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Apart from his many accomplishments in North Carolina, George Watts Hill played a key role in the secret war against Hitler. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries.
Watts Hill was instrumental in the removal of the North Carolina Speaker Ban Law. Pictured is a copy of the bill. Image courtesy of the North Carolina Office of Archives and History, Raleigh, NC.
Scion of a distinguished North Carolina family (“Durham’s first family”) known for its civic entrepreneurship and generosity to the state, the city of Durham, and the University of North Carolina, George Watts Hill–businessman, banker, lawyer, hospital director, staunch Presbyterian, and “guiding force in the development of the Research Triangle Park”–played a key role in the secret war against Hitler.
Born in New York on October 27, 1901, Watts Hill was later educated at Durham High School, Hotchkiss, the University of North Carolina, and UNC Law School. After graduating from law school and passing the bar exam in 1924, he married Ann Austin McCulloch, a woman of modest means whose mother’s ancestors included Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While eschewing the practice of law, Hill honored his father’s wishes and devoted his attention to family business interests, especially Watts Hospital in Durham.
Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates, field secretary of the Foreign Policy Association, organization director for the Council on Foreign Relations, and founding member of the Century Group (later known as the Fight For Freedom Committee), Francis Pickens Miller, another staunch Presbyterian Southerner, unquestionably influenced Watts Hill’s interest in national and international issues. Miller probably first met Hill through a mutual association with UNC president, Frank Porter Graham. In January 1939, Miller invited Hill to a conference in Atlanta of the Southern Policy Committee (SPC), because he believed Hill’s corporate background might enhance the credibility of the organization’s largely non-business membership. The January committee produced a plan to improve the South’s economic, social, educational, public health, labor, and suffrage conditions. At the end of the meeting, Miller persuaded Hill to organize a SPC group in North Carolina.
Alarmed by Hitler’s conquest of Europe and Britain’s retreat at Dunkirk, Hill supported Francis Miller’s and New York businessman Whitney Shephardson’s draft of "A Summons To Speak Out." The “Summons” called for an end to U. S. neutrality, American assistance to the Allies with all "disposable air, naval, military and material resources," and an American declaration of war against Nazi Germany (considered to be the only legal avenue to aid Britain, the last line of defense). Watts Hill offered Miller further assistance and suggested that Congress be urged to support the "Summons." Hill was one of only two North Carolinians mentioned in The New York Times and the New York Herald-Tribune as advocating war against Hitler.
Miller considered the well-traveled Hill an ideal compatriot in mobilizing American public opinion against continued neutrality in the face of Nazi aggression. Not surprisingly, at Miller’s request, Hill recruited Tar Heels to sign the "Summons," and in doing so, he reiterated the Allies’ need for U. S. war material, not American troops. But he also stressed that conscription was necessary for America to be war-ready. The South’s traditional internationalism notwithstanding, not one North Carolina congressman supported a war declaration against Germany. While few Tar Heels embraced Senator Robert Reynolds’ extreme isolationism, most wanted their country to stay out of war.
Hill declined an offer to lead the North Carolina chapter of the less militant and more popular Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies (CDAAA), which supported aid just short-of-war. Instead, he became a founding member of the Century (Miller) Group out of which came the Fight for Freedom Committee (FFC), the most militant interventionist organization and the future leaders of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), America’s premier intelligence agency during the Second World War. Despite its small numbers, the Century Group contributed greatly in gaining public support for Franklin Roosevelt’s “Destroyer Deal,” an executive agreement providing a beleauguered Britain with 100 mothballed destroyers.
After serving as chairman of the Navy Relief Society’s campaign in North Carolina and later as the Navy’s procurement officer handling commission applications from fellow North Carolinians, Hill entered the Office of the Coordinator of Information (COI) in March 1942. The COI’s London-based and Secret Intelligence (SI) British section chief, Francis Pickens Miller, arranged an interview so that Hill could join the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), which replaced COI on June 13, 1942. After inteviewing with COI chief, Col. William J. Donovan, Hill accepted an executive officer appointment in SA/B (Special Activities/Bruce) division and quickly set out to instill order in the young agency and secure much-needed office equipment, furniture, and new employees. On the eve of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa, Hill supplied Donovan with vital information concerning transportation.
Impressed with the Tar Heel’s efficient and effective administration, SI chief David Bruce sent Hill to London in July 1942 on a “scouting trip” in preparation for the opening of the OSS’s London office. “The Tar Heel in Cloak” examined the logistics of the new office, finalized arrangements for communications between Washington and London, and toured two training facilities. In his report to Bruce, he recommended simplifying the flow of information between London and Washington and the collection of refugees’ passports, I.D.s, and even clothing, for OSS agents sent to Nazi-occupied Europe. An OSS “closet” full of clothing was established a few months later near the Key Bridge facing Washington, D. C.
In February, 1943, Hill was finally commissioned a major in the U. S. Army and was given responsibility for all the transportation, material, and equipment needs of the Special Operations (SO). Cognizant of the OSS’ dependence on other military services for transporting agents and supplies, Hill found the first planes for the agency’s miniscule “air force.” He allowed the OSS to use several family properties for training purposes, even the use of explosive devices. In late 1943, Hill was named head of the Division of Special Services; in this capacity, he supervised the disbursement of material and arranged the logistics for gathering intelligence for SI and the sabotage/underground training SO wings of the OSS.
Determined to fulfill his family duties in North Carolina, Hill rejected offers to work abroad for the OSS, yet continued managing much of the American war effort until the end. In late 1943, he was placed in charge of the collection, distribution, and reproduction of refugee clothing, documents, and personal belongings for overseas agents. On the eve of the D-Day invasion, the special materials czar’s “closet" was full, and Hill returned to London to run the camouflage unit, which produced forged passports and documents, foreign clothing, German uniforms, personal paraphernalia, and lethal devices. In October 1944, Hill flew to France and Belgium to facilitate the distribution of disguises and devices and meet with intelligence officers, OSS agents, and members of the Dutch underground. Before returning to London via Paris, he was slightly wounded during a reconnaissance flight. With Germany’s surrender on May 7, 1945, OSS operations in Europe came to an end. (General Douglas MacArthur’s ban on OSS operations in the Pacific effectively retired the agency, which President Harry Truman disbanded in September 1945.) Hill returned to civilian status shortly after VE-day.
The Second World War was more than just a seminal moment in Watts Hill’s long life. He wrote Francis Miller: “I had both a lot of fun, received invaluable experience, made a few close friends, [and] learned much about human nature.” While the Italian and French governments awarded him the Cross of War Merit and the Legion of Merit, respectively, the documents supporting David Bruce’s recommendation for promotion to lieutenant colonel were lost. Revealingly, Hill rejected the Finnish government’s decoration because of its alliance with Hitler after the 1941 Winter War with Russia (which had invaded democratic Finland in 1939).
Before returning home, Hill joined fellow OSS officer Earl Brennan for an excursion to Italy. While Hill considered serving in the U. S. Department of State, he wrote Miller: “I have had all I want of Washington, government, hot air and armchair strategists, and will be glad to return to a position where I may be of some value to the community.” After three and a half years in the OSS, Hill returned to Durham and succeeded his father (John Sprunt Hill) as head of the family’s businesses.
In 1946, Hill declined appeals from Francis and Helen Miller to resurrect the National Policy Committee and focused instead on North Carolina issues, especially health care reform. Hill was also instrumental in the desegregation of his hometown, the education of children with learning disabilities, and the removal of the Speaker Ban Law, which before being declared unconstitutional by a federal court, jeopardized the accreditation of his beloved University of North Carolina. According to UNC President William C. Friday, Watts Hill “was the one member of the board that stood with me all the way through the Speaker Ban thing.” Determined to see Watts Hill’s name on a university building before his retirement, Friday persuaded his friend to help fund what is still named The George Watts Hill Alumni Center–a fitting tribute to a great friend of the University, North Carolina, the United States, and the free world. The center was completed a few weeks after Hill died on January 20, 1993.
Mark Lincoln Chadwin, The Warhawks: American Interventionists Before Pearl Harbor (New York, 1970); Howard E. Covington, Jr., Favored by Fortune: George W. Watts & The Hills of Durham (Chapel Hill, 2004); Clayton D. Laurie, The Propaganda Warriors (Lawrence, KS, 1996); Francis Pickens Miller, Man From the Valley: Memoirs of a 20th-Century Virginian (Chapel Hill, 1971); Patrick K. O’Donnell, Operatives, Spies, and Saboteurs: The Unknown Story of the Men and Women of World War II’s OSS (New York, 2004); Rorin M. Platt, Virginia in Foreign Affairs, 1933-1941 (Lanham, MD, 1991); Fight for Freedom Committee Papers, Princeton University Library, Princeton, New Jersey; Francis Pickens Miller Papers, George C. Marshall Research Library, Lexington, Virginia; Francis Pickens Miller Papers, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Virginia.

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apart from his many accomplishments in north carolina, george watts hill played a key role in the secret war against hitler. image courtesy of the north carolina collection, university of north carolina at chapel hill libraries.
watts hill was instrumental in the removal of the north carolina speaker ban law. pictured is a copy of the bill. image courtesy of the north carolina office of archives and history, raleigh, nc.
scion of a distinguished north carolina family (“durham’s first family”) known for its civic entrepreneurship and generosity to the state, the city of durham, and the university of north carolina, george watts hill–businessman, banker, lawyer, hospital director, staunch presbyterian, and “guiding force in the development of the research triangle park”–played a key role in the secret war against hitler.
born in new york on october 27, 1901, watts hill was later educated at durham high school, hotchkiss, the university of north carolina, and unc law school. after graduating from law school and passing the bar exam in 1924, he married ann austin mcculloch, a woman of modest means whose mother’s ancestors included charles carroll, a signer of the declaration of independence. while eschewing the practice of law, hill honored his father’s wishes and devoted his attention to family business interests, especially watts hospital in durham.
democratic member of the virginia house of delegates, field secretary of the foreign policy association, organization director for the council on foreign relations, and founding member of the century group (later known as the fight for freedom committee), francis pickens miller, another staunch presbyterian southerner, unquestionably influenced watts hill’s interest in national and international issues. miller probably first met hill through a mutual association with unc president, frank porter graham. in january 1939, miller invited hill to a conference in atlanta of the southern policy committee (spc), because he believed hill’s corporate background might enhance the credibility of the organization’s largely non-business membership. the january committee produced a plan to improve the south’s economic, social, educational, public health, labor, and suffrage conditions. at the end of the meeting, miller persuaded hill to organize a spc group in north carolina.
alarmed by hitler’s conquest of europe and britain’s retreat at dunkirk, hill supported francis miller’s and new york businessman whitney shephardson’s draft of "a summons to speak out." the “summons” called for an end to u. s. neutrality, american assistance to the allies with all "disposable air, naval, military and material resources," and an american declaration of war against nazi germany (considered to be the only legal avenue to aid britain, the last line of defense). watts hill offered miller further assistance and suggested that congress be urged to support the "summons." hill was one of only two north carolinians mentioned in the new york times and the new york herald-tribune as advocating war against hitler.
miller considered the well-traveled hill an ideal compatriot in mobilizing american public opinion against continued neutrality in the face of nazi aggression. not surprisingly, at miller’s request, hill recruited tar heels to sign the "summons," and in doing so, he reiterated the allies’ need for u. s. war material, not american troops. but he also stressed that conscription was necessary for america to be war-ready. the south’s traditional internationalism notwithstanding, not one north carolina congressman supported a war declaration against germany. while few tar heels embraced senator robert reynolds’ extreme isolationism, most wanted their country to stay out of war.
hill declined an offer to lead the north carolina chapter of the less militant and more popular committee to defend america by aiding the allies (cdaaa), which supported aid just short-of-war. instead, he became a founding member of the century (miller) group out of which came the fight for freedom committee (ffc), the most militant interventionist organization and the future leaders of the office of strategic services (oss), america’s premier intelligence agency during the second world war. despite its small numbers, the century group contributed greatly in gaining public support for franklin roosevelt’s “destroyer deal,” an executive agreement providing a beleauguered britain with 100 mothballed destroyers.
after serving as chairman of the navy relief society’s campaign in north carolina and later as the navy’s procurement officer handling commission applications from fellow north carolinians, hill entered the office of the coordinator of information (coi) in march 1942. the coi’s london-based and secret intelligence (si) british section chief, francis pickens miller, arranged an interview so that hill could join the office of strategic services (oss), which replaced coi on june 13, 1942. after inteviewing with coi chief, col. william j. donovan, hill accepted an executive officer appointment in sa/b (special activities/bruce) division and quickly set out to instill order in the young agency and secure much-needed office equipment, furniture, and new employees. on the eve of operation torch, the allied invasion of north africa, hill supplied donovan with vital information concerning transportation.
impressed with the tar heel’s efficient and effective administration, si chief david bruce sent hill to london in july 1942 on a “scouting trip” in preparation for the opening of the oss’s london office. “the tar heel in cloak” examined the logistics of the new office, finalized arrangements for communications between washington and london, and toured two training facilities. in his report to bruce, he recommended simplifying the flow of information between london and washington and the collection of refugees’ passports, i.d.s, and even clothing, for oss agents sent to nazi-occupied europe. an oss “closet” full of clothing was established a few months later near the key bridge facing washington, d. c.
in february, 1943, hill was finally commissioned a major in the u. s. army and was given responsibility for all the transportation, material, and equipment needs of the special operations (so). cognizant of the oss’ dependence on other military services for transporting agents and supplies, hill found the first planes for the agency’s miniscule “air force.” he allowed the oss to use several family properties for training purposes, even the use of explosive devices. in late 1943, hill was named head of the division of special services; in this capacity, he supervised the disbursement of material and arranged the logistics for gathering intelligence for si and the sabotage/underground training so wings of the oss.
determined to fulfill his family duties in north carolina, hill rejected offers to work abroad for the oss, yet continued managing much of the american war effort until the end. in late 1943, he was placed in charge of the collection, distribution, and reproduction of refugee clothing, documents, and personal belongings for overseas agents. on the eve of the d-day invasion, the special materials czar’s “closet" was full, and hill returned to london to run the camouflage unit, which produced forged passports and documents, foreign clothing, german uniforms, personal paraphernalia, and lethal devices. in october 1944, hill flew to france and belgium to facilitate the distribution of disguises and devices and meet with intelligence officers, oss agents, and members of the dutch underground. before returning to london via paris, he was slightly wounded during a reconnaissance flight. with germany’s surrender on may 7, 1945, oss operations in europe came to an end. (general douglas macarthur’s ban on oss operations in the pacific effectively retired the agency, which president harry truman disbanded in september 1945.) hill returned to civilian status shortly after ve-day.
the second world war was more than just a seminal moment in watts hill’s long life. he wrote francis miller: “i had both a lot of fun, received invaluable experience, made a few close friends, [and] learned much about human nature.” while the italian and french governments awarded him the cross of war merit and the legion of merit, respectively, the documents supporting david bruce’s recommendation for promotion to lieutenant colonel were lost. revealingly, hill rejected the finnish government’s decoration because of its alliance with hitler after the 1941 winter war with russia (which had invaded democratic finland in 1939).
before returning home, hill joined fellow oss officer earl brennan for an excursion to italy. while hill considered serving in the u. s. department of state, he wrote miller: “i have had all i want of washington, government, hot air and armchair strategists, and will be glad to return to a position where i may be of some value to the community.” after three and a half years in the oss, hill returned to durham and succeeded his father (john sprunt hill) as head of the family’s businesses.
in 1946, hill declined appeals from francis and helen miller to resurrect the national policy committee and focused instead on north carolina issues, especially health care reform. hill was also instrumental in the desegregation of his hometown, the education of children with learning disabilities, and the removal of the speaker ban law, which before being declared unconstitutional by a federal court, jeopardized the accreditation of his beloved university of north carolina. according to unc president william c. friday, watts hill “was the one member of the board that stood with me all the way through the speaker ban thing.” determined to see watts hill’s name on a university building before his retirement, friday persuaded his friend to help fund what is still named the george watts hill alumni center–a fitting tribute to a great friend of the university, north carolina, the united states, and the free world. the center was completed a few weeks after hill died on january 20, 1993.
mark lincoln chadwin, the warhawks: american interventionists before pearl harbor (new york, 1970); howard e. covington, jr., favored by fortune: george w. watts & the hills of durham (chapel hill, 2004); clayton d. laurie, the propaganda warriors (lawrence, ks, 1996); francis pickens miller, man from the valley: memoirs of a 20th-century virginian (chapel hill, 1971); patrick k. o’donnell, operatives, spies, and saboteurs: the unknown story of the men and women of world war ii’s oss (new york, 2004); rorin m. platt, virginia in foreign affairs, 1933-1941 (lanham, md, 1991); fight for freedom committee papers, princeton university library, princeton, new jersey; francis pickens miller papers, george c. marshall research library, lexington, virginia; francis pickens miller papers, university of virginia library, charlottesville, virginia.


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mims learning is the online resource supporting best practice in primary care.
if you use the clarity & rcgp appraisal toolkit for gps, you can export evidence of your learning to your appraiser with one click.
within your cpd organiser, click the `add to clarity' button on activities you've undertaken to export your cpd certificate and any notes that you've made.
to find out more, visit our simple guide to using the link to the clarity & rcgp appraisal toolkit for gps.
export your learning notes for appraisal either as a simple export or via the clarity & rcgp appraisal toolkit for gps.
to find out more see our user guide.
our guidance updates, formerly known as mims learning essentials, bring you updates on all the latest guidance from nice and other key national organisations.
mims learning membership includes 50+ hours of cpd focused on national clinical guidelines relevant to gps - what's new, what to do differently in your practice and how to deal with areas of uncertainty. all articles are written by expert gps and provide a relevant, focused update on what the guidance means to you. as well as articles, we offer downloadable pdfs, signposts to further resources and training tools such as slide sets to use in your practice.
mims learning is published by the haymarket media group, publishers of mims, gponline and medeconomics. you can contact mims learning staff here.
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A long-running debate in the dentistry field is the use of dental sealants on children. While some dentists strongly advocate for using a plastic covering to cover the teeth (usually the back molars) to protect the tooth during eating and development, other dentists are not as confident. Some dentists suggest that sealants have a high failure rate; roughly 50% within five years and sealants should not be used unless there is obvious sign of decay.
So, as a concerned parent, what should you do? Obviously you want to protect your child’s teeth the best you can but does it make sense to use sealants if it is not necessary?
The answer actually lies in the skill of your dentist and their recommendation. Parents read a lot of information, especially online, and the facts can become distorted or outright fabricated. While some dentists do caution against sealants, like Gordon J. Christensen who publishes Clinicians Report, they also say that if the sealants are done properly it is an excellent technique for combating tooth decay.
According to an NBC News story, between 45 million and 55 million sealants are applied each year in the U.S., with pediatric dentists performing more than twice as many procedures as general dentists. It is obvious that parents who have heard about sealants are eager to investigate. There does appear to be a dividing line among dentists who went to school before sealants became popular and those that studied after.
If you are interested in sealants, don’t Google it. Contact a qualified pediatric dentist and have your child in for a consultation. Your Connecticut pediatric dentist knows your child’s teeth better than anyone and if someone should make the call on sealants, it should be a professional.

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a long-running debate in the dentistry field is the use of dental sealants on children. while some dentists strongly advocate for using a plastic covering to cover the teeth (usually the back molars) to protect the tooth during eating and development, other dentists are not as confident. some dentists suggest that sealants have a high failure rate; roughly 50% within five years and sealants should not be used unless there is obvious sign of decay.
so, as a concerned parent, what should you do? obviously you want to protect your child’s teeth the best you can but does it make sense to use sealants if it is not necessary?
the answer actually lies in the skill of your dentist and their recommendation. parents read a lot of information, especially online, and the facts can become distorted or outright fabricated. while some dentists do caution against sealants, like gordon j. christensen who publishes clinicians report, they also say that if the sealants are done properly it is an excellent technique for combating tooth decay.
according to an nbc news story, between 45 million and 55 million sealants are applied each year in the u.s., with pediatric dentists performing more than twice as many procedures as general dentists. it is obvious that parents who have heard about sealants are eager to investigate. there does appear to be a dividing line among dentists who went to school before sealants became popular and those that studied after.
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one that's delicious, But over the last couple of years several exceptional miso ramen have opened. One of them is DO・MI SO at Kyobashi.
Do・Mi So's miso ramen uses more lard than normal miso ramen. It is also saltier and broth thicker as well. Their most popular ramen is TOKU MISO KOTTERI RAMEN (Special oily miso ramen) for 900 yen. It has boiled bean sprout, corn, egg and also extra chashu (boiled pork), 2 pieces of nori (dry seaweed). It is not oily as it says it is and extra rich in flavor.
Noodles are thick and wavy.
If you don't need extra chashu, nori and boiled egg, there is MISO KOTTERI RAMEN (Oily miso ramen) for 750 yen.
If you want to go spicy, try MISO OROCHON RAMEN (Spicy Mmso ramen) for 1,000 yen. Its not as spicy as it looks and much milder than shops like Nakamoto.
They have miso ramen with curry powder in it called MISO CURRY RAMEN for 1,000 yen.
If you prefer tsukemen try TOKU MISO TSUKEMEN for 1,000 yen.
I would recommend to order Toku Miso Kotteri Ramen if its your first time at dining here. They have several other locations in Tokyo and as any popular ramen shop during lunch time, there is a line of people waiting to get inside.
Ramen in Kyushu is different by each prefecture, but one thing in common is that they mainly use pork bone for broth. In Kumamoto, they use a black oil called Mahyu to add flavor to the ramen which is made out of fried garlic and pork lard. This mahyu is the sign of Kumamoto ramen and one of the most well known ramen shops which uses this is NANTSUTTEI at Shinagawa.
Nantsuttei's owner worked at one of the most famous ramen shops in Kumamoto for several years. After he finished training, he opened his own shop in Kanagawa. He didn't copy the entire recipe from his master, which he could have, but instead created his own Kumamoto style ramen. This ramen has become one of the most popular ramen's in all of Japan now. Ramen for 700 yen which comes with 2 slices of chashu, boiled bean sprouts, spring onions, and nori (dried seaweed) on top.
The noodles are rather thin compared to other Kumamoto ramen, but it marches with the broth.
or if you want it all, there is NANTSUTTEI SPECIAL (Ramen with extra chashu, negi & boiled egg).
or a really heavy ramen, BOKU NO SORA (Ramen with dried fished based soup added to regular ramen soup) for 780 yen.
or HITOKUCHI MESHI (Small rice) for 100 yen, which you can add to the soup after finish eating the noodles.
They have a garlic crusher on the table so you can add fresh garlic to your ramen if you like, which most customers do.
Nantsuttei has become one of the most famous ramen shops in Japan now because the owner is often on ramen TV programs. Because of this, ramen lovers from all over Japan come to eat at Nantsuttei and most of them leave satisfied They have another location in Ikebukuro and also in Singapore as well.
Right outside of Shinagawa station in a small area where 7 ramen shops are.
A ramen shop with an Italian name sounds strange, but owner/chef of Due Italian was an Italian chef before becoming a ramen chef. When he quit his job at an Italian restaurant, he trained/worked under a famous ramen chef who has his shop in Yokohama. After a year working at his restaurant, he opened DUE ITALIAN at Ichigaya.
The ramen shop he worked at is known for not using any MSG and its Shoyu ramen (soy sauce flavor ramen). So, when he opened his own shop, he decided to open a SHIO RAMEN (Salt ramen) shop and added his Italian background to it. 780 yen for a regular shio ramen and if you want a soft boiled egg and extra chashu (boiled pork) in it like the above, its 1,000 yen.
The clear broth is almost a golden color and he named it OOGON-NO SHIO RAMEN, which means golden shio ramen.
The other ramens here all have an Italian influence which you will not find at any other ramen shop like RAMEN FROMAGE for 980 yen. Its Shio ramen with cheese. The cheese is a mix of gorgonzola and cream cheese.
When you eat the cheese and noodles together, it looks like you are eating carbonara pasta.
It also comes with rice.
Add it to the soup after finishing the noodles and this looks like you are having a cheese risotto.
They also have REISEI ITALIA MEN AKA (Cold cherry tomato ramen) for 1,200 yen.
This ramen is somewhere between ramen and Italian, but it is surprisingly delicious.
They also have SHOYU RAMEN as well now.
Some Japanese people think that Due Italian's ramen is a bit strange since cheese and tomatoes are used in it, but if you try their regular Shio ramen its as normal and good as any Shio ramen in Tokyo. So, try the Shio ramen first, if you enjoyed it then move on to the Italian influenced ramens, which are all very good as well.
Miso Ramen was invented in Sapporo in the late 50's. As you might know Sapporo is real cold during the winter and people warmed up by eating Miso ramen and the most famous Miso ramen shop in all of Japan is JUNREN, which opened a shop at Takadanobaba about 10 years ago. Before Takadanobaba besides their original shop in Sapporo, they had a shop at Yokohama Ramen Museum for several years. It was the most popular shop among all the ramen shops there with an average wait of one hour.
Junren's signature ramen is MISO RAMEN. By many ramen freaks, its been voted the best Miso ramen for the last 10 years and I have to agree with them cause I only eat Miso ramen here and no Miso ramen comes close to Junren's.
The noodles are different from the noodles you find in Tokyo or other areas of Japan. They are egg noodles with very limited water used when mixed, which makes the noodle very hard even if you boil it for a long time.
Then there is SHIO RAMEN (Salt ramen) which is the least popular among the three. Miso, Shoyu, Shio ramen are all for 850 yen.
KARAMISO RAMEN (Spicy miso ramen) for 950 yen is only available at this shop only, not at the main shop in Sapporo.
and the most popular is HANJUKU TAMAGO (Soft boiled egg) for 100 yen each.
and also CHAMAYO DON (Roast Pork Mayo over Rice) for 250 yen.
The first time I had Junren's Miso ramen was 23 years ago at Sapporo. I've had Miso Ramen in the past, but Junren's was so different from what I had in Tokyo. It was rich in flavor, a bit salty and the soup was covered with a thin layer of hot lard, which keeps the soup warm until you finish drinking the very last drop. I actually burned my lips and tongue since no one explained to me how hot the soup was, so be careful when you drink the soup.
At Fukuoka, people only eat Tonkotsu (Pork bone soup) Ramen. 25 years ago, you had to go to Fukuoka to have some, but now its available all over Tokyo and the most famous Tonkotsu ramen shop in all of Japan is IPPUDO which has multiple locations in Tokyo. Ippudo became famous because it won the grand prize at a ramen competition TV program about 15 years ago. They originally had only one shop in Fukuioka, but now they have over 50 shops through out Japan and also in Singapore, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, New York.
Compared to other Tonkotsu ramen shops, Ippudo uses original names for their ramens and they are also a little different from others. The basic ramen at Ippudo is called Shiromaru Motoaji (Original Simple Ramen) for 750 yen. Unlike other Tonkotsu ramen's its not as oily and the smell of pork is limited.
My favorite is AKAMARU KASANEAJI (Rich Flavor Ramen) for 850 yen. It has Mayu (fried garlic oil) & red pepper paste in it, but its not spicy at all.
and also TSUKEMEN for 880 yen.
and also METAIKO GOHAN (Rice with Season Cod Roe) for 280 yen, which you can only find at Fukuoka style Tonkotsu ramen shops.
The portion of noodles are about half the size of normal ramen. Because of this people order extra noodle, which is called KAEDAMA for 100 yen. You can also choose how hard/soft you want your noodles cooked. Ippudo is family friendly, young staff, great service, clean, modern and taste good for almost everyone. So if you wanna try Tonkotsu ramen for the first time, I highly recommend to try out Ippudo and then try other shops. It has kind of become the standard of Hakata style Tonkotsu ramen for most people in Japan.
Many new ramen shops which opened in the last few years have been only using organic ingredients and also not using MSG. It is difficult to creative great ramen without MSG, since MSG gives you umami (deep flavor). Most shops are always missing umami and leave customers unsatisfied, but BIGIYA at Gakugei-Daigaku is one of the few ramen shops which creates great ramen soup without using MSG.
The owner of Bigiya worked/trained at Setagaya group, which is known for not using MSG and has over 10 stores in Tokyo and also one in New York. I wasn't a fan of any of Setagaya group's ramen shops since for me, the soup was always missing umami. So when I heard of the opening of Bigiya, I had some doubt that the ramen will be similar to Setagaya group, but I was wrong. Unlike most ramen shops, there is a list of what they use and where its from at every table.
SHOYU TSUKEMEN (Soy Sauce Tsukemen) for 750 yen. The noodles for Tsukemen are a little thicker than ramen, but it is still thin compared to other tsukemen's.
You can add HANJYUKU AJITUKE TAMAGO (Seasoned Soft Boiled Egg) for 100 yen, extra CHASHU (Roast Pork) for 250 yen and OHMORI (extra noodles) for 100 yen.
and KAMAAGE SHIRASU GOHAN (Boiled Whitebait over rice) for 300 yen, which I always order with ramen.
Since Gakugei-Daigaku is a residential area, which is 7 minutes away from Shibuya by train, most customers are usually locals living near Bigiya, but you do see ramen freaks from all over Japan as well taking pictures of the ramen and shop. If you like Shoyu ramen without any MSG in it, Bigiya is one of the few places I can recommend.
Keio University and Waseda University are 2 of the best private universities in Japan and arch rivals as well. (like Cambridge vs Oxforrd, Harvard vs Yale) Two of my former colleagues graduated from Keio and Waseda, They would often talk about which school did better in various sports that year. One day, the Keio graduate was bragging that Keio won almost every sports match that year and Waseda had nothing. The guy who went to Waseda got upset and said "We have more trophies than Keio in total, but the only thing that Keio has and we don't is RAMEN JIRO." I started to laugh, but it was the best example I ever heard about the two schools.
Ramen Jiro is in Mita and right next to Keio University. Its been there since early 70's and immediately became popular among Keio students, but 40 years later people who worked under owner/chef Hiromi Yamada have opened their own shop using the name Ramen Jiro in various parts of Kanto region and there are over 40 of them. There are also over 20 people who worked under Yamada not using the name Ramen Jiro, but serving the same type of ramen. And over 100 shops inspired by Ramen Jiro as well. Many Jiro fans enjoy visiting all these shops and they are called JIRORIAN instead of your normal ramen freak.
So, what makes Jiro's ramen different from others? Well, many Jirorian's say that Jiro's ramen isn't ramen, its Jiro. First, the soup is made out of mainly pork meat and fat with some vegetables added. The pork fat makes it extra oily. A tablespoon of MSG is added to the soup with soy sauce and Chashu (boiled/roast pork) is called Buta (pork) instead. Yasai (boiled bean sprouts and cabbage) is added on the top.
Noodles are extra thick almost like udon.
Portions are huge and even the Sho Ramen is at least double the amount of your average ramen. If its your 1st time at Jiro I would strongly recommend to order a Sho Ramen or Sho Buta-iri Ramen.　You can order less noodles or half noodles of Sho Ramen, if you think you can't finish a regular Sho Ramen.
When its ready to serve they will ask you "Ninniku iremasuka" (Do you want chopped fresh garlic added?). You can not only add garlic, but also Yasai, Abura (pork fat), and soy sauce which is called Karame as well. You can also choose the amount you want to add as well which is all free of charge.
Unless you are lucky the wait at Jiro is minimum 30 min and on a bad day over 2 hrs and also Jiro is not for everyone. The first time, I ever had it I couldn't believe that it was actually ramen and left most of it. But a couple of days later for some reason I wanted to try it again and have been hooked ever since. Its almost like a drug, once you are hooked, its hard to stop. I've only met a few people who enjoyed Jiro from the beginning and my wife was one of them. We both crave for Jiro once a month and although our work schedule won't allow us to go to the one in Mita, we go to one near our house. And I admit that I'm a Jirorian as well. Also, every Jiro shop tastes a little different from one another so find one that you enjoy, but the standard taste is this location. By the way, there is a Jiro near Waseda University now in Takadanobaba.

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one that's delicious, but over the last couple of years several exceptional miso ramen have opened. one of them is do・mi so at kyobashi.
do・mi so's miso ramen uses more lard than normal miso ramen. it is also saltier and broth thicker as well. their most popular ramen is toku miso kotteri ramen (special oily miso ramen) for 900 yen. it has boiled bean sprout, corn, egg and also extra chashu (boiled pork), 2 pieces of nori (dry seaweed). it is not oily as it says it is and extra rich in flavor.
noodles are thick and wavy.
if you don't need extra chashu, nori and boiled egg, there is miso kotteri ramen (oily miso ramen) for 750 yen.
if you want to go spicy, try miso orochon ramen (spicy mmso ramen) for 1,000 yen. its not as spicy as it looks and much milder than shops like nakamoto.
they have miso ramen with curry powder in it called miso curry ramen for 1,000 yen.
if you prefer tsukemen try toku miso tsukemen for 1,000 yen.
i would recommend to order toku miso kotteri ramen if its your first time at dining here. they have several other locations in tokyo and as any popular ramen shop during lunch time, there is a line of people waiting to get inside.
ramen in kyushu is different by each prefecture, but one thing in common is that they mainly use pork bone for broth. in kumamoto, they use a black oil called mahyu to add flavor to the ramen which is made out of fried garlic and pork lard. this mahyu is the sign of kumamoto ramen and one of the most well known ramen shops which uses this is nantsuttei at shinagawa.
nantsuttei's owner worked at one of the most famous ramen shops in kumamoto for several years. after he finished training, he opened his own shop in kanagawa. he didn't copy the entire recipe from his master, which he could have, but instead created his own kumamoto style ramen. this ramen has become one of the most popular ramen's in all of japan now. ramen for 700 yen which comes with 2 slices of chashu, boiled bean sprouts, spring onions, and nori (dried seaweed) on top.
the noodles are rather thin compared to other kumamoto ramen, but it marches with the broth.
or if you want it all, there is nantsuttei special (ramen with extra chashu, negi & boiled egg).
or a really heavy ramen, boku no sora (ramen with dried fished based soup added to regular ramen soup) for 780 yen.
or hitokuchi meshi (small rice) for 100 yen, which you can add to the soup after finish eating the noodles.
they have a garlic crusher on the table so you can add fresh garlic to your ramen if you like, which most customers do.
nantsuttei has become one of the most famous ramen shops in japan now because the owner is often on ramen tv programs. because of this, ramen lovers from all over japan come to eat at nantsuttei and most of them leave satisfied they have another location in ikebukuro and also in singapore as well.
right outside of shinagawa station in a small area where 7 ramen shops are.
a ramen shop with an italian name sounds strange, but owner/chef of due italian was an italian chef before becoming a ramen chef. when he quit his job at an italian restaurant, he trained/worked under a famous ramen chef who has his shop in yokohama. after a year working at his restaurant, he opened due italian at ichigaya.
the ramen shop he worked at is known for not using any msg and its shoyu ramen (soy sauce flavor ramen). so, when he opened his own shop, he decided to open a shio ramen (salt ramen) shop and added his italian background to it. 780 yen for a regular shio ramen and if you want a soft boiled egg and extra chashu (boiled pork) in it like the above, its 1,000 yen.
the clear broth is almost a golden color and he named it oogon-no shio ramen, which means golden shio ramen.
the other ramens here all have an italian influence which you will not find at any other ramen shop like ramen fromage for 980 yen. its shio ramen with cheese. the cheese is a mix of gorgonzola and cream cheese.
when you eat the cheese and noodles together, it looks like you are eating carbonara pasta.
it also comes with rice.
add it to the soup after finishing the noodles and this looks like you are having a cheese risotto.
they also have reisei italia men aka (cold cherry tomato ramen) for 1,200 yen.
this ramen is somewhere between ramen and italian, but it is surprisingly delicious.
they also have shoyu ramen as well now.
some japanese people think that due italian's ramen is a bit strange since cheese and tomatoes are used in it, but if you try their regular shio ramen its as normal and good as any shio ramen in tokyo. so, try the shio ramen first, if you enjoyed it then move on to the italian influenced ramens, which are all very good as well.
miso ramen was invented in sapporo in the late 50's. as you might know sapporo is real cold during the winter and people warmed up by eating miso ramen and the most famous miso ramen shop in all of japan is junren, which opened a shop at takadanobaba about 10 years ago. before takadanobaba besides their original shop in sapporo, they had a shop at yokohama ramen museum for several years. it was the most popular shop among all the ramen shops there with an average wait of one hour.
junren's signature ramen is miso ramen. by many ramen freaks, its been voted the best miso ramen for the last 10 years and i have to agree with them cause i only eat miso ramen here and no miso ramen comes close to junren's.
the noodles are different from the noodles you find in tokyo or other areas of japan. they are egg noodles with very limited water used when mixed, which makes the noodle very hard even if you boil it for a long time.
then there is shio ramen (salt ramen) which is the least popular among the three. miso, shoyu, shio ramen are all for 850 yen.
karamiso ramen (spicy miso ramen) for 950 yen is only available at this shop only, not at the main shop in sapporo.
and the most popular is hanjuku tamago (soft boiled egg) for 100 yen each.
and also chamayo don (roast pork mayo over rice) for 250 yen.
the first time i had junren's miso ramen was 23 years ago at sapporo. i've had miso ramen in the past, but junren's was so different from what i had in tokyo. it was rich in flavor, a bit salty and the soup was covered with a thin layer of hot lard, which keeps the soup warm until you finish drinking the very last drop. i actually burned my lips and tongue since no one explained to me how hot the soup was, so be careful when you drink the soup.
at fukuoka, people only eat tonkotsu (pork bone soup) ramen. 25 years ago, you had to go to fukuoka to have some, but now its available all over tokyo and the most famous tonkotsu ramen shop in all of japan is ippudo which has multiple locations in tokyo. ippudo became famous because it won the grand prize at a ramen competition tv program about 15 years ago. they originally had only one shop in fukuioka, but now they have over 50 shops through out japan and also in singapore, hong kong, los angeles, new york.
compared to other tonkotsu ramen shops, ippudo uses original names for their ramens and they are also a little different from others. the basic ramen at ippudo is called shiromaru motoaji (original simple ramen) for 750 yen. unlike other tonkotsu ramen's its not as oily and the smell of pork is limited.
my favorite is akamaru kasaneaji (rich flavor ramen) for 850 yen. it has mayu (fried garlic oil) & red pepper paste in it, but its not spicy at all.
and also tsukemen for 880 yen.
and also metaiko gohan (rice with season cod roe) for 280 yen, which you can only find at fukuoka style tonkotsu ramen shops.
the portion of noodles are about half the size of normal ramen. because of this people order extra noodle, which is called kaedama for 100 yen. you can also choose how hard/soft you want your noodles cooked. ippudo is family friendly, young staff, great service, clean, modern and taste good for almost everyone. so if you wanna try tonkotsu ramen for the first time, i highly recommend to try out ippudo and then try other shops. it has kind of become the standard of hakata style tonkotsu ramen for most people in japan.
many new ramen shops which opened in the last few years have been only using organic ingredients and also not using msg. it is difficult to creative great ramen without msg, since msg gives you umami (deep flavor). most shops are always missing umami and leave customers unsatisfied, but bigiya at gakugei-daigaku is one of the few ramen shops which creates great ramen soup without using msg.
the owner of bigiya worked/trained at setagaya group, which is known for not using msg and has over 10 stores in tokyo and also one in new york. i wasn't a fan of any of setagaya group's ramen shops since for me, the soup was always missing umami. so when i heard of the opening of bigiya, i had some doubt that the ramen will be similar to setagaya group, but i was wrong. unlike most ramen shops, there is a list of what they use and where its from at every table.
shoyu tsukemen (soy sauce tsukemen) for 750 yen. the noodles for tsukemen are a little thicker than ramen, but it is still thin compared to other tsukemen's.
you can add hanjyuku ajituke tamago (seasoned soft boiled egg) for 100 yen, extra chashu (roast pork) for 250 yen and ohmori (extra noodles) for 100 yen.
and kamaage shirasu gohan (boiled whitebait over rice) for 300 yen, which i always order with ramen.
since gakugei-daigaku is a residential area, which is 7 minutes away from shibuya by train, most customers are usually locals living near bigiya, but you do see ramen freaks from all over japan as well taking pictures of the ramen and shop. if you like shoyu ramen without any msg in it, bigiya is one of the few places i can recommend.
keio university and waseda university are 2 of the best private universities in japan and arch rivals as well. (like cambridge vs oxforrd, harvard vs yale) two of my former colleagues graduated from keio and waseda, they would often talk about which school did better in various sports that year. one day, the keio graduate was bragging that keio won almost every sports match that year and waseda had nothing. the guy who went to waseda got upset and said "we have more trophies than keio in total, but the only thing that keio has and we don't is ramen jiro." i started to laugh, but it was the best example i ever heard about the two schools.
ramen jiro is in mita and right next to keio university. its been there since early 70's and immediately became popular among keio students, but 40 years later people who worked under owner/chef hiromi yamada have opened their own shop using the name ramen jiro in various parts of kanto region and there are over 40 of them. there are also over 20 people who worked under yamada not using the name ramen jiro, but serving the same type of ramen. and over 100 shops inspired by ramen jiro as well. many jiro fans enjoy visiting all these shops and they are called jirorian instead of your normal ramen freak.
so, what makes jiro's ramen different from others? well, many jirorian's say that jiro's ramen isn't ramen, its jiro. first, the soup is made out of mainly pork meat and fat with some vegetables added. the pork fat makes it extra oily. a tablespoon of msg is added to the soup with soy sauce and chashu (boiled/roast pork) is called buta (pork) instead. yasai (boiled bean sprouts and cabbage) is added on the top.
noodles are extra thick almost like udon.
portions are huge and even the sho ramen is at least double the amount of your average ramen. if its your 1st time at jiro i would strongly recommend to order a sho ramen or sho buta-iri ramen.　you can order less noodles or half noodles of sho ramen, if you think you can't finish a regular sho ramen.
when its ready to serve they will ask you "ninniku iremasuka" (do you want chopped fresh garlic added?). you can not only add garlic, but also yasai, abura (pork fat), and soy sauce which is called karame as well. you can also choose the amount you want to add as well which is all free of charge.
unless you are lucky the wait at jiro is minimum 30 min and on a bad day over 2 hrs and also jiro is not for everyone. the first time, i ever had it i couldn't believe that it was actually ramen and left most of it. but a couple of days later for some reason i wanted to try it again and have been hooked ever since. its almost like a drug, once you are hooked, its hard to stop. i've only met a few people who enjoyed jiro from the beginning and my wife was one of them. we both crave for jiro once a month and although our work schedule won't allow us to go to the one in mita, we go to one near our house. and i admit that i'm a jirorian as well. also, every jiro shop tastes a little different from one another so find one that you enjoy, but the standard taste is this location. by the way, there is a jiro near waseda university now in takadanobaba.


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Will we catch fish ?
Simple answer is yes. as the old saying goes "its fishing not catching" but with that said, we do not run offshore and come home empty handed, not ever.
Our nearshore trips can be slow at times if currents, water temperatures or weather conditions are extreme, but these are the exception, not the rule.
Some of our species are migratory and we will do better on them at certain times of the year, but with our Offshore and Bluewater Galveston or Freeport Fishing Charters we will catch fish. Fishing is obviously about having fun and we will do our very best to provide that fun and safe experience, but we are about catching fish, not just giving you an expensive boat ride.
How does the fueL charge work ?
For all bluewater and offshore fishing trips, the cost and amount of fuel needed will be determined by current prices and the distance traveled offshore.
We make nothing off the fuel, it is simply what is burnt on your trip at that days current fuel price.
Our boats leave the dock full of fuel every day, we just simply top them off upon our return, that leaves no speculation as to what was burned on your fishing trip.
The distance traveled offshore will vary depending on the time of the year and what we are fishing for. As with ALL twin engine outboard boats our boats average about one mile per gallon. So a trip that takes you 40 miles offshore you will burn approx. 80 gallons over the course of the day. Be suspicious of unusually low fuel quotes.
Please call for an estimate on fuel costs for your Freeport, Galveston, Texas Gulf Coast bluewater or offshore fishing trip.
Fuel is included in the nearshore fishing charter.
How can I check fishing charter date availability ?
We will do our level best to answer our emails daily, but bear in mind that during the busy summer months our captains are on the water and will only be able to check emails in the evenings. we will answer you as quickly as humanly possible. It is best to call one of the above numbers if you need a quick answer. We are always happy to talk fishing and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
What is provided with my charter fishing trip ?
Bait: artificial lures, or dead bait provided.
Please bear in mind our boats have limited storage space. You will not be permitted to carry on a large cooler or similar items.
How can I make a deposit ?
What is the deposit policy ?
A $500 deposit is required per boat to reserve the charter fishing trip.
In case of weather-related cancellations, or cancellations due to circumstances beyond our fishing captains' control, the deposit will be refunded or moved to another date.
Customer-initiated cancellations are not eligible for deposit refunds.
Advance payments of any amount are nonrefundable after 6 months.
Once the fishing boat has left the dock, any customer request to return to dock for any reason will result in customer being charged in full for the trip that was scheduled.
How can I make a final payment at the dock ?
Final payment for you offshore fishing charter can be made with Cash, Company Check, Cashiers Check or Money order.
Prior payments can be made via paypal.
Our Captains will not accept personal checks at the dock.
deposit is placed toward total price for the scheduled fishing charter.
All advertised prices reflect a 4% cash discount upon final payment at the dock.
What Happens if the weather is too bad to go ?
The Captain has final say in decision to sail. In the event of inclement weather or unsafe sea conditions, the scheduled fishing charter will be delayed and your deposit will be refunded or transferred to another available charter date at your request.
Your Captains first and foremost priority is your safety. He will not sail if he feels the conditions are unsafe.
Yes , it is your day to enjoy we allow alcohol and ask that it be consumed in moderation , especially if you feel that you may be prone to sea sickness.
Please no glass bottles of any kind .
Is a gratuity customary ?
Our fishing captains and deckhands work extremely hard before, during and after our fishing charters to provide our customers with the best possible Texas offshore fishing experience.
If you enjoy their hard work ,a 10% to 15% gratuity is customary in this industry. and greatly appreciated . Thank You!
Are any items not allowed ?
Yes, But most are common sense items such as ILLEGAL DRUGS, FIREARMS and EXPLOSIVES.
Please contact us at (979) 864-9439 for information on questionable items.

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will we catch fish ?
simple answer is yes. as the old saying goes "its fishing not catching" but with that said, we do not run offshore and come home empty handed, not ever.
our nearshore trips can be slow at times if currents, water temperatures or weather conditions are extreme, but these are the exception, not the rule.
some of our species are migratory and we will do better on them at certain times of the year, but with our offshore and bluewater galveston or freeport fishing charters we will catch fish. fishing is obviously about having fun and we will do our very best to provide that fun and safe experience, but we are about catching fish, not just giving you an expensive boat ride.
how does the fuel charge work ?
for all bluewater and offshore fishing trips, the cost and amount of fuel needed will be determined by current prices and the distance traveled offshore.
we make nothing off the fuel, it is simply what is burnt on your trip at that days current fuel price.
our boats leave the dock full of fuel every day, we just simply top them off upon our return, that leaves no speculation as to what was burned on your fishing trip.
the distance traveled offshore will vary depending on the time of the year and what we are fishing for. as with all twin engine outboard boats our boats average about one mile per gallon. so a trip that takes you 40 miles offshore you will burn approx. 80 gallons over the course of the day. be suspicious of unusually low fuel quotes.
please call for an estimate on fuel costs for your freeport, galveston, texas gulf coast bluewater or offshore fishing trip.
fuel is included in the nearshore fishing charter.
how can i check fishing charter date availability ?
we will do our level best to answer our emails daily, but bear in mind that during the busy summer months our captains are on the water and will only be able to check emails in the evenings. we will answer you as quickly as humanly possible. it is best to call one of the above numbers if you need a quick answer. we are always happy to talk fishing and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business.
what is provided with my charter fishing trip ?
bait: artificial lures, or dead bait provided.
please bear in mind our boats have limited storage space. you will not be permitted to carry on a large cooler or similar items.
how can i make a deposit ?
what is the deposit policy ?
a $500 deposit is required per boat to reserve the charter fishing trip.
in case of weather-related cancellations, or cancellations due to circumstances beyond our fishing captains' control, the deposit will be refunded or moved to another date.
customer-initiated cancellations are not eligible for deposit refunds.
advance payments of any amount are nonrefundable after 6 months.
once the fishing boat has left the dock, any customer request to return to dock for any reason will result in customer being charged in full for the trip that was scheduled.
how can i make a final payment at the dock ?
final payment for you offshore fishing charter can be made with cash, company check, cashiers check or money order.
prior payments can be made via paypal.
our captains will not accept personal checks at the dock.
deposit is placed toward total price for the scheduled fishing charter.
all advertised prices reflect a 4% cash discount upon final payment at the dock.
what happens if the weather is too bad to go ?
the captain has final say in decision to sail. in the event of inclement weather or unsafe sea conditions, the scheduled fishing charter will be delayed and your deposit will be refunded or transferred to another available charter date at your request.
your captains first and foremost priority is your safety. he will not sail if he feels the conditions are unsafe.
yes , it is your day to enjoy we allow alcohol and ask that it be consumed in moderation , especially if you feel that you may be prone to sea sickness.
please no glass bottles of any kind .
is a gratuity customary ?
our fishing captains and deckhands work extremely hard before, during and after our fishing charters to provide our customers with the best possible texas offshore fishing experience.
if you enjoy their hard work ,a 10% to 15% gratuity is customary in this industry. and greatly appreciated . thank you!
are any items not allowed ?
yes, but most are common sense items such as illegal drugs, firearms and explosives.
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Mattel “evolved” by creating a more inclusive line of Barbies with a range of skin colors, eye colors and body types. “Asian” Barbie, however, doesn’t come with a curvy figure – a look at the brand’s history of perpetuating stereotypes.
Curvy, petite, tall and original – using the hashtag #TheDollEvolves, Mattel announced its release of three new body types for their Barbie brand dolls last Thursday. As a lover of toys and a recent buyer of a 1988 South Korea Barbie, I checked the new collection for Asian representation and, no doubt, Asian barbies are included. But I noticed one other thing: there were no “curvy“ Asian dolls in the collection.
One of the everlasting stereotypes of Asian women is that they are naturally thin, and it seems that Mattel agrees – the company is arguably making a statement by omission when they exclude an Asian “curvy” doll. Such a statement, however, is lost in the excitement of an iconic brand marketing progressive ideas of inclusion, “evolution” and increased diversity; A quick analysis using Keyhole.co and Social Mention show mostly neutral or positive use of the #TheDollEvolves hashtag online, with an estimated reach of over 3.6 million.
The new Barbie collection includes seven skin tones and four body types, including curvy, tall, petite and original.
To be fair, the new Barbies definitely could be a sign of progress in the arena of diversity and representation. When I was a kid, a Disney brand Mulan and a smaller, 1998 McDonalds Happy Meal Mulan doll were the closest things I had to this. Disney Mulan was too large to fit into Barbie’s more modern, stylish clothes (so she always looked like she was from a Dynastic era) and Happy Meal Mulan’s limbs became too nimble and loose from overuse. These dolls were distinctly foreign in the way they were designed, while my white and black barbies at the time were American roller skaters, flight attendants and veterinarians.
I decided to dig deeper. Was it always this way?
Kevin Powell, a renown politics and culture writer, once referred to the widespread suburban, white male consumption of hip hop music as a “cultural safari.” The phrase alludes to a sense of fascination with a facet of another’s culture.
The stereotypical imagery in these words mirrored Oriental Barbie’s nondescript “Asian-ness.” And other than the sheer irritation of Oriental Barbie not having any specific ethnicity, America’s first Asian Barbie is problematic in that it speaks to an era (and a continued phenomenon) in which Asian-Americans are inherently made to feel both foreign and all the same. It reminds me, a hapa Korean-American, of all the times people assumed I am Chinese (I’m not).
Oriental Barbie’s vagueness is a great example of a term coined by Sociologist Robert Park called the “racial uniform.” Journalist Alex Tizon elaborates on this term in his book, Big Little Man, arguing that people become more “Asian” the longer they’ve been in the United States.
To be fair, I am not condemning Mattel as a source of evil.
Oriental Barbie is largely a product of her time – a period when Asian American issues were just being heard.
A year after Oriental Barbie’s release, the infamous murder of Vincent Chin garnered national media attention.
Chin, A Chinese-American just days away from his wedding, was mistaken as Japanese. He was brutally murdered by two white, auto industry workers who were angry at layoffs and the rise of Japanese cars. The murderers didn’t serve any jail time, and Chin’s tragic death is often regarded as the starting point of a pan-Asian civil rights movement.
Nonetheless, just a few years after Oriental Barbie came out, country-specific Asian Barbies were released.
Anyaha simnika! (Hello!) from South Korea, “The Land of the Morning Calm” … Seoul is the capital city of South Korea. It’s one of the world’s 20 largest cities! Our main crop in South Korea is rice. At harvest time, farmers’ families work together to bring in the crops. Each year there is a Harvest Festival in Seoul to celebrate the end of the spring planting. There are jugglers, acrobats, dancers and magicians. The children eat rice candies and fly beautiful kites shaped like dragons and fish.
The end of the lengthy description encouraged kids to consider visiting “The Land of the Morning Calm” and made a point to distinguish South Korea and its language from China and Japan – perhaps a step of progress considering there was just one overall-Asian, “Oriental Barbie” seven years earlier.
In total, Mattel created 17 “Dolls of the World” Barbies between 1981 and 2012. The 1990s recreated some of these Barbies while adding others, such as Malaysian Barbie, Chinese Barbie and Thai Barbie. Between 2000 – 2012, Sumatra-Indonesia Barbie, Philippines Barbie and a Japanese Ken were also added.
And they may have reinforced stereotypes.
According to the Barbie website, Japanese Ken is the first (and perhaps only) ever Ken doll to be added to the Dolls of the World Collection, describing him as “both handsome and exotic.” The Indian Barbie is “Bollywood ready,” and comes with a “monkey friend,” while the Chinese Barbie comes with a panda (facepalm).
(Left to Right) Chinese Barbie, Japanese Ken and Indian Barbie; Japanese Ken and Chinese Barbie were designed by Linda Kyaw.
Some may argue that fashion is at the very core of this collection, as it is with the Barbie brand. The traditional attire can be perceived as celebratory of a variety of cultures and histories, even if they present them in a stereotypical, “othering” way.
There’s also the question of whether or not Barbie and other toy manufacturers have an ethical responsibility to be fair and representative with their products.
Right now, Barbie is more or less arguing that it does – the hashtag #TheDollEvolves essentially recognizes that things should have been done differently in the past; that the company has evolved to being more aware.
Mattel’s “Dolls of the World” collection make it easy to identify Asian Barbies. The other collections don’t.
Whether or not Mattel is willing to explicitly identify some of their past characters as Asian, the truth is that consumers have already done it for them. Fan sites for Barbie collectors and third-party sellers online often decide the racial backgrounds of the dolls kids are playing with, as this website did by charting Barbie’s “ethnic friends” based on face molds Mattel used in the past to create Barbie’s friend characters.
Raquelle, a character created in 2007 who took on an Asian identity starting in 2011. She is also a villainous character in the Barbie: A Fairy Secret movie and Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse web series.
The Barbie website does not say whether or not Raquelle is Asian, but reviews of Raquelle dolls on Toys R Us, Amazon and blogs are telling me that many people think she is.
She may pass as an Asian character to children if she is passing as one to adults. If Raquelle was in the toy aisles when I was in 2003, my third-grade self would have wanted to believe that she was Asian.
Others may perceive her to be Hispanic or Latina, since the name Raquel (spelled differently) is Spanish and because the character rolls her R’s when she’s on a scheming rant about her master plans.
But so long as Raquelle is a person of color, her role may be problematic.
In Life in the Dreamhouse, Raquelle is Barbie’s wealthy “frenemy” who exhibits jealous, overly-competitive, and openly devious behavior. She tries (and fails) at winning Ken’s heart while he remains smitten by blonde-haired, blue-eyed Barbie.
Furthermore, Barbie lacks character flaws – she is usually clueless or chooses to take the moral high round while Raquelle greenly curses her perpetual second place status.
Barbie then appears on the stage and instantly dazzles the crowd with her beauty – so much that Ken absentmindedly drops Raquelle and screams out to Barbie that he loves her.
The lesson is clear: the people of color in this show are no match for the prettier, more successful, more humble (white) Barbie.
Raquelle is the character we all want to laugh at, who we all want to feel pain. She can be seen getting hit in the face with frisbees or running from a mall cop who shoots stickers at her.
Raquelle’s brother Ryan, also a person of color, is a reinforcement of the “white wins” tale. Like Raquelle, Ryan’s one goal is to win the heart of the white protagonist, Barbie. Spoiler: Barbie is more interested in Ken.
A Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse song encompasses this sentiment – called “Everybody Needs a Ken,” Barbie sings lyrics like, “Your smiling face, not a hair out of place, you’re a dream come true,” to a music video which largely depicts herself and Ken as perfect and Raquelle and Ryan as scheming losers.
The tumblr user is right: this is unforgivably offensive.
One little joke, so much racist propaganda. Raquelle’s inferiority to Barbie, itself already a bit ‘meah’ because I have no clue what she is but she sure doesn’t score as many Caucasian points as Barbie, in this joke is manifested through the use of white hair vs black hair, with white hair being presented as the good option and black hair the undesirable one. On top of that, it plays into the racist myth that black hair is unkempt, as the fish is clearly absent from Raquelle’s hair when it still resembles the Caucasian look (Parrotbeak.tumblr.com).
The show, which started only four years ago, has little excuse for this regressive, racially-charged humor. And it is certainly not consistent with Barbie’s “new image,” which pushes diversity and acceptance of all types of people.
The point: there’s plenty of room for improvement.
Released two years later in 2014, an Asian “Entrepreneur” marked what might be the second explicitly, non-“Dolls of the World” Barbie.
These dolls, adorned in regular, everyday clothing and representative of ambitious professions area nice step forward. However, these are the only two dolls for sale online that are identified as Asian in a franchise that claims diversity, but seems to have some very racialized mixed-messaging.
Furthermore, though the newer, “evolved” Barbies are a step in the right direction, one has to remember that this step was made following years of declining sales. It evokes the question of how genuine this inclusion is.
I leave you with one thought: according to the US Census Bureau, a projected 40.6 million Asian-Americans will be living in the United States by 2050.
It’s time to make more Asian Barbies.
In 1962 I got my 1st barbie. We lived in Japan at the time, she had black hair and wore a kimono and came with the black and white striped bathing suit.
Hello Kelly, I really enjoyed your article! Thanks for sharing!
As a brazilian mom living in Germany I bought Raquelle for my daughter thinking she was “latina”. When I looked to her on the shop, she reminded me Monica Belucci. I also took Teresa home. Now she has a pair of Barbies that reminds how the women in our family look.
Last year I bought her 2 different dark skinned Barbies with curly hair (Chandra and Asha I think).
Now I want to buy her 2 different “asian” dolls. I was wondering why they just have Lea as asian doll and if Raquelle is italian or east european when I stepped in your blog.
I also watched “Life in the Dreamhouse” with my daughter and I found it was offensive in so many ways!
As foreigner parents we struggle every day to show our kids we can achieve, we can do it, even if we are not blond with blue/green eyes. We always show them successful non-caucasian people to try to reinforce their self-steem. Then I saw Raquelle being the fool character on the film and asked my daughter to stop watching the movie and I explained her: “I don´t accept this clichée and you also don´t have. This movie is racist!” I also have other issues with the movie like you mentioned “Barbie is clueless”. Barbie is unfortunately a weak female character on the film and we don´t need it in our education. Since then no more Barbie films at our home.
And I agree with you, we need more asian Barbies, representing the abundance of different faces, hair and body shapes and also skin tones of the huge asian continent! I would be glad to buy them for my daughter!
I hope you realise that by assuming someone with a Spanish name that can roll her R’s is automatically someone of colour you’re stereotyping. How do you know that she wasn’t Spanish from Spain? Would that make it any better in your eyes if the villain wasn’t a POC?
Other than that I believe Mattel was usually more focused on fantasy and selling potential than perfect cultural accuracy, though for some reason, I expected way worse.
Seeing that Mulan doll made me think of the one I had, the ‘Secret Hero Mulan’. One of my favourite dolls when I was a kid.
All in all I think they should actually talk to kids and ask for what they would like to see in a doll. I’m all for diversity in dolls so kids can identify with them, but I don’t want this to turn into Mattel making dolls for adults to agree with or not, it’s the kid’s happiness that matters.
Very good piece. Thank you!
There’s not a petite Asian Barbie either but I guess that doesn’t bother you?

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mattel “evolved” by creating a more inclusive line of barbies with a range of skin colors, eye colors and body types. “asian” barbie, however, doesn’t come with a curvy figure – a look at the brand’s history of perpetuating stereotypes.
curvy, petite, tall and original – using the hashtag #thedollevolves, mattel announced its release of three new body types for their barbie brand dolls last thursday. as a lover of toys and a recent buyer of a 1988 south korea barbie, i checked the new collection for asian representation and, no doubt, asian barbies are included. but i noticed one other thing: there were no “curvy“ asian dolls in the collection.
one of the everlasting stereotypes of asian women is that they are naturally thin, and it seems that mattel agrees – the company is arguably making a statement by omission when they exclude an asian “curvy” doll. such a statement, however, is lost in the excitement of an iconic brand marketing progressive ideas of inclusion, “evolution” and increased diversity; a quick analysis using keyhole.co and social mention show mostly neutral or positive use of the #thedollevolves hashtag online, with an estimated reach of over 3.6 million.
the new barbie collection includes seven skin tones and four body types, including curvy, tall, petite and original.
to be fair, the new barbies definitely could be a sign of progress in the arena of diversity and representation. when i was a kid, a disney brand mulan and a smaller, 1998 mcdonalds happy meal mulan doll were the closest things i had to this. disney mulan was too large to fit into barbie’s more modern, stylish clothes (so she always looked like she was from a dynastic era) and happy meal mulan’s limbs became too nimble and loose from overuse. these dolls were distinctly foreign in the way they were designed, while my white and black barbies at the time were american roller skaters, flight attendants and veterinarians.
i decided to dig deeper. was it always this way?
kevin powell, a renown politics and culture writer, once referred to the widespread suburban, white male consumption of hip hop music as a “cultural safari.” the phrase alludes to a sense of fascination with a facet of another’s culture.
the stereotypical imagery in these words mirrored oriental barbie’s nondescript “asian-ness.” and other than the sheer irritation of oriental barbie not having any specific ethnicity, america’s first asian barbie is problematic in that it speaks to an era (and a continued phenomenon) in which asian-americans are inherently made to feel both foreign and all the same. it reminds me, a hapa korean-american, of all the times people assumed i am chinese (i’m not).
oriental barbie’s vagueness is a great example of a term coined by sociologist robert park called the “racial uniform.” journalist alex tizon elaborates on this term in his book, big little man, arguing that people become more “asian” the longer they’ve been in the united states.
to be fair, i am not condemning mattel as a source of evil.
oriental barbie is largely a product of her time – a period when asian american issues were just being heard.
a year after oriental barbie’s release, the infamous murder of vincent chin garnered national media attention.
chin, a chinese-american just days away from his wedding, was mistaken as japanese. he was brutally murdered by two white, auto industry workers who were angry at layoffs and the rise of japanese cars. the murderers didn’t serve any jail time, and chin’s tragic death is often regarded as the starting point of a pan-asian civil rights movement.
nonetheless, just a few years after oriental barbie came out, country-specific asian barbies were released.
anyaha simnika! (hello!) from south korea, “the land of the morning calm” … seoul is the capital city of south korea. it’s one of the world’s 20 largest cities! our main crop in south korea is rice. at harvest time, farmers’ families work together to bring in the crops. each year there is a harvest festival in seoul to celebrate the end of the spring planting. there are jugglers, acrobats, dancers and magicians. the children eat rice candies and fly beautiful kites shaped like dragons and fish.
the end of the lengthy description encouraged kids to consider visiting “the land of the morning calm” and made a point to distinguish south korea and its language from china and japan – perhaps a step of progress considering there was just one overall-asian, “oriental barbie” seven years earlier.
in total, mattel created 17 “dolls of the world” barbies between 1981 and 2012. the 1990s recreated some of these barbies while adding others, such as malaysian barbie, chinese barbie and thai barbie. between 2000 – 2012, sumatra-indonesia barbie, philippines barbie and a japanese ken were also added.
and they may have reinforced stereotypes.
according to the barbie website, japanese ken is the first (and perhaps only) ever ken doll to be added to the dolls of the world collection, describing him as “both handsome and exotic.” the indian barbie is “bollywood ready,” and comes with a “monkey friend,” while the chinese barbie comes with a panda (facepalm).
(left to right) chinese barbie, japanese ken and indian barbie; japanese ken and chinese barbie were designed by linda kyaw.
some may argue that fashion is at the very core of this collection, as it is with the barbie brand. the traditional attire can be perceived as celebratory of a variety of cultures and histories, even if they present them in a stereotypical, “othering” way.
there’s also the question of whether or not barbie and other toy manufacturers have an ethical responsibility to be fair and representative with their products.
right now, barbie is more or less arguing that it does – the hashtag #thedollevolves essentially recognizes that things should have been done differently in the past; that the company has evolved to being more aware.
mattel’s “dolls of the world” collection make it easy to identify asian barbies. the other collections don’t.
whether or not mattel is willing to explicitly identify some of their past characters as asian, the truth is that consumers have already done it for them. fan sites for barbie collectors and third-party sellers online often decide the racial backgrounds of the dolls kids are playing with, as this website did by charting barbie’s “ethnic friends” based on face molds mattel used in the past to create barbie’s friend characters.
raquelle, a character created in 2007 who took on an asian identity starting in 2011. she is also a villainous character in the barbie: a fairy secret movie and barbie: life in the dreamhouse web series.
the barbie website does not say whether or not raquelle is asian, but reviews of raquelle dolls on toys r us, amazon and blogs are telling me that many people think she is.
she may pass as an asian character to children if she is passing as one to adults. if raquelle was in the toy aisles when i was in 2003, my third-grade self would have wanted to believe that she was asian.
others may perceive her to be hispanic or latina, since the name raquel (spelled differently) is spanish and because the character rolls her r’s when she’s on a scheming rant about her master plans.
but so long as raquelle is a person of color, her role may be problematic.
in life in the dreamhouse, raquelle is barbie’s wealthy “frenemy” who exhibits jealous, overly-competitive, and openly devious behavior. she tries (and fails) at winning ken’s heart while he remains smitten by blonde-haired, blue-eyed barbie.
furthermore, barbie lacks character flaws – she is usually clueless or chooses to take the moral high round while raquelle greenly curses her perpetual second place status.
barbie then appears on the stage and instantly dazzles the crowd with her beauty – so much that ken absentmindedly drops raquelle and screams out to barbie that he loves her.
the lesson is clear: the people of color in this show are no match for the prettier, more successful, more humble (white) barbie.
raquelle is the character we all want to laugh at, who we all want to feel pain. she can be seen getting hit in the face with frisbees or running from a mall cop who shoots stickers at her.
raquelle’s brother ryan, also a person of color, is a reinforcement of the “white wins” tale. like raquelle, ryan’s one goal is to win the heart of the white protagonist, barbie. spoiler: barbie is more interested in ken.
a barbie: life in the dreamhouse song encompasses this sentiment – called “everybody needs a ken,” barbie sings lyrics like, “your smiling face, not a hair out of place, you’re a dream come true,” to a music video which largely depicts herself and ken as perfect and raquelle and ryan as scheming losers.
the tumblr user is right: this is unforgivably offensive.
one little joke, so much racist propaganda. raquelle’s inferiority to barbie, itself already a bit ‘meah’ because i have no clue what she is but she sure doesn’t score as many caucasian points as barbie, in this joke is manifested through the use of white hair vs black hair, with white hair being presented as the good option and black hair the undesirable one. on top of that, it plays into the racist myth that black hair is unkempt, as the fish is clearly absent from raquelle’s hair when it still resembles the caucasian look (parrotbeak.tumblr.com).
the show, which started only four years ago, has little excuse for this regressive, racially-charged humor. and it is certainly not consistent with barbie’s “new image,” which pushes diversity and acceptance of all types of people.
the point: there’s plenty of room for improvement.
released two years later in 2014, an asian “entrepreneur” marked what might be the second explicitly, non-“dolls of the world” barbie.
these dolls, adorned in regular, everyday clothing and representative of ambitious professions area nice step forward. however, these are the only two dolls for sale online that are identified as asian in a franchise that claims diversity, but seems to have some very racialized mixed-messaging.
furthermore, though the newer, “evolved” barbies are a step in the right direction, one has to remember that this step was made following years of declining sales. it evokes the question of how genuine this inclusion is.
i leave you with one thought: according to the us census bureau, a projected 40.6 million asian-americans will be living in the united states by 2050.
it’s time to make more asian barbies.
in 1962 i got my 1st barbie. we lived in japan at the time, she had black hair and wore a kimono and came with the black and white striped bathing suit.
hello kelly, i really enjoyed your article! thanks for sharing!
as a brazilian mom living in germany i bought raquelle for my daughter thinking she was “latina”. when i looked to her on the shop, she reminded me monica belucci. i also took teresa home. now she has a pair of barbies that reminds how the women in our family look.
last year i bought her 2 different dark skinned barbies with curly hair (chandra and asha i think).
now i want to buy her 2 different “asian” dolls. i was wondering why they just have lea as asian doll and if raquelle is italian or east european when i stepped in your blog.
i also watched “life in the dreamhouse” with my daughter and i found it was offensive in so many ways!
as foreigner parents we struggle every day to show our kids we can achieve, we can do it, even if we are not blond with blue/green eyes. we always show them successful non-caucasian people to try to reinforce their self-steem. then i saw raquelle being the fool character on the film and asked my daughter to stop watching the movie and i explained her: “i don´t accept this clichée and you also don´t have. this movie is racist!” i also have other issues with the movie like you mentioned “barbie is clueless”. barbie is unfortunately a weak female character on the film and we don´t need it in our education. since then no more barbie films at our home.
and i agree with you, we need more asian barbies, representing the abundance of different faces, hair and body shapes and also skin tones of the huge asian continent! i would be glad to buy them for my daughter!
i hope you realise that by assuming someone with a spanish name that can roll her r’s is automatically someone of colour you’re stereotyping. how do you know that she wasn’t spanish from spain? would that make it any better in your eyes if the villain wasn’t a poc?
other than that i believe mattel was usually more focused on fantasy and selling potential than perfect cultural accuracy, though for some reason, i expected way worse.
seeing that mulan doll made me think of the one i had, the ‘secret hero mulan’. one of my favourite dolls when i was a kid.
all in all i think they should actually talk to kids and ask for what they would like to see in a doll. i’m all for diversity in dolls so kids can identify with them, but i don’t want this to turn into mattel making dolls for adults to agree with or not, it’s the kid’s happiness that matters.
very good piece. thank you!
there’s not a petite asian barbie either but i guess that doesn’t bother you?


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lowercased: the transmission bandwidth consumed by delivering rich content, such as movie files, is enormous, so it is urgent for isps to design an efficient delivery system minimizing the amount of network resources consumed. to serve users rich content economically and efficiently, an isp itself should provide servers with huge storage capacities at a limited number of locations within its network. therefore, we have investigated the content deployment method and the content delivery process that are desirable for this isp-operated content delivery network (cdn). we have also proposed an optimum cache server allocation method for an isp-operated cdn. in this paper, we investigate the properties of the topological locations of nodes at which cache placement is effective using 31 network topologies of actual isps. we also classify the 31 networks into two types and evaluate the optimum cache count in each network type.