Need a recommendation for kid's Martial Arts classes

[greyautumnrain.livejournal.com]

I've been trying to get my two older kids (aged five and three) into martial arts classes since summer, and I was wondering if anyone has a local place that they'd recommend. I'm interested in any place in the area that is good and teaches small kids, though I do have a preference for a place that is based in Chinese traditions as my MIL is offering to pay for "Kung Fu" lessons, and she is Chinese (and old enough to have bad memories of the Japanese occupation).

I know Davis Square Martial Arts would seem to be the ideal solution, but my kids have been on their waiting list since July. They recently offered me a spot for the three year old, but it was on a day I'd told them we could not make when I signed up for the waiting list. I have become frustrated, so I'm asking what other options in the area people might recommend.

Beer Works withdraws application for Davis Square liquor license

[keithn.livejournal.com]

I don't see something I can link to, but according to an e-mail that was just sent out by the Davis Action Group, Beer Works has withdrawn their city liquor license application. This was going to go before the licensing committee tonight.

My assumption would be that they were aware that they were not going to be granted a license and withdrew. So those who opposed the restaurant have succeeded. I have no idea if there is any link to recent issues with the building facade, but my understanding is that that should not have been a major issue since they had planned to replace it anyway.

A big question on my mind is whether or not Davis Square will now see ANY of the 8 remaining city wide liquor licenses. The argument used by Alderman Rebekah Gewirtz against Beer Works would seem to indicate that will not happen. The implication would be that you will see no new alcohol serving restaurants or bars in Davis Square unless they buy an existing license - so the total number of alcohol serving restaurants and bars will not increase in Davis Square anytime soon (without pressure on Alderman Gewirtz and the licensing commission).

Beer Works withdraws its liquor license application before tonight's Licensing Commission meeting

[ron_newman]

ETA: keithn made a similar post a few minutes before mine, which I hadn't noticed. I'm not going to delete mine since it has already been distributed to Facebook and Twitter, but please add your comments to his post rather than this one.

Somerville Beer Works has withdrawn its application for a city-owned liquor license, according to an e-mail I just received from the Davis Action Group. The Licensing Commission had been scheduled to hear the application at tonight's meeting.

This does not necessarily end the Beer Works proposal; they could instead try to purchase an existing license from another bar or restaurant. I do not know any more details right now.

[Earlier discussions: October 23 #2 | October 23 #1 | October 6 | Sept 25 | Sept 21 | Sept 13]

Great. Just Energy Bozos At My Door

[smoagendash.livejournal.com]

My wife got a visit from two sales reps from Just Energy, a company that locks you into long-term energy contracts.  Their spiel is that "if your National Grid bill says that you have Basic Service, your rates are about to go up, so you better sign up now, now, now!"  And then they won't leave; they'll just stay at your door until you go get your electric bill.

The Better Business Bureau says:

BBB files indicate that this business has a large volume and pattern of complaints concerning misleading sales practices. Consumer complaints allege that door to door sales persons are misleading consumers, providing false information and using high pressure sales tactics. This company has been notified of our concerns. They have failed to correct the underlying reason for the complaints. - See more at: http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/energy-service-companies/just-energy-group-in-mississauga-on-17632#reasonrating

Be warned.