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Slum tourism: Sightseeing with a social message
The ethics surrounding poverty tourism are complex, but there are ways we can approach this industry with a greater positive impact. Ella Parker writes.
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May 10th, 2019
The ethics surrounding poverty tourism are complex, but there are ways we can approach this industry with a greater positive impact. Ella Parker writes.
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April 16th, 2019
Geoff Piggott looks at nationalism and the significance of cricket in the psyche of post-colonial societies.
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April 5th, 2019
Military occupation of Kashmir has eroded India's historic passivity, Josie Gardner writes.
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August 24th, 2018
Society and culture | South Asia
India's decision to strip over four million people of citizenship in the North-Eastern state of Assam is a form of gerrymandering aimed at alienating the states Muslim population, Shvetal Vyas Pare writes.
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May 29th, 2018
Society and culture | South Asia
India's introduction of the death penalty for the rape of a child does not solve its crisis of sexual assault. Alexandra Smith argues.
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February 12th, 2018
At 8:15pm on the 8th of November 2016, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared on live television to announce that the two highest banknote denominations of the Indian Rupee had become worthless. Citizens had until the New Year's Eve of 2016 to either bank deposit their 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee (Rs) banknotes (~AUD$10/$20 respectively) or swap them for lower banknotes at registered banks.
86% of India's cash value had been abruptly wiped out in one speech, with India's central bank destroying the now-defunct banknotes from the next day. Prime Minister Modi announced that bearers of the bills also had the option to trade old banknotes to a new replacement series of 500rs and 2000rs bills.
These bills were however initially scarce: 24 billion notes were subject to withdrawal and, according to RBI Deputy Governor R. Gandhi, just over 1 billion new notes were printed in time. Subsequently, the rest of the year was followed by mass queues, severe currency shortages, national protests and reportedly, even a number of casualties due to exhaustion from queues and crowd rushes.
One year on, the situation has stabilised and to an extent, cash flow has returned to India.
Prime Minister Modi's 'war on black money' campaign was part of a promise to curtail the plague of hidden markets upon the government's economic management. A major objective was to digitalise the economy and to force the creation of more transactional paper trails.
In 2017, Credit Suisse estimated 90%-95% of Indian transactions were cash conducted and few were ever formally recorded. Merchants of all income levels were stashing their bills to avoid their tax obligations and holding 'unaccounted' wealth. Counterfeit banknote numbers were also unacceptably high.
To combat this underground money market, Prime Minister Modi implemented a range of policies on top of demonetisation, including introducing federal GST, cancelling tens of thousands of shady business registrations and broadcasting government support behind digitalising banking.
The drastic policy aimed at curbing cash hoarding was Prime Minister Modi's 2016/17 pièce de résistance, temporarily stripping the population of cash in favour of account credit – which leads us to the cash situation of 2017/18 India.
[caption id="attachment_6615" align="alignnone" width="700"] Pictured: Low-valued, sparse 100 Rupee bill distributed to holders of 500 and 1000 Rupee bills following demonetisation (Jake Read)[/caption]
Indian (Cold, Hard) Cash
Upon India's demonetisation, 100 Rupee (AUD$2) became the next highest banknote (followed by 50rs, 20rs, 10rs and 5rs). Holders of the 500 and 1000 Rupee bills had no choice but to wait in lines for hours to accept stacks of the low-valued, now-sparse 100 Rupee bills. If lucky, they were able to access new 500 and 2000 Rupee (AUD$10/$40) bills. As the months passed, the number of 100 Rupee bills increased and were soon followed by the introduction of 200 Rupee (AUD$4) banknotes in August 2017.
Cash will remain king in India in the long-term future despite the government's large scale efforts towards digital payments. Before demonetisation, the Reserve Bank of India registered 17.9 trillion Rupees worth of "currency with the public". In a matter of weeks, this dramatically halved to under 9 trillion Rupees. RBI public data shows that week-by-week, the currency supply increased as Indian money printers worked tirelessly to print more new bills. One year later, the figure stands at 16.3 trillion Rupees, plateauing below pre-demonetisation levels.
The Indian government has heralded demonetisation a success – pointing towards the fact that while 99% of the 500/1000rs bills were handed in, cash demand in the Indian economy dropped to a new low. This indicates that instead of using cash, more Indians have been pushed into electronic payments and mobile wallets. Monthly Indian debit card transactions even rose 58% to 345.7 billion rupees in the eight months after demonetisation, from 219.4 billion rupees before demonetisation.
In the post-demonetisation "Digital India" era of increased transparency, enrolling into the Indian government's biometric database has been mandatory for submitting tax returns, spending/transferring over 50,000rs and for opening new bank accounts. This has led to 99% of Indians being digitally recorded as of the 2016/17 Financial Year, another measure at targeting India's hidden cash markets.
Prime Minister Modi and his government, albeit with harsh backlash, plan to continue their program of 'phasing out' cash reliance - at least until next year's federal election. The newly introduced 2000rs bills is considered inappropriate for frequent, everyday transactions. India is now reserving its cash for smaller purchases, with electronic payments increasingly becoming the preference of Indians for both their expensive and cheaper transactions.
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May 25th, 2017
India is home to over 200 million cows, more than any other country in the world. They roam freely on the streets, unfazed by the surrounding cries of street vendors and incessant tooting of horns as they go about their business. It is not uncommon to find that a cow has caused a traffic jam by wandering into the middle of a busy intersection.
Almost 80 per cent of India's 1.3 billion human citizens are Hindu. Cows are regarded as sacred in Hinduism, which explains why they seem to have a license to do as they please.
The cow's gentle nature embodies the religion's "do no harm" principle and forms part of the reason they are held in such high esteem. Ironically however, it is the humble cow that is at the root of widespread controversy and violence throughout India.
[caption id="attachment_5960" align="alignnone" width="3872"] A small herd of urban-dwelling cows inhabiting a street in Jaisalmer, India[/caption]
Cow slaughter is banned in 24 of 29 Indian states. Following the government's recent crackdown on butchers in the northern and western states of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, restrictions have tightened further. The butchers are suspected of selling cow meat, instead of the permitted water buffalo meat.
As India's largest meat-producing state, the beef ban comes at a great cost to many citizens in Uttar Pradesh who rely on the meat trade to make a living.
Since the election of right-wing chief minister Yogi Adityanath last month, hundreds of meat shops and slaughterhouses around the state have been forced to close. Most of the slaughterhouses are owned by Muslims, who make up 14 per cent of India's population.
Authorities claim that the new restrictions are only aimed at shutting down illegal businesses, however locals believe they are being unfairly targeted. Even small shops selling only goat, sheep and chicken have been closed, despite these meats being legal to trade.
Many in Muslim communities have earnt their livelihoods through the meat trade for decades and do not have any other skills to make money. Already poor before the new restrictions, these families now face even greater hardship and uncertainty.
It is not only Muslims who are being impacted. The resultant meat shortage in the state has also led to Hindu workers employed in legal abattoirs facing the prospect of losing their jobs.
In addition to the crackdown in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat last week increased the penalty for cow slaughter to life imprisonment. Anyone convicted of even transporting, possessing or selling beef will now also face up to ten years in jail.
Risks of severe legal punishment for cow slaughter are not the only factors sending butchers out of business. Following the new laws, meat shops around the country have been vandalised and set alight, leaving many involved in the meat trade fearing for their lives.
It is not the first time such violence has erupted due to controversy over cow slaughter.
In 2015, a 50-year-old farmer from Uttar Pradesh was violently murdered by a mob after being accused of slaughtering and eating a cow. The man was dragged from his bed and bashed in the head with a sewing machine, before being repeatedly kicked, stabbed and beaten with bricks in front of family members. Police later revealed that the meat the family had been consuming was mutton.
Last year, two Muslim cattle herders aged 15 and 35 were brutally tortured and hanged on their way to a livestock fair. The assailants are believed to be Hindu radicals who strongly opposed cattle trading.
Despite its stringent laws on cow slaughter, India paradoxically remains the world's largest exporter of beef. The beef industry claims that this is all buffalo meat, which is not prohibited in most states. However, many suspect that at least some cow meat is being smuggled out of the country.
This is certainly the case along the India-Bangladesh border, where the beef ban has indirectly resulted in the establishment of an illegal cattle smuggling trade. The high demand for beef in Bangladesh means that those willing to endanger themselves (and their cows) by navigating the dangerous river crossing fetch a high price on the other side. This is not only resulting in numerous human fatalities, but is also a counterproductive outcome of the laws aimed at protecting cows.
Whether or not they are achieving their purpose, there is no doubt that the newest regulations will impact thousands. And worse, the beef ban disproportionately burdens poor and disadvantaged groups for whom affordability renders beef a dietary staple.
By widening the gulf between Indian communities, the new regulations have inadvertently created a chasm into which humans and cows alike are liable to fall victim.
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November 8th, 2016
"Seeing the elephant" is a 19th century American saying, meaning the gaining of world experience at a significant cost. It originated from travelling circuses, where curious people would pay exorbitant sums to literally, see the elephant.
Today there is an altogether different sort of elephant, one for which the cost is incurred when it is not seen. The identity of this pachyderm is, of course, India.
India has long played second fiddle to its North-Eastern neighbour, coming up short on most metrics of hard power including economics and military strength. India's strengths in areas such as its stable democratic government have failed to make up the difference in raw growth that China has enjoyed over the last 25 years.
World Bank comparison of Chinese and Indian GDP growth since 1990
This however is beginning to change. In particular since the landslide election of Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party, India has begun to show more muscle on the international stage.
In its local region, the Modi government has been proactive in engaging its neighbours. Bhutan and Nepal were two of the first countries visited by President Modi, and have since successfully concluded important energy agreements with New Delhi.
More significant however has been India's growing interests in South-east Asia. In the 20th century India purused the "Look East" policy, aimed at capitalising on its historic and cultural connections with South-east Asia. This century India has revived this policy, and is pursuing ever closer relations with the region, in particular economic ties such as its trade deals with Singapore and Thailand.
India is also enhancing its position strategically. Vietnam in particular is developing close ties with India, and in early September the two countries signed a US $500 million dollar arms agreement. They also maintain training relationships in high tech platforms such as submarines and fighter jets.
For China this represents perhaps its most significant long term strategic challenge in Asia. While the statistics today paint a bleak picture for India in comparison to China, and a positively stark one in comparison to the US, the long-term trends are in India's favour.
In the most basic sense, India simply has a lot more untapped potential than China. China today is experiencing the slowing of growth common to all newly industrialised countries, while India remains further behind in this process. China's lead is, in this sense, transient.
Source: IMF WEO database (October 2014) for 2014 estimates, PwC projections for 2030 and 2050
India also has a number of hidden strengths. Regime stability is a controversial question in China, with many Westerners and some Chinese prediciting that the Communist Party will have to reform or collapse. Whether such bleak scenarios are true or not this issue has no hold over India, which has enjoyed 70 years of stable democratic rule.
In strategic terms India is able to play the role of an offsider. China today appears to believe that it can force the US out of Asia, and that if it does so it will be the regional hegemon. The first proposition is highly debatable. The second is geographically illiterate.
India is fundamentally tied to Asia in a way that the United States is not. If and until China can work out how to send the Indian subcontinent back towards Antarctica, Asia will be home to two billion-strong giants; neighbours who inhabit the same geographic space.
Many nations in Asia are today turning to the US for support. The issues in the South and East China Seas are largely working to the US' diplomatic favour, with many historically unfriendly Asian nations such as Vietnam seeking Washington's support. It would be folly to think that even if shorn of the US, these nations would not just turn to the next best thing.
The emerging reality in Asia is not bipolar or even unipolar, but multipolar. Even if China succeeded in forcing the US out, other competitors most of all India would emerge to take its place. Failing to take other powers into consideration only makes openings for them.
Those looking to catch a glimpse of who will be playing ringmaster in the Asia-Pacific would be wise to check in with the elephant.
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April 6th, 2015
Society and culture | South Asia
According to John Baylis, security can be defined as freedom from threats to core values for both groups and individuals. Thereby, internal security can be defined as protecting civilians within sovereign borders from threats. A culture of rape and sexual violence is thus an internal security issue because it threatens the freedom and safety of India's female population. Since the 2012 Delhi Gang Rape and the sensationalist response of the media, the world's attention has turned to India's issues of sexual violence. The existing laws have been amended with stricter effect, and recently, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a number of issues that affected women, in his first Independence Day speech. One of these issues was rape.
India's attitude towards rape culture has shifted from apathy, to recognising it as a prominent problem. This is due to the Gang Rape incident that occurred at the end of 2012, when a woman and her friend were raped on a bus home. This reprehensible event caused an uproar igniting both global and local interest in India's attitudes towards sexual violence, largely because of the media's constant attention to the horrific events that transpired. It was a rape case like no other, arousing everyday people's emotions to the horrific nature of sexual violence. As a result, the event energised Indian activists, women and government officials.
Rape Statistics
According to the latest statistics from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the number of rapes reported in India has shot up from 24,923 in 2012 to 33,707 in 2013. In Delhi, the number of reported rapes almost doubled from 585 in 2012 to 1,441 in 2014. In addition to these statistics, in India a rape occurs every 21 minutes. These alarming statistics are undoubtedly an underestimation, as many cases go unreported. This is because of the shame that is placed on the victim and her family afterwards. If rape cases are reported it is common for the police to be bribed, and those families that do report a rape to the police are liable to be ridiculed and, finally, intimidated into dropping the case. Cases that do progress to litigation can in theory be won, but the process takes an average of eight years, and sentences are typically low.
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Masses Mobilised
Until the 2012 Gang Rape, it was near impossible for Indian women to seek justice for sexual violence. In response to the gang rape, the day after the attack, protests were held and the media was informed. There were hundreds of young urban students in attendance as well as the local Indian newspaper editorials and television was dominated by the sexual violence discourse. As a result India modified its sexual violence laws and a bill containing harsher punishments for rapists was passed by India's parliament. This legislation may never have reached the forefront of the political agenda, had it not been for the Gang Rape incident. The media's role in covering the event led to a mobilisation of the masses, seeking to bring change into a patriarchal system.
Seeking Justice
Late last year, justice was taken into the masses' hands when a 40-year old man was caught raping a teenage girl in Rajasthan, captured on a smart phone via the video function. The girl was taken to a nearby warehouse but her screaming was so loud that a group of people came to her rescue. The man was pulled off the girl by the group who then stripped him, hacked off his genitals with a meat cleaver, and threw him in the street- all as the scene was filmed on smartphones. This brutal vigilantism after rape incidents, instead of pursuing justice through the law, is another growing issue. It is indicative that communities are losing faith in India's criminal justice system. This is due to the long process of the judicial system, and the inefficient nature of the police force, and other law enforcement bodies.
However, despite the attitudes that changed as a result of the 2012 Gang Rape, the media is not consistently hovering on the topic of sexual violence. An example of this is when a Danish tourist was raped in New Delhi earlier this year. The woman, who was lost and seeking assistance, approached a group of men for directions, men who then raped her. When this case was reported it appeared grouped with other sexual violence crimes that occurred during the period.
The response taken by the media to not publicise this event to the same extent as the Gang Rape may be due to a number of reasons. First, this event was not considered as sensationalist enough to be constantly reported, secondly, rape cases occur too frequently to be constantly reported on. Thirdly, was the media blatantly stating that some rapes are more important than other cases? The answer to these questions may never be known.
However, despite the media's sensationalist attention on two different rape cases, this issue still remains prevalent and a constant internal security threat. Although the masses have already been mobilised, and the foundations have been laid to ensure that this threat is addressed. It is the law enforcing bodies need to adjust their efficacy to match the masses.
The Role of the Media
In August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke from the Red Fort on India's 68th Independence Day. Prime Minister Modi addressed a number of issues, one of which was India's rape culture. He encouraged Indian parents to engage in their sons' and daughters' lives. To not limit questions such as 'Where are you going?' 'When will you be coming home?' What are you doing?' to daughters but also to sons. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the topic of rape in a globalised world demonstrating his acknowledgement of the issue and how wider nations feel about India's response to its rape culture. It will be interesting to see how the different communities of India will respond to Modi's suggestions. In terms of mobilising the masses, Modi's speech recognising the rape issue confirmed it as a state problem, an internal security issue that needs to be overcome. How India and the world takes to Modi's words will be interesting to watch.
It is important to consider that although the media has highlighted the severity of rape in India in a number of ways, sexual violence and rape still remain a crime that is widespread and strongly entrenched into Indian culture. Thus, whether or not the media in India sensationally reports or merely reports on every rape case is irrelevant, as awareness has been laid with many Indians now understanding the threat of rape to half of India's population.
Despite the media generating awareness and public interest in sexual violence in India, the media is unable to constantly expose sexual violence crimes. Furthermore, the media's attention does not keep up with the country's justice system in regards to rape issues, rendering it difficult for the uproar of communities to access justice.
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May 30th, 2014
Karen Dhamija explores the similarities between Indian elections and weddings.
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EP Review: Guilt by Shields
Guest Reviewer: Matt Dickinson
Shields are a 5 piece metal outfit from North London, formed in 2012. Since their most successful video was uploaded in late 2013 ('I Just Feel Hate') it has received 463,000 views – a feat which put the band on the radar and led to tours with big name bands such as Suicide Silence, Born Of Osiris & Betraying the Martyrs – as well as supporting slots with Chelsea Grin. Since then the band have been trying new sounds and writing to put this ep together. Sam Kubrick (vocals + guitar) says the Guilt is honest and open with deep topics like addiction and relationships covered.
Guilt kicks off with 'I've Dealt With Worse' a track that slowly builds in atmosphere until the 44 second mark, then it hits you full on with brutal guitars and vocals. There's clearly a sense of fury and heaviness here, yet it is intertwined with a well crafted understanding and use of more melodic elements. Second track 'No Hope' is a particularly brutal affair yet it still has room for the melodic vocals in parts that blend nicely and make the EP more accessible, and give it more depth than it just being an all out assault.
Title track 'Guilt'opens with brutality and carries on that way – hitting you with harsh vocals from the start, it's a pacey and punchy track that highlights the ability of this band to take a less subtle approach. Main single 'Jordan' is a more melodic affair – sounding like it wouldn't be out of place on an Architects record. Closer 'But This Feels Worse' starts out slowly and builds into the more brutal side of the band; possibly the ideal way to showcase what it is they do well.
For me this Guilt is a well polished EP that does an excellent job of mixing brutality with melody – something I am certainly a fan of. I've had it on repeat all morning and it gets better everytime, with new things jumping out at you with each listen.
Guilt is an 8.5/10 for me!
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UCF cyber defense team places 2nd in national competition
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This is a very popular dish of Indian cottage cheese simmered in a gravy of pureed spinach with lots of herbs and spices. I consider this a very nourishing dish and a great way to get your greens!
Ingredients: Paneer, Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Cream, Bay Leaf, Cilantro, Red Chili Powder, Green Chilies, Spinach, Ghee, Oil, Garam Masala, Cashew
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W.A.v. Hendrick Hudson Central School District
The Second Circuit held that the district court properly deferred to the decision of the New York State Review Officer (SRO), which concluded that student W.E. was not denied a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for the eighth grade school year and that Northwood School was not an appropriate unilateral private school placement for the ninth grade school year. Accordingly, the court affirmed the district court's November 2016 judgment and order in part. To the extent that the district court failed to accord appropriate deference to the SRO's conclusion that Northwood did not provide W.E. specially designed instruction so as to constitute an appropriate private school placement for the tenth grade school year, the court reversed in part the district court's opinion and vacated the award of tuition reimbursement to plaintiffs for that school year. The court also affirmed a July 2017 opinion and order granting the district court's grant of summary judgment and vacating the award of compensatory education for the eighth grade year. View "W.A.v. Hendrick Hudson Central School District" on Justia Law
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Mr. & Mrs. P. v. West Hartford Board of Education
The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in an action brought by parents of a student with an emotional disturbance against the school district. The parents claimed that the school district violated procedural requirements, provided an inadequate individualized education program (IEP) for more than two school years, and offered an inadequate IEP for a third year, which denied the student a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The court agreed with the district court that the school district provided and offered the student a FAPE at all times and that any procedural violations did not entitle the parents to any relief. View "Mr. & Mrs. P. v. West Hartford Board of Education" on Justia Law
Mr. & Mrs. P. v. West Hartford Board of Education
The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's judgment in an action brought by parents of a student with an emotional disturbance against the school district. The parents claimed that the school district violated procedural requirements, provided an inadequate individualized education program (IEP) for more than two school years, and offered an inadequate IEP for a third year, which denied the student a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The court agreed with the district court that the school district provided and offered the student a FAPE at all times and that any procedural violations did not entitle the parents to any relief. View "Mr. & Mrs. P. v. West Hartford Board of Education" on Justia Law
Johnson v. Perry
Plaintiff filed suit alleging that defendant, the principal of Capital Prep, violated plaintiff's First Amendment right of freedom of assembly and his state-law right to be free from the intentional infliction of emotional distress in banning plaintiff from attending virtually all Capital Prep events, on or off school property, because of his opposition to defendant's bullying and harassing efforts to compel plaintiff's daughter to remain a member of the girls varsity basketball team. The district court denied defendant's motion for summary judgment based on qualified immunity. The Second Circuit dismissed the appeal insofar as it related to the claimed due process violation, holding that the claim was not properly before the court. As to the First Amendment claim, the court held that defendant's motion for summary judgment was properly denied to the extent that plaintiff complained of being banned from events beyond school property and from sports contests on school property to which the public was invited; but defendant was entitled to qualified immunity as a matter of law to the extent that he banned plaintiff from school property otherwise. Accordingly, the court affirmed in part, reversed in part, and dismissed in part. View "Johnson v. Perry" on Justia Law
A.M. v. N.Y.C. Department of Education
Plaintiff, on behalf of herself and her autistic son, filed suit under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., against the DOE, seeking tuition reimbursement and claiming procedural and substantive violations of the IDEA. The district court affirmed the denial of relief. The court concluded that there were no procedural violations of the IDEA. However, the court concluded that plaintiff's son was denied a free and appropriate education (FAPE) because there were significant deficiencies rendering the individualized education program (IEP) inadequate. Accordingly, the court vacated and remanded for further proceedings. View "A.M. v. N.Y.C. Department of Education" on Justia Law
B.C. v. Mount Vernon Sch. Dist.
Plaintiffs, individually and on behalf of their respective daughters J.C. and T.H., filed suit against District Defendants and NYSED Defendants. Plaintiffs claim that the district court erred in concluding that plaintiffs did not make a prima facie showing of discrimination against District Defendants pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504), 29 U.S.C. 794 et seq. In this case, plaintiffs' disparate impact claim relies exclusively on data concerning students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. The court concluded that, aside from their receipt of special education services, the record is devoid of any evidence as to whether the students included in the data qualify as disabled under the ADA or Section 504. Because, as a matter of law, an IDEA disability does not necessarily constitute a disability under the ADA or Section 504, the court concluded that plaintiffs' data does not establish "a significantly adverse or disproportionate impact on persons of a particular type produced by the defendant's facially neutral acts or practices." Therefore, the court concluded that plaintiffs failed to make their prima facie showing that District Defendants' academic intervention services (AIS) policy adversely impacted individuals protected by the ADA and Section 504. The court concluded that the district court properly entered summary judgment in favor of District Defendants as to the ADA and Section 504 claims. Likewise, the district court properly entered summary judgment on their derivative Section 1983 claim against the District Defendants. The court affirmed the judgment. View "B.C. v. Mount Vernon Sch. Dist." on Justia Law
Montesa v. Schwartz
Plaintiffs, students who are currently enrolled in the District's public school system, filed suit alleging that a majority of the School Board are of the Orthodox/Hasidic Jewish faith or are sympathetic to the interests of the Orthodox/Hasidic Jewish community. Plaintiffs claim that the Board Defendants have promoted the Hasidic Jewish faith in violation of the First Amendment. Plaintiffs argue that defendants' unconstitutional actions contributed to the defunding of the public school system, which in turn injured plaintiffs by depriving them of educational opportunities and by damaging their psychological and mental well‐being.The court held that plaintiffs lack standing to assert an Establishment Clause claim against defendants because they are only indirectly affected by the conduct alleged to violate the Establishment Clause. Therefore, it is unnecessary to decide whether defendants are entitled to absolute or qualified immunity. View "Montesa v. Schwartz" on Justia Law
Doe v. Columbia University
Plaintiff, a Columbia University student, appealed the dismissal of his amended complaint for failure to state a claim. Plaintiff alleged that the University violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and state law, by acting with sex bias in investigating him and suspending him for an alleged sexual assault. The court concluded that the complaint meets the low standard described in Littlejohn v. City of New York, by alleging facts giving rise to a plausible minimal inference of bias sufficient to survive a motion to dismiss, which the court held applies to Title IX cases. In this case, the complaint alleged that both the investigator and the panel declined to seek out potential witnesses plaintiff had identified as sources of information favorable to him; the investigator and the panel failed to act in accordance with University procedures designed to protect accused students; and the investigator, the panel, and the reviewing Dean reached conclusions that were incorrect and contrary to the weight of the evidence. Accordingly, the court vacated and remanded. View "Doe v. Columbia University" on Justia Law
L.O. ex rel. K.T. v. N.Y.C. Dep't of Educ.
Plaintiff, on behalf of herself and her son, K.T., filed suit under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., against the DOE. At issue is the adequacy of three individualized education programs (IEP), which were characterized by a pattern of procedural violations of the IDEA committed by the DOE, and whether these errors deprived K.T. of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for a period of three consecutive years. The court concluded that the procedural violations in formulating each IEP, when taken together, deprived K.T. of a FAPE for each school year. The DOE displayed a pattern of indifference to the procedural requirements of the IDEA and carelessness in formulating K.T.'s IEPs over the period of many years, repeatedly violating its obligations under the statute, which consequently resulted in the deprivation of important educational benefits to which K.T. was entitled by law. Accordingly, the court reversed the judgment of the district court and remanded for further proceedings. On remand, the district court is directed to consider, in the first instance, what, if any, relief plaintiff is entitled to as an award for K.T.'s FAPE deprivations. View "L.O. ex rel. K.T. v. N.Y.C. Dep't of Educ." on Justia Law
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Salazar v. King
Plaintiffs filed a class action alleging that federal student loans were fraudulently procured on their behalf when the Wilford beauty schools falsely certified that plaintiffs had an ability‐to‐benefit (ATB) from the education they received from Wilfred. Plaintiffs allege that the DOE's refusal to temporarily suspend collection of the student loan debt of putative class members, and refusal to send them notice of their potential eligibility for a discharge, was arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 701. The court concluded that it has jurisdiction to review this case because plaintiffs had standing when they filed their class action complaint and this case fits into the narrow exception to the mootness doctrine for class action claims that are "inherently transitory." On the merits, the court held that plaintiffs are entitled to judicial review because there is sufficient law to apply to the challenged agency decisions. The text of the relevant statute directs that the DOE "shall" discharge a borrower's loan liability when a school has falsely certified a student's ATB. DOE's regulations and informal agency guidance direct that the DOE "shall" temporarily suspend collection on loans and notify borrowers of their possible eligibility for a discharge when the DOE has reliable information that a borrower "may be eligible" for discharge. Because plaintiffs' claims are judicially reviewable under the APA, the court vacated and remanded. View "Salazar v. King" on Justia Law
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The shipment of weapons found on the El Mukhtar motor vessel was seized.
"Let's be proud of our soldiers: Operation Sophia is the EU's most important security operation. A vessel inspection is a complicated and risky task. Thus, its successful implementation not only shows a high level of preparedness of Lithuanian soldiers and their professionalism, but also marks a strong and tangible contribution by Lithuania to international security," Defence Minister Raimundas Karoblis said in a press release.
The Lithuanian boarding team found several types of weapons and ammunition, including machine guns, AK47 rifles, grenade launchers, mortars, grenades and explosives, on the vessel headed for Libya. All weapons were transferred to the German ship Rhein to be checked and disposed of.
"This case shows that when participating in international operations, Lithuanian soldiers carry out their tasks professionally and decisively," Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Jonas Vytautas Žukas was quoted as saying in the press release.
Any evidence related to the transportation of items prohibited under the arms embargo on Libya will be sent to the relevant authorities of EU member states and their findings will be submitted to the UN Sanctions Committee, the ministry said.
Lithuania has been contributing to Operation Sophia since 2015. Fifteen Lithuanian soldiers are currently taking part in it.


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A video has emerged of the moment a Secret Service agent turns up at a woman's front door just hours after she made a disparaging comment about Donald Trump on Facebook.
The footage was filmed in San Antonio, Texas, and shows the agent, along with an SAPD officer standing outside the woman's door as they try to question her, while the woman's nephew films them.
The video apparently starts just moments after the two men tried to get inside the house and 'intimidate' the woman.
However, it turned out the men did not have a warrant, and when asked whether she had committed a crime, was under arrest or was being charged with anything, they replied: 'not at this point, no.'
You can watch it here:
The nephew who uploaded the video said:
My aunt posted a comment on a post about Donald Trump and a few hours later the secret service came to our home with a local police officer. Before I began recording the agent was trying to intimidate and get in our home without a warrant. After an exchange of words they left.
As the footage shows, when asked what's going on by her nephew, the woman – called Candice – says:
I made comments online so the secret service came to my door with a SAPD that works with them
Rifling through his papers, the Secret Service agent tries to ask Candice a number of questions, to which she replies they are 'none of his concern'.
She says:
Is this mandatory? Do I need to speak to you? Am I under arrest and I being charged with anything? Anything?
When the agent says no, Candice asks them why they are there.
He says:
I'm here to ask you about these statements you made online.
He then reads the specific statement that Candice apparently posted on Facebook.
It reads:
Can someone shoot that fool between the eyes already and call it a day
Candice goes on:
So what you're saying is I don't have freedom of speech? That I can't say what I want to, is that the concern? Did I commit a crime by expressing what I said?
The heated conversation between the agent and Candice goes on, until it finally emerges that it's not actually mandatory for her to answers his questions, and has the right to seek legal representation before doing so.
As a compromise, the agent agrees to give Candice his number so they can continue their conversation at a later date. However, even though the agent is holding a pen and paper in his hands, he asks her to get her own. Which just seems petty. Eventually, he writes down his contact details using his own pen and paper.
Candice ends by saying:
It's alright. Not everyone agrees with their commander-in-chief. Poor fucking them.
Is freedom of speech under threat? Is this what Trump's Secret Service agents do with their days? I better start redacting this article…
If you have a story you want to tell send it to UNILAD via [email protected]
Charlie Cocksedge is a journalist at UNILAD. He graduated from the University of Manchester with an MA in Creative Writing, where he learnt how to write in the third person, before getting his NCTJ. His work has also appeared in such places as The Guardian, PN Review and the bin.


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BATON ROUGE, LA (readMedia)-- Four students from Saline were granted an achievement for being inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi:
TROY (readMedia)-- Steven Towell of Saline, MI, was a summer 2012 graduate who graduated from Walsh College on September 12, 2012, with a Master of Science in Information Assurance degree.
Southeast Michigan's Walsh College (walshcollege.edu), a private, non-profit all-business college that is one of Michigan's largest graduate schools of business, integrates application and theory to prepare graduates for successful careers.
The Saline High School boys track and field team improved to 2-0 in the SEC red with a 109-28 victory over Bedford Tuesday.
Here are Saline's top performers.
Wednesday, 2013 Apr 17th
The Saline High School girls' track team won its second straight SEC Red meet Tuesday at Bedford, 111-26.
Here are the top performers:
Moms can rent tables at the show for $20.
Tuesday, 2013 Apr 16th
The first team captains meeting for the Saline Relay for Life takes place at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 17 at Brecon Village.
The meeting is open to representatives of teams that have already registered to take part in this year's local fight against cancer. The meeting is also open to anyone thinking about entering a team in the Relay for Live event, which takes place June 29-30 at Crabtree Field behind Liberty School.
Saline's varsity girls tennis team defeated Detroit Country Day 5-3.
The city will try to negotiate a lower rate with Swisher Commercial or move on to a new firm after Monday's vote.
When it comes to the Saline City Council budget, the sky is not falling, says Saline City Councilor Lee Bourgoin.
At Monday night's pre-meeting workshop on the city budget, Bourgoin said the city has money hidden in several line items, though not deceptively, that can help tax increases. He also said the city can improve its position with other revenue enhancements and cuts.
Allison Collins aims to put a new flag in every Saline Area Schools classroom.
A plan announced by Democrats Monday would repeal the pension tax and restore the child deduction and homestead property tax credit.
Lacrosse Team Falls to 3-3
The Saline varsity lacrosse team was defeated by South Lyon, 12-3. Saline fell to 3-3 on the season. Saline hosts Huron Friday night at 7 p.m. The junior varsity team improved to 6-0 with a 7-3 win over South Lyon. Saline's freshman team lost 7-4 to Walled Lake Central's junior varsity team.
Softball Team Opens With Doubleheader Sweep
The Saline varsity softball team opened the 2013 season by sweeping their hosts from Tecumseh, 4-3 and 8-3.
Saline lost the opener 10-0 and was down 4-1 in the second game before battling back for the split in a matchup of two of Michigan's top baseball teams.
Monday, 2013 Apr 15th
Friday was a morning for family fun at the Saline Area Fire Department firehouse.
The annual Firehouse Friday open house, sponsored by W4 Country radio host Brian "Bubba" Cowan and Key Bank, featured a free breakfast, tours of the fire engines, crafts, visits from Saline Community Fair calves, and a chance for kids to meet the local firefighters.
"We love Firehouse Fridays. It's nice to bring the families down before school and let the kids get a chance to see the fire department and all our gear and equipment," Fire Chief Craig Hoeft said.
Sunday, 2013 Apr 14th
The new all-terrain vehicle should help the fire department battle field fires and brush fires and give the department more agility when it comes to off-road rescues.
The downtown Saline business has been making people look their best for 25 years.


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|Shri Madhav Gadgil, Founder, Centre of Ecological Sciences
|Shri Ajay Mathur, Director General, TERI
Subject: Environmental Challenges
Date: 18th December 2018
Venue: BPST Main Lecture Hall, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi
Resource Persons: Prof. Madhav Gadgil, Founder Centre for Ecological Sciences
Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, The Energy and Research Institute TERI
A workshop on the subject "Environmental Challenges" was held under the aegis of Speaker's Research Initiative on 18 December, 2018. Prof. Madhav Gadgil, Founder Centre for Ecological Sciences and Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General, The Energy and Research Institute TERI were the experts invited to present their views on the subject.
Shri Rahul Dev, Honorary Advisor, SRI began the first workshop of the winter session by welcoming the experts and the Members of Parliament who were present. After giving a brief introduction of the resource persons, he called upon Prof. Madhav Gadgil to present his views on the subject.
Prof. Madhav Gadgil began his presentation by saying that he would share his experiences along with general principles supported by three case studies. He started with the example of recent catastrophe that had unfolded in the form of Kerala floods. According to him the suggestions made by Western Ghats Ecological Expert Panel had been neglected altogether and opined that if they had been considered and acted upon the disaster could have been averted.
In his first case study he talked about the Hydro electricity project on the river Chalakudi in the Athirappilly panchayat, district Thrissur, Kerala. After detailed studies on this project the following conclusions were made:
1. It was found that the expected generation of the power from the hydro resources was overestimated and the whole project was a negative energy project i.e. spending more to generate less.
2. After building this dam the waterfall would go dry and the tourist spot would lose its attraction and eventually the revenue.
3. If the project had commissioned the irrigation near that region might have been adversely affected.
4. A large area of land would have been inundated, leading to large scale unsettlement.
Citing these reasons the Nagar Parishad and village panchayats had passed a resolution and axed the project .
He further added that one of the major reasons for floods was construction of huge number of dams without any technical and economic justifications. He pointed out that the lack of regular water level monitoring in the dams and reservoirs led to floods like the one that was seen in Kerala. He suggested that better rainfall predictions complemented with scientific planning for storage of water in reservoirs could avert such situations. Further, he opined that the decision making processes in this regard should be decentralized and local population's views and concerns should be taken into consideration and acted upon.
Prof. Gadgil took up " Kudumbashree " as his second case study and said "It is a programme in Kerala in which Women have formed a cooperative and taken up fallow lands for cultivation. This initiative has not only given them employment but also dignity of life and food security. These women could'nt afford the expensive chemical fertilizers so they have started using the organic ones making their product environmental friendly and organic". He was of the opinion that Government incentivises chemical fertilisers in the form of subsidies which should be stopped and shifted to those who use organic inputs and natural methods of farming. Citing Australia he said that they already had a system like this in place. Similarly he felt that the issue of stubble burning in Northern India could also be resolved through this incentivisation model.
Speaking of the district Gadhchiroli in Maharashtra, Prof Gadgil said Forest Rights Act had been implemented in 2008 which had decriminalised the use of forest produce and had given ownership to the forest dwellers/tribals. He added that lots of lives had been benefited from the plantation of bamboo and tendupatta in this area. It had given them livelyhood with dignity. Gram Sabhas had been getting sufficient amount of money which was being distributed among Members setting aside a portion for village development, forest development and other such programmes. Concluding his talk he said that the solution to the environmental issues was not to criminalise the voilations but to incentivise the good enviromental practices. He felt that by giving ownership rights and livelihood to the people we could encourage them to inculate practices which were in harmony with the nature.
Dr. Ajay Mathur focused on urban pollution which has become a country wide phenomena . He said, "...one can observe this thick cloud of smoke from the skies of Himachal to Bangladesh and also in western part of India , it is primarily because of emissions of coal based power plants, industries and households. The magnitude of this smoke forms a layer of cloud in the sky. Air Pollution is not the problem of Delhi or any one city but it is a nationwide problem...". He added that, secondary pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, urea, ammonia and other particulate matter had been added into the atmosphere. He was of the view that steps like clean fuel in the households, uninterrupted power supply could considerably reduce the air pollution. Citing the example of Chembur in Mumbai he said, "Due to Thermal and Fertiliser plant it had a severe air pollution". Therefore it was imperative to identify the sources of pollution in order to act upon them. Dealing with measures for Air quality improvement, he suggested the following key actions:
Further, taking up the second domain of his talk about water pollution, Dr. Mathur listed the following issues pertaining to water quality:
The following key actions of Water Quality Improvement were suggested:
Waste ( Municipal Solid Waste ) Related Issues
Suggested Key Actions for the Waste Management
Waste to Compost
Harvesting landfill gas(LFG)
Landfill free cities
Climate Change
Key mitigation policies and actions
Issues and Solutions
He then concluded his presentation and the floor was open for a question-answer session.
A Member raised an issue as to why we had not thought of positive incentives for environmental friendly conduct and also curtailing negative regulations. In response Prof. Madhav Gadgil replied that we in India had to seriously start discussing this issue and make way for legislation for this after consultations with various sections of society.
A Member from a tribal constituency asked, "...In hindsight, implementing Forest and Tribal Rights Acts some people with vested interests are diverting the land to commercial use and eventually resulting in deforestation. How can a public representative prevent this from happening?..."
Prof. Gadgil replied that cases like these were an example of people mistaking Forest Rights Act 2005 as a individual right than community right. He urged the public representatives to make sure that this misinterpretation is removed and rights of the community are given priority.
One Member said, "politics have destroyed more forests than anything else since independence". He added besides forests being destroyed considerable damage has also been done to animal population. In this context he lauded schemes like Ujjwala Yojna and said, schemes like these will gradually reduce the use of wood as house hold fuel. Similarly he felt that there should be alternate material for building houses.
Disagreeing with this, another Member is intervened and said, "Dudhwa National Park which comes in his constituency and close to India Nepal border the area under forest cover has actually increased. He said in this area there are 38 revenue villages and each having a population close to 40 thousand, but despite human settlements the area under forest cover has increased".
On the issue of stubble burning popularly known as parali a Member suggested that it could be addressed through following initiatives:
In response to a question raised by one of Members as to how much air pollution was being caused by cars, Dr. Ajay Mathur replied that only three percent of the total air pollution was caused by cars. He suggested that better car upkeep, introduction of Bharat Stage fuels, Biofuels policy, old vehicles scrapping policy, amendments in Motor vehicle Act, electronic vehicle policy could check air pollution in metropolitan cities.
Thereafter, the workshop concluded.


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How To Make A Solar Shrub
If you are looking for a way to keep your cell phone or tablet charged when outside, If you are not by a plug or in your vehicle, then a solar battery charger is a great idea. You can make a solar shrub to do this as a decorative item to have for a table on your patio.
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Harbor House
We have to say that we think Harbor House is overrated. Maybe it's the crowded, special day times we come, or the new chef, but the quality of food seems to have gone downhill. Although the oysters were good, if overpriced, the halibut and rainbow trout were overcooked, dry and tasteless. The clam strip appetizer were fried to the point of being burnt. The key lime pie was good, but looked repackaged. All in all, Red Lobster quality, for three times the price. Also, the served was a little haughty and cool. We'd recommend Lake Park Bistro instead, out of the whole Bartolotta group.
Easily one of the top 5 meals I've had in my life. The 2 servers (Stacy and Jessica) were fantastic and a real asset to your team.
One small criticism is there was someone singing when we walked in that was extremely loud and almost made me walk out as quickly as I walked in.
My go to in Milwaukee! The best Martinis, steak and seafood for sure!
Location , location, location....beautiful setting, and great serivice. (Enrigue was very attentive and excellent)
Great food great service great time! Will definitely be back again, and will bring more people with me.
Second time we've been here this month, brunch and now dinner with friends. Food was outstanding and service was impeccable! Can't wait to return
The food was not as good as it has been in the pass. Was not to busy not that that would be an excuse for so so good. A little disappointed
I loved everything about this restaurant - especially the service!
We went here for an early Father's Day. We were seated promptly and our waitress Genevieve was courteous and timely. The view at Harbor House is amazing. Now to the food. The shell fish bisque, which I had, was very good and my husband liked his clam chowder. We both live crab cakes and chose that as our entree. Unfortunately, we can't even say it was bad, that would have required it to have flavor. A good crab cake in my opinion should not need to be smothered in tartare sauce. Not to not that the cake itself was much smaller than the bun. In my opinion a seafood restaurant should know better than that. I lived there n FL for many years but have also had crab cakes in the mid Atlantic region and out west. This was hands down at the bottom of the list. I must confess when the manager came by we did not say anything as there were people sitting around us within earshot. We did not take pictures of the food case well, it was not worth memorializing.
The Lobster Bisque was amazing. The service was great. The Lake Michigan view was breathtaking.
Setting superb, evening lighting with lake reflections magical, service cavalier, scallops appetizer perfect balance, Alaskan salmon entree' w/risotto bland, swordfish nice, coffee delish...recommend eat at the bar, enjoy the vibe and appetizers/rolls, and skip the reluctant wait staff.
Has a lot of potential, but cramming way too many tables in there. Noise level is accordingly high. Food is ok but the overall experience is just not worth it.
My friend recommended this place for my family and I to enjoy a little lunch after our court house wedding. We wanted a cozy spot that offered a spectacular view! This place definitely fit the bill. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. Our waitress brought my new hubby and I each a glass of champagne. Lunch was phenomenal and enjoyed every bite. Definitely will be back and highly recommend!
The food was outstanding, the service was attentive but not in your face. Enjoyed the view as well!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our business lunch at Harbor House. We had guests from out of town that loved the stunning view of the Art Museum and the Milwaukee skyline. A couple people enjoyed the succulent scallops, others enjoyed crab cakes and the perch sandwich. Would highly recommend Harbor House for any occasion when you want excellent food and a great venue.
Exceptional food and service. Frequently you get one or the other but not both. Five stars!
Our server Krystal was wonderful. So was the other server ( cannot remember her name). Food was awesome!
Cant wait to go back again. The food was fresh, the views were amazing and I really enjoyed myself.
Great Food! Great Customer Service! The waiter was excellent and explain the delicious dishes that was available for that day! Was also helpful with the wine list! The service was very fast !
We always have a wonderful experience at Harbor House. Love being right on Lake Michigan and our food is always delicious.
Tuna was over cooked, crab cake was just okay for the price and service was average. Desserts were the highlight. For the price would go elsewhere.
Everything was wonderful. However, we hit a very busy evening -- graduation parties, special Brewers function in the back room, loud music in the bar area that spilled into dining area. It was much noisier than we would have hoped.
We were welcomed with Champagne as it was our anniversary, this was a very nice touch. We ordered oysters rockefeller for our appetizer, they were perfect, simply amazing, taste spot on. I had the Wedge husband had the bisque for starters both well done. The problem was with my entree. I ordered filet medium, I got filet rare, they immediately took it back to cook some more, meanwhile I urged my husband to eat so his branzino wouldn't be cold, his fish was very good. By the time I got my steak back it was well done, not medium, at this point my husband was done with his fish so I just had them box it up. they included two complementary desserts which was a very nice touch but I would have preferred my filet cooked properly so my spouse and i could enjoy our dinners together. For a restaurant of this caliber there is no excuse for improperly cooked main entrees, especially an item that is a staple on their menu.
Harbor House has a scenic location and sound interior design. The seafood had a better quality than many other restaurants, and the brunch options were diverse and done well. The desserts and baked-goods were impressive, given that the establishment is a restaurant and not a bakery. My only suggestions are as follows:
The omelettes were well-made by friendly staff, though the dish itself could have been made more interesting with better or more-carefully provided ingredients, particularly spices and cheeses, but also vegetables.
The servers were friendly and approachable, but we received conflicting instructions as to whether we should wait for the server, make an order, or begin with brunch. There was an odd delay in any staff assisting us or providing clarity, and, despite being seated and having spoken with a member of the staff, we did not seem to be assigned a server until I flagged someone down from the kitchen who had a moment to speak with another staff member. The experience might benefit from a more streamlined approach to dining or certainty that guests could be assisted once seated. However, all of the staff were respectful and kind during our interactions.
Amazing food, great atmosphere & service! We could not stop talking about how great the entire experience was, from sitting at the bar enjoying drinks & the great entertainment by the bartenders to the delicious meals with a beautiful view.
1st time at Harbor House for an anniversary dinner. Views were amazing, service was phenomenal, food was outstanding,
atmosphere was up beat. The meal was not an inexpensive dinner by any means, but worth every penny. I would recommend it, and we will return!
Excellent venue with even better service. Great place for a Saturday lunch.
I'm from Indy and I wanted to eat at a nice sea food restaurant and found Harbor House. The view is absolutely beautiful. We sat outside on a wonderful day, with the sunshine and the breeze, it was wonderful. It got busy very quickly, but I don't feel like the service started to lack in anyway. I don't have any other experience to compare the price to, but the prices ranged from $20-$40 for entrees, which I expected.
You walk in and you know it's going to be noisy. We approached the desk and waited. The hostess was doing something in the computer and did not look up. She finally acknowledged our presence and checked our reservations. We were the first of our party of 5 to arrive and she asked us if we wanted to wait (right there?) or wanted to be seated. Our table was near the front and we had to weave the length of the building to get there. I felt there were too many tables in the building. We sat and ordered a drink. As our friends arrived they did the same. As our conversation went on we realized the server never asked us for our food order. We had to ask the person filling our water. She finally did. Our food did come out in a reasonable time. I had the swordfish. It was very dry. I wanted to complain to the waitress but she did not return. I finally ate it. In sum poor service, uneven food and very pricey for just the view.
Awesome as usual. Known for seafood but the steaks are incredible too
We truly love harbor house, but have noticed the increased number of tables and how close they are to one another. It has taken away from some of the ambience this restaurant typically has and also increased the noise level.
Service is great, food is great, view is spectacular!
Harbor house has great food and the restaurant is very nice. The wait staff was very nice and always came around to ask if we needed anything. It is a bit pricey but the food is really fresh and the fish is sent in.
great upscale/buisness restaurant in Milwaukee. my wife and I even got complementary champagne for our anniversary
Food and service was delicious!!
A lovely restaurant on the water. Service and food are excellent. Very patient, helpful staff. When full, the restaurant is noisy, but not intolerable.
Went to dinner with three others from UW-M and were seated right on time for our reservation. View was amazing and the filet cut like butter. My friend had the bone in rib eye and ate every bite except the bone, so I am certain he enjoyed his. Waitstaff was attentive but waited for a break in our conversation to check on us. We had a wonderful time and a dinner we will remember.
Everything was perfect! Delicious food and. A beautiful patio to dine on and a great view of the lake ❤
Another great meal at Harbor House. And you can't beat the location. Go! You'll love it.
Staff was amazing and accommodating. Food was impeccable and sitting at the chef table was such a treat.
For years I have been hearing about Harbor House and how wonderful it was. So, this week when I was in Milwaukee, I wanted to dine there and see what everyone had been talking about. It was a huge and expensive disappointment. I could have been there on an off-night but since the place was less than a quarter full, can't blame the crowds. It seemed that both the food and service were lacking that evening.
1. I ordered Oysters Rockefeller, a dish that most every fish restaurant makes these days. It was served almost cold and had very little flavor. I sent it back and the second time it was a bit warmer but lacked taste. That dish usually explodes with flavor.
2. Next, I ordered the fried clam plate. Again, disappointing for quite a hefty price, no less. The plate was about 80% fries for filler. The clams consisted of maybe a half cup of fried clams which wasn't enough for even an appetizer size. The tiny portion of clams looked silly sitting atop the huge portion of fries.
3. My wife order the sample plate of fresh oysters. Usually at an upscale fish restaurant, the server will point out to the customer the names of the various oysters and where they came from. Not here. The server dropped them off and left with no explanation. Really?!
All this left me unimpressed and disappointed that I spent a lot of money for a mediocre dinner. Let me recommend another restaurant that we dined at the next night which was fabulous and did things right - Third Coast Provisions, downtown Milwaukee. It was a great experience!


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