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a pipe size, and takes no account of losses such as entry and exit losses,
and losses due to bends and fittings. These losses are assumed to be
compensated for, by allowing water to rise up a bit into the down pipe or
catch pit.
The proper method of designing storm water pipe systems is based on the Hydraulic Grade line.
Water always flows down hill. That is, from areas of high water level to areas of low water level.
It cannot go the otherway. Also if there is a difference in water levels, water must flow.
We talk in terms of energy, and for the puposes of calculation, energy is converted to a height of water, called "head" of water. So, higher water level = higher energy.
As water flows along, it loses energy, known as a head loss. Head is lost at entry and exit, and at bends and junctions, and by friction with the pipe walls etc. Some of the initial evergy (head) is converted to the velocity of the flow. This is called velocity head and = V^2/2*g
A line connecting the water level (head) at each point in the system is called the hydraulic grade line.
Head loss, divided by length of pipe between upstream and downstream water levels, is called the hydraulic grade.
Dividing the length by the head loss, will give the hydraulic grade in the format of 1:?.
|Now imagine two buckets connected by a flexible hose, the higher
bucket will always drain to the lower bucket.
If the water levels are equal, no water will flow.
And get this, the higher one bucket is above the other, the greater the flow. And to add insult it injury, it makes no difference what the connecting pipe does. It can go up, or down, or around in circles, and as long as the length and diameter remain the same, the interconnecting pipe grade has no effect on the flow.
Assuming the pipe diameter remains the same, the only thing that will effect the flow, is the difference in the water level between the entry and exit, and the total length of pipe in between. That is, the hydraulic grade.
Hydraulic Grade = HeadLoss / length. (or to get it in the format 1 in ? HG = L/HL)
The hydraulic grade line is also the level to which water will rise in any connection to the pipe at that location.
|So if you have a situation where water drains into a tank, or river,
or lake, below the water level, or you want to take advantage of the
height of the Down pipe, it is the hydraulic grade, not the pipe grade,
that you should enter into the above
LOSSES The amount of head loss (HL) is dependant on the velocity of flow, and is of the form, HL = k*V^2/(2*g)
Where k is a coefficient depending on the type of bend, fitting, entry etc.
V = Velocity in m/s, and g = acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s
By the way, if you are into serious pipe design you should get hold of Some manufacturers design guidelines
eg Vinedex design guidelines PE Pipes
Vinidex PVC pipes design guidlines and everything else.
This tells you all you need to know, (and a lot of things you don't need to know,) and were afraid to ask.
Anyway, for head loss at entry, k is about 0.5, and at exit, k is about 1, bends about 0.2 to 0.5. So lets see the effect of this, if velocity is 1.5m/s (which is about average)
For a pipe section with 2 bends, k=0.5+2*0.5+1= 2.5, therefore HL=2.5*1.5^2/(2*9.81) = 0.287m = 287mm
If you used the 'actual' pipe grade in the calculator above, this would be the height to which the water would rise above the pipe top, at the upstream end.
However, if you join many sections of pipe together, these loses would add up, until eventually water will come out somewhere.
Large systems are designed by starting at the outlet and working back, calculating the water level at all points, and adjusting pipe sizes to ensure flooding does not occur.
In other words, the height (RL) of the hydraulic grade line, at any opening to the pipeline, should be below the ground surface level at that point, to ensure that flooding does not occur.
For our purposes, for small building sites, we can make life easier if we add up all the minior losses first, (by assuming a velocity say 1m/ses). So from above, lets say we have 300mm of losses due to entrys, exits, bends and fittings, And lets say we have 1m of water level difference between the entry WL and the exit WL. So the available head we have to play with is 1m-0.3m = 0.7m. Divide this by the lenght of pipe, and we have what we call the available hydraulic grade.
This is what we use in our pipe design formulas. Now once we choose a pipe, we must check the velocity to see if our original velocity assumption was near enough. It can be a trial and error process for a complicated job where there is not much head to play with.
What if we use this method and find that we get a smaller DP size than the DP calculator?
A DP size is more dependant on the perimeter of the pipe (circular weir) at the entrance, than the cross sectional area. (dia) So all we need to do, is enlarge our pipe at the entrance, to the diameter required by the downpipe calculator.
Note: What we have done is designed something like a syphonic system, as the grade of the connecting pipe doesn't matter. (Don't use this to design syphonic systems though, as a syphonic system needs special fittings to get it started, and also to remove entraped air.)

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Local churches rallied to organize a prayer vigil for the company a few days after Potomac Supply's temporary shutdown began. The event was attended by current and former employees, as well as local politicians and religious leaders. Congressman Rob Wittman was on hand to lend support.
Herbert Brooks, 75 and retired, started at Potomac Supply in 1961 as a truck driver. He ended up working there, in various capacities, for 53 years.
"I could get a job other places," he said, "But I wouldn't be treated like I was down at Potomac. They were real people."
Brooks is a Kinsale native and still lives there. He knows firsthand just how valuable a job at Potomac Supply can be. And even those who didn't work for Potomac Supply might have had a job that relied on what happened there.
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Carden questioned his son's decision to move the corporate headquarters to Charlottesville. The elder Carden, who lives in nearby Hague, still prefers a hands-on approach to management, and still keeps an office at the company's building in Kinsale.
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Is it cruel or kind for a human to nurture a motherless young animal? Do such animals grow up to become "unnatural" among their species?
Abandonment of a child, through death or deliberate actions, is a common occurrence in this novel. If teenaged Seth had been orphaned prior to the murders would you have been willing to adopt him? Was he a hero or a villain?
What is a citizen's responsibility when he learns that a person in a position of civil authority is a lawbreaker and evil doer? Did Seth have options other than murder to remove the sheriff?
Ministry seems an odd vocational choice for Logan, who was raised by agnostic parents. Clara also seems to be a very atypical minister's wife. How did she struggle in that role and how did her beliefs evolve over time?
Clara and Seth were both fascinated by the Norse and American mythology that she shared with her English classes. What did these myths mean to each of them? What was the nature of the relationship between Clara and Seth?
Is Lone Mountain an ironic name for a prairie town situated next to a hill? What is the meaning of this name in the context of this story? Were Logan and Clara wrong in trying to make a home there?
Seth seemed obsessed with "wergild" the concept of blood debt. What does this term mean? How did many years of bad blood between the Gunderson and Fallon families contribute to "wergild" for the present generations?
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Drought is a factor in this story, but it is the cold that brings about life changing events for these characters. This is a story of cold people in a cold land committing cold-blooded acts that are foreshadowed by the legends of their ancestors from frigid northern lands. What roles do climate and natural setting play in the storytelling?
At the end of the novel, Grizz and Lee seem to be developing a sort of father/son relationship. Does this seem contrived in light of the Fallon family's role in the death of Lee's father, and Lee's awkward attempt to shoot Grizz? Is it a matter of two needy people reaching out to one another?
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Muffins and Cola
Jason wants to travel cross-country with his band, Chemical Soul, but his mom wants him to go to the university. (more »)
The Art of the Rubber Band
By Anonymous, Warwick, NY
The story of how Rubber Band Man came to be. (more »)
Im With The Band
"we must continue our quest to devour in order to fill our empty existance."-Skylar Stone. (more »)
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Cuing up pool hall stories
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014
Amsterdam natives who were young in the 1940s, '50s and '60s pay tribute to Market Street pool hall proprietor Louie Allen.
Amsterdam resident recalls time at ballpark concession
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014
A small company in Broadalbin made the hot dogs for the concession stand at Mohawk Mills Park during the era of Amsterdam Rugmakers baseball games.
Parade sends wedding party outside for pictures
Saturday, July 26, 2014
An unintended consequence of Amsterdam's victory parade at the end of World War II may have been to encourage a trend in wedding photography.
Perth valedictorian memorialized on the moon
Saturday, July 19, 2014
According to his family, the name of the class of 1938 valedictorian at Perth High School is inscribed on a plaque left on the Moon.
'Uncle Art' a friend to park users
Saturday, July 12, 2014
When Arthur J. Hartig died, the line at the funeral home went out the door, as people paid their last respects to the popular caretaker of Amsterdam's favorite recreational facility.
Two businesses on Forest Ave. in Amsterdam stand the test of time
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Two long-standing Forest Avenue businesses, Mohawk Dairy and Tuman's tavern, were profiled in the Rockton booklet published as part of the recent tour of that part of Amsterdam.
The man with the elaborate signature
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Francis E. Spinner, the nineteenth century U.S. Treasurer who developed an elaborate signature to prevent counterfeiting of currency, spent time in his youth apprenticed to saddle and harness maker David DeForest in Amsterdam.
Reporter Donlon preserved Amsterdam history
Saturday, June 14, 2014
The deck was stacked against reporter and historian Hugh P. Donlon of Amsterdam in the 1930s.
Rockton was growing in early 1900s
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Historic Amsterdam League is conducting tours Saturday of Rockton, a section of north Amsterdam with a rich industrial, business and recreational history.
Amsterdam's Boy Scout Troop 1 began in 1915
Saturday, May 31, 2014
A descendant of late Cranesville justice of the peace Malcolm Malpass has been trying to locate a picture of Amsterdam Boy Scout Troop 1.
'Pete' O'Connor, a positive voice in Fort Plain
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Walter Wallace "Pete" O'Connor, 59, was village postmaster and for 30 years worked with his brother George in publication of the Fort Plain Standard newspaper.
The house that cheese built in St. Johnsville
Saturday, May 17, 2014
St. Johnsville residents are proud of their Community House, originally known as the house that cheese built, on Washington Street just off Route 5.
Mohawk Carpet and its Wheel of Life
Saturday, May 10, 2014
A few years before World War II, Mohawk Carpet Mills showed artistry and a flair for drama in making the Wheel of Life, probably the most spectacular carpet ever produced in Amsterdam.
Show business siblings retired to Gloversville area
Saturday, May 3, 2014
The Glorias were a popular and highly-paid brother-and-sister dancing team born in Europe who spent their later years in Gloversville and Caroga Lake.
Amsterdam marked 150th birthday with raucous celebration
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Amsterdam's 150th birthday celebration — or sesquicentennial — was a joyous and raucous event that took place at the beginning of the end of the city's reign as one of the nation's top carpet-manufacturing centers.


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Home > Calendar > May
Opening Day of the Liberty Hall Museum Community Farmer's Market!
Thursday, May 8 (subject to spring growing season)
A weekly farmer's market will take place every Thursday featuring New Jersey fresh produce, meat and poultry. Food trucks will also be at the market to sell lunch.
Afternoon Tea
Wednesday, May 14 & 28 (SOLD OUT)
In the grand tradition of Mary Alice Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea, served the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Our tremendously popular tea service, which includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit, concludes with an intimate, guided tour of the museum.
Bon Appetit!: A Salute to Luxury Train Travel
Saturday, May 17
Before you embark on our scintillating new exhibit, take a delectable detour to Liberty Hall's Bon Appetit!: A Salute to Luxury Train Travel Luncheon, celebrating the legendary dining car of the 20th Century Limited! Known in its day as "The Most Famous Train in the World," the 20th Century Limited famously unfurled a rug of a very particular color for every passenger boarding its Chicago-bound train in New York. You'll experience the same "red-carpet treatment" at our decadent buffet, served on real china, and featuring handcrafted desserts and your choice of red or white wine. Share your favorite travel stories and soak up some twentieth-century style as you savor cuisine inspired by the world's most glamorous dining car. This includes all-you-can-eat buffet and guided tour of the museum's fascinating travel installation, Bon Voyage!: 200 Years of Luxury Travel.
Mad Men Party!
Saturday, May 31 (CANCELLED)
Join us for a night of all the classiness and sexiness of the 1960s - Mad Men style! Channel your inner Don Draper or Peggy Olson as you wine and dine in style. You'll be mixing and mingling to swanky 60s music as you savor the flavors of luscious cocktails and sumptuous hors d'oeuvres. So arrive in your favorite party dress or skinny tie and get ready to shake and stir! Period attire is encouraged but not required; must be 21 & over to attend. Space is limited; reserve your spot today!
Ongoing Exhibit:
Bon Voyage! : 200 years of Luxury Travel


text: Michael Moore Rushes to CNN's Piers Morgan's Defense on Gun Control Print article Send a Tip by Breitbart News 28 Dec 2012 post a comment CNN talker Piers Morgan may not have many viewers, but he does have one prominent backer for his nightly gun control rants. Michael Moore, the far-left filmmaker who recently said the tragic shooting in Sandy Hook Elementary School defined us as a nation, wants everyone to back off the beleaguered talk show host. Leave Piers alone! So sad that the host on American TV to speak out the loudest against this madness is not one of us, but a Brit. Morgan eagerly lapped up Moore's praise, once more confirming his far-left bona fides in the process. Thanks for the support @MMFlint - you were right with "Bowling For Columbine", and you've been right ever since. #GunControlNow


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Hodson's Bar and Grill - Southglenn
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6851 S Gaylord St. #262
Centennial, CO 80122Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Hodson's Bar and Grill - Southglenn
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.hodsonsbarandgrill.com/
- Phone: (720) 457-3852
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Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday & Monday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday 4:00pm - 11:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
- Executive Chef: Mark Gordon
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: Private dining room with full audio/visual capabilities that can accommodate up to 20 guests. Semi-private room near the bar and cocktail area that can accommodate up to 20 guests.
- Private Party Contact: Matt Flater 7204573852x
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- Special Events: LADIES NIGHT!! Every Thursday 3-close ladies drinks are half price! All cocktails, beer, champagne and wine by the glass!
Getting there
- Cross Street: Arapahoe and University
- Public Transit: The new Streets at South Glenn are located at the corner of Arapahoe and University.
- Parking: Public Lot
- Parking Details: There is a large public parking garage, half a block away, with valet parking offered as well. There is also free street parking available.
A word from Hodson's Bar and Grill - Southglenn
Situated in the new streets at South Glenn in Centennial, Hodson's is a stylish, upbeat restaurant and bar featuring expertly prepared American fare. Rotisserie cooking is the big draw, featuring roasted chicken and slow roasted prime rib among other favorites. Hodson's also offers an outstanding wine list, local micro-brews and a selection of hand-crafted specialty cocktails. This American contemporary restaurant is ideal for lunch, dinner and cocktails. From the leather booth seating, soft lighting and spectacular bar, every element of the design evokes a classic yet sophisticated setting. Come and sit by the fire pit and enjoy our large patio year round. Our staff is outgoing, knowledgeable and friendly, with a genuine desire to please, and we will always welcome you with a smile. Hodson's provides an atmosphere that encourages you to enjoy, relax and be yourself.Continued
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Hodson's Bar and Grill - Southglenn reviews from OpenTable diners
41 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4Service3.9
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (20)great for outdoor dining (19)fit for foodies (11)good for groups (10)great for lunch (9)vibrant bar scene (8)notable wine list (7)special occasion (5)hot spot (4)late-night find (3)romantic (2)kid-friendly (1)great for brunch (1)Show More
- Tasty but NoisyDaveVIPDined on 11/21/2014The good at Hodson's is good and imaginative, and the drinks are strong. But the place is almost unbearably noisy. We managed to snag a cubbyhole table in the back corner, and, at least, could hear each other talk (not always possible in table and booths in the center of the place. The other noteworthy thing is the bifurcated menu. There are $15+ entrees. There are $30+ entrees. But not much in-between. Both sets are good (the flatbreads were very tasty, the osso bucco yummy if not quite falling off the bone, the chicken sliders enjoyable), but the split still felt odd. We'll be back, mostly for the good food and the convenience at Southglenn. I just wish they could figure out some sound absorbing strategies.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Heat was broken when it was 15 degrees out...brrrRestaurantBoyVIPDined on 11/16/2014We decided to try Hodson's for a casual Sunday night dinner, as it was in the neighborhood, and seemed like it was a warm/inviting place. Upon being seated, we were told by our server that the heat was broken and that the manager had left to rectify the situation. It was noticeably cold, even with down jackets on. We figured why not stick around, we had been assured it should only be a brief period of discomfort. 90 minutes later, with cold air blowing on us from the vents above, we were still wearing down jackets and so uncomfortable we had to leave. The evening was tough - basically trying to eat a nice dinner while totally tense from the cold. The food & service were both fine, but we just had a hard time enjoying it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great lamb chops and ossobuco...OpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 11/14/2014Have been to Hodson's several times and have always enjoyed it. This time, the food was over the top. Both dinners were perfectly prepared and presented. We had the lamb chops and the ossobuco. Also, don't miss the baked brie appetizer with peach marmelade and mint jelly. Really very impressive. Service was attentive but not overly so. Noise level rating is really about the music which was a mildly irritating techno dance blend that was a little too loud, a little too weird. Other than that, it was a wonderful dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Southglenn spot overallFrankiejeanDined on 11/8/2014Hodson's is one of my favorite Southglenn restaurants. It's a nice vibe for the neighborhood, classy but not too swanky. Love the cocktails, wine and beer list. They have amazing salads and I love everything on the menu- except for the sushi. Sorry, but the two times it tried it were just not worth it and far inferior to the other menu items. However, overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice dinner with friendskblincoDined on 11/8/2014Between the Steak, Shrimp Tacos and the Lobster Mac And Cheese, dinner was phenomenal.Special Features:
- pnutVIPDined on 11/6/2014Been there many times. Never disappointed. Oh, I need another 50 characters--very unfriendly. so here goes. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSpecial Features:
- Great PlacefoodNfunDined on 10/25/2014This is a great place to go for a change of scene from every day bar and grills. The food is fantastic and a nice place to go and enjoy great food at the same time catch a game on TV or enjoy the patio.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, great service!CWBcoDined on 10/18/2014Had an early dinner Sat night with another couple. Too often we forget about this place. They have Happy Hour every night AND it extends to the restaurant - at least it extended to the patio for us. We were catching up with friends and our waiter was very cognizant that we weren't in a rush. He let us order as we were ready......we could linger over apps and cocktails. Food was very good. Good variety on the menu to please everyone in the crowd. We'll be back.Special Features:
- Nice lunch place!nutritionnutVIPDined on 10/17/2014I met a good friend here for lunch and the food was excellent! I had the ahi salad and she had sushi. Service was good, but a bit slow to get our check and pay. It is a bit pricey but we had a buy one get one coupon so it was reasonable. I would recommend again with a coupon.Special Features:
- HodsonsOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 10/11/2014Excellent service by waiter Jordan! Food portions are way too large. Food is averageSpecial Features:
- pnutVIPDined on 10/1/2014been there many time--a neighborhood gem. (sorry about the 50 characters--this is all I got.)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulBj70Dined on 10/1/2014Delicious food with excellent service. A great place to celebrate birthday lunches with friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good spot to eat in SouthglennCraftykateVIPDined on 9/15/2014If you're shopping around the streets of Southglenn, this is a restaurant that's more than just hamburgers, a bar, etc. Fish tacos were so, so, but my mother-in-law LOVED the chicken salad with goat's cheese and other yummy toppings.Special Features:
- Great lunchnutritionnutVIPDined on 9/11/2014I met a good friend here and we both enjoyed our salads, even though they were a bit pricey. i was disappointed that the steak salad was no longer on the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's a sopt...eatoutalotVIPDined on 9/10/2014...where if you are catching a movie or find yourself hungry after shopping you can get a decent burger or pizza that isn't some "brew house." The food here used to be more upscale and fabulous (the décor is befitting that) but the menu has been "dumbed down" to appeal to who we're not sure. Service is either great or inconsistent. Never lousy just sometimes painfully slow and unresponsive. Super patio area on a nice day. Each of the wine selections we picked were either our of stock or not the vintage year as advertised. Which, considering the limited wine list, is a bit off-putting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Off NightNomorechickenVIPDined on 8/28/2014Food was cold and old (chicken seemed to be several days old). Service was rushed and server never engaged. Place was very good two years ago and progressively has declined.Special Features:
- What happened to this place?DonotcookVIPDined on 8/18/2014We'd been fans of Hodson's since our first visit. The space is gorgeous, lots of food choices which are generally quite good, and the place was buzzing. You could grab a seat at the bar, chow down on 50/50 sliders (1/2 need, 1/2 bacon) and watch a game. It was great. We went back last week after a short hiatus, and I cannot express this strongly enough-the place is terrible. The menu is completely different, no more 50/50 sliders of anything else worth ordering, and the service was abysmal. I hesitate even taking the time to write this since there were maybe 3 other tables seated during evening rush hour. If it's still open in a month, I'll be shocked. It's a shame though, since this place literally went off the rails in record speed.
- EXCELLENT food - HORRIBLE servicewearymamaDined on 8/2/2014We had the Roast Beef Dip and the Guac Burger - both with fries. DELICIOUS! Unfortunately, our waiter was inattentive and regularly missing. Empty drinks, slow to welcome, slow to order, etc.
- The following 400 reviews are from the Hodson's Bar and Grill - Southglenn reviews archive.
- Upscale bar and grillOpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 7/19/2014We thought the service was outstanding. Maybe they've made changes since previous reviews? Our waiter was attentive, patient, and knew how to time the courses well. We ate indoors, which was nicely decorated and it seemed like the tables were all separated well enough so that the noise level was quite tolerable. The appetizers and dinners were attractive and tasty. I had the fish tacos--maybe would have preferred more blackening and more fish. Others had lobster Mac and cheese, which they enjoyed. One person had the ahi salad. It looked the best of the group.
- LunchCherylDined on 7/18/2014Beautiful restaurant with good service, but average food.Special Features:
- Asian nachos!!CeepVIPDined on 7/3/2014We shared 4 apps including 2 sushi rolls. The sushi tasted like it was old...we couldn't eat it. However, the Asian nachos are terrific as are the meatball garlic knots. Food took forever to come out. Our server said it was because of the sushi ?Special Features:
- great salad selectionOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/3/20145 of us each ordered a different salad and everyone was pleased with her choice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A good night outGirlsnightoutDined on 7/2/2014Drinks and dinner with a few of girl friends. Waiter very nice and attentive. The food was good both in size and flavor. The price was right. We had drinks and 2 bottles of a very nice Californian Pinot Griggio ... we stayed for almost 4 hours!! One thing though: Young lady at the door needs training on smiling and being welcoming.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor ServiceAreyoukiddingmeDined on 6/29/2014Arrived 15 minutes earlier than my party so I thought I'd have a drink at the bar while waiting. I never saw a bartender or waitress and was never able to get drink. No service was offered. When we were seated at the table, the server came over and took our order. He wrote nothing down. Needless to say, the appetizer never came, one of the entrees was incorrect and two of the side orders were wrong. The server never came over to our table to check on us when the food arrived so I had to go find him to get the order corrected. The food was good not good enough to come back and endure the horrendous service.
- Good, solid place to eat.JohnDined on 6/27/2014This is a reliable restaurant to have lunch or dinner. We put it in a similar category to Cherry Creek Grill and Earl's, but food and service are not at the same level a Cherry Creek Grill. It is just across the street from the theatre and makes for a convenient one stop evening.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/20/2014We just had a light supper , so I can't judge full meals. It was a lovely evening on the patio and we were able to enjoy great conversation. I would go back again.Special Features:
- AverageSamIAmDined on 6/13/2014Nothing special about this place. Food is decent, but not memorable. Service was OK. Menu offers a good variety at a reasonable price. I would eat here again, but it is not somewhere I would make it a point to go.Special Features:
- Good food, bad serverOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/8/2014The food was good, except my ribeye was a little fatty. My wife had the lobster macaroni and it was delicious! Our server was terrible. He was not attentive and had no personal interaction. I've had better service at a fast food place. The rest of the staff was friendly and helpful so I think this was just a bad egg versus a widespread problem.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We love Hodson'sepalmDined on 6/7/2014We love Hodson's and this visit was no exception. We were there celebrating a special occasion, and as usual, everything was great. I didn't mark kid-friendly, but for certain kids, this place is great. My 4 year old has always done well there, and the staff is great with kids.Special Features:
- ScocoriDined on 5/14/2014The food was just ok and the service was painfully slow and negligiant. The atmosphere was great, but I don't think I'll go back. Too bad. Could have great potential with the location and ambience.Special Features:
- Stick with the menublittletonDined on 5/11/2014We went there for Mother's Day. My son and I had menu items, which were fine. My friend ordered a Caesar salad with grilled chicken, which was not on the menu. They grilled the salad as well, or at least put it under the warmer - it was awful! I wanted to send it back, but my friend decided to tough it out. Stick with the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful experiancefishloversDined on 5/9/2014My wife had previously dined with friends for lunch and loved it. Our waiter was wonderful and even supplied me with reading glasses as I had forgotten mine. He was very knowledgeable of the wine and food. We started with the crab dish which was so plentiful we could not finish. My wife had the fish tacos and I the Coconut Curry Halibut. Both were delicious. The pricing was right where I expected it to be. Its close to home and we will definitely be returning. It seemed a little noisy but was tolerable.Special Features:
- Nice place for lunchem0seeDined on 5/7/2014Interesting selection of choices on the menu; great place for a business meeting over lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- upscale dining with delicious foodCallie1457Dined on 5/2/2014We saw Hodson's when we were in the area shopping previously, but it was not a meal time. We looked up the menu online and decided to go back next time we were in Denver. I am so glad we did. The food was delicious.! We started with the grilled artichoke which was a fun interactive hands on food. I had the mahi mahi tacos and was full without feeling heavy. My husband had the prime dip, which was also great crunchy bread with a nice au jus. We will definitely be back to try some other menu items!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- totally enjoyablebugsDined on 4/25/2014Great dinner fabulous service relaxed atmosphere easy for conversationSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- No Easter BrunchOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 4/20/2014I checked with Open Table for Easter Sunday Brunch in the Highlands Ranch area. Hudson's was the only place that had an available time for brunch of 4 p.m. We were a party of 8. When we arrived, we were told that Easter Sunday Brunch stopped at 3 p.m. We were offered the regular menu. Our food was terrible. My salad was wilted, the sushi awful, and the only good things were the hamburgers and the sweet potato fries. We believed we were served the leftovers from the buffet brunch. I think Open Table mis-lead me by offering the 4 p.m. time with the idea of it being Easter Sunday Brunch.Special Features:
- Food was not up to parslimDined on 4/20/2014We went for Easter and were behind a large party so we waited a long time for our food. The server was genuine and apologetic. The food was not the quality you'd expect. Yes they made home made hollandaise, but other breakfast items weren't great.
- Did not enjoy the foodFishyDined on 4/19/2014We ordered spicy tuna rolls and they tasted fishy. I'm guessing the tuna was old. I was excited to have the braised short ribs it was a rib that was dry there was a lot of mashed sweet potatoes I guess to make up for the fact that there was only one small rib. It looked dwarfed on the plate. On a positive not the waiter we had in the bar was nice and the drinks were good. We will not be back to eat at Hudson's south Glenn to bad we like eating at local restaurants before a movie
- DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 4/16/2014The service, from initial greeting throughout the table service was just fine; no complaints. While the restaurant setting implies a normal mid-scale experience, in fact the menu is primarily that of a sports bar, with burgers and sandwiches and a very limited true dinner menu. We both ordered filet mignon medium rare (the only steak offered). Mine was delivered well done. The replacement steak was extremely rare, and I just ate it to avoid being a complainer. Accordingly I have little to say about the quality of their kitchen or their menu. We will not go back.
- Very poor serviceKatyVIPDined on 4/15/2014One of the women that I was with ordered something she did not really care for. The waitress did not have a clue how to handle the situation.....she should have taken the plate away immediately and asked if there was anything else she could bring her. Instead, the plate sat at the table until the end. This waitress should have gone to her manager and asked what to do in this situation. The woman did order a small salad and when we got the bill, nothing was comped. We won't return to this restaurant and they do have good food. Sad that the server really wasn't equipped with the skills to handle this situation!


text: FDA Rules Threaten Organic Farmers Print article Send a Tip by William Bigelow 23 Feb 2014 post a comment The Food and Drug Administration was given permission by Congress in 2010 to regulate practices on farms across the nation. Now small farms, many of whom use organic farming techniques, are finding that the methods they have been using for years, including spreading house-made fertilizers, tilling their farmland with grazing animals, and irrigating with water from open creeks, are coming under assault. The 2010 act, titled the Food Safety Modernization Act, was a response to data that showed 3,000 people die every year in the U.S. from tainted food, while tens of millions are made ill from eating food that is tainted. Concerns about bioterrorism also played a role. In 2011, 33 people died across the nation from eating tainted cantaloupes, which triggered the FDA to be more aggressive in pursuing its supervision of farms. Dave Runsten, policy director for Community Alliance with Family Farmers in Davis, Calif., said, "They are going to drive farms out of business. The consumer groups behind this don't understand farming. They talk out of both sides of their mouth. They demand these one-size-fits-all regulations, then say, 'I don't want to hurt those cute little farmers at the farmers market. I shop at the farmers market.' It is frustrating." It doesn't help the FDA's case when they sound out-of-touch; just recently Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) chastised Michael Taylor, a deputy commissioner with the FDA, noting that one draft set of rules from the FDA wrote that kale is "never consumed raw." She responded, "I was going to offer to make a kale salad for you. It causes you to wonder if those who are writing these rules have ever set foot on a farm." But Caroline Smith DeWaal, food safety director at the Center for Science in the Public Interest in Washington, had a different view, saying, "We don't believe large facilities are the only place where outbreaks are happening." She noted that farm-to-fork growers need to see that E. coli and other bacteria are a danger to their produce just as much as they are to the produce of giant processing plants. She added, "At the end of the day, consumers will be paying a little bit more for this. But a few cents here may help avoid a severe illness." Meanwhile, examples abound of farms losing business as a result of the FDA's rules; Don Bessemer, the owner of the last working farm in Akron, Ohio, which had fed locals for 117 years, gave up, and 30 workers lost their jobs. Bessemer commented to the Akron Beacon Journal that he would fight pests and even drought, but not bureaucrats. Taylor pointed out that the FDA is softening its stance; and added that thousands of the smallest farms would be exempt from new inspections.


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How to teach kids about money and credit at any age
The other day I experienced my first toddler tantrum. We were at Toys R Us, getting a birthday present for one of my daughter's friends, and she threw a fit when I said she couldn't have a "Toy Story" figure. We watch the movie over and over and over again, so naturally she has all the toys -- from Woody and Buzz to Jessie and the Potato Heads.
Here's how it went down: Maggie took the toy off the shelf and when it came time for us to leave, I told her we had to give it back since she has it at home already. When I was finally able to pry it from her tiny hands, she screamed and threw herself onto the floor.
Even though every parent has been through this, it was still embarrassing and it got me thinking: How soon can you start talking to kids about money? Maggie has a piggy bank and loves putting change in, but that's about it.
According to Jeff Hindenach, director of content at NextAdvisor.com, a site that analyzes and explains online services, you can start as young as 3. Here's an age-by-age guide to teaching your kids about money, saving and credit.
Ages 3-6: This is the age that kids start to ask questions, said Hindenach. "If they ask what a credit card is, or why Mommy and Daddy are paying with a card, a good response is, 'Mommy can use this card now and in a few days I will get a piece of paper in the mail telling me how much money I owe.' As long as they understand that eventually you have to pay with actual money when using a credit card."
Ages 7-12: This is a good age to sit down with your children and show them your credit card bill and explain what it means. You can also take it a step further and show them how it works, he said. "If they want to buy something, give them the credit card to use, explaining that they will have to use their allowance money to pay it back when the bill comes. If they already spent their allowance when the bill comes, then add 25 cents to the total they owe, which can teach them about interest and paying the credit card bill on time."
It's also time to set up a savings account for your kids, suggests Hindenach. "Have them deposit a portion of their allowance into a savings account, and make sure to show them the extra money they are making from the interest, even if it is only a few cents," he said. Any extra amount of money at that age is a big deal, and this will demonstrate the benefits of saving your money.
Ages 13-17: Now it's time to add your children to your credit card account. "By adding them, you are able to monitor their spending, all while they are getting a head start on building a solid credit portfolio," he said. "Add them with a low limit so they can't run up a large bill, and it's important to sit down with them every month to go over the bill so they can see their spending habits. Keep in mind that you are putting a lot of trust in your child because if they end up charging a huge amount on your credit cards, it will not only affect their credit score, but yours as well."
Age 18 and up: Time for your child to get his or her own credit card. "You can still monitor their spending before they go off to college, or cosign on the card, which will make it easier to monitor their spending habits," said Hindenach. "This will also help them establish their own credit, which will help them later when they try to rent an apartment, get a car loan or even their first mortgage."
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A judge has issued an arrest order for former professional wrestling champion Ric Flair for not paying his estranged wife more than $32,000 in spousal support.
The Charlotte Observer reports ( http://bit.ly/1ar1pnv) that Flair, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, was ordered to pay $4,000 a month to Jacqueline Beems, who filed for a legal separation last summer. Court documents say Flair didn't pay $32,352.51 following two court orders.
Documents say the arrest order was issued on July 3, but Flair can avoid jail if he pays what he owes.
Beems was charged Tuesday with making a harassing phone call. She's accused of making a series of calls to Flair's girlfriend.
Beems was released on a $500 unsecured bond, and her attorney calls the charges "unfounded and outlandish."
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Is China the Fastest-Rising Power in History?
Four graphs show how China stacks up against the powers of yesterday.
China is rising; but how far, and how fast? After the release of projections based on new World Bank data showing that China will soon overtake the United States as the world's largest national economy, a debate has quickly ensued, with some China-watchers dismissing the new figures as an "accounting exercise" and others calling the revised data a "wake-up call." But the hue and cry obscures a more fundamental question: whether the scale and speed of China's ascendance is truly unique, or whether it resembles the emergence of earlier powers. China, it turns out, scores moderately on the first metric, and very highly on the second.
Although new powers have emerged for millennia -- think Athens after the Greek victory over Persia in 479 B.C. and Rome in 264 B.C. at the start of its wars with Carthage -- extensive data measuring the scale and speed of a nation's rise only extend from the mid-19th century to the present. During this period, five states have emerged as global powers:
- The United States, circa 1870: Having recovered from a devastating civil war, it entered a period of rapid industrial growth and overseas expansion.
- Germany, circa 1870: Otto von Bismarck defeated France and established a unified nation.
- The Soviet Union, circa 1945: The USSR grew into a superpower in the aftermath of World War II.
- Japan, circa 1960: A high-growth era dawned that took Japan to the commanding heights of the global economy.
- China, circa 1982: Its rise began after the ruling Communist Party completed its sixth five-year plan, a document the party still uses to help guide the economy, inaugurating a new era of economic reform and opening to foreign trade.
Of course, no country's ascent had a single, undisputed starting point. But cutoffs are necessary to gauge a rise or a fall, and the above inflection points are apt candidates. Here's how China's shares of global GDP, trade, and military spending compare with that of the other four powers, 30 years into their respective ascents (click any image below to enlarge):
In sheer scale, China remains near the head of the pack on several measures, but it is not yet a clear front-runner. After three decades of ascent, China's economic footprint is comparable to that of the United States in 1900. China currently accounts for 14.6 percent of world output, while the U.S. share of global GDP in 1900 was 15.9 percent. At 14.3 percent, China's share of global commerce is about a percentage point higher than the United States' at the same stage of its rise. Militarily, China resembles Germany before it developed the powerful navy that new wealth afforded. Thirty years in, China's share of global military spending -- 9.2 percent -- is just behind Germany's share in 1900, at 10.5 percent. Of the comparison group, the Soviet Union's rise differs most from China's. The USSR prioritized military strength over economic prosperity, and the numbers show it. In 1975, the Soviet Union accounted for about a third of international military spending, but only 9.4 percent of global output and a measly 3.9 percent of world trade, due to its isolation from the global economy.
Speed is where China stands out. In 30 years of ascent, starting from a low base, it has come farther, faster than any of the other rising powers in the comparison group. Here's a look at its GDP growth, in historical context:
(Trend lines for Germany and the United States are interpolated due to limited GDP data. Data for the USSR's share of global GDP begins in 1950.)
China has expanded its share of world GDP faster than any other rising state from 1870 to today. When then-leader Deng Xiaoping inaugurated a series of sweeping economic reforms in 1982, China accounted for a mere 2.2 percent of global output. Thirty years later, in 2012, China produced 14.6 percent of the world's GDP, a roughly sevenfold increase. Notably, other powers at the start of their rise began with a much more substantial share of world GDP: 6.5 percent for Germany in 1870, 7.1 percent for Japan in 1960, 8.9 percent for the United States in 1870, and 9.6 percent for the Soviet Union in 1950. Of those four, only the United States nearly doubled its share of global output during three decades of ascent. Although considered an industrial powerhouse at the time, Germany only managed to increase its share of world GDP by a few percentage points, while the Soviet Union's 30-year share remained virtually unchanged through 1975.
The speed of China's ascent as a trading power is even more impressive:
(Comparable trade data is unavailable for Japan before 1970. Gaps in the USSR trend line are where outlier data points exist without any clear historical cause.)
China's share of global trade has exploded faster than that of any other rising power in the comparison group. In 30 years, China has expanded its share by a staggering multiple of more than 22. At the dawn of its reform period, China accounted for only 0.6 percent of world commerce; by comparison, the United States at year zero of its rise already conducted 9.3 percent of the world's trade. Germany at the start of its ascent accounted for 10.7 percent of international commerce. Only the Soviet Union at the close of World War II had less of a presence in global trade than China at the outset of its rise.
A different picture emerges when examining the speed of China's military ascent. In line with Deng's belief that China should "hide [its] capacities" and "bide [its] time" -- which meant, in part, getting rich first before building up its military -- China's share of world arms spending has advanced slower than its share of global GDP and trade:
(No comparable data is available for Chinese military expenditures before 1989, or for 1991.)
China's proportion of world military spending has expanded at an objectively rapid clip, even if it has not ballooned as fast as its economic footprint. During the 1990s, and then again during the 2000s, China nearly tripled its share of global military outlays. Pentagon data on China's military spending paints a similar picture, and its 2013 white paper to the U.S. Congress notes that China has the "fiscal strength and political will to support defense spending growth at comparable levels" in the future, though given that "China's published military budget omits several major categories of expenditure," including foreign arms purchases, it's hard to know for sure. The Defense Department estimated that China's total military-related expenditures for 2012 fell between $135 billion and $215 billion, though it cautioned that it didn't know for sure. The next Pentagon white paper is scheduled to be released next week.
Mapped over time, China's share of global military spending has charted an exponential growth path, unusual by historical standards. The Soviet share spiked after World War II and then plateaued at around one-third of global military spending. The U.S. share fluctuated around specific events -- Germany's return to peacetime footing after 1870 caused a temporary increase, while the Spanish-American War of 1898 produced a sharp peak leading into a rapid decline. Germany's share of global military spending expanded and contracted over time, generally remaining between 10 and 15 percent of world spending on arms. Japan increased its share of global military spending throughout, but at a much slower pace than China.
China has risen faster than other powers, but not farther -- yet. Prediction is a risky business. A decline in China's working-age population, widespread environmental degradation, endemic corruption, and risks associated with staggering income inequality -- or some combination of those factors -- could slow or derail the country's rise. But if China can muddle through, conservative estimates put its share of global GDP at 28 percent by 2030. If this forecast is correct, China's economic dominance will, on paper, equal that of the United States in 1951, a peak year in which the residual devastation wrought by World War II significantly boosted America's share of global output.
Yet China will likely punch below its weight even if these forecasts prove accurate. It took the United States two world wars, a sea change in how the U.S. public viewed the world, and the creation of a new international order backed by a set of military alliances to fully translate its size into global dominance. China's economy may become larger than the United States' this year, but parity on paper will not quickly yield equal influence abroad.
The above graphs draw on the following data sets: Angus Maddison, Historical Statistics for the World Economy: 1–2003 AD; World Bank, World Development Indicators Online; Correlates of War Project Trade Data, Version 2.01; Correlates of War Project, National Material Capabilities Dataset, Version 3.02; Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Military Expenditure Database, 2013.