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It's apparent that the pork industry has focused more on the business side of management than the dairy industry. Terms like "competitive position" indicate that for pork producers to be profitable in the next century, they must continually improve and reinvest in the business. Shouldn't the same management goals apply to dairy as well?
As dairy farms become more technologically advanced, coupled with a high capital investment, it becomes necessary to adopt financial performance systems that help you make profitable decisions. Production parameters, such as calving interval and culling rate, need to be coupled with return on assets, return on equity, net profit margin, leverage and asset turnover. In order to maximize returns, dairy producers need to understand how to manage assets and capital expenditures.
Most producers are familiar with the standard calculations for return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). These measures are calculated from values found on the profit-and-loss statement and balance sheet of the business. However, if the ROA and ROE are found to be substandard, there is another financial tool, that breaks these two ratios down for review.
The DuPont model breaks ROE into three parts, providing a means to evaluate three key areas – assets, expenses and debt management. Managing these three areas of the business can help you maximize the value of your business.
Asset turnover measures the speed at which each system produces sales equal to the value of the assets used to generate them. In agriculture, asset turnover moves slowly because you cannot speed up the production processes. This under-utilization of resources leads to a low asset turnover ratio.
The DuPont equation also looks at net profit margin. Comparing profits against gross sales allows you to examine profit efficiency.
Leverage is very important when maximizing the value of the business. The more you own of your dairy farm (equity), the lower the ROE will be for a given amount of net income. Debt can be the greatest fear of some dairy producers. However, removing all of the debt may not be the most profitable option. Sometimes you can increase profits by using leverage to grow a business that is well managed and profitable.
If a dairy has a high ROA and ROE, then using a bank's money can increase profits much faster than only using cash generated from the business. When debt is employed, it must increase assets in order to grow the business. If a dairy has an annual 25 percent ROA, and money can be borrowed at 10 percent, the farm can experience a 15 percent return on the bank's money. But, be careful, you must know your financial and production management capabilities in order to increase profit with debt.
Many dairy producers find themselves under-leveraged for the amount of equity they have acquired. However, a profitable producer should weigh the use of additional debt to leverage the business into a larger, more profitable position.
The DuPont model allows you to measure the long-term production and financial performance of a dairy enterprise. It will allow higher profits to those who utilize its calculations to evaluate, change, and implement new strategies that correct financial and production deficiencies that limit profit.
Paul Johnson is a veterinarian and consultant in Enterprise, Ala.
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New Metal Songs Added To The Rock Band Network
With Friday finally here, the Rock Band Network has new tracks for metal fans to jam over the weekend. This week's lineup of Xbox 360 tracks features a range of bands including such names as Rotting Christ, Halcyon Way, and Bring Me The Horizon. The newly added Xbox 360 metal tracks are as follows:
All Shall Perish - "Never... Again" (160 MSP)
Bring Me the Horizon - "Pray for Plagues (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Chaotrope - "Scarred" (80 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "Solar Winds (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Halcyon Way - "Mouth Without a Head (2x Bass Pedal)" (80 MSP)
I Am Abomination - "Examination" (160 MSP)
I Am Abomination - "Examination (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Rotting Christ - "Fire Death and Fear (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
The following song hits the PS3 edition on Tuesday, 10/4/2011 (North America) and Wednesday, 10/5/2011 (Europe):
The Dillinger Escape Plan - "Farewell, Mona Lisa" ($1.99)
These two songs will also be released on the PS3 on Tuesday, 10/4/2011 in North America:
After the Burial - "Pendulum" ($1.99)
Soilwork - "Stabbing the Drama" ($1.99)
New Metal Tracks Added To The Rock Band Network
For this week's lineup of newly added tracks on the Rock Band Network, metal and rock fans can look forward to new tracks from Halcyon Way, Rotting Christ, and Devin Towsend, with PS3 players getting more After the Burial and Soilwork in early October. The Rock Band Network website was updated with the following statement about the delay in PS3 songs and the lower number of PS3 tracks versus Xbox 360 songs:
"There will be no North America PS3 RBN release on Tuesday, 9/27/2011. Instead, we will release the songs listed above on 10/4/2011 along with the 5 songs regularly scheduled for that day (so 10 songs total will be released to North America PS3 RBN on 10/4/2011).
"We've got something extra-special planned on PS3 RBN for the release on Tuesday, October 11. Look for our upcoming announcement in the 'New to RBN' on Thursday, October 6!
"The Rock Band Network was developed upon Microsoft's XNA technology, and all RBN songs have 30-day exclusivity on the Xbox 360. However, select RBN 2.0 songs are submitted to the PS3 by Sony and Harmonix at the rate of 5 songs a week, as determined by factors such as popularity and community interest. To request future songs for the PS3, go to the forum thread here. We're always interested in hearing what songs our PS3 customers would enjoy!"
The following songs are now available on the Xbox 360:
Black Veil Brides - "Children Surrender" (160 MSP)
Black Veil Brides - "Heaven's Calling" (160 MSP)
Black Veil Brides - "Perfect Weapon" (160 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "Solar Winds" (160 MSP)
Halcyon Way - "Mouth Without a Head" (80 MSP)
Rotting Christ - "Fire Death and Fear" (160 MSP)
Verah Falls - "A Family Affair" (160 MSP)
The following songs are coming to the PS3 edition on Tuesday, 10/4/2011 (North America) and Wednesday, 9/28/2011 (Europe):
After the Burial - "Pendulum" ($1.99)
Soilwork - "Stabbing the Drama" ($1.99)
Devin Townsend Jam Footage Posted Online
Vancouver, Canada's Devin Townsend has posted some new jam session footage online. Devin commented on the clip by saying;
"Here's a late night jam with the band that plays 'Ghost', the fourth record of the Devin Townsend Project. In November, I am playing all 4 records back to back, and this rehearsal is the first one finished... Deconstruction next. The four shows will be in London for DVD's. I'm using different people right now, some from the records, some not...it's a hell of a lot of work, but it's off to a great start! Kat Epple on flute, Mike St-Jean on drums, Jean Savoie on Bass, and Dave Young on keys. Chrys Johnson plays second guitar, but he had to move. He'll be in London. The song is 'Radial Highway' from the upcoming 'Ghost 2.'"
More Metal Songs Added To The Rock Band Network
This week's lineup of new Rock Band Network track is a little more diverse than usual, with songs from After the Burial, Amberian Dawn, Devin Townsend, Myrath, and Skindred. The PS3 edition will also be getting a new After the Burial track next week.
The complete list of newly added Xbox 360 tracks, including all the non-metal songs, is as follows:
After the Burial - "My Frailty" (160 MSP)
Amberian Dawn - "War in Heaven" (160 MSP)
Blue Water Dance - "Making Love (To a Foreign Woman While Reading Time Magazine" (160 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "Hyperdrive" (160 MSP)
Skindred - "Stand for Something (RB3 version)" (160 MSP)
Terrorhorse - "Magnolia" (160 MSP)
Terrorhorse - "Magnolia (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Myrath - "Madness" (160 MSP) More...
Ihsahn Joins Devin Townsend On Stage
Fan-filmed footage has made its way online of Devin Townsend performing the song "Juular" with special guest Ihsahn (formerly of Emperor) at the Vagos Open Air 2011. You can check out the clip below. The song "Juular" is taken off Devin Townsend Project's "Deconstruction" album (reviewed here), and the track also features Ihsahn's vocals on the album version.
Devin Townsend Project Announces U.S. Tour
After completing his North American tour with Children of Bodom, Obscura, and Septicflesh, Devin Townsend will now be traveling abroad for the rest of the summer, playing various European festivals and solo acoustic dates. Come October, he'll also be back in the States for another tour.
The Devin Towsend Project will be hitting the road this fall on a headlining tour, with supporting acts to soon be announced. Dates for the tour are listed below, and Canadian dates will be revealed shortly.
Oct. 12-Sound Stage-Baltimore, MD
Oct. 13-The Note-Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 14-Rock And Shock-Worcester, MA
Oct. 15-The Chance-Poughkeepsie, NY
Oct. 16-The Altar-Pittsburgh, PA
Oct. 17-Peabody's-Cleveland, OH
Oct. 18-Harpo's-Detroit, MI
Oct. 19-Reggie's-Chicago, IL
Oct. 21-Black Sheep-Colorado Springs, CO
Oct. 22-Marquis-Denver, CO
Oct. 24-Troubadour-Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 25-Slim's-San Francisco, CA
Oct. 27-Hawthorne-Portland, OR
Oct. 28-El Corazon-Seattle, WA
Devin Townsend And More Added To Rock Band
If you're ready to rock out in celebration of the weekend, the Rock Band Network has got new metal tracks to keep your fingers flying. This week's roundup on the Xbox 360 includes songs from Devin Townsend, Ethereal Collapse, Soilwork, and more. The PS3 edition will also be getting a new Texas in July song on July 27th.
The full list of newly added Xbox 360 songs, including the non-metal tracks, is as follows:
Bob Katsionis - "Nightrager (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Chaotrope - "The Fall of Psilanthropy" (80 MSP)
Chaotrope - "The Thief in the Night - Part I" (80 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "By Your Command" (160 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "By Your Command (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Ethereal Collapse - "Category I: Slave to the Empirical" (80 MSP)
Fallen Angel - "The Grinding Wheels of War" (160 MSP)
Serianna - "Fragments" (160 MSP)
Serianna - "Fragments (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Soilwork - "Stabbing the Drama" (160 MSP)
Dan Rothery - "Regret" (160 MSP)
Rose of Jericho - "These City Lights" (80 MSP) More...
Devin Townsend Discusses New Releases
Metal Injection has posted a nearly twenty minute interview conducted this weekend with Devin Townsend. During the interview, Devin opens up about his recent releases, "Ghost" (reviewed here) and "Deconstruction" (reviewed here), and the differences between them.
He also discusses why/how he picked collaborators for "Deconstruction," including a fun story about Greg from Dillinger Escape Plan. The interview is wrapped up with fan questions, including Devin discussing the possibility of working with Gene Hoglan again.
Devin Townsend Posts "Soundwave Revolution" Teaser
Canadian metal mastermind Devin Townsend has posted a new teaser trailer online to promote his upcoming appearance on the "Soundwave Revolution" tour. The four date trek, which features over thirty bands in total, will begin in Brisbane on September 24, 2011. You can view the list of confirmed dates below.
09/24 Brisbane, QLD – Soundwave Revolution 2011
09/25 Sydney, NSW – Soundwave Revolution 2011
09/30 Melbourne, VIC – Soundwave Revolution 2011
10/01 Adelaide, SA – Soundwave Revolution 2011
10/03 Perth, WA – Soundwave Revolution 2011
Devin Townsend Live Footage Posted Online
Devin Townsend Performance Available For Streaming
New fan-filmed live footage has been posted online featuring Vancouver, Canada metal mastermind Devin Townsend performing his the Devin Townsend Project. The footage was captured during the group's tour stop in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You can check the group's performance of the track "By Your Command" below.
Children of Bodom At The House Of Blues
I hadn't seen Children of Bodom live since the band opened for Megadeth back in 2008, so of course I was anxious to see the group play again. The fact that Children of Bodom was playing with Devin Townsend and Septicflesh just made this show that much harder to overlook. Plus the fact that The House of Blues has a great location and is known for providing great sound quality sweetened the deal.
After meeting an interviewing Devin Townsend himself for an interview that will be posted shortly, as well as getting my Strapping Young Lad collection signed, I unfortunately had to deal with The House of Blues draconian security, which required me to leave the backstage area, get a ticket after being confirmed to be on the guest list, head to the back of the line and then reenter the venue. So I'd personally like the thank the management, box office, and security for helping the most impatient man you'll ever meet reenter a venue that he already had access to.
Thankfully this was only a mere hour-long inconvenience and I was able to enter the venue in time to see Septicflesh. While I actually enjoy Septicflesh's albums, their stage show needs a bit of work. It's too theatrical and artificial. The mic stand shaped like a Lovcraftian Eldrich Abomination as well as Spiros Antoniou's overly flamboyant stage presence crossed the line between enthralling and distracting for me. The band needs to tone things down a bit if it wants to be taken seriously, particularly in the North American market in which things are far less pretentious than the band's native Europe. More...
Rock Band Network Gets More Metal Tracks
This coming weekend's lineup of new tracks added to the Xbox 360 edition of the Rock Band Network features a more well-rounded group of metal songs than in recent weeks.
Amberian Dawn of course continues to add more music (with the band even being named RBN artist of the month), with additional tracks appearing from Asking Alexandria, Bring Me The Horizon, Devin Towsend, Graveyard BBQ, and Suicide Silence.
The complete list of newly added Xbox 360 tracks, including all the non-metal songs, is as follows:
Amberian Dawn - "Ghostly Echoes" (160 MSP)
Amberian Dawn - "Ghostly Echoes (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Asking Alexandria - "Morte et Dabo" (160 MSP)
Asking Alexandria - "Morte et Dabo (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Bring Me The Horizon - "Pray for Plagues" (160 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "Ziltoidia Attaxx!!" (160 MSP)
Devin Townsend - "Ziltoidia Attaxx!! (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Graveyard BBQ - "By the Grace of the Grill" (160 MSP)
SikTh - "Bland Street Bloom" (160 MSP)
SikTh - "Bland Street Bloom (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Suicide Silence - "You Only Live Once" (160 MSP)
Suicide Silence - "You Only Live Once (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP)
Suicide Silence - "Slaves to Substance" (160 MSP)
Suicide Silence - "Slaves to Substance (2x Bass Pedal)" (160 MSP) More...
Devin Townsend Video Interview Available
FaceCulture has posted a new five-part video interview online with Devin Townsend about the "Deconstruction" and "Ghost" albums. You can check out the first clip below, and the rest are available after the jump.
Devin Townsend Posts European Tour Footage
Canadian metal mastermind Devin Townsend has posted some new footage online from his recent touring overseas with the Devin Townsend Project. You can check out the footage in the player below. The project's latest two albums, "Ghost" and "Deconstruction," were released on June 20, 2011 through InsideOut Music.
Devin Townsend Announces Meet'N'Greet Session
Devin Townsend has announced that he will be taking part in a special midnight meet and greet session at Vancouver's Scrape Records. The event is set to take place at midnight on June 20th/June 21st and is to celebrate the release of Townsend's two new albums "Ghost" and "Deconstruction." The store will also have copes available for sale to those in attendance at the signing session.
Devin Townsend To Release "The Ultimate Bundle"
Inside Out Records has laid out details for its forthcoming release of the Devin Townsend Project's "Ultimate Bundle." The collector's set, which arrives on June 21, 2011 includes the following items;
1. Devin Townsend - "Deconstruction" Special Edition CD
2. Devin Townsend - "Ghost" CD
3. Devin Townsend - "The Calm & The Storm" 7" Vinyl
4. Devin Townsend - Logo Patch
5. Devin Townsend - Shirt
6. Exclusive Download Tracks
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d) Watch You
You can view the tracklistings for both "Deconstruction" and "Ghost" at this location.
Devin Townsend Reveals New Releases Track Listing
Devin Townsend Project will complete the 4-album series that began a few years ago with "Ki" and returned last year with "Addicted" by releasing "Deconstruction" and "Ghost" on June 21st via InsideOut Music. Both efforts were written, engineered and produced by Devin Townsend himself, with "Deconstruction" having Jens Bogren (alongside Devin) handle mixing duties. "Deconstruction" also features the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra performing with Devin.
The "Deconstruction" track listing is as follows:
1. Praise the Lowered (featuring Paul Kuhr of Novembers Doom)
2. Stand (featuring Mikael Akerfeldt)
3. Juular (featuring Ihsahn, ex-Emperor)
4. Planet of the Apes (featuring Tommy Rogers of Between the Buried and Me)
5. Sumeria (featuring Joe Duplantier of Gojira and Paul Masvidal of Cynic)
6. The Mighty Masturbator (featuring Greg Puciato of Dillinger Escape Plan)
7. Pandemic (featuring Floor Jansen of After Forever)
8. Deconstruction (featuring Oderus Urungus of Gwar and Fredrik Thordenal of Meshuggah)
9. Poltergeist
The track listing for "Ghost" is:
1. Fly
2. Heart Baby
3. Feather
4. Kawaii
5. Ghost
6. Blackberry
7. Monsoon
8. Dark Matters
9. Texada
10. Seams
11. Infinite Ocean
12. As You Were
Devin Townsend will also be supporting Children of Bodom, along with Obscura and Septicflesh, on an upcoming North American tour. Dates are available here.
New Devin Townsend Song Posted Online
A new Devin Townsend track has made its way online from his forthcoming "Ghost" album, which is planned for release sometime during the summer. The track, titled "Feather," is available for streaming in the player below.
Devin Townsend To Release New DVD
Devin Townsend has posted the following statement online announcing plans to release a new live concert DVD as well as a new box set:
"So this intense period of time that has resulted in the four albums of the Devin Townsend Project, as well as a new band, and a bevy of other things is cresting at the end of this year in some VERY special shows!
"I will be performing each album in its entirety for a DVD as well as album release to coincide with the boxset. These shows are very exclusive and will be held in special venues in the U.K., and seating will be limited. The tickets will go on sale soon and it's best to reserve if you want to be a part of this.
"I have been planning these shows with the new management and we believe that this year will end in some pretty special ways. Preparations have begun now, and we would love you to be a part of it."
Devin Townsend Covers Frank Sinatra
Canadian metal mastermind Devin Townsend has posted a new cover track online. The cover was recorded for an upcoming Frank Sinatra metal tribute album titled "SIN-atra." "SIN-atra" is due for release on March 29, 2011 through Eagle Rock Entertainment. You can stream Townsend's cover of "New York, New York" using the Soundcloud player below.
The tracklisting for the covers CD is as follows:
1. New York, New York (Devin Townsend)
2. I've Got You Under My Skin (Glenn Hughes)
3. Summerwind (Geoff Tate)
4. It Was A Very Good Year (Dee Snider)
5. Witchcraft (Tim "Ripper" Owens)
6. Fly Me To The Moon (Robin Zander)
7. Lady Is A Tramp (Eric Martin)
8. I've Got The World On A String (Doug Pinnick)
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10. Strangers In The Night (Joey Belladonna)
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Given the news of shortstop Chris Owings' 15-day disabled list stint Sunday, the Arizona Diamondbacks have added some insurance in the form of a veteran infielder.
The D-backs have acquired Ronny Cedeno in exchange for catcher Raywilly Gomez.
Cedeno, who was outrighted by Philadelphia Saturday, played in seven games with the Phillies in 2014, going hitless in nine at-bats.
A career .245 hitter, Cedeno has played parts of 10 big league seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and Phillies.
Gomez has spent his entire minor-league career in Arizona's organization and was batting .273 with three home runs and 22 RBI in Double-A Mobile at the time of the trade.
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"When war comes, you look for certain special qualities in the people you'll be working with. General Tom Franks embodies those qualities: strength, experience, a keen mind, energy, honor, good humor, and a deep loyalty to his troops and to his country.
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The Commander in Chief of the United States Central Command from July 2000 through July 2003, General Tommy Franks made history by leading American and Coalition forces to victory in Afghanistan and Iraq -- the decisive battles that launched the war on terrorism.
In this riveting memoir, General Franks retraces his journey from a small-town boyhood in Oklahoma and Midland, Texas, through a lifetime of military service -- including his heroic tour as an Artillery officer in Vietnam, where he was wounded three times. A reform-minded Cold War commander and a shrewd tactician during Operation Desert Storm, Franks took command of CENTCOM at the dawn of what he calls a "crease in history" -- becoming the senior American military officer in the most dangerous region on earth.
Now, drawing on his own recollections and military records declassified for this book, Franks offers the first true insider's account of the war on terrorism that has changed the world since September 11, 2001. He puts you in the Operations Center for the launch of Operation Enduring Freedom just weeks after 9/11, capturing its uncertain early days and the historic victory that followed. He traces his relationship with the demanding Donald Rumsfeld, as early tensions over the pace of the campaign gave way to a strong and friendly collaboration.
When President Bush focused world attention on the threat of Iraq, Franks seized the moment to implement a bold new vision of joint warfare in planning Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rejecting Desert Stormstyle massive troop deployment in favor of flexibility and speed, Franks was questioned by the defense establishment -- including Secretary of State Colin Powell. Yet his vision was proven on the ground: Within three weeks, Baghdad had fallen.
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Netanyahu tells 7 visiting US congressman that any peace agreement with the Palestinians must include a long-term Israeli presence along the Jordan River.
e agreement with the Palestinians must include a long-term Israeli presence along the Jordan River, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told a visiting delegation of seven US congressman on Wednesday.
That presence would protect Israel from the importation of terrorists from Jordan into a Palestinians state, he said, reiterating something he has been talking about for months.
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He added a new element at Wednesday's meeting, saying the IDF would have to deploy an anti-missile defense system along the western border of a Palestinian state, to protect Israel from the type of homemade rockets that have been fired for years from Gaza at communities in the South.
Newsweek published a story in December claiming that Netanyahu had told the Palestinians that in addition to a presence in the Jordan Valley, Israel would want IDF troops stationed along territory on the "Palestinian side" of the West Bank security barrier, to protect the country's "narrow waistline."
It was not made clear in his meeting with the congressmen where exactly he intended to place the antimissile batteries. The prime minister thanked the delegation for the recent approval of another $205 million for the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
During the meeting, Netanyahu also discussed apparent Palestinian plans to ask the UN General Assembly in September for recognition of statehood, saying that a strong American position against the move was necessary, and that Washington should make it clear to the Palestinian Authority that it would only achieve statehood through negotiations.
If that position was presented strongly by the US, and received international support from "fair minded countries," then it could take the sting out of any negative UN resolution, Netanyahu said.
The expectation in Jerusalem is that if the US, which has come out unequivocally against the move so far, stays on this course, then countries in Europe and other parts of the world will follow suit.
Asked by the US lawmakers what messages they should bring the Palestinians, with whom they were to meet later in their visit, Netanyahu enumerated three: Meet and negotiate with Israel; don't go for unity with Hamas; and that they would lose US support if they went "in the wrong direction."
Regarding Egypt, Netanyahu said he was troubled by some of the voices coming out of Cairo calling for cancellation of the Israeli- Egyptian peace treaty. He told the delegation it was incumbent upon the international community to express a clear expectation that any Egyptian government honor the treaty.
Speaking with reporters after the meeting, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), who sits on the Senate's Armed Services and Budget committees, sent a warning to Egypt regarding its treaty with Israel.
Although he praised the Egyptian people who took to the streets out of a desire for democracy and a better life, he said that they would send the wrong message by then breaking a long-standing peace treaty with a neighboring state.
"It would be a huge mistake for the Egyptian people to go down that road in my view, and when it came to future American assistance, it could be a fatal mistake," Graham said.
Earlier this week a poll by Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project showed that 54 percent of Egyptians want to cancel the peace treaty with Israel.
Only 36% percent said it should be maintained.
Netanyahu urged the delegation to do everything in its power to provide assistance to the people of Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan and other countries in the region experiencing unrest, Graham said, adding, "I think he's right."
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) said Wednesday's attack on a gas pipeline in Sinai leading to Israel and Jordan was "not a huge shock," but that Egypt would "suffer if it loses the client base of Israel as a customer."
When asked about the US participation in the Multinational Force and Observers peacekeeping force in Sinai, Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-New Hampshire) said that such observers could play a larger role in the region.
"I think these international observers have played a vital role in the Sinai, and I would be asking, given the unrest and change happening in the entire region, if there is a bigger role for such an organization as observers to help with stabilization," Ayotte said.
Commenting on the Syrian crackdown on anti-regime protesters, Graham called for economic and diplomatic sanctions and said the US should recall its ambassador from Damascus.
He added, however, that "I don't believe military action is on the table at this point."
With regard to Libya, Graham said the US needed to give the rebels there more arms, training and logistical support, and should use Predator drone aircraft to bring the war to a close.
"NATO lost a lot of capability to help the opposition forces in Libya, so I would urge the [Obama] administration to start using American aircraft. Predators being injected into the fight will pay dividends," he said He added he believed that US financial assistance in the Middle East, including to Israel, was vital to American national security.
Still, Graham said, it was always possible to find a way to make budget cuts.
"We're providing money to the UN Human Rights Council. To me, that's a good place to reduce assistance."
The delegation members spoke of the US's unwavering support for Israel. They rejected both Palestinian unilateral moves for statehood at the United Nations and the Palestinian attempt to set the border of that state squarely on the pre-1967 lines.
"From my point of view, I can never imagine an agreement that goes back to the '67 boundaries, because in my view those boundaries are indefensible," Graham said.
"The purpose of this trip is to try and reinforce from my point of view the unwavering support that the State of Israel has in Congress. Quite frankly, Congress has Israel's back. It is very important for the people in Israel to know that their national security interests are legitimate."
Graham also heaped praise on PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad's state-building measures, but said that the only path to statehood was through negotiations.
"To our allies out there who think that some kind of UN-sanctioned state is going to solve all the problems, you are doing more damage than good," he said.
In speaking with The Jerusalem Post after the meeting Rep. Kay Granger (RTexas) said that if the Palestinians refused to return to the negotiating table with Israel, withdrawing US funding would be a option, but that it was still too early to consider that.
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Egypt has one of the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the World. We estimated the cost-effectiveness of implementing a screening and treatment program for HCV infection among Egyptians.
We developed a Markov decision analysis model of the natural history of HCV infection and treatment to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a screening and treatment program for asymptomatic, average-risk Egyptian adults. We used hepatitis C age-specific disease progression rates and prevalence for Egyptians. Lifetime costs related to screening, treatment, disease progression and health utilities have been used with 3% annual discounting. We used a societal perspective, local cost estimates in Egypt, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained, and calculated the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of a hypothetical program of screening and treating Egyptians for HCV versus no screening. Sensitivity analysis was conducted to test uncertainty in the model assumptions.
Under base case assumptions, implementing a screening and treatment program for a 40-year-old, asymptomatic Egyptian adult would cost $1,856 for 19.192 QALYs, while non-screening would cost $1,807 for 19.164 QALYs for the 40 year time horizon. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) is $1,750/QALY (equivalent to about 10,392 LE, Egyptian pound/QALY). If applied to the entire population of 10 to 60 year-olds in Egypt, this program would lead to long-term costs of 2.15 billion dollars, but would save one million life years. Results were the most sensitive to change in disutility by being identified as HCV-positive after screening, as well as probability of receiving treatment after HCV positive diagnosis and probability of successful treatment.
Comparing this model to international standards for cost-effectiveness, implementing a screening and treatment program for HCV in Egypt would be considered very cost-effective. Therefore, we recommend implementing HCV screening and treatment programs to reduce the burden of liver disease in Egypt.
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Ralph, Oscar, Calvin, Karl—most of today's top designers don't even require a last name. But who's next on the road to worldwide, decades-long fashion fame? Vanity Fair has a few ideas. For the publication's September issue, VF's fashion market director, Michael Carl (who you probably know as @carlscrush on Twitter), rounded up the industry's most-sought-after young designers to ask them how they got their big break, who their dream clients are, and about their least favorite trends. Jennifer Fisher hit it big when Rihanna wore her jewelry, and Jason Wu credits Michelle Obama for making him a household name. (He was quick to voice his opinions on acid-wash jeans, too.)
The designers also posed with their "muses" for a group shot photographed by Patrick Demarchelier. Joseph Altuzarra tapped Dree Hemingway, Tabitha Simmons brought Karen Elson, and Public School's Max Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow enlisted Sebastian Stan. Watch Vanity Fair's full video hailing upcoming design talents, above.
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Within the fashion set, Joseph Altuzarra is a widely recognized name. If there was any question about that, he cemented his status as a big-boy designer in June when he took home the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award. But his reputation with the masses remains yet to be determined—he's convinced shoppers don't even know how to say his name. Not yet, anyways.
When his new collaboration for Target is unveiled globally in stores and on Net-a-Porter on September 14, that's likely to change. In the mix are variations on his elevated, everyday pieces, favorited by the likes of Carine Roitfeld and Vanessa Traina Snow, including a striped button-down shirt, tailored blazers, and a three-quarter-length skirt with a thigh-high slit. And, luckily for anyone who has ever coveted his over-the-top trenchcoats, he's offered up a khaki one of the more affordable persuasion.
"I am really excited about the trenchcoat—it looks incredibly expensive," he tells Style.com of his favorite item in the nearly 50-piece collection (prices range from $18 to $90), which has been more than nine months in the making. "The fit on everyone who has tried it on has been phenomenal."
Model Eva Herzigova was one of the few lucky enough to give the pieces an early test run. The designer chose the Czech beauty as the Altuzarra for Target campaign star. "We wanted to speak to a woman and not a girl," he says. "It's not so much about age but more about a certain level of sophistication and maturity and the way that you think about your style. That's something that is very Altuzarra. Eva is someone who I felt really strongly embodied that person."
Though the Altuzarra customer profile might not align with the typical Target shopper, and vice versa, the designer says there is a meeting point for the two. "In a way, it's a different audience, but you are still talking to women who have very busy lives, and they want clothes that don't hinder them but that work for their lifestyles."
Here, in this Style.com exclusive video, catch a first look at some of the pieces and watch the designer talk about the forthcoming collection.
Resort 2015 Cutouts, Like Built-In Air-Conditioning-------
The 2014 Farmers' Almanac was spot-on in its forecast of a wet, hot summer—at least here in NYC, where city dwellers have been experiencing stickier-than-usual conditions and bucketloads of rain. It's no wonder we've been particularly drawn to the Resort collections' cool cutouts. Narciso Rodriguez, Joseph Altuzarra, and the Cushnie et Ochs girls were among those who showed body-con dresses featuring razor-sharp incisions. Gia Coppola took a subtler approach to ventilation at the CFDA Awards back in June, when she wore a patterned Proenza Schouler number that exposed just a sliver of abdomen. Meanwhile, Charlotte Gainsbourg turned up on the Cannes red carpet in a holey Louis Vuitton Cruise top, and Anna Dello Russo donned Anthony Vaccarello's breezy (but not so easy) navy style during the Milan menswear shows.
Marina's Must-Haves: CFDA Award Winner Altuzarra's Striped Pants-------
Congrats to Joseph Altuzarra, who won the CFDA Award for Womenswear Designer last night—though we can't say we're surprised. During New York fashion week, his show is always one of the hottest tickets in town, and his woman is always as powerful as she is feminine. I've been lucky enough to have invested in a few of his pieces over the years, and now that Pre-Fall is hitting stores, I want his navy-and-red-striped pants. It will be the perfect transition piece—a winner, if you will.
Altuzarra pants, $816, Buy it now
Joseph Altuzarra Talks His Forthcoming Target Capsule-------
News broke this morning that 2014 CFDA Womenswear Award nominee and budding master of sensual style Joseph Altuzarra is the latest designer to team up on a capsule with Target. He follows in the footsteps of brands like Proenza Schouler, Prabal Gurung, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and, most recently, Peter Pilotto. "It just felt like the right moment," offered Altuzarra when asked why he signed on to create the almost fifty-piece collection of ready-to-wear, lingerie, and accessories, which will hit Target stores, the retailer's website, and Net-a-Porter on September 14. "I'm so focused on building the Altuzarra universe in the luxury market, but the opportunity to bring my world to a larger audience is really exciting," added the designer, who secured an investment from Kering last year.
Don't expect the forthcoming capsule to be a greatest-hits range—Altuzarra thinks that would be downright rude. "I didn't want this collection to just feel like a rehash of things that we've done before. That wouldn't be fair to the Target customer—almost like I didn't put any effort into it. And it wouldn't be fair to the Altuzarra customer who might want to buy something new and interesting that we're not doing for our own line." Inspired by a world traveler jetting off to far-flung destinations like Paris, Morocco, Tokyo, and Mongolia, the range will include hyper-tailored peplum jackets, pencil skirts, and trenchcoats, all with special details, like embroidery. "I didn't want to assume that because we were doing a collection with Target that it suddenly had to be a much less interesting product. The collection has to stand on its own, and it is details, volume, and tailoring that make a piece feel rich and special." The fabrics, too, will lend a luxury feel to the lineup—satin georgette, Swiss dot, slinky jersey, faux fur and leather, jacquard, velveteen, and stretch twill are used throughout.
Mass-market collaborations have done wonders for many an emerging brand, introducing the labels to an entire new demographic outside of the fashion (and shopping) elite. But still, there is always the question of whether a team-up of this kind can dilute a luxury brand. And though the collection is being produced largely in China, this is not a concern for Altuzarra. "Target contacted us because of what our brand stands for, and they were very encouraging about having us really develop a collection that was respectful of what the Altuzarra brand means," said the designer. "Now, that doesn't mean that we didn't think about who the Target customer is and what she's looking for, but it was really about bringing that customer into our world. There's an appreciation for overall good product no matter what market you're shopping in, and Target and I were on the same page about wanting to produce perfect, uncompromised garments." Said uncompromised garments will all ring in at less than $100. With that in mind, we bet this collection will appeal to loyal fans and, more important, gain him some new ones.


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The Eater Wrap: RN74, 54 Mint and Tony + Alice
It's Friday, and that means it's time for our weekly column from Eater SF, where Eater editor Paolo Lucchesi gives his report on all the restaurant news that's fit to print, including 54 Mint's opening, suspicious Bauer photos, the RN74 buzz machine, and the debate(s) surrounding the best restaurant in town.
1) You wouldn't think that the Chronicle could possibly screw up so much as to accidently run a photo of Michael Bauer during a restaurant review, would you? Well, there was this time...
2) All kinds of new restaurants continue to open throughout the city. This week's debuts were headlined by the latest jewel in the still-developing Mint Plaza crown: 54 Mint, a slick two-tiered Italian joint from a pair of NYC vets.
3) Tony Boudain and Alice Waters finally squared off face-to-face, with the debate centering around tomatoes, hot dogs and getting laid.
4) Over at Ghirardelli Square, the latest rumors have SoMa pizza favorite Pazzia moving into the space that last housed the short-lived Marche. Meanwhile across the square, crickets are still hanging out a Gary Danko's upcoming brasserie site.
5) For better or worse, struggling jazz giant Yoshi's has taken the plunge and put burgers on its menu. Three, to be precise.
6) The biggest—or surely the most-hyped—opening of 2009 thus far has been Michael Mina's ambitious RN74. On the eve of its one-month anniversary, it was time to gawk at the AvroKO design while rounding up the early buzz in another edition of Good News/Bad News.
7) Because the "best restaurant in San Francisco" is certainly not Pasta Pomodoro, many wondered what's really the consensus reader pick for the lofty title. To be sure, it's an impossible debate, and given the sheer number of suggestions (upwards of 30 nominees), a problematic poll question too, but hey, it's an interesting social experiment nonetheless.
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Max Brenner - Boston
- Address:
745 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116Neighborhood:
Back Bay
- Cuisine:
Comfort FoodPrice: $30 and under
Max Brenner - Boston
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.maxbrenner.com/
- Phone: 617-274-1741x
- Hours of Operation:
Mon - Thurs - 10:00am - 11:00pm
Fri - 10:00am - 1:00am
Sat - 9:00am - 1:00am (Brunch served from 10:00am - 3:00pm)
Sun - 9:00am - 11:00pm (Brunch served from 10:00am - 3:00pm)
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Max Brenner
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Entertainment: Max Brenner's signature music play list.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Between Fairfield and Exeter
- Public Transit: Take the MBTA towards Government Center. Our restaurant is located closest to the Copley Station.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Parking Details: Meter street parking and garage parking at the Prudential Center across the street are available.
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Known worldwide as the ultimate destination for chocolate, Max Brenner is the perfect place to eat… and indulge. Fill up on Really Crunchy Mac & Cheese, a pressed waffle sandwich or our ever-popular Brenner Burger. But save room, because the main course is dessert. Experience chocolate to the fullest and enjoy hot chocolate, Choctails, fondues, sugar waffles and more. Our most iconic dishes are served in specially-designed ceramic utensils, turning chocolate consumption into a chocolate ceremony. So double dip, lick your fingers and forget to share because at Max Brenner there aren't rules – all you have to do is really love chocolate.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerComfort Food
- Diners' Choice WinnerKid Friendly
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Max Brenner - Boston reviews from OpenTable diners
183 reviews since April 25, 2014
- Food3.9Service3.6
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
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- Don't waste your timeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/19/2014Very expensive for OK food. Suggest to try one of the surrounding establishments for a meal, then stop at Max for dessert. I got a mexican salad, it was small, and almost pushed $15. I was very surprised at the lack of creativity of the food. Wife is gluten free, forget it. There are only 2 options……salmon, or a no bread sandwich. Again, pushing $15 for a SMALL piece of chicken on a bed of lettuce and sliced tomato. Service was VERY slow, and it was a Tuesday night. Finally, bathroom was gross, although we let the front service know and it seemed they were going to take care of it right away.
- The food was not as I remembered!MkelleyDined on 8/19/2014I went here during RW on a whim because I noticed the sign in the Pru, with my mouth ready to go I made the reservation and made the five minute walk over. The five menus were a overwhelming and I already knew that I was ordering off the RW menu. I had the wings in which some were raw in the middle, the turkey club on the rosemary waffle which was "BLAH" to say the least, and the bonbons which were so so. I was highly expecting the quality of the food to be the same if not better than when they first opened, I was dissapointed. The cooks seemed not to care about what was coming out of their kitchen. The best thing I had was the lemon granita. I defitinely wasted calories this day! :(Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Last time at Max Brenner's!OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/18/2014Max Brenner's is a treat for my niece from Wolfeboro, NH. We went on 8/18, a Monday at 1:30 p.m. My niece's friend has a peanut allergy, which she stated before she ordered. About thirty minutes later, the waiter came out to say that all our food was ready, but that the chef had decided to start OVER on the mac & cheese; he was unsure whether the breadcrumbs were peanut-free. With the food being so late, we had to cancel an appointment for later on. My dessert was an extremely hard, stale chocolate cookie. One hour and 45 minutes later, I talked to the hostess about how bad the entire experience was. The check came to around $100. I asked to see the manager. I waited for several minutes. No manager materialized, so I left.
- Great Chocolate PlaceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/18/2014I love the chocolate desserts. It's a great place to find new ways to have your chocolate. The crepes are amazing and so are the shakes. The food is great too but doesn't compare to the desserts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Dessert; Bad ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/16/2014I went there intending to have a simple dinner with an amazing dessert. That is what I got. Very pleased with all the food I had, and of course the dessert was AMAZING. The specialty drinks are also super delicious, and the bartenders are quick, friendly, and are fun to watch when making these yummy concoctions. The service is where it was lost. We waited 15 min for people to come over and fill out water glasses. By that time we were ready to order. I will admit that we were a large party (7 people), but that does not make up for our waiters lack of attention. He was slow, and inattentive. I recommend to go for dessert or drinks. Dinner is yummy, but with the wait for everything I don't recommend the whole experience.Special Features:
- Food was better than the dessertOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/16/2014I was surprised to find that I really enjoyed my entree way more than dessert. Veggie burger is amazing and the dipping sauce with fries was the best. However chocolate sundae split with my boo was expensive and so so. The strangest part was the chocolate sauce and chips tasted funny, like chemical or soap funny. A little bit of a let down for a place all about a new chocolate culture. Butane we just got the wrong thing. I was excited to tey this place and while I'm glad I did, not sure I'll be rushing back. Though I do wish I'd tried the hot chocolate, that seems like the right thing to get.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- goodOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/15/2014Unique menu but very loud, be prepared to shout across table. Tables also are a tight fitSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- So FunchocolateerDined on 8/14/2014I went here with my friends for a fun night out in the city and we had such a great time! The food was amazing and the desserts were to die for. We all loved it!Special Features:
- Great birthday lunch!!!RisaGDined on 8/14/2014Great service, excellent food - and when my teenage daughter and her friends realized they were too full (from lunch food and milkshakes) to order dessert, the server brought over a platter of candies and sliced strawberries with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate for the girls to enjoy. A wonderful experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Dessert placechrispyhugDined on 8/11/2014This place is much better than Finale which is really the only other "dessert" restaurant around. The dessert ideas and presentations are amazing. Can't wait for the winter to try out the hot chocolate! Highly recommend the shakes as well.Special Features:
- Love itArielleVIPDined on 8/10/2014I love this place! The ambiance and food are equally fabulous.Special Features:
- Chocolate fondueiabostonDined on 8/9/2014Came here for desert only. Very nice quality chocolate and I'm picky. The European Chocolate fondue was decadent. Will definitely come back again.Special Features:
- fun place to goDeeADined on 8/9/2014FUN FUN FUN place to visit at least once. Be prepared to be stuffed and in a chocolate coma!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Too expensiveOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/8/2014Max Brenners is much too expensive for the quality of food, particularly appetizers and deserts.
- Visit not recordedCobaltDined on 8/6/2014We used open table to reserve our seat, when we got to the resturant we had no wait and went straight to our seat. I received an emial the next day questioning why I had not honored my reservation, when I clearly had. The open table idea is great although off putting when the thought of accusational emial accompanying the end of every night due to no fault of your own.Special Features:
- Mixed bagLivinchaosDined on 8/3/2014We came here for Sunday brunch for my daughter's 13th birthday. I don't know if they were understaffed or what. Service was extremely slow. I couldn't get coffee because it had been running cold today. What? Two of my three kids were not happy with their food. Their waffles were hard and not good tasting. My dessert came after my kids had already finished theirs. Very disjointed overall and not sure if I would return again.Special Features:
- Thumbs upCharlieDined on 8/1/2014Good food, not overly priced, friendly service..........Special Features:
- slow servicejuicyqueenDined on 7/28/2014Service was too slow. Did not come aroubd enough especially to clear off dirty plates. Should notify first time customers desserts are large especially when duplicates are ordered.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- yummy foodchocolateheavenDined on 7/26/2014Good service, food is delicious, and the dessert menu is to die for. :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- GreatArielleVIPDined on 7/25/2014The food is awesome and the desserts are heavenly!Special Features:
- Awesome!JHongDined on 7/24/2014Awesome place for those who are looking for good food and delicious desserts. It is the perfect place to hang out with friends and family.Special Features:
- YUMEmilyDined on 7/22/2014Such a fun time here! And the milkshakes are heaven on earth!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lack of Training and ManagementarddDined on 7/22/2014The hostess took at least 4 minutes to stare at her seating screen--the restaurant was practically empty. Once we were seated at an awkwardly placed table we asked to be moved, which seemed to confuse the hostess even more, so we just settled for the first table. Our server was not knowledgeable of the menu at all and could not answer simple questions. Later on in the meal, there was an employee clearing tables and was slamming dishes into the clearing bin, even breaking a few items, multiple times. Another server had brought over our nachos and spilled half the chips off the plate and on to the table, but did not bother to apologize or clean up the mess. The experience was chaotic and baffling.
- Great chocolate, slow serviceKBMcDined on 7/20/2014It took us two hours to eat because of the slow service. The waiter seemed overwhelmed. However the food was good and the chocolate desserts (the fondue, in particular) were awesome. It's a neat place to experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- for tourists and 20 y.o. but...OrangeDined on 7/19/2014I have been a number of times since I have teens so our visits are mainly for them. The menu recently changed and improved so it is not just a chocolate stop. Usually a tourist and 20 y.o. crowd so I won't say this place is particularly kid-friendly; it really depends on the server. We had an excellent one for once (Vitali?) which made this a pleasant time. The one consistent complaint over the years is the hosting staff. Train them better. Even with reservations, they just don't get the table right (first seated us at a dirty table) and often they make you feel as if they could care less. Fortunately, the ill-treated start was soothed by the good chocolate finale so we will forget and return.Special Features:
- small portions, poor servicemomx4Dined on 7/19/2014Food was good, pizzas was good and size acceptable. Chocolate desserts were small, amount of melted chocolate for fondues and ice cream pops was ridiculously small esp for the price!! Poor service, had to ask for utensils, plates and napkins!! Stack of menus left on our table the entire meal, even after I asked she take them! Waitress added an extra dessert on our bill that we didn't order! Thinking this is a tourist spot that does not rely on return business.Special Features:
- GREAT comfort food!ASCCARLDined on 7/18/2014We love Max Brenners for comfort food! The chocolate Ambiance is wonderful! We loved the food and desserts and can't wait to go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DebbieVIPDined on 7/16/2014Good choice only down side...Very loud, need to shout to talk.Special Features:
- Not worth the hypeBahstonDinerDined on 7/10/2014Service was absolutely terrible and the mediocre food didn't make up for that in any way. Dessert was kitschy in presentation, but definitely didn't live up to the hype.
- deliciously richEkerDined on 7/7/2014Be prepared to indulge. All the food is very rich, and every plate is beautifully presented. I ordered the margharita panini which was overflowing with mozzarella. It's good to come on an empty stomach.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- over-ratedlooking4yumDined on 7/6/2014The only spectacular part of our meal was the truffle covered pecans we bought at the counter. The food was underwhelming.Special Features:
- Fun and uniqueMomof3Dined on 7/6/2014Max Brenner is a fun and unique dining experience. I went with my 10 year-old son and we both enjoyed it. They not only have good food but they have an entire menu dedicated to chocolate treats! From chocolate pizza and chocolate burgers to fondu and ice cream, Max Brenner is a delicious experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- All thingsChocolateBruceDined on 7/6/2014While there are many menu items that have nothing to do with chocolate, the entire experience is one not to be missed. Menu offerings from standard fare to some with unique twists. Whatever you choose from the menu, leave room for dessert, as it's all about the chocolate. A great place for a special event, or just a quick bite to eat.Special Features:
- A Chocolate Haven!PreciousRose1Dined on 7/5/2014As a chocolate lover this place was amazing. The chocolate in each dish was just right, not at all over powering. Would definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tough dinner- a lot of mistakesDinwithkidsDined on 7/4/2014First time visit, trucked through rain to get there with two kids. Got bad table with bar members sitting at high top looking down on us, plenty of other tables moved to second best table next to kitchen enterance. Used restroom, soap dispenser on the ground, no paper towels, told wait staff, " Oh I know..." Ordered second beer, were out of that, please pick another. "really" Desert time, their time to shine with chocolate specials. 30 minutes for desert. Told they had to make it, sorry. Got a frozen piece of brownie. What a joke, plus was lied too. Not trying to sound too bitter, but it was a bad experience. Maybe just come for desert next time.Special Features:
- AverageOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/2/2014Service took a while to service us. Wasn't packed. Greeters was very nice. Music was a bit loud.Special Features:
- Not so good experiencelindamahDined on 7/1/2014We, myself and my nieces 12 and 15 went to have some fondue. We specifically went to Boston on the way home from a couple day trip to Salem, Ma. We are from RI. The restaurant lacks in ambiance compared to the one in New York City. The girls liked the fondue and I ordered a hamburger well done with no fries or bun. My hamburger was red in the middle and I was charged $14.95 for a hamburger with no bun and no fries. We would not go back
- my birthday!birthdaygirl27Dined on 6/29/2014First time at Max Brenner's. I have always passed by this restaurant and wanted to go, and I felt by birthday was a good reason. Lovely server! She was patience with us, which means a lot. The food is good. The special happy birthday plate was charming. I love chocolate, the drinks were spectacular. The ice cream was glorious. I just wished they're was more cake in the desert menu. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I will come back for breakfast because that look appealing! Thank you for everything! Dream fulfilled!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Loud. Not kidding.LoudDined on 6/27/2014I've been here before and while I'll come back, just know that the music is extremely loud to the point where you have to yell to have a conversation with your table mates. We made the mistake of going with a couple that have a sight impared child who relies heavily on sound and she was overwhelmed by the noise. I'd say the same would be true for hearing impared guests. Service was good and they tried to help but it was hard based on the space... It doesn't accommodate large parties well. So enjoy the desserts, the food, the drinks.... Just be ready for the noise.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth one visit only.BigfoodieVIPDined on 6/27/2014Over-priced menu with average food and limited selection. We really liked our first experience, enjoyed our 2nd trip, tolerated our 3rd visit because my young daughter wanted to go, but was fed up by our last meal there. The magic disappeared just like the staff when you needed them, and the service continues to decline. When it comes to a restaurant based on chocolate, I think we got "milked."Special Features:


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Fantastic Faith Rubber Bracelets (2 dz)Make Sunday school lesson may fun with these Fantastic Faith Rubber Bracelets. Each of these bracelets features a fun religious message. Perfect for religious events, Sunday School, or as a fun prize at religious themed carnivals. Learn More
Synthetic Large Mustache Assortment (12 pc)Make your costume look even snazzier with a silly mustache from this Synthetic Large Mustache Assortment. These silly mustaches come in a variety of shapes and styles, making them perfect for children. Hand out next Halloween or as a fun carnival prize! One dozen per set. Assorted shapes and styles. Mustaches Measure about 4 Inches. Self Adhesive. Learn More
Carnival Rubber Duckies (1 dz)
Carnival rubber duckies have great circus outfits like strong men, clowns, popcorn salesmen, ringmasters and of course the two-headed ducks as circus curiosities. These are great party favors or prizes for carnivals, backyard circuses or circus themed parties or events.
- Ducks do not float upright.
- 1 dozen per set.
- Assorted carnival ducks.
Make-A-Carnival Stickers (1 dz)
Prepare children for a fun day at the circus with this Make-A-Carnival Sticker Set. These stickers are a great activity for animal carnival or circus themed event.
- 1 Dozen
- Measures: 1 1/2" - 2 1/4"
- 12 Stickers per Sheet
- Assorted Stickers
Big Top Paper Baking Cups (100 pc)
Dress your favorite cupcakes for any fun event with these Big Top Paper Baking Cups. These colorful cupcake baking tops a great decoration for any birthday or bake sale to make your treats look extra sweet.
- 100 Pieces
- Diameter: 1 7/8 "
- Paper
- Assorted Designs
Circus Animal Magnet Craft Kits (1 dz)
Carnival animal magnet craft kit lets kids create a dozen fantastic carnival animals. Assorted in carnival lions, bears and elephants that are ready to stick on the fridge or filing cabinet.
- Completed foam animal magnets measure 4" to 4 1/2"
- Pieces are pre-packaged into 12 kits for individual use
- Instructions and extra pieces included
- Foam glue sold separately
Regular Price: $9.93
Now only: $9.19
Carnival Drink Bottle Labels (1 dz)
Everyone at your party will feel like they are at a real carnival with these Carnival Drink Bottle Labels. Just place on your drinks and make any drink look like a party favor!
- 1 Dozen Carnival Drink Bottle Labels
- Labels Measure 4 3/4"
- Paper
Plastic Carnival Character Stampers (2 dz)
Every little kid loves stamps, especially when they are fun circus designs! Place these fun stamps in circus goody bags or hand out as cheap carnival prizes.
- 2 Dozen Stamps
- Measures: 1 1/2"
- Assorted Colors
- Assorted Designs