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This is a fun activity for kids and an easy way to decorate your outdoor or indoor spaces!
Here in my house we use paper garlands on occasion in very traditional way, but I sat down with my girls during a hot early-summer day and together we came up with a number of uses for these paper garlands that you may not have thought of.
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Here's some alternative uses…give them a try!
When crafting garlands with young children you can use the opportunity to teach them about colors, patterns, and even about sorting by size and shape.
Older children can be taught how to take basic punched shapes and turn them into other shapes with a few minor adjustments. With just a few simple notches cut from the Seal of Approval Punch, you can create sunrays as shown in the Rainbow Garland.
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By ANDY GOODELL
The Oskaloosa Herald
With snow on the ground and temperatures in the 30s, this winter day camp was bound to be fun.
On Friday afternoon, around 25 children and some adults gathered at Russell Wildlife Area north of Oskaloosa for a winter day camp during their break from school.
Ashley Brooks with the Mahaska County YMCA After school Fun Club said nine children with the club attended Thursday's winter day camp.
"It's really important to get them out and just learn a lot of different things and get to know the environment and how to treat the environment the right way," said Brooks.
Although it may be cold and can impede drivers from time to time, the snow on the ground Friday at Russell Wildlife Area provided a lot of fun for the children.
"It's good that we have a little snow out here today," Brooks said.
One of the activities at Russell Wildlife Area on Friday afternoon should be familiar to most people — building a snow man. However, this snow man was made with a flat top in order to hold birdseed, noted Laura De Cook, a naturalist with the Mahaska County Conservation Board.
The day also included an indoor screening of the children's animated movie "Ice Age: Continental Drift" complete with popcorn for those in attendance, noted De Cook.
De Cook also pointed out that the children had an opportunity to play checkers using game pieces frozen in ice.
Although the winter day camp is intended to be fun, it's also an educational opportunity, said De Cook. She said the most important part of the winter day camp is to get children out playing in the snow and using their imaginations.
De Cook said she and Kathy Rothfus, who operates the YMCA After School Fun Club, have worked together before. Rothfus serves as youth coordinator with the Mahaska County YMCA.
"We look forward to coordinating some more activities together so kids can enjoy and learn about the outdoors in a less structured setting than school," said De Cook.
Herald City Editor Andy Goodell can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.

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Arcadia Imperial Stout - Arcadia Brewing Company
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Ratings: 415 | Reviews: 268 | Display Reviews Only:
4/5 rDev +5%
07-24-2014 19:14:08 | More by rouhlas3
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
07-20-2014 19:04:37 | More by bsideone
4/5 rDev +5%
07-19-2014 21:22:34 | More by amalburg
4/5 rDev +5%
07-12-2014 22:54:51 | More by bigaddy
3.79/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A-brown black color with a decent tan head and good lacing
S-chocolate, licorice, coffee, dark malt, dark fruit
T-dark roasted malt, molasses, licorice, chocolate, little coffee
F-medium body with light to moderate carbonation, smooth
O-decent imperial stout, pleasant sipping
Serving type: bottle
07-11-2014 17:44:46 | More by MDDMD
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
07-04-2014 15:18:31 | More by GClarkage
4/5 rDev +5%
07-03-2014 21:41:34 | More by Sean32
4/5 rDev +5%
07-01-2014 23:31:01 | More by PTEdelman
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
06-30-2014 12:26:40 | More by moshea
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +5%
06-16-2014 19:56:18 | More by iL0VEbeer
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
06-15-2014 15:53:50 | More by acurtis
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
06-15-2014 15:11:50 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER
4/5 rDev +5%
06-10-2014 03:07:33 | More by kjkinsey
3.5/5 rDev -8.1%
06-04-2014 02:30:20 | More by wrightst
New Jersey
2.94/5 rDev -22.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
I admit that I have a soft spot for beers that are what they say they are, pure and unadorned; I'm an Imperial Stout, dammit!. That being said, ultimately the experience has to speak for itself.
This one presents a lot of what you'd expect- bitter chocolatey mocha, dark fruits, blackstrap molasses-type flavors, licorice, warming alcohol, and plenty of bitterness to keep it all in check. Unfortunately, it comes across as being disjointed and out of whack- and the alcohol and blackstrap (which should be supporting players at best) are leading the pack. It winds up being an OK beer that should be better; but sometimes it's not what you say, it's how you say it.
Serving type: bottle
06-02-2014 00:56:57 | More by TongoRad
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
06-01-2014 00:39:47 | More by Latarnik
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
05-21-2014 01:57:12 | More by Hopstout
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
05-05-2014 01:19:33 | More by sblanton83
4.15/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
$4 single that I've seen at my bottle shop for quite awhile (recognized its scratched cap). The price seemed a bit high, especially considering I'm generally not TOO impressed with Arcadia's offerings, but I went for it anyway. Label says 2010 vintage, but bottled 10/24/11, so since it has quite a lot of age on it (2.5 years), I'm looking forward to it -- I haven't had many beers aged for long because I tend to drink them soon after I buy them. Strange to think that this beer was bottled before I even started drinking beer.
Appearance: Pouring aggressively as possible without splashing it all outside of my glass, I got a two finger, creamy mocha colored head that died down to half a finger pretty quickly. The beer is completely pitch black as well.
Smell: Dark chocolate, cocoa powder, roasted malts, coffee, a fair amount of dark fruits, and also a bit of alcohol? If there is, it's really just an essence. Really smells outstanding to me, and I figure the aging has something to do with that. Maybe a little less pungent than it would smell if it were fresh though.
Taste/feel: Really quite nice and actually quite a bit different than some other Imperial Stouts I've had. First thing I noticed was a bit of a disappointing feel on this. It felt about medium bodied at first, but then somehow seemed to get a bit watery mid-sip? Very strange. The mouthfeel's a bit of a downer, considering I expected my Imperial Stouts to drink almost like a meal, but I can live with it if the beer tastes good -- and this one does. No doubt the aging added some complexity, and this one has quite a bit of it. Right off, I get dark fruity flavors first and foremost. Rest of the way, it's extremely awesomely tasty dark chocolate, roasty notes with coffee, and a slight char. The aftertaste is almost oaky? I like to liken it to a plain cake doughnut sort of flavor. It's a flavor I tend to get in BBA'd stouts, but I get it faintly in this one. I'm surprised the bottle lists this at 90 IBUs, because it's very slightly bitter... probably even less bitter or equally as bitter as a standard cup of black coffee. The thing I still can't get over is the fantastic, lingering roasty aftertaste that has the slightest bit of oaky/doughnut flavor in it... it gives the sensation that it was maybe partially aged in bourbon barrels, even though it wasn't.
This is a very, very good beer. My one knock on it is the mouthfeel, as I really wish it was a bit more beefed up. I cant argue with the rest of what's here though, this is a damn fine Imperial Stout from Arcadia. I have no idea how it tastes fresh, but it's pretty impressive with 2.5 years on it.
Serving type: bottle
05-04-2014 16:50:43 | More by Alextricity
3.75/5 rDev -1.6%
05-01-2014 21:47:40 | More by MikeWard
4.75/5 rDev +24.7%
04-28-2014 00:58:37 | More by mchenry1313
3.63/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
I've been sitting on this one for about a year, excited to see how it goes down. The pour is a handsome black with a generous tan head that quickly gives way to a nice film and lacing. The nose is overwhelmed by vanilla and coffee. Lots of roasted malt notes as well. The aroma seems like it should be good but something is off in it. The off notes ease off as the stout sits and settles. The mouthfeel is nice and rich. Just the right body for the style. The flavor is quite sweet and malty. An abundance of coffee, caramel, and vanilla dominate. Unfortunately the chemically off note of the nose continues to rear its ugly head in the mouth. This RIS is good but not great. I'd gladly enjoy one here or there but definitely not seek it out.
Serving type: bottle
04-25-2014 04:51:05 | More by lochef81
3/5 rDev -21.3%
04-19-2014 01:41:54 | More by AndyEdgar
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +5%
04-13-2014 15:04:11 | More by BeerForMuscle
2.4/5 rDev -37%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2
Acadia makes some underrated beers but this was not one of them. The finish on the taste was an unpleasant burnt chemical sensation. This of course created some related burn going down. I was able to power through the bottle, but I really mean I had to power through it. Not an easy beer to finish. Not recommended.
Serving type: bottle
04-09-2014 00:55:07 | More by lurpy1
Arcadia Imperial Stout from Arcadia Brewing Company
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A mudslide is the most rapid (up to 80 km/h, or 50 mph) and fluid type of downhill mass wasting.
It is a rapid movement of a large mass of mud formed from loose dirt and water. Similar phenomena include mudflow, mud stream, debris flow (e.g. in high mountains), jökulhlaup, and lahar (from volcanoes). These terms cover a broad variety in water content (from loamy mud, to almost liquid, and even steam); material (wet soil, sandy sediments and/or silt, dirt, rock, debris, volcanic ash, small plants, and even trees); length; total mass; and velocity.
Heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or high levels of ground water flowing through cracked bedrock may trigger a movement of soil or sediments. Floods, debris- and mud flows may also occur when strong rains on hill or mountain slopes cause extensive erosion and/or what is known as "channel scour". The 2006 Sidoarjo mud flow may have been caused by rogue drilling.
Some broad mudflows are rather viscous and therefore slow; others begin very quickly and continue like an avalanche. If large enough they can devastate villages and countrysides. They are composed of at least 50% silt and clay-sized materials and up to 30% water. Mudflows are common even in the hills around Los Angeles where they have destroyed many homes built on hillsides without sufficient support.
The point where a muddy material begins to flow depends on its grain and the water content. Fine grainy material or soil has a smaller friction angle than a coarse sediment or a debris flow, but falling rock pieces can trigger a material flow, too. On December 14, 1999 in Vargas, Venezuela, a mudslide known as The Vargas tragedy, which significantly altered more than 60 kilometers (37 mi) of its coastline, was triggered due to heavy rainfall and caused estimated damages of US$1.79 to US$3.5 billion, a death toll considered to be between 10,000 and 30,000, 85,000 people evacuated and led to the complete collapse of the state's infrastructure.
Landslide is a general term referring to all types of surface movement particularly avalanches involving the mass movement downhill of soil, rock or snow under the action of gravity. Landslides and avalanches can be devastating in terms of human life and general destruction.
Mudslides are caused by unusually heavy rain or a sudden thaw. They consist mainly of mud and water plus fragments of rock and other debris, this causes them to behave like a flood. They can move houses off their foundations or bury a place within minutes, this is due to their incredibly strong currents.
Every year combined they kill more people than typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones do.[citation needed]
When a mudslide occurs it is given four named areas, the 'main scarp', in bigger mudslides the 'upper and lower shelves' and the 'toe'. The main scarp will be the original area of incidence, the toe is the last affected area(s). The upper and lower shelves are located wherever a large dip (due to mountain or natural drop) in the mudslides path. Due to this a mudslide can have many shelves.
The world's largest historic landslide (in terms of volume) occurred during the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a volcano in the Cascade Mountain Range in the State of Washington, USA. The volume of material was 2.8 km³. Directly in the path of the huge mudslide was Spirit Lake. Normally a chilly 5°C, the mudslide instantly raised the temperature to near 38°C. Today the bottom of Spirit Lake is 100 feet above the original surface. The lake now has two and a half times more surface area than it did before the eruption.
However, the world's largest prehistoric landslide, discovered to date, took place in south-western Iran, and is named the Saidmarreh Landslide. The landslide was located on the Kabir Kuh anticline in Southwest Iran at 33 degrees N, 47.65 degrees E. The landslide had a volume of about 20 cubic kilometers, a depth of 300 m, a travel distance of 14 km and a width of 5 km. This means that about 50 billion tons of rock moved in this single event.
The largest prehistoric landslide including submarine ones was an enormous submarine landslide that disintegrated 60,000 years ago produced the longest flow of sand and mud yet documented on Earth. The massive submarine flow travelled 1,500 kilometres – the distance from London to Rome – before depositing its load.
The area most generally recognized as being at risk of a dangerous mudslide are:


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The recent drama surrounding Prism's redevelopers will come to a head on Tuesday as their redevelopment counsel will make a presentation at the council's next meeting.
On October 30, representatives of West Orange's Redevelopment Counsel, McManimon & Scotland, as well as representatives of NW Financial, West Orange's redevelopment financial advisors, have been invited by Council President Victor Cirilo to make a presentation to the West Orange Township Council regarding Prism Green Urban Renewal Associates IV, after several councilmembers said they were disappointed with the lack of communication by the company. The council has been asking about the possible foreclosure of the Barton Press property, the deliquency of property taxes, a request for audited financial statements, and other issues that affect West Orange residents.
"I'm concerned about the financial viability of our designated redevelopers," Councilman Joe Krakoviak said at the October 16 Township Council meeting. "If the project is not able to move forward financially, I'd rather end this process sooner rather than later; certainly before the township issues the $6.3 million in taxpayer-backed bonds that have been approved for the project."
Prism had been delinquent on their third quarter taxes due August 1, which amount to about $113,940, according to the West Orange Tax Assessor's Office. They have since paid the taxes on October 10. Prism was also late paying its first- and second-quarter tax bills this year, paying them off on July 10.
Krakoviak sent a letter to the Planning Board, asking them to address the issues with Prism's taxes. He did not receive an answer.
"You should get a response," Council President Victor Cirilo told Krakoviak at the meeting. "You deserve that respect as a councilperson."
Prism was approved earlier this year to begin building a mixed residential-retail development on the site of the former Edison Battery building.
In March, the Township Council approved two ordinances authorizing the finances for the project. The first bond ordinances authorizes the township to issue $6.3 million in general obligation bonds to the developer to pay for infrastructure costs and places a special assessment on the property. The second approved ordinance outlines the financial agreement between the township and Prism. Under the agreement, the developer agrees to repay 50 percent of the issued bonds to the township, with interest.
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The new rink is really nice! Looking forward to seeing more vids of this competition from there.
"I miss footwork that has any kind of a discernible pattern. The goal of a step sequence should not be for a skater to show the same ice coverage as a Zamboni and take about as much time as an ice resurface. " ~ Zemgirl, reflecting on a pre-IJS straight line sequence
How old is Kovtun? Who is his coach?
His jumps are not that good; they seem labored. He has time to improve though. Right now I don't think he can challenge Gachinski.
I like Yuko's hair!
Bobrova and Soloviev win Finlandia, but they lost the free skate. They had the highest program components, but their tech marks were lower than those of Capellini and Lanotte.
He's 17.
He is newly coached by Buianova with an assist from Tarasova.
Here is the greatest youtube I have watched this season...of Tarasova watching him at hi performance.
Reposting the link from about a month ago.
Bobrova and Soloviev FD
They fixed her camel spin so now she does the donut position that I love. Her layback is great as well.
Not sure why they only got level 2 on the twizzles - they looked fine to me
As for why their Curve Lift only got level 2, there was an issue with Bobrova getting into her position, and they didn't hold the position long enough.
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Russian Fed Cup results
1 - Kavaguti & Smirnov 195.03pts
2 - Stolbova & Klimov 180.89pts
3 - Novikova & Novoselov 148.80pts
4 - Ashtakova & Rump 142.69pts
5 - Kuklina & Pethukov 135.61pts
According to what I've read on a blog, Bermaternykh got injuried after a fall so he and Petaykina had to withdrew.
1 - Pushkash & Guerreiro 142.81pts
2 - Sinitsina & Zhiganshin 142.67pts
3 - Starygyna & Volobuev 120.07pts
4 - Polikarpova & Kirilov 109.01pts
5 - Baturintseva & Nevsky 103.49pts
1 - Konstantin Menshov 233.25pts
2 - Sergei Voronov 230.28pts
3 - Artur Gachinski 219.00pts
4 - Ivan Bariev 216.59pts
5 - Mark Shymatkov 198.46pts
Shelepen was injuried on her ankle and withdrew after the SP
1 - Nicole Gosviyani 159.29pts
2 - Polina Korobeynikova 154.12pts
3 - Sofia Buryukova 147.08pts
4 - Valentina Tchernyshova 146.29pts
5 - Alexandra Deeva 114.41pts
Any video links to the Russia Fed Cup? In particular Men & Ladies? And Protocols?
Here are some pictuers from the Federation Cup. There are some really great costumes from some of the skaters.
^No videos besides K/S. No protocols either. It was a closed test skate.
detailed scores for all the skaters. I don't know if the protocols will be published, they usually make it online somehow.
I'm hope more of the skaters will make it onto youtube, I'm sure they all were recorded I guess we'll have to hope.
Someone needs to work with Lipnitskaya on her clear lack of flow. She still isn't holding her moves and is now finishing every jump and spin with a little hop because she had no momentum left. It's extremely distracting.
She also needs to know that if she holds her I spin for more than 8 revs in her combination spin, the same feature cannot be counted again for her closing layback spin.


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Terrorism expert and CISAC Zukerman Fellow Thomas Hegghammer provided testimony to the House subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
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Ida Mae Carroll, age 82, of Corbin, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at Oak Tree Hospital.
A native of Perry County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Mary Blanton Carroll. Her brother, John G. Carroll, and special friend, Edna Boyd, also preceded her in death.
Ida Mae had worked as an operator for the telephone company, and as receptionist for Dr. Raymond Ohler. She was a faithful member of Grace on the Hill United Methodist Church where she taught children in Sunday school and achieved many years of perfect attendance.
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I'd say no.
The Journal Sentinel sports staff brings fans the latest news and inside information on the Brewers
Brewers in conservative spending mode
Don't look for the Brewers to make a big splash at baseball's annual winter meetings, which begin Monday in Nashville at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center.
"I think it will be more quiet than most years," said general manager Doug Melvin. "We're transitioning into a group of younger players that we have to find out about."
There has been speculation throughout the offseason that the Brewers will make a move on the top free-agent hitter on the market, Josh Hamilton. There also have been rumors that they might try to reacquire the best free-agent pitcher, Zack Greinke, whom they traded to the Los Angeles Angels in late July.
Signing either of those players likely would require a commitment of far more than $100 million over several years. The outside perception is that the Brewers have that kind of money to spend after lopping more than $50 million from their franchise-record $100 million payroll in 2012, mostly by allowing players to become free agents.
What those speculators don't know is that the Brewers plan to significantly lower their payroll for 2013 after finishing well in the red last year. Owner Mark Attanasio always holds money in reserve should an unexpected gem fall in the team's lap but prefers to restore flexibility lost last season by stretching the payroll.
"It's coming down," acknowledged Melvin. "We'll probably look at (an opening payroll) of $80 million or thereabouts. We want to keep flexibility in case players become available.
"I don't see (a big-ticket signing) happening. If it does, we'd have to be creative with something."
Melvin always does his due diligence, so he has checked in with Hamilton's agent, Michael Moye, to let him know of the Brewers' interest. But, in all likelihood, the market for the Texas slugger would have to fall apart for the Brewers to be able to afford him.
"You never know how those things work," said Melvin. "I never thought we'd be able to get Aramis Ramirez last year (on a three-year, $36 million deal). Things change. If major things happen, you have to be prepared to act quickly."
The Brewers are in position to field a competitive team with a lower payroll because all of their starting players return at affordable salaries, and they plan to go with some young pitchers making the minimum or close to it. At present, Ramirez, first baseman Corey Hart and second baseman Rickie Weeks have the top 2013 salaries at $10 million each. Ryan Braun will make $8.5 million in salary but also must be paid $2.5 million as part of the signing bonus from his five-year, $100 million extension in April 2011.
Right-hander Yovani Gallardo has the highest salary on the pitching staff at $7.75 million for next season.
For the rest of my Brewers winter meetings preview, pick up a Journal Sentinel on Monday morning or check back with jsonline.com later Sunday night.
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Is this DM speak for something big is coming?
I'd say no.
This is unfortunate and it sounds like we can expect another year of mediocrity. They talk of the Brrwers as competitive--I am not a believer that being double digits numbers out of first is competitive. Apparently they are going with Gallardo (who is still not a top notch pitcher) and they whole group of unproven pitchers they have been trying to sell since the last couple of months of the season. To mention Hamilton is ridiculous, that is the last thing they need--Grienke or someone of his caliber is an absolute necessity if they truly are to be competitive. Yet in the words of old laid back Doug--"you never know how those things work"--does he believe in the tooth fairy or what?Hide replies
You're right. Hamilton, no. They don't need him. Greinke, yes. Do what it takes to get him.
You are delusional if you still have any hope the team is going to sign Greinke. Let it go.
Always good to have your GM downplaying expectations four months before the season.Hide replies
what did you expect him to do. tell everybody who he is going to sign and when he will sign. use a little sense.
At least they didn't trade away Braun, Ramirez, Gallardo, and Hart for prospects because they lost money last year...
Whether they're interested or not, I'm guessing both Hamilton and Grienke are going to be way out the Brewers price range. All it takes is one team willing to overpay and it sounds like the Dodgers are that team with Grienke.Hide replies
Greinke or Hamilton were never in the Brewrs price range. Too much media hype with nothing to back it up.
You never know with nazio, the guy will open his wallet if the right opportunity rides a sleigh into Dodge. He's a gambling man and wants to win. And, that is what you need in a sausage race.Hide replies
I don't disagree with your comments, but 'nazio?' Really??
This is awesome right when I need to decide if I want to renew my Season Ticket package. We're competative with the roster we have moving forward.
Are you KIDDING ME!!!
Unless I missed something they were horrible last year. If pitching was there the bats were quite. If the bats were hot the pitching figured out a way to grove the ball right down the pipe. The only constant is DM. Ok, he made with Mark's money some decent moves. He traded for some players that ANYone could have traded for and moved them into the playoffs. Please I like where they are going but WTH is taking so long? Texas dropped DM and now they have been to the WS twice. Hell I would settle for second place. I am not buying what your selling Melvin.
Ticket sales will drop this year because your not making any commentment to me the fan that sits in the seats.Hide replies
Their bullpen is the only thing that kept them out of the play-offs. Their offense was more than solid; their defense was improved. I don't care whether you renew or not, but were you paying attention last year?
Yeah, skip the season tickets and maybe read a book. May I suggest Proofreading for Dummies?
dont Judge me, You obviously have no idea of what you are talking about. It sounds like you have a lot of hate built up.
Dont judge me- take the wisdom of an old man,,,, RENEW. Nothing better than a
game at Miller Park.Football is great but Baseball is awesome.
Wow. Brewers fans show up 2.8 million times (#12 in baseball despite being the smallest city) and the thanks they get is a ~20% reduction in payroll (from ~$100M to $80M). That is messed up. I hope this is a head-fake and Melvin is just talking down expectations. The current roster will not contend for the playoffs.Hide replies
The reduction in payroll is mostly just the loss of dead money, i.e., Wolf, K-Rod, etc. It's not as if they are selling off their assets.
you some do some research before whining about something you know nothing about. all of the offense is coming back but with better pitchers.
I think most teams are going to be in conservative spending mode with the exception of the dodgers. Teams don't want to spend the money rather make improvements via trade. Dodgers will spend to no end though.Hide replies
The differences in local TV revenue is gigantic. There needs to be something done to control the spending.
Here is a quote from a story issued in October 2012: "So each major league baseball team will start receiving roughly $52 million per year from the national baseball TV rights in 2014, and keep getting $52 million a year through 2021." If this is true, it is an absolute joke that the Brewers would drop payroll. MLB owners darn well better not be pocketing this money. Some of the money needs to be spent on payroll, with other spent on scouting, development, etc. But there is certainly enough here to keep the Brewers payroll at $100 million, if not more. [And, yes, I understand that the money doesn't kick in until 2014. Just take a hit for one season, because you will get it back the next.] There is NO WAY the Brewers should be dropping payroll.Hide replies
Who cares? Its not your money.


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He was born on June, 4, 1932, in Bath, Maine, son of the late Lionel and Phyllis (Burden) Breton. David grew up in Portsmouth, N.H., and graduated in 1950 from Portsmouth High School.
David proudly served in the Army Signal Corps during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. After his military service, he was accepted into the sheet metal apprentice program at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, graduating in 1958. David worked for 35 years at the shipyard, spending the last 20 years as foreman, and then general foreman, of the sheet metal shop, prior to his retirement on June 4, 1987.
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Besides his wife, Ann (Pare) Breton of 55 years, David is survived by two sons, Ronald and his wife, Gloria of Kensington, N.H., and Dennis and his wife, Claire of Windham, N.H.; a brother, Ret. Col. George Breton and his wife, Norma of Westminster, Calif; sisters, June Sullivan of Portsmouth, N.H., and Joan Regan and her husband, Joseph of Boxborough, Mass.; and a brother-in-law, Louis Vinciguerra. David is also survived by six grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, Daniel, Kayla, Meaghan, and Molly Breton, and many nieces and nephews. David was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy J. Vinciguerra.


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Every sport has its own cast of characters and golf is definitely no exception. Whether it is diving head first into a greenside bunker or tying an unreliable putter to a car's bumper and dragging it down the road, golfers can do some strange things.
Several decades ago one of Terre Haute's zaniest divot diggers related the following story to this writer. I'll call him Ralph although that is not his real name.
Ralph was a solid player who once took Gene Verostko to the 18th hole in the Terre Haute Match Play Tourney. Par figures were often within his ability. Since he passed away many years ago it is not our style to embarrass any relatives or to impugn his memory for that matter.
Ralph enlisted in the U.S. Navy when World War II broke out. Although he had been arrested 19 times before his 21st birthday, he was still accepted for duty.
Most of Ralph's troubles with the law involved minor offenses such as public intoxication, drunken driving, drunk and disorderly and disturbing the peace. With only three of his own teeth left, Ralph was not an imposing fighter at 5-feet, 11-inches in height and he tipped the scales at 140 pounds but that didn't prevent him from "wading in" against someone who was 75 pounds heavier. Even at that, alcohol was his toughest adversary.
One admirable trait Ralph possessed was his veracity. If Ralph told you something you could "take it to the bank." During the years I knew him, I never knew him to tell a single falsehood.
At the end of the war, Ralph received his discharge and headed back to Terre Haute where he teamed up with an old buddy. Together they decided to throw a big victory bash at the Terre Haute House. They rented a suite of rooms, hired a band, rounded up several members of their old crowd which included their favorite ladies, and proceeded to do what they knew best, drink, dance and party. The festivities went on non-stop night and day for three days before the police were called after a knockdown free-for-all erupted that involved a large number of hotel guests who just wanted a good night's sleep.
Ralph and his friend were locked up, but Ralph got to be "cell boss." Because of his many trips to the Vigo County Jail, Ralph got to supervise the inmates during clean up time.
After spending a few hours in the slammer, a drunk was escorted into the same cell, which Ralph and his cohort occupied. The new detainee screamed, "They think they've got me, but I'm too smart for them. I've got $300 dollars hidden where they'll never find it." The guard overhearing this proceeded to shake down the cell, even going to the trouble of taking apart the plumbing to see if any money had been rolled and hidden in the pipes. No money was found.
After the guard had gone, the newcomer admitted, "I've got my money sewed in the seat of my pants." He then passed out on a cot as Ralph looked knowingly at his pal.
Ralph confided how he always kept a razor blade in the heel of his shoe for "emergencies." Ralph said he proceeded to cut a large hole out of the seat of the cellmate's pants. After the new arrival awakened he began running his tin cup across the bars and screaming, "I've been robbed, they took my money!" The guard told him to shut up and go back to sleep.
Ralph and his pal had already hidden the stash in the plumbing, since the guard had previously checked there.
Just before being "bailed out," Ralph and his pal retrieved their loot, went to Rea Park for a quick 18 holes and then on to the Terre Haute House for what else? A party.
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Congratulations are in order for Gregg and Charlie Kluesner for their win in the Rea Park Two-Man tourney last weekend. Also, an additional tip of the hat to senior champs, Larry Fossi and Larry Griffin.
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It was difficult to watch Rory McIlroy's "meltdown" in the recent Masters. The youthful McIlroy would do well to answer the media with a short statement, "I'll be back."
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The 20th Sheriff's Shootout is slated for May 13 at Rea Park with 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. starting times.
Entry fee is $100 for individuals and $400 for a team which includes lunch at noon and golf cart to benefit Hamilton Center.
Get your entry in early since this event has always boasted a full field.
Call Rea Park, (812) 232-0709, for additional details.
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Tip of the week — These days modern pros often travel with a swing coach, a strategy coach, a golf psychologist, a putting expert and who knows what else.
Yogi Berra made this statement regarding baseball, but I think it applies equally well to golf: "You can't hit and think at the same time."
I believe he is correct.
Keep your head down and your shoestrings tied. We'll be back.
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RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf full of colorful characters
Every sport has its own cast of characters and golf is definitely no exception. Whether it is diving head first into a greenside bunker or tying an unreliable putter to a car's bumper and dragging it down the road, golfers can do some strange things.
- Rub of the Green
RUB OF THE GREEN: Ryder Cub drama a great part of American sports scene
The recent Ryder Cup matches are over, but not done with! At the time the final match had concluded the "talking heads" had already gone to work assessing blame to those who didn't live up to their preconceived expectations.
Snedeker the big winner after FedEx Championship
The season-long FedEx Championship has finally come to an end and Brandt Snedeker may need a Brinks truck to haul his winnings to the bank.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Memories of Crooked Stick
The BMW tournament that concluded Sept. 9 at Crooked Stick in Carmel brought back a flood of memories.
RUB OF THE GREEN: "Fair Joe" known expects rules to be followed in local hunts
Fair Joe is the name and golf is the game when referring to Joe Bukovack, who has sponsored hunts in Terre Haute as well as throughout Indiana during the past 25 years.
The "Fair" in Joe's title refers to the fact that players who wish to participate in Bukovack's competition must be willing to follow the rules of golf to the letter, otherwise they will not be invited to participate.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Enjoying the game after all these years
When golf is referred to as "The Game for a Lifetime," you've got to believe that description is definitely on target. For example, there is the Danny Williams hunt that converges on the first tee at The Landing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Many players are in their 70s and retired dentist, Bill Aikin, has seen 92 birthdays.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Hunts still popular on golf course
There is something about golf that lends itself to some friendly competition and in times gone by, the competitions were called "choose-ups." Somewhere along the line, choose-ups became "hunts." Regardless of what you call them, they remain a most popular mode of play for Terre Haute divot-diggers on courses throughout the Wabash Valley.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Heat doesn't deter Terre Haute golfers
"When you're hot, you're hot, and when you're not, you're not." Those are the words of country singer Jerry Reed and they apply to golfers as well.
Rub of the Green: Father's golf imprint still evident today
I was lucky and I knew it. My father, Robert Erwin Arnett, was one of the best dads any youngster could hope for.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Hogan, small of stature, left big footprints
With the Crowne Plaza Invitational being played at Colonial Country Club today, it conjures up images of the man himself, Bantam Ben Hogan, who won so often at Colonial it became known as "Hogan's Alley."
Rub of the Green: Bowling or golf? Both provide plenty of challenge
The question has been raised in the past, is it bowling or golf that is the more difficult endeavor?
RUB OF THE GREEN: Sometimes this can be a confounding game
To be sure, the great Sam Snead certainly knew what he was talking about when he delivered his favorite axiom, "The sun don't shine on the same dog every day."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Grayless takes over as golf professional at Hulman Links
Ed Grayless has assumed the "head man's" position at the Links after Ryan Klopfenstein resigned as Hulman Links golf professional in order to pursue other interests.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Young players should match course to skills
One of the biggest mistakes a beginning golfer can make is to keep playing a golf course that is far too difficult for the ability demonstrated by that player.
RUB OF THE GREEN: On the lanes or links, Davis is competitive
Darrell Davis carries a 240 bowling average which obviously puts him in some strong company on the alleys, but he feels that golf is a much more difficult sport than keggling.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Loquacious golfers can provide priceless quotes
Golfers always seem to have a great deal to say, but determining who said what and who said it first can be a problem.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Rick Fernandes can look back on a great golf career
What does an outstanding golfer have left when an accident has robbed him of the consummate skills he once possessed? The answer most assuredly would be one word, "Memories."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Feherty's humor good for golf
David Feherty is an extremely funny man. If you have read his book written a few years ago, you might have guessed what to expect from him. The book, entitled "Somewhere in Ireland a Village is Missing an Idiot," set the stage for his far out brand of humor, most of which is directed at himself.
RUB OF THE GREEN: It's all in your head
A pair of divot diggers had been discussing their favorite sport when one could be heard saying, "You know, I think this game is 90 percent mental." After a short pause his friend replied, "Well, I think you're about 10 percent short in your estimation."
Golf: 'The Game You Love to Hate'
Golf has been called "The Game You Love to Hate." In addition, love-hate relationships have been around since the beginning of time.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf is only sport that offers both hilarity, pathos
It's been stated more than once that "golf is a microcosm for life itself."
This writer would heartily agree. No sport or game can offer combinations of happiness and sadness, hilarity and pathos as evidenced by an activity called "cow pasture pool" by some of its practitioners.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Even golfers say there is drug problem on Tour
Are professional golfers using performance-enhancing drugs? This writer wouldn't have the foggiest, but if you asked Gary Player, one of the game's greatest, the answer would be a resounding, "Yes."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Not all golfers display their trophies
Back in the "old days," let's say the 1940s, most of the time when you won something in a golf tournament your prize came in the form of a trophy. That was it, just a dust catcher. Later, merchandise prizes were added.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf full of colorful characters
Every sport has its own cast of characters and golf is definitely no exception. Whether it is diving head first into a greenside bunker or tying an unreliable putter to a car's bumper and dragging it down the road, golfers can do some strange things.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Winter made golf impossible this year
Old Man Winter along with Mother Nature must have something against area golfers. They have joined forces to sabotage a sport called winter golf, an activity many Wabash Valley players have enjoyed in years gone by.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf instruction a strenuous art
Few who have ever tried their hands at playing the game of golf would describe the sport as "easy". In fact, just the opposite would be the case.
BOB ARNETT: No matter what your level, watch out for pressure
What is the affliction that can affect most any golfer from those who can't break an egg to skilled golfers who can break 70?
RUB OF THE GREEN: THGA tournaments include variety, long history
In days gone by, the Terre Haute Golf Association has always offered more than just a 72-hole stroke play tournament.
RUB OF THE GREEN: PGA playoff system still needs work
Is anyone fed up with the convoluted Fed Ex playoffs? The PGA has been tweaking its so-called Fed Ex playoff system for years, and they never seem to get it right.
Rub of the Green: Golf can be roller coaster for young pros
Dustin Johnson may be best remembered for his appearances in the major tournaments in 2010, but not because he won. He didn't win. But he came awfully close.
Rub of the Green: One size does NOT fit all when it comes to golfing ability
Literally hundreds of books have been written on the subject of golf instruction, and we can be certain they all agree on one fundamental, always keep your head stationary throughout the swing.
Right? Nope, wrong as it could be! How's that, you say? As examples both David Duval and Annika Sorenstam at one time were rated the world's No. 1 professional golfers, respectively, and both swiveled their heads well before their clubheads reached the impact zone. In fact, Duval is one of a select few who has a 59 to his credit on the PGA Tour.
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I stalk Wall Street. Stopping short of phone hacking, of course.
Best Buy shares are falling again this morning to $24 after dropping 7% yesterday.
One analyst calls the drop in shares an overreaction.
Janney, which obviously has a buy on Best Buy, says the move to close 50 stores is a step in the right right direction and believes ultimately 200+ stores will be closed over the next few years.
"As we go into 2012, we see no reason to get excited about the TV business, but believe as we get to the back half of the year, the PC category could prove quite robust from a combination of Ultrabooks and Windows 8. Appliances remain solid, as share gains and a decent industry backdrop help. We also believe that mobility will continue to be strong. The company has gone from a net donor to a net gainer of market share online, which should accelerate as BBY continues its investments," the Janney analysts note.
But Forbes contributor Laura Heller calls Best Buy's move to close stores a "shell game" , and says the only way Best Buy can get back on track is to sell more products rather than cost cut its way back to profitability.
As for that threat about being Amazon's showroom? Janney thinks it's "silly." Here's why:
TV profitability is minimal and getting worse online. Shipping costs go up, TV prices go down, and accessories are hard to sell online. This does not make for a profitable business. We continue to believe third party sellers are not selling big ticket on Amazon like they were because they are losing money. Some categories remain great, like cameras and headphones, but ultimately, pick up in store to avoid shipping will work and only become more prevalent post the sales tax arbitrage is over.
My colleague Steve Schaefer says one solution for Best Buy could to sell exclusive products or deals not available at other online retailers. But there may be a problem with that, he says: innovation. "For much of what it sells – flat-screen TVs, video games, music and movies – consumers are agnostic as to where they spend their dollars. For its most innovative offerings like the iPad, which might entice shoppers, it has no exclusivity because Apple products are sold by most of its competitors and the device-maker itself, and competing tablets have failed to spark the same level of consumer appetite," he writes.
Janney analysts think investors are not giving enough credit to Best Buy's other strategies like its renewed focus on Reward Zone. The company wants to offer more benefits to its Reward Zone members with things like free shipping, Geek Squad support and better return policies.
Best Buy is also changing its labor model to one based more on incentives which Janney analysts think will improve service. "This is not commission based, but incentive based, meaning it will spur good behavior, not just top line sales."
I agree that Amazon, Apple, and other competitors only partly explain Best Buy's decline. In my opinion, most of the blame should go to the incompetent, out-of-touch, and over-paid executives.
CEO Brian Dunn, for example, has presided over a 50% loss in share price, yet he still managed to rake in over $10.25 Million in 2010–that's more than 525 times the annual pay of the company's average employee!
So best Buy should rely on big ticket sales? many consumers are starting to use Best Buy as a showroom, it is far easier to by online with videos, yelp, etc than it used to be.
for a predictive column that this would happen, this is a good one.
History tells us something. All big box Best Buy competition were all gone. so Best buy needs to really think why. They could have some good business model to change thier strategy but bottom line is consumer read all the info in the net and go to Best Buy and test drive the product. While in thier the search the web using thier smart phone and Kaboom. They end up buying from Amazon and other big time online reatailer out of thier state.
Another reason where Best Buy is not doing a good job is sales training. Some of thier salesman does not even know until now that there is no such thing as LED TV. They are LCD using LED as backlight. It is still LCD TV. I hope they will start to learn how to distinguish the OLED from LCD LED TV one of this days.
Actually, OLED TVs have no backlight, they are a true LED matrix with no backlight.
You start by saying that there "is no such thing as LED TV" and then finish with "how to distinguish the OLED from LCD LED TV displays". your opinion is contradicted and therefore worth no merit.
And the only way to tell if a TV is OLED or LCD LED is to blast the brightness and wait for a pure black screen to check for the "halo" produced by the LED bulbs. No halo means OLED.
Lol, I wonder if he were the consumer 'test driving' and the sales person 'enlightened' him, if his trust would be affirmed over other so-called 'experts' or 'reviews' written online.
One of the tools of a good salesman is product knowledge. I guess manufacturers are making products so good, they sell themselves ?
This is probably the most accurate, informed, and intelligent article I have read about Best Buy since their earnings call yesterday.
Thank you for finally calling it like it is, instead of sensationalizing an important but relatively insignificant portion of the announcement.
You forgot to mention that Best Buy paid $2.5 billion to buy out Carphone Warehouse's stake in Best Buy Mobile USA, which created a gross net earnings of -$1.7 billion for FY12. Without that buy out Best Buy would have posted an annual profit of aprox $800 million and their stock price would be arround $30 per share today.
History tells us something. All big box Best Buy competition were all gone. so Best buy needs to really think why. They could have some good business model to change thier strategy but bottom line is consumer read all the info in the net and go to Best Buy and test drive the product. While inside Best Buy they search the web using thier smart phone and Kaboom. They end up buying from Amazon and other big time online reatailer out of state.
Another reason where Best Buy is not doing a good job is sales training. Some of thier salesman does not even know until now that there is no such thing as LED TV. They are LCD using LED as backlight. It is still LCD TV. I hope they will start to learn how to distinguish the OLED from LCD LED TV one of this days.
The premise of this post is simply wrong. Amazon already has mortally wounded Best Buy. A recent personal anecdote. I needed a new TV and Blu-Ray player. Drove over to Best Buy. Looked around. Found one of each I liked. Looked up the prices on Amazon. Even aside from the zero sales tax edge, AMZN was cheaper on each item. I already pay for Amazon Prime. Ergo, I walked out of the store empty-handed and went home and bought the same models on Amazon. Saved about $70 on a roughly $500 purchase. Best Buy in fact WAS my showroom. They are headed the way of Crazy Eddie, The Wiz, Circuit City, Silo and Computerland and so many others: into the sunset.
When one shops at Amazon, the primary source of information one gets about products are from customer reviews. It is very common to overlook the potential of human element and investment, as poor management and strategy often do.
I worked at Best Buy while in college. Department supervisors and managers got "incentive" bonuses, the acutal salespersons (like I was) did not. Compare an Apple Genius to the Geek Squad. Now imagine a trained sales staff that actually applies those things I learned studying business in college. How many degreed employees are there? Sadly, in retail, most are few and a majority are out of touch at the top. Compare their management & employee training program to McDonald's or Disney, and maybe the suits will see the answer was in their faces all along.
Eric, you saved $70 on a $500 purchase. Let's say you paid 8.5% San Francisco sales tax of $42. Aside from saving on tax, you saved $28 but if you have trouble with your TV and Blu-Ray player you have to call a representative of Amazon in India and then mail your product in. Had you bought from Best Buy you could have exchanged the product the same day for a refund.
I"m purposefully ignoring the sales tax benefit because I believe the Market Fairness Act will be passed leveling the field on taxes between the internet and brick and mortar.
Currently I do the same thing as you described for most purchases. I wore parachute pants back in the day too. Things change. Your claim that Best Buy is a goner because today you can buy the same thing cheaper online is simply wrong.


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- Place the potatoes and cauliflower into a pot, then pour in the chicken broth. Add water to nearly cover the vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and cauliflower, but keep about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Separate the cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Transfer the cauliflower into a blender or food processor along with about 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid, and pulse until the cauliflower is thoroughly pureed. Spoon the blended cauliflower into the bowl with the potatoes, and mash together until the cauliflower and potatoes form a smooth, white mixture. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. For a softer topping, stir in a few more spoonfuls of the cooking liquid.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and carrots until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the ground turkey, and cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up into small chunks as it cooks. Stir in peas and Worcestershire sauce, then cook until the meat has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. If the filling mixture starts to look dried out, stir in a few spoonfuls of the cauliflower cooking liquid to keep it moist. Place the filling into the prepared baking dish, then smooth it out into an even layer. Top the filling with the mashed potato and cauliflower mixture, and spread with a fork, leaving little peaks and swirls in the topping.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven until the filling is bubbling, about 25 minutes. Turn on the oven's broiler, and broil the pie about 6 inches from the heat source until the mashed topping has browned, about 10 more minutes.
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Good basic recipe, however I have added cheese on top of the potatoes and then put it into the oven. I have also put an egg wash on top of the potatoes and baked in the oven - this way there is no need to place under the broiler.
I've been making our shepherd's pie like this since I found Ellie Kreiger's recipe last year. I add more onion and some chopped celery & bell pepper, and sometimes even some sliced mushrooms, to the turkey saute, along with garlic powder, poultry seasoning and some cajun seasoning as ground turkey can be very bland. I too add a little grated cheese to the top. This makes for a delcious and healthy version, plus you can sneak all kinds of veggies into the meal!
Other reviewers suggestions made this recipe extra good. Added the mushrooms, celery, extra onion, and minced garlic. Put shredded cheese over the top and cooked for the last 10 minutes. Will absolutely make again!
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- 361 cal
- 18%
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- 17%
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- 12%
- Protein
- 28.8 g
- 58%
- Cholesterol
- 84 mg
- 28%
- Sodium
- 225 mg
- 9%
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A pintail, a shelduck and a little grebe featured in the winning images of the WWT Nikon Photography Competition 2009, announced at an awards ceremony held at the WWT London Wetland Centre.
The competition asked photographers to 'show us what WWT means to you' and the UK's photographers responded with over 1,700 photos taken at WWT's nine wetland visitor centres.
The winner of the WWT Nikon photograph of 2009 is Wayne Davies from Swansea for his photo of two shelduck called 'taking a ducking', taken at WWT Llanelli.
Mr Davies said: "I have always had a passion for nature and bird photography. Since I have acquired a digital camera I can take advantage of the opportunities that the Wetlands Centre and its facilities can offer. I'll think nothing of spending 4-5 hours sitting in a hide trying to get the shot I'm after, or walking around the grounds following a clouded yellow butterfly for miles in the hope that it will alight on a flower."
Alexander Baker, from Horsham picked up top prize in the junior category with his photo entitled 'I'm a little greeby', which was shot at WWT Arundel. And, the winner of the WWT Nikon digiscoping photograph of 2009 was Paul Jarvis from Rufford for his photo of a pintail taken at WWT Martin Mere called 'perfection in the evening'.
Alexander Baker junior winner, with judge Chris Packham
Paul Jarvis, digiscoping winner with Chris Packham
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Derry, N.H. — Donald T. Hills, 81, of Derry, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 in the VA Medical Center in Manchester. He was born in Rice Lake, Wisc. on April 28, 1931, a son of the late Tower and Minnie (Farr) Hills, and had been a resident of Derry for over 50 years, formerly living in Idaho.
Mr. Hills served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He later served in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Boston. He had been employed as a custodian for Pinkerton Academy for many years, formerly working at Dick's Mobil at the traffic circle in Derry. Mr. Hills enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Riley) Hills of Derry; two sons, Michael Hills and his wife, Charlotte of Laconia, and Patrick Hills of Derry; three grandchildren, Michcala Hills and Arianna Hills both of Addison, Maine, and Beckie Huntoon of Laconia; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours were held on Wednesday, December 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of NH, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com