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News about Rick Scott, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Sep. 21, 2014
Contest in Florida between former Gov Charlie Crist, who switched parties to become Democrat, and Republican incumbent Gov Rick Scott is one of nation's closest, costliest and most-watched governor's races; both Democratic and Republican parties see election as part of battle for control of levers of state government before the 2016 presidential election. MORE
Aug. 27, 2014
Florida's Republican Gov Rick Scott and his chief opponent former Gov Charlie Crist, Republican-turned-Democrat, easily defeat their opponents in their respective primaries. MORE
Jun. 14, 2014
Florida Gov Rick Scott signs law making abortions illegal in Florida at any point in a woman's pregnancy if her doctor determines that the fetus could survive outside the womb. MORE
Apr. 3, 2014
Florida Gov Rick Scott's effort to remove voters who are not American citizens from voter registration rolls suffers one-two punch when federal appeals court rules against program and Florida's state secretary Ken Detzner decides to temporarily suspend program. MORE
Mar. 13, 2014
Florida Gov Rick Scott is throwing his support behind a bill that will allow students who are in the country illegally to pay in-state college tuition rates; Scott urged a crackdown on immigration four years ago. MORE
Mar. 5, 2014
Gov Rick Scott of Florida focuses his State of the State address on tax cuts, job creation and progress he says he is making in tackling state's hardships. MORE
Nov. 27, 2013
Florida Gov Rick Scott adds his voice to calls for Rep Trey Radel to resign from Congress after pleading guilty to cocaine-related charges. MORE
Nov. 2, 2013
Former Florida Gov Charlie Crist, who has gone from Republican to independent to Democrat in three years, files his paperwork to run again for governor, going up against incumbent Rick Scott; announcement is all but certain to kick off one of 2014's most expensive, contentious and rancorous governor's races, pitting betrayed Republicans out for revenge against hopeful Democrats out for redemption. MORE
Aug. 8, 2013
Florida Gov Rick Scott orders state officials to resume fiercely contested effort to remove noncitizens from voting rolls; decision adds Florida to list of states, including Texas and North Carolina, that have used Supreme Court ruling that struck down heart of Voting Rights Act to advance tougher voting rules or oversight. MORE
May. 15, 2013
Editorial calls on Florida Gov Rick Scott to veto grotesquely named Timely Justice Act, which would rush inmates to execution in capital convictions; cites case of Florida death row inmate Clemente Javier Aguirre-Jarguin, whose 2006 conviction could be overturned by DNA evidence, as good reason to reject bill; contends that Florida's flawed capital punishment system cannot be fixed, and capital punishment should be abolished. MORE
Mar. 26, 2013
Florida Gov Rick Scott's administration is temporarily shuttering lieutenant governor's office after Jennifer Carroll resigned in wake of gambling investigation. MORE
Mar. 18, 2013
Former Florida Lt Gov Jennifer Carroll's ties to Gov Rick Scott were seen as strained well before news broke that she was caught up in criminal investigation, which prompted her resignation. MORE
Mar. 6, 2013
Florida's Republican governor, Rick Scott, has, in his third year in office, marched toward the political center, a necessity in a diverse swing state; he has flabbergasted and angered his Tea Party supporters by endorsing Medicaid expansion, key component of the Affordable Care Act; Democrats are as puzzled by the turnaround as Republicans; Scott says it is not he who has changed so much as Florida's economy and deficit, freeing him to spend money. MORE
Mar. 5, 2013
Florida governor Rick Scott's plan to expand Medicaid coverage to one million more people suffers setback after State House committee rejects it. MORE
Feb. 23, 2013
Editorial welcomes decision by seven Republican governors, including Rick Scott of Florida, to embrace Medicaid expansion in their states under the Affordable Care Act; holds economic incentives were strong enough to abandon ideology, despite their party's ire. MORE
Feb. 21, 2013
Florida's Republican Gov Rick Scott, vocal critic of Pres Obama's health care law, reverses course and says he now backs three-year expansion of state's Medicaid coverage for poor people. MORE
Feb. 1, 2013
Florida Republican Gov Rick Scott, up for re-election in 2014 and still deeply unpopular, announces largest proposed budget in state history--$74.2 billion, or $4 billion more than in 2012. MORE
Jan. 18, 2013
Florida Gov Rick Scott endorses three major changes to state's election laws that were proposed by state election supervisors; endorsement follows widespread criticism of disenfranchisement and other failures on Election Day. MORE
Dec. 10, 2012
Florida Gov Rick Scott's task force on higher education, looking for ways to steer students toward job-friendly degrees, suggests that Florida's 12 state universities freeze their tuition rates for three years for majors that are in high demand in job market, including those in science, engineering and health care. MORE
Jul. 13, 2012
Gov Rick Scott of Florida and other Republican governors have vowed that they will reject the expansion of Medicaid under Pres Obama's health care law, but may find it a difficult task to accomplish; advocates for the poor and some valuable political players in the health care industry intend to push back; Florida, the fourth most populous state, has more than 20 percent of its residents lacking health insurance, so Scott's agenda would have significant impact on the overall plan to insure all Americans. MORE
Jul. 3, 2012
Florida Gov Rick Scott, in another sign of resistance to the health care overhaul, says the state will not expand its Medicaid program to cover more of the uninsured; Florida is the largest state to claim that it will take advantage of new option granted by the Supreme Court decision on the health care law; Scott also says that Florida will not set up a health insurance exchange or a regulated market where people can shop for coverage. MORE
Jun. 1, 2012
Editorial criticizes Florida Gov Rick Scott for trying to clear voter rolls of noncitizens, many of whom may have become citizens but have not had their statuses updated due to faulty record-keeping; maintains attempt is part of ongoing Republican efforts to prevent minorities and poor people, who tend to vote Democratic, from voting in the presidential election. MORE
May. 14, 2012
Steve MacNamara, embattled chief of staff to Florida Gov Rick Scott, abruptly resigns after a series of news articles raised questions about his job performance and handling of contracts. MORE
May. 4, 2012
Editorial criticizes Florida Gov Rick Scott for rejecting a request by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn to issue an executive order banning guns in downtown Tampa during the Republican National Convention; scorns Scott for pandering to the gun lobby at the expense of the security of his own citizens. MORE
May. 2, 2012
Florida Gov Rick Scott wades into foreign policy by signing a bill banning local governments from contracting with companies that do business in Cuba or Syria; acknowledges that the law cannot take effect with Washington's approval. MORE
Apr. 27, 2012
Federal Court in Miami rules that Gov Rick Scott's order to randomly test a majority of Florida state employees for drugs is unconstitutional, arguing that it amounts to an unreasonable search and seizure. MORE
Apr. 26, 2012
Editorial expresses outrage that Florida Gov Scott Brown appointed some of state's most gun-friendly legislators to task force examining Stand Your Ground law, at issue in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin; calls on task force's more moderate members to work hard to ensure that the public understands the law's full record of mayhem. MORE
Apr. 7, 2012
Florida Gov Rick Scott signs a bill, inspired by 2-year-old Caylee Anthony's death, that increases the maximum penalty for knowingly making a false statement to the police about a missing child from a year in jail to five years. MORE
Mar. 24, 2012
Op-Ed article by law enforcement expert John F Timoney argues that the killing of Florida teen Trayvon Martin was the predictable result of Florida's disastrous 2005 self-defense law, giving private citizens unfettered power and discretion to use lethal force with no accountability; urges Florida Gov Rick Scott to reject and repeal such misguided legislation. MORE
Jan. 29, 2012
Florida Gov Rick Scott, bedrock conservative and workaholic who approaches the job as the corporate chieftain he once was, is trying to soften his image in an effort to better connect with voters. MORE
Dec. 16, 2011
Florida Gov Rick Scott calls for Florida A&M University president James H Ammons to be suspended until the completion of a criminal investigation into the death of marching band member Robert Champion, who collapsed in November, possibly after a hazing-related beating. MORE
Dec. 8, 2011
Florida Gov Rick Scott, struggling to regain political traction, presents his 2012 budget plan, proposing $1 billion in new money for Florida schools despite yawning budget deficit; plan reverses his initial stance on government spending when he took office. MORE
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Highlights From the Archives
In Florida, a C.E.O. Prepared for Cuts
Many of the newly elected Republican governors have said they want to run their states like a business. But few have been as brash and bold in corporate life as Rick Scott, Florida's new chief executive.November 5, 2010 usNews
Say Yes to the Governor?
The Florida governor's race meets "Say Yes to the Dress."
October 1, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON RICHARD L. SCOTT AND: Crist, Charlie , Scott, Richard L , TLC (TV Network) , Elections, Governors , Midterm Elections (2014)
Florida to Mail Out $200 Million in College Refunds, Week Before Election
Just before Election Day, thousands of Florida families who participate in prepaid college savings plans will receive refunds, or major cuts in their monthly payments, and Governor Rick Scott is not shy about taking credit for the windfall.
September 30, 2014, Tuesday
Crist Says Florida Gov. Scott Has No Integrity
Republican-turned-Democrat former Gov. Charlie Crist said Tuesday that current Republican Gov. Rick Scott "has no integrity" and his policies are driven by "the almighty dollar."
September 30, 2014, Tuesday
Long Shots Loom as Spoilers in Tight November Races Across Nation
The outcome of an unusually large number of Senate and governor's races this fall could be determined by the outsize role of third-party candidates.
September 28, 2014, Sunday
MORE ON RICHARD L. SCOTT AND: United States , Florida , Crist, Charlie , Scott, Richard L , Tillis, Thomas R , Hagan, Kay R , LePage, Paul R , United States Politics and Government , Elections, Senate , Elections, Governors , Midterm Elections (2014) , Third-Party Moves (US) , Elections, House of Representatives , North Carolina , Maine , Georgia
Juror Removed From Florida Retrial After Report He Questioned Prosecutor's Ability
A juror was removed on Saturday in the Florida trial of a white man accused of murdering an unarmed black teen after a published report the jury member questioned the competence of the state attorney handling the racially charged case.
September 27, 2014, Saturday
Florida Marijuana Campaign Heats Up, Could Raise Nov. Turnout
Opponents of a proposal to let doctors in Florida prescribe marijuana are poised to launch a $1.6 million advertising campaign on Monday, with potential side effects for the state's heated race for governor in November.
September 26, 2014, Friday
Today In Politics
How big a fight will President Obama put up over Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr.'s successor? The question is captivating Washington.
September 26, 2014, Friday
MORE ON RICHARD L. SCOTT AND: Holder, Eric H Jr , Obama, Barack , House of Representatives , United States Politics and Government
Jury Begins Retrial of Florida Loud Music Shooting
A Florida jury began hearing the retrial on Thursday of Michael Dunn, a middle-aged white man charged with murder after he shot an unarmed black teenager during an argument over loud rap music.
September 25, 2014, Thursday
Florida Goes Down the Drain
Climate change is the new unmentionable these days on Capitol Hill and in state capitols.
September 25, 2014, Thursday
MORE ON RICHARD L. SCOTT AND: Florida , Global Warming , United States Politics and Government , Midterm Elections (2014) , Whitehouse, Sheldon , Republican Party , House of Representatives , Senate
Florida Poll Shows Scott and Crist Neck and Neck in Nasty Campaign
Months of mud-slinging by Florida Governor Rick Scott and former Governor Charlie Crist have made voters distrust both men in a hot race that is too close to call, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
September 24, 2014, Wednesday
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Fixing the Twins without spending huge moneyPosted on November 19th, 2009 – 9:57 AM
By Howard
This is the time of year when people throw out names.
"Why can't the Twins get Roy Halladay?"
"Well, Toronto will want this, that and the other thing and the Twins aren't really in position to give up this, that and the other thing."
"Let's get Chone Figgins to play third base!"
"You like the idea, I like the idea, I suspect Chone Figgins doesn't share our enthusiasm, though."
And so it goes. Some good ideas, some awkward fits, some trade schemes that work only if you're working both sides and only looking out for one of them.
Even against that backdrop, there are several moves that could be made to make the Twins what they should be going into 2010. There are lots and lots of possibilities, but I'm going to throw out a few and get out, because doing anything else could numb the brain and threaten to douse the hot stove with spittle. However, if you want to play along at this point, here are two good sources to work with:
ESPN's free-agent tracker lists players alphabetically and includes Type A and B free-agent notations. Click on a player's name for career stats and his 2009 salary information.
Cot's Baseball Contracts gives salary information for players on team rosters.
That being said, here are my three preferred and realistic moves in the free-agent market. None of them are especially novel, but they're the result of sifting and sorting through all of the possible combinations and saying, "Hey, I think this could work."
Playing second base and batting second …
Orlando Hudson Felipe Lopez.
Orlando Hudson is an All-Star and a Gold Glove in 2009 for the Dodgers (his fourth), who signed him on the seriously cheap at $3.4 million and then gave his position to Ronnie Belliard for the postseason. But there's something deceptive last year's salary: Hudson had a novel contract that ended up paying him about $8 million in 2009 — more than twice his base. What made the contract especially interesting is that his incentives included $10,000 for every plate appearance from 576 to 632. (He ended up with 631.) Here's the breakdown on last year's deal.
Hudson is a Type A free agent and would cost the Twins their first-round draft choice next June. A better move? Felipe Lopez is a Type B free agent, which doesn't come with the loss of a draft pick, and a younger, cheaper version of Hudson. He made $3.5 last year, a cut from his $4.9 million in 2008, which came after he lost an arbitration case. He's younger than Hudson and had better defensive numbers, when using revised zone rating as your measure. He also gives the Twins a second baseman and a No. 2 hitter who isn't named Nick. Some can argue that he struck out 100 times last season, I'll argue that a .383 on-base percentage (2009) and a career .338 mark looks a lot better than the pretenders who have been filling that spot in the batting order.
Playing third base and batting ninth … Pedro Feliz.
The main name that seems to come up (Figgins aside) is Mark DeRosa, who is 34 years old and had made a name by being versatile in the field and providing right-handed power at the plate. Wanna know why DeRosa is a man without a position? He doesn't play any of them well and is pretty statuesque at third base.
Here's my deal: With the current Twins lineup, I'm willing to trade on-base percentage for defensive prowess, and that's why I want Feliz. I'll take a solid glove and some power at that position, and feeljust fine about seeing him at the bottom of the order. Feliz, 34, made $5 million last season plus some modest performance incentives, and I suspect that he can be had for something close to that figure
Yeah, I'd rather have Figgins, but I'm not wearing drunk glasses.
And pitching for the Twins … Ben Sheets
Can you think of a pitcher with more to prove? He missed the entire 2009 season after major surgery to reconstruct his right elbow and will likely be forced to take a low-base, high-incentive deal. If Sheets can recover his old form, how could the Twins not take seriously a pitcher with Sheets' statistics? Eight seasons with a 3.72 career ERA, 1.2 WHIP and hardly a weak number — aside from the entire reason that he'll need to settle contract-wise. He made $12.1 million in 2008 with Milwaukee.
In addition to last season, Sheets also was on and off the mound from 2005-7, averaging only about 135 innings per season during that time. Jarrod Washburn? Jon Garland? Brad Penny? More Carl Pavano? I'd rather take a risk on Sheets.
Players can start talking to teams on Friday. Let's hope there's some action this winter to go with the noise.

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Park City • Like so many athletes, they answer the same questions over and over and over again. They pose in various photo shoots that run for hours on end. They must pretend to not notice the nosy video crews documenting their every move.
New York Times Magazine flew into Park City a photographer whose popular work includes profile photos of P. Diddy, Katy Perry and Clint Eastwood.
VISA Women's Ski Jumping Team
Fab 5 » All five members of the nation's women's ski jumping team hail from Park City, each growing up learning to soar at the Utah Olympic Park where jumpers competed in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Utah.
Yes, they can » After years of struggle for inclusion in the Winter Olympics, the members of the VISA Women's Ski Jumping Team finally were given the green light in April 2011 when the International Olympic Committee gave the sport an opportunity to be included in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.
Flying high » Sarah Hendrickson, the 18-year-old American phenom, won the inaugural World Cup circuit in 2012, winning nine of the 13 events. Fellow jumpers Lindsey Van and Jessica Jerome finished in the top 10 on the World Cup circuit in 2013.
Necessary funds » Ski jumping isn't cheap. The organization holds its annual fundraiser to raise $100,000 for the upcoming season. This year's fundraiser will be held July 18 at the Deer Valley Resort Montage. The athletes will be in attendance. For tickets or a way to donate, go to www.rallyme.com/rallies/94.
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The increasing media attention and expectations that no doubt will continue to rise are a direct correlation to the fight they put up. All the times they heard "no," they battled to make sure one day they'd hear "yes."
The five senior members of the VISA Women's Ski Jumping Team, all of whom hail from Park City, became the unified voice of injustice, of a battle for inclusion and equality.
Their fight became the world's eventual conquest when the International Olympic Committee accepted in April 2011 women's ski jumping as an official sport in the Winter Olympiad after years of inequality.
"In every competition I feel like we're still trying to prove that we deserve to be there, that we deserve to be on the world stage," jumper Abby Hughes said.
It's still there, still heated on the back burner, the once seemingly endless and fruitless venture for a chance to be called potential Olympians. But the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, are around the corner — it's seven months to the Opening Ceremony in early February — and the ski jumpers will be there.
"Sometimes I'm laying in bed and I want that feeling of walking into the Opening Ceremony and the feeling that I'm representing my country so bad," 2013 world champion Sarah Hendrickson said. "That's the goal. That's what you strive for every day."
Striving is one thing, dominating is another. That's what the five U.S. members have done in the last two years. They've won consecutive overall team championships, headlined by Hendrickson, the 18-year-old phenom.
Jumper Lindsey Van, who won World Championship gold in 2009, said for the first time in a long time she's ready to put aside the politics that hovered over the sport and focus on the real fight: one that could end in gold.
"I've been jumping for almost 22 years now, so to finally be able to have the chance to compete in the Olympics is pretty damn cool," she said. "We've worked a long time, and it's kind of time to enjoy the ride."
It'll be tough.
They're going to be the favorites to not only win gold, but also possibly have more than one person donning the American flag on the podium when the inaugural women's ski jumping competition concludes.
And there has been a familiar message from people around the globe that rightfully has gotten the attention of the five athletes.
The message has been that this is their Games, that their refusal to accept nothing but inclusion will be magnified by the media leading up to the Games and throughout. If there was any validity to those rumblings, they somewhat were cemented when NBC Nightly News followed around Hendrickson for two days for a special that will air during the Sochi Games.
"I know it's part of the game, but it might be slightly irksome at times," jumper Jessica Jerome said about the attention. "You have to make it part of the grind. We're not used to that part. We're at the point where we're getting used to it."
It's hard to comprehend. From June through Oct. 1, the team was booked solid for every allotted media time.
"It's a lot," jumper Alissa Johnson said. "It's just a lot."
Domestic coach Alan Alborn knows it, too. He and fellow coach Paolo Bernardi signed on with the program after the team was accepted for 2014. The pair have the luxury of coaching a motivated handful of women, top-flight athletes who currently rule their competitive realm.
"When I joined the organization, someone asked me early on what I thought of the team, and I described them as a bunch of diamonds covered in dirt," Alborn said. "Needed to just clean them up and get them refocused."
Each jumper, along with Alborn, said the focus always has been to simplify. It could be easy to get caught up in the hype, to willingly open up to the hullabaloo of the Games and what they did. Alborn said the biggest need is to clarify the line between drama and athletics.Next Page >
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- Missed the markAdamVIPDined on 9/30/2014Just a bad experience with the wait but management was very good to remedy situation unfortunately we did not eat.Special Features:
- 28th AnniversaryOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/27/2014The waiter's recommendations were excellent and food portions were very generous. Steaks were excellent nicely seasoned, tender, and huge. Lobster Bisque and French onion soups were delicious. Lobster Mac & Cheese was excellent. Restaurant provided two glass of champagne for a toast and dessert for our anniversary dinner. A very nice way to celebrate an anniversary or special occasion. Cost for two was just under $200 with tax & tip.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Birthday Dinner w/ My FamilyCarbLoverLexyDined on 9/27/2014It was my brothers birthday and I had mentioned it when making the reservation. They put out Birthday confetti which was a very nice touch and even added a birthday card signed by the staff wishing my brother a happy birthday! They went above and beyond and made sure we had a great meal and surprised us with a birthday dessert (candles included) or should I say desserts (choc cake, coconut cake, and cheesecake). It was all very, very nice and I will definitely be coming back for my birthday or my other brothers! Thanks again so much to Capital Grille for making it a lovely night out!Special Features:
- Very special eveningRonJacDined on 9/27/2014This was a spectacular evening celebrating our Anniversary. We were greeted with a specially decorated table and a card from the staff with anniversary greetings. A champagne toast followed and then on to dinner that was special in every way. We started with the best lobster bisque I have had and on to a specially prepared filet mignon. The night was topped off with a specially prepared dessert that included an anniversary greeting. Our service, provided by Marcello was beyond compare!
- Always amazingBoomerDTDined on 9/24/2014We go to Capital Grille 2-4 times a year. Normally during Restaurant week and for special occasions. Love everyone at the Tyson's Capital Grille. The service is always top notch, the food is always perfect, and if it's not - they make it right. I've never received a bad recommendation from our server, to include the wine we splurged on this time. Yes it's pricey, but absolutely amazing. I highly recommend the Porcini rubbed Delmonico with the 15 yr aged balsamic. It is meat candy.Special Features:
- Ideal for Business LunchPoppieVIPDined on 9/24/2014Great service and menu with a lot of choices. The great thing is ththere is plenty to choose from in terms of price, quantity and types of food. Meat predominates. But plenty of fish and vegetarian meals. Service is at the right pace and excellent.Special Features:
- RobRobCDined on 9/19/2014A perfect place to celebrate a birthday. They even gave us a signed birthday card.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- craving a steakOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 9/18/2014it's been a while since i'd eaten here and it was better than i remembered - the service, the food - all really great.Special Features:
- jincy1VIPDined on 9/16/2014The experience was really quite wonderful. the food was very good and the service was attentive, polite, knowledgeable, and efficient!Special Features:
- Best Restaurant in the WORLD1stclassdiningDined on 9/16/2014A First Class experience every time. It's not often you get professionalism and great food but when you do you have to be at the CAPITAL GRILLE TYSON CORNER!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Never disappointsOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 9/13/2014Our favorite restaurant. Our server Angela helps make this a memorable experience each time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great for lunchJimmyD5CCDined on 9/8/2014Recently had lunch at Tyson's location with my wife and son. The service was excellent and so was the food, except for my burger which I had to send back for one that was medium rare. We love the original Capital Grill in Providence, but the Tyson's Grill is just as good.Special Features:
- JanneDined on 9/6/2014I just love the Capital Grille's lobster bisque with the abundant chunks of lobster. During this anniversary dinner, I ordered the steak and lobster meal. The filet was extremely tender and really could be cut with your fork and the lobster topping was cooked perfectly. The meal was a bit too much for me and would have preferred a half order. There were two filets! The personalized note card wishing us a happy anniversary was just another touch of special service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always a great mealMrTheTayDined on 9/5/2014Going to Capital Grill always exceeds my expectations with great food and service. The steaks and seafood were nothing short of spectacular. Although we have been frequent dinners in the past it was my daughters first time dining at Capital Grille and our waiter Rustam took the extra time to go over the menu choices with her. Just a great experience all around. Looking forward to a return trip soon.Special Features:
- Slow DownRANDYDined on 9/5/2014Our Waiter, "Coach", needed to have slowed down and allowed us more time to review, discuss the menu and specials cited; respectively. Coach made us feel rushed. Other then that, he provided good service, receiving a cash 20% tip.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 9/2/2014Very nice lunch in a refined atmosphere. Many good selections on the menu.Special Features:
- Great location and ambianceTeresaDined on 8/29/2014This is the perfect spot for a business lunch, we enjoy the quiet environment, the delicious food and the superb service.Special Features:
- FantasticDowntownJonVIPDined on 8/27/2014What can I say? By far the best steakhouse (and more) in the DC area - downtown location is awesome too. Pricey but well worth the dining experience. Had dinner at the Tyson's location mid-week. Food was excellent, the waiter treated us like kings, the place was jammed. Fantastic experience through and through.Special Features:
- Wonderful Anniversay ExperiencerichkauzDined on 8/26/2014This is the second time we have come to the Capital Grille to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were seated at a table festively decorated and with a best wishes card signed by the staff on duty that evening. The food was outstanding -- we both chose filets that were prepared to perfection. The wine was excellent -- thanks to the advice of our server Jack. He was attentive and helpful throughout the meal. The complimentary dessert of chocolate and cheesecake was the perfect end to a perfect meal. We will be back for #48 next year and probably before.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- JulieLGDined on 8/22/2014Food and atmosphere always perfect. Our go to place for special occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always consistent and goodKimvaDined on 8/21/2014We have never been disappointed at Capital Grille -- food and service has always been excellent. We love it when they have generous pour promotion.Special Features:
- Very classy placeDktran31VIPDined on 8/20/2014Celebrated my mom's birthday here. I noted it in my reservation, they put small decorations on our table, the wait staff told my mom happy birthday and they even gave us complimentary dessert! Service was excellent! Food was superb as well. We ordered the dry-aged 14 oz ribeye ($58) and Chilean sea bass. The steak was terrific. The sea bass was the biggest piece I've ever seen, also the most expensive at $44. We also had sautéed spinach ($12) as a side. Great service and food and classy environment, AND complimentary valet! One thing that I did not like was the fact that they use electronic candles.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good service - average foodLucyfurVIPDined on 8/20/2014We were disappointed with the food. The mozzarella on the caprese sale was incredibly dry. The sea bass was so-so. One steak was good but the sliced filet minion had loads of salt on it. The sides were good.
- Thank you, Generous Pour...sparker1077VIPDined on 8/17/2014My dad and I went for restaurant week / the generous pour and we loved every minute of it. Great food and great wine at a great price.Special Features:
- Outstanding food and serviceMikeDined on 8/17/2014There were five of us and we enjoyed our meals. The portions were a good size and the service was excellent. I started with the lobster bisque, which was very thick and had many pieces of lobster. The others each had steak, but I had one of the specials: Salmon Oscar. There was a lot of crab on top of the salmon, and I enjoyed my meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great diningKarenKVIPDined on 8/17/2014This restaurant consistently serves outstanding food and drinks. The service is excellent and I highly recommend it.Special Features:
- Jb reviewjbsbDined on 8/16/2014Excellent food and service. Definitely recommend. We were there for restaurant week and the food provided for the special was exceptional. They did not sacrifice quality or quantity. JbSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DC Restaurant Week/OUR AnniversaryMattyDined on 8/16/2014I love DC Restaurant week, I have been in three Restaurants. Capital Grille in Tysons Corner thus far was the very best. Rustam was a professional in every sense of the word, who made our experience a more memorable one.Special Features:
- Delicious Filet MignonYum703Dined on 8/15/2014Won't go too much in detail about food because I'm not a food critic, I have my own acquired taste but the menu offers just about variety of options if you're not a huge steak lover. I'm not head over heals about steak but the Bon-In Kona Crusted T-Bone was just tough enough with juice in every bite. The filet mignon was so easy to cut thru and cooked just how I requested (medium with just enough pink in the middle... It was pink). The service was superb. I do recommend dressing up but I saw people wearing tasteful casual wear and got by. It's really dim lighting, very intimate but is saw big groups of 5-7. Love the decor, fits well and not over the top. Dessert... Cheesecake and the flour less chocolate cake was on point after a heavy mealSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MRoldanDined on 8/15/2014The food was great and the service was excellent. The best place to go during restaurant week.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The Capital Grille always pleases!TagalongDined on 8/15/2014Once again, The Capital Grille made a very special occasion of our evening, as I took my son and his friends to a special dinner to celebrate their college plans for the coming year! Wonderful food! Great service! Excellent Restaurant Week menu!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent service, great foodNishaDined on 8/15/2014Our server made our night. Even though it was restaurant week, he was willing to make exceptions for some of the items on the list. He also brought me out some sorbet when I told him I was allergic to shellfish, but the table had ordered a shrimp appetizer. All in all, food was good, but I would go back for the service alone. :)Special Features:
- Just excellent!DCgirlVIPDined on 8/15/2014Five ofus enjoyed Restaurant Week at the Tyson's location and it was a very generous selection and regular menu portions - really wonderful steaks and the mashed potatoes were out of this world. Will definitely be back to try other wonderful-looking selections on the menu!Special Features:
- very niceDonnaDined on 8/15/2014Great steak and excellent vine, outstanding, professional staff. Very nice restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- reviewOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/15/2014We visited the Capital Grille for lunch during restaurant week. The clam chowder was very good but could have been served hotter. The sirloin steak salad was very tasty as were the desserts. Unfortunately, we had a small surprise at the end. The price of the wine on the bill was double what we expected to pay - apparently they provided us with an out of date menu where we ordered a wine that they no longer carry but that has a similar name to one that they did carry at twice the cost. The waitress quickly adjusted the bill but we felt awkward about having to mention it. The waitress by the way was wonderful.Special Features:
- The Capital Grille Mclean TysonsWEILUNDined on 8/14/2014Overall experience is good, I had high expectation before I walked in the restaurant as it was my first time dining there. I felt it was no difference than if I was dining at Cheesecake factory or the like. I understood because it was the restaurant week the restaurant was much busier than normal. The steak I had,at least to me, was very salty, which I think it was their signature steak but I can not remember the name. Do I want to go back again, I think it is maybe, but it is likely I will go back in next year's restaurant week or if there is a good promotion going on from them again.Special Features:
- sandyVIPDined on 8/14/2014Great restaurant. The best food ever!! They made my birthday a special event with the table décor and the 2 desserts!!! The best.Special Features:
- Great RestaurantRonJacDined on 8/14/2014My wife and I enjoyed a terrific lunch with food I found to be at the "wow" extraordinary level (filet mignon) and service by Jose beyond compare. We now include this on our very short list of restaurants for a very special occasion!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/13/2014Great food and service.................................................................Special Features:
- As expected!MLC825Dined on 8/13/2014I was told by my colleagues that this place was great so my expectations were high since I work with foodies, however this exceeded my expectations. Food was amazing, service was pleasant and everything was perfect.Special Features:


text: Diomede 2nd Class City in the Nome Census Area Community Details Area Type Community Current Population 119 Population Comment 2013 DCCED Certified Estimate Pronunciation/Other Names (die' oh meed); a.k.a. Inalik Community's Judicial District 2 Census Designated Place (CDP) Yes Borough/Census Area FIPS Code 180 Place FIPS 19060 Geography and Climate Location Diomede is located on the west coast of Little Diomede Island in the Bering Straits, 135 miles northwest of Nome. It is only 2.5 miles from Big Diomede Island, Russia, and the international boundary lies between the two islands. Climate Summer temperatures average 40 to 50 °F. Winter temperatures average from -10 to 6 °F. Annual precipitation averages 10 inches, and annual snowfall averages 30 inches. During summer months, cloudy skies and fog prevail. Winds blow consistently from the north, averaging 15 knots, with gusts of 60 to 80 mph. The Bering Strait is generally frozen between mid-December and mid-June. Community Map Available Yes Map URL http://commerce.alaska.gov/dnn/dcra/PlanningLandManagement/CommunityProfileMaps.aspx Latitude 65.7586 Longitude -168.9531 Sq Mi Land 2.80 Sq Mi Water 0.00 History and Culture History Early Eskimos on the islands worked on the ice and sea and had a culture with elaborate whale hunting ceremonies. They traded with both continents. The islands were named in 1728 by Vitus Bering in honor of Saint Diomede. The 1880 Census counted 40 people, all Ingalikmiut Eskimos, in the village of "Inalet." When the Iron Curtain was formed, Big Diomede became a Soviet military base, and all Native residents were moved to mainland Russia. During World War II, Little Diomede residents who strayed into Soviet waters were taken captive. The city was incorporated in 1970. Some residents are interested in relocating the village, due to the rocky slopes, harsh storms, lack of useable land for housing construction, and inability to construct a water/sewer system, landfill, or airport. Culture Diomede is a traditional Ingalikmiut Eskimo village with a subsistence lifestyle. Seal, polar bear, blue crab, and whale meat are the preferred foods. Mainland Natives come to Diomede to hunt polar bears. Seal and walrus hides are used to make parkas, hats, mukluks, furs, and skins for trade. Federally Recognized Tribe Yes Name of Federally Recognized Tribe Native Village of Diomede Local Option Restrictions Ban sale and importation of alcohol. Facilities, Utilities, and Health Care Municipal Facilities & Utilities Watering Point, Washeteria, Electric, Health Clinic, Dock, Heliport ( State Contract), Volunteer Fire, Search & Rescue, Community Center, Bingo, Roads, Ice Roads Economy Subsistence Yes Number of Commercial Fishing Permit Holders 0 Number of Commercial Fishing Permits Issued 0 CDQ Participant Yes Gallon of Heating Fuel Gallon of Gasoline Local Labor Market Info URL http://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/alari/index.cfm?r=4&b=17&p=77&goplace=go Transportation Transportation Due to constant winds from the north, accessibility by air to Little Diomede is often limited. A state-owned heliport allows for weekly mail delivery. In 2012, Diomede was awarded grant funds to participate in the Essential Air Services program. Weekly flights by helicopter are available year round, weather permitting. There is no airstrip due to the steep slopes and rocky terrain, so ski planes must land on an ice strip in winter. Regular flights are scheduled from Nome, weather permitting. Skin boats are still a popular method of sea travel to cover the 28 miles to Wales. Cargo barge stops are irregular, due to sea or ice conditions, but deliver at least annually. There are plans to construct a breakwater and small boat harbor to allow for more regular sea travel between the Mainland and Diomede. Cargo Barge stops are irregular due to sea or ice conditions, but deliver at least annually. Transportation on Little Diomede is primarily by foot on a system of boardwalks and trails. The boardwalks are owned by the city, though are maintained by the IRA through Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funding. A project to reconstruct 1.5 miles of boardwalks was completed during the summer of 2005. Harbor/Dock Yes State Ferry No Cargo Barge Yes Road Connection No Coastal Yes Legislative Districts Community's Senate District T Community's House District 39 Municipal Powers Incorporation Type 2nd Class City


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Genome-Wide Profiling: Polymorphism Analysis
Another approach is called polymorphism analysis. Polymorphism analysis is used to find variation in genetic sequence across the genome; some tests look for variation in single base pairs (single-nucleotide polymorphisms), whereas others look for tandem repeats (simple sequence repeats) or insertions of several telltale bases (restriction-fragment length polymorphisms).
Once sequence polymorphisms that are potentially associated with cancer are identified, these must be validated through further research in independent populations. Polymorphism data will be used in conjunction with other genetic, genomic, and clinical information.


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When drafting local policies, libraries should consult with their legal counsel to ensure these policies are based upon and consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law concerning the confidentiality of library records, the disclosure of public records, and the protection of individual privacy. (See Interpretations to the Library Bill of Rights, including Access to Electronic Information, Services, and Networks and Privacy.)
Suggested procedures include the following1:
1See also Confidentiality and Coping with Law Enforcement Inquiries: Guidelines for the Library and its Staff
Adopted by the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee
January 9, 1983; revised January 11, 1988; revised March 18, 2005


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Mount Airy Casino: The Get Wet Ultra Pool
The Get Wet Ultra Pool is the hottest new club in the Poconos. Located within Mount Airy Casino Resort, the […]
Jonathan Toubin: The NYC DJ should you know
"I think I was a DJ before I realized that I really wanted to be one," he tells us.
Coffin Dodgers Disco moves to exclude young people
If you're sick of fancy phones, modern slang and spoiled kids with bad manners, then sign up for the Coffin Dodgers Disco in London.
Casey's goal foot heating up for Union
Union's Casey on a scoring tear since June 23.
McInerney trying to find rhythm, routine
Union's McInerney strives for consistency.
The Word: Justin Bieber reportedly under investigation for assault
The good news is, Justin Bieber didn't assault anyone. The bad news is, he may have asked his bodyguards to do it for him.
The Word: You won't find Justin Bieber up in da club
Aw, poor Justin Bieber, that little twerp got denied from a club in the Meatpacking District. It's very sad.
Farfan's name etched on world stage
Union still fighting for MLS playoff spot.
Sports teams get the pee scared out of them by thunder and lightning
Sports teams like Scottish soccer team Rangers F.C. get the pee scared out of them by thunder and lightning. Also, the Red Sox, Yankees and Texas Rangers.
US Open: Merion nice for a day, course about to get nasty
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City approves 'buy back' for green customers
By Tara Nelson
The city of Blaine has just made it easier to be green.
In their regular meeting Monday, Blaine City Council approved an agreement that would allow city utility customers with means of producing alternative energy to sell their surplus energy back to the city in exchange for credit on their future bills.
Blaine public works director Steve Banham said the new ordinance comes after recent federal legislation that requires all utility companies to provide an opportunity for customers who are able to generate more power than they need to get credit for that power through a procedure called net-metering.
It also provides customers and the city a smooth transition from high-energy producing months of summer to the low energy producing months of winter, he said.
"Anytime your system produces more than you need, it's basically going to run your meter backwards, so they're basically paying you for the electricity that you use," said Jack Hardy, president of Western Washington Solar, a Bellingham-based contracting company that deals in renewable power.
Hardy said over the last few years, he's seen interest in solar power jump exponentially, with more than 20 installations of various sizes performed in the past year from Olympia to Blaine.
The company recently installed one of the first residential grid-tied solar electric systems within the city's service area. The 2.16 kilowatt system is located on a home on Skyline Road in East Blaine and consists of 10 roof-mounted solar panels that will provide the household with about 2,200 kilowatt hours of electricity each year.
Homeowner Sonja Duncan said she was looking for a way to invest her money while owning up to her environmental ideals."There's a saying that goes, 'Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can,'" she said. "I've been trying to apply that philosophy to a lot of things and this is something I could do."
Duncan said although the price was not cheap – about $17,500 – the system should recover the cost in energy savings within five to six years. After that, the annual return on the investment could be as much as 15 percent.She also said studies show for every $1,000 saved on electricity bills each year, the value of a home increases by 20 percent.
"With those numbers in mind, I started looking at the return on it and decided I could afford to do this," she said.
When asked how much the average system saves in energy costs per year, Hardy said it's difficult to say because there are so many variables.
Other factors include a Federal individual income tax credit (usually $2,000) as long as installations are completed by December this year, increased home value and possible increases in electric rates in the future. He also said this particular system will reduce carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 44 tons over the next 25 years, equivalent to 88,000 auto miles.
"It depends on a number of things, including how much energy a household uses, the site location, the placement and size of the panels and the weather," he said. "But it could be as much as $1,000 a year for some. But almost every system owner will see a 13.2 percent annual return on their investment that is also tax-free."
Western Washington Solar can be reached by calling 360/319-0961. Their website is www.westernwashingtonsolar.com Net meters are available for $416 from the city of Blaine by calling 332-8820.


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Paper used in this video: 7.5cm by 15cm (3in by 6in) sheet of kami, pink/white
Finished model: heart with a diameter of 3.75cm (1.5in), ring with a diameter of 2cm (0.8 in)
Lovely video! Thank you for demonstrating. :)
All the comments are in English but I can't understand a word you say in that video and now I don't have a paper ring
Try turning on subtitles, I've added those in English.
Hope it helps,
-- Sara
Thanks for this, really! :) My Mom's birthday is right after Valentine's day. This could be part of her birthday gift!
I was amazed I actually had the exact same paper you used to fold the small ring, so I folded it immediately. I then folded the Box and Lid by Dave Brill out of a pink 15cm square to put it in so I could "propose" to my valentine. It's just too cute! Danke for the video!


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Products LiabilityMax Mitchell, The Legal Intelligencer
Attorneys Prepared to Keep Waiting for Restatement Decision
It's been more than six months since the state Supreme Court heard oral arguments about whether to adopt the Restatement (Third) of Torts, and no decision appears to be forthcoming; however, attorneys who spoke with the Law Weekly say they aren't worried that the time gap is a signal of deadlock.
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Creekside, which finished behind only Prescott Middle School in Modesto, was one of eight county junior high and middle schools whose seventh- and eighth-grade students competed in a series of speeches, tests, essays and a Super Quiz.
The Academic Pentathlon — held this year at Blaker-Kinser School — is a competition that awards academic achievement of students with grade-point averages ranging from 1.0 to 4.0.
Students were tested in five areas — essay, speech, math, social science and language and literature — to earn both team and individual awards in the GPA-divided categories of honors, scholastic and varsity.
"We're proud of all of our students who competed, and we believe that academic competition is as important as any athletic competition," Phil Alfano, superintendent of Patterson Joint Unified School District, said Tuesday, March 26.
The Stanislaus County Office of Education, Omega Nu sorority and Education Foundation of Stanislaus County sponsored the event.
Creekside seventh-grade awards
Second overall: Creekside Middle School
Essay: Nicolas Osorio, varsity gold; Sarai Perez, alternate silver; Janette Alvarez, honors bronze; Gabriel Chadwick, scholastic bronze
Speech: Gabriel Chadwick, scholastic silver; Xandra Carter, honors bronze
Math: Carlos Monroy, varsity silver; Andrew White, alternate silver; Janette Alvarez, honors bronze; Clemsa Sokk, scholastic bronze; Nicholas Osorio, varsity bronze
Social science: Xandra Carter, honors silver
Language and literature: Xandra Carter, honors gold; Sarai Perez, alternate silver; Janette Alvarez, honors bronze; Clemsa Sokk, scholastic bronze; Nicolas Osorio, varsity bronze
Top Score for Super Quiz: Nicolas Osorio, varsity silver
Creekside eighth-grade awards
Essay: Serina Cabrera, varsity bronze
Speech: Alondra Duran, honors silver
Math: Mercedes Perez, alternate gold; Salvador Tello and Kenny Ong, honors bronze; Skye Cuevas, scholastic bronze, Serina Cabrera, varsity bronze
Social science: Mercedes Perez, alternate gold and Kenny Ong, honors bronze
Language and literature: Mercedes Perez, alternate gold; Daniel Guerrero, varsity silver; Logan Friesen, varsity bronze
Top score for Super Quiz: Salvador Tello, honors gold; Daniel Guerrero, varsity silver
Top score for written Super Quiz: Roberto Cambros, alternate gold; Mercedes Perez, alternate silver


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2007-10-24 / Schools/Sports
Homecoming Saturday, October 27th
The Massapequa High School Spirit Week and Homecoming tradition will continue this year with an array of events culminating with our annual pep rally, homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, October 27. This year the Pep Rally will take place during an assembly program on Friday, October 26 in the school gymnasium.
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Faster, Cheaper DNA Detection
Diagenetix says its equipment
Diagenetix – formed by UH graduate students Ryo Kuboto, Scott Shibata and Jimmy Saw – won first place at the 2010 UH Business Plan Competition for its DNA technology.
What is it?
Shibata says their technology detects specific genomic DNA faster and cheaper than existing, standard technology. Their chemical component is half the price, he says, and the machine just one-fifth. They plan to sell the machine for $1,200. "Our testing kits can diagnose infectious disease caused by both bacterial and virus infection," says Kuboto. The kits can detect, for example, if the bacteria can resist certain antibiotics. That way, a doctor can prescribe more effective antibiotics.
Scott Shibata, left, and Jimmy Saw show off their
What's different?
Many standard DNA technologies need large, expensive equipment that requires three temperature changes in the chemical. "If you think about a cup of water and the reaction that is occurring in that cup of water, it has to heat up to a really high temperature, decrease to another temperature and then decrease to another temperature, and it has to continually fluctuate to do that," says Shibata. "That makes the equipment piece that much more expensive and that much more complicated."
Why is it better?
Diagenetix technology, created over four years by Kuboto and Dan Jenkins, an associate professor with the UH Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering Department, doesn't require temperature changes for reactions to occur. This allows the machine to be built quicker and cheaper, Kuboto says.
What's next?
Shibata says the prizes – including $10,000 in cash – are going "back into the company," which is trying to gain exclusive rights to sell the equipment from the UH patent office. Shibata says the company plans to focus on selling to clinical labs that don't already do DNA screening.
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Childhood Obesity
Just how bad is it?
1 out of 3 children in the U.S. is either overweight or obese.
1 out of 3 children born after 2000 is expected to develop diabetes.
Kids who are overweight have a 70% chance of becoming obese adults.
It's not just physical. Obese kids are also far more likely to have feelings of hopelessness.
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Of children who have taken our Wise Kids programs, 83% ages 8 and younger liked learning about healthy living and wanted to learn more.
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Legal Internship in Vietnam
YKVN Lawyers, a widely respected Vietnamese law firm formerly the affiliate of White and Case in Vietnam, is recruiting spring and summer semester interns for both their Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices. There are also possibilities for fall semester interns.
The East Asian Legal Studies Center (EALSC) assists YKVN by collecting applications and interviewing applicants. Final decisions are made by YKVN Lawyers. Information about and assistance with housing, visas, and work assignments is given through YKVN Lawyers. The EALSC will provide a stipend to defray some of the costs of the internship, such as the international flight.
Candidates should have a basic familiarity and interest in contracts, finance, corporate law. No Vietnamese language skills required.
Interns gain international legal experience, experience first hand one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, and work in areas such as contract litigation, securities, corporate and finance law, and international investment. The internships provide the potential opportunity to do international legal work for important Fortune 100 clients and to review documents as an English proof-reader. The internship also gives law students the chance to live in a quickly developing country in Asia and an unusual addition to your resume. Previous interns say that this is a good 'talking point' during job interviews.
Summers in Vietnam are hot and applicants should familiarize themselves with the climate so they know what to expect.
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British Egyptologist Professor Morlant finds a magic jewel in the tomb of an Oriental idol. This talisman is supposed to grant immortality to those who are buried with it. So Morlant arranges to have it put into his grave upon his demise. And woe to those who might double-cross him, for Morlant's spirit will arise to wreak vengeance on his betrayers...
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The pleasures here are largely liquid
By Tom Sietsema
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011
If you aren't thirsty when you open the door at Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Adams Morgan, you will be the moment you step inside.
The main granite bar of the three-story watering hole is packed. The walls are stocked with more than 1,500 bottles of spirits, some from the stash of co-owner Bill Thomas, the guy behind Washington's two Bourbon bars. The first menu to land on your table is not the food list but an inventory of liquid pleasures that runs hundreds of spirits long.
Break out the Bruichladdich!
Named for the classic American cocktail that blends applejack and grenadine, Jack Rose revealed itself to the general public in phases, opening its rooftop bar in May and its ground-floor dining room in August on weekends. Not until last month did it commence daily dinner service. One of its charms is a blended audience that reminds this diner of the early days at Marvin in the U Street corridor.
Heading up Jack Rose's kitchen is Michael Hartzer, 35, who hasn't cooked professionally since he left the late IndeBleu in December 2009. While coming up with recipes occupied some of the chef's time away from day-to-day cooking, he also helped design the space, a former boxing gym, and outfit the dining room. The butcher-block tables, mahogany chairs and den-size leather booths beneath the stamped-tin ceiling were his selections, says Hartzer, one of five partners in the enterprise.
The chef's Caesar salad is smoky from a brush with the grill. But Hartzer says he wasn't necessarily trying to pair his food with whiskey. Rather, the chef was inspired by the flavors of Ireland and Scotland, aiming for what he calls a "hunter's-lodge realm" with some Americana thrown in.
Smoked salmon? Check. Steak Diane? Tender rib-eye paved with creamed spinach and mushrooms is very appealing. I love the idea of ham biscuits, but not their execution: prosciutto from Iowa squandered on dust-dry bread. Pickled shrimp sounds like a natural for this venue, too, but the seafood is hijacked by the lemon in its seasoning. One night's arctic char smells as if it sailed in on a slow boat from China; the fish was promptly returned to the kitchen and replaced by (better) short ribs.
The din is deafening. The third time I ask a gal pal to repeat a story, she advises me to get my hearing checked, because, as she says across the table, "I'M SCREAMING!"
Jack Rose is a rich place to hoist a shot glass. I wish there were better reasons to pick up a knife and fork.
Jack Rose is a good stop for whiskeyphiles and neophytes alike
By Fritz Hahn
Friday, Sep 30, 2011
By now you may have heard about a bar called Jack Rose.
The three-story temple to whiskey boasts an inventory of more than 1,000 bottles - both Scotch and American - in a former boxing gym at the foot of Adams Morgan. Some of it comes from the collection of Bill Thomas, who founded the two Bourbon bars, each of which stocks more than 100 rare, weird and wonderful Kentucky whiskeys. Much of the Scotch comes from the storied collection of Harvey Fry, a single-minded single-malt obsessive who owns thousands of extraordinary examples and often hangs out at the bar at Jack Rose to mull over the finer points of Bruichladdich or Glen Grant.
Jack Rose's array of whiskey fills specially built shelves along three walls of its first-floor dining room. The displays climb toward the pressed-tin ceiling - so much so that bartenders have to use special rolling ladders to reach the bottles at the top. It really is a virtual reference library of whisk(e)y. If you want to explore the diversity of Islays, Lowlands or hard-to-find barrel-aged Kentucky spirits, this is your place.
But the thing about Jack Rose is that you don't have to be a Scotch fanatic to have it become one of your favorite bars.
Let's start with the airy dining room, which finally opened last month. It may be the classiest place in the city to have a cocktail right now. A 54-foot marble bar with four bartenders on duty runs down one wall. It faces a dining area filled with mahogany tables and luxe round leather booths. There's plenty of light, both natural and not.
A whiskey list at Jack Rose is as thick as a wine bible at a high-end D.C. restaurant: Scotches are organized by regional style, bourbons by producer. Almost all selections are sold in half-ounce pours as well as two-ounce glasses. Most of those little tastes cost $4 to $7, and they're worth it for both intrepid samplers and neophytes who want to explore something like the peaty Port Charlotte PC6 without plunking down $26 for the equivalent of a shot glass full.
But, as I said, it's not all about neat glasses of whiskey. Cocktail fans will find much to like on the list of 20 mixed drinks ($13 each). Half are classics - a full-bodied Boulevardier, the sweet and satisfying Jack Rose, made with apple brandy. The others are new creations. The Knuckleball, which just about every bartender recommends, is a whirl of tastes - rye whiskey, crisp aperitif Cocchi Americano, herbal and woody Pernod absinthe, sweet chocolate bitters and sea salt.
What not to make your first drink of the night: Not Your Mother's Scotch Bonnet adds a spicy syrup of Scotch bonnet peppers to malty Bushmill's Irish whiskey, Dubonnet and fresh grapefruit. Delicious and savory, but I felt the burning on my tongue for a while afterward.
The scene: Jack Rose has been opening in stages since May, when the public got its first look at the rooftop deck. It boasts three bars, three vistas of the city and an open grill, where former IndeBleu chef Michael Hartzer served up barbecue sandwiches on a recent evening. Unlike the whiskey-focused dining room, the cocktails on the roof have a sunny tiki vibe: Stormy Monday #3 peps up the usual Dark and Stormy with apricot liqueur and citrusy Beefeater 24 gin; such old favorites as mai tais and Painkillers are also available.
In your glass: In addition to cocktails, there are 20 draft beers, predominantly American microbrews. One thing I've learned the hard way: Don't trust the printed draft beer list, which is perpetually out of date. Chalkboards would be helpful.
Six red wines, six whites and five sparking wines are available by the glass.
Price points: Where you eat or drink has an effect on your tab: Cocktails in the dining room cost $13; those on the roof are $10. Draft beers are about $7; cans of beer start at $6 on the roof. On the roof deck, a pit beef sandwich is $9 and a bowl of smoked clams is $8; in the dining room, a slab of braised pork belly is $10 as is a plate of five buttermilk-fried frog legs.
Coming soon: A hidden basement-level "Prohibition Bar," where customers may be able to sample some of Bill Thomas's pre-Prohibition whiskeys.


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A Charleston man who sold crack cocaine to an informant in Charleston has been sentenced to more than 20 years — or 262 months, to be exact — in federal prison.
U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin said Marvin Lee Garrett, 33, was convicted at trial in October 2012 of distributing crack. He is considered a career offender, having at least two prior convictions for drug offenses and crimes of violence.
The case was prosecuted as part of the Charleston area's Drug Market Intervention, or DMI, initiative, launched in February 2012 by Charleston Police Chief Brent Webster and Goodwin in collaboration with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as well as leaders representing several West Side community organizations.
The Metropolitan Drug Enforcement Network Team conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys William King and Joshua Hanks handled the prosecution. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston.


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Florida geology makes groundwater especially susceptible to chemical pollutants and disease- causing organisms. Groundwater flows through underground streams called aquifers. If the water flows through loose soil, sand, or gravel it is an unconfined aquifer. If the water flows between relatively impervious layers of clay or lime rock it is a confined aquifer.
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