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Air Pollution Control Program
The 8-Hour Ozone Designation Process
Ozone 101 | The Ozone Designation Process |
The 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Boundary Designation Process
Stakeholder Involvement | Supporting Data
Meetings | Minutes | Guides and Technical Documents |
Revised Timeline for Final Designations | NAAQS Area Boundary Designations
Ozone 101
Ozone is a primary pollutant of concern in Missouri. Air quality measured against the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, or NAAQS, shows that areas across the state continue to have difficulty attaining and maintaining the standard. If an area monitors or contributes to violations of the ozone standard, actions must be taken to help prevent the emissions that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone.
Ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog, is an irritant that damages lung tissue, aggravates heart and respiratory disease and can even cause problems for healthy individuals who spend a lot of time outdoors. Typically, ozone pollution is a problem in the hot summer months from late May to early September when higher temperatures cause a chemical reaction to take place between volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. Ozone levels from the combustion of fossil fuels tend to rise mid-morning, several hours after the rush-hour and peak in the late afternoon.
The Ozone Designation Process
EPA is ultimately the agency that determines whether areas will be designated nonattainment or attainment/unclassifiable under any NAAQS and they are required to finalize the designations for a newly revised NAAQS within two years after the revised NAAQS is finalized. However, States are allowed to offer boundary designation recommendations to EPA along with technical supporting documentation within one year after a new NAAQS is finalized.
When determining designations, first ambient air quality monitoring data is reviewed and compared to the new NAAQS. If any monitors are violating the new NAAQS then that monitor must be part of a nonattainment area. Next the sizes of the nonattainment areas must be determined. The Clean Air Act requires that any area that is significantly contributing to a violating monitor must be included in the nonattainment area of the violating monitor for which it is contributing.
EPA typically releases guidance to determine whether areas are significantly contributing to a violating monitor or not. Since ozone is a regional pollutant, nonattainment areas are almost never smaller than county-size, and often times include a cluster of counties surrounding the violating monitors. For more information see the historical Boundary Guidance on Air Quality Designations provided by EPA. The table below lists the 11 criteria used in the designation process. Additional information regarding the ozone boundary designation process can be found on the 2008 Ozone Nonattainment Boundary Designation Process - Frequently Asked Questions.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ozone Designation Criteria
- Emissions and air quality in adjacent areas.
- Ozone monitoring data.
- Traffic and commuting patterns.
- Population density and commercial development in adjacent areas.
- Extent, pattern, and rate of growth for an area.
- Mountains or other air basin boundaries.
- Location and size of emission sources.
- Weather and transport patterns.
- Jurisdictional boundaries.
- Enforceable regional emission reductions strategies.
- Level of control of emission sources.
The 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Boundary Designation Process
The Clean Air Act requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to set NAAQS for pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment. EPA recently reviewed the NAAQS for Ozone and strengthened them to a more protective level. The new ozone standard that was finalized in March 2008 was an 8-hour average concentration of 75 parts per billion.
The Department developed the State's boundary designation recommendations for the new ozone standard and submitted them to EPA in March 2009. These initial boundary designation recommendations were based on 2006-2008 ambient air quality monitoring data. However, in September 2009, EPA announced their plans to reconsider the 8-hour NAAQS that was promulgated in 2008. This announcement delayed the final boundary designations under the 2008 ozone NAAQS. EPA proposed the reconsidered standard in 2010 and then after several delays in releasing the final standard, EPA announced in September 2011 that they would not be releasing a reconsidered ozone standard and that the 2008 standard would remain in place until the next Clean Air Act required NAAQS review of the ozone standard, which is expected to begin in 2013.
Upon hearing this announcement, the Department updated the State's boundary designation recommendation under the 2008 ozone NAAQS based on 2008-2010 ambient air quality monitoring data. This revised boundary designation recommendation was submitted to EPA in December 2011. Then in May 2012, EPA finalized the boundary designations under the 2008 ozone NAAQS. All areas in Missouri were designated attainment/unclassifiable except for a fivecounty area surrounding St. Louis, which included the City of St. Louis and the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, and Jefferson.
The revised boundary designation recommendation that the State submitted in December 2011 along with the letter from EPA identifying the final boundary designations under the 2008 ozone NAAQS are listed below. The original boundary designation recommendations, which the State submitted in March 2009, are also listed because the State relied on many of the technical elements included in the original boundary designation recommendation when developing the revised boundary designation recommendation.
2011 Revised Boundary Designation Recommendations Under the 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS and EPA's Final Boundary Designations Letter to the State
Revised 2008 8-hour Ozone Standard Boundary Recommendation (12/11)
EPA's Final Boundary Designations Under the 2008 8-hour Ozone Standard (4/12)
2009 Original Boundary Designation Recommendation Under the 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS and Supporting DataBoundary Recommendation Letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (3/09)
Meteorological Evaluation
Meteorological Documents
Regime Maps
Wind Rose
Weather Tables XLS
Kansas City Area Original Recommendation (Submitted March 2009)
Revised Recommendation Summary
Supporting Data Tables XLS
Revised Technical Support Document
Supporting Data Figures 1 MB
St. Louis Area Original Recommendation (Submitted March 2009)
Revised Recommendation Summary
Supporting Data Tables XLS
Revised Technical Support Document 1 MB
Supporting Data Figures 2 MB
Southeast Missouri Area Original Recommendation (Submitted March 2009)
Revised Recommendation Summary
Supporting Data Tables XLS
Revised Technical Support Document 1 MB
Supporting Data Figures 1 MB
Springfield/Southwest Missouri Area Original Recommendation (Submitted March 2009)
Revised Recommendation Summary
Supporting Data Tables XLS
Revised Technical Support Document
Supporting Data Figures 1.4 MB
The Department held stakeholder meetings prior to submitting the original area designation recommendations to EPA. The purpose of these meetings was to inform the public of the designation process and gather public input throughout the development of the area designation recommendations that the State would be submitting to EPA. Three meetings were held in each of the affected areas of the State that had violating monitors based on 2006-2008 ambient air quality monitoring data. The minutes from these meetings are listed below
Call 573-751-4817 for more information.
Southeast Missouri
Oct. 1
Meeting Summary | Presentation
Aug. 5 Meeting Summary | Presentation.
May 14 Meeting Summary | Air Monitoring Map
Kansas City
Oct. 3
Meeting Summary | Presentation
Aug. 12 Meeting Summary | Presentation 1.3 MB
June 12 Meeting Summary | Presentation | Air Monitoring Map
Sept. 26
Meeting Summary | Presentation
Aug. 6 Meeting Summary | Presentation
June 13 Meeting Summary | Presentation | Air Monitoring Map
St. Louis
Sept. 30
Meeting Summary | Presentation
July 29 Meeting Summary | Presentation
June 10 Meeting Summary | Presentation | Air Monitoring Map
Guides and Technical Documents
The tables below contain the data the department will use to develop boundary recommendations to the EPA. This data in some cases is projected and in others is actual data. Please review the data for your area. If you feel that more specified and local data is available, please use the links above to submit this data.
All State Technical Data
2009 Total Projected Emissions XLS
Total Projected Population 2000-2030 XLS
Area Connectivity Spreadsheet XLS
Southeast Missouri Technical Data
Population Density
Surface Meteorological Analysis for Farrar Monitor XLS
Area Trajectory Plots:
Exceedance Days 2003-2007 XLS
Population Density
Area Trajectory Plots:
JFK -Wyandotte
Kansas City International
Richard Gebaur South
Rocky Creek
Watkins Mill
Linn County
Population Density
Area Trajectory Plots:
Eldorado Springs
South Charleston
Exceedance Days 2003-2007 XLS
Population Density
Area Trajectory Plots:
Blair Street
Bonne Terre
East St. Louis
Mark Twain
Maryland Heights
Orchard Farm
Queeny Park
South Broadway
Sunset Hills
Wood River
What You Can Do to Improve Air Quality
1997 8-Hour Ozone Boundary Recommendation - Historical information pertaining to previous ozone designations.
Revised Timeline for Final Ozone Designations Under the 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS
Date and Milestone
March 2008 - EPA issues ozone standard of 75 ppb.
September 2009 - EPA announced its plans to reconsider the standard announced in March 2009.
September 2011 – EPA announced that they would not be reconsidering the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
December 2011 – The State submits a revised area designation recommendation under the 2008 ozone NAAQS to EPA, which was based on 2008 – 2010 monitoring data.
May 2012 – EPA issues final area designations.
May 2015 - State Implementation Plans, outlining how states with nonattainment areas will reduce pollution to meet the standards, will be due to EPA (three years after designations).
2015-2032 - States will be required to meet the standard, with deadlines depending on the severity of the problem.


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High-income families are spending more time and money than ever on their children's education, further widening the gulf between rich and poor students, according to a new report.
High-income families have always invested more in education, but they now spend seven times more a year on average than a low-income family, up from four times in the 1970s, according to the report, coauthored by MIT economics professor Michael Greenstone. These families now spend as much as $9,000 annually on private tutoring, SAT prep courses, computers, and other activities, compared with about $1,300 for low-income families.

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4th Street Forum - "Women in the U.S.: Who Are They Today?
Thursday, February 21, 2013 / 12:00 pm
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Women are a vital part of the workforce and economy. In the sixties and seventies, women took to the streets to fight for equality at work, in school, and on the playing field. Do women today think that their rights have been secured and equality achieved?
Hosted by MARCUS WHITE,
Vice President of Community Partnerships for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
SHEILA COCHRAN is secretary/treasurer and chief operating officer of the AFL-CIO, Milwaukee County Labor Council. She is the first women and first African American to hold this position. Ms. Cochran works with the community and government agencies on issues that affect workers and their families.
CAROLYN EICHNER, PhD is an associate professor of history and the Women's Studies Program at UW-Milwaukee. Professor Eichner teaches the history of feminism in the United States and compares the state of women in this country to women in other countries, particularly France.
MEAGAN HOLMAN is the mother of four sons - triplets, who will soon be 5 years old, and the eldest, who is 7. She works part-time as a Milwaukee Public School board director. Ms. Holman is a community organizer and consultant in the nonprofit sector.
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MEMPHIS, TN (WMC-TV) - Memphis City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash responded Tuesday to an Action News 5 report about the six figure salaries paid to some of the district's security personnel.
In fact, the top two security administrators at MCS make more than their counterparts in Los Angeles, the second largest school district in the United States.
Tuesday, Cash spoke to Action News 5's Kym Clark from NBC's Education Nation summit in New York.
"It's a matter of where you want to put your money," he said. "When I came Memphis City Schools, it was no walk in the park. It was one of the most dangerous school systems, (with the) most highest incidents per 1,000 in the country, number one. So you want to bring top talent in to take care of that. First things first - take care of the students, take care of the staff."
Gerald Darling, Chief of School Security, earns $167,000 per year, while Deputy Chief, Carolyn Jackson, earns $115,000 per year. Action News 5 could not find another comparable district that even pays close to that - not even the Los Angeles Unified school district pays as much.
Los Angeles Unified is more than six times the size of Memphis City Schools, yet that district pays its police chief $17,000 less than MCS pays darling.
Action News 5's Kym Clark asked Cash about this during Tuesday's interview.
"I would be happy to sit down and talk to you about those issues, but it will take more time than we have this morning," he said.
"But Dr. Cash, we have a little time left, and I would like to say, there are still problems," Clark replied. "There are still gang problems. There are still fights at school. There are still students being expelled for fighting, (and) weapons on school grounds. I think nobody has a problem with putting money in education, but we're talking about salaries for security personnel."
"Well they're not really security personnel," Cash said. "If you look at their credentials, these are people that have been top police officers and chiefs at some of the top school districts in the country, and second-in-command in Miami, for example. Second or third-in-command here in Memphis. These are not out of line salaries. These are exactly what you pay to professionalize security in our schools."
At a salary of $167,000 per year, Security Chief Darling earns more than any police chief in the state of Tennessee.
Meanwhile, Cash's job review shows he has reduced the number of serious incidents in schools, but he has not decreased fights.
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You should study each poem. Make sure you know the meaning of the poem first. If I ask you what each sentence in a poem means, can you answer?
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Roseville - The Fountains
- Address:
1194 Roseville Parkway
Roseville, CA 95678Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SeafoodPrice: $30 and under
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Roseville - The Fountains
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- Website: http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/
- Phone: 9169604875x
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Lunch: Daily: 11:00am - 3:00pm
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- Catering: Please call for details.
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is located in Roseville in The Fountains lifestyle center. Our menu offers over thirty species of fresh seafood daily with a wide selection of hand-cut steaks. In addition to our world famous $2.99 bar Happy Hour menu, our bar features an extensive selection of specialty hand crafted cocktails made with fresh squeezed juices, along with draft beers & an impressive wine list representing the world's most well known regions. Our beautiful wood & stained glass dining room decors are complemented with outdoor patio seating & a large private dining area for meetings or dining up to fifty guests. Make your reservation today & begin a fresh seafood experience that will be long remembered.Continued
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Roseville - The Fountains reviews from OpenTable diners
134 reviews since May 24, 2014
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- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (70)great for lunch (33)fit for foodies (31)romantic (31)good for groups (29)neighborhood gem (25)great for outdoor dining (22)notable wine list (20)vibrant bar scene (17)great for brunch (12)kid-friendly (5)scenic view (5)late-night find (4)hot spot (2)Show More
- Not a kid friendly placeDisappointingDined on 9/13/2014Our waitress was lovely, the restaurant was clean, the food for the price was disappointing. Half way through our meal the gentleman sitting behind our two teens, got up and whispered in my sons ear and sat back down. Creepy.....he felt that my son was moving too much and disturbing them. We were a family of four and the booth seat backs were very unstable, we had the same issue. They could of easily have moved to the other side. Instead we asked to move our table by the front door so the kids seats were behind no one. I can tell that rich, snobby people mostly dine here. It was my birthday, so we "thought" we went fancy. There was no compensation for the disturbance, we won't be visiting again.Special Features:
- Good food. SLOW servicejessincaliDined on 9/12/2014We made a reservation- not needed, the place was empty at 7 pm on a Friday night. Pretty sure we had the worst server. Took 15 mins just to come by an get drink order and pour water. Took another 15 to get a glass of wine and a beer. The food was pretty good, but really overpriced for what it was. And way overpriced for the quality of service. If we come back- will likely only come back for happy hour.Special Features:
- firstdateDined on 9/9/2014It was a "first date". Wonderful server was patient and very informative with both the menu and the wine list. It made it a great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great foodJellyfishDined on 9/5/2014Both fish and shrimp were outstanding, will defiantly go back. even thou it was Friday night the restaurants wasn't very busy. great serviceSpecial Features:
- Everything was GREAT !!OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 9/5/2014Took the Family there for my Wife's birthday dinner. Was NOT disappointed one bit. Johnny was our waiter. Top notch waiter !!!! Everything was perfect !! Will come back !!Special Features:
- You cannot beat the fishNateVIPDined on 8/30/2014Best place for fish in the Roseville area. Stephen was our server again. He did a much better job compared to the last time.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome DinnerLoveToEatDined on 8/30/2014The dinner and wait staff were fantastic. We couldn't have had a more enjoyable and relaxing meal. The only draw back is the location. Although the windows were large, it took away from the ambience by looking directly onto the parking lot. The Chart House restaurants in Montery and Newport Beach offer great views of the ocean. Since this is a Landry's affiliation, a more inviting view would have been nice. Otherwise, this restaurant was great. We will definitely go back and bring friends to enjoy the scrumptous food.Special Features:
- Fun nightFunnightDined on 8/29/2014Enjoyed our waiter Paul. Great food, service was not overbearing and the waiter was knowledgable about the wines and menu. Will request Paul for our next visit.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Almost perfectadley1Dined on 8/28/2014The menu offers a large and intriguing selection. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, and just properly attentive to our needs. The salad was fresh and well-dressed. The vegetables served with the meal are perfectly prepared. It's nice when green beans and carrots are not overcooked, but crisp and fresh tasting. The flavors of the entrees are excellent. The dessert was sinfully rewarding. My only complaint was that the parmesan crusted sole was overcooked, with a palate feeling approaching melba toast. It was ameliorated when the server brought me sliced lemon to squeeze over the fish.Special Features:
- Late group arrivalSueODined on 8/27/20142 of us arrived on time, 5 were 35 min late. Mc&S was very patient and didn't push us on it.Special Features:
- ScottDined on 8/23/2014The service was a bit slow. I think maybe our server was fairly inexperienced. He was very nice, however!Special Features:
- long waiting for the food4pkjohnDined on 8/23/2014it took almost an hour before the food served. Other than that, everything was fine.Special Features:
- Outstanding Lunchtheo42Dined on 8/23/2014Had the chance to have lunch with my middle daughter while she was in Roseville for the weekend. Could not have ask for more pleasant surroundings. Justin, our server was very professional along with a great sense of humor.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Okay - Not GreatTellItLikeItIsDined on 8/22/2014We ate at the McCormicks in Roseville recently. The food was okay but not great, and certainly not a good value for the price.Special Features:
- Great FoodacoftilDined on 8/21/2014We eat here quite a bit. The food is so so good. But, the service (especially when you are ready for your bill) is slow.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/17/2014Had a good time and the server was very nice and attentive. I would return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EnjoyableBagelDined on 8/16/2014Came for my wife's birthday date. Quiet yet didn't feel like we had to whisper. Great service. Never felt rushed. Food was good, but a bit pricey for the portion I thought. I had an issue with my dish but our waiter took care of it for me. They even provided a free dessert for my wife's birthday. Overall was a great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and serviceNateVIPDined on 8/11/2014We are regulars at McCormick & Schmick. Always great food and service. Justin was our waiter and did a great job.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Dinner ToniteSeafoodLoverDined on 8/11/2014Just came back from M & S where we had the steak and lobster special tonight. Excellent meal! Beef Medallions done medium rare with a 5 oz lobster tail and roasted potatoes on the side. Medallions were dressed with an excellent bordelaise sauce. I have never ordered beef here because we go there for seafood. They do it right. Our server Jennifer was pleasant and attentive and even apologized because the bar was a little slow on our first round of drinks. We'll be back!Special Features:
- Not what it used to beDinealotVIPDined on 8/11/2014We had dinner the other night and I was very disappointed. The service was marginal as the waitress was either new or just did not know the menu. We were there at 5:30 and by the time we ordered they were out of the meal we ordered. Drinks took forever and the place was almost empty. I must say we always enjoyed M&S but there are so many good places to eat locally that it may be some time before we go back.
- Great Time, Great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/8/2014Service was excellent would recommend and certainly will visit again. ThanksSpecial Features:
- Consistently good!DaveDined on 8/8/2014We eat at M&S a lot ... Most of the locations are consistent. This location was fantastic! Highly recommended!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/8/2014Employes did a fantastic job. We are celebrating a special event with a large group and table was ready when we arrived, special menu had been printed for occasion. Service was excellent and food arrived hot and delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- McCormick & Schmick's RosevilleRosevillefountainsDined on 8/8/2014I had a wonderful lunch at McCormick and Schmick's in Roseville recently. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. All members of our party were equally impressed.Special Features:
- faganDined on 8/6/2014Great food. Small portions. Expensive. I hate that. If you have to charge a lot, fine. But put a good portion of food on the plate. Waiter was pushy and trying to pad the bill.Special Features:
- consistant1011Dined on 8/3/2014Very consistant in quality of food and service. always reliable
- ServiceLocalDined on 8/1/2014We arrived 15 minutes early, and were seated immediately. The menu was varied, and we each found a dish that we really liked. But the server was extra special - a very competent, friendly woman who made us feel special. We had just returned home from a trip to the coast, and this was the perfect ending to a great mini-vacation.Special Features:
- Less than I expected!diningqueenDined on 7/31/2014Recently a party of 4 ate at M&S for a birthday dinner. Although our waiter was over-the-top excellent, the food was mediocre. Three of us had halibut at $32 or $34 / plate. The fillets were tail-ends and completely over-cooked. Would not recommend this menu choice.Special Features:
- Happy HourSuncityredVIPDined on 7/30/2014Consistantly way too much noise from the bar into the dining room. The separation wall needs to go all the way up to the ceilingSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food and serviceFitzDined on 7/26/2014Dined here on a Saturday evening. Place was busy but we still received good service. Place has an excellent selection of seafood, which is my preference when I dine out. Good explanation of selections by our waiter.Special Features:
- First visitOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/26/2014My husband and I went to McCormick and Schmicks for dinner. The experience was average. The waitress spoke too fast and wasn't very personable..not rude, just lacking in personal touch. The entrees were good. The bread was not the best. The place was too generic for my taste.
- disappointingRenolocalDined on 7/25/2014We were very disappointed with the food, portions, and quality. It reminded us of a high priced Red Lobster. The service was great, however the food fell short.
- great seafood selection and beefcapnherbDined on 7/22/2014nice variety of seafood and steak selections. Helpful staff. My wife and I will definitely be back.Special Features:
- Only okRichDined on 7/19/2014Six of us and 5 thought the food was only good. We expect more from McCormick's. I expect we will go back but compared to other McCormick's from SF to DC, this one (Roseville CA) rates at the bottom. Menu is basically the same as all the others so I don't know if it's freshness of the food or the cook but something is wrong.Special Features:
- Under-Cooked VeggiesVeggiesDined on 7/18/2014Generally, decent food. However, the green beans were under-cooked. We like our veggies crisp, but these were hard and stringy. Didn't eat them.
- GREAT!OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/17/2014Best meal I've had out in a very long time! Our waiter was amazing. A perfect meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place for lunchFoodieDined on 7/17/2014Took our 99 year old God-mother and her 70 year old daughter and it was a perfect place to visit (they could actually hear our conversation) and share a good meal. Our server, James was amazingly attentive , but not annoying. Only suggestions are to offer grilled fish tacos and a lunch version of the wonderful Cobb salad. $19 is a bit much for lunch. Reserved in advance and they actually read my special requests for seating our God-mother. Will return for lunch.Special Features:
- LoisLobabyDined on 7/16/2014Have been to McCormack's many times. However, I found the service not to be up to what I was used to. Will be coming back, because I love your oysters!!!!!Special Features:
- Excellent!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/16/2014We were pleasantly surprised when we saw, Happy 54th wedding anniversary on the menu.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- My expensive dinnerClean4uDined on 7/12/2014The food was delicious, but most was way too expensive...The bar drinks were over priced and we could not taste the bourbon in the whiskey sours, I should have sent them back...Next time I will...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Can New Energy Sources Help Farmers?
At first glance, you might have wondered why a field of solar panels would wind up as the cover photo of this month's issue. How could these space-age contraptions remotely affect how a cotton crop is produced in any part of the country? That would have been a legitimate question. However, before you completely write off this idea as being too futuristic, take another look. That's what folks here in the Mid-South are doing after they witnessed the dedication of a new solar farm at Agricenter International in Memphis, Tenn., a few weeks ago.
The fact is, solar and wind energy are being touted in many circles as the future answer to how a farming operation can cut its energy bill. Granted, a research farm at the Agricenter might not be the exact replica of your average cotton farm in Mississippi or California. But the management of the Agricenter is excited that the 4,160 solar panels will generate 1.6 gigawatt hours each year or enough energy to power 107 homes for 12 months.
The solar farm is owned by LightWave Solar and has been integrated into the power grid of Memphis Light Gas and Water and the Tennessee Valley Authority. After observing this experiment for 10 years, the Agricenter will then decide if it wants to purchase the solar farm and take the next step with this new technology.
In our cover story on pages 8 and 9, several experts weigh in on the potential for solar and wind energy for agriculture. You'll find comments from Agricenter president John Charles Wilson, Mississippi producer Kenneth Hood, Texas AgriLife Extension engineer Dana Porter and USDA-ARS research engineer Bryan Vick. All are optimistic about how these new energy sources can have practical applications for a cotton farm or gin. It's simply a question of what the farm's financial situation is right now. Some farmers simply aren't in a position to make such a purchase.
Hood, who has embraced all kinds of ag technology in his farming career, is more interested in wind turbines at the moment. He thinks that has a better fit for his farm, but he has an open mind about the discussion.
In Brent Murphree's Western Report on page 6, you'll find a different perspective. Producers and ginners in that region are once again open to the idea of new energy sources, but they can't afford such a big investment now. If cotton prices were better, the mood might be different.
What's the takeaway message here? Solar and wind energy have exciting potential for agriculture. It's just a queston of timing. Someday, we might even see wind turbines and solar panels become commonplace on all farms.If that happens, it will be another victory for ag technology.
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A Des Moines man nearly killed by illegal fireworks is on a mission to make sure others don't make the same bad decision.
John Watts, 31, learned the hard way. A $10 firework has cost him nearly $500,000 in medical treatment.
"When I hear some (fireworks), it gets my heart racing. It still gets me scared," said Watts.
On New Year's Eve, Watts and his friends were shooting off illegal fireworks. He lit a mortar and stepped away when it suddenly exploded.
"I don't remember much," he said.
He woke up in the hospital days later in critical condition, almost unrecognizable. The blast exploded his ear drums, detached his right eye and blew a hole in the side of his cheek. He also lost three fingers and part of a thumb.
"It's tough. It's the toughest thing in the world. 30 years of having something, it goes away," said Watts.
After 21 reconstructive surgeries, Watts still feels sharp shooting pains and numbness.
"I'm forever in pain," he said.
Watts went door-to-door in his neighborhood, teaching others about his mistake. He hopes his story can spare others.
"If I could have one (person) think twice when I didn't do it, I would be forever grateful," said Watts.
Greg Zamora and his family live down the street. He's thankful for the reminder.
"If that happened to a grown guy, what would you expect with a little kid?" said Zamora.
"You have to think about what really can happen and not what makes you look cool," said Karen Zamora, Greg's 12-year-old daughter.
Education has become therapy for Watts. He hopes to set an example for strangers and his 6-year-old son.
"I don't want to touch one, light one or be part of one again," he said.


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The best melons I've had this summer were two types of melons I've never heard of or laid eyes on before. One was called Snow Leopard. It was a small melon as melons go, strictly a two-person kind of melon (that is if you're kind enough to share after finding out how fantastic it is), oblong in shape, with a shiny smooth snow white exterior with just a few, random grass-green streaks of color on it. Inside? Snow white again. Flavor not dissimilar to honeydew but super sweet with notes of honey and orange blossom. I bought it somewhere in Seattle the week our cat had surgery and we were shopping in all kinds of unlikely places, and all I remember about where that was was that they only had two. Is it rare then? I don't know. But to my chagrin I've not been able to find it again since. If anyone else finds one, BUY.
Then last week at the Food Co-op in Mt. Vernon I bought a locally gorwn, strange-looking melon called a Petit Gris. It's cantaloupe sized but heavy, winter squash shaped, sitting squat with a flatter bottom than shoulders--looking at it, and without guidance, I'd have never thought it was anything else than a winter squash. In color it's a dull gray-green with vertical, cantaloupe-style ridges. It's so dull looking that it's a shock to cut it open and find flesh in a really hot shade of orange. The fruit on the skin is thick with a relatively small seed cavity, and it was just about the juiciest melon I've ever eaten which would account for a lot of the 4.25 lbs it weighed. In flavor, fantastic, and even though it's orange in color it's pretty much halfway between an orange melon and a white in flavor. I have to go to Seattle again this afternoon; will definitely bring another one of these babies home.


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He scored more points, kicked more field goals and converted points after touchdowns than anyone in franchise history and today, Ryan Longwell strolled around Lambeau Field one last time as a Green Bay Packer. Longwell signed a one day contract so he could retire in the Green and Gold. He met the media today at the stadium auditorium with his wife Sara and two children along for the occassion.
Longwell joined the Packers as a free agent in 1997 after getting cut by the San Francisco 49ers late in training camp. Coming off the Super Bowl XXI Championship, the Packers parted ways with Chris Jacke but drafted Brett Conway out of Penn State in the third round. Conway got hurt in camp and Longwell won the job. He held the job for nine more seasons and 1054 points. He was the most accurate placekicker as well. After the 2005 season, Longwell had a feeling his days in Titletown were numbered as the team didn't reach out to him about a contract extension. He considered Tampa Bay and Minnesota and obviously rubbed some Packer fans the wrong way when he decided on the Vikings and played in the Metrodome through the 2011 season. Longwell was let go and stayed by the phone and hooked up with Seattle for the 2012 playoffs. A native of Bend, Oregon, Ryan grew up a Seahawks fan, his father taking him to the Kingdome often and he dreamed of kicking there one day. His final kicks came just down the street in Seattle's new stadium but it was then, Longwell knew his career had arrived at the perfect ending. At his 25 minute session with reporters, Ryan talked about his favorite Green Bay memories.
You can understand why Longwell wanted this day, his career began and blossomed here, both his kids were born in Green Bay and his longest lasting professional friendships were struck inside Lambeau. Longwell said he also appreciates what the "Packer Family" is all about. It extends way beyond the locker room and front office to the entire fan base. That's why it felt odd to cross the state's western border to play for the Pack's rival, that's why an off the cuff remark about dining at Applebee's grew legs and became a never ending sore spot with fans. But time heals all wounds and Longwell said he spoke with Brett Favre this morning about his retirement ceremony, much more composes than number 4's original, tearful goodbye. Favre was happy for Longwell and Ryan got the feeling that the cold war between Favre and the organization continues to thaw and when the time is right, Brett will have this same kind of moment, albeit on a much grander scale. Longwell said kicking in Lambeau was always a challenge prior to and after the original renovations but he marveled at how the winds might swirl now with the imposing upper deck on the south end. His kicking routine throughout his career never wavered, his mental approach is what kept him consistent. After making his first career attempt, that 38 yarder against Chicago, he endured one of his most agonizing misses in his second career game. He booted three against the Philadelphia Eagles but the Packers still trailed late 10-9. Favre drove the team in position for a chip shot game winner, from 28 yards but just as Longwell trotted onto the field, it began to rain at old Veteran's Stadium and the ancient Astro-Turf got slick enough for Ryan to miss and the team lost. Longwell said from that moment on, he knew he had to rely on his mechanics and hone his mind to survive after dealing with the media for an hour after the game. He hopes his friend Mason Crosby heeds that advice and continues his career, even at the expense of a fellow California Golden Bear in Giorgio Tavecchio. On a personal level, I enjoyed chatting with Ryan, not so much about how to put a football between the uprights, but about things like the game of golf, or raising kids. Some of our best conversations were actually on the Metrodome floor before Green Bay-Minnesota games when Longwell was considered the enemy. He was right in the middle of the Favre saga from his Green Bay divorce to Minnesota ressurection and circus. Good natured ribbing and laughter was a given. He made a good chunk of money, plenty of field goals and had a nice NFL career. If I don't make it down to his Orlando, Florida home for a round on the links, the next time I'll see him will be when he's inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame.


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How to choose the right brokerage
Day traders and the long-term investor will have vastly different brokerage needs. Here's how to match your investing style to your broker.
Related topics: New Investor Center, investing strategy, financial planning, stock market, Liz Weston
When it comes to choosing a stockbroker, customer satisfaction surveys and broker rating guides have their limits. What really matters is whether you've found the right brokerage for your needs. Who cares if all the millionaires rave about their top-drawer treatment if you can't get your broker to return calls and your account is being wiped out by excessive commissions.
Likewise, your day-trader buddy may insist he's getting a great deal, but if you need to speak to an actual person once in awhile, the cheapest trades in the world aren't going to make you happy.
Before you launch your quest for the best brokerage, ask yourself the following four questions:
- How much do I have to invest? The more you have, the more options you'll have. Unfortunately, some discount brokers that used to cater to the little guy now soak him with fees.
- What kind of investments do I want? Every brokerage will give you access to the most commonly traded stocks, but you won't necessarily have access to thinly traded issues or every mutual fund on the planet. If you want access to most hot IPOs, you may need to use a full-service broker, even if you're otherwise a do-it-yourselfer.
- How often will I trade? Many brokers link commissions and account fees to trading frequency.
- How much help do I need? Even discount brokers offer advice these days, but the more handholding you need, the more you're likely to choose a full-service broker.
Now that you have some idea of where you stand and what you need, try to put yourself into one of the following categories to see how you can find the broker that best fits your situation.
Which type of investor are you?
- The (really) small investor: You're just starting out and have less than $5,000 to invest but would like to put what you have to work in the market.
- The buy-and-hold investor: Your life is too busy to hassle with investments all day long -- you either stick mostly to mutual funds or have a portfolio of stocks that doesn't change much day to day.
- The active trader: You trade in and out of investments all day long, or at least several times a month. You're always looking for an edge that allows you to squeeze extra profit from every transaction.
- The handheld investor: No, I don't mean a Palm or a Pocket PC user. You're someone who wants help through the investing maze.
- The big wheel: You need help -- whether you know it or not. Your investable assets are somewhere between $500,000 and $5 million (if you have much more, you enter the extremely customized world of private banking, which is beyond the scope of this article).
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Facing a job loss can be a very scary experience. It is often hard to know where to turn or what to do first. All of us need help at one time or another. Fortunately, there are some agencies and organizations which may be able to help you deal with some common problems.
LINC/2-1-1 and United Way of the Mid-South have information about area agencies and services that may be able to help you weather the economic storm.
Just click on the links below to get information about different types of information and assistance. In each section you will see information about key area services, and possibly links to the web sites of state or local non-profit or government agencies that provide those services. This is not a comprehensive list.
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Please be aware that some programs may have waiting lists, have very specific eligibility criteria, or may be at capacity at the time of your call.
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Also, many area organizations and faith-based groups provide free clothes closets and/or can sometimes provide household goods.
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Getting a realistic picture of your financial situation is crucial. Local non-profit budget and credit counseling agencies often provide services that can help you:
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Call LINC/2-1-1 for additional referrals for free or low-cost credit counseling and money management assistance.
There are some handy local resources available for job-seekers, including:
See website at www.memphiscareercenter.com/services.htm . Other related resources can be found on the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development page: www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/mainseeker.html.
According to the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development,
"Unemployment insurance benefits provide income to individuals who have lost work through no fault of their own. The benefits are intended to partially offset the loss of wages while an unemployed worker searches for suitable work, or until his employer can recall him to work....
You do not have to be totally unemployed to receive unemployment insurance benefits. You may have eligibility if you still have a job, but your employer has temporarily reduced your hours of work, or if you have lost your regular job, but you have some work at which you earn less than your weekly benefit amount."
Residents of Fayette, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton counties must file in person at their local unemployment office (Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm).
In other TN counties, you can file online at www.tennesseeanytime.org/labor or call toll-free 877-813-0950 (Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm).
Volunteering can help build skills, add to your resume and increase job contacts, as well as decrease the isolation that unemployment can bring.
Direct financial assistance for needs such as rent, mortgage, utility assistance, health care or prescription medication is often limited even in better financial times. Such programs also usually have very specific and limiting eligibility criteria.
LINC/2-1-1 works to keep updated on current availability of such resources and eligibility requirements. Please call 2-1-1 for current information on direct financial assistance.
Contact area houses of worship to see if they have a Benevolent Fund that can assist. Be aware that some congregations are only able to assist their own members.
Ask family and friends if they can help with a financial gift or loan, either once or on an ongoing basis. Consult with a credit counselor about your options; see the resources listed under "Credit Counseling/Money Management" or call 2-1-1 for referrals.
Other possible options include:
Food assistance can include government programs such as the Food Stamps and Commodity Supplemental Food programs, and local programs such as food pantries or discounted food programs.
For information about other emergency food options (food pantries, meals), please call 2-1-1 or search our online directory at http://www.memphislibrary.org/linc/211.htm using keywords such as emergency food.
Finding affordable health care can be challenging. However, there are some good local resources. Listed below find some affordable general health care resources; please call LINC/2-1-1 for more specialized health care needs.
There are some local and national organizations which provide limited one-time financial assistance for prescription drug medication, but funding is often limited or unavailable and the eligibility criteria may be quite specialized.
Please call 2-1-1 for availability of one-time direct financial assistance for prescription medication. Here are some possible resources for more on-going prescription drug assistance:
The Memphis Public Library & Information Center has an extensive library of reference and circulating materials in multiple formats on a wide variety of health and wellness topics in the award-winning Health Information Center in the Business/Sciences Department, Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue, 3rd floor.
For information about the resources in that collection, call 2-1-1 or the Business/Science Department at 901- 415-2734. The same department also provides an excellent online resource, the Virtual Health Information center with links to local and national health information and a free monthly e-newsletter, at www.memphislibrary.org/healthinformation .
For other specialized services, including counseling and mental health services, substance abuse and sobriety resources, and support groups, call 2-1-1 for specific referrals.
There are numerous non-profit and government agencies which can provide free housing counseling to help you find affordable housing, find low-cost mortgage refinancing options, or try to avoid mortgage foreclosure.
Call 2-1-1 for referral to numerous THDA-certified mortgage counseling agencies or HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in our area or for other housing-related referrals. You can also search the LINC/2-1-1 online database at http://www.memphislibrary.org/linc/211.htm using keywords such as housing counseling , HUD approved housing counseling agencies or shelters.
Affordable Housing:
Home Ownership, Housing Counseling and Mortgage Foreclosure Counseling:
THDA - Online Foreclosure information and resources
United Housing - Provides housing support through homebuyer education (also available in Spanish), mortgage counseling, property selection assistance, home renovation, and home purchase counseling.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - General Information & Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program
General Information: Provides information and resources re: avoiding foreclosure, foreclosure scams, refinancing options, the foreclosure process and relocation resources if unable to keep your home.
Good Neighbor Next Door: Provides information on heavily discounted home purchase program in targeted revitalization areas for potential homebuyers who are law enforcement officers, pre-K through 12th grade teachers, firefighters and emergency medical technicans.
Sometimes in challenging situations, people need legal expertise. Here are some low-cost legal options:
Here are some other online resources which may also be helpful:
AFL-CIO/Working America - Unemployment Lifeline
US Government - Gov Benefits website
No Paws Left Behind - pet resources
State of Tennessee - Help for Tennessee Families
TN Library Association - Helping Patrons through Tough Economic Times
Remember also that your public library can offer many invaluable free resources -- books and information, free programming, access to public computers, job and career information, and many other services. Check it out at your local public library! Librarians are there to help you find the information you need.
US Chamber - Business Civic Leadership Center -Together for Recovery
Call 2-1-1 or search the LINC/2-1-1 Community Informtion Database online at www.memphislibrary.org/linc/211.htm for other websites and resources.