture. Organic meats also start with the number "9" in the PLU code."
"Animals raised in a pasture can roam freely in their natural environment, where they are able to eat nutritious grasses and other plants that their bodies are adapted to digest. There is no specific pasture-raised certification, though certified organic meat must come from animals that have continuous access to pasture."
Which labels do you typically look for when buying meat and dairy?
More to come on the topic of MEAT regarding the use of pesticides/fertilizer and the growing trend of "Meatless Mondays!"


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The Boston bombing has really given the populace a great example of the media's mode of operation; one would think that everything revolved around the bombs that were deployed at the Boston marathon.
This is not to suggest that this heinous act did not deserve our attention, but it should have been presented with a little more forethought; instead it was presented as a forum for a wide range of perceptions by a variety of individuals that wanted to be the first to put out one concept or another. Misstatements were taken as fact; as a result many of the questions that were asked by the media were related to the misinformation that had been accepted as fact.
There were others within the media that took some of the information that was incorrect and presented a conclusion as though it was the only possibility.
Some of the information that was presented to the public could very well aid any future terrorist in their activities to disrupt our society or to avoid detection, information that might help many of the nation's response teams, but should not be presented so freely to the general public.
There are many lessons to be learned from this act of terrorism and the coverage provided by the media; one prime observation would be not to give credence to many of the initial statements made by the media unless they can be verified as actually happening, and to discount any of the conclusions or speculations until they have been confirmed.
Another aspect that should be considered is the possibility of the terrorist act having some relationship to other segments of our social structure such as immigration, gun control, the degree of infringement on an individual's privacy, and the effectiveness of government's ability to protect the citizenry. It is impractical to expect that any society can grant its citizens a completely safe environment and still maintain any symbolism of individual freedom; it is doubtful that the U.S. population would tolerate the degree of control that would be required to prevent a terrorist attack.
Perfection is an impractical expectation when it comes to anything that is designed of controlled by man. The best we can hope for is to improve our ability to tag potential terrorist prior to their acts, and failing that, to minimize the impact of their acts.
In all probability, the government's reaction is going to be asking for more money, but our first approach should be to find out where the current system fell short and to make improvements within the existing system.
A greater awareness by the general public could be a valuable asset in deterring future potential attacks; this became evident during the Boston attack.
With an increase in these attacks there should be a greater awareness within the general public over time. It should be a standard procedure to debrief all personnel that are involved in an exercise such as the Boston bombing to determine possible shortcomings in the procedures being employed to protect the Nation from attacks of this nature; solution that are arrived at should attempt to avoid limiting an individual's freedom and reducing cost, if at all possible.
There are many problems associated with this type of threat to our nation; the major problem appears to revolve around the fact that these acts do not fall within the normal definition of war, because the threat is not coming from a governmental source, and the combatants have no definable uniforms. What we are dealing with is a religious ideology that is applied to government by some of its adherents. The Nation will have to resolve this basic problem if we are ever going to make any headway against these terrorist threats.


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RALEIGH — We need jobs. We dont have a lot of money to spend on new roads and transit projects. So lets focus those few dollars where they will stimulate job growth and economic development.
Thats the argument behind a law, approved last month by the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory, that will shape state spending priorities for transportation projects worth $6.4 billion over the next decade. And its an old idea, long popular with voters and political leaders.
But state and local planners and engineers are focused more on easing traffic jams and reducing travel times. They are not confident that new roads can sweeten a sour economy.
The hope that transportation investment will deliver economic improvement was alluded to in a 1921 law that established our state highway system. It has been a staple of campaign platforms since then. It was a campaign pledge for McCrory.
So when the governors appointees to the state Board of Transportation got their hands on the nuts and bolts of the new Strategic Mobility Formula law last week, they wanted to see McCrorys priorities reflected in the criteria and weighting that will be used to evaluate new roads and capital projects for transit, aviation, rail and ferry service improvements.
They were disappointed.
An advisory group of state and local planners and transportation professionals had spent the last few months developing these recommended spending guidelines. The group agreed that when the state Department of Transportation decides which major statewide projects get built, economic competitiveness should count for only 10 percent of the score.
The work group gave more weight to two transportation fundamentals: cutting travel times (30 percent) and improving transportation in congested areas (also 30 percent). Improving safety got a 10 percent share, and a miscellaneous category called multi-modal (& freight + military) was worth 20 percent.
Without even a few minutes of discussion, board members declared their intent to boost the weight given to economic competitiveness before they approve the new guidelines and report to a legislative oversight committee next month.
What I hear from (board members) is, gee, I thought economic competitiveness was so important, and it got only a 10 percent rating, board chairman Ned Curran, a Charlotte real estate executive, said after the meeting.
All of us see a very important connection between infrastructure investments and job creation. When we have an unemployment rate like weve had at a sustained level, what can we do to jump-start it?
Transportation board members lost political power a few years ago when former Gov. Bev Perdue took away their authority to approve highway contracts a decision now left to the DOT secretary. But theyll have considerable impact when they firm up the weights and criteria that guide these spending decisions.
Most of the boards conversations last week took place in small-group meetings that were closed to the public. A scheduled July 23 discussion of Strategic Mobility Formula rules will be open to the public, but Curran said he had not decided whether board members will hold more small-group talks in private.
Board members want to test the new formula by plugging it into a couple of projects, just to see how it would grade them.
How will DOT rate the economic competitiveness of controversial projects such as the troubled Garden Parkway toll road in Gaston County?
In an April briefing for legislators, DOT gave the Garden Parkway a perfect 100 score in economic competitiveness even though an earlier DOT study predicted that the project would actually send North Carolina jobs across the border to South Carolina.
As it turns out, state and federal highway officials agree that such big projects do not stimulate much economic development beyond the commercial opportunities they create for property owners around the new exit ramps.
The Garden Parkway would not likely draw more growth to the Charlotte region, although it could change land use patterns near the new road, the Federal Highway Administration wrote in its response to a federal court lawsuit filed by environmental groups against the project. Instead, growth depends on land availability and price, the regional economy, other infrastructure, location attractiveness and amenities, and local political and regulatory conditions.
DOT attorneys have said the same thing in lawsuits over other projects.
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A 32-year-old Chicago woman faces six felony counts that include drunk-driving related charges after a close call on the Borman Expressway near Lake Station around 11-o'clock Saturday night, officials say. Indiana State Police say a preliminary investigation revealed troopers were assisting crews at a semi fire eastbound near Central Avenue when a GMC Yukon approached at a high rate of speed, came to a stop between a police car and another vehicle, then drove onto a flatbed wrecker that had its deck down, and drove off the side of it – with three children, ages ten, six, and five in her vehicle. State Police also say the woman was found to have two felony warrants for Operating While Intoxicated and two misdemeanor warrants for Driving While Intoxicated. The woman was booked into the Lake County Jail.
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Close Call Sends One to Jail on Numerous Felony Charges
(November 25, 2012) -- Yesterday at approximately 10:53 p.m, troopers came in contact with a female driver on I-80 east bound near the 12.3 mile marker who nearly struck several emergency vehicles.
Preliminary investigation by Corporal Frederick L. Blohm Jr. has revealed that troopers were assisting fire department personnel at a semi fire on I-80. The trooper's cars and fire equipment had their emergency lights activated. A black 2008 GMC Yukon driven by Ayesha M. Crawford, 32 years old from Chicago was heading east bound approaching the fire scene at a high rate of speed. Crawford finally locked up the brakes and came to an uncontrollable stop between Corporal Blohm's police car and another vehicle. Crawford's Yukon attempted to leave the scene when Corporal Blohm attempted to stop it. Crawford then headed the Yukon towards a flatbed wrecker that had its deck down and started to proceed up the wrecker deck. She then drove the Yukon off the side of the wrecker deck where Corporal Blohm finally got Crawford to stop.
After further investigation, it was revealed that Crawford was driving impaired and was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated Refusal. Inside the Yukon were three children, 10, 6 and 5 years old. Crawford was also found to have two felony warrants for Operating While Intoxicated and two Misdemeanor warrants for Driving While Intoxicated. Crawford was booked into Lake County Jail on charges of:
Operating While Intoxicated Refusal-Class A Misdemeanor
Habitual Traffic Violator – 10 years-Class D Felony
Operating While Intoxicated Endangering-Felony
Operating While Intoxicated-Prior-Class D Felony
Operating While Intoxicated-Passengers less than 18 years old-Class D Felony
Neglect of a Dependant three children under the age of 11 years-Class D Felony
Two Failure to Appear Warrants-Class D Felony
Two Failure To Appear Warrants-Class A Misdemeanor
Assisting at the scene was Indiana State Trooper Brian Rubesha.
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PILZILLA - Voodoo Brewing Company
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Ratings: 346 | Reviews: 197 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by Wortman1998:
New York
3.75/5 rDev -6%
03-03-2014 19:17:13 | More by Wortman1998
More User Reviews:
North Carolina
3.79/5 rDev -5%
Pours into a becker a dull medium golden with a large blooming white head that settles very slowly into a soapy-like mass leaving multiple broken rings of lace behind.Grainy with honey malt notes in the nose,a little grain alcohol is detected.Grainy and bready on the palate with some alcohol-like sweetness a leafy/herbal finsih dryes it out a little more.It seems bigger than what it is ut it's a nice lager beer and it goes well with some kassler and kraut.
09-29-2013 21:16:14 | More by oberon
4/5 rDev +0.3%
06-29-2014 16:31:31 | More by bsideone
4/5 rDev +0.3%
From BeerAdvocate Magazine Volume II, Issue IV:
Slightly hazy dim golden color, excellent head retention as the lacing drops a white veil on the glass. Soft but thick herbal and grassy hop with a clean graininess and a hint of sweetness to make up the nose. The crispness give the smoothness a lot of depth in the moderate-size body. Sweet floral hop flavor surrounds the sharpness of the bitterness. Faint breath of alcohol is clean and a little warming. More herbal flavor seeps in middle to end, lots of hop flavor going around. Sweet kernel of malt sweetness in the middle then a cracker-like graininess in the end. Nutty yeast is present. Hops stick around for a long time in the drying finish.
Long live American Craft Brewers! Raw, flavorful and a little complex, yet very drinkable. This is proof that more brewers need to bring a hoppy lager to the table.
08-01-2010 14:45:31 | More by BeerAdvocate
3.75/5 rDev -6%
05-24-2014 17:39:22 | More by TimoP
4.25/5 rDev +6.5%
11-21-2012 21:27:06 | More by reitzbrewing
4/5 rDev +0.3%
Thanks to Exiled for sharing this bottle.
The beer pours a hazy yellow color with a white head. The aroma is a great mix of pilsner malt with some peaches and grass from the hops mixed in. The flavor is also very nice. I get a lot of pine and grass notes from the hops, as well as some biscuit and pilsner malt. There is also a nice spice component that really adds to the flavor. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
09-29-2011 04:13:33 | More by Mora2000
New York
4.3/5 rDev +7.8%
thanks to PittRooney for this little gem!
12oz bottle at fridge temp poured into an SA perfect pint glass. no freshness date. listed as 7% alc., 50 IBU's, 9 varieties of hops.
pours out a very nice clear golden color, just a trace of haze. big fluffy, pure white head, great retention, left a thick layer. lots of sticky lace. looks like a great pils.
not as big of an aroma as i was hopeing for. your usual mineral, somewhat sulfer like lager yeast is most noticable, next would be some lemony citrus, leafy hop balanced by some grains.
the hops show up more in the taste. lots of lemony citrus, earthy, floral, somewhat spicy hop flavors with some mineral lager yeast, and some grains. mostly hop forward. finishs with a decent amount of lingering bitterness.
super clean, crisp, and refreshing mouthfeel. lots of sharp biterness left on the palate. light on the palate, i wouldve guessed more like 5%. drinks very easily, exspecially during the summer.
im not really a huge fan of pilsners or lagers in general, but i definatly have respect for this one. has a very nice hoppy bite too it. definatly try this if you can find it. just as good if not better than pilsner urquell IMHO.
04-02-2011 22:21:26 | More by dogfishandi
West Virginia
4.5/5 rDev +12.8%
Appears an unfiltered golden haze beautiful thick white head chunk even lacing with each sip. Aromatics contain lucious layers of grassy hop bursts mild pine with upfront citrus hops mild skunk but not in an off way. Pale biscuit soft malt tones bring mild sweetness to the party but the hops are shining, a touch of perfume mild honey flow. Flavor mild sweetness flows nicely with a touch honey, sturdy hop bitterness fresh cut grass with citrus peel accents such a well structured pils bigger than most I welcome the kellerbier style this beer brings adding both flavor and texture. Mouthfeel carbonation is adequate flows nicely hop crispness leaves a dryness on the palate, slightly sticky with hops oils. Drinkability by the bomber for sure something that I would love to imbibe on in number, and I plan to.
10-14-2007 03:03:08 | More by WVbeergeek
3.25/5 rDev -18.5%
01-05-2013 23:15:22 | More by tallfellapgh
3.75/5 rDev -6%
02-11-2014 00:46:39 | More by dsauter
3.6/5 rDev -9.8%
Thanks to ericdixon for tossing in this extra.
Pours a slightly cloudy, straw color with one finger of tight white head. The aroma is really nice. I get a very clean lager yeast and bread/biscuit malt flavor with a nice array of hops behind it. The hops stray towards the herbal, spicy spectrum and complement the clean malt aroma. The taste is okay. Both of the elements of the aroma are still present but I just didn't feel like they integrated very well. Still good, just not as integrated as I was hoping for. The mouthfeel was good, like a good lager it was very drinkable. Overall this was an interesting beer, glad I got to try it and I will give it another shot next year when they tweak the recipe again.
03-17-2012 22:00:14 | More by quirkzoo
4/5 rDev +0.3%
01-29-2012 00:53:05 | More by b2611
4.47/5 rDev +12%
I was expecting an "Imperial Pils" and am pleasantly surprised at what this really is.
Pours a cloudy lemon golden color with a small white head that quits quickly but leaves enough of a ring to lace the glass faintly.
Aromas are lager yeasts, bread, sweet malt and a bit of lemon.
Taste is so well blended it is hard to single things out....bready yeast is in there along with a bit of grain...the sweet pale malts are not cloying in the least and the citrus hops are bright and clean.
Very refreshing in the mouth with an aftertaste of just a bit of white pepper to go with the citrus peel hop.
12-02-2007 00:46:02 | More by IntriqKen
4.03/5 rDev +1%
Thanks to mikesgroove for this one! Made it easy to get this style off my list.
A: Pours a hazy orange/light amber color with a one finger slightly off white head full of very fine bubbles. Head settles down to a thin layer of bubbles along the top. Nice sticky lacing.
S: Very grassy with a nice hop aroma, slightly citrusy, but not over the top at all. There is also some lemon and a little but of peppery spice.
T: Starts off with a little bit of a bready malt taste. Overall it has a very pilsner like flavor profile with a nice hop addition. Very grassy and floral hops, some lemon and a little bit of orange. The pepper shows up again on the finish.
M: Slightly higher than medium bodied, definitely a little thicker than expected, but very crisp.
O: Really liked this one, has a nice mouthfeel and tasted very fresh. My first sampling of this style, and it came off kind of like a hoppy pilsner, sort of similar to DFH My Antonia, but certainly not as hoppy.
03-31-2011 23:36:28 | More by mdaschaf
4/5 rDev +0.3%
06-28-2013 01:05:41 | More by prdstmnky
2.5/5 rDev -37.3%
03-24-2013 01:43:49 | More by HeyJim
4/5 rDev +0.3%
02-26-2014 16:21:03 | More by Griffith
3.65/5 rDev -8.5%
22oz bottle poured into a DFH snifter
A - gushed upon opening. after the small cleanup, poured a HUGE 4-5 fingers of big bubbly pillowy foam. sitting there mocking me...the beer itself is a very light gold, tons of bubbles (surprise) and sediment falling to the bottom. probably shouldnt have used a foam contributing tulip for this. ah well.
S - super crisp hops up front, filled in by grainy malts and a slight peppery spiciness. some yeast and citrus (lemon, grapefruit) also peek in.
T - citrus hits first for a flash, then strong hops bite the entire tongue. stays crisp with some grainy (corn & grass). a weird kind of banana-like funk as it warms up a little bit. lots of stuff going on (good and bad) for a pils.
M - tons of carbonation, delivers nicely. also an odd amount of creaminess for the style.
D - really crisp and clean. would be better in 12oz for a summer session.
again, Voodoo offers another interesting take on a style. i appreciate the uniqueness and look forward to many good things coming out of this somewhat local brewery in the future.
11-22-2009 20:43:42 | More by Stigs
4.25/5 rDev +6.5%
10-31-2013 16:05:36 | More by geodonnokepyo
4/5 rDev +0.3%
02-11-2013 21:28:28 | More by BamfBacon
4/5 rDev +0.3%
04-19-2012 12:19:18 | More by whatname
3.98/5 rDev -0.3%
On tap at the South Philly Tap Room, Philadelphia, PA. 08/07/2009. From notes:
Hazy golden with orange highlights. Frothy bright white head settles rather quickly. Limited lacing. (Possible dirty glass).
The aroma is kind of non-descript as far as hop varieties go. With a name like PILZILLA I was expecting Saaz, but I don't really get that. It's kind of grassy and leafy with a hint of citrus(?), but it's not really even that bright. And to be honest, given the name I'd expect it to be much hoppier in the nose.
The flavor toddles down the same path, and it's not the crisp and clean maltiness that I was expecting of a Pils (or a big Pils), but more of a flabby and caramel-tinged base. That is then injected with hop flavors that are: grassy, leafy, herbal, and citrusy (lemon). It's solidly malty, solidly hoppy, and solidly bitter - balanced!!! - but somehow not spectacular. It almost seems like homebrew in that there's kind of a mish-mosh going on, and focus is lacking. - One point, be it malt or hops or yeasty fruitiness or bitterness, has to slightly stand out, and that's not happening. - So, I can say it's rounded, but to be honest, it's not really that rounded, it's just all lumped together.
It finishes OK, and there are some hops present to be sure.
Perhaps I was thrown by the name and expecting more, but what I find is a hoppy lager that clocks in at around 70 IBUs and 7% abv without much pedigree. It's OK, but refinement and focus are needed.
08-19-2009 03:17:34 | More by NeroFiddled
New York
3.5/5 rDev -12.3%
01-12-2014 03:37:40 | More by socon67
3.35/5 rDev -16%
On tap a Capone's, this one comes out with an ample white head lacing ok and a ton of carbonation. Color is on the yellow orange side. When you bring this to the nose you will smell hops and a lot. Many different hop smells from grapefruit to grassy pine. The taste is hoppy at first and then seems to calm down some, had a hard time tasting the grains. This is a hopped up Pils to say the least. Good mouth feel except for the slight over carbonation. I enjoyed this beer but would limit myself to one at a time. Later
07-06-2009 14:02:52 | More by TheChauffeur1
PILZILLA from Voodoo Brewing Company
89 out of 100 based on 346 ratings.


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Missing 12-year-old girls, (left to right) Wiktoria Popiel, from Wood Green, and Vitalija Sidlauskaite, from Tottenham
Two 12-year-old girls who went missing after a walk to a local bus stop have been found safe and well, Scotland Yard said.
Friends Wiktoria Popiel, from Wood Green, and Vitalija Sidlauskaite, from Tottenham, went missing after being seen together on Morley Avenue in Wood Green around 5pm yesterday.
Scotland Yard said both girls have been found safe and well and are with officers.
Police said the girls were found by officers in the Euston area of north London at around 1.45pm.
They have since been reunited with their families.
"We would like to thank the media, partner agencies and local businesses for their assistance," a spokesman added.


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Surf Report Gold Coastby John Charlton
22/08/2014 7:01 AM | Report
Overcast with showers and the SE swell is still only in the 1-2ft range on the more sheltered beaches and up to 3ft on the beaches that catch more of the S swell. The winds are fresh S early and are forecast to go SE later and high tide is at 6.15am with low just before noon. TOS, D'bah and the Tweed Coast S corners are bigger with small ones the points on the dropping tide this morning. Last Paradise is screening at Pacific Fair at 7pm on Fri 22nd.
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Forecast for Gold Coast Waters
Winds: Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres.
Swell: Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore. Weather: The chance of thunderstorms this morning, mainly offshore.
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