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Community Services
Community Policing is a collaborative effort between a police department and the community they serve that identifies problems of crime and disorder, and involves all elements of the community, in the search for solutions to these problems. It is founded on close, mutually beneficial ties between police and community members. At the center of community policing are three essential and complementary core components:
- Partnerships between the police and the community.
- Problem Solving as a method to identify and effectively solve problems of concern to the community.
- Organizational Change within the police department to accommodate increased community engagement.
Police Area Representative (PAR) Officers, working in the Community Services Section, use a tactic known as problem-oriented policing to produce long-term solutions to the problems of crime or decay in communities. Police, residents, and other agencies or organizations, work together to identify and find the causes for neighborhood crime problems, then develop responses to those problems. In most cases, the responses developed through problem-oriented policing are joint police-community actions, which also involve participation by a variety of other departments within the City of Springfield. By doing this, the PAR Officers are able to resolve longstanding neighborhood issues, thereby avoiding an escalation of those specific incidents. Contact your PAR Officer if you have any concerns relating to the community you live in.
Public Information
Providing general information is the job of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO). By serving as the central source of information about the department, and distributing news releases to the media, the PAO helps keep the community up to date about police-involved events in the City.
Crime Prevention
Crime Prevention Officers coordinate and help organize neighborhood watch groups and perform commercial and residential security surveys using established Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. Crime Prevention Officers can also present programs on varied topics including robbery prevention, drugs, residential security, and personal safety.
Crime prevention tips are also available on this Web site. If you're interested in starting a neighborhood watch group or need other information from the Crime Prevention Officers, contact them at 417-874-2113 / 417-874-2188 or by e-mail.
National Night Out is an annual event held at Meador Park in partnership with the City of Springfield, Community Partnership of the Ozarks, and the Springfield-Greene County Parks Board. It promotes crime prevention and brings residents together along with those working on the front lines. See footage from National Night Out 2013 here. More information can be found by visiting Community Partnership of the Ozarks' website.


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Update 10/11/12: Though the District 112 school board and teachers' union made some movement during Wednesday evening's most recent bargaining session, the two sides "remain significantly apart," according to an email sent at about 1 a.m. Thursda morning by school board president Bruce Hyman.
The teachers' union proposed meeting again on Oct. 15. Meanwhile, the school board has requested the union withdraw its strike threat. The district's contingency plans remain in effect.
Earlier: Highland Park's elementary and middle school district has been collaborating with the city's other governing bodies to figure out programming for the district's 4,500 students should the teachers' union begin its planned Oct. 16 strike.
District 112 Contract Negotiations: The Story So Far
Registration began this week for free programming that will be offered by the district and the Park District of Highland Park if the teachers strike and school is not in session. The park district will have five camps that will take place at Heller Nature Reserve, West Ridge Center, Deer Creek Courts and the Recreation Center. They will be available to about 150 children. An additional number of children will be accommodated by the Centennial Ice Arena for open skate and open gymnastics. The Recreation Center will offer open swim and open gym.
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"As soon as we got word there might be a strike, we knew there needed to be a contingency plan," Park District Executive Director Liza McElroy said. "We're ready to go."
The park district camps will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be similar to those offered during the summer, according to Park District Communications Coordinator Emily Biang. They will include singing, cooking and indoor sports. Participating children just need to bring their own lunch.
McElroy hopes that parents who work full-time will take advantage of these available services, since space will be limited.
"We really want to make sure that kids who have parents who both work… will get those kids in a safe environment," McElroy said.
The park district's programming will cost the park district $2,000 a day, assuming "we max everything," according to McElroy, who said the main cost is the staff.
"I think we will be able to provide this service for the duration of the strike," she said. "We will evaluate on a day by day basis."
Other organizations offer more programming
Eight other local organizations will offer programming to District 112 students during the teachers' strike, including the Highland Park Public Library, the Family Network and the City of Highland Park.
Editors' Note: Click here to see all the programming that will be offered to DIstrict 112 children during the teachers' strike.
The Highland Park Nursery School will offer day care for 22 kindergarten students for $42 per day, while the Naval Station Great Lakes Youth Center will offer all-day childcare at a cost dependent on total family income. The Chicago Botanic Gardens announced on Wednesday it would offer a Nature Days program to 20 kindergarteners through fifth graders.
"There's a lot of community support," District 112 Communications Specialist Andi Rosen said.
District 112 will have programming available at Oak Terrace, Northwood and Green Bay schools that will be available to 500 students total.
The District will be prioritizing children who are eligible for free and reduced lunch, according to District 112 Community Relations Specialist Andi Rosen.
"We don't have the staffing to accommodate more," she said.
Union, board still hopeful strike can be avoided
Though the district has begun preparing for a teachers' strike, its members remain hopeful one can still be avoided.
"They're not the ones walking away from the negotiating table," Rosen said about the District 112 School Board. "They want to do everything possible to avoid a strike."
According to North Shore Education Association president Pamela Kramer, the teachers are not looking forward to striking, but feel they have no other option.
"I'm still hoping that we'll go and work it out Wednesday night," Kramer said, referring to a bargaining meeting scheduled for Oct. 10. "[A strike] is not a pleasant thing to go through… but we're not going to roll over and play dead."
District 112 recently posted a chart comparing the board's most recent contract proposal with the teacher union's. Kramer says the teachers' proposed contract leaves the teachers worse off than teachers in neighboring districts in salary, lane changes, retirement and health care.
"We feel we are so reasonable with where we are right now that this is just a horrible situation," Kramer said.
Rosen disagrees with Kramer's characterization that Highland Park teachers have it worse than those in surrounding districts.
"Right now if you look at the chart of all the districts in Lake County, we're the third highest beginning salary," Rosen said.
The teachers feel the board's perspective on its finances is unnecessarily bleak, blaming the reluctance to spend more on teachers on a tea party mentality.
"They have the money," Kramer said.
According to Rosen, however, the board's proposal stems from a desire to end three years of painful budget cuts, ending a trend where the district spends more than it takes in.
"The way the board is looking at it is prudent and fiscally responsible," Rosen said. "This isn't politics, it's math."
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The Farmington Valley Stage Company is busy preparing for its debut production of "The Memory of Water" later this month.
The Shelagh Stephanson production offers a sobering yet hilarious take on how a mother's death brings out the best and worst memories and emotions in three sisters and the men in their lives.
The play, set for Sept. 14 to 29, will be the debut production of the company, which involves several veterans of the former Park Road Playhouse, including artistic director Howard Hirsch of West Hartford.
In April, Canton selectmen authorized Chief Administrative Officer Robert Skinner to enter an agreement with the company to use the auditorium at town hall.
The theater company moves into Collinsville as many changes are happening in the village. Francesca's Wine Bar and Bistro is set to open later this month in the former locale of Husk: New American Tacos at 105 Main St. Also expected to open this fall is Wilson's Pub, a bar and restaurant the Witkos family will operate from the former Fireplace Cafe location, run for numerous years by the late Bill Wilson. Other improvements in the works include sidewalk reconstruction on Main Street and revamped restrooms at Town Hall.
In addition, company scenic director Howard Hahn and others are busy building a set and making other improvements to the stage area. While still a work in progress, Tuesday evening the stage was complete enough to accommodate the actors.
Cast Members in the Memory of Water Include:
- Dorothy McKeon of Simsbury: Vi
- Jennifer Ouellette of Vernon: Mary
- Vanda Doyle of Windsor: Catherine
- Karen Balaska of Somers: Teresa
- Mark Ohanesian of New Britain: Mike
- Kevin Reid of New Britain: Frank
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Lesson learned
The passing of Judge George Greene brought to mind a lasting memory. Many years ago, when I was a junior in high school, I got a ticket for doing 77 mph in a 55-mph zone and had to go to court.
The assistant DA was going to let me plead to a lower speed, but Judge Greene looked at me and said, "Nope, I'm not going to do it. I think you need to learn something from this." The offense meant losing my license for two months. But he wasn't finished.
Judge Greene reached under his blotter, pulled out a newspaper clipping, handed it to me and asked me to read it – out loud. So I had to stand in front of District Court and read "Dead at 17" from Ann Landers in front of a full courtroom. Naturally, I was mortified. After I was finished, he said that he hoped all of this would make an impression on me.
He was right. I never forgot the message, and I know it made me a more careful driver. So I thank Judge Greene for caring enough to not just apply the law, but to make sure that I wasn't just punished, and that I also learned something lasting.
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Storybook Camps Ages 3-6
Favorite storybook tales come to life through dance, music, crafts and performance. Each week-long camp meets from 9 am until 12 noon, Monday through Friday. The week culminates with a fun performance on Friday.
Summer Arts Dance Camp Ages 7-12
Summer Arts Dance Camp is an opportunity for dance enthusiasts ages 7-12 to explore various dance forms and choreography in a day camp experience. The two-week session is a fun and in-depth exploration of the dance arts and campers will venture on various field trips enjoying the rich culture of Charlotte, North Carolina. Campers will be taught by teaching artists who are community based in the Charlotte area. A culminating performance will end the two week excursion by sharing dances choreographed by campers and teaching artists.
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When has death by gunshot, gassing, poison, strangulation, bombs and mutilation ever been remotely funny? Gales of laughter erupted uproariously at the dramatic deaths during Bishop Ireton High School's fall production of "Something's Afoot," by James McDonald, David Vos, Robert Gerlach and Ed Linderman.
"Something's Afoot" premiered in 1972 before becoming a nationally renowned musical in 1976. The musical spoofs the works of British mystery writers, paying special attention to Agatha Christie and her novel "And Then There Were None." The story starts when a cast of high-society London characters are all invited to the esteemed Lord Rancour's lake estate for a weekend of relaxation. When Lord Rancour is discovered dead, the characters begin dying as well, leaving the survivors and Miss Tweed, a parody of Agatha Christie's famous detective Miss Marple, to discover the murderer.
Bishop Ireton's behind-the-scenes production team elevated the show out of the realm of high school theatre. The student-made period costumes, two-story set, and perfectly on-time special effects in "Something's Afoot" assisted the actors in taking the audience out of modern-day Alexandria, Virginia and into 1930s England.
Bishop Ireton's Sarah Moffit tackled the role of the elderly Miss Tweed with passion. It was not just the gray hair and long, plaid skirts that suggested she was an older woman, but the mischievous twinkle in her eye and spritely, but stiff physicality that made us believe we were watching "Grandma" on the stage.Aside from her impressive age transformation, Moffit milked every comedic line and was constantly engaged in the piece, reacting to everything with a wry grin.
The young ingénue Hope Langdon was played beautifully by Brenna Carroll who exuded youthfulness and goodness with every perfectly hit high note. In addition Carroll's chemistry with her love Geoffrey played by Joey Ledonio was hot and sweet at the same time. Ledonio expertly delivered each of his jokes with the timing needed for a musical comedy.
Every member of the 11-person cast of "Something's Afoot" had a shining moment whether they were on stage for the whole show or if they were killed off in the first five minutes. The servant team of maid Lettie, played by Catherine Schreiber and handyman Flint, played by Joseph Green joyfully poked fun at the bourgeois guests, delivering each line with sass. Their song together "Dinghy" had seriously sharp dance moments and many gleeful double-entendres.
The technical team was en pointe in this production. When the curtain opened showing the audience the ornate, two-story, luxurious mansion with working swinging doors on both levels a collective gasp ran through the audience. To add to its impressiveness it was student-designed and built. In order for the show to work, the special effects had to be perfectly timed. Each effect brought the audience to laughter and made the show's slapstick comedy style work beautifully.
The precise comic timing of the actors and the intricate set built by the tech team in Bishop Ireton High School's production of "Something's Afoot" proved that they have strong teams on both sides of the curtain.


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Anonysex February 21, 2013
Higuis. December 14, 2012
I'd like everyone too know that sex isn't a thing too play around... The meaning of sex means to make love... Most people think..oh it's okay to have sex with a boy friend or whatever.. But I wanna make my self clear right now... The meaning of "too make love" means you could have sex with a wife or husband.. Not a gf and a bf that's totally wrong. Some might not believe this... But it's a perfectly good explanation.
sexjocker October 30, 2012
i wanna fuck im horny
technical error October 13, 2012
The sound and the graphics are sometimes out of sync besides i think this is the best hentai i ever watched
Personally... September 11, 2012
My favorite part was where brother fucked sister in the doggy ears. The fact that he came inside of her made it hot as hell!
Somebody that you used to know August 18, 2012
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quite good!
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it is Bloods: Inraku no Ketsuzoku 2 episode 2
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reunion riei sensei
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wich anime is this!?
badkarma January 18, 2013
@Higuis.: I disagree, but mostly with the fallacy of using "language" to describe the abstract in relation to sex. As logical beings in general, we put a good deal of weight and value on 'words' and 'definition', but abstract things like love are mostly un-definable, so we can't really comprehend it. I mean, we try, and we even have the gull to assign a noun/verb to it, however, describing something we can't see with our eyes using black and white words is never an easy task, and when we try to blend those black and white words to gray, we get flagged for sounding too emo. ... It's a fine line. ... Whatever the case, love is like everything else we acknowledge. It's something we put a word on, but I think what I'm trying to say is that getting too caught up in the 'name' of things - particularly the abstract - usually results in defining it by the words you've assigned to it. Like the phrase "would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?" To which my answer is yes, it would, but if I rename it 'shit-blossom', I'll definitely change your expectations. So basically, no, sex isn't a holy tradition that only those with 'love' can engage in, but a biological function animals use to make more animals. We arrogant humans have simply... vilified it, I suppose. I will agree that generally we shouldn't have sex with our friends though, but again, this has more to do with the concept of a functional society than 'the sanctity of sex'. And now, I shall crawl into a hole and cry for my life has hit a new low - what with all the lecturing in the comment section of a porn website n' everthing... on a Chinese porn-toon video no less... Dammit...
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Joseph "Joey" Allen Cruz passed away June 22, 2013, in Mineral Wells. He was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Judson Crow Sr. and Elizabeth Cruz.
Joey loved cooking, especially his famous chili recipe. His family just could not get enough of it. He also enjoyed skateboarding and playing video games; most of his friends and family could not keep up with him on a gaming console.
Joey was a very loving brother; he enjoyed making his family smile and laugh. His true passion was art, to be exact, it was drawing. He could put a pencil to paper and create the most wonderful and illustrative drawings imaginable.
Joey leaves behind father, Judson Crow Sr.; mother Elizabeth Cruz; brothers, Chris Crow, and wife, Kayla, and Judson Crow Jr., and wife, Amy; sister, Lisa Dominguez; grandparents, Andres Cruz, Josefa Gonzalez and Edith Crow; aunts, Yolanda Vega and Gloria Vargas; uncles, Andy Cruz, Arturo Cruz and Anthony Cruz; nephews, Jackson Riley Crow and Aiden Blake Crow; niece, Klarissa Zariah Crow and many friends.
Rosary was Thursday, July 4, at 6 p.m. The funeral mass is Friday, July 5, 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.
Condolences may be left at www.bcbfuneralhome.com.
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Middlebury To Offer Video Webcasts
January 14, 2010
Middlebury College Athletics is excited to announce the arrival of video webcasts for the remainder of the basketball and hockey seasons. Games are expected to be webcast on a pay-per-view basis at $6/game. Men's hockey games will always include audio from WVTK, while audio for the other three sports will be picked up when available.
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Traverse City Record-Eagle
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MANISTEE — Seasoned actors will stage a James Bond-style, interactive murder mystery between the courses of a "Farm to Table" dinner Aug. 31.
The fundraiser start at 6 p.m. at the Ramsdell Theater, 101 Maple St. The meal will be prepared by Chef Al Frye from the Manistee Community Kitchen. Proceeds benefit the 2-1-1 toll-free telephone service residents can call to access community resources.
Tickets for "Murder at the Ramsdell" are $50 each. They are available by calling 723-2331 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Honor farm market
HONOR — The Honor Farmers & Flea Market will host a weekend market Saturday and Sunday.
Market hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There will be some regular Tuesday vendors in addition to some new vendors. For details, call Susan Lemon, 357-3489, or Carolyn Roth, 325-7982.
Book club lunch
TRAVERSE CITY — Paid reservations are due Thursday for the next luncheon meeting and program of the Village at Bay Ridge Book Club.
Katrina Head, author of "The Gifted Choice," will speak at the 12:30 p.m. book club luncheon on Monday in the West Building dining room, 3950 Scenic Ridge. The cost for lunch and the program is $6. For details or reservations, call 932-9455.
Farmers' Market
MANTON — A Farmers' Market with home-grown, in season produce, and a craft and flea market continues Wednesdays through Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Railroad Park. Vendors are welcome. To learn more about the farm market, call Bev Monroe, 824-3391. For details about the craft and flea market, call Karen Selim, 824-3748


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This collection of 10 fully-illustrated stories explores friendship issues encountered by children with ASD aged 4-8 and looks at how they can be overcome successfully. Key areas are addressed, including sharing, taking turns, being a tattletale, obsessions, winning and losing, jealousy, personal space, tact and diplomacy, and defining friendship. more »2010, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
Keywords: anger management, anxiety, applied behaviour analysis, Asperger syndrome, autism, bullying, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, children, communication, education, educational psychology, emotions, families, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, occupational therapy, parenting, personal hygiene, pervasive developmental disorder, play, relationships, resilience, self esteem, social skills, social stories, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy
Packed with straightforward methods for coping and succeeding away from home, this book focuses on the particular needs of people with Asperger Syndrome, and covers every aspect of student life - from how to get up on time for lectures, to the art of living with other people and attending to the basics of personal health care. more »2010, Paperback: £9.99/ $17.95
Keywords: anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, careers, counselling, depression, disability, education, educational psychology, emotions, families, high functioning autism, mental health, nonverbal learning disabilities, occupational therapy, parenting, pastoral care, personal hygiene, psychology, relationships, resilience, self esteem, sensory issues, sex education, sexuality, social care, social skills, special education, teenagers, transitions
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Includes veterans' benefits, starting and running a business, unemployment, County job openings, and selling to the County.
Includes the courts, most wanted, law enforcement, child support enforcement, sealing record, victims' services, and jury duty.
Includes planning, building codes and permits, owning and renting a property, and property tax assessments.
Includes child and adult health service, food stamps, foster care, mental health, in-home nurse, substance abuse, and child support.
Includes bereavement, certificates and vital records, and divorce.
Includes air quality and burn days, garbage and recycling, sewer, conservation, and green energy financing.
Includes adopting a pet, animal control, and local vets and shelters.
Includes information on the buildings, county, codes, departments, projects, representation, and voting.
Includes activities and events, parks, museums, libraries, and volunteerism.
Property taxes, business taxes, transient occupancy taxes, fines, and financial reports.
Includes passports, bus schedules, and road maintenance.
Includes forest fires and floods, emergency preparation, and emergency response.
Sewer Maintenance District 3 Regional Sewer Project
The project will abandon the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), construct a new pump station, and construct a new pipeline to convey wastewater from the WWTP to the City of Roseville's Dry Creek WWTP. For more detail, please visit our SMD3 Regional Sewer Project Page.
Mid-Western Placer Regional Sewer Project
The project will abandon the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), construct a new pump station, and construct a new pipeline to convey wastewater from the WWTP to the City of Lincoln's WWTP. For more detail, please visit the Midwestern Placer Regional Sewer Project website.
None at this time, please check back later.
Applegate Wastewater Treatment Plant Closure & Pipeline Project (2012-2013)
Installed a pump station and pipeline to convey Applegate's wastewater to the existing sewer collection system that conveys wastewater to the SMD 1 WWTP on Joeger Road in North Auburn. The treatment ponds at the Applegate Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) are no longer in use and are expected to be decommissioned in 2014.
Auburn Ravine Lift Station Upgrade
Upgraded the Auburn Ravine Lift Station in order to meet the current peak wet weather wastewater flow volumes and accommodated the wastewater generated in the lift station's service area due to planned growth identified in the Placer County General Plan.
Dry Creek Isolation Valves Installation
Increased the number of isolation valves to increase efficiency of system maintenance and minimize the potential for sewage spills.
Sewer Maintenance District 2 (Granite Bay Area) Trenchless Pipe Repairs
Repaired 2,000 linear feet of pipeline using pipe lining technologies.
Denitrification Treatment Process: Sewer Maintenance District 3 (Horseshoe Bar Road Area)
Helped meet State Discharge Permit requirements regarding final nitrate effluent limits.
Sheridan Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion
Increased the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant by expanding the spray field operation, and increased system automation to minimize operational costs.
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Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)
Children's Medicaid Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EPSDT Program?
EPSDT is a health care benefit package for all Medicaid enrolled children ages 20 and under and all pregnant women.
How much do medical services cost?
Services for children ages 18 and under are free
Adults ages 19-20 may have to pay a small co-pay unless they are enrolled in a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO)
What services are available?
All Medicaid benefits and dental benefits, hearing aids and limited orthodontia
What is a Family Health Coordinator?
A Family Health Coordinator is a person that can help you navigate the Medicaid system as well as non-Medicaid community services.


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Dragon Issue #402
By Steve Winter
Let's turn up the summertime heat and debate the past, present, and future of
—and whether two online magazines are better than one.
History Check: Kas and Vecna
By Ken Hart
History Check
is a new semi-regular column that keeps the greatest of all D&D stories in our hearts and minds while introducing them to the next generation. This first installment presents the classic tale of betrayal involving an archlich and his treacherous lieutenant.
Character Theme: Neverwinter Redeemers
By Matthew Sernett and Erik Scott de Bie
Sons of Alagondar are born on the streets of Neverwinter and, like the city itself, refuse to die without a fight. Seekers of Illefarn hail from the vicinity of Ardeep Forest and draw strength from a bygone elven empire. Explore what happens when the Sons and Seekers—as represented by two new character themes—join forces against a common threat.
Making Race Count, Part 1
By Robert J. Schwalb
Swap your class utility powers with racial ones to make your dwarf, half-elf, halfling, or human character extra special.
Bazaar of the Bizarre: Holy Relics
By Jeff Morgenroth
Don't throw out that dusty old torture rack—a piece of it might be worth something on
Playtest: Tools of Two Trades
By James Auwaerter and Chad Brown
Behold! A playtest of much-needed feats for characters that wield both weapons and implements.
D&D Alumni
By Bart Carroll
Take a trip through past editions of the D&D game, and see how its iconic features have evolved over the decades.
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Laughter returns to the pages of
magazine. Get your "funny fix" here.
Nerathi Legends: Adretia, Citadel of Iron's Grasp
By Richard Baker
Warlords of the Iron Circle seek to enslave the world and offer it as tribute to their diabolical master, Asmodeus. Meet the tyrannical sods with the power to make the archdevil's dreams come true, and tread carefully in their harsh dominion.
Confessions of a Full-Time Wizard
By Shelly Mazzanoble
D&D's "Player-in-Chief" wonders what it's all about, whether it's worth it, and why anyone bothers.
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Time really does go by when you're having fun—especially when it's playing D&D.
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The Avalanche's new head coach states frankly who he wants in the draft. How will this affect things remains to be seen, or if they will play out as directly as statements from Roy and Avs GM Joe...
If the defenseman falls to number three, will the Lightning select him?
A refresher on who, where, and when as the new hockey season unfolds in a hurry. Because last April was a really long time ago.
A public service announcement draws attention; Stamkos for Hart? Is the affiliation between the Lightning and Admirals coming to an end? All this and plenty more in our link roundup.
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Republican lawmakers and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad have very different ideas on how to use state budget surplus dollars.
Branstad has proposed spending much of Iowa's nearly $1 billion surplus on property tax cuts and education reforms over the next five years. But Republican leaders in the Legislature announced Thursday they would back proposals to credit extra money back to taxpayers. The state first would ensure that reserve funds were filled.
Senate Republican leader Bill Dix proposed a credit of $750 per family.
The proposal could pass the House, where Republicans hold a majority, but likely would face problems in the Senate, controlled by Democrats.
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In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas. Daughter of Smoke and Bone was declared a "must read" by Entertainment Weekly, was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com, and The New York Times called it "a breath-catching romantic fantasy."
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Busy mom who loves to read but doesn't always have the time. I enjoy YA, Romance and the occasional Best Seller.
"No Sophomore Slump here...Just wow!"
It's hard to write a review of this book without giving away too may spoilers, so I will keep this as general as possible.
This book is amazing! If you loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone (a must read on my list) then you will LOVE this book too. It's darker then the first and not as much romance (to my disappointment) but it is exquisitely written and the story will suck you in from the beginning. Once this story gets going you will find it very hard to stop listening. I was obsessed!
I was happy to see Zusana is back (she is one of my favorite characters) and there are many new ones introduced in this one.
I wouldn't suggest picking this book up before reading Smoke and Bone as it might be too confusing given all the new character developments.
As before, Khristine Hvam is brilliant at the narration. Thank you to Hachette Audio for sticking to a narrator that works!
I highly recommend this book/series and I can not wait for the next installment.
5 Stars all around
Coffee and a Book Chick
"Another Homerun by Laini Taylor & Khristine Hvam!"
Well, my friends. Laini Taylor has hit it out of the park yet again with her sequel to Daughter of Smoke and Bone, and partnering yet again with incomparable audio narrator Khristine Hvam, I am simultaneously thrilled and pained that the wait has now begun for the final book.
Picking right up where Daughter of Smoke and Bone left off, this fast-paced and emotional book will not disappoint, as second books in trilogies sometimes can. Instead, Taylor sparkles with wit and depth, continuing the intelligent, wistful, and adventurous tale of Kerou, the heartbroken chimera. Left alone and considered a traitor, Kerou is still dealing with her conflicted feelings for Akiva, the seraphim angel. And although she is completely dedicated to her chimera people, and her wonderfully loyal and hilarious friends Zuzana and Mick (loved them!), Kerou doubts the leader of her chimera people, Thiago, and his motives. Final chapters leave the listener reeling, shocked by events, and breathless for the final book.
I refuse to divulge anything more for fear that it might give anything away for either book in the series, however suffice it to say that:
-- Book 2 is just as spectacular, creative, and innovative as Book 1
-- It is excellent on audio
-- It is the perfect book to listen to while running (it will make you run longer just to hear what happens next)
-- I wish that this was a longer series simply because I believe that Taylor has created a universe just as full and magnificent, and could equal a long duration, as the successful Harry Potter series
-- Bottom Line: You should read this
That is all I can say about this stunning Young Adult fantasy tale of angels and monsters, good versus evil, love and heartache, loyalty and betrayal. Laini Taylor keeps the fierce momentum going in Days of Blood and Starlight, powering through to the final emotional scenes, that ultimately leave you determined for more. Well done yet again, Ms. Taylor!
Audio Notes: Khristine Hvam returns to book two, thank goodness, and is a theatrical genius. I enjoyed her brilliant narration for all characters. Each is distinct and memorable.
Parental Notes: While the books are for an older young adult crowd, bear in mind that while it should be expected that there are battle-worthy moments of sword fighting and more, this one has moved a little more into scenes with consensual s3x, but also attempted s3xual assault. These are tougher to read/hear than the previous story. Make sure you have a conversation with your young reader to see if they have any questions.
Just a book fool.
"I don't even know..."
I don't even know where to begin. This book took me on a roller-coaster of emotions. At one point it had me so depressed I stopped listening to the book for an entire week. I loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone EVERY SINGLE THING about it... except the end. I went into this book knowing we were going to be getting a different story, a story far more serious and a whole lot less fun.
Sh*t just got real.
This book is magnificent. It's not always pretty and it is often gut wrenching. Laini keeps you guessing and absolutely NOTHING is expected. I don't believe a reader could ask for more beautifully orchestrated writing.
The first half of this book is a little like walking through mud (only a little) and the second half is like riding a dragon bareback out of a secret dungeon bank. By the time you finish this book you will wonder why on earth you just subjected yourself AGAIN to the torture of an entire year waiting for the finale. You will know the answer of course, and you would do it all over again given the choice.
This book is that good. So get to it!
Book Lover
"Not a disappointment! Absolutely Awesome!"
This book was worth the wait. I can't believe I am actually saying this, but it is such an excellent book. What a great second book in the trilogy. Usually the second book disappoints, and adds additional love interest, but to great satisfaction, this doesn't follow the usual. I thoroughly enjoyed and this book is as awesome as the first. If you enjoyed The Daughter of Smoke and Bone as much as I did, I absolutely feel in love with, you should most definitely enjoy this one too. Most of the characters are back, some sadly aren't, but as with the first book Khristine Hvam is wonderful and does a great job. And Laini Taylor is my new favorite everything :)
"An Interesting but Somewhat Lackluster Sequel"
"Days of Blood & Starlight" is generally well-written with good plotting, and Khristine Hvam again does an excellent job at narration.
However, I found this sequel to be somewhat lackluster, especially in comparison to the "Daughter of Smoke & Bone". This audio book did not hold my interest the way the first novel did, and the early chapters of this listen unfolded very slowly in a somewhat repetitive way. To some degree, almost all sequels suffer in comparison to the original, but I was really hoping for more "passion" in this book.
Overall, this novel felt more like a bridge between the first and next book, than a critical part of the overall story. (It wouldn't stand alone without its predecessor.) That said, Ms. Hvam's performance really elevated this sequel to the degree that I am looking forward to the final installment of the series.
I Love a great supernatural tale, a Love story, PNR, a Cool Mystery and Most Sci-Fi....if there are vampires, weres or witches in it, that's a plus! Basically I am a 40+ y/o young at heart woman rediscovering the wonderful world of books and am now addicted! Lol I LOVE AUDIBLE!!!!!
"WOW! So beautiful....I cried!"
I loved it ALL! It was beautifully written, beautifully narrated...most of it was quite tragic, but described in such poetic words....just WOW!
there are many, But I do love Karou....she strives for a better world, and with such young hope and brutal strength....you can not help but love her...I wanted to reach into the book and take her in my arms and just tell her that it would be ok,,,,but will it?
I liked many, or loved to be specific, but I think when she teaches her friends to become invisible was one of my faves....
SOOOOOOOO MANY! But the ending, the last hour or so, made me weep,,,
Laini Taylor is so talented, she writes with such an open heart,,,I can not wait for the next book!! OMG! WOW! Tears......such a beautifully tragic tale...I will read it again....
"Found a new favorite narrator"
I wasn't sure if it was possible, but damn, this book was just as good or BETTER than the first book, Daughter of Smoke & Bone. The saga continues between the fight of Angels and Demons. Both sides are fighting really dirty, as a war of over 1000 years would be. At the end of the first book I was left completely broken hearted and didn't know where Laini Taylor would take this story. Oh a story she did indeed.
I must say again, the narrator is phenomenal. She had different unique voice for every character which made it much easier to listen to the story. It made the story more interesting, if possible.
I have to say, which I didn't before, I'm super impressed by the author, Laini Taylor. In her method of writing, she again is able to change points of view between characters, change tenses and it just FLOWS. She makes it seem so easy, but I know a lot of other authors would have had me totally confused. Like Quentin Tarantino directing Pulp Fiction, she writes a scene and the reader isn't sure what happened to have gotten there. Then she slowly fills in the blanks and never without twists, turns and surprises.
I'll try and stop my ranting now! Zuzana, Karou's best friend is still in this one. She plays a larger role in this one and we are able to hear her POV more often. She is still funny and witty as ever. I totally love her!
Karou has been through a lot. She's still processing everything that happened in book 1. And just like the first book, there is SO much that happens in this book. I believe it was longer than the first which is saying something, since I thought that one was long. It feels like an epic fantasy novel, so indepth, so many different things happening at once. I LOVED IT!!
Surprises, betrayal, heart break, are some of the feelings I went through in this book. Along with feelings of hurt, disgust, love and amazement. I was definitely talking out loud in certain scenes of this book, since it was the audiobook it was a lot of 'HELL YEAH' and 'That's RIGHT'.
The end of this book is still left open for the next book, but it gives me more HOPE then the ending of the last. Karou and Akiva are in a slight better position and I hope they continue to work on their relationship and continue fighting to end the war.
Days of Blood & Starlight was everything I loved about the first book, without the few things I didn't like. The writing is still absolutely beautiful, the settings so alive, but the characters and story line have evolved from that YA obsession into something more. Judging from the first book's ending, I knew we'd have to wait for book three, but for once I don't mind. It's worth it. If you enjoyed Daughter of Smoke & Bone at all, this one is definitely a must.
"A Bit Bored"
I am clearly in the minority here based on the average review for this book on Goodreads, but I was bored.
I wasn't expecting to be blown away based on my impressions from the first book. The first book had this slow, angsty build, but about halfway through, it turned a corner and suddenly I was with Madrigal and Akiva and nothing else that came before mattered. So I wasn't surprised that in this installment, we had another slow start. But I was expecting it to pick up at some point, and for me, it never really did. Sure there was some action, but it was in brief, unsatisfying spurts and immediately after it was over, the tone would temper again and it was like nothing ever happened. By the end, I just wanted them to get on with it.
That being said, I still plan to pick up the final book in the series (or at least, I hope it'll be the final book in the series) when it comes out. The way this book ended, I think that the final book has real potential for a lot of action. I just hope Taylor doesn't drag it out like she did in this book. Hopefully this book was the long build-up to a whole lot of something in book 3
Practical Dreamer
"Slow as molasses in July"
First, the narration is amazing. Khristine Hvam breathes life into every sentence. Listening to her is like listening to a great story teller - not like listening to a reader. I bet she's fantastic around a campfire. But even her skill can't make up for the incredibly slow pacing of this sequel - clearly intended to bridge to a trilogy. Every scene is stretched and over described. Every character thought and feeling expanded upon. In the spirit of this, the plot moves "achingly forward" as the write falls in love with the possibility at wringing another hyperbolic emotion from the scene. Every major scene felt like those jokey stage actors who take forever to die because they don't want to give up the limelight. Yes, the descriptions are lovely. But somewhere around Chapter 24 I found myself rolling my eyes at yet another request to sympathize with Charou's pain, horror, sadness, guilt when I knew at the end of it she was just going to do something half-effective. I know, she's supposed to be only 17, but still. The character has so much potential, she's got magic and martial arts skills, can fly and carries memories of a soldier's life. But she never sees even one move ahead of her opponents, never fails to be consumed by feeling when logic should prevail and, honestly, I no longer understand what Akiva sees in her. He remains the better character, more clearly driven by moral choices and thoughtful sacrifice, if no less tragic. Ms. Taylor, as you write the third book in this series, please consider giving Charou more admirable qualities. Aren't there enough beautiful, hapless, ridiculous heroines being saved by men for no other apparent reason than their beauty? If this were a real soap opera some other woman would have slapped some sense into Charou by now. My money says Zuzana would, if you let her. Although I am looking forward to meeting the Queen - will it be Akiva's mother? If you liked the first book you will probably like this one too. Just be prepared for it to take a long long time to not go vary far.
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Call us lazy. But we look at these ages as the only time we'll be free from doing all that extra stuff. At this age, the kids don't care, so we are enjoying our freedom. We know they'll eat tons of sugar and other bad food down the road, but why in the world would we give it to them when they are too little to even ask for it?
But this weekend, I caved and did one of those projects I usually avoid. The kids and I made gingerbread houses. I have friends who have done this with little kids, and I read a blog where a woman did it with a little boy my son's age. She went on and on about how much he enjoyed it, and the end result looked great. So I went to the store and bought white frosting, gum drops, Twizzlers, pretzels, red hot candies, and sprinkles. Then we settled down to make gingerbread houses the "easy" way, with graham crackers for the walls.
One friend had suggested building them over milk cartons, to keep them standing upright, but I couldn't figure out how to do this. The graham crackers didn't seem quite big enough to go over the milk cartons. In the end I just used two long crackers and two half crackers for the four walls and a long cracker for a flat ceiling. They kids were thrilled during set up. I built the structure and showed them how to decorate. (I smeared frosting over the roof so they could stick stuff on top.) They managed this part fine, except that the houses each caved in twice, triggering momentary hysteria from both kids. Then I showed them how to put a dab of frosting on the back of the candy, so it worked like glue. This was completely over the two year old's head. He put it on the "front" and couldn't understand why it didn't stick. It was ok because he didn't really care, anyway.
This project held their attention for exactly three minutes. Then the two year old started eating everything in sight and the four year old said, "I'm all done. Can I wash my hands in the sink?" In the end, both kids were vastly more interesting in washing their hands in the sink than in decorating gingerbread houses. The whole venture cost me about $10 in candy, half of which I still have and will probably never use. Set up time was about five minutes. Clean up time was another five. The kids' sugar high lasted several hours. Now we have two gingerbread homes that I guess need to be eaten. Looking forward to that second sugar high.
In the end, both kids would have been just as happy spending the morning under a blanket and chair fort in the living room. Oh, and, although I think my kids' gingerbread houses are charming, they are no where near the quality of the ones I saw the three year old build on that blog. I'm not saying the mom cheated or that my kids' decorating skills are lacking. I'm just saying...totally different looking
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Asking the hiring manager for a sip of his coffee during an interview isn't the smartest move–especially if you want the job. Taking your shoes off while you're in the hot seat or asking, "What company is this again?" will never get you a job offer either–but these will earn you a spot on our list of the most unforgettable interview blunders hiring managers have seen.
Harris Interactive conducted a survey on behalf the jobs website CareerBuilder.com, in which they canvassed more than 3,000 hiring managers and human resource professionals between Nov. 9 and Dec. 5, 2011, to unearth the most shocking mistakes they had seen candidates make during interviews.
In Pictures: The Most Outrageous And Most Common Job Interview Mistakes
The sluggish hiring environment may cause frustrated candidates to make avoidable mistakes–but no amount of stress or pressure can justify some of these outrageous gaffes. Nerves and lack of preparation can also be to blame, says Rosemary Haefner, CareerBuilder's vice president of human resources, leading to errors like referring to yourself in the third person or showing up in a Boy Scout uniform and never explaining why. "In this job market, it can be tough just to get a face-to-face interview. When the day comes, it's not uncommon for anxiety to get the best of the person," she points out. "On the other hand, there are candidates who are confident and are articulate about their own record, but fail to research anything about the prospective role or the organization."
Even common blunders can be a sure-fire way to make a bad first impression. CareerBuilder asked hiring managers about frequent mistakes that will destroy a candidate's chance at employment, and more than three quarters (77%) cited answering a call or texting during an interview as one of the biggest deal breakers. Seventy-five percent said one of the most detrimental mistakes a candidate can make is appearing uninterested. Dressing inappropriately, appearing arrogant, talking negatively about current or previous employers and chewing gum are other common missteps that hiring managers won't tolerate.
"One item on the list of detrimental mistakes that stuck out, and that we hear from hiring managers a lot, is talking negatively about current or previous employers." Haefner says. "It's a mistake that a lot of job seekers probably don't think about. After all, the job seeker may be entirely justified in their criticisms or frustrations with past employers. However, the employer may see it as unprofessional, unwarranted or a sign that the candidate may have a hard time building positive relationships with colleagues." If you've had a negative experience in a previous job, focus on what you've learned from the challenges and stay away from badmouthing old bosses, she adds.
One job candidate brought a "How to interview" book into the interview with him, and another talked about promptness as one of her strengths, after arriving 10 minutes late. Another woman told the interviewer she wasn't sure if the job was even worth starting the car for.
To avoid such screw-ups, Haefner suggests researching and practicing. Vigorous preparation can help you stand out from the crowd—in a good way—so you'll want to show up with well thought-out questions and examples for the interviewer, and present yourself confidently without teetering into arrogance, she says. "Most important, do whatever it takes you to be calm and focused. For example, exercise a few hours before the interview, make sure you've had a meal and aren't jittery, leave early to eliminate any chances of a rushed or late arrival, and when you're there, let your personality, professionalism and skills do the standing out."
Your interview is often where you make your strongest impression, so to avoid making it also your last impression, carefully consider what you want the employer to learn about you during the meeting, and strive to stand out for being a perfect fit for the job. Putting the hiring manager on hold during a phone interview to schedule a date on the other line–as one candidate actually did–just won't cut it.
"Interviews are a job audition," Haefner says. "The employer isn't hiring a list of skills and accomplishments. They're hiring the whole person: their personality, their resume, their critical thinking and creative ability. The impression you make during the interview, regardless of how competitive the job market happens to be, will most always be the determining factor in landing your next job."
Click here to see the complete list of the most common and unusual job interview mistakes.
These stories are so common, it's ridiculous. I've seen so many of these that I created a whole site just for folks to share their HR (mis)adventures and hopefully show jobseekers the types of things to be careful of in an interview or on their resume. Would be great if you can add these stories or feel free to share them @MyCrappyResume
How about this? Talk about going negative…
"If you were Satan, who would you attack, in this day and age? There is no one else to go after, other than the United States. And that's been the case for now almost 200 years, once America's pre-eminence was sown by our great Founding Fathers. He didn't have much success in the early days—our foundation was very strong, in fact, is very strong. But over time, that great, acidic quality of time corrodes away even the strongest foundations. And Satan has done so, by attacking the great institutions of America, using those great vices of pride, vanity and sensuality…"
Yup i agree with mistakes written here.I have done it and over come it.Its a great experience.
It truly amazes me that mistakes like this can still happen even with all the resources and websites out there to help people in interviews and the job hunt.
I am also amazed at all the people who apply to jobs without first taking an inventory of their online reputation. There are so many quick fixes you can make it to even get a job interview but lost are just lazy.
For a few tips and strategy about repairing or protecting your online reputation you should definitely check out www.onlinerepmanagement.com.
Good luck to all you job seekers out there.
On the flip side here is what you should do at an interview:
These are excellent questions that will show you are prepared and truly interested.
1. How would you describe the general culture of the company and the workplace?
2. Why did you choose this company?
3. Will there be any form of training provided?
4. What are some of the biggest challenges/successes facing the department currently?
5. What process will be used to evaluate my employee performance?
6. Who will be my direct supervisor?
7. Are there many opportunities for professional development within the company?
8. What is the usual time frame for making the hiring decision?
9. May I contact you if any further questions arise?
Call me cynical, but if someone was just looking to keep their unemployment benefits coming but had to fulfill their obligations about seeking work to do so, I can imagine some people might get very creative in their strategies to keep from being offered a job.
Then there are things that companies should do better.
In my young years I was attracted to a job opening for a "systems engineer", being in a field with a similar name. Didn't know what the term meant. The employment agency didn't know. Called the company, they said they don't take phone questions. The secretary didn't know what systems engineer meant.
Do I need to be an engineer? – No.
I come to the interview. The interviewer doesn't tell me what this job is. Then he asks "Do you feel you are qualified for this job?"
I went there, and left there, and to this day don't know what the job was about.
I disagree with practicing an interview too much as sometimes the best thing is to react to the type interviewer rather than replying with prepared statements. But researching a company is always a good idea as can be embarassing if you are confused about exactly what the company does. Also preparation allows you to ask intelligent questions about the job.
Bwahahaha. Appearing uninterested? Am I supposed to act like a slathering 12-year-old girl talking about Justin Bieber?
Good points et al. I just have to relay this story because, while it's not so much a mistake, it does shine a light on the perception of corporate culture. I was interviewed many years ago for some benign government organization for a mid-management position. The three interviewers were going through the motions of business descriptor questions – the latest fashion in recruitment at that time – and posed one of those "can you give us an example of a situation where you…" questions to me. Realizing early on we were both going through the motions, I responded with "there was this one time, at band camp…" Two of the interviewers, both female, looked at each other and nearly burst a seam trying not to laugh, but even more funny was the accountant-type fellow asking the question, responded: "and what type of instrument do you play?" Needless to say I didn't get the job. Nor did I want it.


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4.46/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Certainly not for the tepid or uninitiated, the bigness of this barley-type elixir seems to trump that even of stout, in favor of deep savory flavors, wonderfully oxidized taste, and a lavish texture.
Its sheer blackness is only impeded by its chalky cocoa haze, casting a brownish depth. Decadent aromas of port and sherry wrap around flavors of chocolate fudge, espresso, cashew and blackstrap molasses. Early sweetness fare similarly as its tawny liquor clings to the mouth like silk.
Its full toasted sweetness is taste and felt on the middle palate while tangy alcohol reinforce the taste of fortified brandy, grape and plum, leather and oak. All the while, a foundation of cake batter and toasted soft nuts provide a savory earthiness that's stern and unyielding.
Its incredible oily body is viscous, dense and indefinite in its linger. While strong vinous and rum alcohols thin the body slightly, a granular texture of silt seem to rise from a cocoa powder base and gives the stout a bit of grit.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
750mL bottle into a snifter
Vintage 2013
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A: Pours a very dark brown nearly black, opaque with less than 1/2 a fingers width of tan colored head. Head is fizzy and dissipates down almost immediately. Leaves effectively zero lacing, but some nice alcohol legs. Looks like a cola.
S: Very sweet, with dark fruits and syrup sugary sweetness. Accompanying the sweetness is a ethanol booze and a big charred oak bourbon character. Subtle cocoa and bourbony vanilla. I dont get much hazelnut at all, and probably wouldn't have even noticed it if I didnt know it was brewed with them. Aroma seems a bit boozier than I remember from BT and CR.
T: A big, decadent sweetness is the first thing I get; dark fruits, cocoa,
and syrupy sugar. This is balanced out but some really great roasty and bourbon barrel notes. Theres an herbaceous component and boozy ethanol. Like the nose, I dont get much hazelnut at all, although it starts to come out a bit as the beer warms towards room temperature. Great balance of sweetness, booze, and roasty. Excellent.
M/D: Mouthfeel is very smooth and somewhat chewy, but a bit syrupy. ABV is certainly noticeable but is a welcomed and necessary component to balance out the sweet. Carbonation is very low, which is appropriate. Like most of the huge ABV Bruery beers this one is dangerously drinkable.
O: Excellent beer. Not that different from BT IMO though, and I wish the hazelnut characters were more prominent. Out of BT, CR, and GM, I think CR is still my favorite. That being said, this a wonderful beer. Highly recommend. 4.5
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2013 bottle, consumed July, 2014.
Cellared, and then refrigerated for about 20 minutes, just so I could compare it to room temp. Poured into a Reserve Society stemless snifter. Deep cola brown color, slightly translucent around the edges, a finger of tan head quickly dissipated, leaving nothing behind, but a few legs on the glass. Not as dark/opaque as I would've expected. Big bourbon aroma, sweet milk chocolate, solvent, caramel. Similarly, the taste was very boozy, bourbon, vanilla cream, milk chocolate, sweet caramel, anise, lots of solvent. If any hazelnut was there, it was very light to the point of nearly being an afterthought, almost not worth mentioning. Body was a lot thinner than expected, especially for the higher ABV, the solventy booze I think really contributing to this. Mouthfeel was greasy and messy. Absolutely no smoothness whatsoever. Strange because Black Tuesday had a bigger body and better mouthfeel. Overall, this was ok, but not really anything special. Not that much different than BT, just thinner and messier.
I would've liked to have tried it fresh to get more of the hazelnut flavor, but could it really have faded THAT much over a few months? Plus considering the booziness now, I'm guessing it would've overwhelmed the flavor when it was fresh anyway. Another Bruery bomb.
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From left, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich members of feminist punk group Pussy Riot sit behind bars at a court room in Moscow, Russia, Monday, July 23, 2012.
Jailed Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova says she regrets nothing about the band's anti-government performance in a cathedral that got them convicted of hooliganism and sentenced to two years behind bars.
Tolokonnikova told Germany's Der Spiegel magazine in an interview released Sunday that her conviction with her two band mates were Russian President Vladimir "Putin's personal revenge" which served to put a global spotlight on his government.
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NORTON, Mass., April 21, 2007 - The Wheaton College men's lacrosse team trailed 3-0 after one quarter before dropping a 14-5 decision to Springfield College Saturday afternoon in Pilgrim League action at Mirrione Stadium. The Lyons fall to 3-8 overall and 3-2 in league play, while the Pride improves to 6-8 on the season while remaining in second place in the Pilgrim at 6-1.
Springfield freshman Kyle Gable (Somers, Conn.) led the way with a career-best four goals and one assist, including posting the game's second score for a 2-0 Pride lead just 3:08 into the first. Junior Greg Welch (Peabody, Mass.) gave the visitors a 1-0 edge 1:31 in, while classmate Tyler Montgomery (Brunswick, Me.) rounded out the first-period scoring at 10:43.
Junior Richie Rasamny got Wheaton on the board at the 11:22 mark of the second quarter before the Pride tallied twice for a 5-1 lead at 2:39. The teams traded goals in the final 1:15 of the opening half, as Lyon senior Markus Ricci scored to make it a 5-2 game. With nine ticks left, Gable found the back of the net as Springfield carried a 6-2 advantage into the half.
The Pride started the second half strong with four straight goals for a 10-2 lead with 1:26 on the clock. Four different players tallied goals during that stretch. Wheaton answered with two of the next three goals to narrow its gap to 11-4, but Springfield rattled off three straight during a 2:17 span to put the game away.
Wheaton senior Trey Helms had two goals and an assist, while Rasamny scored once with two helpers. Freshmen goalies Alex Lewis and Schuyler Horn combined for four stops.
For Springfield, Gable had five points, sophomore Jake Beebe (Sudbury, Mass.) totaled two goals and two assists, and classmate Jake Jones (Amherst, Mass.) assisted three times with one tally. Sophomore Jason Farrell (Mahopac, N.Y.) scored twice, while senior Kyle Cloutier (South Hadley, Mass.) finished with 10 saves.
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The Tour de Fat traveling bike carnival returns to the Twin Cities on Saturday, July 26th, in Loring Park. The event raises funds for local biking organizations, including the Midtown Greenway Coalition, Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists, and Minneapolis Off-Road Cycling Advocates.
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It has taken Gary Sheffield a little while to get acclimated to his new team and the Baltimore Orioles are the latest to pay the price for Sheffield feeling at home.
Sheffield went 4-4 with a homer as Detroit made it a sweep of the Orioles, 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica. Craig Monroe homered for the second time in as many days with his blast giving the Tigers the 3-2 advantage. Detroit has now won a season-high four straight


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Even after losing to the Patriots in Week 15 by the score of 41-23, the Broncos remain in first place in the AFC West with two weeks remaining. Unlike the three other teams in the division — all of which are mathematically alive in the race for the playoffs — Denver is the only one that controls its own destiny. Win out, with a road game at Buffalo before the home finale vs. Kansas City, and the Broncos will be playoff-bound for the first time since 2005.
However, in order to do that, the Broncos must play better than they did on Sunday against New England. After scoring 16 points in the game's first 17 minutes, the Broncos were held scoreless for the following 34 minutes of game time. In that span, the Patriots scored 27 points and took complete control of the contest. Tom Brady threw for 320 yards and two TDs, showing the Denver faithful what an accomplished pocket passer looks like.
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Despite what the scoreboard read at Sports Authority Field on Sunday evening, the Patriots are not 18 points better than the Broncos. They might be superior in many areas of the game — especially at quarterback — but the Patriots did not dominate Denver the way the final score indicates.
In fact, the Broncos were competitive early on in the game. Tim Tebow led the offense on a nine-play, 80-yard drive that was capped off by a nine-yard touchdown by Tebow himself, then followed it up with four-play, 82-yard drive that was concluded with a 32-yard Lance Ball touchdown run. Two drives, two touchdowns, 13 points. On defense, the Broncos did a solid job of limiting Brady's two favorite targets, WR Wes Welker and TE Rob Gronkowski, holding them to a combined eight receptions for the entire game.
But it was the mistakes the Broncos made that cost them the game and inflated the Patriots' margin of victory. A pair of fumbles — one by Ball, the other by Tebow — put a sudden end to the momentum the Broncos' offense had early in the game; Brady took full advantage, cashing in those miscues for 10 points. Then, after the Denver defense forced a punt to seemingly end the second quarter, Quan Cosby muffed the return. Dane Fletcher of the Patriots recovered, allowing Stephen Gostkowski to kick a chip-shot field goal to end the half. Up 13-7 after one quarter, the Broncos were down 27-16 after two.
The game's final 30 minutes were more of the same. Though Denver didn't cough up the ball to end any of their five second-half drives, mistakes were a recurring theme throughout for the Broncos. Ill-timed penalties, off-target throws and defensive mishaps were just some of the ways the team continued to trip over their own feet. Part of it was because of the way the Patriots were playing, but much of it was just the Broncos having a rough afternoon.
Thankfully for John Fox and his club, neither the Bills or Chiefs will pose the same type of threat the Patriots did. The Broncos are not the type of team that will play a perfect 60 minutes — anybody who saw them during their six-game winning streak knows that. Denver's formula for success is limiting mistakes early and pulling out games at the end. Against New England, that didn't come close to happening. To clinch a playoff berth, the Broncos must return to their style of play, which means holding on to the ball and being mistake-free when it matters most.
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The young new-school talent of Julian Wilson prevailed in the third edition of The O'Neill Mission. The edited video he put together of his highlights of the week to be judged, featured endless aerials, 360s, and even included a new-school rap soundtrack.
"I'm so blown away right now," Julian said. "It's been such a good week. We have made the best out of all the conditions we faced in France. He was voted the winner by his fellow surfers, including the likes of Cory Lopez, Jarrad Howse and Michel Bourez.
"I've been looking up to these guys since I was young," Julian said. "I was just so excited to be invited to spend the week surfing with them." Julian Wilson was also voted the winner of the Amph Progression Award by his peers, winning 2,000 Euros for his relentless energy pushing the boundaries of tricks in the surf.


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Former Pats thriving
It was a big day for former New England Patriots players and coaches on Sunday.
In Houston, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll watched his team move to 4-0 with a 23-20 overtime win over the Texans. The Seahawks, who many consider to be the best team in the NFL, erased a 20-3 deficit on the road for the win.
Former Tom Brady backup Matt Cassel, who led the Pats to an 11-5 record in 2008 when Brady tore his acl, led the Vikings to their first win of the season, a 34-27 win over the Steelers in London. Cassel went 16-25 throwing for 249 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Another former Brady backup, Brian Hoyer, led the Browns (2-2) to their second straight win in his first two career starts with a 17-6 win over the Bengals Sunday. In the win Hoyer threw for 269 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Walk-off no-hitter
Henderson Alvarez had pitched 9.0 hitless innings for the Miami Marlins yesterday but the game was tied 0-0 heading into the bottom of the ninth.
No worries though ... Alvarez's no-hitter became official though when teammate Giancarlo Stanton scored on a walkoff wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth.
Poor Trout
There were two 100-loss teams — Miami and Houston — in the major leagues this season. Those organizations are in tough shape but the Los Angeles Angels (finished with a 78-84 record) who have Josh Hamilton signed through 2017 and Albert Pujols on the books through 2021 might be in just as tough of shape.
Pujols will make $23 million or more each of the next eight seasons, including $30 million in 2021 when he will be 41 years old. The right-handed hitter batted .258 with a .330 on-base percentage, .437 slugging percentage and .767 OPS in 99 games this year.
Look for the Angels to continue to struggle again next year and in the coming years despite having arguably the most talented player in baseball, 22-year-old Mike Trout, who isn't free agent eligible until 2018.
-Compiled by Christopher Smith


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|the time at which the sun is at its southernmost point in the sky (northernmost point in the S hemisphere) appearing at noon at its lowest altitude above the horizon. It occurs about December 22 (June 21 in the S hemisphere)
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