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This is but one of the many myths behind the origin of the DZI bead. Others say that the DZI beads are spiritual bugs, which have fallen from the sky. They said these bugs turned into DZI beads when touched by the hands of man.
Pronounce as 'zee', in Tibetan DZI means shine, brightness, clearness and splendour. With such an illustrious background, Tibetans have long held these beads in high regards, believing them to be of divine origins. For them, the DZI is a prized and very powerful talisman. These beads are so sacred that they can also be found adorning statues of Buddha in Tibet.
Enthralling the Tibetans from as far back as 1300 years ago, the DZI beads are now much sought after by all. Authentic and good quality DZI beads, such as the nine-eyed DZI have been reported to fetch US$100,000 alone!
Here is some information on different types of DZI beads and the power that it holds.
This DZI helps you overcome all negative energies and gives noticeable relief from six types of suffering, including loss of wealth, sickness, accidents, being cheated, getting robbed and losing a loved one. It enables the wearer to speed up the achievement of important goals and remove obstacles that delays projects.
Ideal for the Horse, Sheep and Monkey signs.
Wearing this DZI will magnify your Chi energy, helping you overcome all fear, either real or imagined. The DZI symbolizes fulfilment of wishes and brings one excellent reputation. You will not be short of opportunities either, if you wear Twelve-Eyed DZI daily.
Best for the Rooster, Dog and Boar signs.
By wearing this DZI, it is said that you can collect nine types of merits, which helps to resolve bad karma. It also helps to clear obstacles to the path of success. This DZI enables one to gain power and influence whilst enhancing their reputation further. There will be plenty of wealth and even windfall luck for the owner too!
Suited for the Rabbit, Dragon and Snake but the powerful Nine-Eyed DZI benefits ALL!
A DZI that denotes authority imbues its owner with all the qualities of an authoritative and excellent leader. This DZI assist those who have recently been promoted, given responsibility in a new work environment or been put in charge of a new project.
Ideal for the Rat, Ox and Tiger signs.
This DZI imparts the wearer all of heaven's blessings. Therefore it will be smooth sailing all the way irregardless of endeavours and projects that one embarks on. The Fifteen-Eyed DZI also brings good business luck and many opportunities to the wearer.
Best for the Rooster, Dog and Boar signs.
Wearing this DZI will magnify your good luck and clear away negative forces. It attracts beneficial friends, while providing protection from aggravating people. It has the power to transform all negative intentions towards the wearer into positive goodwill. Everything will sail on without a hitch.
Best for the Horse, Sheep and Monkey signs.
An excellent talisman for the elderly or those who are ill as it helps strengthen one's health luck. This DZI also brings longevity luck and has potent protective powers, taking on the essence of the celestial tortoise.
Suited for the Rabbit, Dragon and Snake signs.
This DZI helps clear all illness and suffering, of which one is currently experiencing. Especially those caused by problems relating to politicking, gossips and backbiting.
Ideal for the Rooster, Dog and Boar signs.
This DZI epitomizes the essence of the Goddess Kuan Yin, who is also known as Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion and Tibet's most revered Buddha. This DZI will also assist its owner to get out of poverty and also protect them from all physical and mental harm.
Suitable for ALL.
Surrounded by much mystery and mysticism, the world is now delving into the true power of the ancient DZI beads. Be it a gift from the heavens or made by the hands of mere mortal, discover it yourself!


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Tobin Esperance / Papa RoachHe has a 6 inch dick that is a chocolately brown color. He has oral talent and will go down before, during and after sex. It comes in handy because the actual sex is treachery. He doesn't like to use condoms and he is constantly drunk or stoned so the breath isn't the greatest. Is also known to lie about his age, but will give you his home phone number and take you out to eat.
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Iris Dawn Blue and Carroll Andrew Worley, both of Wadesboro, were married at the Woodmen of the World Lodge on Highway 74 West in Wadesboro on Feb. 25, 2012.
The bride is the daughter of the late Bobby and Helen Blue of Rockingham, and graduated from Richmond Sr. High in 1985. She holds a two-year accounting degree and currently works as a rural carrier for the Wadesboro post office.
The groom is the son of the late James and Effie Worley. He is a 1978 graduate of Pisquah High in Canton. He currently works at Precision Saw Works in Polkton.
For the wedding, the bride wore a white silk long-sleeve V-neck gown with beading. The train was silk with white bow and lace. The bride carried a bouquet of purple and cream-colored flowers.
Maid of Honor was Lisa Vierling of High Point. She wore a dark purple dress with beading. Flower girl was Kristen Hildreth, daughter of the bride.She wore a white sleeveless dress with lace.
The best man was Jeremy Worley, son of the groom, of Brevard. Ringbearer was Mekhi Letta of Greensboro.
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WHENEVER its democratic and human rights record has been criticised, President Robert Mugabe's Zanu PF often retorts; it cannot be condemned for its abuses because it actually brought respect of human rights and democracy in the first place at Independence in 1980. Zanu PF officials say Mugabe's regime has done well in other areas, including education, health and land redistribution, ...
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Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, city leaders view announcement of stadium renovations as a game-changing day.
Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping says enhancements will mean end of North End Zone tarps at EverBank Field.
Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shad Khan said stadium renovations turn words into action, show team and city commitment to revitalized downtown.
The Jacksonville Jaguars today announced the team has agreed to terms with the City of Jacksonville to undertake approximately $63 million in major enhancements to EverBank Field, including two new end zone video scoreboards that will be the largest of their kind in the world.
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The Page Setup Settings allow you to customize the appearance of an individual page or blog post. This guide will walk you through each setting and how they work.
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You can change the Page Setup settings of an individual Blog Post by simply editing the post. The Page Setup should appear inside the "PageLines Meta Settings" window underneath the blog text editor. If for some reason it's not there, click "Screen Options" and make sure the "PageLines Meta Settings" box is checked.
You can also change the Page Setup settings of a regular page. Go to the page you want to change and click "Edit Page." Inside the "PageLines Meta Settings" window, you will see the "Page Setup" tab followed by any active/inactive Section tabs.
The third method is for changing the Page Setup settings for the pages that don't handle meta data:
Blog Page, Archive Page, Category Page, Search Results, Tag Listing Author Posts, & 404 Pages -otherwise known as "Special Pages."
To change the Page Setup settings of any of the "Special Pages," expand the "PageLines" tab from your WordPress Administration Panel & click "Meta." Select the type of Special Page you want to change & click the "Page Setup" tab.
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Computer scientists and security specialists have explored the feasibility of brainwave-based computer authentication as a replacement for passwords »
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Tom Knight, founding director of BioBricks, was pulled away from computer science and into synthetic biology after becoming fascinated by cell division and data storage »
Computer scientists at University of Colorado Boulder have developed ping-pong ball-sized robots that they hope to reproduce in large quantities to develop complex, swarming systems »
Researchers at Brown and the Technical University of Berlin have produced a program that can identify simple sketches of objects almost as well as humans »
Computer scientists have published a paper detailing how two algorithms could be used in conjunction with thermal imaging to scan for inebriated people in public places »
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Computer scientists have published a paper revealing substantial evidence for the theory that more than a hundred Indo-European languages originated in ancient Turkey nearly 10,000 years ago »
Computer scientists from the University of Texas have created a piece of self-camouflaging malware -- called Frankenstein -- that stitches together pieces of benign code stolen from regular programs »
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SouthWind Gallery premiers Big Sky Prairie, a two-person exhibit featuring new works by renowned Flint Hills artist Judith Mackey and rising-star Deb Schroer, on Friday, October 1, 2010. The exhibit runs October 1, 2010 - November 15, 2010.
In her 40-year career as a professional artist, Judith Mackey has established herself as one of the leading plein air painters in the United States. She is best known for her impressionist oil paintings of the Flints Hills and has devoted much of her life to visually documenting the history and rare beauty of this landscape where she lives and works. Her efforts have culminated in an extraordinary body of work.
Artist Deb Schroer has spent most of her life in Strong City, Kansas--population 584, located in the heart of the Flint Hills. She has put down deep roots in this beautiful and unique land, but also is making a name for herself in the art world as a gifted plein air painter. Her work captures the natural beauty of the Flint Hills landscape, the excitement of the American rodeo, and poignant moments in the everyday lives of people and animals. With her broad understanding of color, she produces an incredibly rich pallet that gives her work immense depth and feeling.
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Various weightlifting and exercise resources either claim that ATG squats (a**-to-ground, i.e. as low as you can) are perfectly fine or claim they will destroy your knees in two sessions.
I was wondering if anyone has any insight as to what is going on here. Will a properly performed (weighted) squat that brings legs below parallel to the ground have any greater negative impact on the knees or other joints compared to parallel squats?
Lets assume for a moment we aren't talking about competitive weightlifting weights, so with squat weight <1.5x your body mass.
Personally I side with the "it won't do anything wrong" side, considering that 1. With bar weight at approxmately your body mass you could exchange the bar with squating on one leg, i.e. this is strain your body is "designed" to be able to withstand. 2. If you assume that there is the possibility of excess joint strain, you would be seeing epidemic levels of knee injuries among competitive weightlifters, who routinely go below parallel in the clean&jerk, with much greater weight, and while weightlifters can get various joint injuries, I haven't seen anything demonstrating that injuries are more biased towards the knee.


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Scores of people were killed in violence across Syria on Monday, opposition activists said, while Russia insisted a political solution was the only answer to end the bloodshed.
Here are fresh developments in Syria's bloody civil war:
Opposition: 50 regime soldiers killed at checkpoint
A suicide bomber killed at least 50 Syrian soldiers Monday at a checkpoint in Hama province, the opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
The opposition group said the bomber was from the al-Nusra Front, which has claimed responsibility for past suicide attacks.
The state-run Syrian Arab News Agency said a suicide bomber killed two people and injured 10 others.
CNN cannot independently confirm government or opposition reports out of Syria, as the government has restricted access by journalists.
At least 162 people were reported dead Monday across Syria, according to the opposition Local Coordination Committees of Syria. This figure includes 72 dead in Idlib province, among them 32 "martyred (in a) massacre in Kafr Nabl." Eight women, seven children and two citizen journalists were among the casualties, the LCC said.
Samer Kreishi was killed in fighting in the Damascus suburb of Arbeen, where government forces and rebels have been fighting sporadically for months, the LCC said.
Another journalist, Nasser Sheikhani, was killed during shelling in Aleppo, Syria's second-largest city, the group said.


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Mike Hurt, a retired administrator with the Logan County school system, has been named as the acting principal at the Adairville School to fill in until a permanent replacement is found.
"I met with the Adairville site-based decision making council at their regular meeting last week and we discussed the possibilities," said Logan County schools superintendent Marshall Kemp. "They gave me a list of names and we discussed them … and there was a consensus to have Mr. Hurt come for a while."
Hurt takes over at the school at a critical time since the sudden death of principal Paul Sansom two weeks ago.
"It's a difficult situation," Hurt said. "I have been familiar with the Adairville School for many years, though, and that makes it easier for me."
Hurt has plenty of experience as a principal in the Logan County district. He spent 22 years as the principal at Auburn before taking an administrative position at the central office, where he spent eight years before retiring a couple years ago.
"Mr. Hurt knows what he is doing and has the overall big picture of what the district is all about," Kemp said. "Things seem to be working rather well right now."
Despite taking over in a bad situation, Hurt said he sees things improving at the school.
"Things are getting better every day," he said.
Kemp said he is not sure how long Hurt will be the school's interim principal.
"If things go to everyone's satisfaction, we should have a permanent principal for the next school year," Kemp said.
There are nine criteria that the school's site-based decision making council came up with for a principal, Kemp said.
They are:
- a highly organized individual
- someone that can connect school at each level
- someone that is not a micro-manager
- someone who is compassionate
- a good listener
- someone willing to decide issues in the best interest of the students, always
- someone who has no agenda other than the school's agenda
- someone who possesses a good way with others and can build a good rapport
- someone to continue the consistency that the school has been able to maintain for a number of years
In the meantime, Hurt said he is enjoying a chance to work as a principal again.
"Even though I was principal for a lot of years, it's kind of new getting back into it after so long," he said. "To be honest, I am really enjoying it because of the teachers and the kids. It's been really rewarding for me so far. I didn't realize how much I had missed it. I'm glad to be here. It's a fantastic school because of the kids and the teachers."


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Apologies to forumistas based outside the UK, who contribute an ever-increasing proportion of current posts
This is just to acknowledge the remarkably high standard of a couple of programmes on Channel 4 last night.
Channel 4 has by fat the best news bulletin on British TV, so much better than the BBC's, there' no comparison. Partly this is down to the quality of presenter Jon Snow, who seems able to deal with just about every subject and any politician with verve, humour and intelligent expertise.
Unfortunately, his studio colleagues are not nearly as good - Krishnan Gurumurthy is smug, insolent and irritating. But Alex Thompson is a pretty good deputy when Jon's away and the foreign correspondents are excellent, especially Lindsay Hilsum and the drole arts commentator Nicholas Glass.
Forgive that preamble, it's just to explain why I was still watching the channel from 8 till 10 last night, having being lured by the many trailers for The Ascent of Money and Catastrophe.
Niall Ferguson is the presenter of a four part series based on his own book, The Ascent of Money, a brave attempt to make the obscure topic of finance accessible to the layman. I hesitate to say I understand it now, but I'm starting to get the point and am grateful to have had the door finally opened to a subject I studied at University with blank incomprehension over forty years ago.
An explanation of how life on earth began, Catastrophe is presented by Tony Robinson, whose script was irritatingly repetitive at first, but finally settled down as we met a few experts who offered plausible theories about the big bang that created the circumstances in which life forms evolved. Considering there were no cameras pointing out into space at the time it all happened, the reconstructions were helpful for once.
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What do sharks have to do with our fish and fish oil supply?
Simple: overfishing and pollution lead to oceanic dead zones. Dead zones mean hungry sharks. No one wants to encounter a hungry shark.
This Shark Week, Harvest Market looks at sustainable seafood choices in many forms. Join us to understand seafood toxicity, protecting the food chain, the differences between fish oil supplements, and what our seafood brands have to say about their efforts to preserve the health of the ocean. Your purchases really do matter.
You save 20% on New Chapter Wholemega 120 & 180 ct. through September, plus redeem a $10 coupon on the spot, AND New Chapter will give $1 to Blue Ocean Institute or Monterey Bay Seafood Watch with each purchase. Unsure of which fish oil is right for you? Read on for a breakdown. Nordic Naturals will be sampling in-store Saturday, August 18, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. Join us Saturday, August 25, 12 noon – 4:00 pm to taste Wild Planet sustainable Albacore tuna recipes, pick up coupons, and try your first sardine! Pick up a Monterey Bay Seafood Watch pocket guide from our table and choose healthy fish anywhere you go.
Resources for choosing the least contaminated fish for your plate can be found at the links below:
Blue Ocean's top pick: Wild Alaskan Salmon
Understand the food chain and the importance of managing forage ("feeder") fish well:
These links will help explain our growing coastal "dead zones," which decimate predatory fish nurseries and feeding grounds, as well as a piece asserting that shark populations flourish naturally in protected areas:
National Geographic Encyclopedia
Science Buzz discusses dead zones on the coasts of Oregon and the Gulf of Mexico
Even BassMaster published a piece linking shark attacks and dead zones!
Here you will find where the United Nations aims for a sustainable oceanic future.
Harvest Market stocks many brands of sustainable seafood, from dolphin-safe to the gold standard of pristine Alaskan waters. See how our brands commit to respecting the ocean and its populations:
Tree of Life and Earthtrust
Morgada and the Marine Stewardship Council
Which Fish Oil Is Healthiest?
With growing, cumulative research supporting the numerous health benefits associated with the intake of Omega-3 essential fatty acids, consumers are driven more than ever before into health food stores in search of the 'best' sources of these essential fats. Some individuals, especially those with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, are apt to opt for flax oil to meet their Omega-3 needs. However, it is suggested and often accepted that fish-derived sources are more metabolically active, more concentrated and ultimately more capable of providing the body with what it prefers. The vegetarian source of Omega-3, alpha-linolenic-acid, is notoriously controversial amongst researchers, with much uncertainty surrounding the body's efficiency in converting these easily oxidized plant fats into active EPA and DHA in the body.
When strategizing the optimal way to attain and maintain one's Omega-3 status, there are many caveats worth considering. Fish oil, although undoubtedly one of the most accessible and feasible options, comes clad with issues involving sustainability, quality, contamination and bioavailability. Many companies producing fish oil supplements that claim to be of reputable quality have little or no empirical data to back up their assertions. Creating distinction within the industry requires educating consumers to recognize evidence of quality. Doing this will further encourage manufacturers to prioritize the best possible manufacturing methods, reducing the negative ecological impact that is usually inherent to fish oil production.
New Chapter, according to their spokespeople, was very hesitant about creating and marketing their own line of fish oils. Some of this was a result of the significant number of vegan customers comprising New Chapter's prevalent demographic. They were also wary of the aforementioned sustainability and quality issues and needed to be confident that they would not be contributing to the depletion of our already-traumatized oceans. With these concerns in mind, New Chapter set out to create a fish oil product that provided adequate levels of Omega-3 fats in an unadulterated form while also minimizing ecological impact.
Wholemega was the oily outcome of New Chapter's toil, and as is often the case with their formulas, innovates upon pre-existing products by turning to traditional and time-tested methods of gathering, manufacturing and preserving the quality of their fish oil. Where most companies are utilizing mackerel and sardines from Peru as their primary source ingredient, New Chapter is opting instead to use Wild Alaskan Salmon. Overfishing has plagued Peruvian fisheries since the 90′s (although conditions are allegedly much improved in recent years due to better regulations) and in an attempt to prevent exacerbating this potential debacle New Chapter is purchasing only sustainably caught salmon, as certified by the Alaskan Fish & Game Department.
When conceived, a requirement for Wholemega was avoiding the major trappings of conventional fish oil products: distillation and refinement. Most fish oils endure a rather rigorous onslaught of processing measures, deemed necessary to remove toxins, concentrate Omega-3 fats and enhance the shelf life of the product. Although effective at eliminating heavy metals, dioxins, et al., the heat and/or chemicals associated with these methods can damage the molecular structure of delicate Omega-3 fats, yielding undesirable free radicals. The oils from Wholemega's Wild Alaskan Salman are cold-pressed from the trim of the fish, and test low enough in contaminants that they do not require distillation. As a result, the Omega-3 fats occur in the same phospholipid form as in their natural state. The undisturbed astaxanthin, present in substantive quantities because of the quality of the wild sourced salmon, acts as a natural preservative and helps to prevent the formation of free radicals.
Nordic Naturals, on the other hand, favors distillation as an appropriate means to ensure purity in their products. As a long-time leader in the fish oil industry, they increasingly strive to set the best possible example in research and quality control. In order to prevent lipid peroxidation (a process resulting in free radicals) during distillation, Nordic Naturals pioneered a proprietary process in which the fish oils are heated in an oxygen-free environment. According to Nordic Naturals, they were able to create a product that boasts a high degree of purity without damaging the essential fatty acids. An added benefit of this process is the ability to significantly concentrate the levels of EPA and DHA, so that an individual who requires higher, more therapeutic doses of these fats could attain optimal Omega-3 status without being forced to take a prohibitive amount of pills.
Some of Nordic Naturals' detractors have antagonized the company's decision to continue using forage fish from Peru in their products. Although valid in the face of worldwide overfishing, this criticism does no justice to the fact that Nordic Naturals has focused well over a decades worth of energy into assuring that the fisheries they utilize cater to the highest possible standards in quality and sustainability, and are certified as such. The standards set by Nordic Naturals have, if anything, helped to revive the ethics of an industry that, left undisturbed, was a potential threat to our long-term ecological stability.
Ideally, we would all attain healthy levels of Omega-3 fats from our diets. Unfortunately, contamination in our oceans has reached a point where obtaining the optimal levels of these nourishing fats from food also entails consuming a horrid host of petrochemicals, heavy metals, dioxins and other cringe-worthy detritus. Many authorities now claim that there are NO tuna left that are fit for regular weekly consumption, and the 'risky fish' list is growing every year. Any persons looking to ensure adequate Omega-3 intake without the use of supplementation would be wise to consume a diet rich in wild-caught sardines and anchovies, allegedly two of the most "clean" fish available. In addition to the benefits of the active EPA and DHA, consumers would be eating a complete protein and an excellent source of zinc and calcium (sardines).
It will probably still be some time before research fully elucidates the aforementioned topics to the point where health professionals can agree on the 'best' forms of Omega-3 fatty acids. With so much conflicting information and marketing hoopla, finding your way can be a daunting task. It seems likely, however, that modest supplementation (via diet and fish oil/flax oil supplements) combined with ecological responsibility will provide the best possible future for our oceans and our health.
Shared by Rick Martel, Supplement Specialist at Harvest Market.
Oceanic Society Guide: Sustainability for Ocean Health
1. Choose sustainable fished or farmed seafood. Not all seafood is created equal. For information on ocean-friendly seafood, visit the Seafood Choices Alliance at www.seafoodchoices.org
2. Buy Local Products. The food on your plate has traveled, on average, 1,500 miles. Support local farmers and fishers, and help reduce global warming caused by emissions from food transportation. Eating local supports your community's economy and our global ecosystem.
3. Be Trash-Conscious. Recycling is one way to maintain a healthy ocean, but it's also important to be knowledgeable about what you throw away. For instance, flushing non-biodegradable products can damage the sewage treatment process and end up littering beaches and waters. For other tips on safe trash disposal, visit http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/ or
4. Be Considerate of Ocean Wildlife. Our trash can damage or kill ocean wildlife easily, but it is easy to prevent these tragedies. Never dispose of fishing line or nets in the water. Don't release helium balloons outside. Minimize your use of Styrofoam. Cut open plastic six-pack rings that can entangle ocean life.
5. Reduce Household Toxins. By using natural fertilizer, phosphate-free detergents and non-toxic cleaning products, you can ensure a healthier ocean and a cleaner overall environment. For more ideas on reducing pollution, see
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7. Join NRDC/use their resources. You can help secure the changes that will stop global warming by joining NRDC, one of the most effective environmental groups in the country. Combine your voice with hundreds of thousands of others, visit their green living pages. www.nrdc.org.
8. Support or volunteer for the oceans.
Find a local, small, non-profit organization working to save the oceans and ocean life, and get involved. That way you will learn more about the problems the ocean faces, and can become a more effective part of the solution. For international volunteer opportunities: see www.oceanicsociety.org.


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Selectmen Pave the Way for BYOB Licenses in Marblehead
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved recently-crafted BYOB regulations pertaining to carry-in alcoholic beverage licenses in Marblehead.
Get ready Marblehead, you may soon be able to bring beer and wine along with you when visiting properly-licensed local restaurants, thanks to a decision made by the Board of Selectmen Wednesday night.
At their meeting at Abbot Hall, board members unanimously approved the implementation of local BYOB regulations that they've hammered out over the last two months and paved the way for as many as five carry-in alcoholic beverage licenses in town.
The need for BYOB regulations was pushed to the forefront in September when Marblehead's new Mexican restaurant on Smith Street, Casa Corona, filed a request for permission to allow patrons to bringing along their own alcohol beverages.
Casa Corona representatives were on hand for Wednesday's meeting and were instructed by board members to stop by the Town Administrator's office at Abbot Hall Thursday morning to obtain a license application.
A timeline for when the restaurant could obtain a license was hard to provide, board members said, because this is the first time BYOB guidelines have been drawn up in Marbehead and it is unclear how long it will take to become official.
What You Need to Know About BYOB in Marblehead:
- Approved alcoholic beverages will be limited to beer and wine only.
- If a local business has been awarded a carry-in license, and a beer or wine license suddenly becomes available in town, that business doesn't necessarily have to apply for it.
- The annual cost of the carry-in liquor license will be $400.
- Alcohol can be brought in during a restaurant's regular business hours.
- A BYOB license can be requested as soon as a Common Victualler's license has been awarded.
- The Board of Selectmen can take away a license if they determine it is being abused
- The Marblehead Police Department must sign-off on all applications.
- The amount of alcohol each patron can bring with them will be regulated.
- It is the responsibility of the restaurant to be sure patrons don't over-serve themselves.
- If a drink isn't finished, it must be taken away in a sealed clear plastic bag.
- Wait staff may not assist with alcoholic beverages unless they are over 21 and TIPS certified
What do you think of BYOB in Marblehead? Is there a restaurant other than Casa Corona in Marblehead that you think BYOB would be a good fit for? Would you be willing to bring alcoholic beverages along with you?
Let us know in the comments section below
John Buba
7:15 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
This took way too long and $400 is an absurd amount of money for this right.
Maybe Patch can ask the Selectmen to show us how this fee is justified?
Remember a fee is not a tax. The fee must be backed up with a justification that there are real costs to the town that equal the fee for providing the service.
Saying that "This is what another town charges" won't cut it.
Remember what your mom told you: " If your friends are all going to jump off a bridge...."
Owen Boss
10:29 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hi John:
The Selectmen initially wanted to charge only $50 because they understood that the business owners wouldn't be making any money. It was at the recommendation of Town Counsel that they increased the amount. The costs associated, according to her, has to include the time spent by local officers policing the licenses and town officials making sure the guidelines are followed. She also pointed out that a 1-day liquor license in Marblehead (for events) costs $50. So charging a business $50 for an all-year BYOB didn't seem appropriate.
John Buba
11:00 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Good info, but not the point. The selectmen need to show that there is an added cost to the town of $400 per license to justify the fee. The police are already on the street so there may be a minor INCREMENTAL cost to stop in the restaurant. And it does not cost hundreds of dollars to file the license. What is the REAL cost involved?
It is up to the selectmen to prove that they need this much money.
I predict they will have a hard time doing so, which is why the press should be concerned as well.
Fees cannot be arbitrary; otherwise they are just a TAX.
I have filed a FOIA request for the justification behind this fee. Will keep you posted on the progress or lack thereof.
1:48 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
theres a reason they made nips.....always works for me..concerts,over priced restaurant drinks,,sporting events,,,just saying..
brent munroe
5:14 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
i agree 400 bucks seems a lot for a byob license.. Happy to hear they got the license though. We got take-out from there IT WAS GREAT!! Next time we'll bring some Coronas and eat in..


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