Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: This is a public charter school. EKA is a great option to CCSD. iPads are great, technology is wonderful, but my favorite part of this elementary school is the "pods.". They put four classes together in one large area. The kids have an advisor (homeroom teacher) and then they break out into groups depending on their reading & math level. For my son, this is what he needed. In a regular classroom, the teacher will divide out the children based on reading levels, and then work with each group one at a time. This leaves 3/4 of the classroom working on their own. At EKA, there is no time that the kids are not learning. Only draw back is that there is no "cafeteria." They have lunch catered in. It is healthy and reasonably priced, but you must order at least 48 hours in advance. They draw back is that you, as mom, cannot forget lunch because there is no back up of school lunch. They do have a vending machine with lunchables and vitamin water. I have been very happy with EKA so far.

Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: As a long-time dweller of one of the best barbeque cities in the world (Memphis, TN.), I regularly frequented the Memphis-in-May festival's BBQ Championship. Top Notch would be a seriously competitor. For the past 12 years, dreams of "barking" dry ribs and sweet pulled-pork turned into nightmares as, one-by-one, chain BBQ joints sold leather and shoe lace masquerading as "authentic" Memphis-style BBQ. Top Notch does it right understanding that "dry ribs" are an art form derived from perfectly blended spices, fruit-wood smoke and, at most, a scant amount of cider vinegar to salve the sweating pig. The sauce I tried was not showy and complemented pork perfection, rather than attempting to cloak dry, under-cooked meat as is typical of many "sauce-based" chains. Knowing how good the meat was, I would have still given 4 stars had Top Notch tripped on the sides, but they pulled through for 5 with great service and a sweet and crunchy (from a brown sugar, pecan topping) sweet potato casserole, which was practically a souffle, and a creamy potato salad. I even enjoyed the Texas Toast, which was an adequate shovel for scarfing the last remnants of shredded pork and sauce. Next time (read: Tomorrow), I will definitely indulge in the Cincinnati Chili - I hope to convince the owners to boil some pasta soon and serve up a 3-way, smothered in shredded cheese. In any case, Ohio's loss is Las Vegas's gain when it comes to Top Notch Barbeque!

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer:
I was quoted 70.00 parts and 85.00 labor to have a 3 way valve cut out and replaced. Kevin came and after determining only a seal needed replacing, went on to charge 15.00 parts - but the same 85.00 labor. Now they say the 85.00 is the "trip charge" - which is always charged regardless of if it is 10 minutes or an hour. If I had known the 85.00 was a trip charge I would have immediately contacted someone else for a quote, but I mistakenly assumed that if the manual labor to do the job was significantly reduced, then the corresponding amount charged would also be reduced somewhat. I'll never use them again and if you choose to I highly recommend you get everything spelled out clearly up front.