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Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
- Address:
110 North Main Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014Neighborhood:
Crystal Lake
- Cuisine:
Comfort FoodPrice: $30 and under
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.thedukeabides.com/
- Phone: (815) 356-9980
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Organic, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
- Executive Chef: Zak Dolezal
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Beer, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Menu, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout
- Catering: Duke's will be happy to cater your next event.
- Private Party Facilities: Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen's local cuisine and affordable price tags combine to make your next private event a success. We have an eclectic menu of hors d' oeuvres, entrees, and desserts that can be mixed and matched to fit parties of all types and sizes. Our two banquet spaces and private bar can accommodate parties up to 125 guests. Private plated three and five course dinners are also available up to 50 people. All of our rooms contain HD capable flatscreen TVs and DVD players for your event if needed. Please e-mail Eli Weber at email@example.com to book your event today.
- Private Party Contact: Eli Weber 8153569980
- Entertainment: Duke's offers entertainment four nights a week. On Thursdays we have live jazz from 6pm-8pm. On Fridays we feature karaoke. Saturdays we have live music from bluegrass to rock. Sundays we have a unique game show experience that cannot be missed.
A word from Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen is an upscale-casual gastro pub featuring gourmet sandwiches and comfort foods using local and sustainable produce, meats, fish, and cheeses. Our bar has over 140 different American craft beers and Belgian ales to choose from. Duke's also features live entertainment Thursday through Sunday ranging from Karaoke, Live Bands, and a unique style Game Show every Sunday.Continued
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Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen reviews from OpenTable diners
18 reviews since July 29, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.3
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelEnergetic
neighborhood gem (17)fit for foodies (13)great for lunch (10)great for outdoor dining (7)vibrant bar scene (6)good for groups (4)hot spot (4)great for brunch (2)late-night find (2)kid-friendly (2)special occasion (2)Show More
- Disappointed with special eventPaulaDined on 6/11/2013Dukes is one of our favorite local restaurants but we were extremely disappointed with our last visit. Dukes offered a special event-Beer, Chacuterie and Cheese Plate for $17.00. Food was good, beer flight was weak and service was poor. The event was a great idea but it was poorly executed. We've never had a bad experience there until now.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hip and delicious!MoogleeDined on 6/10/2013Duke's Alehouse has changed names a few times over the years, but I really like this latest incarnation. They use lots of locally-sourced produce and meat in their cooking, so they have specials that change all the time. Many of their options are vegetarian as well, which is a nice change. My wife and I had the Monday special, which was a discount if you order 2 beverages and all vegetarian entrees. Duke's beer offerings are impressive- they must have 150+ beers there, and many draught beers from around the world.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Work Friends OutingVicRNDined on 5/20/2013A group of us was looking for a spot to get together in Crystal Lake after work. Heard good things about the place so we decided to give it a try. The food selection was good for this type of outing. Everyone enjoyed their orders. Service was fairly prompt. The outdoor patio was relatively quiet. Indoor dining isn't really separated too well from the bar so those diners had to deal with the enthusiastic bar patrons. All in all good atmosphere, clean facilities, good food & drink selections located in historic downtown Crystal Lake. It's also right across from the metra so commuters have a nice place to stop for happy hour after a long day.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dukes has a respectful casualRavenVIPDined on 5/13/2013Dukes has a respectful casual atmosphere. The waitstaff is always friendly, helpful and appropriately attentive. The food has always been excellent with locally grown products. Known for its burgers and, surprisingly, muscles, the rest of the menu is equally as good. The beer selection is outstanding!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome beer menu, great appsOpenTable Diner Since 2002Dined on 5/12/2013The beer menu is massive, and the appetizers were really, really good. Tomatillo salsa was better than Frontera Grill Most of our table got tacos, which were disappointingly dry, and the tortillas basically fell apart when we tried to eat them. (tacos are a temporary menu highlight, so perhaps that's why?) The one burger ordered was reportedly good, so stick to the tried-and-true bar menu items. Still, worth a second try if we are in Crystal Lake again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Foodie ParadiseOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/12/2013Everything on the menu is locally grown/purchased. The presentation is excellent and everything we ordered was delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great service, great food,DoubleXXBrewDined on 5/9/2013Great service, great food, great beer selection. One of my favorite places to go.Special Features:
- Great foodBirthdayGurlDined on 4/29/2013Good menu. Gluten free & vegetarian options available. I will definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent beer list makesrogerhDined on 4/7/2013Excellent beer list makes Duke's worth a visit. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the food was poor. The salmon entree was overcooked as was the spinach bed and the roasted potatoes, all of which were greasy. The chicken pasta was more pasta than chicken and unimpressive. Will go again for beer but probably not eat there.Special Features:
- We love Duke's and their greatOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 4/1/2013We love Duke's and their great selection of beers. Food was mostly good and interesring. My turkey spinach panini was a bit salt as were my son's fries. Overall great though.Special Features:
- Very Comfortable atmosphere,OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/6/2013Very Comfortable atmosphere, lots of conversations going on and everyone seemed happy including the busy wait staff. Food is healthy, tastey and well presented. I love that most of it was locally produced, even in the winter. Lots of local meat.Special Features:
- Excellent beer selection.pppatpc2VIPDined on 2/27/2013Excellent beer selection. Very friendly staff and management.Special Features:
- Don't overlook Duke'sOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 2/16/2013Pleasantly surprised by the healthful menu. The bison burger was excellent. Could have a better offering of vegetable sides order with the meal. The service and atmosphere were great.Special Features:
- The veggie burger is a "mustOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 2/14/2013The veggie burger is a "must try" item whether or not you are a vegetarian. Yummo!Special Features:
- The menue offerings are verydivmasterVIPDined on 12/6/2012The menue offerings are very goog based in different taste of your level of comfort food the pastas are worth trying and all the ingredients are very freshSpecial Features:
- Enjoy eating here, noise fineOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 12/1/2012Enjoy eating here, noise fine for a bar but would be good if they could lower the noise in the seating area.
- Beer list was very impressiveOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/23/2012Beer list was very impressive - food looked great but we only had dessert. We were there on karaoke night, which was a blast. First floor is pretty loud, especially near the hostess area leading to the bar.Special Features:
- Manager was very friendlyDrLauraDined on 11/4/2012Manager was very friendly and helpful. Server was stretched thin and not easily available. But she was friendly and got our order right. Drinks did need more refills then what was provided. Food seemed to take longer than usual,but came out warm and delicious!Special Features:
- What first drew me to Duke'sOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 10/19/2012What first drew me to Duke's was the combination of casual dining and truly unusual food selections. Even the fries have a number of varities. I'm not a beer drinker, but for those who are, the list is massive. The service was upbeat and never lagged. The first time we tried to eat there at 6:30pm on a Friday night, we were unable to get in. Since then we've gone in around 5 with no problem. Lots of families here and the bar is separate from the dining area. Many vegetarain dishes (and many not), plus they buy local and compost.Special Features:
- This is the second time forOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 10/6/2012This is the second time for us at Duke's. Food was good, great beers but server was not very good this time. Hope it's better next time.Special Features:
- Looks like the Tilapia isOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/6/2012Looks like the Tilapia is going to be regular offering. It was great. It may be a little nutty to comment on the beets that come with the fish in a fresh veg mix, but those were some CRAZY good beats!Special Features:
- Great local food with vegan choicesOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 10/5/2012Dukes always shows us a good time. They have an impressive beer list and local food selections. The noise was noticeably louder the night we ate there, around 9pm, and then karaoke soon to follow. We recommend this restaurant all the time, although for a quiet evening we would recommend some place else. We love the local food movement and the vegetarian and vegan choices, bravo Dukes!!Special Features:
- My wife and I were celebratingepicureDined on 9/29/2012My wife and I were celebrating our first date. We picked Duke's because it reminded us of the restaurant we were in so many years ago. I had flowers sent ahead of time and called the hostess to let her know. She was great on the phone, super friendly when we arrived and she had the flowers on the table. My wife was delighted. Our waitress was inattentive, grumpy and borderline rude. However the chef more than made up for her. We were going to order hamburgers,(that is what we order on our first date) but we decided to try the special which was sea scallops. They were perfectly prepared and delicious. We complimented chef and he appeared to genuinely appreciate our comments. It was a great evening.Special Features:
- The food was fresh and delicious.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/22/2012The food was fresh and delicious. The performer was outstanding!Special Features:
- Duke's never disappoints.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/22/2012Duke's never disappoints. The food and service is always impeccable, and the beer menu cannot be beat!Special Features:
- There is always somethingOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 9/15/2012There is always something really special among the specials!Special Features:
- First of all, getting intoOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/14/2012First of all, getting into the restaurant was a bit tricky,& access from the street to the entrance was difficult. We were initially seated at a table nearest the bar, it was very noisey & had all traffic passing by our table.I asked to move to an empty table by a window, the hostess said that would be fine, and escorted us over to that table. Then as we just started looking at the menu, a waitress came up & said "You'll have to move, this table is reserved and the party is at the bar. We're setting up for a large group, but you can sit overthere." Overthere,is in the middle of the room, next to the large party. My suggestion-USE A TABLE RESERVE SIGN. We immediately decided to go somewhere else. I won't be back!!!!
- Fresh and tasty food items.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 9/8/2012Fresh and tasty food items. Have never had a bad meal here after 5-6 visits. Great beer selection.Special Features:
- I love all the gluten freeDrLauraDined on 9/1/2012I love all the gluten free and vegan options on the menu. Plus the restaurant is environmentally friendly. The restaurant was ready for us when we arrived and we were sat immediately.Special Features:
- The restauarant has a an excellentpppatpc2VIPDined on 8/22/2012The restauarant has a an excellent craft beer selection and a very interesting (in a good way) menu. However, on this visit they did not have the calamari to make the special of the day salad. They also did not have an alternate such as salmon or shrimp that was on the menu for other entress/salads. I wound up having chicken. Also, there was no mention of the fact that they could not fulfill my order properly when it was delivered.
- nice, but noisy.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/20/2012Enjoyed the meal, pity they can't partition it a bit to separate the noisy bar from the seating.Special Features:
- This place is awesome...IOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/18/2012This place is awesome...I love supporting the small business owners any chance I get. They do a great job supporting the local farmers which is so refreshing! We were there a little early, so we hung out at the bar for a few drinks and our bartender James was great. I will definitely return....Special Features:
- The noise level was high,OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/17/2012The noise level was high, not energetic. Not much can be done about that. The menu had a surprising variety. We all liked the menu enough to want to come back and try something else. The vegetarian options were good because more than just a pasta dish was offered. The servers were approachable and informative and confident.
- Friends, Food and FunOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/17/2012We had an enoyable evening with friends and Duke's made it become a memorable occasion. The service and food were outstanding. The beers I selected from their list were some of the best I've ever had! I highly recommend Dukes for an evening out with friends.Special Features:
- Service was excellent allOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/11/2012Service was excellent all around. Our server, Kyle, was courteous and on the ball. The floor manager, Ryan, was exceptional at making us feel comfortable as well as very informative on the menu options. They both made us feel as though we were the only people in the place. Food was excellent and fairly portioned. Great atmosphere and amazing staff. Highly recommend.Special Features:
- Great selection of beers.OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/10/2012Great selection of beers. Friendly and attentive service.Special Features:
- I was very impressed withOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/8/2012I was very impressed with the menu. I try to eat healthy and it was so nice to have several options available to choose from. Duke's has something for everyone. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. The craft beer list is truly amazing. I have been telling my friends about Duke's and will definitely return.Special Features:
- We had a great time at dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/4/2012We had a great time at dinner on Saturday night. We celebrated my son's 30th birthday and I had requested, when I made the reservation, to see if they could do something special. They presented him a list of options for dessert on the house. He selected the huge brownie ala mode- DELICIOUS!!!! We also really enjoyed all the varieties of beer on the menu!! We'll be backSpecial Features:
- Caught by surprise, this isLaneroVIPDined on 7/21/2012Caught by surprise, this is an awesome restaurant! Beer list is huge... Food is great and is presented very well.Special Features:
- Family was in from out ofOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/13/2012Family was in from out of town ages 4 to 65. As usual we were having fun. Everyone was happy withh their meal and what would have been sheer chaos at home came off without a hitch. Thanks Angie.Special Features:


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Back to Browse Journals » Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation » Volume 3 » Issue 1
Risk profiles of treatment noncompletion for inpatients and outpatients undergoing alcohol disorder rehabilitation treatment
Authors Preuss UW, Zimmermann J, Schultz G, Watzke A, Schmidt P, Loehnert B, Soyka M
Published Date May 2012 Volume 2012:3(1) Pages 35—42
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/SAR.S24980
Received 9 August 2011, Accepted 11 October 2011, Published 22 May 2012
Ulrich W Preuss,1 Jörg Zimmermann,2,3 Gabriele Schultz,2 Anna Watzke,2 Peggy Schmidt,4 Bärbel Löhnert,5 Michael Soyka2,6
1Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany; 2Ev Krankenhaus Bethanien GmbH, Fachklinik Gristower Wiek, Johanna-Odebrecht-Stiftung, Germany; 3Karl-Jaspers-Klinik, Fachkrankenhaus für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Psychiatrieverbund Oldenburger Land, Germany; 4Department of Psychiatry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, Germany; 5Klientenzentrierte Problemberatung, Dachau/Munich, Germany; 6Privatklinik Meiringen, Meiringen, Switzerland
Background: Rehabilitation treatment noncompletion is considered a risk factor for long term relapse in alcohol-dependent individuals. The aim of this analysis of in- and outpatients in alcohol dependence rehabilitation in Germany is to identify social, mental, and somatic risk profiles for treatment noncompletion.
Methods: A total of 92 individuals from an outpatient program and 303 individuals from two inpatient rehabilitation treatment units in three different locations in Germany were recruited and assessed with a structured interview and several measures of psychopathology (personality disorders, anxiety, depression, and impulsivity) at treatment admission, with termination at 12 months follow-up. Participants were subdivided into treatment completers and noncompleters for any reason.
Results: A total of 10.2% of inpatients and 16.1% of outpatients did not complete treatment. Compared with treatment completers, noncompleters had a significantly lower rate of continuous abstinence at 1-year follow-up, more recent alcohol consumption before admission, and a higher rate of borderline personality disorders. Among inpatients, an elevated rate of lifetime mental disorders, depression, and suicide attempts was found among treatment noncompleters; among outpatients, treatment noncompleters were more often than completers to be married but live separated.
Conclusion: Rates of treatment noncompletion in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs correspond to results from previous research. Noncompletion is a significant correlate of relapse 1 year after treatment, and noncompleters show an elevated level of psychopathology. These findings may help rehabilitation treatment facilities to tailor specific therapies for these individuals to reduce risk for treatment noncompletion.
Keywords: alcohol dependence, rehabilitation treatment, noncompletion, inpatient, outpatient
This work is published by Dove Medical Press Limited, and licensed under Creative Commons Attribution - Non Commercial (unported, v3.0) License. The full terms of the License are available at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/. Non-commercial uses of the work are permitted without any further permission from Dove Medical Press Limited, provided the work is properly attributed. Permissions beyond the scope of the License are administered by Dove Medical Press Limited. Information on how to request permission may be found at: http://www.dovepress.com/permissions.php

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I found the same resource on Google books, and also the same problem. This data appears to be an exclusive ownership of Cambridge University, with allowed access to other Universities ONLY with boni fide access ID.
I have asked a "contact" that has access to University of Washington restricted databases that include this service. I don't know if this contact will be able to obtain this 5 page article; but, I will see.
Now, on the other side of the coin... This could be a compilation of several articles on your Great Uncle combined by a student/someone and put into this bibliography at Cambridge. I searched for his name and Haake on my favorite search engine
(and will admit I tried the Google Advanced...don't tell anyone that I used Google). There are a LOT of articles on him. One of the articles involving Haake "could" have been the basis for article 1 in that series.
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The Tea Party Express bus arrives in Rockford at 2:30 p.m.,Tuesday, April 6, and speakers will begin at 1 p.m. The Sons of Liberty Riders will escort them into town and to Davis Park, 329 S. Wyman St. This event has been coordinated by the Rockford Tea Party, under the leadership of David Hale, who contacted the Tea Party Express and organized the reception in Rockford.
Everyone is invited to participate in this large rally on their way from Sen. Harry Reid's hometown of Searchlight, Nev., to Washington, D.C. The Tea Party Express is scheduled to reach the nation's capital April 15.
The message of the Tea Party Express is: "You, the politicians in Washington, have failed We The People with your bailouts, out-of-control deficit spending, government takeovers of sectors of the economy, Cap & Trade, government-run health care, and higher taxes! If you thought we were just going to quietly go away, or that this tea party movement would be just a passing fad, you were mistaken. We're taking our country back!" This family-friendly rally encourages all citizens who want lower taxes and less government to participate by bringing their American flags, patriotic attire and signs to display the Spirit of the 1775 colonial Boston Tea Party, which led to U.S. independence on July 4, 1776. Reaffirm your commitment to the Constitution and freedom by becoming part of this energizing event at Davis Park.
Speakers will include: Adam Andrzejewski, former Illinois gubernatorial candidate; Denise Cattoni, coordinator, Illinois Tea Party Patriots; Joe Walsh, 8th Congressional District, candidate; Jim Tobin, president, National Taxpayers United of Illinois; Zach Oltmans, president, Illinois Conservatives; John Bambenek, the "Put-Back Amendment" author; Rosanna Pulido, former 5th Congressional District candidate, Illinois; Lex Green, Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate, and William Kelly, former candidate for Comptroller.
In addition to these speakers, there will be 10 random Tea Party participants who have signed up prior to the event.
Rockford Tea Party will also hold a food drive to replenish the Rockford Food Pantry Coalition from 1 p.m. until the conclusion.
The event will run from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Davis Park. Join thousands of patriots as they tell Congress and the White House: "Enough!"
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Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles 1 p.m.
Even though they are officially eliminated from the playoffs, the Eagles have been playing inspired football lately. Michael Vick and company are determined to finish the season strong. I think that both Vick and Lasean McCoy will have over 100 yards on the ground in this game.
Eagles 27, Redskins 17
N.Y. Jets at Miami Dolphins
1 p.m.
The Fins would love nothing more than to officially end the Jets' playoff hopes. Even with a win, the Jets wouldn't be guaranteed of a playoff spot. I think they'll struggle in South Beach on Sunday though. Led by Reggie Bush, the Fins are productive on the offensive end, and ever since week nine, their defense has been consistently shutting down teams.
Dolphins 30, Jets 23
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 1 p.m.
The Saints are still alive for a first-round bye so I think that they won't ease up on the Panthers this week. Cam Newton and the Panthers have proven over the past two weeks that they don't intend to go quietly but the Saints are on a different level right now, especially in the Superdome. I think that Brees will go over 100 yards again, and the Saints will continue to roll.
Saints 34, Panthers 30
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 1 p.m.
Now that they have that one loss out of their system, the Packers will continue to cruise into the playoffs. Despite a few minor injuries, the Pack is ready for the post-season and ready to defend their title. The Lions have already wrapped up a playoff spot as well, so I don't expect them to lay it all out on the line this Sunday.
Packers 37, Lions 27
San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams 1 p.m.
Led by their defense, the Niners are surging at the right time of the year. They are still battling the Saints for a first-round bye heading into the final game of the season. Meanwhile, the Rams are battling the Colts for the first overall pick. Both will have things work in their favor on Sunday.
49ers 20, Rams 6
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars 1 p.m.
Don't look now, but the Colts are on a two-game winning streak. Will they make it three in a row... only time will tell. I believe the Colts will play hard this Sunday though, and go into Jacksonville and leave with a victory.
Colts 20, Jaguars 17
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 1 p.m.
The Bills got a big win over the Broncos last week, but they'll have to deal with the AFC East division leaders this week. Not to mention, the Pats are still looking for revenge after falling to the Bills early in the season. Tom Brady and company will have a field day this Sunday.
Patriots 42, Bills 20
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 1 p.m.
This game will feature two of the better running backs in the league. Whoever has the better day will probably lead his team to victory. I think that Chris Johnson and the Titans will get the job done. The Titans is the more desperate team and the Texans have struggled in their past two games.
Titans 20, Texans 19
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 1 p.m.
Despite not recording much wins, Christian Ponder is proving that he is the right man for the job in Minnesota. He should be their starting quarterback next season, and hopefully they'll have a healthy Adrian Peterson in the backfield. The Vikings always play the Bears tough, and this game will be no different.
Vikings 28, Bears 20
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns 4:15 p.m.
The Steelers are still trying to win the AFC North, so I don't expect them to come out and roll over against the Browns. There's no doubt that the Browns will try to end their season strong, but they're simply not on the same level as the Steelers right now. The 'Steel Curtain' defense will dictate the pace of this game.
Steelers 23, Browns 6
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos 4:15 p.m.
Will Tebow mania rise again? The Broncos have cooled down a bit after that six-game winning streak but they are still very much alive in the playoff race. A win this Sunday will lock down the AFC West and the number four seed in the playoffs for them. The Chiefs won't just give the game to the Broncos, but I think that Tebow will rise again and lead his team to victory.
Broncos 16, Chiefs 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 4:15 p.m.
The Falcons are trying to fine tune themselves going into the playoffs while the Bucs have pretty much packed it in and are calling it a season. I think that these teams will continue to go in opposite directions on Sunday.
Falcons 27, Buccaneers 13
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 4:15 p.m.
This game could be a preview of what's to come in the playoffs. They could very well meet again. The Ravens play great at home but are subpar on the road. The Bengals, who along with the Niners, are the surprise of the league this year, will be looking to prove that they can compete with the Ravens. I think that it will be a physical, grueling contest, and the Bengals will have just enough to come out on top.
Bengals 23, Ravens 20
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals 4:15 p.m.
Both of these teams turned it on in the second half of the season, but it was too little too late for both of them. They were both eliminated from the playoffs last week. I think that Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks will come out on top this Sunday though. They came within an eyelash of knocking off the Niners last week, and will have enough in the tank to get past the Cards this week.
Seahawks 24, Cardinals 20
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders 4:15 p.m.
The Raiders have a division title within sight but will have to get through the Chargers this Sunday. I don't think they'll be able to get into the playoffs, but I think they'll get past the Chargers this week. The Chargers have been sporadic all season. They'll play hard on Sunday against their division rivals but they'll be hard pressed to stop the Raiders.
Raiders 27, Chargers 24
Dallas Cowboys at N.Y. Giants 8:20 p.m.
Game of the Week! The Cowboys and G-men meet in 'The Big Apple' on Sunday with the AFC East title and a playoff spot on the line. The last time these two teams got together, Tony Romo and the 'Boys blew a 15-point lead in the final quarter. They won't have that leverage this week, as the Giants will take control of this game early. Eli Manning and company will book their tickers for the playoffs and it will be another disappointing end to a season for the Cowboys.
Giants 30, Cowboys 17
L.E.A.D. Cadets Participate in Caribbean-wide 'No Witness, No Justice' Youth Network conference
Nassau, Bahamas -- "Do the right thing" is the message that came through loud and clear during the Caribbean-wide "No Witness, No Justice" Youth Network Conference hosted by the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados from December 6 to 7 2012.
Google: After acquisition, is the best yet to come
For an investor, technology companies can be a scary place.
With memories of the dot.com crash still fresh in some people's minds, investors are rightfully cautious. But last week, Apple surpassed Exxon as the world's most valuable company, worth $337.2 billion now compared to the oil-giant's meager $330.8 billion.
It was truly a sign of the times, said Kevin Burrows, the Senior Vice President of CFAL.
"It's important to highlight that when you think of technology companies today, they aren't the same highly leveraged and volatile industries they were back in 2000, during the Internet bubble," he said.
"These companies are fairly mature now and have very strong balance sheets."
But if you're seeking an investment in technology, Borrows said Apple isn't the only company in the electronic universe.
On Monday, Google sent stocks of Wall Street flying when they acquired Motorola Mobility for a whopping $12.5 billion - in cash.
The acquisition sent Motorola's stock price surging more than 60 percent.
Analysts said the move was the first step by Google to build a position in the mobile world so they can distribute their products and services through phones and tablets.
If this proves accurate, the acquisition could mean huge strides for Google.
At press time, Google was trading at $533.14 per share.
"This is really the first time they are buying a manufacturing type of company," Burrows added. "Google is clearly diversifying. I think this purchase made people realize that Google is not content to let its growth rate slowly decline like that of Microsoft. That sometimes happens when you have a monopolistic situation. It's good to see that Google, as big as they are, can still focus on earnings and revenue growth."
In fact, Burrows said he wouldn't be surprised if eventually Google surpasses Apple as the world's most valuable company.
In some respects, technology companies are a good buy when it comes to investment, he said. They can be less risky than your industrial company that may be dependent on economic growth, or the lack thereof.
However, can these companies be too much of a good thing?
"I think that something investors are trying to get their heads around is how do you evaluate a company like Google or Facebook. At times, these juggernauts appear to be invincible."
He points out that no business model is iron clad.
However, in his mind, what differentiates Google from Facebook, for example, is Google's willingness to diversify its holdings.
"I tend to question the valuation of something like Facebook and social media," Burrows said. "I wouldn't put them [in the] same value for the long term. "
Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins has had a long, intoxicating run in the headlines.
After repeatedly incensing his party with his highly critical statements in and outside the House of Assembly, Rollins must now decide whether he will apologize in the House of Assembly for verbally attacking Prime Minister Perry Christie on the floor of the House.
The demand for an apology was made by the National General Council (NGC) of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) at its meeting on Thursday night.
On August 20, Rollins declared that "it is evident we need new political leadership" in the country.
Rollins expressed anger over the fact that Christie spent a majority of his contribution to the value-added tax debate to "threaten" backbenchers for their dissenting views, instead of providing "hope and comfort" to Bahamians who are concerned about the impact of VAT.
He also said he was tired of listening to the prime minister quote scripture.
We noted in this space before that Rollins resonated.
He did so because he echoed what so many Bahamians are feeling: The country needs new leadership. We are without clear direction.
While Rollins' stunning criticisms of Christie last month drew him applause in many circles, his recent comments on the controversial matter of a letter of intent (LOI) his friend Renward Wells signed with a waste-to-energy company in early July without Cabinet approval signaled that Rollins may be losing momentum.
His clarification notwithstanding, Rollins left many people with the impression that he knows of something untoward about the matter.
It is easy to see why so many people were left with the view that the MP knows of some wrongdoing in relation to the LOI affair.
Rollins himself acknowledged: "I can understand how I may have created this impression. I certainly regret that such an impression was created."
In his original statement, he seemed to have issued a direct threat to the government.
Rollins said if Wells is fired over the matter "some other people need to be fired too".
His comment was directly in response to the question, "Do you think Renward Wells should be fired?"
Rollins said, "In time, if that happens, I am prepared to say who also should be fired, because there is more than meets the eye when it comes to this whole, as you call it, LOI affair," he told NB12's Vaughnique Toote in an interview.
Rollins added, "If Renward Wells needs to be fired, he is not the only one, and I have a problem with you trying to scapegoat my friend. So when I say that I believed we were used as tokens, I was also referencing that matter."
While he later said that he did not impute corrupt motives to anyone, many people have had a hard time accepting that he did not make a clear suggestion of wrongdoing based on his statements.
Amid widespread negative reaction to his comments to Toote, Rollins explained: "I was referring to the principles of ministerial and collective responsibility as defined by the Westminster system of government and in that regard, I sought to convey that any shortcomings or failings with respect to the LOI matter cannot be leveled solely at the feet of a junior member of the government".
He said to do so would make the individual a scapegoat, which would demonstrate a clear lack of respect for that individual and the system of government we are supposed to be guided by.
Rollins should be guarded in his choice of words, particularly as there is great public interest in him at this time and in the LOI matter.
His statement in response to the reaction to his comments in the NB12 interview seemed to reflect a backtracking of a very clear impression he left.
While Rollins is shaking up the status quo, we would hope that he would not make comments that suggest he knows something the public should know, and is using that knowledge as leverage to have his way.
If Rollins does know of some wrongdoing we would hope he would reveal it, whether or not Christie takes action against his friend.
Not surprisingly, Rollins' statement to Toote drew a strong response from PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts.
"We will see hell freeze over and the second coming before Andre Rollins blackmails a PLP government or organization because his egomaniacal and selfish genotype prevents him from reasonable and balanced behavior and being a team player," he said.
"If he is so dissatisfied in the leadership of the PLP, he can freely leave just as he freely joined the organization."
Roberts challenged Rollins to "put up or shut up".
By his statement in response, Rollins appears to have put his tail between his legs and scurried away.
Interestingly, Roberts and the PLP were quiet when Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller made his own strong statements on the LOI issue on July 31.
Miller's statements were not so far off from the recent comments made by Rollins.
"I think he was coerced in [signing] this so-called document that he signed, by people who should know better, by seasoned men who have been around for a long time and they know why they would have gone to him to sign this so-called document and he signed it," Miller said.
"So he may have signed it out of ignorance or just out of trying to be helpful to people who he knows are friendly with other people.
"Should his whole career go down the drain because of a letter he signed where the [permanent secretary in the Ministry of Works] says the government is not binding?"
Are Roberts and the PLP concerned that Miller accused senior men in the party of "coercing" Wells to sign the document?
Soul searching
Clearly, Rollins is on a war path with his party. His relationship with the PLP is turbulent.
If he decides to stay with the PLP it could be in for a very rough ride with this vocal backbencher who took the gloves off weeks ago.
If the party expels him, it may face even more problems from Rollins.
We see no benefit to the party in kicking Rollins out.
If Renward Wells decides that his alliance and friendship with Rollins is more important than his love for or commitment to the PLP, this could present another dynamic.
Deciding how to deal with Rollins then is a tough decision for the PLP.
The party revealed after its council meeting on Thursday night that Roberts appointed a four-person committee from the National General Council to decide what sanctions, if any, Rollins should face for his public comments regarding the party over the last few months.
Rollins told us in an interview earlier this month he has no plans to leave the party.
"The PLP is where I am," he said.
"I believe the PLP has the capacity to effect change. If I see things happening that I don't agree [with] and I don't support, I make it known to the public.
"It may be that I have no future in the PLP. If the PLP decides that they don't want me, I cannot force myself on the PLP.
"But I'm not about looking for political cover or trying to do what is politically expedient in the hope that I would be re-elected as some would suggest.
"But I don't have time to suffer fools. If you are doing nonsense, I will say so, and if you have a problem with me speaking my mind because I am echoing what the Bahamian people are saying and feeling, tough.
"And if that means you have no place for me, so be it, but I hope you understand that just because you have some in the party who want nothing to do with me, that should not mean that I should be out there finding out who does in fact want me.
"I can't do that, and I haven't met with any other political party or parties. I can assure you of that."
The jury is out on Rollins' political fate and his future with the PLP.
Valentine Grimes, the former parliamentarian who heads the PLP committee looking into the Rollins matter, told National Review there is nothing wrong with members being critical of the leadership and of the party.
"It is where they are critical and if they do so publicly how they do so, and I think that's the difference that may have arisen within the PLP family," he said on Friday.
"I think it is important for any member of Parliament to understand the workings of the party and understand the make-up of the people who are part of the organization.
"PLPs have said from time immemorial, the PLP was bigger than [former Prime Minister the late] Sir Lynden Pindling and Christie would say the PLP is bigger than Perry Christie and it's important for those MPs who are part of that to understand that."
Grimes added, "I think that Rollins has a tremendous future in the country. There may or may not have been a misstep. The team appointed will properly investigate the matter and come up with the best solution and hopefully the best solution will be what is in the interest of the party and what is in the interest of Dr. Rollins."
Grimes said it is important for the party to put the Rollins matter behind it, as it is an unnecessary distraction. The government has more important issues to focus on, he noted.
For Rollins, this ought to be a period of soul searching.
If he still believes he has a place in the PLP, he must seek to strike the right balance between being an effective backbencher who helps keep the government on course, and being a team player.
If he continues to attack the leadership, he would be increasingly ostracized by his party.
If he does this, he might still have a political future outside the PLP.
But Rollins must be careful not to come across as an angry, self-absorbed man seeking to grab more headlines.
While his brand of politics has been largely welcomed and refreshing, his continued public fight with the PLP could become tiring, and in time less entertaining to many political observers.
The young MP clearly has a lot to offer. He is bright. His stock is high. He is well liked and respected for his courage.
But he should also be sound and measured in his statements moving forward.
BEC partner targets eco-industrial park
By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business Editor
BEC's ocean thermal energy partner yesterday revealed it plans to develop an eco-industrial park in the Bahamas, leveraging its project into technology and export spin-offs that would make this nation "a world leader in green technology and green energy".
Jeremy Feakins, chairman and chief executive of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation (OTEC), told Tribune Business that the company's "vision" was to emulate the National Energy Laboratory of Hawaii (NELHA), and its Ocean Science and Technology Park, in the Bahamas, having already assessed potential sites at Clifton Pier and in Grand Bahama.
He explained that the deep sea water employ ...
COB faces Florida Memorial in men's basketball
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The College of The Bahamas Caribs is hoping that its home court advantage on the basketball court this Friday against the Florida Memorial University (FMU) Lions will give the team the momentum it needs to secure the win against its rivals.
COB's 40th Anniversary Basketball Game, scheduled for Friday, November 7th at 8:00 p.m. at the Kendal G. L. Isaacs Gymnasium will be the second time in nine months that the Caribs will face-off against the Lions, but will be the first game played on COB's turf.
Head coach of the COB men's basketball team Bacchus Rolle says Friday's game is critical in evaluating the team's progress.
"As a coach I am looking to use this game as a gauge, measuring not only our improvement, but as a test to determine if we can compete at this level," he explains.
FMU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I level, primarily competing in The Sun Conference.
Coach Rolle is optimistic that the Caribs' youth and energy are key ingredients to leverage its potential on the court.
"The team's strength is truly our youthfulness which could be seen as a negative also but I think it speaks to, in this case, a positive and a willingness to be molded and shaped into a team to be reckoned with in years to come," he adds.
Brokerage to increase staff by 200
A new online brokerage is looking to triple its staff complement and move to a 4,000-square-foot office space in the up-and-coming Elizabeth on Bay complex.
SureTrader.com, established in December of last year, has already doubled its staff to 9.
That number could be as high as 30 by the end of this year, according to Guy Gentile, the CEO of SureTrader.com. With just 30 active accounts in January, that number has mushroomed. The brokerage now handles more than 620.
Gentile, who is also the creator of SpeedTrader.com, the U.S. online trading broker with $20 million per year in annual revenue, said the 700-square-foot office in the British American Financial Center off Bay Street West is getting a bit cramped.
The move to Elizabeth on Bay marks yet another major tenant for the newly-renovated development and signals a further revitalization of the East Bay Street area.
"We are hitting our goals and made a profit for the first time in our three months here in The Bahamas," Gentile said.
"We will be relocated to a bigger space in the next six to eight weeks. Our staff has grown to nine people and we expect it to be between 20 to 30 by year end."
The goal, he said, is to "bring Wall Street to Bay Street". The brokerage is currently facilitating as many as 1,500 trades every day.
The growth is consistent with the CEO's claims back in January, when he told Guardian Business he plans to be the largest trader in the country within six months.
"We actually haven't pushed that hard yet," he explained. "We are now on track though for 4,000 customers in 12 months."
At this rate, he said four new hires each month is possible to meet the demand. In terms of hiring, Gentile added that his strategy is to bring on Bahamians with international education or experience. Candidates with a background in technology and networking are preferable, Gentile explained, because much of what SureTrader.com does is providing support for investors.
As an attractive offshore trading hub to short sell penny stocks, the brokerage removes many of the regulations governing traders in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
SureTrader.com is not subject to the Pattern Day Trade Rule. Imposed by U.S. firms, investors with less than $25,000 are prevented from performing more than three trades in any five-day rolling period.
It also offers a wide margin of leverage to its clients. Scanning the company's client profiles, Gentile noted that the majority of his clients have between three to five years of trading experience. Unlike its American counterparts, this brokerage aims to capture a wider market of investors.
"With us, they can put in $5,000 and have similar buying power. It makes business sense for the trader. Less money means less risk. I know for a fact you don't need $25,000 to be a successful day trader," he said.
Gentile attributes much of the firm's success to affiliates.
Timothy Sykes, an author, educator and celebrity Wall Street enthusiast, is one of the company's more important allies. He sends his pupils to the online platform.
"Most people, if they are willing to listen to you to buy and sell, will probably be wiling to listen on where to trade," he told Guardian Business. "In traditional marketing, you spend money up front and hope it will turn into business. When someone is referring you in business, we are helping them also."
A veteran of the brokerage business for 15 years, SureTrader.com markets primarily to tourists and individuals that live in The Bahamas but possess other nationalities.
SureTrader targets 25M in revenue
An online brokerage launched early last year is reporting more than 100,000 equity transactions each day, a figure that far exceeds all other Bahamian firms combined.
SureTrader.com, listed with the Securities Exchange of The Bahamas since January 2012, has increased its staff to eight Bahamians and filled out its 4,000-square-foot office at Elizabeth on Bay. The firm plans to hire up to 20 more people by the end of this year and currently seeks professional Bahamians amid expansion, according to its founder Guy Gentile.
The parent company, Swiss American Securities Limited, is also the founder of SpeedTrader.com, a U.S. online trading broker with around $20 million in annual revenue.
Gentile told Guardian Business that SureTrader.com is poised to earn $25 million in annual revenue in 2013.
"What gives us our edge is superior trading technology and a New York business approach," he said. "I operate a lean aggressive staff that has a strong desire to be the best. Not only the best in The Bahamas, but the best in the world."
Gentile added that SureTrader.com hopes to open 5,000 new accounts in 2013 after opening 2,000 in 2012. The firm wants to become the largest brokerage in The Bahamas by revenue in 2014.
"We have given ourselves an advantage by offering extended margin leverage of 6-1 compared to 3-1 in Canada and 4-1 in the U.S. We have the largest short list in the industry, we allow shorting in penny stocks, and you can fund an account easily with a credit card. There are no restrictions on day trading," he added.
Later this year, Swiss American plans to widen its project offerings through Canadian stock and options, Gentile said, and by connecting VISA debit cards to the accounts.
Following a staffing boost, the firm also wants to offer a customer service line and eventually go to 24 hours after adding European trading. The company has recently aligned itself with RBC Royal Bank, Interactive Brokers, ETC Clearing and DAS Trader.
Gentile, a U.S. investor, remains the largest tenant in the Elizabeth on Bay plaza, located on East Bay Street. He has invested approximately $400,000 into the new SureTrader.com office, with an additional $1.5 million or so in Sur Sushi.
The latter is expected to open in the coming weeks.
Back in December, Gentile reported that the restaurant has received more than 500 applications. Only 45 Bahamians will be hired for the trendy, new restaurant. Blu, formerly located across from the up-and-coming Sur Sushi, closed its doors late last year and put dozens of Bahamians out of work. Investors hope Gentile and his business ventures will help re-energize the plaza and East Bay Street.
BFS enjoys strong attendance at annual event
More than 145 financial services professionals from The Bahamas and internationally attended the annual International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS), hosted this past weekend in Marsh Harbour, Abaco.
Paul Winder, Chairman of the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) said, "Although relatively new, IBFS has its origins as a long-standing strategic planning vehicle for the Board, and the recent event lived up to expectations of promoting this jurisdiction as an ideal location for both international business and finance, while at the same time helping BFSB better define some of its action plans for the year ahead. The locale in beautiful Abaco also served to reinforce our message that The Bahamas indeed is the place to not only conduct business, but to live."
Under the broad theme of "Pursuing Comparative Advantage" IBFS 2012 focused on examining current strategies and ways to advance comparative advantage, bringing together a large and broad cross section of stakeholders in the industry and internationally. BFSB CEO & Executive Director Aliya Allen said, "BFSB recognizes the reality that individuals, institutions and jurisdictions must focus on key benchmarks and exploit their comparative advantages for success. IBFS 2012 targeted the right mix of individuals - presenters and participants - to examine current strategies and ways to advance comparative advantage in today's business environment."
Allen added, "BFSB appreciates the great enthusiasm for the event demonstrated by both domestic and international participants and their ready willingness to collaborate over two and half days of intense sessions and discussions."
In addition to the more than international intermediaries, most of whom served as presenters, the list of distinguished participants at IBFS 2012 included The Hon. Zhivargo S. Laing, Minister of State for Finance, who provided opening remarks on behalf Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham. Ryan Pinder, M.P., represented the Official Opposition. Also in attendance were the heads of the regulatory bodies: Governor Wendy Craigg of the Central Bank of The Bahamas; Philip Stubbs, chairman of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas; Dave Smith, executive director of the Securities Commission, and Michele Fields, superintendent of the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas.
Additionally, an impressive number of other government and credit union officials joined with private sector industry stakeholders to make up the attendees at the annual event.
International presenters and other external invitees represented a cross section of global financial services, with experts coming from North and South America, Europe and the UK, and China. Without exception, the external intermediaries spoke to the value of events such as IBFS to update them on developments within the Bahamian financial services sector and the unique networking opportunities with industry and regulators - both of which enable them to speak with authority to clients about "The Bahamas Advantage".
In keeping with past events the agenda for the working sessions was wide ranging, covering issues such as trends in the industry; holistic planning for markets such as Latin America, the United States, China and the Middle East; philanthropy becoming a priority for more and more clients; developments in the asset management sector; global developments of particular impact tor the industry, inclusive of OECD, FATF and FSF initiatives; and talent management challenges specific to financial services. The summit concluded with an interactive session on a "wish list" for The Bahamas and what needs to be done to sustain the financial services sector.
IBFS 2012 also was successful in attracting a broad range of sponsors and cooperating agencies, including: the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies (AIBT), ATC Trustees (Bahamas) Ltd., Bahamasair, BORCO, COPA, Ernst & Young, Grand Bahama Port Authority Ltd., Klonaris & Co., Ministry of Tourism, PricewaterhouseCoopers, RBC Wealth Management, Schooner Bay, Societe Generale Private Banking, and UBS Trustees (Bahamas) Ltd.
Allen said the event has set the stage for a comprehensive schedule of BFSB initiatives for the year ahead. In upcoming months, there will be steady focus on both jurisdictional development and external communications and marketing programs. Plans are also underway already for the next Summit, scheduled for February 2013.
BFSB operates as a partnership with the public sector, and the vision it is pursuing is a joint product of industry and government. Specifically, BFSB is focused on promoting The Bahamas as a globally competitive international business jurisdiction for private wealth management, international investment into the Americas and the emerging markets, and as an ideal place of residence for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). This vision, BFSB maintains, will result in the creation of high value jobs and business opportunities on a sustainable basis. At the time the strategy statement was developed, it was recognized, too, that its success would depend on leveraging the opportunities for international business and finance through an integrated approach across "The Bahamas Advantage" for financial services, and including related sub sectors.
Rolle: Anchor project policy 'sustainable'
The Christie administration remains committed to the so-called "anchor project" model of foreign direct investment (FDI).
Minister of State for Investment Khaalis Rolle told Guardian Business that, despite the problems with some of the high-profile "anchor projects," the model itself is fundamentally a sustainable one.
The model operates like this: An investor agrees to build a resort, supported by a second-home or some other real estate development. The government sells the investor the land, which the investor would then use as collateral together with a heads of agreement from the government to raise capital to build the resort. In many instances, the developer intends to use the money raised from presales on the real estate side to fund the resort development side (Rum Cay Resort Marina, for example, followed this model).
The high-profile collapse of the multibillion-dollar Ginn project in West Grand Bahama and the struggles Baha Mar experienced following the global recession in 2008 raise questions about the fragility of anchor projects as an economic model. Emerald Bay, the Rum Cay Resort Marina, the I-Group project in Mayaguana and other anchor projects have all experienced difficulty in performing to expectations.
Still, Rolle said the administration is confident in the system.
"I believe that [the anchor project] is a sustainable model, and I'll tell you why," he said. "If you look at [it], during the recession, many of these properties that didn't perform well, didn't perform well because they were leveraged in the first instance, but the funding source globally dried up.
"During the recession, Baker's Bay was heralded throughout the Caribbean and the United States as one of the most successful developments in the Caribbean. They were recession-proof."
He said the Albany development in southwest New Providence has the same model and is as successful as Baker's Bay.
"They carry no bank debt on the business," he said. "The development has been financed by the developers. And if you use it as an indicator of success, they are now onto phase two. They've broken ground. They've started construction on phase two."
"So I don't believe that there are fundamental challenges with that model. With any model you will have some challenges, and you're not going to find success with every individual property."
He also pointed to Exuma, where Sandals took over development of the former Four Seasons at Emerald Bay resort. In 2012, Sandals Founder Butch Stewart acknowledged that high operating costs, including high utility costs, a shortage of trained workers on Exuma and limited airlift nearly forced the resort to close its doors.
Rolle said the resort is now "doing extremely well".
"So well that they are now looking at developing a new airport" he added.
"So the [anchor project] philosophy is correct."


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Albie is a boy in fifth grade who has issues. He doesn't do well in school. He is so bad in fact he was kicked out of his fancy prep school and sent to public school instead. He isn't good at math or reading or spelling or art. His parents expect a lot more from him; his dad expects perfection, but Albie is just not able to deliver. He isn't cool or smart and doesn't have many friends. His new babysitter Calista helps though. She tries to help him study and does fun things with him. His parents are distant and don't really seem to have a lot of time for him. Albie spends the school year trying to figure things out and figure out his place in the world.
I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand I really liked the fact that Albie was just your average kid. He wasn't super talented or super smart or super anything. In fact he was pretty much the opposite. He struggles with school. He struggles with making friends. Things are hard for him and they don't get miraculously better at the end of the book. On the other hand I had a really hard time with this story. Albie's parents are horrible with unreal expectations for him (which could be very realistic) and with little time or interest in Albie. They make no effort to find out what is going on with him or what he is having problems with or even what he likes. My biggest issue was probably Albie himself though. At one point Albie is tested for dyslexia and finds out he doesn't have it, but he clearly has something. He is very immature for a fifth grader, he doesn't pick up on social clues that most kids his age would clearly understand and he has a lot of problems learning. I think a lot of kids reading this book will be frustrated by Albie and the fact that he is so clueless about things. When the bully Darren starts being nice to Albie most kids will instinctively know that Darren can't be trusted. He is clearly trying to get close to Albie because his friend is on a reality TV show. But Albie thinks he is suddenly cool and tries to help another "uncool" friend become cool. I can't imagine any fifth grader acting like this. It seems more like the behavior of someone in third grade. I think the message of this book is good though. It is all about accepting yourself for who you are and realizing that not everyone is a superhero or has special powers. It was just a bit of a mixed bag for me though.