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Growing county in Maryland uses the Cisco Business Communications solution to save money while delivering innovative new services.
Business Challenge
With 140,000 residents, Charles County is the fastest-growing county in Maryland. The gateway to historic Southern Maryland, Charles County offers a rich combination of history, wildlife, and natural beauty. Yet technology also plays an important role in the quality of life of Charles County. Like most government organizations, Charles County depends on phone and data communications to support essential services for citizens and employees.
When the network and phone systems at its schools began to show their age, the County's IT staff realized that additional performance issues could lie ahead for its other agencies. The County was planning to enhance its network to deliver innovative new services to constituents and improve public safety and employee responsiveness.
"The scalability of our existing system was a real problem for us," says Ty Fuqua, network manager, Department of Information Technology at Charles County. "We were at the point where we had reached maximum capacity on much of our network equipment. We also needed the ability to add new services like video and audio conferencing, which was difficult to do with a standard PBX (private branch exchange)."
Network administration was an important concern as well. Charles County wanted to bring its disparate voice and data networks together to facilitate disaster recovery and improve manageability.
"We needed to centralize the management of our phone systems, because our existing system had a separate PBX at each location," says Richard Aldridge, CIO and director of information technology at Charles County.
Charles County needed to devise a solution that could help its schools and other agencies deliver services more effectively, while keeping costs under control. The solution would have to be secure and manageable, as well as scalable to support new applications as needs changed.
Network Solution
Charles County determined that a converged IP network would deliver the combination of rich media communication, mobility, and manageability that it needed. The County had already negotiated an agreement with its local service provider to provide fiber to 84 sites, including county government agencies, its board of education, sheriff's department, libraries, and several state agencies.
Migrating to a converged network would provide a unique opportunity to take advantage of the high-performance infrastructure that it already had in place.
"We knew that converging our voice and data would eliminate many of the expenses associated with our leased lines," says Fuqua.
After evaluating several vendors, Charles County chose the Cisco ® Business Communications Solution, a complete set of communications applications and infrastructure products designed to deliver secure, effective communication. At the forefront of the solution is Cisco Unified Communications Manager, an intelligent call-handling application that lets Charles County support a variety of advanced telephony services like unified messaging, extension mobility, and interactive multimedia response systems.
The Cisco Business Communications Solution lets Charles County run its voice communications over its converged IP network, which makes phone communications more efficient and easier to manage. The County has deployed Cisco IP phones throughout its departments, offices, and school classrooms.
To improve safety and emergency responsiveness at schools, the County integrated its e-mail system with Cisco Unified Communications Manager's E-911 feature. An emergency 911 call from a school automatically generates an e-mail that arrives at the response center in real time.
"The e-mail gives the response center the exact location of where that call is coming from within the school," says Aldridge. "When you have 3000 classrooms with IP phones spread out over a 400-square-mile county, you need that capability."
The Cisco network also provides the bandwidth and quality of service (QoS) required for video. Using a Tandberg videoconferencing solution, Charles County employees can collaborate with video as easily as they can over the phone, saving time and travel expenses.
"We are partnering with our Human Resources department to provide remote site connectivity through videoconferencing to offer training this coming year," says Fuqua.
The County is also using videoconferencing for public safety applications such as video surveillance of its water treatment plant, and to maintain better communication with emergency response organizations throughout the United States.
"The Cisco solution gives us a great deal more flexibility in terms of rolling out new services over our IP phones, such as weather updates and school attendance applications," says Fuqua. "We could not even think about offering some of these services before, either because of cost or simply because the functionality was not there."
Mobility and employee responsiveness are top priorities, so the County deployed an extensive wireless network. Staff installed Cisco Aironet ® Wireless Access points for sites and users that could not access its wired network. The County also uses a microwave wireless network infrastructure to extend its network to rural areas.
"Our employees use a secure Web-based application to access permit management, inspections tools, and other applications from the field," says Aldridge. "They authenticate through our Cisco VPN solution, and they can work just as though they were at their desks."
"Our emergency services managerial staff need to stay connected to the network all the time, especially when they are traveling away from the office or at home," says Fuqua.
Network reliability and manageability have improved as well, because the Cisco solution enables the County to centralize its network to perform backups and better manage continuity planning and disaster recovery.
"Over the next five years, as administrative costs continue to drop, we expect our Cisco network to save approximately $150,000 a year on communications expenses."
-Richard Aldridge, CIO and Director of Information Technology, Charles County
Business Results
Migrating its operations to a single converged network has enabled Charles County to reach out to citizens in new, innovative ways. The result is better, more effective services to more constituents. For example, the interactive voice response support on Cisco Unified Communications Manager makes it easier to initiate and track common tasks like permit applications, providing better service and more transparency to citizens.
The County is also using its Cisco network to automate data collection at its senior recreation centers. Using self-service kiosks with touch screen computer monitors and text-to-voice technology, the County can efficiently track and report on which activities seniors are participating in.
"We found that our survey statistics went up because the seniors actually enjoyed using the system," says Dina Barclay of the Department of Community Services. "We were also able to reduce our data entry time from two weeks a month down to minutes."
Improving the speed and accessibility of the County's services has also enhanced public safety. The Cisco network was put to the ultimate test during a recent emergency. After a major tornado struck the area, the County was able to quickly recover its network, thanks to its secure, fail-safe computing environment. Administrators then deployed a wireless network to rapidly restore connectivity and services.
"An F4 tornado went from one side of the county to the other and left a path of destruction," says Fuqua. "We set up an emergency operations center here in our government building, along with a campus of recreational vehicles and Federal Emergency Management Administration staff. In less than two days, using Cisco Aironet equipment, we were able to provide a network to support them. We won an award for best of breed in wireless communications from the Center for Digital Government."
Charles County has been able to reduce its network expenses even as it rolls out new services. The County has standardized on a converged IP network for all new facilities, and is rapidly replacing its aging PBX units as their contracts expire.
"We realized an immediate savings by being able to eliminate 12 T1 lines," says Fuqua. "We saved $4800 a month, as well as their maintenance and repair costs. We have also been able to bring network administrative tasks in-house, reducing telephony vendor charges."
"Over the next five years, as administrative costs continue to drop, we expect our Cisco network to save approximately $150,000 a year on communications expenses," says Aldridge.
County leaders are convinced of the effectiveness of the Cisco solution. With their scalable converged network in place, the citizens of Charles County can look forward to many more new services in the years to come.
"In the past, unless we could show our Board of Commissioners an immediate cost savings, it was difficult to promote technology initiatives," says Aldridge. "Now we can simply demonstrate the return on investment, and our board is quite supportive."
For More Information
To find out more about Cisco Solutions and Services, visit: http://www.cisco.com
To find out more about Cisco Government Industry Solutions, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/government
To find out more about Cisco Unified Communications, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/voice
To find out more about Cisco Wireless Solutions, visit: http://www.cisco.com/go/wireless
This customer story is based on information provided by Charles County, Maryland and describes how that particular organization benefits from the deployment of Cisco products. Many factors may have contributed to the results and benefits described; Cisco does not guarantee comparable results elsewhere.


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Ratings: 2,268 | Reviews: 752 | Show All Ratings:
5/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Honored to try the last batch ever of this fantastic beer. This is the 2011 version and according to the founders rep here, is the last of this beer. This is one of the finest beers that I have ever had. As close to a perfect drink as you can get. It tastes like breakfast stout with a subtle maple taste. Wow!
Serving type: bottle
04-05-2014 15:30:56 | More by peacemakers48
New York
4.69/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Been sitting on my bottle for a bit, but it was at risk of becoming a beer so hyped I'd never find the right occasion to open it. Finally cracked it on one of our Polar Vortex evenings, while watching a movie.
A - Impenetrable jet black with a cafe au lait head. One finger and then it's gone. Comparable appearance to KBS.
S - Much stronger than KBS. There's not the subtle integration of vanilla, coffee and bourbon, but all of that is present. This is assertively sweet, massively smoky, and rich like espresso. Big, brash, alluring nose.
T - Sweet like a flourless chocolate cake or a dark chocolate mousse, what a huge burnt oak smokiness. The lighter vanilla, toffee, and maple notes only come later. It immediately obliterates your taste buds, but as it warms and you settle in the flavors integrate. By halfway through, it's an incomparable confluence.
M - Thick as oily, sticky and smooth.
I'd liken CBS to falling asleep in a humidor flooded with cocoa. This is a huge, baroque stout. I hear tell that fresh, this brew was dominated by coffee and maple. Those seem less present in this bottle, but I loved ever sniff and sip of it. I couldn't drink this every week (which I definitely could with KBS), but I'd love another snifter of it sometime. Fat chance, that happening.
Serving type: bottle
02-07-2014 00:29:02 | More by TheCuriograph
4.95/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Tasted on NYE, thanks for sharing, split 3-ways... 10 oz pour into snifter
A - perfect. Oily blackish-brown. Sliver of khaki head that just hung around the whole way, made for great beer mustache pictures.
S - maple has expectedly faded but still engrained subtlety in the big chocolate and heavy coffee notes that dominate. Getting some vanilla, possibly from the oak?
T - oh man, this is not the "maple mess" that I was scared or misled to believe it has become. The best tasting brew I've ever experienced. Dear god, the roasty sweetness, coffee, chocolate, bourbon, barrel... All still evident, and just melded together divinely.
M - low carbonation, as expected. Lingering taste, oily coating the gums and a tremendous aftertaste that leaves you dying for more.
O - as mentioned the best beer I've ever drank. Sad that I got into great beer late in the game, would've loved to try this fresh. Seek and share my fellow BA's this was a personal white whale that took me down. Permanently ISO:!!!! Can't wait for BrickStone in May.
Serving type: bottle
01-02-2014 17:04:01 | More by Abbbp
New Jersey
4.98/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
A: This pours a very dark black color, does not leave a huge head but did leave some frothy tan ring around the top the whole time, left a nice lacing around the glass as well.
S: Up front some chocolate and coffee with slight hints of the barrel as it warms, a little hint of vanilla here and there.
T: The flavors are tremendous, lots of chocolate and coffee notes, the maple is a tiny bit present in the sweetness you get, good notes of roast from the coffee and malts, a very well balanced, brew, amazing!
M: Thick but not to crazy, a slight bit of carbonation, and a bit sticky.
D: Probably the best stout I have ever tried in my life, this beer was perfect in all sorts of way, so happy I was able to get my hands on this brew, nothing but perfection Founders.
Serving type: bottle
12-03-2013 16:25:27 | More by thedoubler55
4.83/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Acquired via trade, possibly my favorite trade thus far. Bottle poured into snifter.
A: Extremely dark. Not exactly black, but just 1 or 2 shades shy of black, on the brown side. Pours with just shy of 1 finger of khaki head that reduces fairly quickly and leaves almost no lacing.
S: I get a large amount of vanilla and maple up front, and lingering throughout. The roasty bourbon goodness takes a back seat, and compliments very nicely. All the aromas blend together so well.
T: All of the flavors in this mesh so well, I can't believe this is a one off beer. The sweetness of the maple and vanilla hit up front, with a tiny amount of heat from the bourbon in the back ground, and finally the roast rounding out all the flavors almost like a binder for the sweet and heat.
M: This goes down way too easily for such a high ABV beer. There's a lower level of carbonation, with a silky smooth sweetness that begs me craving for more.
O: I do my best not to look into the hype of desirable beers, but wow does this one live up to any and all expectations. I love the way all the components blend together, with nothing being overpowering. So complex, well blended depth, and an all around great beer.
Serving type: bottle
11-23-2013 21:16:58 | More by roger617
New York
4.34/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Good beer Sunday is back this week
A - black with a nice thick mocha head that disappears fairly quick. Nice lacing. Poured straight down them middle into snifter
S - coffee is strong for me, everything else is in the background
T - coffee ice cream, black licorice , maple, dark chocolate
M - really nice thick syrupy feel
O- overall really good, not as great as I expected, I thought this one was definiltly going to blow me away. I was more impressed when I stumbled upon BB Siren Noir last week (advertised as regular version). It's all about expectations.
Serving type: bottle
10-07-2013 00:11:20 | More by zipper8650
4.74/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Deep black body with some lighter hues on the surface when swirled. You can smell a bit of the maple still on the nose and it lightens up the bourbon scent. Very warm and inviting scent that is well rounded. This beer is very smooth. The slight maple flavor combines well with the vanilla, oak, and light bourbon flavors. The body is well made and slightly thinner than a bourbon county. It is very much a full and richly flavored beer. Some said that the beer has not gained anything with age. I have no base to compare it to. I would say this beer is currently drinking very well but the maple is not acutely strong. You may want to set up a bottle share and get on this one.
Serving type: bottle
09-26-2013 15:37:42 | More by PHBoiler
4.2/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Next up in the Backstage Series...CBS! Poured this uber-hype beer into a balloon glass.
The body of this beer is a midnight oil black, and it seems to have a pretty thick texture as well. It is topped by a rich, creamy, frothy tan head that sits about two fingers deep and displays excellent staying power. Hard to criticize much here.
The aroma is a bold mix of all those sweet adjuncts...notes of coffee and cream, chocolate, light maple syrup, roasted grains, vanilla. No hops here.
On the palate CBS hammers the tongue with chocolate, coffee, maple, vanilla and bourbon. There isn't much elegance to it, but what would be the fun in that? No, this beer is huge! Enormous, viscous body and inherently slick on the tongue. The cocoa flavor is a standout, and the coffee comes out more in the exhale. The maple barrel sweetness comes in mid swallow, and then finishes with more chocolate.
Many claim this beer is over-the-hill, and I suppose since I never had fresh CBS, I wouldn't be able to tell personally. However, I can tell that this beer is definitely not "over-the-hill" and that while the maple flavor may has eroded over time, this is still a very good beer.
Serving type: bottle
09-23-2013 02:45:47 | More by MusicaleMike
5/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Appearance: Jet black. Menacing brown head. Less then a half of finger of head on the pour. Surprising amount of active carbonation. Some random lacing on the sides of the glass.
Smell: Heavenly. Lots of sweet maple syrup still alive in the aroma. Rounded bourbon with lots of toffee, chocolate, and deep malt. Every time I take it in a different aroma rises and showcases itself.
Taste: The front of this beer is so easy drinking and feels soft on the palate then explodes with massive flavors. The maple syrup, chocolate, and toffee really stand out. The bourbon character has mellowed greatly and is a great complimentary accessory. The finish is a slight bourbon tingle and dark roasted malt and chocolate.
Mouthfeel: This beer is heavy yet drinks so easily. Just an amazing drinking experience.
Overall: My first time with this gem. I hate the 5/5 review but this beer deserves it. I could be more lengthy and masturbatory with my review but this beer speaks for itself. Worth every dollar I spent.
Serving type: bottle
09-20-2013 00:54:24 | More by KFBR392
5/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Poored into a stemmed
Stout glass
A- beautiful tan syrup head that held for about half of the drink it made the aromas pop while drinking
S- sweet maple syrup notes with coffee were present throughout, no alcohol scents at all...The sweet syrup scents were prevalent and refreshing
T- wow, right off the top I got coffee flavors strong and velvety and as the beer started to warm up (I took my time with this bottle) theatre syrup taste rose up
M- smooth velvet .... So easy to drink
Overall- this beer lives up to the hype, it has such a great balance coupled with complexity that it would be tough to top. Too bad this is so rare... But wow what a wonderful contraption from FBS
Serving type: bottle
08-10-2013 11:58:58 | More by carmike813
North Carolina
4.89/5 rDev +4.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I enjoyed this brew last night with my brother and brother-in-law (who's actually from Canada... Edmonton, Canada, born and raised). We all agreed this ale was delicious from start to finish. Popping the cap, you take in the coffee, chocolate, maple syrup, and bourbon aromas. While pouring, you notice the deep, dark color with a head to match. I wish I would've opened this one a little earlier; however, Founders still came through. Some of the flavors weren't as strong, yet still very bold. As many have said, this is a great beer and I'd definitely recommend this one!
Serving type: bottle
08-04-2013 14:58:49 | More by vgarneth
4.99/5 rDev +7.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Not much I can say. according to my untapped app. I have tried over 600 beers just this year and CBS is the Best beer I have ever had hands down. It is pure perfection from the mouth feel being as rich as it is, the maple coffee, wood flavors. This is what everyone that makes beer should aim to do. This is the beer that sets the stage. If you get a chance to trade for one, do it. There might not be as much life in it at this point but it still has to be good.
Serving type: bottle
07-31-2013 18:31:02 | More by vinny21bal
4.38/5 rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
From notes 7/7/13
Poured from a 650 ml bottle into a snifter.
A: Dark brown or black. Slight, bubbly head. Settles quickly, leaving a foam ring and a slight smattering of bubbles. Spotty, but distinct lacing.
S: Roasted coffee, dark bittersweet chocolate, molasses, and a little maple syrup.
T: Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and maple syrup.
M: Buttery, hearty, thick, and syrupy. A bit of a char-roasty aftertaste.
D: Sip and enjoy. So smooth, mellow, and balanced.
Overall, this is a great quaff. As good as it gets.
Serving type: bottle
07-21-2013 03:00:56 | More by bmwats
North Carolina
4.1/5 rDev -12%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A - Jet black with a thin milk chocolate colored head that hangs around for a while. Nice lacing.
S - Bourbon, coffee, roasted malt, bitter dark chocolate, sugary sweetness
T - Chocolaty-bourbon with a coffee backbone. Maple is not very present at all. I drank a Better Half a few weeks before the CBS and the maple in the Better Half is still very dominate.
M - Medium carbonation, really smooth but a little thinner then I was expecting.
O - A very delicious, well made beer. Wish I got a chance to try it fresh.
Serving type: bottle
07-15-2013 00:02:09 | More by Spaten454
4.95/5 rDev +6.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
I would first like to say that so many people talk about how this beer has fallen off and is past its prime. I honestly now believe that if that is true then this must have been the best beer ever brewed in the history of BA stouts. I have been waiting 6 months to open this bottle. here we go
A: Pours a lovely almost pitch-black with an incredible mocha brown head that fades rapidly.
S: The smell is the only score I did not give a 5 I gave it a 4.75. There are sweet chocolate and a slight roasted coffee on the nose that I am surprised had not faded. There is also a bourbon scent but it is almost all blended together but that is not bad just means its all well integrated as it aged.
T: This is the stuff that dreams are made of. Nice sweet maple bourbon and nice and sweet up front. Then the roast of coffee and slight bitter sweet chocolate come in with the hint of bourbon. very well blended in almost a story telling way with each sip. If this is faded flavors that I am tasting then this must have been the top gun when it released because it is drinking so well and composed right now.
M: This is also where this beer is perfect in every way for the style. the beer sits on your tongue with each sip and the carbonation is spot on. I couldn't imagine a beer being so well done.
Overall this is a beer that everyone should try before they die. I have another one and put it FT but I am taking it back. Its so good that if I could never get another then I would never trade it for ANYTHING. Go out and find this beer. even if you have to buy it online for $150. It is worth everything and anything. Cheers
Serving type: bottle
07-14-2013 21:55:35 | More by Lucho
3.99/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: Poured a deep black with good carbonation leaving a short lived but healthy tannish head. A small dose of lacing clings to the glass after a few sips
S: Some maple upfront, bourbon, chocolate, coffee and oats. A little bit of booze stings the nostrils.
T: Upfront I get oats smothered in bourbon, chocolate and maple with a splash of bourbon. The flavors seemed to be a bit muddled and/or faded. Some waivering vanilla darts in and out. The finish has a sweetness coupled with a lingering roastiness, not bitter though.
M: Hearty for sure. Well carbonated, sweet, chewy. Loads of flavor saturate the palate. Pretty decadent feel.
O: I am extremely glad I finally got my hands on this beer. Nicely done. However, if I want a Maple Stout I will take a Berserker anyday.
Serving type: bottle
07-08-2013 17:34:17 | More by barleywinefiend
4.58/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
***I'm celebrating my 500th beer had/review! I knew I wanted to try something special from my cellar for the occasion, and I thought to myself, what better beer to drink on Canada Day? Perfectly cheesy!
A- black... And appears slightly oily in consistency/texture. There is a small, dark-tan head that slowly disappears, leaving behind a slight ring around he edge of the glass. The lacing looks oily and bubble-laden, but does not coat/stain the glass like Dark Lord.
S- Bourbony oak, brownie, espresso beans: it's complex, yet faint... Things are not jumping out at me and overpowering each other. I do get a bit of licorice in the end as it warms.
T- slight warmth from the boubon, chocolate cake/brownie,oak, coffee, and some fig and maple in the finish. I still get a touch of maple, but I was also looking for it... I must say it was not detectable until it warmed up. The lingering taste has a nice bourbon ash taste... Ash doesn't sound appealing, but it's quite nice (I'm going to say that is the tobacco flavor). As it gets even warmer, I am starting to get a slight anise flavor I have read about. IMO, these flavors that people have been harping on are making it even more complex and bringing out a lot of depth... I am enjoying it.
M- as the appearance lead me to believe, it is slightly oily, but it has the perfect amount of carbonation. It is smooth, but the alcohol warmth masks it from feeling velvety.
O- this was a special occasion beer, and I must admit that I was quite giddy to try it. It's hard to say whether it stood up to the hype I had built up, but I feel like the fact that it's the 500th different beer I had made it feel special... Besides, I prefer my KBS with some age on it, and I thought Better Half was a bit strong in the maple department when I tried it fresh. That being said, I would have liked the opportunity to try CBS fresh, but that's not how it played out...
Serving type: bottle
07-01-2013 23:38:45 | More by ZombiesAteMyDog
New York
4.19/5 rDev -10.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
5 words to describe it: Tobacco, Barrel, Bourbon, Licorice, Coffee
Paired it with: KBS
Should have paired it with: A crazy creamy brie; dark chocolate
Drink it if you like: Imperial anything, Baltic Porters, checking big boxes off your life to do list
A few other thoughts: It tasted basically nothing like what I expected it to, and I think it has peaked. Many people talk about the maple flavor really falling off after a couple of months, and I think that was the case here. It was so much funkier than I imagined— I got a lot of the oak of the barrel, as well as sort of anise and licorice flavors. As it warmed up, it got much more interesting— too cold out of the tap, it was hops, booze, and tobacco in one big slam. I keep thinking about how distinctive it was, but I am not sure that means I loved it. Basically like reading the Iliad.
Serving type: on-tap
05-23-2013 19:32:21 | More by tipfortap
5/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Trade at the Swamp Head release from burg3. Poured and enjoyed in late spring 2013. HUGE thanks and still feel the need to send some additional studf his way soon. Pours from the 750 ml thick, black and viscous. A one finger brown creamy head forms at the top and lingers for a good while. Big bourbon vanilla aroma that mellows into bittersweet chocolate and then earthy spicy coffee. Taste is big up front chocolate syrup and slight bourbon followed by maple (did not fade in this bottle as others have said), and ending with spicy coffee beans. Earthy mocha lingering on the palate with the maple sweetness. These flavors blend together so seamlessly. Mouthfeel is thick thick thick with lowish carbonation. The bourbon is there but doesn't take over and the coffee ite keeps this from being too sweet. I was worried about being disappointed with this but I am not. What a world class brew.
Serving type: bottle
05-18-2013 00:48:43 | More by BMMillsy
New Jersey
5/5 rDev +7.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This has to be one of the best Imperial Stout by Founders. I am a big fan of Imperial Stout beers and Found has tip the scale on this one. I cannot wait to taste it ontap. Founders usually makes an appearance in late Spring in either at Bind Tiger or RattleAndHum on 33rd East street.
Serving type: bottle
05-15-2013 19:45:27 | More by sguzman
4.8/5 rDev +3%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
ok, this is just a heads up over a true review. when i had it on tap in january '12 it was GREAT. syrup, burbon, beer, and pure awesomeness. no joke. enough that i bought 3 bombers at $30 a pop.
now to today... in the past month i have opened 2 bottles, one from my stash, one from a friends... the maple has pretty much, i'd say 99% fell off and is damn near gone... and that is what but the C in Cbs... not saying that this thing went bad or anything of the sort, but be advised, the syrup is damn near gone... so if you have a bottle, open the damn thing, or sit on it for eternity.
Serving type: bottle
05-08-2013 17:10:10 | More by basickness
3.53/5 rDev -24.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
Bottle shared by Oscar and Caitlin, into a snifter.
A. Black with some woody tones, and a small tan head.
S. Thick chocolate, mint-like note, light oak and vague coffee.
T. More chocolate, licorice, hint of coffee, anise, caramel, sugar.
M. Thick-bodied with light carbonation.
O. The only thing that hasn't faded is the chocolate, which leaves the beer quite sweet. No bourbon, no maple, barely any coffee. Some licorice/anise flavors have also developed, which isn't really good.
Serving type: bottle
05-07-2013 06:17:44 | More by Etan
4.71/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Big thanks to augustg for this bottle! Reviewed from notes. Poured from 750 mL bottle into a Peg's snifter glass.
A: Dark, nearly black, and opaque. Forms about 3/4 of a finger's worth of tan head, more than expected. No visible carbonation.
S: Bourbon, vanilla oak, sweet (maple syrup?), dark roasted malts - the cacao barely dominant over the coffee - and some lactose sweetness.
T: Dark chocolate beans, bourbon, oak, some coffee, sweet maple, some raw tobacco, and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon. Bourbon is noticeable but smoothed by the sweetness, and enhances the rest of the flavors. Hang is creamy sweet plus roasted coffee bitter and the oaky vanilla...and is teeth-sucking good.
M: Great mouthfeel - smooth and silky. Low carbonation sensation, and the alcohol is obvious but integrated into the flavors of the beer.
O: Really, really good. Wow. I'm very glad I had the chance to drink this. After hearing many people opine that the maple has fallen off, I wish I had had the chance to drink one fresher - but even as it is today, it still meets and perhaps exceeds the hype. I'm very impressed.
Serving type: bottle
04-29-2013 01:52:00 | More by macrosmatic
4.2/5 rDev -9.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
22oz bottle poured into a HF stemmed glass. Consumed on 4/19 right before '12 + '13 KBS, reviewed from notes, bottle split three ways. I believe this bottle is approaching around a year and half old right now. Thanks Don (DonFrap) for sharing a long time want.
A- Pours a pitch black with a thin creamy mocha brown head, slightly above average retention leaving light lacing. Like most of the Founders beers I've had this beer looks extremely appealing.
S- Dark chocolate, chocolate chips, maple syrup, oak, subtle bourbon lurking in the background, definitely above average aroma strength but not overly aromatic.
T- Dark chocolate that is slightly on the bitter side, maple syrup, vanilla, light oak, some light creamy coffee on the finish. Overall nice balance although coffee maybe faded a little bit at this point.
M- Smooth, velvety, nice carbonation, very easy drinking.
O- This was a very good stout that lived up to expectations but is probably a little bit overrated. I never had this fresh but in my opinion comparing it to both the '12 KBS and '13 KBS (CBS outdates '12 KBS by ~4-5 months) it is falling off a little bit. Like the '12 KBS the coffee seemed to have faded a little bit and there was a little bit more bitterness to the chocolate then I was expecting which was similar to how the '12 KBS compared to the '13 KBS. Overall like the '13 KBS I think I might have enjoyed this a little bit more when it first came out. That being said it was still delicious and well worth seeking out.
Serving type: bottle
04-26-2013 20:49:38 | More by jaasen64
4.3/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Enjoyed this on tap at Holy Grale in Louisville, Ky in a 10 oz snifter.
A - Dark Brown, zero light penetrates through, murky, light mocha head - pencil thin - small amount remains around rim for a few minutes.
S - Heavy maple, chocolate, vanilla, toffe, smoke, and a real boozy rum.
T - Initial: sweet maple, vanilla and toffee, Finish: is a mild roast, smoke and a bit boozy.
M - Full body, thick, Creamy, real frothy, high viscosity, touch of that elusive velvet.
O - Tastes much better than the nose. Nose is way more boozy than I was expecting. Also, I think this is bit too sweet for me- simply too rich. Too much maple- almost taste a rum flavor. Love the smoothness, mouth is excellent but not is nice as KBS.
Serving type: on-tap
04-25-2013 00:23:55 | More by weonfire
Founders CBS Imperial Stout from Founders Brewing Company
100 out of 100 based on 2,268 ratings.


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A lover of cats, kids, and music, I started taking Suzuki violin lessons at age six, finishing all ten books before the end of high school. I added guitar, guitar variants such as ukulele, cuatro, and tiple, and percussion during my Master's degree in Ethnomusicology at U.T. Austin and began teaching world music, piano, and theory at L.A. Trade Tech College in 2002. I performed for several years with the Cal Arts Balinese gamelan, Burat Wangi and moved to New York to perform with the local chamber pop ensemble Kotorino in 2008. It was there that I started teaching individual lessons on violin and guitar before moving back to my natal LA to take the Suzuki book 1 training with Liz Arbus. I have many years of experience performing in world and pop music ensembles and have a deep love for music and its transformative qualities, especially when it comes to young people and advocating for a musical education. I currently play violin and sing with the Eastern European Women's Ensemble: Nevenka, and I write songs for the duo project called Peach & Knife.
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I start out with Alexander Technique to allow the instrument to sit easily on your or your child's relaxed shoulder. �In lessons I create a positive environment in which the student can feel successful about even small achievement, whether its holding the bow correctly, or having practiced the assigned passage the agreed-on number of times. With the Suzuki method, there is a progression in what we teach beginning students so that they are challenged and interested, but they don't get overwhelmed. For very young students, I will ask the parent to be involved in the learning process and act as a second teacher at home and during practice sessions. Within a short amount of time, the student usually surpasses the parent. �If your child would rather learn guitar or ukulele, my approach to technique will be similar. Holding the instrument will be a very important part of learning the instrument, as well as caring for the instrument. Although I am very detail oriented in the lessons, my manner is very calm, light and reassuring, and children seem to enjoy the attention to details and the focused amount of time that we spend together. After 3 months, a beginning violin player will have usually learned to hold the violin, care for the instrument, they will know the names of the parts of the violin and bow, they will know how to bow before and after a piece, and sometimes they are able to play all the Twinkle variations, after which point they are eligible for the Twinkle Graduation. After six months, depending on how much time and energy they put into practicing, they can usually play until the end of early Book 1, which is the 11th song or Andantino.
*** Studio Equipment ***
For students who come to my home studio, there is ample street parking in a safe neighborhood South of Ventura Blvd. I have a sitting room for parents and siblings and a baby grand piano to use for accompaniment.
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I bring my instrument and provide xeroxes of studies or songs I introduce if not in the book. I expect students to have/bring an instrument and their books, also a notebook for parents to keep track of practice assignments.
*** Specialties ***
Suzuki violin method, theory, traditional methods for guitar and self-taught for the ukulele and music recording. I also encourage performance and like to teach students how to feel comfortable on stage and I have started to incorporate musical play into lessons which includes early steps towards improvisation, something children naturally do.
Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Bluegrass Guitar, Blues Guitar, Classical Guitar, Country Guitar, Drum, Flamenco Guitar, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele
I have studied, performed and taught music for over 25 years. Accordion was my first instrument at age 7 followed by drums and guitar. I studied with great teachers in the past as well as at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. I have also performed at the Cape Cod Jazz Festival, The Bakersfield Jazz Festival and numerous club dates and private functions throughout New York, New England and California.
*** Lesson Details ***
Students will experience an "original" lesson based on how they learn. Some students benefit most from a visual standpoint reading music or tab while others learn best by an auditory or hearing approach. We will explore what works best for you. Whether its blues, rock jazz or other styles, we will find the best avenue to progress toward your goals. At the same time I believe it should always be a fun thing to do!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Guitars - Drums - Amplifiers - Accordion - Ukes and other assorted instruments
*** Specialties ***
Depending on the student I teach most any style (Rock, Blues Jazz improvisation) by reading music or by ear. Some students are more visual while others are auditory learners. Whichever is best for the student.
Banjo, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele
Hi, I'm Glenn. Thank you for viewing my profile. I've been teaching students for over 20 years, playing all styles and levels of music, from day-one beginners to seasoned pros seeking to sharpen their playing skills. I teach both traditional notation and tablature, writing my own teaching methods in both formats. I can transcribe any song or solo for you, and can arrange the music to fit your particular level of skill.
I earned a B.A. in Music Composition and an A.A. in music theory, and have worked as a professional musician since graduation. I play in a variety of bands that cover rock, jazz, surf, oldies, and country, and also write and arrange music for those bands as well as writing my own music that can be heard on my own YouTube channel.
The first song I learned to play was "Pipeline." I own and play several acoustic and electric guitars, as well as ukuleles, mandolins, bass guitars, and lap steel guitars. I'm personable and patient, and my lessons include songs, techniques, and instruction for improving your musical skills. I look forward to meeting you and having fun learning and playing music together.
*** Lesson Details ***
I'm big on teaching songs and techniques learned through scales and chords, which will enable you to improvise, solo, and write your own music. I can teach either traditional note reading or tablature, and can transcribe your favorite songs and solos. The lessons are fun, with new material to learn and play every week. I hope every time you pick up a guitar, it will be a creative experience!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Home studio: front room turned into music studio. recording gear, all instruments listed, additional seating for parents.
Morey's Music: Music store setting, small practice room, additional seating for parents.
*** Specialties ***
I've done it all-like theory, all styles of music.
Bass Guitar, Drum, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Percussion, Ukulele
Eli has been been a professional touring and studio musician for over 15 years and has had the pleasure of traveling internationally and performing many styles of music with many different people.
Growing up in a musical household resulted in an early start to Eli's musical career. It allowed him to become a studio and live drummer at the age of 14, and has been performing and recording ever since.
Selected for the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts in high school he then continued his musical education by attaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Cincinnati College Conservatory of music.
Eli Has been Teaching for over 15 years and is always looking forward to teaching new students how to be a better musician.
*** Lesson Details ***
Rock to Jazz, Gospel to Latin, from brand new beginner to advanced student, study DRUMS, BASS, UKULELE, OR GUITAR at your pace under the care of a patient and experienced teacher.
You will get to play on your instrument EVERY LESSON, and I will have you rocking out to your favorite songs in no time at all.
I am currently accepting new students:
I differ from many of the other teachers offering music lessons
in a number of ways:
Playing and teaching are
two distinctly different crafts and I strive for excellence in both.
My passion for music is boundless and I am adept at motivating my students to achieve their personal musical goals whatever they may be.
I offer 1/2 hour or hour lessons in your Home.
BFA - From Cincinnati Conservatory Music
• 15+ years experience
*** Studio Equipment ***
*** Travel Equipment ***
If teaching Guitar i will provide my guitar but the student should have his/her own guitar.
I will provide my own Ukulele but the student should have his/her own Ukulele
I will provide my own Bass but the student should have his/her own Bass guitar.
Student must have a drum-set or snare drum to work on at their home.
Student must have some percussion instruments to learn on.
*** Specialties ***
Drum: beginner - professional�Guitar and Bass: beginner- intermediate
I can teach a variety of styles from Jazz to Metal to Bossa Nova and Cumbia. Ukulele Beginner-Intermediate�I have been playing in many different bands both live and in the studio since the age of 14.
So I can cover a lot of ground when it comes to concepts and genres.
Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Singing, Songwriting, Ukulele
Music and teaching are my two life passions. I have been teaching music for over 10 years and playing for over 15. I was born and raised in Southern California and attended Newport Harbor High School. Upon graduating, I attended Berklee College of Music in Boston where I studied Guitar and Music Business.
After graduating from Berklee, I received my Early Childhood Teacher Certification and worked as both a preschool and toddler teacher in addition to teaching music lessons. I am experienced with all age levels from the youngest children to the oldest adults. I make learning music a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone!
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The ultimate goal of our lessons together is to accomplish YOUR goals. There is a reason why you are drawn to music. Maybe it's songwriting. Maybe you want to become the best guitar player in the world. Maybe you want your child to learn a skill they'll have the rest of their life. Whatever it may be, we'll work together to accomplish it...and have a lot of fun along the way!
Because every student is different, there is no one set way to teach a lesson. Each lesson will be geared specifically toward you. If your main goal is to learn songs, we will work on techniques that will build up your skill set to give you the necessary tools to learn songs. Whatever your goal is we'll find a way to get you there.
*** Studio Equipment ***
250 Square foot carpeted studio with private entrance and parking lot. Seating available for parents. There are guitars you can borrow/use
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide all equipment if necessary. I would prefer the student have amplification if they plan an electric instrument
*** Specialties ***
*Teachers classified as a Student Favorite have taught a minimum of 25 lessons and have received the highest feedback rating from students.I specialize in all genre's on the guitar. I studied primarily jazz, fusion, and country while at Berklee but prefer playing and teaching rock and acoustic/folk music. In addition to playing I have also studied both classical and jazz theory at the highest level.
Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Arrangement and Composition, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Bluegrass Guitar, Blues Guitar, Cello, Drum, Ear Training, Guitar, Mandolin, Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting, Ukulele
I have been happily playing music for over half of my life and it has always been the light in my day. Now it is my hope to shed that same light onto you or your child. I am a very friendly and fun teacher with a great deal of professionalism and patience, even more importantly I love teaching and I love music with a passion.
I have been playing an instrument since the 4th grade (cello) and, as I learned how music works, was slowly able to pick-up a greater variety instruments with an increasing degree of ease. In high school, I decided to pick-up the guitar just to "have fun and rock out". I joined a band, played in the high school orchestra, joined the high school jazz band and began to practice songwriting and cover songs. Still, it was not until after I took my first class on music theory that I knew how much I not only loved the thrill of playing music but the discovery of how it worked. With this experience I can show you or your child why learning an instrument can be not only an exciting experience but an interesting and enthralling one as well.
I have been teaching music for over 5 years and have had experience with children as young as 5 to adults in their late 80's. I am a very attentive teacher who can not only help get you moving in the right direction but keep you on that path until your are a self-sufficient musician. A status that allows you to learn whatever you want on your instrument by yourself, whether it be for business, pleasure or for mere self-improvement.
I have had the chance to study with graduates of the Musician's Institute (MI), the California Institute of the Arts (CAL Arts) and Berklee College of Music. This has given me an inside look into how and what each institute teaches, as well as a first hand look at the techniques and ideas that the great players from these remarkable schools have come to produce.
My formal music education consists of 2 years at Pasadena City College where I obtained my general Associates Degree (much of the studies included music) and a semester at California State University Long Beach as a Jazz Guitar Performance Major. Additionally I have taken a great deal of classes in California State University Long Beach's teaching credential program, where I learned strategies and theories of how and what to teach my students - making me that much more effective at my craft. At Pasadena City College I studied with jazz/classical guitarist, Ron Berman, who has played with such jazz greats as Herb Ellis and Jimmy Wyble. At Cal State Long Beach I studied with jazz guitarist Ron Eschete, a former teacher at MI who has toured with the likes of Ray Brown, John �Dizzy� Gillespie and Jim Hall.
Most importantly I hope to show you or your child a new way to love and appreciate music. And to provide you with the ability to have the most fun on your instrument as possible.
I am also part of Takelessons Skype lessons program (lessons that take place on the internet via Skype) for those looking for a more convenient or affordable way to take music lessons from home.
*** Lesson Details ***
Throughout my lessons, I always encourage basic skills including scales, sight-reading and technical exercises. But what I hope to give all my students is a basic understanding of music and their instrument, providing them with a practical ability to navigate the vast world of music for a lifetime.
Beyond these skills, I always have songs, styles and theory for you to work on but I am often more interested in what you as an individual want to learn on your instrument. Getting to learn concepts that you have chosen yourself will help encourage practice and will make the finished product all the more the rewarding.
I can custom tailor a teaching curriculum and/or style for any of my students: we can focus on learning songs, learning to read, how to write music, how music works, and even how to play specific styles of music (including funk, rock, jazz, Latin, flamenco, classical, country and blues). I also self tailor my own worksheets and set weekly goals with my students to help encourage practice, understanding and progress. For students interested in more advanced concepts, I can also teach ear training, music theory, advanced jazz improvisation as well as advanced playing techniques.
And... all this in a friendly and easy-going teaching environment.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Located in my home garage, it is equipped with a small stage, an upright piano, an electric keyboard, a PA system, amplifiers, a drum set, a lap steel guitar, a pedal steel guitar, 2 cellos, multiple guitars, a mandolin, a dobro, 2 5-string banjos, a 4-string tenor banjo, a ukulele and 2 electric basses.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide a guitar, cello (a full size), electric bass, a banjo, an amp, cords and the occasional pick to students (sorry no spare mandolin or ukulele). I would only require an outlet and room to practice in; if the student could bring a pick that would be fantastic as well! I can also bring acoustic guitars if an outlet is unavailable and if that is in fact the kind of guitar the student wants to learn.
For piano students, it is best that they have their own piano or keyboard at their home; if the student is unable to obtain a piano for the first few lessons I do have a mobile keyboard but would require a fair amount of setting up.
*** Specialties ***
Styles: Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Metal, Funk, Progressive Rock, Classical, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Various forms of Latin Music, Blues, and a few others.
Instruments: Beginning to Intermediate - Drums, Accordion and Piano.
Beginning to Advanced - Guitar, Mandolin, Cello, Banjo, Tenor Banjo, Electric Bass, Ukulele, Dobro, Lapsteel guitar, Slide guitar.
I also teach the beginning and advanced concepts of:
Music Theory, Ear Training, Sight Reading, and Song Writing.
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Over the next couple of months, I will be taking a closer look at each of the Eastern Conference teams to show what their current status is and where their offseason focus lies. Knowing a team's strategy should provide extra assistance in any offseason trading or keeper decisions. This week I'll take a look at the Carolina Hurricanes.
As a reference, I'll add each of the teams I've already covered here at the top in case you'd like to look at some of the other game plans.
(note - Buffalo is coming later this week)
Carolina Hurricanes
UFA: Jaroslav Spacek, Bryan Allen, Brett Sutter, Justin Peters
RFA: Jamie McBain, Zach Boychuk, Evgeni Dadonov, Drayson Bowman, Bobby Sanguinetti, Mike Murphy, Jeremy Welsh
Rostered players signed for next season: 18
Available cap space: $20.36M
The Carolina cap space above (taken from capgeek.com) consists of 11 forwards, five defensemen, and two goaltenders. This should be a pretty good gauge of players that are likely to be on the roster next season as well, unless of course the Canes decide to trade a few bodies or buy anyone out. Overall, they have a fairly decent roster already assembled with plenty of cap space to make some key acquisitions.
This past season was a rather difficult one for Eric Staal, who struggled to find chemistry for the first half of the season. For this reason, it is likely that Carolina seeks to bring in another top six caliber forward. Until that happens, we can only look at Carolina's top six from their current roster, which will likely consist of Eric Staal, Jeff Skinner, Tuomo Ruutu, Jussi Jokinen, Chad LaRose, and Jiri Tlusty. That leaves the bottom six occupied by Brandon Sutter and Drayson Bowman (both of which are most likely from the current roster to break into the top six), followed by Anthony Stewart, Andreas Nodl, Tim Brent, and Patrick Dwyer.
Carolina's offense is broken up into two scoring lines, a checking/scoring line, and a shutdown line (as opposed to the three-scoring-line model). The problem is that their two scoring lines need an improvement. The good news is that one body could make a huge difference, and the Hurricanes certainly have the cap space to pursue that type of player. In fact, GM Jim Rutherford was quoted saying, "We're really looking for a player that's in the prime of his career in his 20's, and so where do you get that player? Free agency is a possibility. There's not going to be many of them…but if that player is available, we will have the resources to go after that player." In that same interview, Rutherford apparently hinted at restructuring his fourth line as well. The result could be a deeper top six and a stronger shutdown line for Carolina, all depending of course on what moves are made.
In terms of forwards in the system who may be ready to make full time contributions, the Hurricanes have a decently stocked cupboard featuring Zac Dalpe and Victor Rask, who are already under contract, followed by Chris Terry, Zach Boychuk, Evgeni Dadonov, Brett Sutter, and Drayson Bowman, who all need to be re-signed. Most of these prospects have been touted at one point or another and there should be at least one or two that are ready to step into third line minutes. Having this many forwards fighting for a spot is a great thing for Carolina because they have the flexibility to send down any underperforming players while also having a decent crop to choose from on the ensuing call up.
On defense, the Hurricanes really need to sign Jamie McBain. McBain finished the year paired with Joni Pitkanen on the top pairing, and with Pitkanen entering the final year of his contract (and age catching up with him), locking up McBain is a must. The number three defender on this team will end up being Justin Faulk. Faulk spent time on the power play and also shared time with Pitkanen toward the end of the year, but unlike McBain, Faulk has two more years left on his contract. The remaining three defenders are made up by Tim Gleason, Derek Joslin, and Jay Harrison, with Jaroslav Spacek and Bryan Allen entering unrestricted free agency. Harrison has been impressive at times and Gleason has been a steady veteran presence, but Joslin has done little to help his team thus far.
While Rutherford might be most interested in adding a forward, another top-four defenseman should certainly be on the list of priorities. A couple players in the system who might be ready to move up next season include Bobby Sanguinetti (who still needs to be re-signed) and Ryan Murphy. Of the two, Sanguinetti has more experience, but the fact that he has taken such a long time to develop may hurt his chances. Murphy is coming off a strong season with Kitchener in the OHL, but at 5'11", 176 lbs., Murphy might be too undersized to play at the NHL level right away.
Overall, the defense is relatively weak, especially if Pitkanen succumbs to injury again and is forced to miss significant amounts of time. The only fantasy relevant defensemen at this time are Pitkanen, McBain, and Faulk, but if either of Sanguinetti or Murphy make the team, they could start producing relatively quickly considering the amount of ice time that would need to be given to either.
In goal, the Hurricanes are set for the time being. They have Cam Ward locked up for the next four seasons and Brian Boucher solidified as an affordable backup for one more year. The problems manifest in Carolina's goaltending succession planning. Both of the top goalies in Charlotte last year – Murphy and Peters – are free agents. Both have also shown success at the NHL level, making them solid depth options. However they decide to handle their depth, the AHL goaltending will certainly need to be addressed over the offseason. Remember though that this will be of little fantasy significance as Ward is the top dog for the next four seasons. At best, one of these goalies would be a backup in 2013-14.
Biggest holes to fill: Luckily for the Hurricanes, they don't have too many holes to fill. The only holes they really need to fill are at defense, where they should bring in one or two bodies. The rest of what needs to be done on this roster is simply upgrading, not filling holes. They have a significant amount of farm players with expiring contracts though, including forwards and goaltenders, so those will need to be addressed.
Priorities: Carolina's top priority will likely be to bring in a top-six forward, and it sounds as though they will be pushing hard for a solid player. Next they will need to focus on adding depth to their blue line and possibly dumping Derek Joslin and/or Tim Gleason. While those should be the top priorities, the other lurking priority will be to secure a competitive farm squad, which will be a challenge with the number of expiring contracts they have, including both Charlotte goaltenders.
Overall, Carolina is built as a mediocre team. They have some top end talent, but they could use more. The good news is that they acknowledge this and are looking to address it. Once they do, guys like Jeff Skinner and Eric Staal should see improvement in fantasy production. On defense, guys like Jamie McBain and Justin Faulk, and to an extent Bobby Sanguinetti or Ryan Murphy, will really have an opportunity to shine. If Carolina can solidify its defensive core just a little bit, Cam Ward will see better numbers and there will possibly be more offense and better plus-minus from the defense as well.
Got anything to add? Feel free to add your opinion below.
Rollie1967 said:
I like Carolinas prospects-but the forward group doesnt seem to include a front line player. their defense could be awesome in a few years- but you gotta wonder how theyre going to play all those offensive dmen in the right role. they also have Dumolin and Alt coming in the pipeline too.


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The McCoy Center Enters Management Agreement with CAPA
The board of the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts in New Albany voted to enter into a management agreement with the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) to provide management and back office services including theatre operations, programming, ticketing, IT, and financial services.
With the contract of Interim Executive Director Michael Morris expiring on December 31, 2012, the McCoy Center board began an executive director search, also considering CAPA as an option to fulfill the duties required of that position. CAPA's shared services model, its ability to leverage relationships with talent representatives nationally, and its expertise in performing arts marketing made it an appealing partner. At the conclusion of the evaluation, the McCoy board unanimously elected to engage CAPA to manage the 786-seat, New Albany venue which opened in 2008.
"As the conversations progressed, it became clear that CAPA's arts expertise and national reputation would enable the McCoy to provide exceptional services to our patrons while utilizing our financial resources with cost efficiency," said David Martin, Chair of the McCoy Center Board of Trustees. "Instead of employing one executive director, the McCoy Center will have access to an entire team of specialized experts from a company that has been operating in our community for more than 40 years."
Beginning in January, the McCoy Center and CAPA will enter into a transition agreement in which both organizations will evaluate all functions becoming the responsibility of CAPA, and create a strategy for the full transfer of those duties on July 1. In addition to management services, Bill Conner, President and CEO of CAPA, will serve as volunteer Managing Director, reporting directly to the McCoy Center board.
"We look forward to the opportunity to assist the McCoy Center in fulfilling its mission to foster a greater appreciation of arts and culture in central Ohio," said Michael Petrecca, CAPA Board Chair. "The McCoy Center has made a significant impact on the arts in New Albany and Columbus, and we look forward to supporting their mission and vision."
The McCoy Center, which was made possible through a partnership between the New Albany Community Foundation, City of New Albany, Plain Township, and the New Albany-Plain Local School District, has established unique partnerships with many organizations outside of New Albany including the Columbus Children's Theatre, Columbus City Schools, The King Arts Complex, Storytellers of Central Ohio, TransitArts, and WOSU.
"The New Albany Community Foundation remains committed to supporting the McCoy Center in its mission to deliver quality cultural and educational programming," said Craig Mohre, President of The New Albany Community Foundation. "CAPA's expertise and efficiencies undoubtedly will benefit the McCoy Center and we look forward to an exciting season."
As the anchor to the New Albany Learning Community campus, the McCoy Center will continue to serve New Albany students, providing an exciting environment in which to explore and learn from the arts, accentuated by exposure to professional artists whose appearance has been funded by the many generous corporate and individual sponsors from our community.
"We have enjoyed a unique partnership with the McCoy Center and look forward to working with CAPA to expand the programming opportunities for our students and community," April Domine, Superintendent of the New Albany-Plain Local School District.
"It's great to see collaboration between arts organizations in our community," stated Doug Kridler, President and CEO of The Columbus Foundation. "The efficiencies provided by the new agreement with CAPA will provide the McCoy Center with high quality resources to continue serving central Ohio communities."
CAPA currently provides back office services for CATCO, the Columbus Symphony, Franklin Park Conservatory, Friends of the Drexel, Inc., and Opera Columbus. Services are personalized to fit each organization's needs, but can include marketing, publicity, ticketing, finance, human resources, IT, and development.
Owner/operator of downtown Columbus' magnificent, historic theatres (Ohio Theatre, Palace Theatre, Southern Theatre) and manager of the Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Lincoln Theatre, and Shubert Theater (New Haven, CT), CAPA is a not-for-profit, award-winning presenter of national and international performing arts and entertainment in operation for more than 40 years. For more information, visit www.capa.com.


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Date: July 27, 2009
by: Maggie Pahos | Observer intern
Question: "What new businesses would you like to see on Longboat Key?"
Bob Hurst
"Another gas station since there's only one."
Jane Buckman, executive director of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts
"I would like to see the businesses that have closed, re-open in Whitney Beach Plaza. It would be nice to see it as a bustling enterprise again. I would also like to see businesses that enhance the experience of what we do here."
Dave Vaught, co-owner of Tiny's of Longboat Key
"I think we need to start with first keeping the businesses that we have. We need to keep what's here and expand from that. We could also really use a hotel."
Jim McGuire
"Another hotel. Once we get a hotel, we can get other businesses, because the hotel will support them."
Rick Obeid, owner of Key T-Shirts
"A Thai restaurant. It would be a good draw out here."
Andrew Hlywa, owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, pictured with Holly Salvato
Hlywa: "I would eventually like to see a resort hotel on the 10 acres here. For the short term, I would like to see a Mexican restaurant, a Chinese restaurant and a Thai restaurant. I personally think we need a better variety of food, and it would help to bring people here."
Jim Eatrides, owner of Alpha-Omega Communications
"A condo hotel on the north end so that tourists can support local restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, delis."
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A 10-week-old miniature pinscher puppy found a "happily ever after ending" at the Celebration of Pets April 12, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds.
Pharmacy brings dose of medicine to Publix
The in-store pharmacy of Longboat Key Publix opened Monday, approximately 16 months after the completion of the new store at 525 Bay Isles Parkway, in the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
Golfer scores victory with less than a stroke
The Longboat Key Masters Golf Tournament, which took place March 28 through March 31, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Islandside and Harbourside golf courses came down to less than one stroke's difference between first-place winner Kevin Preston and second-place winner Michael Russell, of Longboat Key.


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For many who are living at the homeless shelter in Point Pleasant, their lives have taken a turn of crisis and uncertainty that, at times, doesn't let up.
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Community's best honored by Chamber
Pictured are those recognized by the Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce, from left, Winona and Roger McKinney for Best Landscaping, David Jenkins a... Mike Lieving speaks after winning the Community Service Award presented at the 68th Annual Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce Dinner.
Library scrambling to fill funding gap by July 1
The Mason County Library System is looking to fill a $35,000 hole in funding to continue to provide the level of services it offers for thousands of patrons.
It was all over in a matter of minutes. A massive swarm of children, pictured, descended on the ball fields at Harmon Park Saturday to scoop up plastic eggs full of candy and prizes at the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the City of Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church.
Stolen SUV recovered from Ohio River
Turns out the recovered SUV has been confirmed as being the stolen 2008 GMC Arcadia stolen Tuesday morning from a residence on South Park Dr., according to Point Pleasant Police Chief Joe Veith.
SUV Pulled From Ohio River In Point Pleasant Area Matches Description Of Stolen Vehicle
The vehicle that emergency crews pulled out of the Ohio River several days a report that a vehicle was spotted plunging into the water matches the description of a stolen vehicle.
Weather hinders search for reported SUV in Ohio River
The sighting touched off a major emergency response to the riverbank around 7:30 a.m. just north of Riverfront Park in Point Pleasant, just above the railroad bridge.
Emergency Crews Searching River Near Point Pleasant After Vehicle Reportedly Goes Into Water
Emergency crews are searching the Ohio River after a tugboat operator spotted a vehicle go into the river.
Student detained after making alleged threats
The threat was allegedly made by a student at PPJ/SHS on April 10 with the Mason County Sheriff's Department investigating.
Shantyboat Night at the Point Pleasant River Museum on Friday, pictured, brought out several amateur detectives.
Getting 'egg-cited' for the hunt
Easter Eggs will be rockin' and rollin' next Saturday, April 19 during the City of Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church's Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Lenten luncheon series to wrap up April 16
The last of the Lenten Luncheon Series will wrap up April 16 and will be followed by a Good Friday service.
Ohio man allegedly OD's on heroin, later arrested
Heroin overdoses are no longer reserved to someone's living room or a dark alley, not even in Point Pleasant.
Celebrating Week of the Young Child
This is Week of the Young Child and on Monday, members of the Mason County Family Resource Network Early Childhood Team attended a ceremony with Point Pleasant Mayor Brian Billings and Clerk Amber Tatterson, with Billings signing a proclamation declaring April 6-12 as Week of the Young Child in Point Pleasant.
A man who allegedly shot through the back patio glass into his neighbor's home, wounding two people in 2013, has been sentenced.
Four drug cases bound over to grand jury
Allan O. Wasonga, 21, of Point Pleasant, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver in March.
This year's playful installment by the Point Pleasant Junior/Senior High School Theater Department surpasses "spectacular" and ventures into the realm of "spectaculathon" - complete with talking fish, royalty and familiar fairy tales.
Route 35 In Southside Of Mason County Shut Down After Collision Between Farm Tractor, Vehicle
Several people were injured and Route 35 in Mason County is shut down Wednesday in the Southside area after a collision between a farm tractor and a vehicle.
"American Pickers" Mike Wolfe stops to speak to a fan during the show's filming in Point Pleasant on Tuesday.
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Mixed Fighting Championship welcomes female fighters Tara LaRosa and Amanda Buckner to the famed MFC ring for its November 5ths USA vs. Japan event, live from the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Two of U.S.s top 135-pound female competitors, New Jersey native LaRosa and Colorados Buckner are both recognized for their well-rounded arsenals and their fierce warrior spirits. Whether it stays standing or hits the mats, MFCs first-ever womens bout should be a memorable one.
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These excellent LED under cabinet lights from Maxlite have built-in diffusers and grounded accessory cords and feature ETL safety ratings (file 4004814.) The MaxLite Plug and Play bars offer three major advantages over most LED undercabinet bars:
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"Oh, I teach with the saddle dropped low because it makes my core work harder and its harder on the legs." Bonehead. What she should have said was I have never taken the time to understand biomechanics and proper exercise physiology. Then, I would add that (like most fitness people) the core is about as "definable" as explaining how the brain works! I can blog about the trendy core stuff some other time. I want to talk about being a professional and knowing what you are supposed to know. The instructor that said this above actually wanted to teach at my club. She came to my class and that is what she told me. See ya sister. I asked her a few simple questions about the why behind what she was doing...most of the answers were the normal banter of because I feel it. She probably also watched a few You Tube videos or saw another instructor do it so it must be right. SPINNING kicks butt because we have 3 hand positions, 5 movements and that is it. Unless Mad Dogg loses their mind (which I doubt), you won't get new movements, new hand positions or fluffy stuff to do in SPINNING. And - all the physiology and science in our manual is straight up proper. No one made it up to fit SPINNING. It was already sound, accepted science. Stick to the script as they say. Stay simple. But there is an important point here - knowing what you should know. You do need to know how to fit someone. You should know what a proper pedal stroke looks like. And you should understand why you do certain movements at certain intensities. The WHY behind these is your back-up to coach successfully. Make sure you do your homework and have had ample time to practice and learn what you have absorbed. It takes a degree of commitment of one's time and energy to become a good coach, a strong athlete and to inspire. As a SPINNING instructor, you can be all three. That is what makes our program so tough but also very simple. Make sense? Oh, that instructor I mentioned? She came into my office yesterday. Said she was a bit sore and that she loved "that style of class." Still didn't completely get it, but she will. My goal - for her to teach at my club and learn. It will help her. She will help others. Mission accomplished.Share


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Dour Music Festival
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- from Thursday 17 July 2014 to Monday 21 July 2014
- from Thursday 17 July 2014 to Monday 21 July 2014
- Address:
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A unique, international, alternative, independent, multicultural, ambitious and high quality line-up. That's Dour Music Festival, from 18 to 21/07/13.
A 25th anniversary edition that
Once again, this festival invites you to go wild for 5 days packed with 200 artists, 6 stages and a gigantic campsite.
According to Last.fm (webradio and website), the best place in the world to discover new talents is no other than Dour Music Festival!
The result was obtained by calculating the influence on the audience of 12,800 artists and the line-ups of more than 1,000 festivals around the world in 2012.
Belgium is definitely a land of festivals and Dour has been making us dream for 24 years!
Full programme on the website below:
Tickets for sale on the Official Dour Festival TicketShop (wesite in French or Dutch only).
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Bluffton >Food & Dining > Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
872 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC | Directions 2991032.266847 -80.859855
Mon. - Thu., Sun. 10:30am - 9:30pm;Fri. - Sat. 10:30am - 10:30pm
Great BBQ – The quality of the food is always consistant. It's well priced for what you get. It's simply the best BBQ around.
We will definately NOT RETURN to Jim N Nick's Barbeque – This past weekend we took a drive to Hilton Head Island, and decided to stop for some dinner before embarking on our two and one half hour ride home. As we drove down the parkway we noticed several interresting sounding restaurants, but Jim and Nick's caught our special attention so we stopped at the drive-thru and placed our order. My husband and I both thought the BBQ on toasted sourdough sounded good, and since it came with french fries and another side (mine collard greens and his cole slaw) we placed our orders with a large water for each of us and proceeded to the payment window. When we came to the first window the young man there looked at us from behind a closed glass window and turned away. Having never visited this establishment before, we simply proceeded to the next window to make payment. The young lady here did not seem to speak any english except the words "receipt please", and at this my husband attempted to pay our bill. This is when it became clear to us that someone from the preceeding window, where we were ignored, should have taken our money. She held up her finger, indicating "one moment please" and closed the window. The gentleman from window #1 who did not have time for us only the moment before, opened the window; my husband attempted to give him the money, and he too said one moment and closed the window. Finally, the money was collected and food was passed thru with a thank you. We drove off - big mistake... no fries, no drinks, and the meat on one of the sandwiches was like wood pieces - it was nothing but hard ends. We had to take all of the meat off of this one and split the meat from the other between the two sandwiches. We spent a total of close to $18.00 for two meals that were not worth one cent! The unfortunate thing about drive thru service is that by the time you find out you were ripped-off you're down the road and your only recourse, other than turning back, is to write a review and hope someone reads it!
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Newcastle boss Dean Richards has called for more of the same from his side moving forward after they scrapped their way to a narrow win over London Irish.
The win, Falcons' third already in the Aviva Premiership this season, was their first in front of their home fans at Kingston Park and owed much to Adam Powell's second-half try.
Replacement Shane Geraghty had the chance to win it for the Exiles with the last kick of the game but in appalling conditions that had seen his ball blow off the kicking tee the fly-half rushed his kick and it fell agonisingly short.
And for Richards it was a case of taking the positives from the result and moving onwards and upwards in what is a gruelling top-flight season.
"The result was important but it's your consistency throughout the year that's the important thing," he said.
"For us we're now in these tight contests which is quite nice.
"We can grind out a win but we're not scoring many tries but there again we've not been playing in fantastic conditions other than at Leicester where we had a bit of a hiding to be honest.
"It was an arm wrestle in appalling conditions."
Ofisa Treviranus scored a try in the first half for the Exiles who played a more expansive game than the Falcons in slippery wet conditions.
But after Powell's try in the second half had opened up a two point lead for the hosts Geraghty still had the chance to win it for Brian Smith's side.
And after watching the rushed penalty fall short Smith was left to rue what might have been.
"I think if we had our time again we would take our time and plant the ball on the tee and put the heat back on the official, but the scrum-half was scrambling to get the ball back on the tee and the fly-half was doing his best under unusual circumstances," he said.
"It's a funny game. It's very disappointing from our point of view but I don't want to take anything away from the Falcons."
"We didn't really give ourselves a chance.
"It's a shame that sport can go down to those crunch moments but that's sport, that's life. That's why we come back every Sunday."