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As Per the mythological history padmashalies are the progeny of Rushis. Padmashalies spread over throughout India and are in great numbers in Central India and in bulk in the Central South India. The handloom weaving had been their hereditary occupation. In due course of time, this Rushi santhanam faced various set backs. Thus the plight of Padmashalies of the area under the Nizams Dynasty was pitiable on many counts. One of them was that they were enlisted by the government among those lower communities of society who had to be under compulsory service to the village officers and government officers who used to visit the villagers, without any reasonable remuneration. This system used to be called Vetti Begory. Fortunately, a Padmashali Ayurvedik Medical Practitioner who was on the Panel of Rulers physicians got the name of Padmashalies denotified from that list. However this did not provide relief as there was lacking of required field workers. The lack of education was the other factor of the allround conditions and sufferings. The outdated customs were another set back.
Under such challenging conditions. Shri Guntaka Narsaiah Panthulu with an active cooperative of Shri Barrankela Ramachandraiah and Katakam Srirangam and others picked up courage to mobilize the Padmashali youth and for which there was encouragement from the Padmashali Stalwart. Hakeem Dawat Janardhan Swamy. As a result of that "Nizam Rashtra Padmashali Yuvajana Sangham" was started by Sarvashri Barrenkala Ramachandraiah, Katakam Shrirangam.a Nakka Venkata Swamy, engineer and Eldandi Ananthaiah, engineer and others.
The first conference of the Nizam Rashtra Padmashali Yuvajana Sangham was held during the year 1943 at Tulja Bhavan,Kacheguda, Hyderabad under the Chairmanship of Shri Vaddepalli Vitoba, a famous personality of that time who had migrated to Solapur from Telangana Area.
Sri Konda Lakshman Bapuji was also one of the youth who participated in the conference. By that time, Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji was already in Legal Profession. He was also one of the Executive Committee members of the Akhila Bharata Padmashali Yuvajana Sangaham. Having underwent lot of troubles to get higher education, he was of the firm opinion that the education is the only way for the development of Padmashali community and there should be a shelter for the students coming from rural areas. Hence he proposed a resolution in that conference for promoting a Padmashali Hostel at Hyderabad.
The said resolution had gained momentum in the conference of "Nizam Rashtra Padmashali Kashta Nivarana Sangham" which was presided over by Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji held in Mortad of Nizamabad Distirct during the year 1944.
The third conference of the Nizam Rashtra Padmashali Mahasabha was held 4th to 6th May 1945 at Sirsilla town of Karimnagar District under the Chairmanship of Shri Konda Laxman Bapuji. Shri Guntaka Narsaiah Panthulu had played a very important role in that conference and padmashali brothers from Solapur and Warangal had helped a lot to make it a grand success. Once again a resolution was adopted in that conference for promotion of Padmashali Hostel at Hyderabad.
A memorable personality and a great philanthropist Shri Chilaka Mallaiah garu, a native of Sirsilla town who had migrated to Solapur promised a big donation of Rs.11,111/- for the construction of padmashali hostel to facilitate the students to go for higher education. This had given good encouragement to proceed further in that direction. The working committee of the Nizam Rashtra Padmashali held on 29th and 30th August, 1945 at Sircilla passed a resolution expressing its gratitude to Shri Chiluka Mallaiah for his magnanimous offer of donation. In the same meeting the issue of Padmashali Bhavan was discussed and a resolution was adopted for "Bhavan Construction Committee" with Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji as chairman and Shri Guntaka Narasiah Panthulu as secretary along with other 28 members.
The Fourth Conference of the Nizam Rashtra Padmashali Mahasabha was held during the month of May, 1946 at Warangal under the chairmanship of Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji and with the cooperation and support of promitnent local padmashali leaders like Sarvashri Rama Balaligam, Racharla Rajalingam, Gudimella Venkataranayana, Kusuma Narsaiah & others, the conference was very successful. Once again adopting a resolution in that conference for the construction of padmashali hostel at Hyderabad has given further encouragement to proceed in that direction.
During the month of April, 1947, it was decided to purchase an old building with tiled roof having an area of 1300 square yards situated at Rajmohalla, Hyderabad for Rs.25,000. But there was no money on hand. The promised donations that were to be given by Sarvashri Guntaka Narsaiah Panthulu, Rs.1016, Racharla Rajalingam Rs.1,616, Barrenkala Ramachandraiaha R.s1,016, Chiluka Ramaiah Rs.1016 Mangalapalli Cjhandraiah Rs.516. Chunchu Sattaiah aRs.516 and including the huge donation of Rs.11,111 by Shri Chilaka Mallaiah put together amounted to Rs.16,807 only. Inspite of that, Shri Guntaka Narasaiah Panthulu garu dared to proceed further and gave his promised donation of Rs.1000 as an advance to the house owner and entered into an Agreement and taken a receipt that the amount was paid by Shri Chilaka Mallaiah garu on behalf of the Nizam Rashtra Padmashalli Mahasabha and the transaction would be completed within a month by paying the remaining amount of Rs.24,000 failing which the advance amount given would be forfeited. Hw, then, immediately rushed to Solapur, met Shri Chilaka Mallaiah garu and explained the situation and shown the receipt to him. Having understood the situation, the very broad minded and magnanimous Philathropist Shri Chilaka Mallaiah garu assured to give another Rs.8000 as hand loan in addition to his promised donation of Rs.11,111 to complete the transaction within a month as was agreed upon and he would get the money on the day of Registration. Accordingly, the said property got registered on 3-6-1947 in favour of NIZAM RASHTRA PADMASHALI MAHASABHA represented by Shri Chilaka Mallaiah garu. The premises was named as Padmashali Bhavan in view of undertaking other social and cultural services etc.
As a result of Police Action, the Nizam State was merged with Indian Union on 18th September, 1948 and padmashali leaders like Shri Guntaka Narasaiah Panthulu garu had returned to the State. Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji also returned after all the arrest warrants (including of Nizam Bomb Case) pending against him were withdrawn and again started his legal practice from 1st January 1949. After their return, they continued their social activities for the welfare of padmashalis. During the month of June 1949, Padmashali Hostel was started with 15 students in the same tiled roof building that was purchased two years back.
As the place was not sufficient for multiple welfare activities of the padmashalis, the adjacent land admeasuring 900 square yards was also purchased for Rs.6,000 on 4-2-1953, thus making the total area of 2200 square yards. As plan for beautiful Building Complex was drawn and donations were collected from individuals and also through different organizations. As the Handloom Co-op. movement was under the leadership of Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji and Shri Guntaka Narasaiah Panthulu, they could benefit the Handloom Weavers in the supply of yarn. As a result, the Handloom Weavers had voluntarily donated at the rate of one rupee per loom, the total of which amounted to Rs.64,864 towards Building Fund. From out of the said fund, hand loan amount of Rs.8,000/- given by Shri Chiluka Mallaiah garu was returned to him. By the efforts of Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji, the purchasers of the power looms of the Netha Co-op Spinning Mills, had given a donation Rs.25,000 and contractors who were supply frame looms to the Hyderabad Handloom Weavers Central Co-op. Association Ltd. (HYCO) gave a fund of Rs.12,000 for Padmashali Bhavan. And with the Cooperation of the Chairman, Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji & Vice-Chairman Shri Guntaka Narsaiah Panthulu. Office Bearers and also the employees of the Hyderabad Handloom Weavers Central Co-op Association, (HYCO) funds were collected to the tune of Rs.72,303 during the years between 1956-1960.
On 7th May, 1954 foundation stone was laid for new''Padmashali Bhavan Complex' by Andhra Pitamaha, Padmabhushan Shri Madapati Hanumantha Rao garu, who was a wellwisher of Padmashali Community and encouraged to undertake Hostel activities. This function was presided over by Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji.
At the initiative of Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji, he and quite a good number of Padmashali Leaders, Youth, and hostel students had voluntarily rendered manual lab our (Shramadanam) in digging of the foundation of the building. This contribution had been unique in creating the most appreciable and ideal social service. The Shramadanam photo taken at that time even-to-day inspires the youth to do Social Service.
To extend great honour to the unique pilanthrophistic family of Shri Chiluka Mallaiah garu, on 22nd April, 1984 the newly constructed building was got inaugurated by Smt. Chilaka Narasamma Bai, wife of Shri Chiluka Mallaiah garu. This function was presided over by Shri Konda Lakshman Bapuji.
Chiluka Hall
The Round hall in the ground floor situated in the middle of the Bhavan with main entrance of the building was named as "Chiluka Hall" as a token of gratitude for his huge donation.
Hostel Shifted to New Building
On the same day newly constructed hostel building was inaugurated by shifting boarders from the old building.
NEW BUILDING (Construction of Padmashali Hall)
In order to take up more and more social and cultural activities a Padmashali Hall was constructed during 1984. Donors names are written on a marble stone and their photos are exhibited in the Hall. Shri Vanam Sudharshan had givne a big donation of Rs.51,000 and as per his desire, the dias of the Hall was named in the memory of his parents as "Smt.Vanam Sattemma & Shri Vanam VenkannaVedika". Shri Durgam Narsimloo had given a donation of Rs.51,116 and as per his desire, the dining hall was named in the memory of his mother "Smt. Durgam Lacchamma Bhojana Shala".
In order to meet the extensive needs of the social and cultural activities, a construction programme of 1st floor on the existing Padmashali Hall was taken up and inaugurated by Shri Durgam Narsimloo, Chairman of the trust on 11-10-1992. By collection of donations from the kind hearted Padmashalis, the Kalyana Mandapam was completed. Their names are written on Marble stone and their photos are exhibited in the hall.
For the construction of the dias of this Hall, Shri Nomula Swamy Das garu had given a big donation of Rs.75,000 and as per his desire, it was named as "Smt. Nomula Nagamma and Swamy Das Vedika". Shri Durgam Narsimloo had given a donation of Rs.65,000 for the construction of right wing of the Hall and as per his desire it was named as Smt. Durgam Lakshmamma & Narsimloo Dampathulu Vibhagam. Shri Chippa Raghuramulu & Brothers had given a donation of Rs.61,116 for the construction of Guest Rooms and frontage connecting to the main Hall and as per the desire, it was named after their parents as "Smt.Chippa Pentamma & Shri Babaiah Dampathulu Vibhagam".
In connection with the celebrations of "Sahasra Poorna Chandra Darshana Amrutostsavam" of Shri Guntaka Narasaiah Panthulu garu held during the year 1986, with his own donation and others, of "G.N.PANTHULU WING" was constructed on the first floor of the main road side of the building. Subsequently second floor was also constructed and both the first and second floors were inaugurated on the day of Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Padmashali Bhavan on 01-05-1998.
The 2nd Floor on the Function Hall was constructed within a period of 8 months and on 26th January 2009 it was inaugurated by Acharya Konda Lakshman Bapuji. During the year 2007 Trustees utilising the funds of the trust had constructed two floors on the ground floor in the available space. These three floors are constructed with ultra modern facilities connecting the previous three storied building either side, dismantling the previous trust office and Archarya Konda Lakshman Bapuji Diamond Jubilee Hall (Mini Hall before Chiluka Hall) and now it is named as Konda Lakshaman Bapuji Diamond Jubilee Block. This is inaugurated by Acharya Konda Lakshman Bapuji on 15.08.2007. Now it looks like a Corporate Office Complex having three floors with Lift, Intercom, Internet, Website, Computerized accounting facilities.
- The ground floor is accommodate with Lift, Trust office and Marriage Bureau.
- The first floor is accommodated with the office records of the Weavers Welfare Trust.
- The second floor is a Meeting Hall for the Trust Board.
A separate wing on the right side of the function hall is provided with modern tiles and fittings, furniture like tables, chairs etc. are provided for separate offices for All India Padmashali Sangham, Telangana Padmashali Sangham, Greater Hyderabad Padmashali Sangam and Tirupati Anna Satram with each having individual offices, toilets and bath rooms. The maintenance and cleaning of these offices are maintained by trust only. A full time office boy is provided for these Sangham by the trust. A separate telephone connection is provided for them.


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Saison Style Ale (Sonoma Farmhouse) - Lagunitas Brewing Company
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Reviews by djbreezy:
3.65/5 rDev +6.4%
On tap at Belmont Station in PDX.
appearance - yellow and transparent, some lacing, white head
smell - fruit, grass, lemon
taste - lemon and spice, fruit, grassy, wheat
mouthfeel - light, well carbonated
overall - pretty standard saison fare, refreshing
12-25-2011 21:44:39 | More by djbreezy
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3.35/5 rDev -2.3%
This is a beer that I've actually had before the bottle I'm reviewing, when I was recently on the West Coast earlier in the spring. A friend told me to watch out for the Hop Stoopid, which was an amazing beer, and when I saw another entry in Lagunitas' "Sonoma Farmhouse" series, I was very intrigued. In the bottle out there, it was cheap and attractive, but I was left disappointed. Especially in the massive lineups we were concocting out there, this beer didn't stand out and was even bland. Perhaps trying this beer again in basically the same kind of company was a mistake (part of a tasting that included several Russian River and Lost Abbey beers), because the same thing happened. While this beer was pretty much a by-the-books Saison, it doesn't seem to make much sense to not even give this beer some kind of Hops characteristic or impart some small signature that we have come to know and love Lagunitas for. Basically, this bomber is an orthodox, nice Saison, that hits all of the right flavors on the nose but is disappointing overall -- mild, thin, bland in color and not complex. That being said, this is a killer Summer beer that you could drink all day long, but it paled in comparison to some of the monsters we were grappling with.
05-08-2008 23:23:12 | More by brewdogmrb
3.58/5 rDev +4.4%
On tap at The Common Table.
The beer pours a gold-amber color with a medium-sized white head. The aroma has a lot of wheat in it, with some grass from the hops and also some Belgian yeast notes.
The flavor is similar. I get a lot of pepper from the yeast, as well as a little bit of orange citrus and a lot of wheat. There is some hop flavor but not any bitterness.
Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.
11-21-2011 04:06:51 | More by Mora2000
3.53/5 rDev +2.9%
This is different from the Pinot Barreled version as it is not barreled. Hazy gold pour with a dense white head. Excellent lacing Banana, yeast, straw, and apples in the nose. A hint of pineapple and metal may occur. Smooth, sweet bubblegum and banana in the flavor. Honey, wheat, pears, orange zest, spice, and yeast come around frequently. Slightly musty, but in a good way. Leans toward the trippel in flavor.
12-10-2008 17:44:12 | More by magictrokini
3.68/5 rDev +7.3%
On Tap
Churchill's Pub & Grille
San Marcos, CA
Clear golden yellow with a somewhat small near-white head that doesn't leave much stick down the glass.
The aroma is that of a classic saison: some lemon, distinctive yeast, a bit of black pepper, and a bit of hay and grass.
The flavor is similar to the aroma and quite classic. The lemon and yeast are the main elements, with a bit of distinctive pepper and grass character.
Medium bodied with lower to moderate carbonation.
A classic saison that lacks a bit in appearance and mouthfeel.
03-07-2012 22:15:49 | More by ehammond1
4.28/5 rDev +24.8%
This beer pours a very light golden yellow color, with a thin white head. The head fades fast, leaving pretty much no lace.
This beer has a pleasent grainy aroma. I can smell some spicy yeasy notes. Coriander and ginger. Slightly peppery also.
This beer tastes much like it smells. Grainy with some spicy flavor. It also has a slightly grassy hop flavor.
This beer is crisp and refreshing. It leaves a slightly peppery aftertaste.
This beer would probably make a good session beer. It is not too high in alcohol, and the flavor is nice.
Overall: Lagunitas has always been, to me, hit or miss. This beer is a hit. I liked it and I am sad that it took me this long to try it.
05-22-2009 21:27:39 | More by OStrungT
3.75/5 rDev +9.3%
08-11-2014 22:32:51 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME
3.5/5 rDev +2%
01-23-2014 14:26:19 | More by Griffith
3.33/5 rDev -2.9%
This was a very drinkable beer, however the finish left me wanting a lot more flavor and spice. Immediately after being poured a very earthy, hoppy aroma comes through, definitely reminds me of a farmhouse ale. The beer is well carbonated although the head dissipates fast. The taste is quite delicious smooth, crisp with the saison style hops and malt. I just wish the flavors were a little stronger, typically I think of a belgian ale as being cloudier and with alot more spice. I guess if you like a milder cleaner style of saison then this would be a good brew for you.
11-29-2007 10:22:40 | More by nbree00
3.2/5 rDev -6.7%
22oz bottle.
A- Pours a golden orange color with a thin white head that leaves a moderate amount of lacing.
S- The aroma features faint malt and citrus notes and yeast. Not much spiciness or funk that I have come to love in Saisons.
T- The taste also lacks many of the characteristics that I enjoy in Saisons. It is more malty with hints of citrus and lacking the spices and hoppy finish.
M- The taste is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation.
D- Not bad, but it is definitely lacking in overall character.
08-15-2008 03:36:51 | More by cjgator3
3.48/5 rDev +1.5%
Quick review from the bar.
A- Bright golden straw color with a light orange hue. Head is 1 finger and sticks around for the duration.
S- Crisp and sweet. Candi sugar and citrus are the highlights with a little bit of "funk" thrown in.
T- Green apples, lemons, oranges and candi sugar.
M- Thin to medium with high carbonation.
D- Pretty drinkable due to the refreshment factor but still a little too sweet for sessioning.
04-11-2008 19:17:56 | More by MMAJYK
3/5 rDev -12.5%
12-13-2011 07:37:10 | More by GRG1313
3.2/5 rDev -6.7%
this was a last second pick up from Capones in Norristown.
Slightly cloudy with a pale pilsen gold hue. a high level of carbonation can be seen as tightly knit bubbles float to the top. A light thin eggshell hued head caps this refreshing looking brew.
Earthy, grainy notes take the forefront but a metallic blast cuts through it all. I searched for some sour notes but only found sweet malts and possibly some earthy/herbal hop aromas. The metallic note is very distracting.
Pilsner grains, sweet malts and an earthy, just barely, pepper character come through. This beer is clean, way too clean for the style. Nothing is offending, too extreme or too subdued but it just lacks any umph.
Mouthfeel is smooth and dry with spot on carbonation. What it lacks in taste makes up in mouthfeel and body. This beer is easy to put down, no doubt about it. There is nothing offending about this brew just not a lot of character. If this were on tap, this would make a helluva contender to pair with just about any hearty dinner or rustic sandwich at lunch. It's clean, crisp profile makes a perfect pair with just about any meal.
11-29-2008 03:11:22 | More by Jettanbass9
3.75/5 rDev +9.3%
02-27-2013 09:55:37 | More by leprakhan
2.75/5 rDev -19.8%
Appearance- Pours a fairly clear, golden- light amber corlor with a nice frothy, white head that ihas some retention, and a good level of lacing.
Aroma- Lots of malt sweetness with hints of corriander. Not much else. Very crisp smelling however. Gets a woody smell as it warms.
Taste- Contrary to the aroma, very little malt sweetness. A very subtle, complex sour-mash A tad in the bittering hops. Not much else. It doesn't taste bad, just not much like a Saison.
Mouthfeel- Light bodied with a good level of carbonation. The water they used was far to hard for the style. Probably the root of all their problems.l.
Drinkbility- Not really a Saison, but a nice, easy-drinking, over-priced lawnmower beer.
01-22-2008 04:32:11 | More by theopholis
3.25/5 rDev -5.2%
This is the second of the new Lagunitas "Sonoma Farmhouse" label - the first being Hop Stoopid. The look was clear, yellow and fizzy and the smell was pleasant yeast and spice but way too subtle. The taste was also crisp, clean and yeasty with hints of some white pepper and coriander. I would like to see this unfiltered and spiced up since it is a good beer base but lacking much for the style. Well at least they had the decency to call it "saison style" since it is not a great saison but a decent session beer.
03-08-2007 05:35:06 | More by lou91
South Carolina
4/5 rDev +16.6%
Grabbed this bottle in a trade recently as well. One of those that I never would have sought out, but was very glad that it found me. I used this as a nightcap believe it or not as I was just in the mood for the style. Served cold and poured into a fluted pilsner glass, this one was consumed on 04/12/2009.
The pour was very nice, very bright with a rich head of white that came up over the top almost immediately. Really nice retention at first before it faded down into nothing after a few moments. Loaded with carbonation that kept reinforcing it though, this was definitely top notch. The aroma was light, airy, with a hint of light hops and a touch of peach like fruit notes. Hints of light grass and lots of grain as it warms, a touch of sour as well in the nose. Nice smooth, clean and light feeling as I take the first sip, it was really quite refreshing I have to say. Light apple and grass like flavors were the dominant notes here. Really nice and tight flavor profile, I had no issue at all with getting this one down in a hurry.
Overall a very solid, very light and quite session able version of the style. I could see this one as my go to summer beer. Really very, very well done.
04-14-2009 00:27:28 | More by mikesgroove
3.25/5 rDev -5.2%
Pours a nice golden color with a 2 finger fluffy white head. Smell is nice and yeasty.
Taste then bores you. Flavor is weak. Like a weak Belgian pale. Some yeasty earthiness and a touch of malt. Lacks almost any complexity. As it warms, it does take on just a touch of delicacy, but otherwise retains its mediocrity.
Mouthfeel is creamy, but finishes watery. Drinkability is ok.
Not recommended. One of the most boring saisons I have had. At least the Hop Stoopid is truly a good beer.
07-31-2007 06:14:41 | More by rallison
4.25/5 rDev +23.9%
06-24-2013 20:56:31 | More by Spaz7
New York
3.4/5 rDev -0.9%
On-tap at Beer Authority, New York, NY
A: The beer is slightly hazy pale yellow in color. It poured with a quarter finger high off white head that left a thin layer of bubbles covering the surface and lots of lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: There are moderately strong aromas of lemon citrus and grainy malts in the nose along with some hints of spices.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and has lots of lemony citrus and grainy malts in the flavors. There are some very slight hints of sourness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation. No dryness is perceptible.
O: The lemony aromas and flavors of this beer are nice except that it seems it could have used some more dryness and spices.
11-03-2012 18:20:07 | More by metter98
3/5 rDev -12.5%
On Tap @ Papago
The beer resides a clear gold with a portly creamy white head that fades leaving the lace to form a thin veil upon the glass. Nose has a fair to middling malt aroma, slight hint of hops, citrus like crispness, start is somewhat sweet, with a touch of bitterness at the back, top is light to moderate in feel. Finish has a prickly acidity, the hops understated but present with a sour and dry aftertaste, seems to pick up on all fronts as it warms to the glass and room, fair drinking beer, certainly not as good as expected from Lagunitas!
11-28-2007 20:33:11 | More by Gusler
4.1/5 rDev +19.5%
Wow, one of the first times I cannot BELIEVE how off I feel so many people are (including some quite solid reviewers). "Not very saison like" seems to be a common complaint... not like WHAT saisons?
It does not have the rich fullness of some of the super saisons, or the sour notes... but it has the incredibly distinctive saison yeast character going in full spades. There's little to no spice (what there is, is yeast derived), but that's not necessary for the style. And the funk is mild... but compared to the "saisons" brewed that are thick with too much residual sweetness, and improperly and overly spiced... I don't get how this gets knocked so severely.
I really was hesitant to even waste 3.49 on this, given the negative reviews (and my own previous experience with bad saisons), but I found this refreshing, incredibly drinkable, with proper body, and a mild flavor and aroma. Hops are present but complimentary, just balancing and adding a bit of grass and spicy dryness.
Really, an unfairly maligned beer. I would love to serve this in a blind saison tasting in the early going. And at a ridiculously low price point compared to almost every other saison, a beer that I'll be proud to have on hand.
01-27-2008 05:43:09 | More by errantnight
2.9/5 rDev -15.5%
Very clear dark gold color. Head is little to none and there is no yeast.
What is this? Maltyness from Lagunitas?! Malts dominate the nose, but not sure that they picked the right style to start doing that. I get honey, hawaiian bread, malty sweetness and flour.
Definately strange. Might be the most malty saison I have ever had. Not much funk and some...but not much hops. Kind of wheat-esque hay tasting. Earthy.
This is not a bad tasting beer, but definitely not a good example of the style. Lagunitas surprised me with this one...both for the fact it is heavily malty and that it does not taste that great. Will pass on this one next time.
BTW...Came in last in a blind tasting we did with DuPont, LeMerle, Phantome, Boulevard and Hennepin
09-25-2008 04:17:02 | More by twiggamortis420
3.5/5 rDev +2%
07-07-2013 21:14:03 | More by GABrew
3.18/5 rDev -7.3%
San Francisco reached in the 90s today so I reached for this saison
Looks like the urine of a budweiser.
Smells of some sweet honey, not much else.
Tastes of tartness, apples, refreshing on a hot hot day.
Lingering aftertaste of macroness.
Great lawn mowing beer, as its not too alcoholy. Not a bad beer, not great, but not bad.
05-16-2008 04:39:13 | More by Murchmac
Saison Style Ale (Sonoma Farmhouse) from Lagunitas Brewing Company
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Album Rating: 4.2
but I was still planning to listen to it Dev :-(
I dig the fact that it's kind of drone based but still cyclical enough to be structured; the production of it - it's so fucking crisp - plus the whole sci-fi sheen it's smeared in. I don't know, I went in not expecting big things (because it is 2 hours long, and I wasn't the biggest fan of his first ambient album) but this just blew me away because of it's fucking impressive atmosphere. The man can literally walk into any genre and just set gold standards - from drum & bass to its minimal "autonomic" counterpart, to house, to techno and now ambient. Genius, who very rarely misses the mark, which is beyond impressive given the size of his outputDigging: Banks - Goddess
but I was still planning to listen to it Dev :-(
Digging: Banks - Goddess
Can't decide whether I like this or Black Sands more :/Digging: Arc Iris - Arc Iris
Digging: Arc Iris - Arc Iris
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound OffYeah he absolutely nailed the atmosphere, and the production is the cherry on top. Digging: Strawberry Switchblade - Strawberry Switchblade
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Album Rating: 4.2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EAdbkbca_0
Album Rating: 4.5Hmm good point, which I can totally understand. For me personally though, I need some sort of rhythmic structure in my electronic music. His atmosphere is indeed superb, but I can't handle that sort of thing for two hours straight, unless I just employ it as background noise while I'm doing other stuff.Digging: Interpol - El Pintor
Digging: Interpol - El Pintor
Album Rating: 4.2Yeah I was kind of surprised how well it worked on me, because, while everyone knows I love electronic music, my main love will always be more beat-oriented stuff. And I think there's something to be said about the merits of music that work as just background music; to me there's a difference between that and say, "white noise"
Album Rating: 4.0This is good. I love it.
Grey Reverend's solo album was pretty bad btw
Album Rating: 4.0Antenna is the bizness
Album Rating: 4.5Dude how did I miss this. I listen to so much trip-hop. It is definitely better than Black Sands.
This is some seriously sexy music
Album Rating: 4.5Yes! Wonder which direction he'll go next, more dance oriented or back to more chilled out trip-hop.
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Album Rating: 4.5Thanks! Your review is really great. It's simple and to-the-point
As for the music, I hope he sticks with something close to what he did on this album. Black Sands had really good execution and writing but was not terribly unique. His earlier stuff was a tad too simplistic for my tastes. I trust that whatever Bonobo does it will be good. He has had a generally excellent career
Album Rating: 4.2god damn I forgot how good this album was. super pumped about seeing him this Friday
aus tour in jan sweet can't wait to get out of my head and dance like it's 1999Digging: Broods - Evergreen
Digging: Broods - Evergreen
Album Rating: 4.0Excellent stuff.
Album Rating: 4.5god damn I forgot how good this album was. super pumped about seeing him this Friday
Have fun man. Best show I've seen so far, this year.
god damn I forgot how good this album was. super pumped about seeing him this Friday
Album Rating: 4.2I'm planning on writing up a 5/5 review for Black Sands sometime in the near future. I love this, don't get me wrong, but Black Sands has probably become my favorite album ever
Album Rating: 4.5Wow, nice to hear! Looking forward to it.
oh cool, downloaded it a few days ago
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text: looks like the game is getting even better. Vasquez will be in College Park and wants to play. Eric Hayes is in, Steve Francis will join the festivities as well. Move the game to Cole and it would be one of the best event in years. My first midnight madness was back in 1990, and it was fun back then. This has all the makings of a great night. We can all thank the NBA lockout.


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From LifeType Wiki
Model-View-Controller in LifeType
LifeType uses a slightly modified version of the Model-View-Controller pattern as its internal core structure. Explaining the MVC pattern is beyond the scope of this document so please have a look at the following documents if you are not yet familiar with it: http://www.phppatterns.com/index.php/article/articleview/11/, http://ootips.org/mvc-pattern.html, http://java.sun.com/blueprints/patterns/MVC-detailed.html
Introduction to MVC
You may agree or not with the suitability of the MVC pattern for 3-tiered web applications. There have been countless hot discussions about the topic and there will be many more in the future, but the bottom line is that this is how LifeType is built and this is not likely going to change in the future. If interested, these are the main reasons why MVC was chosen for LifeType:
- It is a known pattern, known to work and with which LifeType developers were quite familiar.
- It clearly separates what is content from what is logic, both at a conceptual (when we look at the system from a design point of view) level and at a technical level (when we code)
- Using a controller, our pages become simpler and more elegant, rather than having a huge if-else branch covering all possibilities.
- Sun recommends it in its Java Blueprints documents, and Jakarta Struts is built based on MVC (however this might hardly be a reason for some people)
The difference between LifeType's implementation and the "official" implementation is that in the official one, the controller is the one choosing the view based on the action that was executed, its result and the input. In the case of LifeType, things are a little bit easier and we simply let the current action choose its view, or how it is going to present the data. Once the action has finished processing, the controller will simply take the view chosen by the action, render it, and send the output back to the client.
Components of an MVC architecture
The Controller
In LifeTyp, the controller has been implemented using the Front Controller pattern. Users wishing to extend LifeType by adding new actions, do not have to provide their own controller. The Model layer of the MVC pattern is provided by both classes extending the Action class (these are the ones with which the controller deals) and extending the Model class, which provides database access. Since PHP does not provide multiple inheritance, we will usually need one class extending Action and one or more than one extending from Model to provide access to data. Regarding the View layer, it is provided by the View class, which is a very simple implementation of a view.
In order to implement the controller, the Front Controller pattern was chosen (references: http://java.sun.com/blueprints/corej2eepatterns/Patterns/FrontController.html, http://wact.sourceforge.net/index.php/FrontController, http://phppatterns.com/index.php/article/articleview/81/1/1/) The Front Controller provides a kind of "central hub" where all the requests are received and routed to the most suitable Model (Action, in the context of LifeType) class.
The controller has table that maps an action parameter (a parameter that comes in the request) with a class. It can also take care of dynamically loading the Action classes if needed, and provides support for easy data validation.
Being the central point where all requests go through, some operations that have to be executed at every request could be placed there. However, the implementation of a front controller is very easy and does nothing more than loading the right class and allowing action classes to validate their data before processing the request (more on this later) The class that implements a generic controller is in file *class/controller/controller.class.php*.
A very simple implementation of a script using LifeType's front controller implementation, could look like this:
<?php include_once( "class/controller/controller.class.php" ); $actionMap["Default"] = "DefaultAction"; $actionMap["ViewArticle"] = "ViewArticleAction"; $actionMap["AddComment"] = "AddCommentAction"; $controller = new Controller( $actionMap, "op" ); $controller->process( $_REQUEST ); ?>
After including the necessary code, we define an array with the mappings. The key of the array is the string identifying the action class and the value of the action parameter in the request that the client will have to use to trigger an action, while the value in the array is the name of the action class. Action classes can be found in class/action/.
Next, we create an instance of a Controller object. The first parameter is the array with the mappings while the second one is the name action parameter that the controller will search in the request. Therefore, requests will have to look like http://.../index.php?op=ViewArticle&extraParameters. The controller will detect the "op" parameter and will use it to find the right action. If there is no action parameter in the request, or there is no action class assigned to a given parameter, the controller will execute the action identified with the key "*Default*". If it doesn't exist, it will throw an error.
If we wish to add more actions to the public side of LifeType, then we can have a look at *class/controller/controllermap.properties.php*. If we wish to add more actions to the admin interface, then the class to look at is *class/controller/admincontrollermap.properties.php*. The class/controller/blogcontroller.class.php and class/controller/admincontroller.class.php are only commodity classes that automatically load the right mappings, if interested.
In the MVC pattern, action classes encapsulate all the business logic of our application
Actions in LifeType
Once we have set up our mappings and created a Controller object, it is time to get into action (no pun intended) In order to provide some logic to our application, we have to create our own action classes by extending the Action base class (*class/action/action.class.php*). The Action class is a very simple class that has a constructor and a method called *perform()*. The perform method is the most important one because it is the one that the controller automatically calls when processing a request. *Our action class won't work and the controller will throw an error if we don't provide this method!*.
The perform() is the one that encapsulates the logic behind the action and the one that chooses a view. For example, if we had an action called ViewArticleAction, the perform() method would take care of fetching the article from the database, choosing the right view (probably, ViewArticleView) and returning control to the controller.
The Action class has the following private attributes:
- _view: Points to the chosen view. If no view has been chosen yet, then it points to nothing.
- _request: This is a Request object that provides methods getValue and setValue for accessing the request that came from the client. Alternatively, we can always use the $_REQUEST global array provided by PHP.
- _actionInfo: An ActionInfo object that provides the action with information such as which was the action parameter name, its value, amongst others.
Very roughly, a simple class that fetches an article and puts it in a view (though we don't know how that works yet) would look like:
<?php include_once( "class/action/action.class.php" ); class ViewArticleAction extends Action { function ViewArticleAction( $actionInfo, $httpRequest ) { $this->Action( $actionInfo, $httpRequest ); } function perform() { $articles = new Articles(); $article = $articles->getArticle( $this->_request->getValue( "id" )); $this->_view = new ViewArticleView(); $this->_view->setValue( "article", $article ); return true; } } ?>
We will assume that the Articles class takes care of fetching articles and that its getArticle method takes exactly one parameter (the article identifier), and that it returns an object containing information about the object (even though simplified, this is how it basically works in LifeType)
Once we have what we were looking for, we can create our own view and place a first value in it (more on views later) and return a positive result to the controller.
So far, it was easy. But how about data validation? Is there an easy way to check if the data sent by the client was correct and if not, stop the whole process throwing an error...? The anwer is "Yes" :)
This could still be done by adding even more error control to the perform() method, but in combination with action classes, the controller will allow you to check for errors inside an specific function and if an error was found, it will not even execute the perform() method of the class. See Forms and data validation for more information on how to perform checks for data validation and how to deal with forms in LifeType.
Pre-defined Action classes
- BlogAction
- AdminAction
Views take care of laying out the data and generating the right format for users. Views usually generate XHTML code in LifeType but they can potentially generate any kind of output (XML, PDF, etc)


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Archive → July, 2008
Montreal Against Rails
Montreal. Let's unite against this thing called Ruby on Rails. It has been making our life way too easy. Let's get out of our comfort zones and explore new things!
This coming September 16, we're completely changing the format of Montreal on Rails. Actually, it'll be anything BUT about Rails. Let's call it Montreal Against Rails.
First of all, I have a big surprise for you all. Straight from this lil' country called the USA, James Robertson will introduce our Ruby heads to Seaside, a web framework for Smalltalk which is gaining a lot of momentum.
Second, our very own Marc-André Cournoyer will talk about racks. Nice Racks that is. (currently considering changing the venue to Paré for the occasion)
Thirdly, I'll quickly introduce you to another Ruby framework: Merb. It is considered to be the #1 alternative to Rails by many. I'll go over the pros and cons and explain why we switched to Merb (from Rails). I'll also tell you why you should (or should not) switch too.
Please join me and rebel against Rails! September 16!
PS: In case you didn't get the joke, we still love Rails, don't worry But the event is NOT a joke!
Yup! I just realized that our next meet up will be the TENTH! We've come a long way since our no-donut, totally crammed McGill classroom!
Hugo Frappier volunteered to talk about Solr and acts_as_solr. This will be a great talk if you need to implement search in your Rails application and/or if you're having problems with English/French searching.
It'd be great to have a second speaker… nothing long or complicated… about 15-20 minutes. If you're interested, send me an email: carl at karabunga dot com. If you have never presented yet, please think about giving back.
As usual, please RSVP on Upcoming.org.
See you soon!
Looking for speakers!
Hello world!I hope you're all having a great summer! We'll be resuming our MoR activities this coming August 19 and I need people to speak. Either 1 or 2 people depending on the length of the talk.If you have something to talk about (doesn't need to be a complex subject!), please email me at carl at karabunga dot com. See you soon!


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Natasha Harvey misses long jump finals at the World Junior Track Championship
Aug. 17, 2006
BEIJING - Jacksonville University track and field athlete, Natasha Harvey, can finally take a break from jumping. On Wednesday, Harvey represented the U.S. junior national team in the long jump at the World Junior Track Championship in Beijing, but missed qualifying for the finals.
"We are so proud of Tasha for making the U.S. team," said JU head coach Ron Grigg. "Many of the American athletes have been having a tough time at this competition since it occurs `out of season' for them. She will cheer on the rest of her teammates through the conclusion of the meet and then return to school ready for a great sophomore campaign."
Harvey tallied a mark of 19' 1.5" (5.83m) to finish ninth in group A of the long jump preliminaries. She would have needed to finish in the top five to qualify for the finals.
Since completing her freshman campaign at JU, Harvey has competed in the long jump at the NCAA Championships, U.S. Junior Track Championships and AT&T U.S. Track Championships. She earned a spot on the U.S. junior national team after winning a tiebreaker at the U.S. Junior Track Championships on June 22. She also placed seventh at the U.S Track Championships with a mark of 21'4.75" (6.52m).
Harvey and the rest of the Dolphins' track & field squad will look to defend their 2006 Atlantic Sun Indoor and Outdoor Championships starting in January 2007.


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Carnival style floats, acrobats and animals all took part in the annual Three Kings parade in central Madrid on Saturday, where the crowds celebrated the eve of the Epiphany.
In Spain, the day the three wise men arrived in Bethlehem is considered more important than Christmas Day.
The Three Kings parade is held every year on January 5 and is a chance to see Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar in a theatrical show of lights, costumes and fantasy.
Many children believe it is the wise men who bring them presents at Christmas and wait until January 6 to open their gifts.
11-year-old David said: "To see the three wise men, that's what we are here for, to see the wise men live."


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At the Kelvin hall here in Glasgow. Whats your thoughts on this fight??.
I will be covering the bill then off out in the west end as its my bday lol
link to announcement by Tom Gray
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As experts predicted, ESPN will pay $80m/year for the Champions Bowl per SBD this morning. Same money as Rose Bowl.From ESPN's Kristi Dosh It's odd to see ESPN's sports business reporter passing on a report on ESPN by the Sports Business Daily, but the big four-letter really does keeps its business and journalism sides separate. Anyway, this is a huge payday for just one bowl game. If the pot gets split up evenly all around, that's $40 million to each conference, $4 million to each Big 12 school, and $2.86 million to each SEC school. Incidentally, that kind of math is what argues against Big 12 expansion in the future.
#Big12's Chuck Neinas told @1049TheHorn a colleague in the #SEC told him, "Don't expand beyond 12 because 14 becomes unruly."From Chip Brown This quote could mean something or it could mean nothing depending on just who this "colleague" is. Don't bet on ever finding out this colleague's identity, though. As much as anything, Neinas is probably just trying to keep the conference's expansion cards close to the vest. For one thing, he likely won't be making any real decisions because incoming, non-interim commissioner Bob Bowlsby should be taking the lead on the issue. For another, things can get out of hand quickly. The real lesson the conference has apparently learned from the SEC is to go slowly and do everything you can to make it look like your expansion targets approached you, not the other way around.
TAMU to SEC in a holding pattern this morning. Invite contingent on the Big 12 schools promising not to sue SEC. Baylor still holding out.Tony Barnhart on the Texas A&M situation Baylor's lawsuit threats are apparently all that's holding up the official announcement of the Texas A&M move to the SEC. The reason is likely because they don't have some kind of standing invitation to another power conference if the Big 12 goes away. Texas, TTU, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State can go to the Pac-12. Missouri is reportedly high on the SEC's list of candidates for the 14th school. The Kansas schools almost certainly have standing Big East invites, and Iowa State had one back in summer of 2010 (so it might have one now). Baylor doesn't have anywhere to go but the MW or CUSA, so it's going to do whatever it can to keep the Big 12 around.
"I think Tuberville and his staff are a little scary," one Big 12 assistant coach said. "They are really doing a great job in the state of Texas. He has brought that SEC mentality of grinding and grinding when it comes to recruiting. They are a lot tougher than I thought they would be and it's certainly different then [former coach Mike] Leach and his staff."Tommy Tuberville Scares Someone in the Big 12 You can take the Riverboat Gambler out of the SEC, but apparently you can't take the SEC out of the Riverboat Gambler. This just strikes me as funny because having someone with an actual work ethic regarding recruiting at Texas Tech is enough to spook someone else in the Big 12. If they think his recruiting is scary, just wait until they find out about how he rode out of Mississippi in a pine box to take the job at Auburn. (H/T: DTN)
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NACOGDOCHES, Texas - The Lumberjacks pounded out 13 hits that included a pair of home runs in taking its second straight win over McNeese State on Saturday at Jaycees Field, putting itself into sole possession of second place in the Southland Conference race.
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Samlesbury KFC's plan to expand is 'finger-licking bad' for residents (From Preston and Leyland Citizen)
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Samlesbury KFC's plan to expand is 'finger-licking bad' for residents
11:07am Thursday 26th January 2012 in News By Jon Livesey, Reporter
CONCERNS have been raised over the redevelopment of a restaurant on a main road between Blackburn and Preston.
Work to convert the long-established KFC, in Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, to a larger drive-through, began at the end of last year.
But due to 'unforeseen issues' the fast food giant said it had been forced to make changes to the plans, meaning the new outlet will be larger than expected.
Neighbours Andrew and Maria Morton contacted South Ribble Council after noting the work was different to the 'small scale' work described in the plans.
The couple, whose property overlooks the site, said they were especially unhappy as they had not been consulted.
A spokesman for the franchisee who runs the KFC said retrospective plans had been submitted to the council.
And town hall bosses said the couple had not been consulted as their property does not share a border with the KFC site – there is a farmer's field in between.
Mrs Morton said the work not covered by the original plans included a dormer and what appeared to be a roof terrace.
She said it looked 200 per cent bigger than what was there originally, adding: "When we built our house over two years ago, KFC was consulted as a neighbour, so we should have been consulted this time.
I would have thought a drive-through will attract more people and lead to an increase in traffic, but the consultation on that has been small scale.
"There are too many unanswered questions over the original plans."
The new restaurant is due to open in spring, creating 10 new jobs.
South Ribble Coun Cliff Hughes said KFC had been told to submit a revised application as the extension did not conform with original plans.
He said: "We will be writing to Mrs Morton inviting her to comment on the revised plans."
He said a public notice advising of the original application had been put up near the site.
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11:23am Thu 26 Jan 12
TugaysRightBoot says...
No-one is short of land or lovely views in that area.
Get off your high horse and be thankful that the place is being invested in, it was looking a bit tatty before!
11:32am Thu 26 Jan 12
burner says...
11:35am Thu 26 Jan 12
Izanears says...
12:03pm Thu 26 Jan 12
A Darener says...
burner wrote:It's always been a fast, straight road. Most accidents on it happen elsewhere. It is just a matter of driving safely, as everybody should at all times.
Concerns should not be about the LOOK of the place. A massive concern is traffic emerging from there. That's a fast, straight road.
12:16pm Thu 26 Jan 12
juanbbien says...
Izanears wrote:I don't know why the government keeps bothering,if people want to eat this type of food and get obese just let them,what difference does it make,in the next breath they are saying there's we are over populated as we are all living longer,I don't believe this how many people do you come across that make it to their eighties or nineties,people are still passing away at a variety of ages,the government and media just come out with any propaganda to suit their agenda,and people accept it without question,no wonder we are in the state we are in
The government has just announced that it is giving councils 5 million pounds to combat obesity. What a waste of money.
12:19pm Thu 26 Jan 12
burner says...
1:59pm Thu 26 Jan 12
Coeur de Lion says...
1:59pm Thu 26 Jan 12
living the end times in BB1 says...
burner wrote:The council could build a new junction of its own to account for the extra customers..Problem
You are right, Darener . . .. . but we can now anticipate MANY more slow vehicles turning in and out of here. I would say the increased business makes this a very risky stretch of fast road in future.
solved safety wise.
3:01pm Thu 26 Jan 12
whirlingdervish says...
3:09pm Thu 26 Jan 12
TugaysRightBoot says...
burner wrote:Same wasn't said when The Grey Mare expanded on Grane Road.
You are right, Darener . . .. . but we can now anticipate MANY more slow vehicles turning in and out of here. I would say the increased business makes this a very risky stretch of fast road in future.
As mentioned above - people just need to drive carefully.
If you have passed your driving test, you should be aware of potential hazards.
There is a row of houses a little further on, are you saying these people can't pull out of their drives because it's dangerous?
4:22pm Thu 26 Jan 12
burner says...
It's not so much the speed of on-coming traffic, more the frequency - with not many long gaps cos drivers tend to close up on the car ahead. It's just the same on any straight stretch of road, even with a 40 limit, let alone 50. - Shorter gaps to pull across.
5:09pm Thu 26 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
6:40pm Thu 26 Jan 12
Legal Beagle says...
You should write to the Chief Planning Offficer at SRBC and say that should they grant retrospective planning permission you will be seeking legal advice with regard to judicial review proceedings to quash any such planning permission.
There is far too much of this sort of bully boy behaviour these days, and planning departments are often too supine to stand up to them.
6:41pm Thu 26 Jan 12
jeff R says...
6:52pm Thu 26 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
Oh if you check the photos on their application you can see our house quite clearly right down to the front door. We could show you that too if you don't have access to the Planning Website.
8:59pm Thu 26 Jan 12
Barb-Dwyer says...
surely in the current economic climate people should be pleased that businesses are employing more thus reducing the dole queue?
as already mentioned there are fields inbetween the housein question and the KFC so what is the problem? expanding the drive thru isnt going to need additional seating - hence the term drive thru.
in my opnion the KFC was there before you built your house - you knew what you were overlooking - if you dont like it move
9:36pm Thu 26 Jan 12
mr beer belly says...
I called in before it closed and the food and cleanliness was very poor! Staff also Poor hope the new one gets staff that are greatfull for a job and give good service..
ps: i like the job you have done on your house would not mind a nosey, who was the builder as he did not mess about and has done a good job!
9:58pm Thu 26 Jan 12
Cha'mone MF says...
juanbbien wrote:Maybe you could get Amir Khan to do the re-opening ???
Izanears wrote:I don't know why the government keeps bothering,if people want to eat this type of food and get obese just let them,what difference does it make,in the next breath they are saying there's we are over populated as we are all living longer,I don't believe this how many people do you come across that make it to their eighties or nineties,people are still passing away at a variety of ages,the government and media just come out with any propaganda to suit their agenda,and people accept it without question,no wonder we are in the state we are in
The government has just announced that it is giving councils 5 million pounds to combat obesity. What a waste of money.
10:08pm Thu 26 Jan 12
mr beer belly says...
12:32am Fri 27 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
Think a bit harder folks and look a bit deeper - this isnt what they want you to think. Someone somewhere planned this and intends to get away with it - does everyone think with their bellies and not their consciences these days?
12:41am Fri 27 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
10:12am Fri 27 Jan 12
big bad bob says...
11:25am Fri 27 Jan 12
big bad bob says...
6:41pm Thu 26 Jan 12
You got a very large hedge and 130 meters between you and KFC, you would have to stand on you roof to see it. Move!"
ha ha your not from burnley are you by any chance...many the chickens will come home to roost with you one day and some neighbour of yours does something without planning
1:50pm Fri 27 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
Of course that doesn't include you, me or anyone else reading this newspaper article. We have to abide by the rules or face the consequences. That safeguards us all from our neighbours who might otherwise build an extension and block our light, or build a raised patio that disturbs our privacy. Just because KFC have built this they really think they shouldn't have to knock it down if they don't get Planning Approval. In fact they are banking on it. Would you want your neighbour to get away with it?
Thought not.
6:30pm Fri 27 Jan 12
Barb-Dwyer says...
I am still of the opinion it is a lot of fuss being made over a something and nothing. It could be a lot worse - just look what has has retrospect planning apps agree in the area and think yourself very lucky.
7:02pm Fri 27 Jan 12
DaveBurnley says...
How long do we have to wait for the first fatal accident?
10:09pm Fri 27 Jan 12
peely says...
12:33am Sat 28 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
Surprised? Do you want to try speaking to the owners of the building? So do we. If we get an appointment, as we have requested, we'll see you on site.
12:40am Sat 28 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
And from the length of time its been closed and the cost of what they have done do you honestly think someone can afford a Franchise and to be out of business for so long. Thats where the big money comes into play and why they think they can get away with it.
12:56pm Sat 28 Jan 12
anotherview says...
1:29pm Sat 28 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
We get the feeling that the inevitability of this is what stops all us little people making a stand on it. The Planning Regulations are there for everyone so we'd really like to hear from everyone who has had an application refused or appealed and been knocked back again. Why should anyone even bother with Planning Application (and don't forget Building Regs) if Retrospective Approval can be given AFTER you have built whatever you wanted. Is this a loophole that everyone should try? Thought not - only in cases where the Applicant can afford to keep the development by simply paying a fine. QFM and their KFC need to know the rest of us won't accept this any longer.
So make your feelings heard and pass the word. Comments to South Ribble Planning asap.
2:25pm Sat 28 Jan 12
anniehargs says...
2:31pm Sat 28 Jan 12
anniehargs says...
2:31pm Sat 28 Jan 12
anniehargs says...
3:24pm Sat 28 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
That's where public support of Planners comes in. If enough people protest that it's not acceptable then KFC won't automatically get their Retrospective Application passed, and have to revert to what they got the Original Approval for.
p.s Nice to know it looks like my husband did a good job. Thanks.
5:35pm Sat 28 Jan 12
Dr Who Dunnit 2010? says...
5:52pm Sat 28 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
I don't think that puts him in the same category as your average Franchisee does it? And we all thought it was just a little old KFC on the road to Preston, but now its part of a big set-up across the country. Doesn't that make it part of a Multi-National?
5:59pm Sat 28 Jan 12
Guzford says...
9:19pm Sat 28 Jan 12
anotherview says...
9:47pm Sat 28 Jan 12
Between_the_lions says...
sad but true...
Asian name (QFM Company Ltd - Mr Bharat Patel - )
Planning Dept
Build what you want.
8:39am Sun 29 Jan 12
philduxbury says...
10:11am Sun 29 Jan 12
chegwin says...
With steve Kean instead of col saunders on the "big sign"
10:26am Sun 29 Jan 12
Smacx25 says...
10:51am Sun 29 Jan 12
philduxbury says...
10:52am Sun 29 Jan 12
Barb-Dwyer says...
yes i said franchise as that is what KFC is Mr Morton- check it for yourself.
whether the employees are from near or far they are still reducing the dole queue.
at the end of the day the long established was here for many years before you built your house your house
10:53am Sun 29 Jan 12
speedswift says...
1:52pm Sun 29 Jan 12
Dave_P says...
mr beer belly wrote:haha, with a name like that?
I eat takeaways in moderation and i am very healthy and in shape through exercise and hard work, obease people need to stop making an excuse and blaming to many takaways, stop eating to much and doing to little simples!!
6:34pm Sun 29 Jan 12
icannotrace says...
whirlingdervish wrote:ha ha
i cannot understand why they built windsor castle so close to heahtrow airport
4:42pm Mon 30 Jan 12
NWRaider says...
We get loads of litter, traffic noise, late night revelers, and that sickly smell that eminates from these outlets. Good luck.
5:31pm Mon 30 Jan 12
lancs1985 says...
The venkys are getting seriouse hell over in india now from every buisness because of there lies, they haveing a real hard time and we can only make it worse if big numbers and big banners, the indian media are going to be present at these marchs, so we need to get the point across, its war with them and iv said we will never give up until they are out and thats the truef, lets give them hell and drag there super chickens business down like they have with are club!!!
7pm brown cow livesy branch road
6:01pm Mon 30 Jan 12
chegwin says...
6:09pm Mon 30 Jan 12
philduxbury says...
I live on that stretch. My house is my home and my car is just a piece of metal. However a life is a lot more precious. I have seen numerous accidents with cars turning in and out of the KFC over the last 10 years and by making a drive thro it can only make matters worse on a dangerous stretch of road.
6:37pm Mon 30 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
Grow up and join the wider discussion. Your argument might hold water if the KFC wasn't already there, and the original plans weren't intended to "tidy up the place" hence improving our view. Instead the owner of 30 other KFC's is intending to make a profit regardless of what happens on this road. We, philduxbury and the lady at Limefield live here so if you do too why don't you join forces with us or would you rather see a fatal accident to someone who doesnt live on this stretch?
Oh, that would probably be a loyal customer of KFC, an innocent cyclist or a regular commuter on this road. Whoever it is, doesn't deserve to run that risk so please think twice before you back the Drive Thru without some improvements to the access.
7:47pm Mon 30 Jan 12
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7:47pm Mon 30 Jan 12
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12:17am Tue 31 Jan 12
STORM 2 says...
And shame on you Mr Morton for aligning yourself with them - you have no sympathy from me - a self proclaimed anti-establishmentar
ian who has spent time campaigning against the multinationals and conglomerates.
I see you are quite content to allow people to draw their bigoted conclusions after you kindly supplied the name of the franchisee, who just so happens to be Indian. Whilst I understand the current animosity toward anything Indian/Chicken related, the racists piling in with halal paranoia seem to have your backing. You come across as a proper Nimby, I wouldn't have granted you PP for your little castle in the first place.
1:55am Tue 31 Jan 12
louderfasterlonger says...
andrewmorton12 wrote:If these people are as scheming as you describe, you may well expect to see a further application for change of use once it's completed... or just change of franchise.
Just an afterthought - even if you don't agree with us - good luck travelling past, whether the KFC gets a Drive Thru or not, its an accident waiting to happen. Let's hope its not YOU.
Just a thought !
8:54am Tue 31 Jan 12
andrewmorton12 says...
Up to that point a lot of the comments that you may not like either were referring to obesity. Since then (we are up to 60 comments) 3 have related to ethnic background and 2 to the ownership of Blackburn Rovers. I would say that the majority (over 90%) of participants are not interested in having an argument, just making comments from their own perspective. We are not in a position to block any comments but if don't like something you can "report it". We would however appreciate your keeping to the article and avoiding your own assumptions about us. Thanks for comment on our castle though - most people think it's a palace!
Joking aside I am sorry you are offended by some of what you have read but a lot of people ARE concerned, both about the road AND exactly what louderfasterlonger just voiced. That is the issue.
10:53am Tue 31 Jan 12
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12:27am Wed 1 Feb 12
MrMungus says...
Did you know that this was the second Kentucky in the country, the first being Preston or that it was originally a sit down restaurant in the white house and not a take away? They served it on real plates with knives and forks.
I think you are dead right though they planned this right from the start. In Suffolk the local council made a guy in onehouse demolish his finished house for being 6 inches too wide. They shouldn't be allowed to get away with this, The fact they started by demolishing the original building shows it was a put on. it should be demolished and the process begun again. Best of luck.
11:54am Wed 1 Feb 12
andrewmorton12 says...
The fact that the developers of KFC are trying to make it even bigger, and installing the Drive Thru to attract more business, in such an underhand way makes it even worse. We need more public comments to the Planners on this as well as luck!
10:48pm Wed 1 Feb 12
roversok says...
Ask the man who stands outside there offices with the sign corrupt council. no smoke without fire.
2:24am Thu 2 Feb 12
JingleBells says...
As a regular traveller along this road I know only too well the concerns you have outlined. A number of people have commented on this article suggesting that you are making noise about an issue which they believe to be menial but I beg you do not take those comments to heart. It's very easy for people to voice their opinions when it does not concern them as such.
I wish you the best of luck in your pursuit to have this matter resolved appropriately and echo the comments of Legal Beagle, in that you should attempt to highlight your concerns to as high a figure as possible. God bless.
6:43pm Fri 3 Feb 12
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8:30pm Fri 3 Feb 12
fil999deb says...
TugaysRightBoot wrote:It's people like you that have made our country what it is today! People just don't care anymore and that's why the state of Britain is in such a mess. People just don't stand up for there rights any more and let everyone walk all over us as if we are a soft touch. Well I applaud you Andy and Lou, we need more people like you that are not afraid of hard work and won't just sit back and be taken advantage of. You go and I support you all the way.
Seriously, what difference does it make?
No-one is short of land or lovely views in that area.
Get off your high horse and be thankful that the place is being invested in, it was looking a bit tatty before!
8:30pm Fri 3 Feb 12
fil999deb says...
TugaysRightBoot wrote:It's people like you that have made our country what it is today! People just don't care anymore and that's why the state of Britain is in such a mess. People just don't stand up for there rights any more and let everyone walk all over us as if we are a soft touch. Well I applaud you Andy and Lou, we need more people like you that are not afraid of hard work and won't just sit back and be taken advantage of. You go and I support you all the way.
Seriously, what difference does it make?
No-one is short of land or lovely views in that area.
Get off your high horse and be thankful that the place is being invested in, it was looking a bit tatty before!
12:43pm Sat 4 Feb 12
Olley Owl Owd Betts Barn says...
We drive by this place regulary, and honestly, we never see any customers.
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Title: Writing Roulette: Walmart Sells Everything!!!
As a part of the study of Economics, the students will cooperatively write an essay using terms associated with the basics of economics. In cooperative learning groups of four students will use a word list and prior knowledge to construct a well written essay on needs, wants, goods and services provided by a company.
Standard(s): [SS2010] ECON (12) 1: Explain why productive resources are limited and why individuals, businesses, and governments have to make choices in order to meet needs and wants.[SS2010] ECON (12) 7: Describe the organization and role of business.
Title: Econoclass: Resources for Economics Teachers
Includes lesson plans, games, simulations, case studies, debate topics, brain teasers, and other active learning activities.
Standard(s): [SS2010] ECON (12) 1: Explain why productive resources are limited and why individuals, businesses, and governments have to make choices in order to meet needs and wants.[SS2010] ECON (12) 3: Describe different economic systems used to allocate scarce goods and services.[SS2010] ECON (12) 4: Describe the role of government in a market economy, including promoting and securing competition, protecting private property rights, promoting equity, providing public goods and services, resolving externalities and other market failures, and stabilizing growth in the economy.[SS2010] ECON (12) 5: Explain that a country's standard of living depends upon its ability to produce goods and services.[SS2010] ECON (12) 6: Describe how specialization and voluntary exchange between buyers and sellers lead to mutually beneficial outcomes.[SS2010] ECON (12) 7: Describe the organization and role of business.[SS2010] ECON (12) 8: Explain the impact of the labor market on the United States' economy.[SS2010] ECON (12) 9: Describe methods used to measure overall economic activity, including the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Consumer Price Index (CPI), inflation, and unemployment.[SS2010] ECON (12) 10: Explain the structure, role, and functions of the United States Federal Reserve System.[SS2010] ECON (12) 11: Explain how the government uses fiscal policy to promote the economic goals of price stability, full employment, and economic growth.[SS2010] ECON (12) 12: Explain why individuals, businesses, and governments trade goods and services in the global economy.
Title: Xpedition Hall
Built around the National Geography Standards, Xpedition Hall is a virtual museum that is filled with interactive exhibits designed to provoke reflection on how human beings shape and are shaped by the world in which we live. The Hall contains one exhibit for each of standard, and groups these exhibits into six galleries, which correspond to the standards six underlying '' elements.'' Students use can use an image or map of the Hall to navigate through the exhibits.


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GREENVILLE, Miss. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - A Greenville man has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for a restaurant robbery in 2012.
District Attorney Dewayne Richardson said that Antonio Sanders was convicted of armed robbery and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Richardson says Sanders was sentenced Tuesday in Washington County Circuit Court to 20 years for armed robber with five years suspended. Sanders was sentenced to an additional five years on the firearm count.
Prosecutors say a man entered Captain D's on U.S. Highway 82 on July 29, 2012, dressed in black with a bandanna covering his face. The man demanded money while displaying a handgun but fled empty-handed after being recognized by employees.