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Who makes your favorite patty melt?
- ipsedixit May 18, 2012 08:13 AM
I know Pann's patty melt is a board favorite.
But my vote goes to Pie N Burger.
Pann's PATTY MELT, 2/3 LB with Melted American Cheese and Onions on Grilled Rye,,,so good. The Best in LA.
re: wienermobile
Flo's in the Chino Airport.
re: wienermobile
Having had a Pann's Patty Melt last night for the umpteenth time I can safely say my favorite (which I've written up at least 2 times on this board) is this one. Still looking for its equal in the greater L.A. area.
re: Servorg
I stopped ordering this animal because of its sheer size and my fear of Lipitor - but it is (or was for me?) the epitome of patty melts that I've enjoyed.
re: Servorg
I hope i can get it with cheddar cheese there.
then i'll be set.
can't really do american chz no more.
re: Servorg
OK Servorg, in the eating crow department, I had a bit of time to kill on way to LAX and more than a bit of an appetite so decided to give this another shot. I'm glad I did. American cheese, grilled onions, medium rare, rye. It was juicy but not soggy and I'll say I slept very well on the plane. At least it tasted better than crow.
re: jessejames
An honorable man in a land in need of them more than ever. Thanks for chiming back in with your report.
re: Servorg
Mr Taster
re: Mr Taster
Chow down this weekend
re: Servorg
Forgot to mention it was so light I got a (free) side of beef gravy. Not foam. Not whatever. but gravy. Very nice.
re: wienermobile
The wonderful grilled rye, with that memorable buttery crunch, and the dark caramelized onions makes it hard to beat.
My favorite.
re: wienermobile
The mouth watered when I read about Pann's patty melt, couldn't wait for one.
Today, i was about 4 miles away and decided the time was now. Ordered it medium rare, which is how it came. Their was absolutely no taste to the meat. The cheese seems to have been brushed on, not a melted slice or two. The onions weren't browned, they were crunchy and didn't even taste like a onion (probably frozen, and quickly thrown on the grill). I added Red Rooster Hot Sauce, but that appeared to have been tampered with as it flowed out of the bottle like water. I liked the rye bread, nice and crispy.
Also ordered a chocolate malt. I remember malted's from the 50s. and I swear today's didn't have any in it
I'll never make that illegal u-turn again.
re: toitoi
Every Pann's patty melt I've ever had (probably up to around a dozen by this point) have looked exactly like this: http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&am... (except this one is done a little more than I get mine - which is medium rare).
re: Servorg
What it looks like doesn't necessarily make it good - does it?
re: toitoi
Mine have all been stellar. From the quality and beefy taste of the meat to the browning of the onions to the cheese and last, and certainly not least, the grilled rye bread.
re: Servorg
Mime had no beefy taste, so the quality of the meat is questionable. The onions weren't browned, but I'll agree on the grilled rye bread.
Where else have you eaten patty melts, besides your dozen at Pann's?
re: toitoi
I had one @ Pann's 2 days ago...
It's nothing like you've described. The onions are a dark brown and caramelized.
re: latindancer
Not my onions - sorry.
re: toitoi
"Where else have you eaten patty melts, besides your dozen at Pann's?"
The Kettle in Manhattan Beach, the old Nichols in the Marina, Langer's, Nate 'n Al's, Junior's Deli and Weiler's Deli. There are others but those have been the most recent places.
re: Servorg
One other place; Abe's http://abesdelinorthridge.com/
re: toitoi
"What it looks like doesn't necessarily make it good - does it?'
In this case....yes.
It's one of the richest, most delicious patty melts I've ever tasted.
Are you sure you were at Pann's?
re: latindancer
could it have been an off day? perhaps? ill give a try too hopefully its as good as you guys say.
re: toitoi
You hit an off day at Pann's, I hit an off day at P'n'B. I have to believe the latter at least, unless I can somehow convince myself that all the testifiers here AND J. Gold are delusional.
I used to go to Pann's frequently when I had business in that part of town. As I no longer do that business I get by there maybe twice a year, but if possible always stop in there. They have their flaws - the corn muffins are irredeemably bad - but there's so much good stuff on the menu it's always worth a stop. I would urge you to do likewise IF you're over that way anyhow.
re: latindancer
I'm pleased that you had a satisfying melt., but pictures don't tell the whole story - it's the tastebuds in one's mouth.
re: toitoi
Did you, by any chance, talk to someone there who could have explained why your patty melt was completely different than the one you'd read/heard about?
I'm seriously baffled.
Their patty melts have been consistently stellar for a long, long time....they're known for them.
re: latindancer
Talk to someone?
I'm confused. i go to a recommended place and order the recommended dish. What I'm served doesn't compare to what I've read about it, so I'm distressed.
I've gotten beefy flavor in a reply - mine had none.
Another reply had browned onions - mine were white and crunchy, not thoroughly cooked.
Something I didn't write in my original post was that the menu stated it was 2/3rds of a pound. I buy freshly chopped beef - 1/2 a pound, which because butchers don't usually under weigh, it's always over the 1/2 pound. At home, I flatten it and cook it and believe me it's a lot larger than what I had today. So I'm now adding that to the already burnt kettle.
If it was rotten, I would have talked to someone, but it was eatable, but thoroughly undistinguished.
re: toitoi
Since you asked me where else I've eaten patty melts (and I dredged up the list) I'll do the same. Where do you like for a great PM? As I said, I keep trying to find the equal of the one "I" keep having at Pann's. I'll be grateful if you can point me to one that is equal or better, especially if it's in the greater West L.A. area.
re: Servorg
I rarely eat any type of beef out, especially avoiding hamburgers. However, when I read about something that is so tempting and mouth-watering, I will drive to where it's being served. That was the case with Pann's patty melt.
It disappointed me based on all the raves on this thread, and I'm afraid that I can't point you to another place, as unfortunately I simply can't recall when I ate my last one.
Thanks for you list. But if I go to Nate 'n Al's or Junior's or Langers, it's not for a patty melt, but for - my arteries are getting angry - a ruben - and there, we have a whole other debate.
While typing this, I seem to recall a decent patty melt at The French Market (Quarter?) on Santa Monica in WeHo - but that was years ago.
re: toitoi
I will say that the only time I have a patty melt at Pann's is for dinner. I don't know if you got a new cook or what the issue might have been when you were there, but anyplace can miss once in a while for whatever reason. Sorry it had to be on your visit to Pann's.
re: Servorg
I've only been there during the day.
Two days ago....I ordered to take out, from the hostess, waited, and she brought it to me after she double - checked to make sure everything was as ordered.
re: latindancer
Good to know that the "daylight" patty melt lives up to my "after dark" samplings over the years... ;-D>
re: latindancer
Done, end of story. I will hit it up today too.
Should I just get it with the american cheese or you think it would still be ok to substitute for cheddar ????
re: Servorg
Pann's does have cheddar.
re: wienermobile
Now would it still taste as good with the cheddar because the beef and carmelized onions give the necessary punch ?
re: kevin
Make certain you ask for the onions to be carmelized.
Regarding the ceddar, unless it's extra sharp and a quality brand I don't think you notice the difference. Mine, with American Cheese, was more like someone had brushed a bit of Cheese Whiz on the burger, not put a slice on top.
The rye bread was outstanding.
re: toitoi
Several food items have been mentioned on CH that i, previously, had never heard of or tasted. Many posters are highly regarded for their experiences/taste/expertise.
The OP, in this case, and Servong happen to be some of them. If they mention something that they find exemplary then somewhere down the line I'll be trying it.
I'm a huge fan of fish and will drive many miles to a place I've read or heard about that serves something that sounds good to me.
If I arrived only to be served something that was the opposite of what I'd read on one of these boards....
You can be sure i'd bring it to the attention of the my server or the manager and explain why I came and what was wrong.
That's just me.
re: wienermobile
I never tried it but will now, in case I go there for the corned beef hash again or am not feelling the fried chicken wings and waffle for the day.
The John Henry patty melt with american cheese, grilled onion, pickle, creole mojo, on sourdough is pretty good at North End Cafe in Manhattan Beach.
re: LA Buckeye Fan
Expensive but awesome. My absolute favorite. It's so rich however, I can only rarely eat them.
re: kingpinjava
Southwest Patty Melt" * Grilled Rye Bread * Gruyere & Cheddar Cheeses * Sautéed Onions, Anaheim Chilies, & Bacon * Trio of Dipping Sauces (Avocado-Cilantro Ranch *1000 Island * Chipotle Aioli)
Sounds awesome, next stop Sherman Oaks!
re: toitoi
Forgot to respond.
I liked the Patty Melt at Pann's though it was not amazing nor earth shattering. But I do have to say the burger was dripping beef juices, the american cheese worked (though it didn't make it's presence felt to richly and saltely so a cheddar would have worked in this case too). I do have to say the burger was beefy. And it was good.
Now if memory does not escape me, one of the best patty melts in memory is the one they make at Hamburger Hamlet. Though there aren't too many locations left so I'll have to check which ones are open and report back.
One thing that bugged me about Pann's is when I ordered fresh fruit, it came with a tiny slice of melon. Not what I was expecting at all. Anyhow I demolished the whole sandwich in a matter of minutes and then afterwards felt heavy though not terribly heavy.
Definitely a once in a blue moon sandwich for me.
re: LesThePress
Les, so true. I must have had dozens of the open-faced beauties, even after Harry and Marilyn sold to (I think) Koo Koo Roo. Not sure who owns it now, but not worth a visit.
re: BubblyOne
Exactly, it was served open face at HH and then it was easy to fold over and make into a sandwich.
Come to think of it, it was way way way better than Pann's in my humble opinion.
And pair it with perhaps a small cup of lobster bisque and you have a great coffee shop dinner.
re: BubblyOne
According to their web site they have only 4 locations and are owned by the 'Hamlet Group', whoever that is.
re: LesThePress
They have only two remaining West Coast locations: Pasadena and Sherman Oaks. The patty melt ($12.50) is still on the (online) menu at both locations.
Nothing I've read on Chowhound has persuaded me it was worth trying HH, even when the Sunset Strip location was still open.
So far, Pann's. I tried one at P'n'B, and while I'm sure I just hit them on a bad day it was the antithesis of what J. Gold described: small patty, two tiny slivers of cheese NOT melted. I probably owe them another chance … honestly, the sacrifices I make for art!
I must say that my favorite within a morning's drive is at the Busy Bee Café in Ventura. Not quite as gigantic as Pann's, but I thought the flavor balance was tops. Harry's Family Restaurant on San Fernando in Burbank has a very nice (and big!) one as well.
I have to qualify all of this by saying that I don't care at all for grilled rye bread, and always get mine on grilled sourdough, which I adore above all other grilled breads.
Pie N Burger is my favourite as well. I can get a serviceable one at The Original Tops, and I remember when I worked at JPL there was a super-cheap one in the cafeteria that wasn't bad at all, given the price (but you can't go there unless you work there, IIRC).
re: ipsedixit
@ipsedixit...do you also get a free EKG at the hospital after one of those patty melts..or maybe a coupon for an ambulance ride...
re: lapizzamaven
Yeah, I always wondered why hospital cafeterias always seem to serve such greasy burgers and fries and pizzas.
Sadly, i guess it's like one-stop shopping.
i really liked the one that i had at Cafe 50s both the west la and venice location (the venice one is half the price, but it might have to do with the crummy atmosphere that i love at the venice locale and not just the food).
didn't like the one i had at Nick's, it felt like i was going to need triple cardiac bypass after eating their patty melt and not in a good way, and i didn't even have any fries with it, though i did have a pancake on the side, which was decent.
The sublimely juicy patty melt at Fiddler's Bistro on 3rd has replaced Pann's as #1 in the Grubman's meatcentric heart.
ok, major props to the patty melt at BRUXIE.
1/3rd pound angus IIRC with onions, cheese, carroway seeds, and "secret sauce".
the meat was delicious, onions/sauce/cheese combined perfectly, waffle was crunchy and delicious, and the carroway seeds gave you the rye feeling.
man, i want another one RIGHT NOW.
re: ns1
I guess it just did not reach the heights of my new benchmark, the Pann's patty melt.
The way their fatty beef coalesces with the grilled, slightly caramelized onions and the melted American cheese (and usually I do detest american cheese) on the griddled rye bread exudes a certain perfection, if you will. There's a heavy duty animal pungency there too and it's quite filling, but it's filling in a good way, almost.
Maybe I'll have to take another tour of duty with Bruxie, but I wasn't a fan of their fried chicken with honey and hot sauce either. One thing I will say is that their purported "frozen custard" is not really the real stuff in my mind concerning its taste and texture. (On a side note, the frozen custard served at the burger joint on the Santa Monica Pier comes pretty damn close to perfection).
re: Tripeler
I'm quite sure that no one named Sergio works at Pann's.
re: Tripeler
Maybe you have a point there.
re: Will Owen
100% of what?
All restaurants with entrees less than $20?
All restaurants with no Michelin stars?
All restaurants that are serial DHS/ICE offenders?
All restaurants excluding those in Alaska?
Do tell.
re: ipsedixit
"All restaurants excluding those in Alaska?"
Perhaps no exception needed: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/...
re: Servorg
Why do you presume they would be "illegal"?
re: ipsedixit
Because any state that hires illegals as policemen (where one would figure rigorous background checking would be pretty much assured since those they hire are given loaded weapons) are likely going to allow restaurants to put them in the kitchen without too much checking.
Yesterday, on my way back from LAX I decided to stop at Pann's for a patty melt.
Ordered mine rare - please make certain the onions are grilled.
Waitress comes back, says, "Medium rare?" I say, "No, rare."
She goes back behind the counter and speaks with a woman standing there, and comes back. She says, "We aren't allowed to serve it rare. Do you want to speak with the owner?"
My brain has become topsy-turvy, Not Allowed?!?!
I say, "No," and get up from my seat, muttering, "Is your meat so old, your afraid." I left, and I'll never darken their door ever again.
What kind of meat do you think they buy? Not allowed? OMG!
re: toitoi
Really ?
That sounds very un-Pann like.
But other Pann's regulars please chime in.
I usally get it medium and it's still pretty damn juicy. And quite exceptional.
Over there, with their beef, medium rare would still be quite good in my opinion.
re: Servorg
Not me. Raw would be okay, but I know they don't serve tartar - wonder what they'd say if I asked for it raw. Ha-ha!
I've only had their patty melt once, and as you can see below and above, it was good. I gave it a 2nd try, and it didn't work out.
I believe if you search else - France, probably, you'll find a lengthy discussion about steak tartar - if you're interested. I ate horse meat.
re: kevin
Kevin, I posted this last year - for the full post merely scroll up.
"The mouth watered when I read about Pann's patty melt, couldn't wait for one.
Today, i was about 4 miles away and decided the time was now. Ordered it medium rare, which is how it came. Their was absolutely no taste to the meat. The cheese seems to have been brushed on, not a melted slice or two. The onions weren't browned, they were crunchy and didn't even taste like a onion (probably frozen, and quickly thrown on the grill). I added Red Rooster Hot Sauce, but that appeared to have been tampered with as it flowed out of the bottle like water. I liked the rye bread, nice and crispy."
re: toitoi
"Kevin, I posted this last year"
What? The post that kevin responded to shows as being posted 2 hours ago.
re: Servorg
toitoi May 24, 2012 08:36 AM
The mouth watered when I read about Pann's patty melt, couldn't wait for one.
Today, i was about 4 miles away and decided the time was now. Ordered it medium rare, which is how it came. Their was absolutely no taste to the meat. The cheese seems to have been brushed on, not a melted slice or two. The onions weren't browned, they were crunchy and didn't even taste like a onion (probably frozen, and quickly thrown on the grill). I added Red Rooster Hot Sauce, but that appeared to have been tampered with as it flowed out of the bottle like water. I liked the rye bread, nice and crispy.
Also ordered a chocolate malt. I remember malted's from the 50s. and I swear today's didn't have any in it
I'll never make that illegal u-turn again.
re: toitoi
But didn't you just re-post the same thing again 2 hours or so ago? Without any attribution to the other post from May of 2012? At least that is the post that kevin replied to (the one you just put up again, but now you're saying it was simply a copy from that post last May? Is that right? Man, talk about confusion reigning).
re: Servorg
If you look at the thread, you'll see my 2 hour ago post was from a stop at Pann's yesterday.
Follow the thread down, I'm not confusing anyone. Just follow the (oh, Lord, I want to say "yellow brick road", but...) thread. Or start at the top and read all of them.
re: toitoi
Your 2 hour ago post is all about trying to get a "rare" patty melt and you getting up and leaving without one when they wouldn't cook it that way. Your 1 hour ago post ("Today, i was about 4 miles away...") is about having a medium rare one that you actually ate and didn't like.
re: Servorg
You're absolutely correct. However, I didn't like their medium rare last May 24, 2012, and on 1 July 2013 I asked for rare.
Servorg's post "Your 1 hour ago post ("Today, i was about 4 miles away...")" Read the date, that was from a year ago.
I know, I know, you've got nothing else to do and a good squabble will get you salivary glands goin' and you're gonna get in your car and drive to Pann's for a patty melt!
re: Servorg
I'm very confused too. But I responded to this post, I may have missed the earlier post from two years ago, or whatever the date was:
"Yesterday, on my way back from LAX I decided to stop at Pann's for a patty melt.
Ordered mine rare - please make certain the onions are grilled.
Waitress comes back, says, "Medium rare?" I say, "No, rare."
She goes back behind the counter and speaks with a woman standing there, and comes back. She says, "We aren't allowed to serve it rare. Do you want to speak with the owner?"
My brain has become topsy-turvy, Not Allowed?!?!
I say, "No," and get up from my seat, muttering, "Is your meat so old, your afraid." I left, and I'll never darken their door ever again.
What kind of meat do you think they buy? Not allowed? OMG!"
My favorite patty melt comes from the unlikeliest of places, Izzy's Deli in Santa Monica. Thick, juicy, charred patty; perfect griddled rye, creamy American cheese and lovely onions. (At times the cook's miss medium rare by a mile, but when they get it right it is the perfect synergy of flavors.)
Here's a secret: If you're a fan of the long gone Ship's "Ship Shape Burger" like I am, have Izzy's substitute griddled sour dough for the rye bread and ask for a side of Thousand Island, take a bite, close your eyes and you're back in Ship's!
re: CastironJim
I was going to mention Izzy's myself, but I so rarely have patty melts that I really don't have a basis of knowledge to make an accurate recommendation.
I'm also of the mind that a properly-made patty melt is a pretty easy and straight forward concoction. Hard to screw up. Only a minimal amount of competence is needed.
That was one of my go-to hangover cures - patty melt at Izzy's. Would like to know the the Pann-O-Philes think of it.
re: foodiemahoodie
My hangover cure was going to the butcher and buying a pound of lean ground round. Onions, cheese, and bread weren't necessary.
Mom was my teacher on that one.
re: CastironJim
re: cujo
I withdraw my recommendation for Izzy's. Just had it today - and they seemed to have forgotten that a patty melt is fried in pan to make it a kind of grilled cheese burger. The bread should be fried and a little crispy. This looked like fried it for 10 seconds on each side and that was it.
Also, Izzy's had pretty decent french frieds. With skins. No longer. They seemed to have changed.
We all know that Izzy's is considered to be the worst deli in Los Angeles. And they have further solidified their position at the bottom. Extending their negative lead. it's like they looked over their offerings and had a pow-wow to figure out to screw up things a little more. Perhaps someone there read this thread and jumped to their feet "We'll have none of that!" And so, now Izzy's has nothing to recommend. Perfect record.
re: foodiemahoodie
That's funny.
How do they make the food worse ????????????
I've never understood why they would make the food worse but then again sometimes things don't really make sense.


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Hypothesis: The bacterial flora of the uterus during elective Cesarean sections differs from the uterine flora during non-elective Cesarean sections. We want to study whether the uterine flora can predict post-cesarean febrile morbidity and endometritis.
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|Uterine Flora During Elective and Urgent Cesarean Sections and Its Relationship to Postpartum Complications.
- To compare bacteriological growth between elective and non-elective cesarean section [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- To study the various bacteria growth in the uteri, and to compare type of bacteria to post-op morbidity [ Time Frame: 5 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
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Uterine bacteriological cultures
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Objective: To evaluate the uterine flora at the time of elective and non-elective cesarean sections and to study the relationship to the development of postpartum fever and/or endometritis.
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|Professor Jacob Bornstein, Department Obstetrics & Gynecology, Western Galilee Hospital, Nahariya, Israel
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Ducati's all-new, water-cooled, 2013 Hypermotard is currently being put through its paces in southern Spain by MCN Senior Road Tester Michael Neeves. Here are his first impressions:
"It's track this morning on the £11,850 SP version and road this afternoon on the £9950 standard bike. Both will be available from dealers next month. "The new motor is a long stroke version of the old 796 with water cooling and four valves. It makes 110bhp, which is more than both the old 1100 and 796 Hypermotards it replaces. It also has a new chassis and a 16-litre fuel tank, replacing the stingy old 12-litre item. "The steering is less aggressive, it's comfier and comes with ABS, traction control and riding modes, thanks to a new ride-by-wire system. There's bigger front brake discs and new Monobloc calipers and the whole bike weighs 175kg, only three kilos more than the old one, despite the water jacket and new electronics. The SP version, meanwhile, has Marzocchi forks, an Ohlins rear shock, carbon trinkets and weighs 171kg. "The bars no longer slap in your hands and you're not sat so far forward that it's like looking over the edge of a cliff, like the old Hypermotard, but it's still an unashamed light, agile, punchy supermoto that's born to wheelie. "The power delivery and throttle response are lovely and smooth and the Ducati gets a lick on when you pin it through the gears. It doesn't have the grunt of the old 1100 - there's no substitute for cubes – but it's still got enough punch to make you giggle. ABS will be brilliant on the road and you can turn it down through the riding modes so you can skid the back wheel. "It's still very narrow focussed - a Sunday plaything to wheelie for a few hours – but the bigger tank and comfier seat will let you do longer distances than before. Plus there's a Hyperstrada touring version coming soon, which I'm really excited about. The build quality and finish is top notch, too. "Read my full review in next Wednesday's MCN!"
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Spend £4k on a secondhand KTM950SM with carbs..then some of the money you save on intake mods & 'povics.
A future classic. No big residual losses - you'll be 10 grand better off over the same 2 years of Ducati ownership - Job done.
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the japanese dont seem to want to create anything new or different, just play it safe constantly
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The Ducati Hypermotard and Ducati Streetfighter apear similar in concept but the later bike has the 1098/1198 sportsbike engine. I know it's a few grand more but is the new hypermotard straying in to the streetfighters teritory and how different are they??
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The school has come far in the last 6 years. I'm a teacher at the school and the former reviews are irrelevant at this point. The school building is new, the stadium is new, the kids are enthusiastic about their school, and their test grades are high. For a school of only about 1,300 these students have dominated in sports. Our academic offerings in regard to AP and dual enrollment is better than the area school. I live in King George and would be happy to have my children go to the high school.
Actually the complaints about the grading system were entirely correct. KGHS was on the 7 point system through the 2008/2009 academic year. They went on the 10 point scale in 2010 due to an enormous push from parents and (some) faculty due to the inequity of the 7 point scale against other schools with regard to college admissions.
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The problem at King George High school is inconsistant application of rules. The administration is slow to respond on issues. The teachers are very good.
The biggest thing for me right now is how our kids are graded. KGHS is on the 7 point scale and it is hurting our students College admission. GPA is lower due to this scale - most other schools use a 10 point scale and the kids score statistically .25-.3 higher on GPA. Colleges use GPA for scholarships, Honors, Admission. Just a .1 diffenence can mean not getting in your school of choice. KGHS needs to get with the program and grade like other schools so we have an equal chance at post secondary academics. And they shoud do it immediately.
The so-called 'block' system used at KGHS schedules only four classes per semester. This is one or two classes too few, leading to situations where core academic classes (math, science, english language) might not be taken every semester, and where art activities must be moved to outside school hours. This 4 class plan makes class periods about 90 minutes long, which is too long for bottom and brain, unless the teacher is creative enought to break up the time. I've found the faculty and administration to be responsive and cooperative, though I sometimes disagree with their decisions. The music program is poorly funded. That the various bands and directors represent the colors of the school in public forums, with great talent and effort, with almost no funding from public dollars, should be an embarrasment to the county supervisors and school board.
Overcrowding is a problem. Some teachers don't even have their own classroom. In some cases teachers are reduced to babysitting because of one or two students acting up in the classroom. If you are planning to move into or out of the county with a high school student don't do it during the school year it will make a mess of their classes. King George runs on a block system, 4 one semster and 4 the next. Which means that you are cramming year long classes into about 3 months and could mean going a year between math classes. I have been concerned for my child's safety. The school does have some really great teachers that have been very helpful.
I'm sorry to disagree with the other reviews, however my nephew has been attending this school for one whole year now!...and he is absolutley doing wonderful!...He transfered down from MD schools, and has really done awesome at this school...yes it is packed!.however their NEW HIGH SCHOOL should be open the end of 2008, so everyone is looking forward to this....King george is a small town, so yea, the bus system has to do what they have to do...all in all, its a great school...and I believe they should get a higher rating....
Administration does not respond or is slow (days) to respond to queries. School is absurdly overcrowded. 14 trailers. There are almost as many students in trailers as there are in classrooms. School bus system is a joke. Some kids are picked up at 6 AM to be at school at 7:30. The same buses are used for 2 and sometimes 3 runs a day. Instead of having K5 through 12th on the same bus to save bus expenses, time and labor there has to be a separate bus for each school (ES, Middle, HS). Some ES kids get out of school at 3:20 and get home at 5:20.
Mostly dedicated teachers, but *ugh!* the administration. Ineffectual.
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My husband called me all excited last night (he is traveling for work) to tell me that there is a new Wendy's app! Basically you put in how many calories you have to work with and it pops up with a bunch of different menu choices! He saves all of his DD calories for dinner, so he ended up having a cheeseburger and small chili. He was ecstatic! He went through the whole list with me of all of the combinations they came up with. One even included a small frosty! :confused:
Pretty cool app if you want to eat at Wendys and try something besides chili! :hyst:
That's pretty cool, Jade!!! I always go to the website and check the calories. My phone web browser drives me nuts, but it's nice for on-the-go!
I love Wendy's Chili on a DD but I can never save all my calories for dinner. Love me a Frosty too!
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Dawn - It should be!!! We need to get you on their commercials instead of the new red-head they have now. :rofl:
ETA: We have a Wendy's about 1/2 mile from work and they give us a university discount. Eat your heart out! :D
Lol lol all the way home!!
This thread has "Dawn" written all over it! ;) Sadly, the only 3 Wendy's in my area closed down last month.....was one of my favorite "quickie" meal places.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Your car is tracking your every move, and it might just save you some money. WINK News Call For Action first showed you what your car knows about you. But now we're showing you how that information might save you a little money.
We spent a month testing Drivewise from Allstate, which recently became available in Florida. Once it arrived in the mail we took a trip to the sales department at WINK TV to find a volunteer willing to plug the device into their Onboard Diagnostics Port underneath their dashboard.
She's a little camera shy, so instead of showing her face, we'll just her results, which aren't that great. But as Justin Herndon with Allstate explains, there's always time to change your driving patterns.
"Something that's unique about Drivewise is that it's a behavior device, it allows you to improve your behavior," said Herndon.
Allstate gives you a Web Portal where it shows you a letter grade, our volunteer scored a C-. Along with individual scores on your mileage, the time of day you're driving, your braking patters and speed.
This way you can improve your grade by making changes to the way you drive. Our driver has a bit of a lead foot. She drove above 80 mph for 16 miles. Her 20 mile commute to work also contributes to her C- score on mileage. Keep that in mind if you have a long commute yourself.
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Allstate offers a 10% discount for the first six months you use Drivewise. After that, the discount is based on driving performance. The best drivers get a 30% cut on their insurance. The worst drivers receive no discount. That was the case for our driver who had below average speed, mileage and braking habits.
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New car seat guidelines and how they affect you
New car seat guidelines, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requirements, went into effect in February. They are aimed at manufacturers.
Julie Prom, child safety advocate and certified child passenger safety technician instructor from Chicco USA explains the new guidelines:
"The requirements are simply clarifying LATCH lower anchor limits and harness weight limits," said Prom. "For many years, there have been various weight limits for LATCH lower anchors buried in vehicle owner's manuals and car seat manuals. The new requirement states that all car seat manufacturers must put this weight limit on the car seat label and in the instruction manual. This will make it easier for parents and caregivers to know when it is time to use the seat belt instead of the lower anchors to install the car seat."
So, how do you know if your car seat is safe? "Car seats made before February 27, 2014 will still be safe to use," she said. "However, parents and caregivers should check the vehicle owner's manual and car seat manual or contact the manufacturer for specific instructions on LATCH installations."
The change that you will notice, however, is that a maximum weight limit of 65 pounds will be displayed on most convertible car seats (seats that can be used rear-facing and forward-facing), said Prom. The new requirements will not have an effect on rear-facing only or infant-only car seats.
Before you buy a convertible car seat, Prom suggests comparing the ease of use features and then trying to install the car seat in your vehicle before you buy. "You may find several car seats that fit your vehicle, but only a few that are easy for you to install properly."