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Garage construction work closes Fred Cook Drive May 23-27
(May 13, 2005)--Part of Fred Cook Drive will be closed May 23-27 because of construction on the parking garage in lot 2.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The new parking garage is north of the Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Building on the 1604 Campus. Fred Cook Drive leads to a service access road for the University Center and HSS buildings.
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Some hope Papa John's would raise their prices even more http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/1...ef=mostpopular
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Mystifies me that anyone ever believes that a tax on a business doesn't become a tax on everyone else through an increase in the cost of the products that company provides. Owners of a business, whether corporate or individual, set a profit margin, and when costs increase they raise the price of their product or go out of business.
To put that in terms of the middle class, if your boss cuts your pay by 10% and that amount does not allow you to meet your costs of living, you take action. Either you cut your expenses or you look for a better-paying job. If the small business owner cannot lower his costs, then he has to raise his prices for his product.
Putting an additional tax on medical devices will not reduce the cost of health care, will it? Lowering reimbursement for such devices (Medicare reductions, for example) will not help either ... unless Medicare is currently reimbursing for those devices at an inflated rate (maybe it is?) At best, the two actions are offsetting, and the result is zero change.
Right now, many who get health care they can't pay for do so by those who can afford to pay (higher health insurance rates for those who can pay for it, or whose employer pays for it). This will not change, except now there will be more people receiving subsidies for their health insurance than before ... while those actually working & paying (due to unemployment levels) keep getting smaller.
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Someday your life will flash before your eyes. It's your responsibility to make sure it's worth watching!
Interesting take from Forbes about if the NFL should drop papa johns as a sponsor.
All success belongs to the dog, all failure to the trainer.
Regarding your first two sentences, the thing you are leaving out of the profit margin equation is the fact that government benefits like Medicare and food stamps are directly subsidizing the profit margins of many large and small businesses. A lot of the people on food stamp and medicaid work full and part time jobs at low wages. For example, do a search on "walmart medicaid" or "walmart food stamps". You find facts like:
- 20% of the employees at the nation's largest employer do not have health insurance
- Wal-Mart's employees rely on $2.66 billion in government help every year, or about $420,000 per store.
- In state after state, Wal-Mart employees are the top recipients of Medicaid.
- As many as 80 percent of workers in Wal-Mart stores use food stamps.
- Ironically, WalMart is the largest recipient of food stamp dollars. For example in OK over half of all food stamp dollars are spent at walmart.
- The costs to taxpayers is $202 million annually for medicaid coverage alone.
-Wal-Mart does increase Medicaid expenditures for the rest of us by roughly $898 per worker
- Walmart makes 15 billion in profit each year.
I guess that they have decided that 15 billion is their margin so that is a good justification to pass many of their employees health care and food costs on to the rest of us or else they will "go out of business". Great system. Especially when the right wing entertainment complex has most of the people around this board convinced that it is all the employees fault for being on food stamps.
I would bet that many employees at Papa John's follow this same pattern. The question to ask, is whether it is worth paying $0.07 more per pizza or losing that much in revenue so that the employees have some health coverage? The owner of Papa John's apparently does not think it is worth it. Actually, from what I have read, he has no intentions of providing coverage, he is outraged that he will have to pay the penalty.
So, are you concerned about these subsidize? and how do you propose that we stop subsidizing the profit margins of these companies by the government providing their employees with medical insurance and food stamps?
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Please explain to the forum how medicare entered into this conversation - the folks on it paid for it & additionally pay a monthly fee - or don't you know what you are addressing?
The owner of Papa John's has a right to run his business as he sees fit - most of his employees are in an age bracket where, if they were to enroll, they would be subsidizing some one else. Makes a lot of sense for a minimum wage person to be doing that .
The OP was about Papa John's, how did Wally World get into this, but it is a topic worthy of it's own post - why don't you put it up.
IMO - the hardest constituency to wean from these programs will be those, such as yourself, who enjoy a very nice life style based on regulating & taxing other's hard work.
Marvin S
Everyone's friend is No One's friend
Someday your life will flash before your eyes. It's your responsibility to make sure it's worth watching!
Medicare never did enter the conversation.
I interjected Wally World to illustrate the concept that businesses regularly externalize some of their costs on the public. Gerry brought up the need to achieve some sort of profit margin. I responded. If you do not think that we are subsidizing the profits of these companies by publicly financing their employees benefits, please show some evidence.
Yes, young people subsidize the old in an insurance program. As you know that's what the whole concept of pooling risk is about. If they did not, then no one could afford insurance when they were old. You also know that people without insurance still get medical care but those of us with insurance are covering the costs of their care and their bankruptcies.
I am not on any of these programs and never have been. Good to know they are there in when they are needed. I have no authority to regulate or tax anyone.


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MADISON/WAUNAKEE- John A. Pobiecke, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long illness, on Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was born in Knowlton on March 27, 1919, the son of Michael and Elizebeth (Macek) Pobjecky, the fourth of ten children.
His parents emigrated to the U.S. from Czechoslovakia. He learned to speak English in a one room schoolhouse, the type in which he himself later taught for 12 years. He graduated from Stevens Point High School and attended Teachers College in Stevens Point. Besides teaching he worked at Badger Ordinance during WWII, where he met and married Doris Thompson. In 1948, he joined Oscar Mayer Co., where he remained 36 years until retirement.
John enjoyed hunting and fishing, bowling (he missed a 300 game by 3 points), and was an avid Dart Ball player for many years. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school and home Bible study. John remained physically active all his life, taking pride in his home and yard, and choosing to be out of doors whenever possible. He was still using his riding lawn mower six months prior to his death.
John also enjoyed travel, including trips in the U.S., where he visited most of the 48 states, a trip to Europe and Holy Lands in the 70s, many leisurely weeks spent at Devil's Lake and many Sunday drives in Wisconsin. But the most important thing to John was his family. He made every attempt to attend all family functions.
After the death of his first wife, Doris, he married Irene Anderson in 1998, with whom he lived happily until the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Irene; his children, Judy Auclair (Dar Ishmael), and John W. Pobiecke; grandchildren, Tina Crews and Mike Meidl; great-grandchildren, Brandon LaBelle and Katlyn Meidl; a stepdaughter, Lisa Hughes (Don) and her children and grandchildren; sisters, Cecelia Jonaitis, and Rose Archibald; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Faye Meidl; his parents; four brothers; and three sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 2, 2012, at LAKEVIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4001 Mandrake Road, with the Rev. Dean Kirst presiding. Burial will follow at Lakeview Lutheran Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday.


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In "Decision Time," Editor Brian Lovett shares a scenario from his 20-plus years hunting turkeys. Each hinges on a critical decision. Post what choice you would have made, and then see how things actually turned out.
Conclusion: The Fecund Dilemma
Calming myself, I vowed to be patient and study the birds. I wasn't going to shoot a jake, even if it meant driving home with an empty truck bed.
After a minute, the birds were getting pretty nervous, and one turned to the side, revealing a beard. Trouble was, the beard was 3 inches long. Dang it, they were jakes.
Or were they? As I looked again, I saw a long, matted strand on the turkey's chest. I fired instantly, smoking the turkey.
A post-mortem inspection revealed that the turkey had three beards, including the 3-inch stub I'd seen first, and soaking-wet 6- and 9-inch beards that were stuck to the gobbler's chest. He was a solid 2-year-old.
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And it is about the best thought out series of comments concerning the election I've read or heard. While she musters a little more class than I, she still knows who the 'fools' are...don't we all!
UBLaura HollisNovember 8, 2012Laura Hollis is: Current: Associate Professional Specialist and ConcurrentAssociate Professor of Law at University of Notre Dame.Past: Director at Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, AssociateDirector and Clinical Professor at University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign.Education: University of Notre Dame Law School, University of Notre Dame.Summary: She has 20+ years' experience in curriculum and other programdevelopment and delivery."I am already reading so many pundits and other talking heads analyzing thedisaster that was this year's elections. I am adding my own ten cents. Heregoes:1. We are outnumberedWe accurately foresaw the enthusiasm, the passion, the commitment, thedetermination, and the turnout. Married women, men, independents, Catholics,evangelicals - they all went for Romney in percentages as high or higherthan the groups which voted for McCain in 2008. It wasn't enough. What wesaw in the election on Tuesday was a tipping point: we are now at a placewhere there are legitimately fewer Americans who desire a free republic witha free people than there are those who think the government should give themstuff. There are fewer of us who believe in the value of free exchange andfree enterprise. There are fewer of us who do not wish to demonizesuccessful people in order to justify taking from them. We are outnumbered.For the moment. It's just that simple.2. It wasn't the candidate(s)Some are already saying, "Romney was the wrong guy"; "He should have pickedMarco Rubio to get Florida/Rob Portman to get Ohio/Chris Christie to get[someplace else]." With all due respect, these assessments are incorrect.Romney ran a strategic and well-organized campaign. Yes, he could have hitharder on Benghazi. But for those who would have loved that, there are thosewho would have found it distasteful. No matter what tactic you could pointto that Romney could have done better, it would have been spun in a way thatwas detrimental to his chances. Romney would have been an excellentpresident, and Ryan was an inspired choice. No matter who we ran this year,they would have lost. See #1, above.3. It's the culture, stupid!We have been trying to fight this battle every four years at the votingbooth. It is long past time we admit that is not where the battle really is.We abdicated control of the culture - starting back in the 1960s. And nowour largest primary social institutions - education, the media, Hollywood(entertainment) have become really nothing more than an assembly line forcranking out reliable little Leftists. Furthermore, we have allowed thegovernment to undermine the institutions that instill good character -marriage, the family, communities, schools, our churches. So, here we are,at least two full generations later - we are reaping what we have sown. Ittook nearly fifty years to get here; it will take another fifty years to getback. But it starts with the determination to reclaim education, the media,and the entertainment business. If we fail to do that, we can kiss everyelection goodbye from here on out. And much more.4. America has become a nation of adolescentsThe real loser in this election was adulthood: Maturity. Responsibility. Theunderstanding that liberty must be accompanied by self-restraint. Obama is aspoiled child, and the behavior and language of his followers and theiradvertisements throughout the campaign makes it clear how many of them are,as well. Romney is a grown-up. Romney should have won. Those of us whoexpected him to win assumed that voters would act like grownups. Because ifwe were a nation of grownups, he would have won.But what did win? Sex. Drugs. Bad language. Bad manners. Vulgarity. Lies.Cheating. Name-calling. Finger-pointing. Blaming. And irresponsiblespending. This does not bode well. People grow up one of two ways: eitherthey choose to, or circumstances force them to. The warnings are all there,whether it is the looming economic disaster, or the inability of thegovernment to respond to crises like Hurricane Sandy, or the growingstrength and brazenness of our enemies. American voters stick their fingersin their ears and say, "Lalalalalala, I can't hear you." It is unpleasant tothink about the circumstances it will take to force Americans to grow up. Itis even more unpleasant to think about Obama at the helm when thosecircumstances arrive.5. Yes, there is apparently a Vagina Vote
It's the subject matter of another column in its entirety to point out, oneby one, all of the inconsistencies and hypocrisies of the Democrats thisyear. Suffice it to say that the only "war on women" was the one waged bythe Obama campaign, which sexualized and objectified women, featuring themdressed up like vulvas at the Democrat National Convention, appealing totheir "lady parts," comparing voting to losing your virginity with Obama,trumpeting the thrills of destroying our children in the womb (and using ourdaughters in commercials to do so), and making Catholics pay for their birthcontrol. For a significant number of women, this was appealing. It mightcall into question the wisdom of the Nineteenth Amendment, but for the factthat large numbers of women (largely married) used their "lady smarts"instead. Either way, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton are rollingover in their graves.6. It's not about giving up on "social issues"
No Republican candidate should participate in a debate or go out on thestump without thorough debate prep and a complete set of talking points thatthey stick to. This should start with a good grounding in biology and areluctance to purport to know the will of God. (Thank you, Todd andRichard.) That said, we do not hold the values we do because they garnervotes. We hold the values we do because we believe that they are time-testedprinciples without which a civilized, free and prosperous society is notpossible. We defend the unborn because we understand that a society whichviews some lives as expendable is capable of viewing all lives as expendable. We defendfamily - mothers, fathers, marriage, children - because history makes itquite clear that societies without intact families quickly descend intoanarchy and barbarism, and we have plenty of proof of that in our innercities where marriage is infrequent and unwed motherhood approaches 80percent. When Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, many thought that theabortion cause was lost. Forty years later, ultrasound technology hasdemonstrated the inevitable connection between science and morality. MoreAmericans than ever define themselves as "pro-life." What is tragic is thattens of millions of children have lost their lives while Americans figureout what should have been obvious before. There is no "giving up" on socialissues. There is only the realization that we have to fight the battle onother fronts. The truth will win out in the end.


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l33tmeatwad wrote:I'm not trying to start a fight, I'm just pointing out there has been a lot of "back when...it was better!" As for "wait and see" on it being cheapened, there is no need, I personally feel its cheapened, if you disagree that is fine, I was making no personal attacks.
Lets get one thing straight, I have no problem with pro being exclusive, my problem is Masters being neutered as a result of it.
A lot of people do pull the "back when" card. Honestly, I've not been one to do that. I personally like contests that try and do something unique and make changes and evolve. It's a good way to perfect the contest and make it strong as a result. That being said, I also would prefer to see masters still a separate contest. I've gone back and forth on what I like and didn't like which can be confusing. But in the end I still would like to have pro be exclusive and masters be separate. From a competitor's standpoint it takes away from the exclusivity that being able to submit to masters meant. EDIT: I should also note that not even knowing what your competition looks like had me excited. Nothing sucks more than seeing someone who made a video that's 1000% better than yours and knowing that there's no chance in hell you're going to win. In masters, that doesn't happen until they start showing the finalists at the awards ceremony and you know immediately what kind of game you'll need to bring the next time.
Personally I'd like to see an invitational contest where a committee selects a certain number of individuals to compete. Many creators can throw their hat in the ring and submit a previous winner. Then the committee reviews these qualifying videos and then sends an invitation to a small group to compete in the contest. Videos would need to be exclusive for the contest itself but the qualifying can be the best video in your arsenal. This would require a lot of lead in time though. I don't know how much time one spends on making something that's masters worthy but the participant selection and invites would need to be sent out while keeping that in mind.


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Topics: "Half the Sky" & "Duluth Salvation Army 120th Year" & "Nobel Ocean Conference"
Description: The College of St. Scholastica is hosting the co-author of the book "Half the Sky" at a special lecture series. The book has also inspired a PBS documentary by the same name.
Also, the Duluth Salvation Army is celebrating 120 years in the community helping people meet their basic needs.
And the Great Lakes Aquarium will host a live-stream feed of the Nobel Conference, featuring some of the latest and greatest research findings on the world's oceans AND the Great Lakes.
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Just saw this thread. I'm so sorry to hear that Yoda has left us. I'm going to miss him searching out the birds and following the girls at our training sessions. What a wonderful dog he was, enjoying life right up until the end.
Just saw this thread. I'm so sorry to hear that Yoda has left us. I'm going to miss him searching out the birds and following the girls at our training sessions. What a wonderful dog he was, enjoying life right up until the end.
My heart felt condolences John. Chin up!
"Remember, it's about the Dog and the Dog work, it's not about you"
Sorry for your loss John, If only they could live forever.
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What a wonderful relationship you have had over the long years. I swear it's harder to lose a buddy you've been with for 15 yrs. I know I lost my last golden after 15 yrs and it broke my heart. But the pain has lessened with my "new" dogs to buddy with even though I still miss her dearly. My thoughts are with, cherish those moments/years you spent together. Mary
Still enjoying the retriever up to the end.!Such a wonderful Golden!
Field trialer. I have an FC Golden Retriever and running trials Casey and a retired FT black lab Lightning.
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JOHN, We have not met but I feel your loss. The photos of that wonderful white face tell it all. I lost my first field dog last spring (same face)....also a Topbrass dog. Last week I put on a black fleece that had hung in my trailer over the summer. Her fine golden fur was still all over it. I cried one more time. Not sure if I can wash it just yet.
Cherish the love you two had.
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John, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Yoda. So many wonderful years together and through all the obstacles he hung in there for you. You have such wonderful memories to cherish forever as so many of us do with our very special dogs. Take care and we hope to see you at the Specialty later this month.
Arleen & Gregg
So sorry to hear of your loss. They steal our hearts from the moment they come into our lives and it is never easy to let them go. Take comfort in the memories and know Yoda is waiting for you the Bridge...
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It looks like he gave you many years of devotion and wonderful memories. We should all be so lucky.
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...The "nothing after the diode" means the scope registers nada here....
[Place a radio or so in front of the microphone and measure the DC voltage after the diode.
If you are interested in db, have a look at the AD8307 (Analog Devices) - it is a logarithmic amplifier which gives you 0.0-2.5V DC output (for your ADC) when the input signal is -80..+12dB (90dB range). It is a DIL8 chip, you need 1 resistor and ~3 capacitors and you get a calibrated db voltmeter.
Update: * The "nothing after the diode" means the scope registers nada here. I haven't actually attached the Arduino yet.
I'm getting a nice amplified signal on my scope from pin 5 of the LM386, but nothing after the diode.
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By Carlie Kollath Wells/NEMS Daily Journal
TUPELO – The United Way of Northeast Mississippi has hit its $2.3 million campaign goal. The group will have an official announcement Friday.
The United Way sent out an email last week about a "goal announcement event" scheduled for Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Carpenter room inside the CREATE Foundation building. The event at 213 West Main St., is open to the public.
Melinda Tidwell, executive director of the United Way, said campaign chairman Rick Willis will announce the amount of money raised so far. She deferred any further questions until after Friday's event.
As of Nov. 30, the group had raised $2,245,537, which is slightly more than 97 percent of the goal. Last year, United Way topped its $2.2 million goal by raising $2,290,815.
Its current goal of $2.3 million is the most it has ever tried to raise. The money supports 68 participating nonprofit agencies in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Union and Tishomingo counties.


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For the love of Hardys
I know a lot of hardcore salmon / steelhead guys love the click drag hardy reels for big searun salmonids. I haven't weaned myself from disc drags yet but am considering a new reel for my fall trip and thought I would solicit the opinions of the hardcores on this list.
Others I am considering include Islander, Lamson Lightspeed #4, Bauer. For drag-equipped reels I am leaning toward the lightspeed due to the ultralarge arbor design to double for albacore and bonito in the atlantic.
There I go again with the delrin addiction.
Any thoughts?
RE:For the love of Hardys
have you taken a look at the Hardy Bouglé series?
Drooling time!
RE:For the love of Hardys
Where's the handle? On the other side. I love it! Allows side pressure to spool on the exposed face. Gorgeous traditional looks too.
Wonder what the price tag is?
RE:For the love of Hardys
this is from Kaufmann's...
Not bad at all if you ask me. I played with the 3" model last Sunday (went camping with my girls). It's beautiful and has the drag system like the old Lightweights (on the rim of the reel)
BOUGLE MARK IV REELS A classic style of yesteryear, but with modern technology and craftsmenship. Running on 12 stainless steel ball bearings, and a click pawl drag, this reel is silky smooth. A beautiful pearl silver anodized finish with nickel silver components and wood permali handle. Also has a nickel silver roller pillar line guard.
Size Weight Capacity Reel X-Spool
3" 4.8 oz. WF3+75 $325.00 $ 75.00
3¼" 5.1 oz. WF5+100 $325.00 $ 75.00
3½" 5.4 oz. WF7+80 $335.00 $ 80.00
3¾" 9.5 oz. WF9+100 $360.00 $ 90.00
4" 9.5 oz. DT10+175 $370.00 $ 95.00
RE:For the love of Hardys
I have a beloved Hardy Perfect Duplicate Mark II 4" Salmon Reel that I paid $200 for many years ago. It was very used when I got it, but certainly not abused, and it will last several more generations with care.
These suckers have unbelievable line capacity. I have it spooled with a 40 yard SA double taper Salmon line and 200 yards of 30 pound dacron backing and there's still lots of room under the bars. The weight of these mighty reels goes a long way towards counterbalancing a 14 - 16 foot rod, and they are a delight to fish with.
The Salmon reels are usually available in the used market for anyone really interested and are good bargains when compared to the more sought-after trout sizes of similar quality reels.
So anyway, you might want to consider used as well as new.
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RE:For the love of Hardys
Why decide between disc or click when you can have wheels? For the last four years of pretty intense fishing (close to 100 days a year), I have been fishing the Loop 4 on my big two-hander. For this type of fishing, it's ideal. It holds my fat line plus a ton of 30lb. backing and due to it's design, it's amazingly trouble free. The drag is smooth and always the same wet or dry, and if it gets some grit in it while landing a fish, all you have to do is submerge it and crank a little and it cleans itself. Of course, if you need it to double in a situation (albacore? tarpon? dorado?) where you need to count on a serious drag, it's not so great, as you would have to reel against this same drag. But for steelheading, where you just want a smooth start-up and enough resistance to stop over-runs, it's perfect. You Hardy traditionalists may miss that shrieking sound, but I've come to love the smooth hum of spinning wheels. Plus, people all up and down the river don't know when and where you've hooked up. In any event, I give it a big thumbs up--especially when you need to pick up a lot of slack fast.
I also fish a big Lamson on my 7136, but I've found that if it gets dunked, the drag pretty much stops working. Also, the handle screw has an annoying habit of unscrewing itself, which leads to the unnerving experience of the handle coming off in your hand. It's an okay reel, but I can't recommend it.
I have, I must admit, been eyeing the Bauer M7 so that I could use it for saltwater also. I'm just getting ready for the annual trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and wishing I owned one in the unlikely event that the hurricanes will give me enough of a break to get outside and fish albacore and amberjacks on the wrecks. Seems like that big Bauer could work in both places for a few bills less than a Tibor Gulfstream or Abel. Still a lot of bucks involved for something I do pretty infrequently.
Just got back from the Dean, and up there you see a lot of overkill reels, even for those hot fish--lots of Tibors, Fin-Nors and Abels. But then most of those guys fish a lot of saltwater too, plus if they're staying at the lodges I guess they have money to burn. Man, the do-it-yourself gig on the Dean is a LOT of work. Great fishing, but I figure, out of 12 days being gone, you spend three driving, three or four setting up or tearing down camp, loading the boat, rowing, etc...plus a day or two of the river being out. At least that's how it's gone for the last four years for me. The fish are awesome, though. I got four of my top ten biggest steelhead ever this year.
Anyway, I got a little diverted there. Basically, that's my .02 on the big reels I fish. Hope it helps a little in your decision making process. Let me know what you end up getting and how it works out. That Hardy you pictured sure is pretty.
RE:For the love of Hardys
Since I am on the east coast, maybe I can't qualify as a hardcore steelheader, but...I will tell you that the first place I check into on the site is the 'steelhead on a fly' thread 'cause that's where the heart is most everyday. So, having said that, I am a Bauer fan. Delrin face against a 3" slotted cork drag makes the reels buttery smooth and they just don't quit. I use 'em in the salt all summer and reline and chase salmon in the spring. Jon Bauer stands behind them and you can call and talk to him directly when there are questions.
(when Bauers first came out they had revA and revB non-interchangable spool faces, which the dealers didn't handle very well)
I try to look at value in a piece of gear and I look at it over a reasonably long timeframe. I think Bauer offers a very good value for the long haul.
I wish the Dean was a lot closer so we could get a casual
'clave going to share more experiences.
Jay C.
RE:For the love of Hardys
How the hell is anyone to know you've hooked a fish if you have one of those silent drags? (like that Lamson on the Skagit) You know I love the Hardys. Not much sounds like the scream of a Hardy with the handle spinning at warp speed. I will admit to lately using my Bo Mohlin which is silent, the Cow the less attention a fly flicker draws to one self the better. I have Perfects from 3 ½" to 4 ¼", only missing the 4" Eric ever though about swapping a 3 ¾ for your 4" I have two 3 ¾" Perfects or 9/10 Golden Prince? The capacity of these Salmon Perfects is only surpassed by reels used to lay TPC5 (Trans Pacific Cable 5). I however would not subject a Perfect to the rigors of the Salt.
You might consider the Marquis Salmon 2 which has a wonderful sounding drag good capacity reasonable weight, doesn't cost a fortune as your new steelhead reel and a Redington for the Salt. Redingtons look awesome for the $$. I've never met a reel I didn't like and have too many but an always looking for more.
RE:For the love of Hardys
I do love my hardy Salmon 2, but have lusted after the Bougle since it came out. An amazing, timeless design that is also very functional. I also tried a Loop last year and gotta admit, their ability to pick up lots of slack *fast* is a big plus. I also like the look (and price) of the new Reddington LA, but don't know if it has the outgoing Click or not. The Lamson Lightspeed is also nice, but a bit too funky a design for my taste. If I buy another spey reel, it will definitely be a Large Arbor.
I could survive with any of these reels, and depending on what duties you expect it to perform each could be the preferred choice. Given the spare cash, I'd probably own them all!
RE:For the love of Hardys
I just last week picked up a new Redington LA 11/12. It is a smooth reel with a SOFT outgoing click. So soft it can't be heard if there is much river noise. Nice reel but I too like the click.
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circa 1989-90 (est.)
At age 8, Joel Rawlings (see 1980-82) jumps out of a second-story window
with a set of wings, hoping to fly (see 2000).
PRLR: "Trial by Fire" (wings, age; date estimated)
circa 1989-90 (est.)
Before a business trip, Doug Stewart (see 1985) gives his young son
Justin a lucky coin (see 1997).
PRT: "Beware the Third Wish"
NASADA, a space agency based in Angel Grove, sends a research satellite
to another star system (see 1998). By 1998, NASADA will be rumored to
house alien spacecraft which may include the Astro Megashuttle (see
PRT: "Chase into Space part 2" (Megashuttle)
PRIS: "Save Our Ship" (alien spacecraft rumors)
PRIS: "Satellite Search" (research satellite)
PRIS: "Survival of the Silver" / PRWF: "Forever Red" (second and likely
first Megaship built on KO-35, shuttle inferred)
spring 1993
Kimberly Hart (see below) graduates from Angel Grove Junior High as a
star cheerleader.
MMPR-1: "Enter... The Lizzinator"
August-December 1993
On the moon, Earthen astronauts unwittingly open Rita Repulsa's space
dumpster (see 8,000 BCE), which has crashed there some time ago. Rita
returns to Lord Zedd's moon palace (see 8-10,000 BCE) and targets Angel
Grove. In the desert nearby, Zordon's Command Center (see 1880) is
manned by Alpha Five (also see 8,000 BCE), built some time ago by Lexian
of the planet Edenoi (see 1000-1600 CE).
Zordon and Alpha issue Power Coins (see 8,000 BCE), Morphers (devices to
morph humans into Power Rangers), and Dinozords to Angel Grove High
School freshmen Jason Lee, Zack Taylor, Billy Cranston, Trini Kwan, and
Kimberly Hart (see 1978-79), who serve as Earth's first known modern
Power Rangers (also see 1880).
At school and Ernie's Juice Bar (see 1960-69), Bulk and Skull (see
1986-87) regularly antagonize the Power teens, never suspecting their
superhero identities (see 1998).
At some point, Rita's assistant Finster begins deciphering the Scrolls
of Zordnia, which indicate the location of the ancient Shogunzords (see
Blue Ranger Billy soon invents wrist communicators which will be used
for communication and teleportation by Zordon's Ranger teams through 1998
(also see 2045-55).
Rita discovers the Power Eggs (see ?? million years BCE) in a cave, but
the Rangers return them to the sea.
The teens celebrate Black Ranger Zack's birthday, probably his
When Tommy Oliver (see 1978-79) moves to Angel Grove, Rita turns him
into her evil Green Ranger using the Sword of Darkness (see 8-10,000 BCE)
and her green Power Coin (see 8,000 BCE). Meanwhile, Scorpina (see 8,000
BCE) returns from dormancy. Tommy soon joins the Rangers' side once
freed from Rita's evil spell and continues to control the Dragonzord (see
When Rita creates replicating Super Putties, the Rangers complete their
Dinozord fleet with the addition of Titanus (see 8,000 BCE) during a
quest for new weapons.
Rita later summons Lokar (see 8,000 BCE) to trap the teens on the
extradimensional Island of Illusion. The Rangers escape the island's
destruction with an inhabitant named Quagmire.
Rita ultimately drains most of Tommy's powers using a magical Green
Candle, but he passes the remainder of his powers to Red Ranger Jason.
Jason will use the powers in two subsequent battles before their apparent
As Angel Grove celebrates "Power Ranger Day," Rita moves her palace
downtown and uses Lokar (see above) to unleash Cyclopsis (see 8,000 BCE).
Alpha hacks into Rita's computers, causing her to retreat to the moon
after Cyclopsis is destroyed. Offered a chance to retire, the teens
choose to keep their powers.
MMPR-1: "Day of the Dumpster" (Rita released, Power Rangers activated)
MMPR-1: "High Five" (communicators)
MMPR-1: "Big Sisters" (Power Eggs)
MMPR-1: "Happy Birthday, Zack" (Zack's birthday)
MMPR-1: "Green with Evil" parts 1-2 (Tommy, Green Ranger, Sword of
MMPR-1: "Green with Evil part 3" (Scorpina)
MMPR-1: "Green with Evil part 5" (Tommy joins Rangers)
MMPR-1: "Gung Ho!" (Rangers fight Super Putties, gain Titanus)
MMPR-1: "Island of Illusion" (Lokar, Island of Illusion, Quagmire)
MMPR-1: "The Green Candle part 2" (Tommy's powers drained, coin passed to
MMPR-1: "Birds of a Feather" / "Clean-Up Club" (Jason uses combined
MMPR-1: "Doomsday" (Power Ranger Day, Cyclopsis, Lokar, teens keep
MMPR-1: "A Pig Surprise" through "Return of an Old Friend part 1"
(Dragonzord not used)
MMPR-1: "Return of an Old Friend part 2" (Green powers previously
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Rocky, Adam, and Aisha (see 1978-79) begin attending high school in
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As the Power Rangers (see left panel) appear in the media, young T.J.
Johnson (see 1997) aspires to be one at age 12 or 13.
PRT: "Passing the Torch part 2"
Zordon's Power Rangers continue to thwart Rita's attacks on Angel Grove
(see 1993) through the first half of 1994.
At one point, Rita abducts the Rangers' parents, steals the Dragon
Dagger (see 1993), and forces the Rangers to surrender their Power Coins.
Using energy pooled from Zordon and the Rangers, Tommy (see 1993) saves
the day as the Green Ranger and returns to the team.
During the summer, Lord Zedd returns (see 8-10,000 BCE), perhaps having
lost his distant empire, and banishes Rita in her space dumpster (see
1993). The Rangers' Dinozords are upgraded into Thunderzords.
Bulk and Skull (see 1993) begin a fruitless quest to expose the Rangers'
identities for fame and fortune. The Power teens soon begin their
sophomore year at Angel Grove High.
As Lord Zedd repeatedly targets the Green Ranger to erase Rita's
failures, Tommy is slowly deprived of power (see below).
MMPR-1: "A Pig Surprise" (Rita resumes attacks)
MMPR-1: "Return of an Old Friend" (parents abducted, Tommy returns)
MMPR-1: "Grumble Bee" (end of school year)
MMPR-2: "The Mutiny" (Zedd returns, Rita banished, Rangers receive
MMPR-2: "The Mutiny part 1" (Bulk and Skull's quest)
MMPR-2: "Putty on the Brain" (classes resume)
MMPR-2: "The Power Stealer" / "The Beetle Invasion" / "Welcome to Venus
Island" / "The Green Dream" (Zedd targets Tommy)
MMPR-2: "Rangers Back in Time part 1" (Zedd's evil status formerly
early 1994
Kat Hillard (see 1978-79) is in a diving accident during the Australian
Pan Global tryouts, resulting in a fear of water (see 1995).
MMPR-3: "A Different Shade of Pink part 3"
1994 (cont'd; without Tommy's warning to self) [Section A]
Tommy learns from Zordon that his temporary powers (see above) are
nearly depleted.
Probably similar to section B (center panel), Tommy loses his powers in
the Otherworld, where his communicator has been jammed.
Perhaps upset by Goldar's images (see center panel), an exhausted Tommy
somehow warns his past self (actually Tommy B, center panel) of his final
battle, telling him to remember a communicator.
This Tommy's future is unknown: he may be defeated or may contact
another past self to retrieve the aforementioned communicator.
MMPR-2: "Green No More part 1" (Tommy A's warning to Tommy B)
MMPR-2: "Green No More part 2" (inferred final battle events)
1994 (cont'd; after Tommy's warning to self, without follow-up)
[Section B]
Tommy receives a warning from an alternate future self (actually Tommy
A, left panel) telling him to remember a communicator for his final
When Zordon later tells Tommy his powers are nearly depleted, he recalls
his recent vision and steels himself for a powerless final battle.
Slowly siphoning Tommy's powers with a Green Crystal, Zedd creates the
Dark Rangers from five punks, seals off the Command Center, and jams the
When the remainder of his powers are stolen in Zedd's Otherworld, Tommy
confidently clobbers Goldar despite efforts to break his spirit with
images from a time device.
Tommy then uses the time device to contact himself in the recent past
(actually Tommy C, right panel). Receiving a working communicator, Tommy
escapes but soon returns to shatter the Green Crystal.
Downtown, Tommy uses residual energy from the Green Crystal for a final
battle, after which the Dragonzord is retired.
MMPR-2: "Green No More part 1" (Tommy A's warning)
MMPR-2: "Green No More part 2" (Otherworld, contact with Tommy C, last
Green Ranger battle)
1994 (cont'd; after Tommy's warning to self, after follow-up)
[Section C]
Some time after receiving an initial warning (see upper portion of
section B), Tommy is carrying a spare communicator when he encounters a
second hologram from the future (see lower portion of section B), to whom
he gives the communicator.
This Tommy's events are probably similar to section B after this point
despite his encounters with two future Tommys rather than one.
MMPR-2: "Green No More part 1" (Tommy A's warning)
MMPR-2: "Green No More part 2" (contact with Tommy B)
1994 (after Tommy's warning to self, cont'd)
Zordon soon gives Tommy new White Ranger powers, along with Saba the
talking saber and the White Tigerzord. Tommy and Pink Ranger Kimberly
begin dating.
Zedd captures Stone Canyon ninja teens Rocky, Adam, and Aisha (see 1993).
They are rescued by the Rangers but discover their identities in the
process. They continue to aid the Rangers and soon transfer to Angel
Grove High through unknown circumstances.
When Jason, Trini, and Zack are chosen for the World Peace Summit in
Geneva, the Rangers use a special map and ring to retrieve the Sword of
Light from the Deserted Planet (see ?,000 BCE) and transfer powers to
Rocky, Adam, and Aisha as Jason, Trini, and Zack depart. (Note: Aside
from both trios briefly shown in Ranger suits simultaneously, all other
indications suggest the powers were transferred and not duplicated.)
Zedd completes the titanic Zord Serpentera (see 1996) but repeatedly
suffers from a power shortage.
Scorpina (see 1993) is last seen briefly serving Lord Zedd in a scheme to
deceive Black Ranger Adam.
MMPR-2: "White Light" (White Ranger)
MMPR-2: "Two for One" (Tommy and Kimberly date)
MMPR-2: "The Ninja Encounter" (Rocky, Adam, Aisha captured, learn
Rangers' identities)
MMPR-2: "A Monster of Global Proportions" / "Zedd Waves" (Rocky, Adam,
Aisha aid Rangers)
MMPR-2: "The Power Transfer" (three teens transfer to Angel Grove High,
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This article originally appeared in the Boston Phoenix on April 1, 1994
Then it happens: you look up at the TV screen and see Bono, the lead singer of U2, step up to the podium to accept a statuette for recording the Best Alternative Music album. "We shall continue to abuse our position," he says, "and fuck up the mainstream."
Hello, front page!
BONO NO-NO SHOCKS GRAMMYS read a Boston Herald page-one headline the next morning. For reporter Larry Katz, who wrote the accompanying story, the Irish rocker's glib use of the F-word helped turn another dull ceremony into a night to remember.
"There were whoops and hollers of glee in the press room," he says. "It provided us with a tremendous amount of amusement."
Members of the press corps sprang to life because they knew instantly that real news had just happened. The next day, giddy water-cooler and e-mail discussions around the nation would start with "Did you hear what Bono said?" The smirking fellow with the scraggly beard had just stood up before an estimated TV audience of 1.4 billion people worldwide and uttered the worst word in the English language.
Or course, if Bono had dropped his trousers or babbled pig Latin for 30 seconds, that would have made news, too. But the special brand of incredulity that swept over the land underscored the special role this mean little word plays in our culture.
But why fuck? Why, of all the terms we've concocted for sexual intercourse, did one become "the most reviled word in the English language," according to linguist Richard A. Spears in his book Slang and Euphemism?
The answer is really quite simple: because we made it the worst word--and we need it to stay that way.
Fuck: A brief history
"Any word is an innocent collection of sounds until a community surrounds it with connotations and then decrees that it cannot be used in certain speech patterns," writes Peter Farb in Word Play, his classic study of spoken communication. "This is what happened when the English speech community relegated fuck to forbidden status about 1650."
That means that the F-word enjoyed at least a few centuries of inoffensive daily use before it was considered a dirty word. Its precise origin isn't clear, although fuck is usually traced to the Germanic word ficken, for "strike." Ficken seems to have developed its alternate sexual meaning (referring specifically to male penetration) in the 1400s, probably in Scotland, according to Slang and Euphemism.
The distinguished anthropologist Ashley Montagu wrote an entire book on cursing, The Anatomy of Swearing. In it, he reports that the first print appearance of fuck was in a poem published in 1503 by Scottish poet--and former Franciscan friar--William Dunbar. Dunbar's fellow Scots, including poet Robert Burns, used the word uninhibitedly for most of the 16th century.
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By Ginna Parsons/NEMS Daily Journal
You will see in the story to the right of this column (on the printed page) that I spent a considerable amount of time last week in health food stores, talking with owners about tips for being more healthy in 2013.
The one resounding word I heard over and over was organic.
Organic foods – fruits, vegetables, meats, grains – have been in stores and at farmers markets and farm stands for quite a while now. But frankly, I turned a deaf ear.
Last week, I began listening.
Now, I'm not here to tell you that my family is going all-organic from here on. For one thing, I need to do a little more research before I decide for myself what I will or won't put on my dinner table.
But some things just seemed to make sense. I mean, I'm not going to buy organic bananas, because I pull a thick skin off them before I eat them. But organic lettuce? That might be worth a few extra pennies.
And for the first time in my life, I bought organic chicken at the store this weekend. Yes, it was more expensive ($7.40 for the organic whole chicken used in the recipe below, as opposed to $2.99 for the non-organic).
But because it was higher, we ate smaller portions. The chicken – and it was delicious – fed four of us for dinner, Charlie and I both had leftovers to take to work on Monday for lunch, and I boiled the carcass overnight and got three cups of a rich broth to use later in the week for soup.
When you look at it that way, it was a bargain – in more ways than one.
Roasted Citrus Chicken
1 whole chicken, 31⁄2 to 4 pounds
1 orange, cut into quarters
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1 lime, cut into quarters
1⁄2 cup yellow onion, small dice
1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
Remove giblets and neck from the chicken, rinse it well and pat it dry.
Combine the orange, lemon and lime with the diced onions, minced garlic and fresh thyme. Stuff the citrus-onion mixture into the cavity of the chicken.
Brush the skin of the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle the skin with poultry seasoning and black pepper. Tie the legs together, and bend the wings back to secure them.
Bake chicken at 325 degrees for about 2 hours, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 to 180 degrees and the juices run clear. Allow it to rest for 10 to 12 minutes before carving.
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An exhibition of photos by junior Talia Nussbaum titled "in arms" will be on view Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 25-27, in the Lucas Gallery, 185 Nassau St.
Driven by Nussbaum's personal experience, the exhibition explores the dynamics of relationships between Israeli teenagers at a time when most are required to serve in the military. The show will feature photographic portraits accompanied by audio recordings of interviews with the subjects.
The exhibition will be on view from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An opening reception is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Lucas Gallery.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Program in Visual Arts in the Lewis Center for the Arts.


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The neon sign outside reads 'sex shop'; the mannequin in the entrance wears a PVC gimp suit. But the real excitement begins when you descend the stairs into the bowels of this nightclub-like restaurant. It's so dark and loud you'll need a moment to adjust (the light bulbs have been blacked out). By comparison, the homely Mexican cooking can feel run-of-the-mill, though effort is put into presentation. On our visit, soft flour tacos with a tender beef filling arrived beautifully arranged on a specially designed wooden board; a crunchy cheese and roasted tomato quesadilla was served 'open'; pinto beans with a spicy chorizo kick came in a dinky glazed bowl. The real highlight was the dish least concerned with its own looks: a rich lamb shank in intensely dark juices. Seafood cazuela (a one-pot dish like a wet paella), containing clams, squid, prawns and mussels, was creamy, tangy and perfectly fine, though not especially memorable. Factor-in the small portions and two-hour table limits (though you can decamp to the bar), and you might wonder what the fuss is all about. But that would be missing the point. You come here to see and be seen, and for a thrilling atmosphere and exceptionally friendly service. A must-try.
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|La Bodega Negra (restaurant)
9 Old Compton Street
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|Open Mon-Sat 6pm-1am; Sun 6pm-MIdnight
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|Main courses £11.50-£27.50. Meal for two with drinks and service: around £65
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- 5 star:13
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- 3 star:7
- 2 star:10
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My friends always go there and rave about it so I thought I would try it out for myself. The atmostphere and food were amazing I have to say, I highly recommend the quesadilla and octopus and chorizo skewers, the margheritas are spot on as well. I had such a great night out and the staff were attentive and fun! I will defo be back!
Went there for drinks with friends. Ordered 4 drinks then wanted to ask another one, cause my friend was still choosing.
Hispanic bartender decided to ignore me or just didn't pay much attention. After waiting for 10 to 12 minutes, bartender asks several people (2 parties of 3) and me what we wanted to drink. All other 2 parties got served and my drink was still there waiting turning into water for about 6 minutes, since then both of the groups decided to ask for more drinks and were having difficulties on paying with card.
Meanwhile a bald bartender came and asked what I wanted cause saw me there waiting for ages...
When he was about to give me the drink all of a sudden our bartender just wakes up from staring into nothing (and this is not a joke), he forgot about us. Apparently said I made her a drink (which was sitting for about 10 minutes now). He came and talked to me and I told him I've waited too long I wasn't even sure he was doing my drink and that the drink has been sitting there for about 8 to 10 minutes and is now turned to water... And I was being served by the other bartender.
This guy told him something and in a really "agressive" way he looked at me and just threw the new drink in the trash and floor and turned his back. Meanwhile hispanic bartender just stood there and watched and I was wandering, are we even gonna get served in this bar? Since the hispanic guy sorta turned his back and then stood there for a couple of seconds thinking... (meanwhile my friend just trying to calme down).
Then when my friend said just give me the drink he said 10.50 or something. My friend said the menu says 9.50. He took some seconds to think and said "1 pound for service charge"
Is this a joke? When I paid on card it was optional....
After all of this "show" as I was stone cold sober and being treated like s***. I just decided to look for the manager, which in this case I think it was the supervisor. I talked to him explained the situation, he apologised a lot and said there was no excuse. Then offered free shots and asked if we had a table.
Although the supervisor was super nice, he couldn't save my night.
The attitude of that bartender was beyond rude. If he came and talked to me so I could explain him the situation and why I ordered him a drink while my drink was just sitting there for 10 minutes, then maybe he would understand. He just decided to shove it in the trash.
Customer Service is a big part on any establishment, and although the supervisor was super nice and did everything to amend the situation I will never forget those bartenders, specially the bald one.
So won't go back there, ever.
From the outside we thought at first have we got the right address? As we were greeted by a friendly staff member we were assured we were in the right place. The decor was fantastic and was very authentic. The porn-star martinis were amazing and the soft shell crab tacos are a must! I would definitely recommend La Bodega Negra to everyone who is looking for a quirky, fun restaurant in the heart of Soho!
I LOVE this place... The Atmosphere is always buzzing and Staff are always lovely lunchtime or evening. Its great for a quick evening bite in a place that is never dull. Best to sit at the bar and watch the food come out if you dont know what to have. Nice wine selection to boot. If you Love Mexican definitely try this,. and especially for the lunchtime deals. Whilst it is still a chain this one is just always consistently good.
I really enjoyed this place (slightly biased due to my obsession with Mexican food.). Food was great, service was very warm and courteous. It is quite trendy (great location also).
if you feel for a cocktail/cervesa and a bite, definitely a great choice.
We ate in the upstairs daytime restaurant a few weeks ago which has a different vibe to the evening downstairs area but is definitely still worth a visit. The food was tasty and is served pretty quickly. We asked for a recommendation from the waitress and she was really helpful. Being able to order the selection of tacos is really good! We tried a few of the cocktails from the menu which were all delicious and then went rogue and started ordering espresso martinis - best espresso martini I have had in ages!!
I'd been wanting to go here for absolutely ages so was really pleased to finally go. I went with my sister so we decided to order from the set lunch menu and share everything. We tried the burrito and tacos both of which were very nice but the table next to us who had ordered from the wider menu definitely looked like they had made a better selection. We went at lunchtime but I think the evening tends to have a better atmosphere. Would definitely go back but would order slightly differently and go in the evening!
Whenever I have been there for lunch, the food has always left me wanting more. It's fresh and tasty and unique however the portion sizes can be quite small so be prepared to order lots of variety and share. Service could have been a little sharper considering there were only 3 or 4 tables in that day.
Really cool space, not very friendly service. We went for my birthday meal last night thinking we'd just try a couple of dishes as we weren't that hungry and it's really pricey, and were immediately made to feel unwelcome by our waiter who is obviously used to customers spending a fortune. He didn't smile at us once, was visibly annoyed that we didn't order more and seemed quite pleased to have his precious table back (even though it was 7pm and the restaurant wasn't full). The food we did try was lovely (though £5.50 for a small pot of guacamole and six chips is crazy), but the service really let it down and means we won't be going back. Great if you're pushing the boat out, but if you just want a light bite, don't bother.
Dined here last Friday night we got a last minute table from the waiting list, and I am so glad we did! Such a fun place! As soon as you step inside you are welcomed by the staff and made to feel really at home. We decided on a couple of drinks before our meal and were shown through the extensive cocktail list by the lovely bar tender. Once sat we chose a load of share-y bits to start I definitely recommend the prawn ceviche and soft shell crab tacos- yum! And for main the slow roasted lamb - the meat literally fell off the bone! We skipped dessert and had more cocktails in the bar. Very fun night. Will definitely be back with friends.
The food was good and i don't mind waiting for a table when i can have a drink beforehand, which we were able to. The problem i had was that they felt it compulsory to charge me a service charge for two bottles of beer... this service was the barman turning 180 degrees, bending down to the fridge and opening two bottles of beer and handing them to me on the other side of the bar.
I have no problem paying a service charge for dinner, when someone is actually servicing but that was a joke and i won't go back because of it.
1 star is generous after the service I received tonight. I was told to arrive on time or my table would be given away and then when I arrived on time they told me my table wasn't ready and I would have to wait. They then lost my card and as I was with a friend I had no money to get home at which point they said they couldn't help me! Again they were rude and to top off the food was average at best.
I had a similar experience to Majia, as she descirbed below. I had been planning a visit here with six friends. When we called to make a reservation for six of us, we were asked if we were an all female group. As we were, they refused to take a booking from us. Absolutely appalled at such blatant discrimination. I'm only relieved I didn't try book a table for me and my husband, or I would never have discovered their sexist policy. Needless to say, we took our business elsewhere.
I decided to visit La Bodega Negra with my boyfriend for his birthday, as we both love Mexican food and had heard lots of good things about the restaurant. Well, unless the good reviews came from blind, and deaf diners with no taste buds to speak of, we must have gone to the wrong restaurant. First diners in for the night, we were neglected for a good 20 minutes before anyone even brought over a menu. When a waiter finally did, we were told that there was an hour and a half turn around time on our table, which had now become an hour and 10 minutes. Hmm.. Secondly, the cocktails.. these I must say could have been the only redeeming feature of the night, if they weren't so ridiculously small. Three (small) mouthfuls and the very expensive, tasty margaritas were done for. Finally, we come to the food. Now, having experienced authentic Mexican cooking for many years I can say that some effort is made here in to sticking with tradition, but that's about as good as it gets. The portions, once again, are ridiculously small for the price. The tacos are the smallest that I have ever seen in my life, the fillings handed out in meagre portion sizes. Not only that, but when they arrived the edges were stale and dry, yet when picked up they disintegrated in to nothing indicating that the tacos were not fresh. Odd, considering we were the first diners of the night. The seasoning and spicing is way off the mark: I absolutely adore spicy food, but when mine and my partner's eyes and noses began streaming so badly that we had to get the bill and leave, I was extremely disappointed. To conclude, La Bodega Negra is a trendy Soho cavern that deserves no praise at all other than for its inventive signage and concept. The food is badly flavoured and small, the staff snotty and rude. The only reason that any diners should go there is if they are interested in boasting that they ate in an overpriced sex shop. Who on earth taught the chefs at La Bodega Negra to cook? And why are they allowed to wreak such havoc in the kitchen?! Instead of visiting this place head to El Camion around the corner for excellent cocktails and really tasty, authentic Mexican food (even though the portions are a little small). If you would be willing to go slightly further afield, the BEST Mexican food in London can be found at El Burrito, just off Goodge Street. Sure the restaurant looks like student halls with benches plonked in the middle of it, but since when did eating out become about anything other than the quality and freshness of food on your plate, served by a knowledgeable and smiling server?
They told me when I sat down for dinner that we were only allowed to stay at our table for an hour...
We never even made it to the restaurant due to their ridiculous reservation policy. Myself and a group of friends like to meet up for dinner once a month or so. I had heard read a great review on this place and suggested it as our next venue. I emailed to reserve a table for 8 on a Tuesday night only to be faced with a number of questions which included what the ratio of men to women was... I replied to say we were 7 females and 1 male. A couple of hours later I recieved a snotty reply saying they did not accept large groups of same sex parties as they do not allow hen dos incase they behave erratically and disturb other diners! Err ITS A TUEDAY - We are all late 20s professionals. What did they expect that we'd drink shots and dance on tables? I replied with my obvious disappointment and explained that we were a group of friends looking for a quiet catch up and they were having none of it. They are obviously making too much money if they can turn down custom like this. The food and drink isnt cheap and our will would have easily edged nearer the £200 mark. I get they want to be exclusive and maybe on a weekend a large party of women or men it might be rowdy, but it was a Tuesday ! Absolutely ridiculous.. I for one will never visit this place and hope others avoid it like the plague too Totally pathetic.
From the moment of booking the arrogance of this place should have made us cancel. If you're willing to pay extortionate prices for what is essentially overrated under flavoured (with the exception of the tuna tostadas' -1 for £7!!) Mexican then head here. Staff were rude and in effective and then had the cheek to add 15% service. On a plus point the cocktails were excellent
Great night. Loved everything about it - food, drink, music. Super cool vibe. Stayed late at the bar after dinner.
I had dinner there last week. The food was so good, authentic Mexican not this tex mex rubbish. The staff were lovely and very attentive. I had a great evening and will definitley be going back.
This restaurant is awesome. And London needs more places like this. Yes the music is loud but it's great music and a laugh. The margaritas are delicious. Yes the food is more expensive than wahaca but it's way better - pork belly tacos, ceviche, corn salad, open quesadilla (more like a thin pizza) is amazing and I am happy to pay more than wahaca as La Bodega is way better than a brightly lit canteen - I don't know how you can compare the two. La Bodega is the restaurant that starts your night off - each time I've eaten here, we've gone out after. If you are looking for a quiet night, no music, cheap food then don't come here. It's simple. But, if it's something else your after, then definitely give it a try...
This place clearly rates themselves, god knows why! I experienced horrendous customer service and when I asked for the complaints process and the name of the manager they ASSURED me they would send it through. It is over a month later and despite chasing twice I have heard nothing. I am going to ring them, but feel this is my only course of action now. Dont waste your money - GO TO WAHACA!!!!
For tantalizing taste, scenester staff and above average prices, La Bodega Negra is where it's at. The good ole grapevine placed La Bodega Negra on my hit list, so my partner and I hit it up in style for date night and we were utterly impressed. After a moments hesitation, we pushed open the door to the neon light lavished entrance, only to discover that the it was fully booked for the evening. Our panic stricken faces must have conveyed enough disappointment to the receptionist to suggest the cafe as an alternative. Though no doubt the suggestion is offered every time to similarly unorganised clientele who have failed to book in advance. Conveniently located around the corner, we found ourselves strolling into the faintly lit La Bodega Negra cafe. The first thing we noticed were the aptly chosen tunes which made us feel like we were visiting our fashionable East London friends. The receptionist was so cool that she oozed cool all over us, so much so, that we felt cool as a result. We were guided to the bar and offered a table, which we rejected as the bar seemed (and proved to be) laid back, private and in amongst it all at the same time. So, if you haven't got my drift already, we were falling in love without having looked at the food or drinks menu. Then came the moment of truth. The drinks menu. My partner (a fairly relaxed kiwi bloke) was relatively easily pleased to find Pacifico on the menu. That said, it's not an easy beer to come by, a true Mexican pilsner -style beer. The temptation of what the emo.indie.punk.rock. bar staff could do in terms of cocktails was too much and I enjoyed a few Mexican Midnights, which are a delicious combo of vodka, vanilla and cinnamon. Delicimo! The food itself was straight forward, tasty, but delicate. A typical mexican menu with nothing outrageous or worth recommending over and above anything else. Portions are not large and prices are not attached in the same manner. Overall, we enjoyed what felt like a bit of an underground evening, and it's worth a try, if not only for the cool factor that it epitomises.
Honestly....if people want to waste their money on utterly average food (you can get better Mexican food at Wahaca for a 1/3 of the price), staff who think they are too cool for school, a basement setting which is decked out but somehow looks 1980's, and such loud music that you can't hear what your friends are saying......go right ahead. Most depressing and insulting thing......was that for a cheap tasting, Shi**y experience in a place that is so try hard and honestly just CR*P... you have the pleasure of paying £134 for 2 people without cocktails at the bar which were also pretty ordinary.
Had read a few reviews of the place but went with an open mind as I'm a true foodie who loves exploring new places and food and soaking up great atmosphere. To sum up this place..... CRAP!!!! Trying very hard to be cool when it clearly isn't. VERY average food.... a few small starters (average) and one main dish...which honestly was insulting! a small dish of undercooked rice soup with 4 mussels, a few tiny pieces of squid, 5 clams and 1 prawn. Tasteless and a joke. Add to that, the fact that you honestly can't even hear what your guests are saying and have to scream at each other is sh*t! The whammy came at the end... that pathetic meal plus 1 bottle of average wine cost £134 pounds!!!!! Pus an extra cocktail each was another £20.... If other people think that the place is cool and want to throw money at terrible food and a place where you can't speak to your friends and you have to listen to a dire DJ.... be my guest. Not for me! 1 * out of 10!!
Food was lovely especially the ceviche, frozen margaritas were good - but a little small for £10. Decor in the basement is cool - fairly original but unfortunately it does not make up for the ridiculous price of food and drink. After two margaritas I asked the waiter if the white wines on the menu were dry he replied that the two cheapest taste disgusting but didn't suggest or recommend any others... So I had a coffee and finished up! Great music but they seem to think they are more original than they actually are!
its my third visit now, and, everytime, we are looking after very well ever. Food is amazing, you have to try their tacos and ceviche, best in town by far. Cocktails are delightful and the place itself is must-to-see.
Fantastic plce, great vibe, friendly staff and amazing food. Best tacos in town, proper Mexican food. Great cocktails. We will be back in droves!!!!
Go there!!! and manage to get at least one portion of Pork Belly tacos!!! Its to die for!!! Great service and frozen margaritas!! A MUST in London!!
A smart looking place, but with average food and poor service, it's also fairly expensive. I'd award 2.5 stars if I could, but not 3!
I have been probably 5 times to this restaurant and each time I have loved it. I was so surprised to read these comments. I have only ever eaten in the basement restaurant, rather than the cafe but the best dishes were the prawn tacos, pork belly, guacamole, sea bass and scallop ceviche. Great margaritas too. Waiting staff and managers have always been super helpful. The one thing I would say is that the music is pretty loud so if you are more than 6 people it can be pretty difficult to hear but great atmosphere.
Terrible place with arrogant staff and average food! There was a fly in our drink and we pointed this out to the waitress - she didn't even appologise and had no reaction- just brought us another drink and put on the table without words. Moreover, there is a no photo policy in there, and according to them this is because they are protecting their 'unique' interior (even though there are plenty of pictures on google) and 'they have too many high profile guests who don't want to get photographed'...as if this was the sole reason to go to this overpriced restaurant. Food and drinks are overpriced, expectations were not met at all and would not recommend this place to anyone.
Food is below average. The staff are horrendous and very slow. Avoid at all costs! There are so many better restaurants in London!
I went for a birthday party last Friday (group of 20 people) . We had THE BEST TIME. The place is amazing, nice crowd, the food delicious and the music heaving! Ambience wise it totally reminded me of Momo's back in the days. Unlike some other comments, I found the bar staff to be very pleasant and helpful.
Had a date with the boyfriend Food was amazing waitress attentive wine was epic If anything portion sizes were too big had starter and main could not possibly fit dessert So settled for desert wine instead Greeted in a friendly manner with banter Couldn't fault the service Well worth a visit
Food was terrible at best, with no flavour and indistinguishable texture. The Civeche was drowned in lime and was some of the worst i have ever had. Prices sky high as well. One of the worst food experiences I have had in London over the last 4 years. Avoid it like the plague!


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Renowned Christian scholar Scott Hahn will deliver a lecture titled "The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 2, in McCosh 50.
Hahn, a professor of theology and scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, is the founder and director of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology and is editor of the Scripture Matters newsletter, which appears in Envoy Magazine.
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Vince -
Plenty of room!
I need to revise the headcount, and finalize the options ASAP. We have 75 days but it will go quickly.
BTW - while in Acklins, please scout out the DIY opportunities. I have received great input from others who have been there. Here's what they say:
It would be great to have you on the trip. We would just need to be aware that DIY would be different than being on a flats boat all week, but for those of us who enjoy that this is the way to go.
Juro, how many openings are left for the Crooked island trip? It's very tempting!! I'll be on Acklins from February 12-19--my first time there-staying at Grey's point Lodge. Then to Eleuthera from April 24--May 14 for some DIY fishing-been going there for 4 years.
We met at the Catt Spey Clave, on the creek and again at the hotel to view Brian's slides and your pics of the casting. Great job!
Juro: Long Island
Bob Houghton is at home in Oregon. He owns the Turnbull House. Just in the event the PM I sent you didn't work, you can call him at 1-541-344-9024. I was not able to reach him while he was on L.I.
He will give you an unbiased report 1st hand on the scene there regardless of where we stay on L.I.. I will call if you want but it will be second hand. If you call, ask about the area south of the Diamond Crystal salt ponds all the way to the tip. That is the area between Cabbage Point and Gordons. I've been told it's very good there.
Phil -
Just to leverage all your hard work, let's try to assemble a package for LI together like I did for Crooked Island / Acklins and see where we end up before we call it a plan.
I am and always am interested in LI however I wanted to comparison shop (sign of the season) by comparing apples to apples via a list/breakdown.
I will have some time over the holidays to dig into it. We should book things as soon as possible after this final evaluation phase.
I know I speak for everyone involved when I say "THANK YOU!"
I'm done, but it was FUN!!!!
Most eyes seem to be turning in the direction of Acklins/Crooked Island and it's not hard to see why! It shouldn't matter how big or small the group is to make this work. I have some new info on Long Island but I don't think it will sway everyone's decision. We need ten for the Turnbull House to make that work and it does not look
to be happening. I have alerted Bob to this fact and have asked him not to hold the date any longer. And Bob, if you're reading this, thank you very much for your kind attention and all the information. I hope our paths will meet someday! Needless to say, I learned a lot about a new place that does indeed have more to offer than I was ever aware of. I also learned a lot about the Berry Islands and found it to be another great DIY option. Johnny Glenn, a guide from Westerly, RI once told me he had been there many times and found lots of bones on his own and some of the most georguos flats he'd ever seen. And the bones were HUGE! The last time he went, a monster cold front blew through and ruined the fishing for four days.
Juro, the ball is in your court. Good luck my friend! Go get that double digit ghost!
I like the March dates and the Crooked Island venue.
Ridiculous - Crooked Island (again)
A few refinements since this was posted a while back in the BIG thread... Details for Crooked Island w/ Acklins Day trips:
I've negotiated a weekly rental at Casuarina Pines, Crooked Island of $600 per week Sat-Sat for cottages with two double beds each.
Cauarina Pines Cottages
Our host Hylena will arrange rental cars for $60 per day, possible week. This should mean $15 per day each up to four; two cars if 8 people, etc. Still $15 / day.
Therefore prices are as researched (avail today):
OPTION #1 - the Bonefisher Package...
--- flight pkg ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
AA Bost to Nassau Fri Mar 18th 550.00 USD r/t lv 1:58p arr 9pm
Bahamasair NAS->CRI (Crooked Island) 210.00 r/t lv 9am arr 11am
(fishing by noon)
Bahamasair CRI->NAS lv 11:25a arr 12:40p
AA NAS->BOS lv 2:30p arr 11pm
-----------------------> Flight cost = $760 r/t door to door
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First night lodging in Nassau $50ea
Lodging for week $300ea / two people per unit w/ full kitchen, etc.
or pay less with added cot 3/per room
Rental car for week $105 ($15/day ea - 2 cars 4 people per car)
Food $100ea (600-800 shared for week)
$555 food, lodging and rental car complete
-------------------------> $555 food, lodging 2 per cottage, 2 cars
$1315 - total package for 8 nights (including Nassau)
(no hidden costs that I know of, this is everything)
Fishing with guides at one of the lodges (Greys Point, Acklins Lodge, etc.)
License for taking of lobster (they are 100ft away from the door) $20
*Each cottage sleeps two adults, plenty of room to add a third but at these rates why bother.
*There is a $4 ferry to get from Crooked to Acklins and these two provide 1000 square miles of largely unfished flats, perhaps the most ridiculously untapped bonefish mecca on earth. I plan on trying both islands.
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Lots of non-sponsor stuff but google 'crooked island bonefish'. What I see is a cut above and a still relatively virgin opportunity getting quickly discovered with lodges popping up quickly (there are several now).
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A 10-tonne excavator was part of a $500,000 haul of stolen vehicles police uncovered at a Hicks Bay property on the East Coast.
Police also found more than 300 cannabis plants.
The stolen property was recovered about 10 days. It included the 10-tonne excavator, a six-tonne excavator, a six-tonne bulldozer, two six-wheeler trucks, a bobcat, a camper van, three tandem trailers, six four-wheel drive vehicles, three motorbikes, a 5.5-metre boat, two chainsaws, a generator and a pistol.
Most of the pinched property is believed to have come from South Auckland and it has been valued at nearly $500,000.
Detective Sergeant Wayne Beattie said it was possible one of the stolen trucks was used to transport the property to Hicks Bay.
Over the last month Gisborne police have been focusing on the recovery of the vehicles. Most of the property has been returned to the respective owners.
Over 300 cannabis plants were also recovered during the operation.
Det Sgt Beattie said the drugs and stolen vehicles were uncovered due to some "great detective work and a little bit of luck".
A 48-year-old Gisborne man and a 38-year-old Hicks Bay man have been charged with numerous receiving charges and have appeared in Gisborne District Court. The 48-year-old has been remanded in custody and the Hicks Bay resident has been bailed to reappear in January.
Det Sgt Beattie said it was disappointing to find such a large amount of stolen property in the East Coast area. It indicated there was a ready market for such property.