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The pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) delegation, consisting of Selahattin Demirtas and Gultan Kisanak, co-chairs of the party, Ahmet Turk , the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) chairman and member of the Turkish Parliament from Mardin, as well as Van MP Nazmi Gur, visited the U.S. on Monday, April 23.
The delegation's visiting program started with a meeting with Qubad Talabani, the Kurdistan Regional Government's representative in the U.S. The meeting with Talabani was about the recent political developments in the Middle East, Syrian crises and the situation of Syrian Kurds. They also discussed the Grand Kurdish National Conference to be organized in Erbil with the participation of Kurdish parties, institutions and organizations from all parts of Kurdistan. Although the date of national conference is not certain, the main purpose of this conference is to contribute actively to a democratic solution of the Kurdish issue.
The BDP delegation met with Namik Tan, Turkish Ambassador to the US. The meeting with Tan addressed American foreign policy and Turkish foreign affairs. They also visited the Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip Gordon.
The BDP delegation met with Turkish journalists and spoke about the armed struggle of the Kurdistan Workers Party and military operations of the Turkish State, events in Syria as well as a possible referendum for independence in Kurdistan Region. Journalists asked questions about the recent statement of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who said Turkish military operations would cease if PKK laid down its arms during his official visit in Qatar. Selahattin Demirtas answered: "Of course, we [the BDP] desire to end this violence. If the PKK shows a positive stance, we support it. But if PM Erdogan calls for a cease-fire, he should make clearer statements." He also mentioned Turkey's Syrian policy by saying that Turkey aims to prevent the autonomy of Kurds in post-Assad Syria. "Turkey insists upon the Syrian National Council in order to avoid promising a certain political status for Kurds," he added.
Asked about the current political crises in Iraq and KRG President Massoud Barzani's statements concerning the right of self-determination for Kurds, Demirtas answered: "The Iraqi people's demand for a new political status is their right, but this should be realized through peaceful ways. If this new situation would bring about the risk of bloody wars at a regional level and ethnical conflicts, it should be more careful. In this regard, if the last developments in Syria, Iraq and Iran are taken into consideration, there is such a risk."
The delegation also attended a press conference at Brookings Institute on Thursday. In this conference, Demirtas defined the Kurdish issue in Turkey as an economic and political matter. He argued that the Kurdish issue should be taken into consideration as a question of the right of self-government as well.
"From our perspective, Kurdish conflict in Turkey is not a problem between Turkish people and Kurdish people; it is a conflict between a state and Kurdish people who have been subject to assimilation and denial of their identity," he said. He underlined two principles for solving Kurdish issue, adding that "our first and foremost principle is that these matters should be taken into consideration without any elements of violence in this sense. This matter has to be communicated with dialogue, collective and constructive dialogue. And the second principle will be to look at the Kurdish conflict in the Middle East, in the respective countries, without bringing the state integrity, their territorial integrity, into the questions. So, in that sense, their territorial integrity will be out of discussion." In his speech, he also pointed out that the PKK is a reality of the Kurdish issue; because of this, the Turkish State has to accept the PKK as an actor to solve the problem.
Speaking after Demirtas, Ahmet Turk emphasized that violence is not a way of resolving the Kurdish issue, adding that this issue will be solved with negotiation and dialogue. Turk also indicated that Kurds want to solve this question in unity the Turkish State and framework of democratic rights. Gultan Kısanak also said that the BDP is against any kind of violence and they have supported peaceful methods to solve the Kurdish issue. She spoke about tensions between Syria and Turkey by saying that the "Turkish PM may call every day on the government of Syria asking them not to use violence, oppression, and all other measures to oppress people to try to maintain their status quo. He says that if you use measure of oppression and extreme measures to justify this, your authority on these people, you will lose your legitimacy. We applaud that, we agree with that. These are great words, but we call on PM Erdogan to employ the same measures in Turkey as well."
After the BDP delegation's visit, some Turkish opinion-makers stated that the BDP wants to move the Kurdish issue to an international platform. But Turkish President Abdullah Gul rejected these interpretations. He evaluated the delegation's trip in the U.S. as ordinary event, adding, "the BDP is not trying to carry the issue to an international platform, but the world public opinion watches Turkey very closely. This kind of visit shouldn't be evaluated as extraordinary activities."


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I think it'd be a great idea if members can contribute their experience with their PL gear ranging from squat and deadlift suits to bench shirts. We got MANY members on this board ranging from beginner to pro. I'll get the ball rollin' and maybe we can get a sticky if enough members post their reviews!
Here's a general template I took from another forum. Lets try to keep it one post per item being reviewed if possible.
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stats: 5-7" started @ 202lb fat slob, down to 188 lean minimal muscle and now 230lb mixture of both lol
best lifts: gym lifts 500/501/568 (meet) edit: should mention that I did face lower back injury hence why my bench is up to par with my SQ/DL lol
gear experience: 4 years. single and double plies: Titan F6, Katana, Super Katana, Metal King IPF bencher, Inzer Rage-X
item being reviewed: single ply Titan F6 (regular fit and comp fit)
pros: easy to learn, forgiving groove, accomadates my groove which is low pec, option of twisting the sleeves to mimic the katana torque sleeve design. very cheap to be had ($100 brand new). this was my very first shirt when i got into shirted benching. I wore a regular fit sized F6 and had my GF put on the shirt everytime I benched. I was able to touch my raw max at the time. After 3-4 months, I met with couple guys and ordered the same shirt but in a competition fit. After 1 meet cycle, I hit a 375lb bench which was a 75lb PR.
cons: after a meet cycle, the stitching does slowly wear on the single ply F6. It then becomes a good training shirt. if you're handling 500+ pounds, you have much better options than a single F6.
comparsion: i still use the F6 (in double ply) today as my multiply training shirt. i had it for 2+ years and it will be my opener shirt when I compete multiply. however, if you have the right folks to train with, the katana and super katana may be a better investment depending on your bench techique and experience.
recommended: absolutely. for the price you pay and shirt you get, its definitely worth the investment for new and intermediate lifters.
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gear experience: ^
item being reviewed: 2ply Titan F6
pros: everything mentioned above but 2ply support! The neckline is thicker (think single ply super katana)
cons: obviously the weight was going to be more difficult to touch as expected. I put 1 meet cycle in this shirt and its still holding up as far as pop and support goes. I been wearing this shirt on and off the past 2 years and it performs the same everytime I wear it. It does stretch out a bit but nothing crazy like a Inzer Phenom (from outside reviewers).
comparsion: 2 plys of F6 madness. Solid shirt if your interested in competing multiply. This was my 2nd shirt after hitting my 375 bench in the single ply F6. With my 2ply F6, I hit a 501 in a meet but was red lighted due to a slight dip downward motion. I now call it a gym lift and corrected the issue ever since. It was easy to break in compared to my katana's but unfortunately I was increasing in weight during my meet cycle with this shirt, hence the difficulty trouble touching weight when it came to meet day.
opinion/thoughts: If you like the single ply F6 but aren't getting the support you expected, try it in 2 plys. Otherwise, started looking into the more advanced shirts on the market.
recommended: yes, but not for new lifters. this would be a solid investment if you're coming from a single ply F6 or regular katana.
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item being reviewed: Titan Katana (single ply, first generation)
pros: Picked this up in my competition fit as per Titan sizing chart. I remember first time around I worked off 2.5-3 brds. The numbers I put up were on par with what I did with my double F6. During my meet cycle I took a career path change to law enforcement so I took time off from powerlifting and concentrated on cardio/sit-ups/push ups/pull ups/etc. So I never ended up using this in a meet and end up selling it.
cons: none. the person I sold it to used it plenty of times and he told me it never showed signs of wear and kept its support lift after lift.
comparsion: Its practically its little brother of the Super Katana.
opinion/thoughts: I am quite curious to this day whether I would have put up a PR in this shirt. but oh well.
recommended: A more intermediate level shirt. Not really recommended for first time shirted benchers but if your training in a PL gym, they can make it work. If you're coming from a F6, Inzer Rage or some other entry level shirt, a Katana would be a good jump.
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item being reviewed: 2ply Titan Katana w/grid stitch on chest/arms
pros: very supportive if you can get it to work right and have A LOT of patience. expect 5-6 months cycle to touch in this shirt.
cons:very technical and difficult to touch. didn't accomadate my groove. would well suit a belly bencher IMO.
comparsion: felt like a completely different shirt compared to the single ply. i believe it had to do more with the grid stitching. this shirt really forces you to tuck throughout the entire lift hence why I believe its suited for a belly bencher.
opinion/thoughts: I may have gotten this one too tight. I cut the back open to put less stress on the neck line and delts but that didn't help much as far as bringing weight down. I will never get any shirt fully stitched again. I can see myself getting the sleeves stitched but not a combination of both the chest panel and sleeves.
recommended: negative. way too advance for my level. if you go with a double ply grid stitch, go one size up. my chest at the time was 42-43" and I wore this in a 46. I am sure if I gotten this in 48, it would've worked out a bit better.
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item being reviewed: Inzer Rage-X fully custom: double ply, shortened sleeves, open back with velcro, reinforce collar, etc. It was a training partners shirt who was in the same weight class as me.
pros: tremendous support (reminds me of my 2ply super katana). however, touching weight was very difficult still. The way he got the sleeves built it was meant for a super hard tuck, which wasn't for me. I worked this shirt to a 3-brd and didn't hit a PR that day. I was able to hit my current best at the time though.
cons: its tough to give negative thoughts on a shirt that wasn't built for me so I'll keep it at that.
comparsion: Although this shirt was built for a different sized lifter, the Rage-X reminded me of my 2ply grid stitch katana. It really forces you to go low. It had more give for bar travel and I can see potential in the Rage-X if I were to order it to my specs.
opinion/thoughts: I'm currently working with a 2ply SK and things don't go as planned, the Rage-X is considered next on my list.
recommended: N/A
item being reviewed: Metal IPF King Presser http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...d=203&pid=2670
pros: very easy to touch. was able to touch 50lb above my raw max first time out. the groove was very forgiving (low pec).
cons: expected more support for a new stiffer material from Metal. I ended up returning it.
comparsion: too stretchy compared to all the other shirts I've worn. I was able to stretch out the chest plate by just wearing it doing push-ups and manually pulling the panel apart with my hands. It sure left a stress mark after that.
opinion/thoughts: I sized it right according to their chart. I see that it has been revised as of 2008 and I wore this shirt sometime early that year if I can recall.
recommended: yes and no. yes if you want a beginners shirt and prefer the stretchy like material Metal uses. No if you're looking for highest amount of support and pop off the chest.
Stats: 625 squat in briefs and belt @215.
Item: Boss briefs.
Pros: good support and stopping power, good carryover even when loose (mine are loose), I like the cut because I find it easy to push knees out on squats and sumo pulls but part of that may be due to them being loose, easy to take in at your local shoe repair guy.
Cons: stretch out after a while, dont really have huge pop but again that could be because they are not tight.
Comparison: much more stopping power than metal pros and bigger carryover compared to tight pros.
Side note: I find they give no carryover or very little unless you go pretty wide (they are the wide stance ones).
Recommend: Yes awesome briefs but not if you plan on losing any weight at all.
Squat briefs only 625 @ 210
Bench geared 525 @ 210
Deadlift geared 650 @ 220
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item being reviewed: 2ply Super Katana (open back w/velcro)
pros: probably the best shirt I've worn as far as support goes. the shirt suits my groove with patience so I gotta have control when descending. I am slowly breaking it in utilizing boards (4 - 3 - 2) and it seems to be working out very well so far. It's amazing how the shirt helps you lock out the weight by just digging your upperback/shoulder blades into the bench at the very last inch of the press. get it tight on the sleeves and you got yourself a solid shirt.
cons: very advanced shirt. Luckily I am one with patience so i will continue to work with it. I wish I had gone half size up but Titan only makes their shirts in even numbers. I am 45" as of today and the shirt is a 48 which puts it slightly tighter than competition fit. I have plans to drop weight hence the decision of the shirt size.
comparsion: just like the grid stitch double ply katana minus the akward groove, shirt lock up and not being able to descend. this feels like my double F6 on roids.
opinion/thoughts: I am expecting to hit a detour because anything below 2-brd for me is the hardest part of the bench. We will see how it plays out.
recommended: If you have benched in a super katana before and like it in a single ply, try the 2ply. I have a single ply 46 SK and it fits semi-loose on me hence why I went with 48 double. I am not sure if Titan changed the material again on the SK?
alright, its time for the deadlift suits...
gear experience: Titan deadlifter, Metal King Sumo Pro Deadlifter, Inzer MAX DL, Titan briefs, Metal pro briefs,
item being reviewed: Titan sumo deadlifter (it was that $100 suit back in 2007, its like $60 now). single ply
pros: very easy to use. first time out I hit a PR wearing it straps down. Couldn't remember exact numbers but I do remember pulling my raw max like it was a warmup. Me being 5-7", the straps were too loose so I got it tailored to my height. After that I wore it at a USPF meet and broke the state and national deadlift only record @ 198 junior with a 568lb pull. It's still my best pull to this day.
cons: NONE. great entry level DL suit for the new lifter. If your pulling more towards a elite/pro level, there are much better suits out there that offer more support and poundage.
comparsion: This is the first DL suit that I have been consistent with so its tough to compare it to others.
opinion/thoughts: It was a great suit and perfect as my first ever DL suit. I was consistent with it throughout my training cycle and hit a PR in my first meet. Can't complain about that!
recommended: . If you're just getting into deadlifting gear and want a cheap suit, you can't go wrong with the Titan Deadlifter at $60. You have the option of getting it in conventional or sumo cut.
item being reviewed: Metal King Pro Sumo Deadlifter (back of suit is 2ply) comes stock with velcro
pros: best DL suit I've owned. you gotta get it tight on the hips to get the best support out of it. First time i wore it with straps down and pulled a easy 545 like it was a warmp/opener. I got greedy and attempted a 575 but dropped it due to weak grip. If it wasn't for my grip weakness, I had confidence in a 585 pull that day.
cons: NONE. best DL ever!
comparsion: compared to the titan deadlifter and inzer max DL, its much stiffer. If you're familar with automotive springs, think of Metal as the super high performance springs thats much stiffer meant to carve those corners. So its not gonna be comfortable, but bearable. If you seat it right when grabbing the bar, its gonna fly right off the floor and its up to your lockout whether you will get the pull or not.
opinion/thoughts: Unfortunately I was increasing in size so I had to sell my 46 which suited a 198 lifter. I then picked up the same suit but in size 50 (I am 230lb).
recommended: absolutely. if you're looking for more of a springly and comfortable suit, the Inzer MAX DL may be a better choice. if you're willing to wear tight suit on the hips and want to face the fact that you will have trouble reaching the bar before the pull, then get this suit. Its somewhat advanced if sized properly. Otherwise, it can still be a good DL suit if you went one size up.
item being reviewed: Inzer MAX DL (size 35 which was one size up from recommended off Inzers chart)
pros: very comfortable to wear IMO. easy to get to the bar pulling sumo and conventional. Suprisingly the straps fit me well and wasn't too loose or tight. The hips and thighs were semi-tight. The suit was intended for my GF but I wore it as a training suit since I couldn't fit my Metal Pro Sumo Deadlifter. Wore it straps down and hit my raw max like a warmup.
cons: quite expensive for a stock single ply suit ($135+) and no adjustable straps. If you can catch Elite FTS on their sales, they usually have the metal suit 20% off which puts it in the $140-$150 range.
comparsion: great training suit in the off season. the greatest feature I like about this suit is you can pull both conventional and sumo in it. the carry over is the same both stances. I rarely pull conventional and I pulled my max with ease.
opinion/thoughts: enough said
recommended: . YES. If you're looking for a DL suit and wanting to compete single ply, the Inzer MAX DL should be on your list of choices. I later learned that pulling conventional carrys over to sumo. Which is why I am still holding on to this suit for some conventional pulling.
item being reviewed: Titan SUPER Centurion squat suit (single ply/wide stance)
opinion/thoughts: First squat suit. At the time my best raw squat was 455lb with knee wraps and belt. I ordered one size up according to Titan's chart. So that makes it a "meet" fit which is between comp and regular passive support. I was able to easily get it up to my hips using suit slippers. I decided to work on a medium height box to slowly break it in. At this time my squat technique wasn't the greastest either so I was a bit cautious.
pros: hit my raw max off a box with ease. not too painful to wear and hit a decent PR of 500lb eventually going full range. However, it was a gym lift and I was still 1" above paralell.
cons: none really. its a solid thick suit that offers tremendous support for single ply gear. After wearing it few times, one of the seams started to go on the thigh. It can easily be stitched but just something to know.
comparsion: N/A
recommended: Yes. For someone who didn't know how to squat properly and didn't have much guidance with squat gear, I thought it was forgiving first time out. I suggest one size up for new geared squatters.
item being reviewed: Metal King Pro Sumo Deadlifter (2ply back/single ply front w/velcro which is stock fit)
pros: Very supportive pop off the bottom. adjustable velcro straps.
cons: suit material can be very stiff for some lifters. If you wore a Inzer MAX DL before and notice its very stretchy like, its complete opposite of that. But that doesn't mean its not better! It sits very very tight on the thighs for us lowerbody dominant folk. Practicing technique and breathing in this suit is a MUST. Other than that, solid suit.
comparsion: this is like the super katana of all shirts. one of the stiffest material on the market and most supportive if dialed in right. I am breaking this in utilizing blocks and eventually working off the floor gradually. so far hit a 4" block pull PR of 615lb. I was doing 550's in my single ply titan prior to injury.
opinion/thoughts: what makes this suit is the adjustable velcro straps, which is the primary reason I ordered this suit. without that it would be just like any other DL suit on the market. i liked it so much that I ordered one for my GF (conventional stance). I will post a review on that.
recommended: absolutely. but not for new pullers who are new to DL suits. to get the most out of it, you must wear it tight and strap it down hard...which isn't the greatest method for a new puller. if this is going to be your first DL suit, get it one size up or give yourself the benefit of doubt and select the size higher if your inbetween sizes according to the Metal size chart.
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This time, the Petzl RocTrip is one of the events at the Natural Games, which bring together many outdoor disciplines (freestyle kayaking, paragliding, downhill mountain biking and dirt jumping). This would be the last edition at the Boffi site, where new ultimate routes, as exciting as in previous years, were set up for the occasion. The women are particularly spoiled with a route on a huge arête, "Tête de Gondole" 8c, which would go down in style to Martina Cufar, Daila Ojeda and Florence Pinet. The men's route resists the onslaught with its sketchy throw at the top until the guest of honor, Adam Ondra, shows up. He gets the redpoint on his second try! The Natural Games concept allows athletes from different disciplines to meet and share their practices, but also gives the opportunity to some versatile athletes to participate in several challenges, like Daniel Dulac, who also takes part in some kayaking competitions.
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FIT Unveils the Future of Fashion-------
Japan, horseback riding, and fear of the dentist were among the inspirations at FIT's annual Future of Fashion show last night, where students of the graduating class of 2013 showed off their creations. Supported by a gift from Calvin Klein (an FIT alum, of course), the show was divided into several categories, including special occasion, sportswear, intimate apparel, knitwear, and children's wear—which, thanks to a rambunctious mini model who moseyed down the runway with his tongue stuck out, was a particular crowd pleaser. "I was really blown away," said Lisa Perry, who mentored designers in the sportswear category. She bestowed the Lisa Perry sportswear award upon Jae Lee (above, left). The winning designer sent out an oversize charcoal wool skirt suit garnished with electric orange PVC, and topped it off with a clever plastic visor. "He was incredibly creative," Perry said of the graduate, who was inspired by yearbook images, which he etched into plastic. "And the quality was amazing. I was so proud!"
Other standouts included Jong Suk Park (above, right), whose chunky hooded knit look won second place in Cotton Inc.'s Best Use of Cotton contest, as well as Carly Rosenbrook's structured white denim and PVC look, which took the Gary Graham sportswear prize, and Miguel Pena's waxed cotton and leather separates, which received the Rag & Bone sportswear award. Visit FIT's website to learn more about the many talents in the graduating class of 2013.


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ARCADIA, Calif. (April 17, 2009)—A meet-high "Free Friday" crowd of 9,040 on-track fans contributed to a Pick Six carryover of $93,291, and the likelihood of a total pool of over $500,000 on Saturday. This is the 28th Pick Six carryover at Santa Anita's 84-day winter/spring meeting which concludes on Sunday.
Fans also failed to select the winner of the $1 Super High Five in the last race, creating a Super High Five carryover of $104,744.
Friday's Pick Six got off to a rollicking start in race three, as Jesus Rios guided longshot Scat Thief down Santa Anita's hillside turf course to return $48.00 to win. Owned by Fainbarg and former tennis superstar Jack Kramer and his wife Gloria, Scat Thief, a 5-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding by Cat Thief, is trained by Herb Bacorn.
The fourth race, 1 1/8 miles on Pro-Ride, was taken by French-bred Camisado, under Martin Garcia. The 6-year-old gelding by Verglas paid $16.40 to win and is trained by Ed Moger, who is also the part owner along with Bill Dory.
Race five, at 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf, went to Noblety, who was ridden by Joel Rosario and paid $10.20 to win. Owned by Boylan, Mawwji and Zitko, the 4-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding by Contemplate is trained by Peter Miller.
Friday's sixth, at seven furlongs on Pro-Ride, was won by Bob Benoit, under Aaron Gryder. Named for the late, highly respected turf publicist and executive, Bob Benoit paid $36.80. The 4-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding by More Than Ready is owned by Bongo Racing Stable and is trained by David Hofmans.
Friday's seventh, at 1 1/8 miles on turf, went to post time favorite Globetrotter, who paid $6.40 to win. Joel Rosario picked up his second win of the day aboard the 4-year-old Florida-bred colt by Street Cry, who is owned by Earle I. Mack and is trained by John Sadler.
Leading rider Rafael Bejarano got his second win of the day in the eighth race, as he guided the Eddie Truman-trained Forever My Love to victory, returning $11.40 to win. Owned by Howard and Janet Siegel, the 3-year-old Florida-bred filly is by the Unbridled stallion Spanish Steps.
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4.38/5 rDev +22%
I had this beer beside a bonfire on the Oregon Coast, so I a little trouble seeing the color. Nice floral aroma, cloudy gold color by firelight. Good use of hops instead of lemon. It had a flavorful hop finish with just a bit of astringence. I found it to be more malty than the usual citrusy character of other summer beers which I am not a big fan of. Definately my favorite Summer ale.
12-31-2003 22:56:35 | More by genaro
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2.78/5 rDev -22.6%
Appearance Light orange in the body with a decent head that went down rather quickly.
Smell Very light fruity hop aroma with a touch of uncharacteristic grain.
Taste The traditional fruity taste is there but its very cheap. The hops are almost overpowered by this sweetness.
Mouthfeel Lightly carbonated and very light in the body. This was somewhat smooth and refreshing.
Drinkability Clearly Alaska Brewing was no match for this difficult style.
10-29-2003 04:33:23 | More by RoyalT
South Dakota
4/5 rDev +11.4%
05-21-2014 01:45:43 | More by SD-Alefan
4.08/5 rDev +13.6%
12oz stubby bottle w/ twist-off cap.
Pours a pale/straw color with a touch of haze and a thin, bubbly, white lacing. Aroma is clean, fresh, lightly malty.
Firm body, slightly chewy, but still on the light side. Crisp carbonation pulls through with some prickliness and a creamy feel. Sweet-ish, malty, toasty, and bready in the finish. Splash of fruitiness. Mild hops offer a leafy herbal flavor, grass, and faint notes lemon rind. Things dry-up in the end with some residual crackery malts and weak tea.
Nothing overly exciting, and I wish the beer was brighter, but overall a tasty take on a Kölsch and a very worthy session brew.
07-06-2009 02:26:17 | More by Todd
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05-05-2013 03:05:22 | More by SmellsofMahagony
3.23/5 rDev -10%
12oz brown bottle with some sort of freshness code I can't make out.
Crackling off white head leaves a scattered bubbly lacing on the glass, golden straw color shows off its clarity. Dusty grain, lemony hop and a mild fruitiness from the yeast in the aroma. Snappy crispness settles into a nice smoothness for the light to medium body to roll in. Light maltiness, faint orange lemon citric combo from the hops and perhaps yeast. Grainy and mostly dry with a dusty husk tone in the finish.
Its tough when a brewer slaps "Kolsch" on a label, the style is so narrow and there is only a small handful of true Kolschs that are sent to the US from Germany. A little to ale-like rather than Kolsch, this is not to say that this beer is not a decent quaff. Its sums up to be a simple Golden Ale at best.
05-04-2009 01:23:58 | More by Jason
4.1/5 rDev +14.2%
Appearance: gold in color, 1/2 inch head, moderate carbonation, clear
Smell: wheat and small citrus
Taste: wheat, bread, honey, and a bit of lemon
Mouthfeel: smooth, high carbonation, slightly sweet, light bodied
Drinkability: An excellent summer beer and a fine representation of the style. I could have a six of these. A very clean beer. Nothing fancy, just good beer.
08-20-2010 20:38:11 | More by tigg924
3.58/5 rDev -0.3%
The beer pours a clear golden color with a white head. The aroma is full of wheat with some grain and a hint of grape vine. The flavor is similar, with some nice wine-like notes mixed in with some yeast, wheat and white pepper. Thin mouthfeel and medium carbonation. A nice kolsch, glad Alaskan is now available in Texas.
06-14-2012 05:16:20 | More by Mora2000
3.18/5 rDev -11.4%
Serving glass: Poured from bottle into unique Summit glass, which is the closest I have to a Stange. Bottled on 72nd day of 2011 (March 13).
Appearance: Clear gold with initial white head but quickly subsides.
Smell: Dry citrus, cherry and apple. Very light hay aroma as well. Simply too light overall.
Taste: Very light taste as well. Grainy malts with apple and hay. Not much hops; just a light hop spiciness.
Feel: Moderate carbonation, medium body, semi-dry finish.
Overall: Overly simplified (and de-hopped) version of a Kolsch. Refreshing and easy to drink, but not enough there to truly desire buying it again.
05-16-2011 02:19:53 | More by bsp77
3.13/5 rDev -12.8%
Light golden-amber color. Wheat and spice aroma. Taste was also wheaty, but with noticeable fruity hops. A little Saaz, but not much. Very light and refreshing; great as a summer seasonal. Its like a Vienna along the lines of Karl Strauss Amber Lager, but not as heavy.
12-04-2008 19:08:23 | More by magictrokini
West Virginia
3/5 rDev -16.4%
poured into a tall pilsner glass from a 12oz. stubby brown bottle with a twist off cap. Says limited edition on label.
Slightly hazy golden color hint of amber. Thin white soapy head dissapated quickly into a very slight coating. Streams of tiny bubbles with some stringing from the sides of the glass. Carbination was steady throughout the beer.
Nectar-like fruity aromas,pears/nectarines/white grapes some doughy/yeasty aromas with some carmell/toffee notes in the background. Moderate to faint no hop presense was detected.
Light sweet maltiness,an assortment of dried fruit tastes,bready,light on hops a very light citrus. Smooth bitterness with some tang. Light with slight cloying, not a crisp hoppyness like a lot of Kolsh beer i've tasted.Easy to drink,not as refeshing as i would like. Just didn't feel like a Kolsh to me. Sort of a letdown. Not bad,not a beer i would seek out again. Ordered this beer from Liquid Soluctions.
08-09-2007 02:35:44 | More by jcdiflorio
3.5/5 rDev -2.5%
03-19-2014 14:59:18 | More by rhinonau
3.8/5 rDev +5.8%
Poured from 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams pint glass.
Appearance: Straw golden yellow with a moderate amount of bubbles. About one finger of white head fades into a patchy layer with a little bit of lacing.
Smell: Sweet aroma of pale malts, citrus, grapes, lemon, and grains with a hint of grassy hops. Everything smells fairly light.
Taste: Tastes like it smells with a sweet mix of pale malts and grains with lemon, grapes, and other citrus. Has a light hint of honey and hop bitterness in the finish. Everything is fairly subdued.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with a moderate carbonation. Very crisp.
Overall: A good version of a Kolsch. Nothing outstanding, but a pretty good summer brew.
06-03-2011 05:51:35 | More by MattyG85
3.48/5 rDev -3.1%
08-17-2014 17:33:42 | More by bisq
4.18/5 rDev +16.4%
A fine, malty golden ale from Alaska. Pours gold, somewhat flat. Ho hum aroma of light malts and a sort of animal funk. Odor improves as the beer is drunk, and warms up. Flavor is bursting with maltiness, authentically German in that regard. The malts are not too sweet, nor too grainy. They are just right. Forgive my inability to elaborate further, but they are simply pleasing me immensely. Water quality seems very crisp and refreshing, more like NW glacier water than authentic kolsch water, but it works. Yeast is pretty mild, provides a slight fuzziness that I suppose is unavoidable. Hops are totally out of the spotlight, doing exactly what is required of them and nothing more: little to no bitterness, a light tap dance across the tongue, and providing a definitive finish to the flavor profile. Excellent and addictive aftertaste. I am really enjoying this beer, and am having some difficulty stopping drinking it.
06-28-2004 03:32:48 | More by Thrasher
3.1/5 rDev -13.6%
One of Alaska's more mundane offerings, which I guess is to style. Clear, faint yellow appearance. Dusty aroma.
Taste, lots of carbonation, minimal hop presence. Interesting aftertaste, slightly metallic and earthy at the same time. Very easy to drink. A good hot weather girlfriend beer.
03-03-2011 00:25:29 | More by Beerandraiderfan
4/5 rDev +11.4%
08-19-2014 02:36:25 | More by Jester1011
West Virginia
3.53/5 rDev -1.7%
Pale golden hazy pour, with bright white head forming fine speckled lacing. Aroma clean mild fruitiness with a biscuit pale malt breadiness, a touch of herbal hops and mineral water. Flavor has a balanced blend of light herbal hops pale biscuit flavored hops, mild fruitiness from the ale yeast. Again the mineral water mild metallic tone in the finish works and really cleanses the palate between sips. Mouthfeel is light bodied, sturdy carbonation. Perfect for summer time refreshment this one held up quite nicely this late into the fall. Drinkability solid drinking well this Indian Summer, a nice version of a Kolsch definitely blends nicely with the rest of Alaskan brewing's lineup.
10-11-2010 15:34:45 | More by WVbeergeek
4/5 rDev +11.4%
05-16-2012 23:24:35 | More by valkyre65
3.5/5 rDev -2.5%
05-23-2013 02:38:28 | More by Isotope
3.5/5 rDev -2.5%
08-15-2012 13:29:27 | More by sgttibbs
2.75/5 rDev -23.4%
04-12-2012 03:56:32 | More by WaydeRafnel
4.06/5 rDev +13.1%
Poured a clear golden yellow with a one finger white head. Scents of German ale yeast, crystal malt and German hops. Flavor is crisp and clear with sweet malt and some bread and slight citrus pith flavors and an excellent moderate level of hop bitterness. Good and flavorful without being overwhelming. Mouthfeel is light bodied with moderate carbonation. Very easy to drink. This is a good Kolsch, well worth trying. It's an easy drinking, light bodied, yet flavorful beer, great for the summer.
06-28-2013 05:43:19 | More by Auraan
3.98/5 rDev +10.9%
A lackluster head on top of a very pretty beer. The spit foam island really allows you to peer into the golden yellow brew and enjoy the clarity.
The nose hints at spring and summer flavors with lightly toasted grains and a lemon rind zing. There is also touches of white fruits reminiscent of grapes and peaches. Solid.
Taste is anything but boring. The grain flavors are rich with a kind sweetness. The lemony peppered nose yields a much more subdued flavor but still present.
Mouthfeel is crisp and clean from start to finish which I find delightful. Medium carbonation and a slightly light body round this out to a damn fine beverage. Alaskan Brewing Co. produces some mighty fine suds. This is a great session beer and one I would drink over and over again.
06-30-2012 23:09:51 | More by jbphoto88
Alaskan Summer Ale from Alaskan Brewing Co.
81 out of 100 based on 627 ratings.


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- Address:
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30346Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $30 and under
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.h2sr.com/
- Phone: 7706710100x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch is served Monday-Friday from 11:00am - 3:00pm, and Saturday & Sundays from 12:00pm - 3:00 pm.
Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 3:00pm - 10:00pm, and Friday & Saturday from 3:00pm - 11:00pm.
Our bar is open at least one hour after dinner service or based on business
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Steak, Seafood
- Executive Chef: Doug Vaughan
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Catering is available through our restaurant with advanced notice or you can chose from our 8 other restaurant concepts in the Atlanta area. Please visit our website at www.h2sr.com
- Entertainment: Live piano entertainment nightly.
- Special Events: We offer complimentary appetizers in the bar and lounge area Monday through Friday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ALL DAY EVERY DAY $7 House Martinis.
A word from Goldfish
Goldfish restaurant is located by Perimeter Mall on Ashford Dunwoody Road. Opened in the summer of 2000. The menu is a combination of pristine seafood, sushi and steaks.Continued
Housing a 600 gallon salt water aquarium with beautiful sea creatures we feature the freshest fish from around the world. Live entertainment nightly makes goldfish one of Atlanta's favorite places to meet for a fabulous cocktail and enjoy a first class dining experience! Our specialties include fresh Chilean Sea Bass prepared Hong Kong Style or one of our Chef's Specials that change daily.
Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome. Whether you are in the mood for seafood, sushi or steak- Goldfish will exceed your dining desires from start to finish.
Housing a 600 gallon salt water aquarium with beautiful sea creatures we feature the freshest fish from around the world. Live entertainment nightly makes goldfish one of Atlanta's favorite places to meet for a fabulous cocktail and enjoy a first class dining experience! Our specialties include fresh Chilean Sea Bass prepared Hong Kong Style or one of our Chef's Specials that change daily.
Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome. Whether you are in the mood for seafood, sushi or steak- Goldfish will exceed your dining desires from start to finish.
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Goldfish reviews from OpenTable diners
145 reviews since May 3, 2014
- Food4.3Service4
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (66)great for lunch (59)fit for foodies (58)good for groups (44)great for outdoor dining (42)neighborhood gem (41)romantic (40)hot spot (22)vibrant bar scene (18)great for brunch (17)late-night find (12)notable wine list (11)kid-friendly (10)scenic view (5)Show More
- Good For SeafoodFleurtyGirlDined on 8/28/2014We went for a work lunch. The shrimp and grits were good. Good selection of fish and seafood.Special Features:
- U must have the almond cakeBlkpearle3Dined on 8/27/2014We love everything about Goldfish. The menu selection, the chef, the plate presentstion, service delivery is always attentive but mist importantly my bff and I meet here every 3 weeks for the almond cake that melts on your tongue and leaves your mouth bursting with flavor wanting more.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GolfishOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/25/2014i made reservation for two for lunch at Goldfish on Monday. We had a great experience! Our server was wonderful. Both of us got sushi rolls. I got the Danceing Eel and friend had the samlon with butter sacue. Everything was delicious.The restaurant is beautiful.Special Features:
- Great food and serviceUssatlVIPDined on 8/25/2014Enjoyed my meal. the swordfish with mashed potatoes was great.Special Features:
- Not for AnniversaryEricDined on 8/23/2014Not good for anniversary or romantic dinner. I had to ask for a booth after being seated a foot from another table, we could literally hear them chewing their food, and I told them well in advance that it was our anniversary. The food was great, but the waiter was awful . I would definitely go back with a group or for lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 8/22/2014Pleasant staff, but service was very slow and not very attentive. Food was fine.
- Great lunch with Mom!BargirlVIPDined on 8/12/2014I hadn't been here in awhile so decided to venture out to the burbs to treat my mom for lunch. Everything was wonderful and my mom ate every bite which is unusual for her so kudos to y'all. I love the fact you're able to mix the appetizers and the swordfish au poivre was cooked to perfection. Thank you for a great dining experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a Winner / Neighborhood GemSandySpringsResidentDined on 8/9/2014I had another wonderful dining experience at Goldfish. This is a neighborhood gem, located at the Perimeter Mall. Wonderful and attentive wait staff and the food is always delicious. My date and I had a late reservation and we were seated right away. Wonderful atmosphere. Cozy and vibrant. Will definitely be coming back again. :-)Special Features:
- Waiter was not attentiveLoveToEatDined on 8/4/2014Our waiter was nowhere to be found. We had to ask other staff members to have him come to the table twice. Food was tasty and the temperature was hot. However, I was not impress by the overall restaurant. Probably will not return.Special Features:
- Nice AtmosphereILovefoodDined on 8/3/2014I dined with a friend and the outside atmosphere was awesome. The crab and cucumber starter salad was phenomenal and the I ordered the swordfish as my entree. It was sooo tasty. I definitely will be going back for the cucumber salad and the sushi.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food; slow serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/2/2014We went for a birthday dinner. We were sat pretty quickly, per our reservation. The server was good at first, then fell off the face of the earth. The restaurant wasn't busy, so we're not sure what the hold up was. It took about 45 mins to get our apps, then another 45 to get dinner. And, dinner didn't all come out at the same time. It took a while to get our drinks (soft drinks and alcohol), as well. Usually, I have no problem with the service there. But this time, I was not pleased. Especially since it was my birthday.Special Features:
- SurprisedCookieDined on 8/2/2014Normally our experience at Goldfish is excellent. Unfortunately that was not the case this time. We had a really tiny table that was uneven. The service was really slow and the Salmon was not as good as it normally tastes. This may just have been an "off" night. We will still come back because our prior experiences have been so good.
- All is WellBrunoDined on 7/31/2014I have not been to Goldfish for at least 3 years but back then, was always satisfied with everything. In that regard, nothing has changed - excellent service, top quality food, good ambiance. I was there for a business lunch and had the tempura halibut and garlic green beans - both were excellent. Everyone else had the crab cakes and loved them. One thing, the seat cushions in the rounded booths are lacking in support in some places, so some of my colleagues sat lower than they would have liked.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing!ShelleDined on 7/26/2014I've been here plenty of times but brought some friends who had never been, and they loved it! All the food was delicious, drinks were good, service was excellent, and we all love the warm towels at the end of our meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Food, Service LousyShelley2005Dined on 7/26/2014I took my daughter to Goldfish to celebrate her birthday; the food was great but the service definitely needs improvement. Our waiter was not at all attentive and we seen him when he took our order and brought us our check. We were served our water and drinks, but he did not offer us the complimentary bread that I thought was served at every table nor did he acknowledge my daughters birthday which I told the hostess I wanted to have a dessert come out but we were not asked if we wanted dessert. It is the little things that matter when it comes to providing good customer service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never a bad mealATLPrincesDined on 7/26/2014Goldfish never disappoints! I had the soft shell crab tempura and a specialty roll - yummy! Others in my party had the evening special of shrimp and scallops, and one ordered haddock. Typically I am too full to order dessert. Everyone was very pleased with their meals. The mixed drinks were very good (they don't skimp on the alcohol like some places). Overall a great meal all around!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good not greatBDMAtlantaLandAreaVIPDined on 7/24/2014I came here with 2 clients and 1 co- worker and the food and service were good but not great. The issue with this place is the loudness and acoustics make it very difficult to discuss business or anything else in terms of lunch with clients. With all of the competition that there is in Atlanta these guys need to do this.Special Features:
- One of my favsFoodieForeverDined on 7/20/2014Goldfish has been one of my favorite restaurants since it's opened. They never disappoint.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great find.MarkfromSCDined on 7/19/2014Great seafood, great options! Loved the sushi! Very reasonably priced. Great support staff of Managers, food runners and hosts. Come eat here!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistently reliable and yummyauditigerVIPDined on 7/19/2014I've eaten here a dozen times, always good, always enjoyable. The sushi is far better than many others in the neighborhood and the staff is very friendly.Special Features:
- Great Sushikco45VIPDined on 7/17/2014Git to eat the sushi. It's some of the best. Entrée was good. Service is Excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing sushi!MacrofoodieDined on 7/11/2014The sushi selection is great! The rolls are creative, fresh, and well made! Awesome atmosphere, I love goldfish!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Return visit after 10 yearsLarryVIPDined on 7/11/2014What a great surprise. It was 10 years ago since our last visit and it won't be another 10 years before we return to this neighborhood gem. Food and service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- First time visit.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/3/2014It was our first time trying this resturant. Food and service was very good. It was little noisy at times but overall great place to go.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Confused but goodPdiddyDined on 6/28/2014We had some confusion about who our server was. It took about 15 minutes to finally get service. Once we got it, everything was great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DelightfulmizhoneyDined on 6/27/2014I enjoy meeting friends for lunch here. Super friendly staff and knowledgeable, friendly server. It will continue being my meeting place for lunch! It is a tad noisy but we were in a booth and somewhat isolated from the noise. The noise is not distracting to me...just folks having a good tome!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasty but NOISYlratcDined on 6/25/2014The food was very good, well prepared, hot on arrival, good presentation and very tasty. Booths are nice, but if you are not in a booth the tables against the wall are too close together; you might as well be dining with your neighbors on both sides. The noise level was so loud in the entire restaurant and bar that it was next to impossible to have a normal conversation with the person sitting across from you.Special Features:
- Great experienceOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 6/22/2014This was my 3rd time at this restaurant. Love the appetizers and sushi. Would definitely recommend the calamari and any sushi. Tried the barbecue salmon and was only ok. Tasted like barbecue put on as a after thought. Would not order again.Special Features:
- Wish I Liked ItWilly14Dined on 6/21/2014This was our first visit to Goldfish, which unfortunately left a bad enough taste with me that I don't care to go back. We never got our appetizers, first thing ordered even before drinks. Informed our waiter when our entrees arrived and he seemed bothered by the fact that we still cared to have the order brought out to the table. Then never got our side salads with our meal. Never got a refill in the hour we were there however the room was full of plenty of waiters standing around at the back counter. The waiter tool the charge for the appetizer off our ticket but his attitude about it was horrible and we didn't ask for him to void the charge in the first place. Overall, not for us at all just because of the service.
- The food was not that good.HopefulVIPDined on 6/21/2014I ordered the tempura lobster tail and there was a lot of batter and it was a little greasy. I got the special of the day which was a fish dish and I substituted it for blackened salmon. The salmon was over cooked and the blackened part was very hard and crispy. The side dish was mashed portatoes with lobster but there were little bits of lobster and not much of it. Perhaps this was an off day for the cook, however, I was not impressed and I will not be back.
- Good spotReviewFromAtlantaDined on 6/15/2014I've gone several times and I keep forgetting that I've been there. It's not that I have alzheimer's, it's just that it's not that memorable. Food is good, drinks are good, ambience is pretty, pianist is cool at night, but I can't remember what I ate and I've been there 4 different times.
- Father's DayYogiDined on 6/15/2014This was my 2nd time eating here. The 1st time was for lunch & the food was great. This time my food was great, my husband's, the most important one that day, was good. I wanted it to be great. My youngest son (11) had a cheese quesadilla from the kid's menu. It was a very small portion & did not come with a side. My order came out wrong and my entre portion was much smaller this time than the 1st time and this was dinner. We had to ask for bread, only to find out they had run out of hush puppies. My oldest son ordered the shrimp and grits with no tomatoes, but it came out with tomatoes. The excuse was a shift change.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Here for Father's DayLiveToEatDined on 6/15/2014Picked this restaurant mainly for the cold bar selection and sushi. We also ordered a couple pieces of the fresh fish (prepared pretty much anyway you want). Sushi chef was spot on with the freshness and presentation. There were no faults in food or service. Will try the other here-to-serve locations.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great spot for dinnerontheroadagainVIPDined on 6/13/2014Great food, great vibe...one of our favorites to eat at...can be loud, but that is the vibe we like...nice wine list tooSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No childrenFoodorTableDined on 6/13/2014Goldfish is a favorite slightly upscale restaurant but not really suitable for small children. The noise level was quite loud because a baby shower was being held at a table next to ours and children running about.Special Features:
- Great SushiliquidsilkDined on 6/7/2014We truly enjoyed our visit. We were easily able to mix and match traditional appetizers and main course selections with all varieties of sushi. Everyone had something different and no one had a complaint about the food. I would go again.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/7/2014The food was great but the service was disappointing . I had to ask 3 different waiters for bread before they brought bread to the table. When my order came to the table I had to send back because not everything was one plate . I order grouper that came with rozotto and all they brought me was a piece of Fish. It took a while for them to rectifySpecial Features:
- Decent mealgubikDined on 5/31/2014I don't know that I ordered anything to be blown away by, but after rave reviews from friends, I thought my meal was just okay. Let me say that I would return to take a try at finding something more impressive. I was a little underwhelmed at the portions versus the price, even for seafood. The service was good and for a Saturday evening, it was relatively slow business. The restaurant is very spacious so there isn't too much noise or conversation overlaps between tables.Special Features:
- luv2eatDined on 5/29/2014I have dined here before and the service is usually excellent but it was not as stellar as it normally is. It took a while for our food to come and once it did the order was incorrect. I was a little disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wine Selection needs helpAnilDined on 5/28/2014Please look into getting at least a couple of Spanish wines on the menu. This is a pretty glaring omission on the wine menu.Special Features:


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The body of dead Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev is being claimed, according to the Associated Press.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by jungleman Excellent Thanks for the comfortable stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful! March 11, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jax09 Great Location Very European clientele which offers a unique ambiance. February 4, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by merzad hotel location Well located. Good value, friendly staff May 30, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by MCN1107 Good location Good hotel in good location June 6, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Nnoo Great location Excellent location, club level very nice except out of lots of items at 9:30 am. Very nice staff June 24, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by nwc2013 This used to be a great hotel The first two times I stayed here it was great. Although I had to go inside to get someone to take my car, once inside the staff were pleasant efficient. The third time I stayed again I went inside to ask someone to valet the car. After 20 minutes, when no one came out, I called and was told someone would be right out. After the third call, I struggled my numerous bags inside, gave the desk staff my car key. No apology. With both arms full, they asked if I needed helped getting my luggage out of the car. Too little, too late. My room was considerably smaller than the first to times, and the bathroom was not clean. They moved me to another room where two out of three lights were burned out, leaving the room quite dark. The staff was unhelpful and unpleasant. I tried it once more, thinking it might be a fluke. A worse experience. I spoke with the manager, to no avail, she was not in the least helpful. So you're wondering why I'm giving it one more chance this weekend. I have two functions in Tribeca, and both within walking of the hotel. This will be the last try, if they got their act together, I'd love to be a regular. Frankly, I was encouraged by Lowell's responses to several poor reviews. I am hoping that means that someone actually is paying attention and responding to problems. That is, after all, what most people want. I regret having spoken so highly of it to colleagues after my first two experiences here. February 27, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Leroy2013 Hotel for hard-hearing and light traveler! Was Check-in was very pleasant and the staff always very helpful. Was given, upon my request, a "quiet room" with a nice view towards the Hudson. Booked and received a 27 sqm room (no SPG Gold upgrade!). Room was clean and fine but if you book this size room, make sure you open your suitcase in the lobby. It may be very difficult in your room. The major disappointment was that, although the hotel is only 3 year old, the windows are not sound proof and you can hear the heavy traffic on Canal street including the endless sirens and honking! A pity. Finally elevators were not optimal as it took up to 10 minutes to get down in the morning. September 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by VeryGoodPointsStacey Underwhelmed and Unimpressed The Sheraton Tribeca is a recently opened hotel and you can still see the signs of newness – rooms are in great shape, bathrooms are near picture perfect, common areas are updated and don't show any signs of wear or tear yet. But at the same time, the staff also seems new – it was hard to get a question answered (I was transferred to 3 people before getting an answer), I was not recognized as a Platinum member of the SPG program, was not told about the concierge lounge or any other benefits. My experience with check in was less than idea. I arrived and was greeted by the front desk staff. She began the check in process and then answered a call. Instead of telling the caller she was with a guest, she stayed on the phone and helped them – for about 10 minutes – before getting back to checking me in. When I suggested to her that perhaps she could put them on hold and finish what she had started with me, she was rude and sarcastic with her answer. My room was as small as a shoebox, but it's Manhattan, what else do you expect? The room was very clean and in like-new condition since the hotel is still so new. The bathroom was also small, but the shower was nice and had great water pressure. There was ample space for things like hair dryers, bath products and plenty of plugs. The layout of the room was a bit odd – but not horrible. If you weren't careful, you could trip over yourself. The view from the room was spectacular and the window opened just slightly – a new perk if you enjoy the "fresh" air. November 5, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by richardc020 Tribeca hip, NYC luxury The rooms (I had a Deluxe room) are sizeable for a NYC hotel, especially one in a trendy area as Tribeca. Other awesome things like location just 1 block from A/C/E train & 10mins walk down Church St to PATH, superbly convenient Canal St location in Tribeca bordering Chinatown & 10 mins walk up Broadway to SoHo shopping, pet friendly (literally saw 4 dogs in the lobby alone, but Sheraton level cleansiness throughout), happening bar scene (gives the lobby great energy and delight), super friendly staff (gave Kevin 1 of my Gold compliment cards) & overall Sheraton quality rooms using their latest architecture in this only 2 yrs old hotel make it great. November 10, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JohnBoston123 Great hotel, great location, great staff I decided last minute to use some Starwood points and book a weekend at the hotel. When I arrived, they recognized my gold status and offered me a free upgrade to the club level. This has never happened in the three times I've stayed at another NYC Starwood property so I started off the weekend impressed. The rooms were just what you would expect from a Sheraton in NYC. A bit small, but updated and most importantly, clean. On the Club Level you have access to an amazing roof deck on the 21st floor with views of the water and the Empire State Building. It really made for the most amazing breakfast views. What impressed me most about this property was the staff. I travel to parts of the country which are deemed "friendly" and hailing from Boston I frequently hear that we in the Northeast are not friendly. All I can say is the staff at the Sheraton was amazing. The door man offered up a few jokes, the check in process was quick and friendly and the concierge was knowledgeable and took a few minutes with us to find us a perfect match for a restaurant. On the Club level the two girls running the breakfast and happy your were both very welcoming and did a great job keeping the Club clean. Keep it up Sheraton Tribeca, you've got the best staff members I've seen at any Starwood property. The only con I can think of is that the room noise was sometimes a bit loud. We had a joining room so we could hear some conversations in the room next to us as well as in the hallways but it wasn't too bad. Surprisingly we didn't hear much traffic noise at all and our room overlooked busy Canal St. August 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JImKinahan NEW YORK WEDDING GREAT HOTEL , GREAT STAFF A GREAT LOCATION June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Mooner Great Tribecca Addition Sheraton Tribeca 's location, straddling SoHo (directly above), Tribeca (directly below), China Town, and Little Italy, (short walks East), make it an ideal setting for exploring these very diverse and fascinating ' real New York City' neighborhoods, with such a wide range of architectures, shopping (international designers to street-corner hat sellers), dining opportunities, (from best-of-NY (e.g. NOBU) - to great pizza-slice joints). And close-by A-C-E and #6 Subway lines offer quick access to the rest of Manhattan. The Hotel is brand new (Oct 2010), with modern and sophisticated design throughout the lobby and the guest-rooms themselves (but not stuffy, families should feel very comfortable here). The staff were very courteous & efficient, genuinely friendly and helpful, from front-desk to housekeeping. (Our transportation arrangements resulted in our arrival several hours before official check-in, but we were allowed immediate check-in to an available room - a blessing as the outside temps were mid 90s). Our 12th fl corner room was directly over Canal St, but extremely quiet, and offered a great view uptown, including the Empire State Building. Room furnishings, bedding, climate-control, flatscreen TV, and bathroom toiletries are very modern and high-quality. The 'Traditional' King (standard) room is typical NYC size (sufficient for two, but not a lot of additional space to move around), has an armoire for hanging clothes, but no chests of drawers for other storage. A single business-type chair offers the only sitting / eating opportunity, other than the bed itself (besides a very low -to-the-floor ottoman). We found the elevators to be very prompt (despite others' reference to the contrary in these posts- and the requirement to insert your key-card to gain access to your floor offers enhanced guest security). We had a decent rate, and highly recommend this hotel, and would rank it at the higher-end of Sheraton quality (solid 3.5 stars), with a caveat that an upgrade in room might be in order if you desire more spacious accommodations. November 10, 2011
Rated 4 out of 5 by EricG1954 just ok We dropped our bag off at 9:30 am and asked for early check-in. Was told to call later in the day. (was not asked about SPG membership at any of the 5 to 6 contacts with the front desk). we finally got into our room at 3:30 pm, The one bright spot was David who checked our bag in the a.m. and was polite, engaging, great attitude and treated us very well. Room was very clean and the location is a little crazy on Canal St. I understand it was a full night before we got there, but i just expect a little more from Sheratons as an SPG member- that is why you get the business. I feel that the front desk should have been a little more caring about repeat customers. December 2, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Chris4013 Lousy food service!!! Food and beverage incompetent. Took 1 1/2 hours to bring me a banana and orange juice. Claimed the computer couldn't decipher a la carte orders. Each day the juice arrived in a different sized glass when i asked for a large juice. On 3rd day server brought an entire pitcher of juice. On 4th day, i went next door to a little store where they fresh squeezed the juice to order. And they had bananas. Going thru guest services to place an order is inefficient and delays everything. The restaurant was never open for dinner even though the menus and hours were in the room. May 12, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by WilliamCO Disappointing stay Previously I had concierge lounge access at this hotel. Not this stay. The room was extremely noise from elevator and the person next door that coughed all night for 2 nights. The door between the rooms (1913, 1915?) leaks sound really bad. I may as well have had my neighbor sitting in my room coughing. I asked to move and it seemed like they were going to do it but they seemed really put out, so I just asked for ear plugs and they did the trick. First time in over 25 years of business travel that I've used ear plugs in a room. Scheduled to stay there again next week and looking at alternatives. I really wanted this to work. January 25, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by beweiss6 Horrible Hotel Stay AWAY! I would highly suggest not staying at this hotel. There are many other options that you money will be better spent at. This hotel is barely in Tribeca, many would call it Chinatown! At peak times it takes forever to get a elevator. You will most likely have to ride the elevator up to go down.... The rooms are the size of a walk in closet and should have a murphy bed inside them. This is one the worst SPG hotels I have ever stayed at. When you discuss these issue with customer service (Micheal Linde) Overnight Manager from the hotel you will not be valued as customer. May 5, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Goldie50 Comfortable Hotel From check in to check out our experience was great. The room was very modern with all amenities except free WIFI. The hotel seemed to be quiet. I really didn't hear any traffic noise or an disturbances during the night from other guests. Loved the Starbucks in the room. The room was very comfortable overall. I did not eat at the hotel so I can't comment. Had a lovely stay. June 3, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Odyssey Decent for basics The hotel rooms were a bit small but all the basics were covered and the lounge is spacious with a decent selection for breakfast (strangely, no oatmeal though). Staff is responsive to needs and the green promo option is excellent for extra points on the side. My only stipulation is the gym. If you are one to workout on a regular basis, the gym here is not a good choice. The space is very tight, there is a very limited number of machines (e.g. 4 treadmills, 2-3 ellipticals, and 1 bike machine). Note that the bike machine is a forward seated bike machine as opposed to an upright seated bike. If you workout in the evening or early mornings, you have a bit of a crowd to beat. January 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by ChrisB Great Experience! We chose this hotel for our 20th wedding anniversary trip based on location and reviews. We ended up arriving a day late due to weather, and the staff were very accomodating and got us checked in quickly. The next morning as we were chatting with Lowell before heading out, he kindly offered to move us to a room with a view for our anniversay. It was amazing, and really made our trip that much more memorable. The staff was more than willing to help out woth anything we needed and always very courteous and smiling. A great stay! We would return as well as recommend this hotel to anyone visiting NY. Thanks again! December 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by JohnDAMon A great room with the great view and a perfect service. Dear Sir or Madam, Monique and Aldo at the front desk made my stay more special. I got the room I wanted without asking. They understand my preferences very quick. Thank you! Nicolas June 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by suejs vastly exceeded my expectations first, the manager, who i needed to deal with, was so helpful, so professional that he needs a special recommendation. i found the staff i dealt with (about 8 people i was in any contact with) were across the board friendly and helpful to an extent that actually surprised me. everyone had a greeting and a smile. the rooms were up-to-date and spotless. this was such an unexpected and pleasant experience that i would recommend this particular sheraton without reservation December 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by jkma great hotel !!!! I had a wonderful stay at the Sheraton Tribeca, staff was fantastic !!!!! June 12, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by RafKam Not first choice in NY While the hotel has been recently upgraded and rooms have been renovated, I can't say I enjoyed my first stay here. My room was positively tiny and felt cramped, even though I was upgraded to a corner room. The location is good for Tribeca, West Village and Downtown, but at the same time the immediate vicinity of the hotel is run down and not very interesting. Platinum benefits weren't great: my room was only ready around 4:00PM despite turning down any upgrades in favour of a potentially earlier check-in, and the club lounge is tiny and frankly a little pointless. For the prices being charged here, I am sure there are much better options if you want to stay in the same area. April 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Perfect5 Amazing hotel in the most accessible area My family and I had an amazing stay at your hotel...staff worked hard to accommodate us, we requested a room upgrade to two double beds connecting which was available to us, the view of the skyline was beautiful and made our stay feel like we were in NYC...especially the room rate was very affordable so we were able to bring in more family member for the Thanksgiving Holiday...where the hotel is situated close to SoHo and subway transit gave us much flexibility to walk and shop near the hotel. The hotel is beautiful! We are booking and making plans to stay there next Thanksgiving Holiday as well! Excellent! December 1, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Leiling This hotel is my # 1 choice of hotel in the Tribeca area. We stayed at this hotel several times during our visits to NYC over the last few years. The hotel is within walking distance to China town and to the various Tribeca famous restaurants. The front desk agents were always very friendly and helpful. The conceirge lounge is excellent. We are very happy with this hotel, it is our # 1 choice of hotel in NYC. June 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by GoldDC Great location Great location and friendly and helpful staff. I was pleased with the size of the room for a Manhattan hotel. Fantastic access to subway for easy trip to/from Penn Station. As SPG Gold member, was upgraded to a Club level room, which was great. We loved being able to grab a coke anytime and having the breakfast in the morning and snacks in the evening. My only critique is that on the second day of my stay I returned after a day out on the town and my room was not made up. I ended up calling and just asking for fresh towels since it was already evening. Not a big issue, but I was surprised that the front desk did not apologize when I called to let them know and request the towels. December 5, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Manju Overall nice hotel This hotel met our expectation the staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were small but very clean and comfortable. The only difficulty was parking which is to be expected. There was a mix-up with getting our car upon departure (on the staff or parking garage end) instead of 30 minutes it took about 1 1/2. The staff was very nice and helpful and I assume it was the supervisor who told us he would credit the parking charge. The charge was never credited to my account. I called and left a message on the managers voicemail and never got a call back. Again, the hotel was very nice as well as the staff, it those little things that aren't taken care of that make a big difference though. April 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by DissappointedGuest Mixed Review Firstly, the front desk staff were very warm and friendly each time I left/entered the hotel. In particular, the associate named Kinga, was especially responsive, helpful and professional. I mention this in comparison to my stay with Sheraton Brooklyn (I stayed in Brooklyn for 5 days and then to directly to Tribeca for 5 days as well). At Brooklyn, the front desk staff were not friendly/helpful. Each time leaving/returning to the hotel, the Brooklyn associates did not offer a greeting and were much more interested in talking among themselves than to acknowledge guests. Secondly, the service and maintenance of the Club Room lounge needs improvement. Much of the lounge was dirty, silverware/service plates were dirty, breakfast service staff seemed overwhelmed and slow to replenish/clean items, and afternoon cocktail service staff seemed uninterested in offering service/helping guests. Finally, housekeeping cleaning service and amenities replenishment was not consistent. June 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by CChan247 Great Location I travel often to New York to attend hearings at the courthouses. This is my favorite place to stay because it is walking distance to most of the courthouses, and it is close to all the shopping in Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Also, very close to several subway stations. This is a very conveniently located hotel. This is by no means as fancy as the W or the Westin, but it has everything one would need. I recommend staying on the Club Floor if rates are decent because it includes Free Breakfast, Free Hor d'oeuvres, Free water, and Free Internet Access. Also, there is a roof top area with a great view of the city where guests with club access can sit and relax throughout the day/evening. May 11, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by EddieTM Club it next time? Stayed here for one night. Have stayed at other NYC Sheratons and have had similar experiences. Small lobby area, lots of traffic, no quiet place to be. Lights too bright, even in the evening. Room was fine, good size for NYC. Bathroom exhaust fan REALLY loud and because it's connected to the lighting, you had to have it on when you were in there. Fitness room is adequate but on the small side. I realize with NYC hotels that space is at a premium but I wish the Sheraton brand went a bit further to figure out the public vs private spaces. The rate was right, though, so I really can't complain. February 16, 2012


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Deputies said a landscaper who worked for a local home went back to the home to break in and steal prescription drugs.
Greenville County deputies said they were tipped off to a burglary at a home on Ivanhoe Circle on Sunday morning and when they pulled up, a pickup truck was parked between the two neighboring homes with an extension ladder propped up against a roof.
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Re-employment benefits extended for former NUMMI workers, others
Original post made on Jun 21, 2012
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on Jun 21, 2012 at 5:51 am
Once again union Obama supporters get benefits that nobody else in the private sector would. If the federal government is funding this, why aren't they funding job training and placement services for the massive amount of folks laid off from HP? And are there any metrics to show that spending this much money will have a positive economic impact or outcome for the workers? Probably not under Obama's economy.
on Jun 21, 2012 at 11:17 am
Its all a shamm. Even the incompitant public workers wont get any of the money because the grate one Obama will sifone off the cream to pay off his terrorist buddies. Four years there have been programs for private secter workers and they never work. They just sit and collect tax money for hard workers like me. We cant expect it to work with the incompitants.
on Jun 21, 2012 at 11:53 am
It is interesting that the day that this grant was given, all of a sudden re-election signs for Pete Stark appeared around the perimeter of the NUMMI Re-employment Center (UAW union hall). This grant was given, not out of concern by the Labor Department, but the re-election bid by Pete Stark and his band of merry men (union bosses).
There were a number of companies in 2008 and 2009 that shed employees left and right with no concern for the WARN Act, no severance pay, and sometimes not even paying the employees' saved up vacation pay. I didn't see any public officials flocking to help these employees.
NUMMI employees were given 18 months warning before the plant closed. They were given severance and allowance pay. Oholone College bent over backwards to offer re-training assistance.
Enough is enough. If after 3 1/2 years if a person hasn't learned a new skill they never will. Time to cut the public assistance gravy train. Let Toyota pick up the tab. After all they are the ones that created this situation to begin with.
on Jun 21, 2012 at 12:36 pm
@ Bill- if anyone is to pick up the tab, I would turn to General Motors. They were the other part of this joint venture that decided to leave. This is the same GM that also received a bailout, remember??
on Jun 21, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@Ron - your right :-)
on Jun 21, 2012 at 2:52 pm
You are ALL right. What a sham.
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The newest Walmart is now open in Greenville and several people have jobs because of it.
The 24-hour store located at NC33 East opened its doors for the first time Wednesday morning.
The store means jobs for more than 260 people, many who were unemployed before now.
Kevin McEachern is one of them. After a 26 year Army career, including time as a recruiter, he retired in 2008, but couldn't find a job until Walmart came to his neighborhood.
"Walmart gave me an opportunity," said Kevin McEachern, unemployed until Walmart job. "Walmart allowed me to be who I am, express myself and establish my leadership capability. For me it was a perfect fit. Coming from the military, Walmart has a structure, has discipline, and it also has camaraderie."
McEachern is now a receiving supervisor. He's in charge of a crew of 13 who unload trucks and stock the store.
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Some of you were wondering when the new Greenville Walmart will open. 9 On Your Side stopped by the store on East 10th Street on Monday and employees are getting ready for the grand opening set for July 17th.
The 200-thousand sq ft. supercenter offers all your favorite Walmart products. However, with cutting edge technology used throughout the building, they're able to reduce their carbon footprint.
Ken Bedsole, the store's manager says the location will better serve residents who drive across town to the existing Walmart on Greenville Boulevard.
"I think a lot of the customers on this side of city, pass this area to go to Greenville to shop and they have to choose to go to the Washington store, so that's why we are very excited about the store being right in the middle to be able to serve both communities," Bedsole said.
Although the store has hired a majority of their 300 employees, Bedsole says they are always looking for great associates. To apply, visit www.walmart.com/apply
On Saturday, July 20th, the store will host a party out front with tons of giveaways and events.
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According to search warrants from the Rockbridge County Sheriff, the victims are two male juveniles.
Victim 1 was allegedly molested in the bathroom of Clark's home near the church.
Victim 2 allegedly received a Facebook message from Clark asking him to come to Clark's house. The search warrant says once the victim was at the house Clark molested him and took him back home.
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A pastor at Pentecostal Outreach Church in Buena Vista is facing multiple charges of indecent liberties with a child.
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Bonaire Sunset Villa / 4-10 persons in Bonaire
- bedrooms 5
- baths 5
- sleeps 10
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Villa
- community Hamlet
rates (USD)
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The Bonaire Sunset Villa is build at a unique location with direct access to the Caribbean sea. It has a beautiful garden, sundeck and porch make this a very nice place to relax and enjoy your holiday. There is also a little hide away for two, so several places were you can stay, read a book or just relax.
It doesn't matter if you are with a group of divers, as a family, going to have a wedding or a group of friends.. During the day you can snorkel or dive the famous Bonaire reef "Cliff", right in front of the house.
The sunsets are stunning to see.
The villa has 5 bedrooms with each its own bathroom. The rooms have a television, save , mini fridge and airconditioning.
After a busy day you can take a nap in your room, relax in the garden with reading a book, work on your tan or start the charcoal barbecue for the dinner.
villa rental amenities
- 5 bedrooms en suite with safe, TV, mini fridge and airconditioning
- Huge kitchen
- Living room with TV and DVD player
- Roof terrace for sunbathing and enjoying the view.
- Dining area on the porch with fans or on the beach front (with wind?).
- Sunbathing on the sundeck near the ocean.
- Nice and cool "hideaway" for two.
- Permanent charcoal barbecue area.
- Diving facilities: rinse tanks, outside shower, lockers, "dive bench" with possibility to store your air tanks.
- Shared swimming pool with the resort just behind the villa. 90ft away.
activities and attractions in Bonaire Caribbean
- Dive
- Snorkel
- Swim
- Sail
- (kite)surf
- Tennis
- Horse riding
- Fish
- Bike
- kayak
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rental price Bonaire Sunset villa
low season / high season
4 persons $ 2,565.00 / $ 2,930.00
6 persons $ 2,850.00 / $ 3,255.00
8 persons $ 3,135.00 / $ 3,580.00
10 persons $ 3,420.00 / $ 3,905.00
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20Dec14 - 10Apr15
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17Dec16 - 14Apr17
Service charge 10% of the rental price
Tourist taks $ 5,45 per person per night starting at 13 years
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James A. Lawson, 91, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 16, 1922, in Cassville, the son of James Benjamin and Lavanche (Hollingsworth) Lawson. On June 18, 1949, he married Nina M. (Whitehead) in Indianapolis, and she survives him.
He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1940 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1943 through 1945, attaining the rank of corporal, having served at Normandy and Central Europe, and was awarded five Bronze Stars.
James retired from Delco Electronics in 1987 after 47 years of service as a machine designer. He enjoyed woodworking, feeding birds and squirrels, fixing things, meeting with his high school class and fellow Delco retirees.
He is survived by his wife, Nina; children, Royce (Jacqui) Lawson, England, Lanell (Steve) Feller, Kokomo, Perry (Cindy) Lawson, Glendale, Ariz., Jerel Lawson, Kokomo, Janna (Steve) Rogers, Kokomo; grandchildren, Zac Lawson, Jake Lawson, Erin Feller, Josh Feller, Nicole Rogers, Andy Rogers, Joel (Gladys) Jensen, Matt Feller, Travis Leach; great-grandchildren, Maliya Jensen, Ovain Jensen, Riley Feller; siblings, Jane Stabler, Dave (Betty) Lawson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Thomas Lawson and Norman Lawson; and siblings, Ed Lawson, Emmy Chapman and Bill Lawson.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, with Pastor Morgan Young officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Military honors will be provided by the VFW and U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.


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LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - If you look to the eastern sky before sunrise tomorrow, you will be able to see three planets in the sky.
Without binoculars or a telescope, planets look like stars. Venus will be the brightest object in the sky and should be easy to spot. Just to the left of Venus, you will be able to see a dimmer Saturn. And a bit farther to the south and much closer to the horizon Mercury will be visible.
When two or more planets appear to line up in the sky or come in close contact with each other it is called a planetary conjunction. During a conjunction, planets do not physically become close to one another, they just appear that way from earth.
The sun, moon, and planets all travel across the sky along the same path called the Ecliptic. Because of this, conjunctions are not rare events but are still interesting to see.
Venus and Saturn will be at their closest apparent proximity to each other on Tuesday morning. But if you can't get out, the three planets will be visible in the morning sky through the rest of 2012. Saturn and Venus will just travel increasingly farther apart.
Jupiter will also be visible through the overnight hours and will be low in the western sky before dawn.
More information can be found at EarthSky.org at http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury
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