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Once I tried all the civs and leaders, I always use random for my games.
- or do you have a pet favourite that you can hone and perfect your style with.
In Civ 3 I tended to focus on specific civs, but in 4 I usually go random, and play the hand I'm dealt.
Once I tried all the civs and leaders, I always use random for my games.
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95% of the time random.
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In MP games, I try to always play random. It's just more fun that way.
And since I do that in MP, I play most of my SP games that way as well. Because I want to better understand ALL the leaders/civs in case I get stuck with them in an MP game.
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Always random unless I'm testing something that requires a specific leader. In MP games I think random is necessary for better games. It makes each game different. I do random in SP but I will admit that I will sometime restart if the leader is one I don't feel like playing that day.
random 100%
prolly why I get whomped when I play MP
First Master, Banan-Abbot of the Nana-stary, and Arch-Nan of the Order of the Sacred Banana.
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Random about half the time. Otherwise I'll play the same leader 3 or 4 times in a row in order to figure out which strategies are best. (Darius, the Romans, and Zara Jakob are sure winners for me and I like Mansa Musa as well. I seldom pick these leaders as I want to win regularly with any of the civs/leaders.)
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When I was first reading Darius, the Romans, Zara, I'm thinking "you need to figure out which strats are best" but then I finished reading the sentence. Yes, you are correct.
Yeah... If I'm playing random in SP mode, and I get somebody really good like the Inca's or romans, I will usually reset because they are higher probablility wins. On the other had, I can only play Japs so many times... and I will reset if it's one of the leaders I really don't want to play. If I get stuck with them in MP, I know what I have to do already, so need to torture myself in a SP game.
Keep on Civin'
RIP Baron O
But how about the mixing up the leaders/civs option.
I used to do that a lot, but not much anymore. (mainly because we don't use that option in MP)
Random, and play with the hand I've been dealt. Not always successfully but that's the 'joy' of the game.
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I'm picking my own civ; I've been going thru all the ones that start with Mystism. I just need to win this game and also one time as the Celts and I'll be done with that.
(I'm skipping the Aztecs who have a UU arguably worse than the standard unit, a weak UB, and a weak traight.)
I'm thinking I'll play Darius of the Persians after the game as the Celts. After that who knows, but I'll pick the civ myself so I don't have to restart just from getting a civ I've already won as.
At the pace I'm going it won't be until around 2015 that I finish going thru all the civs in BTS. But if you count Vanilla & Warlords I may complete the list in 2012.
I always play random opponents.
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I mostly play random (2/3 of the time) but some times I like to pick myself (either someone who I have never played with or some of my favourites).
All time favourites are Hannibal and Zara.
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Usually stick to a couple of civs in SP but for MP go random these days. For SP I don't get to play too often so why hassle with civs I don't like.
I'm consitently stupid- Japher
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In MP if I get Zara, that usually puts a smile on my face.
I'm discovering Gilgamesh is a Zara + Protective. Who else gets (cheap) courthouses with Priesthood? And a good UU also, just a different timeframe.
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No, I do not play random civs.
Why not? Besides the fact you really like the romans.
I usually play random, but I'm playing a occ game at the moment. That can't be random because only a few trait combinations work for this in my opinion. Having said that, I'm planning to use Darius on my next normal game because everyone seems to think he's the best and I need to find out for myself.
I used to always play Peter in OCC games pre-BTS. OCC demands appropriate traits imo. It'll be interesting to see what OCC is like when I get round to it in BTS.
Well, be prepared for a very low score in the OCC.
So much of the score is based upon population & area that you generally just can't get a good score in OCC.
Maybe if you choose the Incas on a Duel Pangena Map and Q rush them all you could get a semi-decent score from the early Conquest bonus.
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AI: I sure wish Jon would hurry up and complete his turn, he's been at it for over 1,200,000 milliseconds now. :mad:
I think anyone that has every won at OCC ever worried about their score. Winning was the only goal. My preference was conquest wins on small maps.
Well, my current game HAD Monty of the Romans in it... as my next door neighbour. Needless to say I didn't wait for him to declare war on me...
"Ceterum censeo Ben esse expellendum."
I've won a couple times on OCC in Civ IV; that was before BTS. But I was so disappointed with my score I vowed never to do that again.
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I've played OCC twice before in bts, the first time I used the indians (can't remember which leader) and I got dog piled by everyone when I was just getting infantry and they had macemen. The next time I thought I was heading for victory with Peter (was building spaceship parts) when Gandhi of all people vassalised the world and won domination.
This time I'm using Elizabeth and it's early days but I've chosen Shaka as my best buddy (due to his proximity/power and having my religion) so that could be a recipe to disaster...
OH... Sooooooooooooooo True
On a more seirous note, I've been able to keep Shaka as a buddy for most of a game. As long as he doesn't get too far ahead on the power graph, or have no other place to attack, you might be ok.
Keep on Civin'
RIP Baron O
Yeah, all instincts were telling me to stay away from this guy but he when he asked me to go to war with him against america I knew I had too otherwise I'd be next. He will eventually be a buffer between my city and the rest of the world.
I'm just hoping he doesn't backstab me before I'm ready. Because when I am...
I'm actually thinking about bribing him into some wars while I gain a tech advantage and then gut him with my never seen before modern weapons.
Yeah, help keep him pissed at the rest of the world. The fewer open border agreements he has with the others, the better.
And yeah, when I play OCC, I'm usually playing for a conquest win so eventually everyone has to fall.
I have my favorites:
Huyana Capac
I have other leaders I will play occasionally - Mehmed, Ramesses, Julius Caesar, Mansa Musa.
I go through phases where I force myself to play leaders I am not inclined to play (Shaka, for instance), but there are leaders I've never used.
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Technology moves at a fast pace and Jeffery Naftal wants to make sure Lancaster County isn't left behind.
Naftal, deputy county administrator, has been working with county staff to find ways to improve the county's website. Naftal presented his ideas at Lancaster County Council's Dec. 13 meeting.
"The improvements we have been seeking include the look and utility of the site itself, as well as its reliability and ease of use for staff to update information on the site," Naftal said in a memo.
The details behind a cryptic county ordinance were revealed last week, as county officials announced preliminary plans for a county landfill.
At a special meeting Wednesday, County Council unanimously approved final reading of the ambiguously named Project December, an economic development ordinance that was fast-tracked through a number of special council meetings over the last few weeks.
Council unanimously approved the first two readings of the ordinance at special meetings on Dec. 17 and Dec. 21.
The filing period has started for political hopefuls looking to become the area's newest state senator.
Nearly 10 people are believed to have interest in the District 16 Senate seat, which was vacated last month by Mick Mulvaney, who will be sworn in as a U.S. congressman on Wednesday.
Filing for the senate seat began Friday and will end at noon Jan. 10.
Lancaster pharmacist Hugh Mobley was among the first to announce intentions to run.
Beatifying a blighted neighborhood and supporting economic development projects are goals Lancaster Mayor Joe Shaw and City Administrator Helen Sowell have identified for 2011.
The two recently reflected on the past year while looking forward to what lies ahead for the city of Lancaster.
Sowell said one of the greatest accomplishments of 2010 was the city's partnership with Lancaster County to reopen the former Springs Industries building on 15th Street in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Before County Council's first meeting of the new year, three incumbent members will be sworn in for new terms.
Council members Charlene McGriff, Larry Honeycutt and Jack Estridge, who represent Districts 2, 4 and 6, respectively, will take their oaths of office at a special swearing-in ceremony at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The three were re-elected to new four-year terms in the November election.
Council officers will also be chosen at the ceremony, which will be held directly before council's regular meeting in council chambers.
As an undercover drug officer, she interacted directly with narcotics dealers in some of the city's most drug-infested areas. That job may not be highly celebrated, but it is one that can be quite dangerous.
That's how Harlean Howard got her start with the Lancaster Police Department 20 years ago. Since then, she's moved through the ranks, assumed more and more responsibility and will now hold the highest title of all.
Lancaster City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Howard as the department's next police chief.
GREAT FALLS – Pull up your pants or be fined.
That's the gist of the ordinance Great Falls Town Council gave first reading approval to Dec. 20.
Mayor Don Camp presented the ordinance to council.
"This is primarily to stop what we see everyday on the street," Camp said.
"Great Falls Town Council recognizes that our young people are a product of their environments, and, therefore, it is important that the adults around them demonstrate qualities which best characterize Great Falls," the ordinance said.
Comporium Communications has donated $300,000 to support one of the county's newest businesses, Nutramax.
Glenn McFadden, chief operating officer of Comporium, presented the money at a small celebration Tuesday morning. Speaking to a small crowd assembled outside Lancaster County Council chambers, McFadden said his company is contributing the money under South Carolina's infrastructure tax credit law.
Harlean Howard will become the city of Lancaster's next police chief.
City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Howard, who's in her 20th year with the Lancaster Police Department. She's held the rank of captain since 2003.
Howard will succeed Hugh White, who recently announced plans to retire. White has been with the department since 1982, serving as chief the past 11 years.
Howard's appointment as chief becomes effective Jan. 7.
Despite three county departments ending the fiscal year over budget, Lancaster County received another good rating during this year's annual audit.
Sheila Morgan, a certified public accountant with McAbee Talbert Halliday & Co., presented the audit results at Lancaster County Council's Dec. 13 meeting. Morgan issued the county an unqualified opinion, meaning it was in good financial shape.
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La Trappe Bockbier - Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
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05-25-2014 21:22:13 | More by larbush
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A "Trappist bock" would be a good description. Handsome auburn brown color in the wide La Trappe chalice. Plenty of foam and a tangy, spritzy mouthfeel. Warm and malty, tastes even bigger than the aocohol content would indicate.
Moderately sweet but such a nice clean taste of cafamelized malt. A whiff of molasses. The dark roasted taste is just right with the sugary notes. The bitter edge of yeast rather than hops is what makes this distinctive. Totally drinkable. A rich yet tangy dark brew.
The Belgian yeastiness is just what the traditional German bock style needs. On tap at The Public House in La Jolla, Calif.
Serving type: on-tap
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This poured with a deep rich brown and a sturdy light brown head made of bubbly foam.
The aroma was deeply chocolate, hints of caramel malt, grainy barley, a little char and a bit of toffee.
The taste is chocolatey as well with a smokiness akin to campfire ember. There bits of toffee, caramel, barley malt and a tobacco flavoring that really sets this apart. The tobacco leaf earthiness melds well with the smoky char to remind me of a lit cigar.
The feel is quite full, a little bubbly and prickly, but smooth on the finish.
I really enjoyed this block beer and put it up there with Ayinger Celebrator, though it goes in a different direction.
Serving type: on-tap
04-28-2014 23:45:28 | More by KYGunner
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Is it a fruity, spicy and spritzy double bock beer? Or, is it a toasty and savory Belgian double ale? Its really hard to tell as the beer displays characteristics of both. It appears as if the Dutch monks are looking to the imagination of microbrewers while also using the styles that they have at their disposal.
Much like Dubbel Ale, the beer pours with a hazy bronze with tawny red slivers and a mask of brown; often taking on proportions of rust. What billows above is a light, fluffy and arid head of honeycomb structure and cream-stained color. Its longevity of froth and intricate lacing does much for Dubbel, but strays from Dopple.
While expecting Belgian influence, the common date, fig, and nutty aromas butt up against a clove, peppery spice and vinous wine tone to near perfection. However its complex character is exacerbated with a toasty, savory and molasses-like maltiness that is certainly a welcome surprise.
And that's how the taste kicks off- those bock-like savory sweetnesses greet the early palate with light molasses and steely caramel. Where a plethora of malt flavor teases the taste buds, its assocated sweetness is quick, echoing through the middle and late palate. That's when the whimsy of stone fruit, dried dark fruit, and pitted fruit balances with light clove, fresh-cracked peppercorn, modest hop bitterness and a playfully acidic rose wine character. Its malty-dry finish resonates with fruit and toasted savoriness.
Medium for Dubbel but light for Bock, again the schizophrenic beer carries away that malty weight with ease because of its high effervescence. The finish comes quick as the ale prickles lightly at the palate with its peppery character, alcohol warmth and complex acidity.
The fusion of styles is truly imaginative, classy and clever. The richer malt character complements the Belgian complexity in seamless fashion. It doesn't hurt that the brewing execution is also stellar.
Serving type: on-tap
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01-06-2014 09:40:32 | More by kristjan
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Beer bottle (33 cl.) purchased from La Cervoiserie, and tasted in 2014.
Appearance : red amber color, with tan foamy head and nice lacing.
Smell : roasted malt aromas.
Taste & mouthfeel : sour malty flavor with a bitter and dry spicy finish.
Drinkability : a good beer in the style Dunkel bock.
Serving type: bottle
01-04-2014 17:22:54 | More by thierrynantes
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La Trappe Bockbier from Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.
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USW Lauds Obama's Executive Order on Fair Pay, Workplace Safety
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement today from USW International President Leo W. Gerard in response to President Barack Obama's signing of the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order,
USW Condemns GOP Senators for Blocking 'Bring Jobs Home Act'
Leo W. Gerard, President of the United Steelworkers (USW), today condemned Senate Republicans for blocking passage of the 'Bring Jobs Home Act' (S.2569). The bill would advance tax credit for companies returning jobs to the U.S. ... more
District 10 Poker Run
District 10 is sponsoring a Biker Poker Run on September 13 with proceeds to benefit March of Dimes and Benefits for Babies.
A Fair Playing Field for American Workers
United Steelworkers International President Leo W. Gerard joined Ed Schultz on his podcast to discuss unfair practices by steel producers overseas that are undercutting American workers.
Solidarity Rally at Mission Complex
Members of Local 937 rally outside the Mission mine complex in support of negotiations with Asarco.
Rally in Hayden, Ariz.
Members of Local 886 in Hayden, Ariz., rally in support of negotiations with Asarco.
Reynolds Negotiation Updates
This page contains negotiation updates for United Steelworker members working at Reynolds Consumer Products.
Local 5613 Solidarity Rally
Members of Local 5613 in Amarillo, Texas, rally in support of negotiations with Asarco.
Optimism reigns at meeting on Piketon layoffs
Resilience rather than resignation. That was the mood Thursday during a town hall meeting about the looming threat of about 700 layoffs at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant near Piketon.
Workers from Two Countries Facing Common Issues Come Together for Cross Border Training
On July 23 and 24, United Steelworker members from Asarco/Grupo locals in Arizona and members from five Sections in Mexico representing Los Mineros participated in the first cross border training in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico.
Rally for Sloan Valve Workers on Strike
On July 18, 2014, a large, spirited picket line rally was held by members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7999 at the Sloan Valve plant near O'Hare Airport in Franklin Park, IL.
USW Applauds Judge's Ruling Striking Down Anti-Union Law
The United Steelworkers (USW) released the following statement today from USW District 7 Director Michael Millsap of Indiana in response to a Lake County judge's ruling late yesterday striking down the state's 2012 union-busting "right-to-work" law.
T-shirt Tuesday at Ray Mine
Members of Local 915 show solidarity during negotiations with Asarco.
USW Urges Congress to Fully Fund Cleanup Work at Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Ohio
The United Steelworkers (USW) is urging Congress to provide the $400 million necessary to fully fund the cleanup work at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion plant in Piketon, Ohio.
Brennan Center for Justice Voting Laws Roundup 2014
Voting rights continues to be a highly contentious issue in America. Starting after the 2010 midterm elections, legislators in dozens of states introduced scores of laws to make it harder to vote.
Corporations Dodge Taxes, Everyone Else Pays the Price
USW International President Leo W. Gerard and progressive talk show host Leslie Marshall this week discussed corporate inversion, a process by which corporations lower their tax bills by purchasing a company in a low-tax country ...
Wayne Ireland was – in his own words – skeptical.
When notified that he was the 500,000th AT&T Union Plus customer, he found it hard to believe. "I thought they were trying to pull a fast one on me.
Huhtamaki Council News - July 2014
Monday Morning Minute
Monday Morning Minute is a weekly electronic newsletter that reports on safety issues, collective bargaining in the paper sector, organizing, arbitrations, community work, political work, and labor history.
USW Local 1155L and Bridgestone Build Community Spirit
Giving back to your communities builds lasting relationships and deepens bonds within our memberships. For the sixth year in a row United Steelworkers Local 1155L in Morrison Tenn., in conjunction with Bridgestone Americas Tire ... more


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It is up to the students to make their student life interesting. The are times when the student association will put on a few events but these are minimal!
It is a christian university and everything that is taught is always link to a Christian perspective which I think is awesome.
My financial advisor is the worst he is evil!
Campus Dining:
There are not a lot of places to eat at on campus but variety is provided in the meal choices.
Diversity is embrace on the campus. The school is in the top ten most diverse campus. We all get along as one big happy family!.
Off-Campus Housing:
Living off campus is very cost effective and you are given freedom! Landlords are not visible and parking is provided. The safety is relative and often times these housing a really near to the campus.
Campus Strictness:
The campus is very strict on secular music and large gatherings. This however causes a dullness in the social life of the students.
Off-Campus Dining:
To find a great place to eat would require one to travel for about 30 minutes but once you are there the food is great and the prices are affordable.
My application process was not challenging and I was given all the support I needed from my department. One suggestion would be to have the academic department share the student information with the admissions department. This would eliminate any misinformed details.
The Clinical and Mental Health program of study is a great program that is preparing clinician to be effective agent of change in the counseling profession.
Our sporting events are not supported by the students and the Athletes are not highlighted.
Guys & Girls:
The chances of finding a guy who is not in a relationship are very slim. There is a larger population of females and it is like survival of the fittest on the battle field!.
Health & Safety:
Our Campus security is in a terrible state and is in need of major help.
Greek Life:
There is no greek life.
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It is extremely strict. An example of that is you have to go to a certain amount of worships a semester or else you get put on probation.
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"Campus safety" is what we call the department on campus that is supposed to keep us safe. Just last month we had three muggings in one night and campus safety failed to notify people about it. Also we don't have a health center on campus.
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For the most part there isn't drug or alcohol use on campus. There is drug use off campus at parties, however.
There isn't much as far as transportation in this small town.
The tuition here is terrible and although there are a few academic scholarships, there isn't much else help.
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Extremely remote and nothing to do, I'm glad I don't live on campus or near here at all. I drive every day.
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It isn't bad but they don't have the same kind of off campus housing that is near Notre Dame and IUSB
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Being someone who is not of the same religion it is kind of difficult to be apart of the student body and be accepted.
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i just wish it was closer to city
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there are a few places to chose from
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When it's time to make the transition to a "big kid's" bed, our simple sleigh bed is the perfect choice – classic, cozy and well made. It's built with our signature attention to quality and craftsmanship.
- Twin: 41.5" wide x 85.5" long x 44" high
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- Expertly crafted of kiln-dried wood.
- Slat-roll foundation is designed for use with or without a box spring.
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- Overall: 41.5 "wide x 85.5" long x 44" high
- Headboard: 41.5" wide x 44" high x 5.5" thick
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- Side Rails: 75" long x 6.5" high x 1" thick
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- Weight: 96 pounds
- Overall: 56.5" wide x 85.5" long x 44" high
- Headboard: 56.5" wide x 44" high x 5.5" thick
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- Side Rails: 75" long x 6.5" high x 1" thick
- Slats: 14
- Weight: 96 pounds
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Hours of operation for the Lincoln Park Family Aquatics Center will be:
Sunday through Thursday (weather permitting) 12:00 pm to 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday (weather permitting) 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Prices for Daily Admission:
18 years and over $8.00 each
4 - 17 years old $5.00 each
3 years and under Free
Active Military, including immediate family $4.00 each
Seniors, 55 years and over $4.00 each
Note: Children 11 and younger must be under the direct care of a person of the age of 16 years or older.
During the month of July, Lincoln Park Family Aquatics Center will be open for "Walk the Lazy River" sessions as follows:
Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Walk the Lazy River Admission Price $4.00 - or - free with 2014 LPFAC Membership.
During the month of July, Aqua Zumba classes will be offered at the Lincoln Park Family Aquatics Center as follows:
Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The price per session is $5.00 per person.
2014 Memberships now on sale.
For Marion residents:
Family of 3-6 immediate household members - $250.00
Family of 2 immediate household members - $155.00
Single Adult (18 years and older) - $105.00
Single youth (4-17 years old) - $75.00
Senior ( 55 years and older) - $62.50
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Hopefully, you are finding yourself more active since the blazing summer heat is finally coming to an end. When it comes to hydrating for your favorite fall activities, what drink will you reach for? Water is typically the best choice, but all too often it is deemed "boring," and many have a hard time accepting it as their main beverage source.
As far as fluid hydration goes, how much do we really need? In general, most need approximately half of their body weight in ounces. In other words, a 150-pound person needs about 75 ounces of daily hydration to meet his or her hydration needs. Others may need more than that if they are exercising heavily or working outdoors, which leads to a loss of electrolytes. On the flipside, those with kidney or heart failure may be advised to restrict fluids. In short, hydration is not "one size fits all."
If you are an active person, learning about your hydration needs is a little more scientific. For optimal performance, and to help replenish the water that is lost, an athlete can estimate his or her "sweat rate" by using a scale before and after activity. Every pound lost during activity equals 16 ounces or two cups. To explain further, sweat rate = weight lost + fluid intake per hour of exercise. If a person does aerobics for an hour and loses one pound, but also drinks about a cup of water during activity, then his or her sweat rate is about two to three cups per hour. Sweat rate may change based on temperature, humidity and intensity of exercise. If duration is more than an hour, then sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade should be used for electrolyte and carbohydrate replacement. If less than an hour, water is the best choice. Furthermore, for long outdoor treks, plenty of water and snacks are essential, and it's always good to take a little more than you need.
How can you tell if you are dehydrated? Typical signs may include fatigue, headache, dry or sticky mouth, dark urine, dizziness or lightheadedness, dry skin, constipation and/or nausea. As little as a 2 percent fluid loss can impair athletic performance as well. Next time you feel drowsy in the afternoon, don't grab candy or soda to get a quick energy fix. Instead, first try a glass of water. Also, thanks to a poor thirst mechanism that about one-third of the population exhibits, it's pretty common for our bodies to think we are hungry when we are really thirsty.
Try these simple sip tips to stay hydrated:
n Carry a container around to refill at water fountains. Remember all fluids count towards our total fluid needs. If you are trying to lose weight, it makes sense to minimize calorie- containing beverages like juices, sweet tea, coffee, and energy drinks or sodas.
n If you find yourself at the coffee pot all day, try alternating with water or decaffeinated herbal tea to help minimize the diuretic effects of caffeine.
n We can get some fluids through foods such as watermelon, tomatoes and soups; yet another reason to increase your intake fruits and veggies.
n Try cutting up oranges, lemons or limes to make flavor-infused water. A few ounces of juice also can give a pop of flavor without adding too many calories.
Heather Pierce is a registered dietitian with the Weight Management Center at Blount Memorial Hospital.


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The Columbia River Maritime Museum specializes in collecting and exhibiting maritime artifacts from the Columbia River and the Pacific Northwest. The Museum's collection, made up of artifacts collected since its opening, has grown to more than 30,000 objects, 20,000 photographs, and a 10,000-volume research library. Combined, these resources make the Columbia River Maritime Museum one of the foremost repositories of Pacific Northwest maritime artifacts in the country.
The Columbia River Maritime Museum accepts the donation of artifacts to the collection on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the object's relevance to the mission of the Museum, its space and preservation requirements and other factors. Find out more about donating an item.
Look for the following special pieces during your visit:
- a National Historic Landmark vessel, the Lightship Columbia, which was the last active-duty floating lighthouse on the West Coast when it was retired
- the U.S. Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat 44300, the first in a long line of surf rescue vessels developed for use on the treacherous Columbia River Bar
- the Pilot Boat Peacock, arguably one of the vessels most significant to the development of commerce in the Columbia basin, second only to the Columbia Rediviva, for which the river was named
- a model-1841 U.S. Navy officer's sword and scabbard found buried on Clatsop Spit, and believed to be from the shipwrecked USS Shark that foundered on the Columbia River Bar in 1846
- a wooden block and chunk of beeswax from a 17th century Manila galleon wrecked on Nehalem Spit (these are the oldest artifacts in the Museum's collection)
Researchers, scholars and authors from around the world have tapped the informational resources of the Columbia River Maritime Museum. It has also served as a knowledge source for National Geographic, The Sea Hunters, The History Detectives (PBS), Oregon State Parks and Recreation, Oregon Public Broadcasting and the National Park Service.


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In Vienna's center, this contemporary 5-star hotel is next to City Park and across from Landstrasse Metro Station and the City Airport Train (CAT), which takes guests to Vienna Airport in 16 minutes. More
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The best comment at the Bedford County School Board meeting Thursday night just might have come from Thomas Messier, a student at Bedford Middle School.
Messier, a member of this year's Student Advisory Council, speaking about the need for improvements at Liberty High School, noted that LHS was celebrating its 50th anniversary this year of being open, adding "so is its gym."
Jefferson Forest High School English teacher Debra Woodson has been named Bedford County's Teacher of the Year.
Woodson was selected from a group of three finalists that also included Eric Martin, physical education teacher at Stewartsville Elementary and Sandra Brookshier, life science teacher at Bedford Middle School. Those three were selected from the Teachers of the Year that had been named at each school.
Finding the right career is more vital than ever. To help with that, students at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) can take advantage of the services of a career coach.
The Bedford County School Board will move into cut mode Thursday night.
Following a 5 p.m. closed session, the board is scheduled to hold a work session at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the School Board office. The work session will provide a chance for the board to begin cutting $4.8 million from the $42.8 million local funding budget proposal it previously passed and sent to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.
School Board chairman Gary Hostutler is frustrated.
Not only are the county supervisors refusing to increase the school system's budget, they also continue to blame the school board for "begging" for funds for capital improvements, he said Monday night.
Three of Bedford County's top teachers have been selected as this year's finalists for the county's Teacher of the Year.
Eric Martin, physical education teacher at Stewartsville Elementary; Sandra Brookshier, life science teacher at Bedford Middle School; and Debra Woodson, 11th and 12th grade English teacher at Jefferson Forest High School , are the top finalists. They were selected from the Teachers of the Year at each county school.
In an effort to trim more than $1 million from its budget proposal, the Bedford County School Board voted Thursday to change its health insurance plans for employees.
And more changes may be on the way.
Under the current plans offered to employees, the cost of insurance would have jumped by 28 percent in the upcoming 2014-2015 budget, well over $2 million in additional cost. But the school board is looking for savings from its budget request to the county.
Liberty High School's agriculture program has its own farm.
For many of Alicia Schneider's Adaptive Physical Education students, participating in the Special Olympics is the highlight of their year.
Some in her Liberty High School classes begin asking about it the first day of school.
That's why when Schneider learned her students wouldn't be able to participate in Roanoke's Special Olympics this year, because the date coincided with the school's spring break, she needed to take action.
And needed to do it quick.
Martha Nowlin and Kim Bollinger have a lot in common.
They're both teachers at elementary schools in Bedford County—Martha at Big Island Elementary and Kim at Body Camp Elementary. They both love teaching; they both serve as coordinator for their school's Consultation Team.
They've both been named as their school's Teacher of the Year.
And there's one more important connection they share—they are mother (Martha) and daughter (Kim).
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As promised, here are some pics of the install I just finished in my GS-R, let me know what you guys think.
Nice job...not that those Integra's had much trunk space anyway.
Nice install Rob. Like the design of the sub box.
Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!! !
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I had one of those, same year, really fun car. I Spoon'd and JDM'd the hell out of it....but never had a cool stereo. Nice!
Nice clean install!
Thanks guys, fine tuning and cleaning have been done and if I must say so myself, car sounds amazing.
Finally got the speaker grill finished so I figured I'd post some new pics for you guys. Let me know what you guys think.
Nice, going to have to put some work into our car, but I'm going with a small setup, hideaway type thing since I don't usually drive out anywhere and if I do the wife comes along. She doesn't use the car stereo much herself, btw your car's still dirty! Don't worry so is mine, rains every other day here
Nice, thats a clean GS-R indeed. Now if only I can stop listening to music at home and go out and wash the car, will have to wait til theres at the very least 1 week straight of rain-free weather.
sweet ride - very nice install!
what's hiding under the blue plastic tarp ?
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Lexington, KY – Exactly half of the announced candidates for U-S Senate showed up Wednesday for a debate at the University of Kentucky. The forum was sponsored by the Scripps Howard First Amendment Center. Democrats Maurice Sweeney, Darlene Fitzgerald Price, Republican Gurley Martin, plus the two Democrat physicians in the race, James Buckmaster and Daniel Mongiardo, reiterated their positions on various issues including the healthcare overhaul, excessive taxes, and big money lobbyists.
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A dozen community members will partner with city human resource consultant Paul Greufe to pare down the choices for the next city administrator, City Council members decided Monday.
The Council had a list of 26 names to narrow to a committee of less than 15. The people who made the committee are: Pastor Ron Lott, Nathan Sondgeroth, Erin George, Pat Lonergan, LaMetta Wynn, Rita Mulholland, Karen Vickers, Dave Keefer, Police Chief Brian Guy, Fire Chief Mike Brown, Tim Clark and Mike Rastrelli.
Greufe will be in charge of contacting committee members to develop a meeting schedule.
During the special work session Monday, Greufe went into detail about the selection committee's role in the process and how that will connect with the City Council's role.
"My goal is this committee will buy into the whole process and feel like they had a part in the city administrator selection process," Greufe said.
According to Greufe, the first step would be a compensation review. Following the review, if a large number of exceptional candidates submit resumes, phone and Skype interviews would be conducted so the selection committee could pare down candidates.
Council members also agreed they would like to conduct professional testing, financial background checks and drug testing on the top candidates.
Although the professional testing could carry some additional costs beyond Greufe's roughly $22,000 fee, he strongly recommended it.
"If you don't do it, the downside is someone can come and sell you something, 'I'm great with people. I love people. I hug people every day.' But then when you work with them you find out that that's not always the case," Greufe said.
Council members agreed they did not want to see the applications the selection committee was receiving throughout the process. They would only like to be a part of the final selection. This also means that if interim city administrator Jessica Kinser wanted to apply for the job, she would also need to follow the selection committee process.
When Greufe asked council members if they would like to have the candidates at community forums. At-large council member John Rowland suggested the council should be wary of taking too long at the end of the process.
"We lost the best candidate once, maybe twice. They were taken by somebody else," Rowland said. "That's something that people should be aware of is if you've go a top candidate or two on your radar, the odds are pretty great somebody else does, too."
Finalists would be selected for on-site interviews, which would likely stretch an entire day to include several meetings, Greufe said.
Greufe anticipates the process will take approximately three months, with the candidate receiving an offer by mid-April. However, the focus will be on securing a quality candidate rather than being constricted by the aggressive timeline.
"The sense I have from the council is 'if it takes a little bit longer, we're okay with that. We want the best person,'" Greufe said.


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In 2007, SRA formalized its commitment to environmental stewardship and officially launched the Go Green initiative. Since then, we have applied sustainability practices to many of our business operations and have identified, assessed and implemented initiatives to help us operate more efficiently and with a lighter environmental footprint.
Snapshot of SRA's Environmental Indicators
To become a greener organization, SRA has:
- undertaken several energy efficiency improvements and qualified for the ENERGY STAR – the national mark of excellence in building energy performance – at many of our locations
- reduced paper use by 33 percent overall and by 40 percent per person since 2007
- increased formal teleworking to 10 percent and encouraged flexible and compressed schedules
- changed our procurement practices to require at least 30 percent post-consumer recycled content, chlorine free paper for all copiers and increased purchase of environmentally preferable products to 27 percent of all office-supply purchases
- implemented an enterprise-wide paper shredding and recycling program resulting in more than 1.1 million lbs. of eco-friendly paper disposal since April, 2010
- reused and recycled our electronic assets, diverting more than 23,000 lbs. of waste from landfills since 2011
- measured greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since fiscal year 2007
- decreased energy use and GHG emissions at our three largest buildings by six percent between fiscal years 2011 and 2012
- decreased our business travel miles and GHG emissions by about 25 percent between fiscal years 2011 and 2012
To be even more responsive and competitive in a changing business landscape, and with our federal clients ramping up their sustainability efforts under Executive Order 13514, SRA has taken additional steps to enhance SRA Go Green, including:
- adopting a corporate-wide environmental management policy to formally document SRA's commitment to sustainability
- appointing a Corporate Sustainability Director to promote and encourage environmental management and sustainability choices and practices throughout all facets of the organization
- initiating a training program for Go Green and corporate sustainability
- setting a recycling goal of 90% by 2020
We are now in the process of developing a formal sustainability plan, with a GHG emissions reduction goal, and a reporting process which we hope to roll-out later in 2013.
In close partnership with SRA CARES, Go Green seeks to partner with national and local nonprofit organizations to advance sustainability beyond our corporate footprint by contributing to national programs and campaigns and by conducting community service projects to improve the communities in which we work and live. Our senior environmental, clean energy and public health staff also serve on national and local boards, task forces and advisory groups. For example:
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News Senior Sports Columnist Jerry Sullivan caught up with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady this morning, one day after Brady had said of the Buffalo's hotels: "They're not the nicest places in the world."
Sullivan asked, "Tom, are you aware that the most elite hotel invited you to stay the night?" (In reference to the Mansion on Delaware's offer to the Pats QB.)
"I appreciate that," Brady responded with a laugh, then said, "I apologize for saying that."
Sullivan responded, "Well, there is some truth to it."
"I know. Buffalo was tough on us this year -- at Buffalo," Brady said, referencing the BIlls' Week Three victory in which he was intercepted four times.
Brady also offered, "I should have picked a non-NFL city for that [comment]."
Sullivan asked, "Speaking of that game, how much did it shake you throwing four picks?"
"Yeah, it was tough," Brady said. "I had done that once before when we lost to them up there [the '03 opener]. Any time you throw four picks you feel pretty miserable the entire week."


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Oregon by air is a marvel!
Our getaways have taken you to wonderful places that take the breath away: from a helicopter crossing the Cascades Mountains to a hot air balloon ride over wine country or even a special delivery "trout drop" above a mountain pond.
Rather than imagine the many faces of Oregon from 4,000 feet up, why not try a unique airplane ride that offers peace, quiet and a thrilling experience.
It's an aircraft minus a motor called a "sailplane" and scores of the craft take off each week from the Willamette Valley Soaring Club to soar over Washington County.
Pilots agreed that Oregon's landscape provides spectacular and stunning points of view.
"It's really peaceful and quiet up there," said flight instructor Bruce Pearson.
Pearson is also the Flight Manager for the WVSC and added that the motor-less, highflying recreation is an addiction.
"It is a passion! Once you try it, you can't live without it and it's something anyone can do."
The Willamette Valley Soaring Club has operated for more than fifty years near North Plains. It is the largest club in the country with over 200 members and a dozen planes in the club's fleet.
WVSC offers anyone a chance to ride aboard a "perfectly good airplane that doesn't have a motor:"
"Well, that just makes it safer," chuckled Pearson. "Our planes don't have engines so we're always prepared to land at any given time. It's the safest flying there is."
Sailplanes were once made exclusively of wood, but aluminum and fiberglass and carbon fiber technology have made modern sailplanes incredibly light. When matched with the latest electronics, the planes can stay aloft for hours and cover hundreds of miles.
"It is all about flying efficiently and cutting through the air without disturbing it anymore than you have to," said Pearson. "These days we fly higher, farther and stay up longer than ever before."
15-year-old Holly Dotson got hooked on soaring after just one ride last July. Ever since, she has logged 36 flights and she plans to become a licensed pilot this June.
"It's a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience that I just had to do more of it," said the young flier. "Some of my friends think I'm crazy, but others think it's cool and ask, 'When will you take me up?"
"Birds have been doing it for millions of years," added Pearson with a laugh. "We do the same thing but with one handicap: we don't flap our wings."
Dotson is the student and Pearson is her instructor and the two meet two or three times each week to review her bookwork and prep for the next flight.
"Anyone can start learning to fly a sailplane," said Pearson. "You can qualify to solo when 14 and it is rare that someone cannot learn how to do this."
Holly's parents, Sean and Shannon Dotson, agreed that their daughter's path was set after she took her first flight:
"It's a minimum of two hours a day of studying the books," noted Shannon. "So she's given up a lot and really sacrificed time with her friends, soccer and things like that because she's constantly studying – but she loves it."
"She's grown in confidence too," added Sean. "She needs to take command of a plane and needs that confidence and ability to be in control at all times."
As the tow plane rises to 4,000 feet, Holly said that the best flying time is after the towline's released and she's on her own, soaring with nature's wind and updrafts called "thermals."
She added that the experience is "quiet and breath-taking," but she remains alert at all times: "You have to watch everything - other planes and birds – and you have to find the thermals just like a bird does. That's where the hot air rises from the ground to give the plane more lift. Thermals allow you to stay up longer and travel further; sometimes hundreds of miles in a day. It's so much fun and anyone can go – come on out and try!"
WVSC participates in the Soaring Society of America's Fly A Sailplane Today program.
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Violent Valentine Leads to Arrest of Montco Man: According to a report in the Perkiomen Valley Patch, a 30-year-old man is facing a lengthy list of charges after he allegedly followed his wife to work to deliver his "Valentine."
The report states that when police encountered the man, they found items in his possession including cable restraints, ammunition, arrowheads, a machete, a Kevlar helmet and vest, guns, and a Valentine's Day card depicting 39 "forms of violence and killing." Read the full story here.
Armed Father-Son Duo Steals Cart of Groceries, Police Say: According to a report in the Ambler Patch, an alleged armed father-son duo was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal a cart filled with groceries from Giant.
When confronted by the store manager in the parking lot, the father allegedly pulled out a knife and attacked the manager, causing a minor laceration. After the physical altercation, the son allegedly struck the manager with his vehicle before the duo fled the scene. Read the full story here.
Parked Car at Police Station Triggers Bomb Scare: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a Bridgeport man who parked his car outside of a police station while paying off tickets inadvertently triggered a bomb scare.
The report states that police found the vehicle "suspicious," which led to the bomb squad and bomb-sniffing dogs being called out. Though no bomb was recovered, police did charge the man with "numerous offenses" after allegedly discovering weapons while searching for the suspected bomb. Read the full story here.
Man Tips Police Off to His Stash by Locking Car During Pedestrian Stop: According to a report in the Norristown Patch, a 21-year-old man is facing drug charges after he allegedly tipped off police to the location of his stash.
Police initially stopped the man because he allegedly exhibited suspicious behavior in a high crime area. The report states that as police questioned the man, he became nervous and used a remote in his pocket to lock the doors on his car, which was illegally parked nearby.
A visual search of the vehicle from the outside uncovered 20 grams of cocaine, the report states. Read the full story here.
Car Alarm Leads to Forgery Bust: According to a report in the Abington Patch, a 20-year-old woman is facing felony forgery charges after a car alarm disrupted what would have been an otherwise successful day of crime.
Police noticed a blaring car alarm in the parking lot of Target, and as they approached the vehicle, they also noticed a strong smell of burnt marijuana, the report states. After arresting the driver of the vehicle on drug charges, a subsequent search of the glove box allegedly uncovered counterfeit travelers checks—much like the ones the woman had just used to make a large purchase from Target.
Police stated that the woman was taken into custody, where they would later discover four more of the fraudulent travelers checks concealed in her bra. Read the full story here.
See also:
OMG PD: Man Charged with DUI After Allegedly Passing Out at McDonald's Drive-Thru
OMG PD: Drunk Man Charged with Stealing Drunk Bus
OMG PD: Parking Lot Romance Leads to Weapons Charges
OMG PD: DUI Suspect Cops to Pot in Pants