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Smokey Bones changing up their formula?
ByDerekCaught this on MarketWatch today: DES MOINES, Iowa (MarketWatch) — Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI) said Wednesday it may change the name of its struggling Smokey Bones barbecue chain as part of efforts to improve its appeal. Because the casual-dining operator believes the chain’s positioning is “too narrow,” the company said several barbecue-oriented items will be…
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Ron Paul on Bill Maher
ByDerekScrew Giuliani, Ron Paul is a real conservative. Not only that, he’s the kind of conservative that a lot of former Republicans who have become disenfranchised with the party would get behind.
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Nick Tahou’s transformation
ByDerekThere’s a changing of the guard at an iconic Rochester restaurant. This week, Nick Tahou’s II (the Lyell Ave location) was rechristened “Steve T. Hots and Potatoes”. The change reflects a branching off in the Tahou’s family tree between the two locations. Nick Tahou’s father, Alexander, opened the original location on West Main Street in…
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A new life for the Marine Star/Aquarama?
ByDerekWhile out geocaching on Monday, we happened to be near the Marine Star/Aquarama – that big rusting hulk of a ship, moored up next to the grain silos along Route 5. Since I had my camera with me, it seemed like a good chance to try and get up close to the ship. As soon…
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A reconfiguration for Transfiguration
ByDerekFix Buffalo has an interesting idea for a reuse of Transfiguration Church – tearing down the broken parts and leaving the shell surrounding an interesting urban park. I think that’s the best idea I’ve heard for Transfiguration so far. The building is in very rough shape, and frankly it’s just not likely that it’s going…
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Bangalore, India
ByDerekHere’s the last of the photos from my trip to Asia. These were taken at various locations in Bangalore, India. Click to view full sized
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