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By David Brown
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 30, 2010; HE01
WOOD RIVER, NEB. -- Each dawn and dusk, numberless birds stopping here to feed on their migration north take to the air. Against the steel-colored sky they look like iron filings wheeling and milling to an invisible magnet.
Most are sandhill cranes, whose beauty and marionette-like dance draw bird-watchers from across the country each spring. Some are snow geese, dabbing the dun fields with their white bodies. Teal, pintail, mallard -- and dozens of other species of waterfowl -- pass through in thousands. On the avian interstate known as the Central Flyway, Nebraska straddles the middle lane.
Somewhere among the flocks over the next few weeks will be a small number of whooping cranes. Huge white birds with red crowns and black legs, they will be flying in twos and threes, with rarely more than a dozen congregating on the brief sojourn here en route from Texas to Alberta.
At five feet, they are the tallest birds in North America and also among the rarest. As of last month, only 256 survived in the wild. They've always been a bit mysterious, too -- which is saying something for a bird that weighs 14 pounds, has a wingspan of 7 1/2 feet and lives 30 years. Flying 500 miles a day at 40 mph 3,000 feet above the ground, they're nature's version of a spy plane.
Although they are ancient inhabitants of the continent -- whooping crane bones have been found in the 38,000-year-old La Brea tar pits of California -- the birds apparently never remotely approached the numbers of their smaller cousins. By one estimate there were fewer than a thousand in the world in the early 1800s. (About 650,000 sandhill cranes come up the Central Flyway today.) Their nesting ground, in a Canadian national park straddling the border of Alberta and the Northwest Territories, wasn't discovered until 1957.
What is certain is that the whooping crane nearly went extinct in the first half of the 20th century, its population bottoming out at 14 or 15 individuals in the spring of 1941. Since then, like an individual whooper taking flight, it's been a long, slow upward climb.
As a consequence, the deaths of even a few whooping cranes get the attention of researchers such as the ones here at the 30-year-old Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust. This year for the first time, the movements of a few birds are being monitored in real time through miniaturized leg-band Global Positioning System devices.
This research project took six years of meeting, discussing and permit-getting in two countries. It is finally underway, at a propitious time. A census of whooping cranes conducted last spring as the birds were preparing to head north revealed a startling spike in mortality. Fifty-seven had disappeared in the preceding 12 months. Twenty-three of them died on the wintering grounds at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, on the Gulf of Mexico about 50 miles northeast of Corpus Christi, Tex. The rest apparently died during migration.
(A smaller population of captive-bred and released whooping cranes in Florida has had different problems. Although some of the birds have been successfully taught to migrate to a breeding site in Wisconsin, almost none produced offspring.)Every six hours
Wintertime mortality is usually very low in the Texas-to-Alberta wild flock, often only one or two birds. While the reason for the large number of deaths two winters ago isn't known, some may have succumbed from a shortage of food. The Aransas wetlands were notably dry that year, reducing the number of blue crabs, a major constituent of the whooping crane diet.
While sandhill cranes happily feast on waste grain in the muddy crop fields of the Platte River basin, whooping cranes greatly prefer animal to plant material. They eat snakes, lizards, clams and dragonflies (but rarely fish, which they seem to have a hard time catching). Although great bird artist John James Audubon believed incorrectly that whooping cranes and sandhill cranes were the same species, with the sandhill's gray-brown a juvenile coloring, his portrait of the whooper was dead-on. He depicted the huge bird preparing to devour two just-hatched alligators.
"Species that are very specific in their diet are much more vulnerable. That seems to be the case with whooping cranes," said Karine Gil, a population ecologist at the Crane Trust.
What caused the deaths of the migrating birds isn't known, either, although the conventional wisdom attributes most fatalities to collisions with power lines. Nine whooping crane carcasses recovered in recent decades suggested such a death.
But Felipe Chavez-Ramirez, the biologist who heads the Crane Trust's research station, doubts that's the whole answer. "We think that under normal flying conditions the cranes should be able to get around them," he said this month.
He, Gil and their collaborators, however, may be about to get a more complete picture of the hazards of migration, and of the successful features of it as well.
They have permission to trap and band 10 whooping cranes in the winter and 10 in the summer for three years. It's a big job, and potentially dangerous for all concerned. Trapped birds can develop a potentially fatal muscle ailment called capture myopathy. Bird-banders can get pecked or scratched.
The birds are caught with a rope snare that lies on the ground and is attached to a bent fishing rod. When a walking crane trips it, the rod recoils and tightens the leg noose in a way designed not to traumatize the bird. Two whoopers were outfitted with GPS anklets last winter. Start to finish, the procedure took 15 minutes for one and 16 minutes for the other.
Each device costs $4,500, and the tracking service, provided by a private company, costs $1,500 a year. The anklets are solar-powered and designed to last at least three years. In a trial run the researchers last spring put devices on two sandhill cranes; they're still working.
With a weight of less than three ounces -- a little more than 1 percent of an adult crane's weight -- the tracking device isn't expected to hamper a bird's flight. Every six hours it records its position and uploads the information to a satellite. If a crane's location doesn't change for 24 hours, the scientists monitoring the data stream will conclude something has happened and go looking for the bird.
More than 90 percent of the scheduled transmissions from the two whooping cranes have come through. Late last week the birds were in Kansas, not Nebraska; near each other, but apparently not traveling together, Gil said.
What kills whooping cranes is only the crudest of facts the scientists hope to get out of the project.
"We hope to learn something about their habitat-use patterns," Chavez-Ramirez said. "Where do they spend the night? What are the characteristics of those sites, the depth of the water, the vegetation? We've never had a quantifiable way to evaluate where they roost."
Wetlands are being lost throughout the birds' migration route, he said. The tracking program "will let us understand what they want and what they use so that perhaps we can reproduce those conditions."
It may also help answer more speculative questions.
As part of her research, Gil has correlated climatic variables with the whooping crane population size and the reproductive success of birds identified by colored leg bands (including one four-generation lineage). She has found that the population declines in rough synchrony with the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, a pattern of Pacific climate variability similar to El Niño. This decline is probably due to weather extremes during those years: low temperatures, which stress the birds, and a shortage of rain, which lowers water levels and exposes their nests to predation.
A better picture of where the birds are, and how they die, will help test her hypothesis.


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January 14, 2014
The Health Ministry says clashes between police and protesters loyal to former President Mohammed Morsi have left at least 11 people dead on the first day of a vote on Egypt's new constitution.
The clashes began hours after Egyptians began voting on the new charter that represents a key milestone in a military-backed roadmap put in place since the ouster of Morsi last July.
The ministry says the deaths occurred in Cairo, the adjacent province of Giza and two provinces south of the capital, Bani Suef and Sohag. The statement says 28 people also have been wounded.

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LIBERTY BOWL : Mississippi Downs Air Force
December 29, 1989
From Associated Press
Randy Baldwin rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns and John Darnell gave Air Force a lesson in aerial assault Thursday night as Mississippi defeated the Falcons, 42-29, in the Liberty Bowl. Darnell, who completed 19 of 33 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown, led the Rebels (8-4) on drives of 70 and 67 yards on their first two possessions as Mississippi built a 14-3 lead over the Falcons (8-4-1).
Cadets ousted for sharing test answers
May 2, 2007
From Times Wire Reports
Fifteen cadets were expelled from the Air Force Academy in a cheating scandal and three others resigned, school commanders said. Thirteen others were placed on probation. The cadets, all freshmen, either confessed or were found guilty by an honor board of sharing answers to a test of knowledge about the Air Force. Officials at the academy near Colorado Springs said the cadets forwarded answers through an Internet social group and private computer messages.
Paper: Board Didn't Act on Sex-Assault Reports
June 16, 2003
From Times Wire Reports
The board overseeing the Air Force Academy heard reports of sexual assaults and misconduct 20 years ago, but its yearly reports remained positive, the Denver Post reported. A review of 25 years of records by the Board of Visitors, charged with presiding over morale and discipline at the academy, found that members did not pursue reports of sexual assaults and asked few questions.
Air Force cadets admit cheating
February 16, 2007
From Times Wire Reports
The Air Force Academy said that 24 freshman cadets had now admitted cheating on a test, and that 12 others were under investigation but denied wrongdoing. Two-thirds of the cases involve athletes, Air Force Academy spokesman Johnny Whitaker told the Gazette of Colorado Springs. Cadets obtained answers to an upcoming test and forwarded them through an Internet social group and private computer messages.
Air Force Academy's No. 3 Being Transferred
October 8, 2005
From Times Wire Reports
The Air Force announced in Colorado Springs that the No. 3 commander at the Air Force Academy was being transferred, a month after being cleared of charges that he had used his position to proselytize non-Christian cadets. Brig. Gen. Johnny Weida, an avowed born-again Christian, has been the academy's commandant of cadets since April 2003. He will become director of capabilities integration and transformation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Report Cites Sex Assaults at Academy
August 29, 2003
From Associated Press
Nearly one in five female Air Force Academy cadets said they had been sexually assaulted during their time at the academy, according to a Defense Department survey. Although the results of the survey are preliminary, Air Force and academy officials acknowledged the severity of the issues of culture and climate that led to the sex assault scandal. "I've seen the numbers, and we have a problem," Brig. Gen.
Privacy Not Assured in Academy's New Policy
June 7, 2003
From Times Wire Reports
The Air Force Academy released a new policy on sexual assault cases that will create a team to investigate complaints and counsel victims, but which does not guarantee their privacy. The policy was rewritten as part of a probe into the treatment of female cadets who said they were punished or ostracized after reporting assaults. Air Force Secretary James Roche earlier promised to protect the privacy of such cadets. Brig. Gen. John A.
Military to Prosecute 2 Alleged Rapists
April 24, 2003
From Times Wire Reports
Military prosecutors are pursuing charges against two Air Force Academy cadets who allegedly raped a freshman female cadet in a dorm room last fall, the woman's lawyer said. The cadet from Pennsylvania reported the alleged attack immediately after it occurred in October and underwent a medical examination, lawyer Steve Werner said. He said she later was disciplined for fraternizing with older cadets and for drinking.
Air Force Cadet Who Drank Stays in School
December 18, 2003
COLORADO An Air Force Academy cadet who turned herself in after taking a sip of whiskey won't be expelled, as had been threatened, officials said. Academy commanders had demanded Christina Fifer reveal the name of a senior female cadet who gave her the alcohol in September, or face expulsion. Fifer, 19, refused to identify the other cadet. Some of her pay was forfeited. From Times Wire Reports
Air Force Academy Gets a New Commander
July 10, 2003
From Times Wire Reports
Lt. Gen. John Rosa took command of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, as part of a shakeup stemming from a sexual assault scandal. Rosa said he would be a visible presence around the academy to make sure problems don't escape his attention. He succeeds Lt. Gen. John Dallagher, who was replaced along with other top officers.
Air Force cadets kept on campus
February 10, 2007
From Times Wire Reports
All 4,000 Air Force cadets will be confined to campus this weekend following a scandal in which 28 freshmen are suspected of cheating on a test, school officials said. The entire corps will remain on school grounds to reflect on the Air Force Academy's honor code, which forbids lying, cheating, stealing or tolerating those who violate it. The alleged cheating was reported Feb. 2 on a basic-knowledge test required for first-year cadets.
Air Force religious bias case is tossed
October 28, 2006
From Times Wire Reports
A federal judge in Albuquerque threw out a lawsuit against the Air Force that contended evangelical Christian values were being illegally pushed on Air Force Academy cadets. The case was brought by Mikey Weinstein of Albuquerque and other academy graduates who contended a military chaplain violated their rights by urging cadets to attend Christian services or face being burned "in the fires of hell."
Air Force Academy's No. 3 Being Transferred
October 8, 2005
From Times Wire Reports
The Air Force announced in Colorado Springs that the No. 3 commander at the Air Force Academy was being transferred, a month after being cleared of charges that he had used his position to proselytize non-Christian cadets. Brig. Gen. Johnny Weida, an avowed born-again Christian, has been the academy's commandant of cadets since April 2003. He will become director of capabilities integration and transformation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Assault Case Against Military Academy Graduate Dropped
September 22, 2005
From Associated Press
An indecent-assault charge has been dropped against an Air Force Academy graduate accused of assaulting female classmates at the Colorado school, according to officials at Randolph Air Force Base. A separate rape charge is still pending against 1st Lt. Joseph Harding, but it is in legal limbo, shelved by an Air Force judge because a civilian mental health counselor for the accuser has refused to release records of their sessions.
Bush Picks Regni to Run Air Force Academy
August 31, 2005
From Times Wire Reports
Lt. Gen. John F. Regni was nominated by President Bush to be superintendent of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs as the school works to recover from scandals over sexual assaults and religious intolerance. Regni is commander of the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. He will replace Lt. Gen. John Rosa Jr., who is stepping down to become president of the Citadel, a military college in Charleston, S.C.
Air Force Academy Gets Vision-Values Director
June 28, 2005
From Times Wire Reports
A rabbi who retired as one of the military's top chaplains was appointed by the Air Force to help carry out recommendations of a task force that investigated complaints of religious intolerance at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Arnold E. Resnicoff was named special assistant to acting Air Force Secretary Michael Dominguez and chief of staff for values and vision.
Academy Removes Sign Amid Scandal Inquiry
March 30, 2003
From Times Wire Reports
Large letters reading "Bring Me Men" that critics say became a symbol of a male-dominated culture at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs have been removed. The sign, above a ramp where cadets formed to march, was taken down under a directive that emerged from an Air Force investigation of a sexual assault scandal at the academy. At least 56 female cadets reported being sexually assaulted over the last 10 years, and the academy has been criticized for its handling of such cases.
D.A. to Investigate Academy Sex Charge
March 23, 2003
From Times Wire Reports
For the first time since a sexual assault scandal broke within the Air Force Academy, civilian authorities are investigating an allegation, said Assistant El Paso County Dist. Atty. Dan May. A victim contacted his office and "asked if we would consider state charges," he said. The Air Force is investigating allegations female cadets at the academy in Colorado Springs were reprimanded or ostracized for reporting sexual assaults.
Superintendent Sees Intolerance at Academy
June 4, 2005
From Times Wire Reports
Lt. Gen. John Rosa, superintendent of the Air Force Academy, acknowledged in a speech in Broomfield to the Anti-Defamation League that religious intolerance permeated the military school. "As a commander, I know I have problems in my cadet wing. I have issues in my staff and I have issues in my faculty -- and that's my entire organization," Rosa said. The academy has been under investigation because of complaints that evangelical Christians have harassed cadets who do not share their faith.
Officers Acquit Air Force Cadet of Rape Charge
June 3, 2005
From Associated Press
An Air Force Academy cadet was found not guilty Thursday of raping a fellow cadet during a scuba-diving-club trip to New Mexico in May 2004. Senior cadet Benjamin Kuster had been accused of raping the woman, now an Air Force second lieutenant, after a night of heavy drinking in a motel.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Scars Of A Chef: The Searing Story of a Top Chef Marked Forever by the Grit and Grace of Life in the Kitchen by Rick Tramonto
Synopsis Rick Tramonto started as a high school dropout working at Wendy's; he became one of the hottest celebrity chefs in the world. Yet his rise to culinary success was marked with tragedy, loss, and abandonment. As a teenager, Rick worked to support the family when his father (who had Mob ties) went to prison. As a young adult, he struggled with a learning disability and drug addiction. Yet as a chef, he rose rapidly to culinary stardom, earning rave reviews and eventually opening the famous four-star establishment Tru. From the outside, it looked like he had everything he ever wanted; his lifelong hunger for meaning should have been more than met. But on the inside, his life and his marriage were falling apart. And then, one night, a voice on the radio changed everything. Containing recipes and color photos, Scars of a Chef is the mesmerizing rags-to-riches memoir of one chef's journey through the highest heights and the lowest lows of the culinary world . . . and his search for something that would finally heal his wounds and sustain him through even the darkest times.
I enjoyed reading Rick's life story and glad that he has more to go. Even when he wasn't a believer early in his life I can see God's hand in there! He had a rough time as a child, his parents home was very dysfunctional. Am glad that he did have the support of loving Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
He is an over achiever, the amount of time he put into honing his craft, and the success he achieved. He is a very inspiring man, and willing to do all that he could to learn to be the very best!
I loved that the book included pictures, putting faces to the people that are talked about in the book. Also included are some yummy recipes though out!
A must read of any young aspiring chefs!
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How can I take my pension savings?
In April 2015 the government brought in changes that mean you can now access your pension in more ways than ever before.
The key thing to know is that from the age of 55, if you have a defined contribution pension, you now have more freedom over how you take your pension. You also have more choice about how you take the tax-free cash allowable from your fund.
There are several ways you can take your pension.
Read our overview of the changes, to help get you started.
Flexible access to your pension savings
There are several ways you can take your pension. These can also be used in combination, and you can choose different options if you have more than one pension. You may also be able to delay taking your pension until a later date.
1. Take your money as cash - all in one go, or as a series of lump sums
The new pension freedoms allow you to take your whole fund as one cash lump sum, or smaller lump sums, as you need them, whilst the rest remains in your pension fund. Each payment will be 25% tax-free and the remainder will be added to your income for the year and taxed accordingly. This may result in you paying a higher rate of tax and it's also important to make sure you have enough money to last throughout your retirement.
You can leave any remaining funds to the person of your choice when you die.
2. Get a flexible income with a flexi-access drawdown plan
Flexi-access drawdown (previously known as income drawdown) has been brought in to allow you to take any number of income payments from your drawdown fund, while the rest stays invested. You can take as much money as you want and as often as you like, but you will be charged every time you do so. Your provider will take off the appropriate amount of income tax before sending you the payment.
Like the cash option it is important to consider whether you can fund your retirement for the rest of your life. You should think about how much you take out every year and how long you want your money to last for. Like any investment, the value could go down as well as up and there's a chance that you may not get back what you put in.
Any money you have left in the fund can be passed on when you die.
3. Get a secure, regular income for life with an annuity
The other option available to you, if you want to use your pension to provide an income, is to buy an annuity with your fund. An annuity will provide you with a guaranteed income for the rest of your life, regardless of how long you live. There are different types of annuity to choose from, with income options to suit your needs, perhaps those of your partner when you die - or maybe an increased income if you or your partner have certain health conditions.
Once you've chosen your annuity, you can't usually change your mind, so it's important to shop around for the best income based on your circumstances. You can get advice on how to do this from the Money Advice Service.
4. A combination of options
It may be possible to mix and match what you do with your pension pot at different points in your retirement. You can take your pension pot as cash along with an income to provide some flexibility and security. Within the income option, you can either turn your pot into an annuity or flexi-access drawdown or choose a combination of the two. However you combine options, you'll be able to take 25% of your money tax-free.
Before combining any options, take time to think about the benefits and considerations of each option on its own. The value of any money that remains invested can go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you put in. If you take the full 25% tax-free cash allowable as a lump sum, you'll need to turn the rest of your pot into an income or take it as cash, subject to tax.
5. Leave it where it is
You don't have to do anything with your pension savings when you reach age 55. If you don't need the money just yet, you could leave it invested for now. As long as your money stays in your pension pot you won't pay tax on it and you'll get tax-relief on contributions you make into your plan. However, there's no guarantee you'll get more, or the same level of cash and/or income from your pensions savings if you take it at a later date and your fund value can go down as well as up, while it remains invested, and so you may not get back what you put in.
Access to free pension guidance
In addition to the support we offer, we recommend that, from age 50, you seek impartial guidance from Pension Wise, the free service from the government that is available on the internet, over the phone or face to face.
We are not recommending a particular retirement option, or course of action, over another. And whatever you decide to do with your pension, you don't have to stay with us. You should shop around and, depending on the choices you make, you may be able to get a higher income elsewhere.
As your pension provider, we're here to give you all the information you need to help you make suitable, informed decisions. But remember, you can also find out more about your retirement options from other sources, including;
Pension wise
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If you are a member of an occupational pension scheme, the options available to you may vary, so please contact your scheme provider. If you have a pension with guaranteed benefits where the value is £30,000 or more, legislation requires you to take financial advice when looking to convert into a flexible option, such as taking the pension pot as cash or transferring to a flexible income option. In addition, if you want to transfer out of a defined benefit scheme you are also required to take financial advice.


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I took the little bit that I had left of this and just tossed it into an infuser/mug – did a quick rinse – and then did about a 15 second steep (80C)
I'm not sure what I did last time – but this is much better for my tastes with the less leaf – more water – lower temp and just a quick steep.
Last time I thought it tasted old and musty. This time it was pretty sweet, with a little hay, and a touch of fruity.
I wish I had done this the first time. Really prefer this tea today.
2016 Sheng Olympics
This tea read to me more as an aged white than a sheng. I'm generally a fan of aged whites to that's ok by me. I have enjoyed Mandala's Silver Bud Raw but it's 2011 ? 2012 ? so not as aged as this one.
This tasted "old" it had a bit of a dusty – musty – something to it. Not in a bad sort of way – just it seemed old. Maybe I just prefer them not aged quite this much. There were some honey notes and some stone fruit – but it was also quite hay like.
I think this was a fun addition to the sheng olympics – especially if people haven't tried this style of tea before. Happy to have tried it – but for my tastes – I have other aged whites that I like better.
Somehow my review for this didn't post and I just noticed while updating my cupboard…
Anyways, this is clearly one exceptionally stored tea. Being that I am not a fan of OB, that is some strong words. This taste like a light version of the 90's red mark sheng from W2T; not even a slight exaggeration. This is just a beautiful tea all around that provides some nice notes that I am unable to describe to anyone who hasn't drank a 20'year sheng (which I can say this is like the 98 mark as well).
I don't suggest many teas because I know how important money and spending is, but out of all the aged oolong I've had (beside the 89' from Tea Urchin)…. I highly suggest buying some of this. You won't find such a beautifully stored and aged OB that brews at such ease with such the flavor profile that this has.
I'd love to be proved wrong as I always love me some new tea :)
I wish I had the Pu-Erh sampler you gave to remember if I have that or not. I'm still on the border with most Pu-Erh's so far. Megan's Gold and Moonlight Sonata are the only ones that are on or past loved, but they are both blends and one is technically considered as a white tea. Perhaps I'll ask for a sample in the next time I buy from J-Tea…which will be a while. The ounce of Drunken Dragon was the only thing I got from my first order. Should have asked for some samples then. Otherwise, a lot of the teas are outside my price range.
Next time we swap, I'll make sure to ruin your taste buds like always and make your wallet look smaller :)
:) And this time, you're getting better tea. I was debating if I wanted to throw in the Indian Marigold or not since you would probably have the exact same reaction that I did, and because I vanilla'd the HELL out of it. Anyway, would you be interested in some of the Eco-Cha Dong Ding (which is kinda similar to the Buffalo but more chestnut-y and cashew like) and the WP Moonlight Sonata?
I probably won't send it for a little bit because I have a few more teas coming in before I consolidate which ones I'll keep and which one's I'll give out/sample.
Used more leaves and those of you who already follow me know that I have the bad habit of raising the rating after I tried it again and a previous critical review. Forgive me for my subjective inconsistency.
Back to the tea: this works Gong Fu or Western, making it pretty versatile. Bourbon is the strongest scent and taste that I get out of it, and drinking it is like drinking clean, liquid bourbon booze chocolate with hints of cherry and wood. Later on, the bourbon wears of and it progressively gets more woody in profile maintaining its sweetness. It can go on for several steeps until nothing but sweetness and cherry are left over.
In terms of roast, this tea is more medium to dark roast for an oolong. Some leaves are nice and green while others are fairly dark. The medium, woodsy profile was closer to a Gui Fei personally more than anything else. Actually, the woodsy profile was kind of like toasted or fried rice but boozy. So in short, Sake. The only tea that I've had comparable was Liquid Proust's Dark Chocolate Oolong, which is one of my all time favorites.
Like I said before, I really do enjoy this tea. Josh selecting a tea close to one of my all time favorites is already astounding. The price still upsets me. I wish that I would have been smarter and asked for a sample, because I am glad that I tried it. I would probably get it in bulk if I had more income to dispose.
I do recommend a try for this, but the appeal is probably specific to bourbon or whisky lovers. Some people might otherwise think this tea is too weird for their palate, or wonderfully odd and exciting. The woodsiness of the oolong is the main deterrent. The medium body, versatility, and moderate caffeine amount are the welcoming crew. I also get to enjoy a boozy beverage without worry over the legal confines of age.
So, here's what I'm going to do with my ounce. Savor a few cups for myself and for my friends. The rest I'll include with a swap…Andrew, there's a good chance some of this is going to you.
Flavors: Alcohol, Brown Sugar, Cherry, Cherry Wood, Dark Chocolate, Sake
Okay, I admit, I'm weak willed and got me some of this tea. Josh recommended this one along with a few others. I was going to get all three, but the coupon code wasn't working. I emailed him about it, it still didn't work, so I settled on just getting this one.
The dry leaf smell is amazing. It's like smelling bourbon liquor chocolates. Had eight leaves for 9 ounces, and the first brew at three minutes was pretty good. Fruity, closer to cherry, chocolaty, and boozy with the bourbon. Steep two at four, and the bourbon is still there but with the typical roasted and woodsy profile of this type of oolong. It reminds me of a Hojicka a little bit. The third steep is flat.
I am going to try this again with a few more leaves. It would probably work Gong Fu, but Western or Grandpa is probably better for the bourbon flavor. I like this, but it was not worth the twelve bucks plus seven dollars in shipping that I paid for it. Should have went with my first instinct and got the green version of this, maybe even the Pu-Erh. The bourbon would actually go really well with the green florals and probably make for an amazing tea. With the Pu-Erh, it would provide a dense foundation sweetened by this chocolaty booze. Not that the bourbon blends badly with this-in fact the first taste is amazing because of it. The fact that I got such a full bodied profile with so few leaves is amazing. It's just not worth the price.
Flavors: Alcohol, Cherry Wood, Chocolate, Fruity, Roasted, Sweet
Thank you Andrew for a chance to try this one! Well, I'm still having a hard time getting into aged teas. I'm getting the same ash-bark-dirt flavor from the other aged oolong I had, only that one had more cherry notes. This one is mega herbal. J-Tea's description is accurate: fungal, root like, herbal, medicinal, and similar to sarsaparilla. As it cools down, it's peppery. I'm definitely feeling the chi though…or I had too much tea. 'Cause you know. Habits.
I still need to try more aged teas (Aged Bao Zhong 1984, you're my main target if you do taste like almond milk and wine). I would drink this one more for energy or even medicinal reasons. Would probably help with a cold or act as a potent detox (that's just something I personally found from experience, though there are studies about oolong generally being a detox agent).
I also know for certain that J-Tea's descriptions are accurate, making them a vendor I will certainly try more of.
Flavors: Ash, Bark, Dirt, Grass, Herbs, Medicinal, Pepper, Peppercorn, Sarsaparilla
This is a qued rating because of one of the gifts in the Oolong Sampler. The two who haven't paid, it's being spoiled…
So the aged oolong sampler had two nice people gift the 1979 Beauty :)
I asked for two samples and got four, one of them was this.
holy shit
I've drank a lot of green oolong, a ton, and this went into the top 3 on the first session.
I'll be getting 4 ounces of this next year for sure.
I should have brewed this one sooner. Oh well. I really enjoyed this anyway. It has a great aroma, flavor, and most importantly to me, a great aftertaste. The only thing it was missing for me was astringency. I think it was that. There was something missing. Maybe it's because of the age? I've experienced this with another tea recently. As I swallow, the flavor almost entirely disappears, and all I really experience is a smooth, creamy texture. This might actually be a positive thing for some people, and it might grow on me. I'll have to pick up more of this tea someday soon.
Here is another aged tea that my dog tried to eat…
Definitely getting sick today. Blah. My nose is only mildly runny, but I'm sure it's affecting my senses at least a little bit.
The leaves look nothing like an oriental beauty. They're all black, and don't have that mixed "calico" tea look. I did do a quick rinse. The tea liquor becomes colored very fast, like puerh-fast, which surprised me.
This is an unusual type of tea, for sure…But I wasn't a huge fan. I also did get a note of green peppers when I first brewed this tea, some black pepper, there was also an earthiness, some mushroom-y notes, and a lot of clay/pottery…A chalky flavor without the dry texture, if that makes sense (ETA: this is called "minerality", duh). I'll definitely try this again when this cold passes. I'll be brewing a lot of flavored teas until then, I guess.
Strong brew with flash steeps :)
I really like how smooth this tea is while having the notes of bourbon in it. I didn't think that it would contain anything detectable. However, there is a smell and flavor that comes from how this tea was stored which is wonderful to experience as I drink multiple steeps.
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Thanks for the sample, MissB, but sorry, it isn't my cup of tea. My palate isn't particularly fond of smoky notes. In addition, I kept picking up on an undertone akin to an overly ripe avocado, specifically the brown spots. I don't know, overall, it was funky. Unique, yes, I've never experienced a black tea like this before. But unique in an unpleasant way. Oh well, you can't like them all.
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Thanks Sil! I wasn't sure what to expect with a bourbon tea, but I'm enjoying this one. It's not my fav puerh, but do like the woodiness of this, as well as the sweetness. I think it's a little smoky as well. I'll probably end up steeping this a few times , and then I'll move on to the salted caramel hot chocolate I grabbed from Bulk Barn!
Not the world's most amazing tea, but it's from my home state in my home country. Considering I'm in Oregon, USA, that's saying something.
The leaves are very thin which appears to result in the need for longer steep times. I'd go with nice hot water and let it sit until it takes on a greenish brown color.
Unlike many black teas, the flavor is not very strong, which, in my mind, is a big plus. It's more delicate. I'm not a huge fan of black teas (I could take them or leave them), but this is rather enjoyable.
Another from tastybrew that i've had before and really i'm just trying to drink up since i know there is another round of the BBB Box on it's way in a week or so when ipick things up from Terri. yes, that's right TEA SISTERS UNITE! I get to visit with my dearest tea sister in a couple weeks. We won't have a lot of time, but it makes this stupid work travelling worth it. I will get to play in the garden! And see terri's sun room…and the porch and it's going to be awesomesauce!
Another selection from the BBB Box from tastybrew! This is an interesting tea – the leaves are all over the place and dry, they small slightly sweet. brewed, this makes for a cup of tea that reminds me more of a juicy green, sweet tea than a black tea. It was an intersting cup for the morning. Glad i have more to play with and enjoy! :)
Awesome Cheri sent me a sample of this tea. I've been super curious about it but not willing to pay $$$ for shipping on only an ounce without trying it first. I really enjoy beer aged in bourbon barrels!
So anyway, this puerh. The bourbon barrel flavor is actually quite distinct! The shu is dark and rich and sweet. There is some astringency not normally present in shu, perhaps from the barrel? I actually quite enjoy this though! Still not sure if I'll ever purchase it since there are so many shu puerhs I like, but I am SO glad I got to try it!
i swear steepster is just eating notes randomly. i've had this a bunch of times but i don't see any tasting notes from me on it, and i know that i've done notes…several. sigh
Sorry this is not a real comment. I just need to test if I can make one. I seem to be blocked on the boards for some reason and keep getting terms of service warnings. Hope you're well. :)
This is a real comment. What kind of magic is BOURBON BARREL tea?!?!?!!!? Sounds like it should be amazing!
Does steepster really eat notes?! The Horror, The Horror. Does anyone back up their notes/maybe own their own tea blog?
Also, agreeing with Sarsonator, what the seabuckthorn is Bourbon Barrel Tea? Is it a Pu-erh?
same thing was happening to my angrboda
sars – it's really interesting. not my favourite, but not a bad puerh and i like that it's a little different :)
cameron – weird… my rating was gone and i couldn't find any.
tantonino…hard to say lol
this was one of the teas in the BBB Box from the most recent round…sadly i still have some teas from the round before that to get cracking on! Thankfully, i can get back to that after my sample insanity from the past few months lol. This is a decent puerh. I'm going to have to go through a few more steepings today after i get back from the mall ugh but so far this is shaping up to be quite tasty! there's a sweetness here, but also an earthy quality to it. Mostly though, this is smooth and really quite tasty. I'll see how it holds up once i get home :)


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That thought kept chasing itself around in my head, urged on by the impressive amount of alcohol I had swirling around up there as well. Last one left, last one left, last one—
Suddenly, there was a man sliding into the booth across from me. "Jordan Kirsh?"
I jerked back in surprise—a little too far, slamming my head into the back of the booth and cursing. Being drunk was obviously not going to be helpful at the moment; few people knew my name, and no one would dare seek me out. Especially not now, after what I'd done.
I squinted at the man, trying to make out his features through the alcohol-induced fuzziness before giving up and tesseracting back to my last lock point. Granted, I had to wait an hour for him to show up again, but this time I was ready and nursing a root beer instead of the more potent vodka that I'd been tossing back before. Because I was watching this time, I was able to spot him walking in and casing the place. I locked the moment before he spotted me.
"Jordan Kirsh?"
I cocked an eyebrow at him. "What's it to you?"
The man pulled out a wallet and flashed it at me. "Agent Phil Morton, FBI. We need your assistance."
I eyed him. "My assistance? What possible assistance could a freelance programmer offer the FBI?"
"The kind that doesn't have anything to do with your programming skills," Agent Morton told me, flipping the wallet shut and returning it to his inside jacket pocket, giving me a beautiful glimpse of the handgun resting against his ribcage. "There's a kidnapping that we know took place three hours ago at the Lunt Hotel. We need your private detective skills and your contacts to rescue the hostage."
I rubbed my eyes, trying to decide if I wanted my vodka back. "Hostage?"
"Specifically, the vice president's twenty-year-old daughter," Agent Morton told me, dropping a picture down on the table. I eyed it dubiously, not sure if I should really care or not yet. This guy had all the carefully prepped enthusiasm of a politician up for reelection.
"So why me?" I threw another lock down and flagged down a server for a beer. Or tried to, anyway. The guy missed me, or ignored me. I guess I did look pretty rough by now, or else he didn't want to get mixed up with the suit sitting across from me.
"You were the one who solved the cases of the bank heist and murder spree last month," the agent pointed out. "You obviously have talent for finding people who don't want to be found."
The faces of the dead fitted in front of my eyes. I shook my head violently and telekened the server's foot out from under him, snatching the full glass of beer out of the air before his tray hit the floor. The waiter regained his balance and picked up the tray. "I'm so sorry, sir—I tripped on something—"
I held up the glass. "I'll just hang onto this, if you don't mind. Put it on my tab." I turned back to Agent Morton. "I just got lucky."
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More than half of recent smartphone purchases were made by the over-50s, showing high-spec handsets are moving away from their traditional early adopter demographic.
According to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, older customers are opting for Samsung (36.6%) and Apple (23.4%) devices, rather than Nokia, which has a lowly 6.2% share of that demographic. Global consumer insight director Dominic Sunnebo said: 'The keenly-priced Samsung Galaxy Ace is the top-selling handset in this group. This fits with our analysis showing that 'cost of handset' is the top stated reason for handset choice in the over-50s category. Given the relative price sensitivity of this consumer group, we would expect to see Asian manufacturers such as ZTE and Huawei start to make big inroads in this market during 2012.'
The research, charting sales for the 12 weeks to 18 March, found 63% of over-50s browsed the internet, 57% use email and 52% download apps. Sunnebo said: 'As internet connectivity becomes ever more integral to consumers lives, regardless of age, so the desire for mobile internet increases. Our data tends to show that over-50s mobile use replicates much of what they do at home on their PC or laptop. In contrast, under-50s tend to use their phones and computers for different purposes.'
The report also found half of UK smartphone owners now own an Android device, as Samsung closes in on Apple's position as the leading smartphone manufacturer in the UK. Android has increased its share from 42.2% a year ago to 50%. Apple's iOS has increased its market share by almost half to 29.2%. However, Samsung is closing in on the manufacturer, with a 28.1% share of the UK market. According to the research, smartphones accounted for 74.4% of total sales during the period, meaning 52.2% of UK consumers now own a smartphone.
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A reform about the eligibility conditions to adquire the Luxembourgish nationality is currently in progress and is supposed to enter into force on April 2017. In this article we remind the current requirements.
The language tests, are organized by the Institut national des Langues. For the oral expression, the level required is A2, which means to be able to manage a basic conversation such as introduce yourself, ask for direction, do shopping etc.
For the oral comprehension, the level is higher: B1. You must be able to understand a daily life conversation at work, between friends, on the radio etc.
Citizenship courses are organized by « Service de la formation des adultesdu ministère de l'Education nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse ». Minimum 3 courses are mandatory (2h/ courses). There is no exam, but a participation certificate will be delivered to the participants.
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Volume two of the best-selling Bearth Trilogy continues as the listener discovers a true story unfolding around him in real time. Billions of intelligent spirits have made the arduous journey from every quadrant of the universe to be alive on Earth at this time. Some are born to commit unspeakable acts of evil.
Some came here to personally advance and live during this amazing time of planetary transition. Others don't belong here and don't need to be here, and yet they came by the thousands to help the rest of mankind make it through mortality. You know who you are. The white knuckle ride continues as the lower and higher frequency Earths are now nearing the equinox of separation.
Seven billion people hang in the balance during the Grand Division, as evil makes one last attempt to harvest the souls alive on the planet. No one can deny the gluttony and corruption the elites have perpetrated against the family of mankind. But all is not lost, as here and there around the world are pockets of light and hope. Is it enough to save the souls of mankind? In the mean-time, President Riker's heroic team of misfits battle agents of the Nephilim to prevent a terrorist plot of epic proportions.
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From December 2 midnight to December 15 midnight, old demonetized Rs. 500 note can be used to purchase FASTags.
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Written by I. Marlene King ("Just My Luck"), Tuesday's premiere is a generally predictable introduction that too often plays like a bad "Saturday Night Live" parody of a teen soap.
A new ABC Family series built around four teenage friends and an ominous hint of supernatural forces that mean no good, makes most popular vampire romances look anemic.
This is a series with no redemptive value. It barely qualifies as entertainment, but sexy summer trash will always find an audience. That's the inescapable truth at the heart of Pretty Little Liars.
Pretty Little Liars is entitled to its version. If only it could have resisted some of the other cliches.
Fun enough, but the nastiness could be applied more heavily.
The ridiculously expensive wardrobes, the fabulous hair and makeup, plus a high school with not a single fatty is well, yes, the stuff of teen fantasy. And that is exactly what Pretty Little Liars is: a glamorous, spooky, adolescent fantasy.
Pretty Little Liars is one of those shows that manages to mildly, and perhaps unintentionally, spoof its genre while fully participating in it, and that's not a bad thing at all.
The mystery makes Pretty Little Liars more entertaining than the tedium of Gossip Girls, and many parents might actually enjoy watching along with their young adults, who can explain why this sort of thing is so alluring to them.
While no one beyond the show's target audience--teens in need of something to squeal over until Gossip Girl returns next season--would claim that Pretty Little Liars has a voluminous body, I must concede that it has a lustrous shine.
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Pretty Little Liars doesn't have the sense of humor -- or the wardrobe -- of "Gossip Girl." In fact, a surprising number of scenes call for bikinis. But the ongoing mystery (not to mention a secret referred only to "the Jenna thing") may prove irresistible to young people.
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Jan 1, 2011As a teenager, I find it catchy and interesting. I think the fact that it has a mix of genres makes it different. Sure, it can be a littleAs a teenager, I find it catchy and interesting. I think the fact that it has a mix of genres makes it different. Sure, it can be a little cliche and generally predictable but the subplots are basically unique. Let`s take the relationships as an example. I mean, most High school drama series nowadays make us believe that our relationships in high school are the "real" ones. It may not be for an adult crowd but a lot of us teenagers enjoy watching this show.… Full Review »
Jul 9, 2012A story about teenage girls, pretty looking, popular and naughty. Sorry, haven't we seen something similar already on the market? No, we haveA story about teenage girls, pretty looking, popular and naughty. Sorry, haven't we seen something similar already on the market? No, we have not, even if it looks like we have. This series is something really special. It is about the thrust, friendship and of course, keeping secrets. Simple, isn't it. I would say so, but when you start watching this series you realise that it isn't. Life of a teenager, even if he/she looks handsome/pretty can be complicated and hard to live. That kind of life are tasting also four teenage girls who have lost a good friend last summer. They didn't really lost her, she disappeared and now they have finally found her body, she is dead. Is she, why are those four friends still getting text messages from her, signed -A ? Looks scary and complicated? I can only tell you that it will get worse. Other facts and things will you have to discover yourself by watching it. You won't be sorry for it. -A… Full Review »
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Jonathan Rea's pride as fans vote him Cornmarket Irish Motorcyclist of the Year awards
Double World champion Jonathan Rea rounded off a truly spectacular second successive World Superbike winning season last night by being named Cornmarket Irish Motorcyclist of the Year, in association with the Enkalon motorcycle club, during a lavish presentation in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast.
After a rousing reception from the packed audience, a delighted Rea, who had just flown in from Jerez where he had been testing on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the 2017 season, spoke of his pride in again taking home to his Isle of Man base, the iconic Joey Dunlop trohy, in the form of Joey's yellow No3 Arai racing helmet.
Ballyclare raised Rea said: "This is huge. To have the public support me the way they do even though I'm racing far from home is an honour and I thank all those who took the time to vote for me.
"To be awarded this amazing trophy for the second year in a row (and fourth time in total) is so humbling.
"You are all well aware of the racing history attached to my grandfather John Rea and Joey Dunlop, this makes the award extra special.
"To win back to back world championship's was a huge team effort, from my Kawasaki team, sponsors, right to my family... they were all 100% behind me. The tests the last few days at Jerez were positive and I am now looking forward to the season ahead."
It was revealed that Rea was the runaway winner with Michael Dunlop and Carl Phillips voted second and third.
Rea was also received a special recognition award, presented by Kawasaki, in the form of a specially commissioned painting of his world championship victory in Qatar.
The most surprised winner on the night was North Antrim MP Ian Paisley Jnr, a keen motorcyclist and racing fan, for his services to the sport in assisting clubs and lobbying Ministers to secure funding for motorcycle racing down through the years - without this funding where would the sport be today?
Greenlight Television made a hugely popular special achievement award to John Burrows for his time as a competitor and team owner. The award recognised his successes and there was also an acknowledgement of the heartbreak he and his family have been through in recent times following the death of the Cookstown team's young rider Malachi Mitchell-Thomas last year.
There was no surprise when the Metzeler Ulster Grand Prix second Superbike race was named as the A.McLean Bookmakers Race of the Year. The race in which Ian Hutchinson set the current world's fastest lap at over 134mph on his way to beating Bruce Anstey and Michael Dunlop again brought gasps when it was shown on the big screen.
Hutchinson's success in finishing second in the British Superstock 1000cc championship and winning the Superstock classes at the North West 200, TT and Ulster Grand Prix helped Tyco BMW win the JWA Team of the Year award for Hector and Philip Neill in what was one of the closest fought categories.
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I am running an HT Omega Striker 7.1 sound card, and the in game sound, and built in voice chat of BF works fine. When I try to play any game with Teamspeak or skype running, I lose all in game sound. I have already checked my mixer icon, and I have the communications tab set to do nothing when windows detects communications activity. I am at a loss, and dont know what else to do. HELP!
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Couple of suggestions I found:
"I had this issue and I solved it. TeamSpeak 3->Settings->Plugins (Ctrl+Shift+P) and uncheck the "Volume Control" plugin. I haven't had a problem since I did this. "
Launch Teamspeak first
Source: no sound in game when using teamspeak
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I had already done that, and tht didnt work, but thank you. I am having the same problem with skype too. I dont get it. I can use any voip program perfectly, I just cant get in game sound when Im using them. Ive been through all my sound card settings too. Im going crazy.
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The first benefit to having credit card readers is that you can make your business more legitimate. And when your business is legitimate, then customers will place more trust in your business. This is because they know that to get a credit card reader, you must have an agreement with some really well known banks; and because they trust these banks to get credit cards from them, they will certainly trust your store. And the more trust they have on your store, the more they are likely to come back often. You will definitely experience an increase in customers if you have credit card readers.
The first benefit to credit card readers was that you will receive more customers; the second benefit to credit card readers is that you will have more sales because you will have more customers. Limiting your business to cash only, you are really preventing customers with credit cards from becoming your customers. But if you have credit card readers, then you are inviting both the cash and credit card users from coming to your store. You will really profit greatly from this benefit to having credit card readers.
You might be surprised to know, but credit card readers is not only a great benefit for you, but for your customers as well. The convenience that credit card readers provide is how you will be benefitting your customers. The customers will have great experience when buying in your store because of this benefit. Credit card readers can provide your customers the convenience because of this super easy method to paying items. So credit card readers do not only provide your business with the benefits, but it can also provide your customers with benefits.
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Nausicaa is open every day, all year round*, from 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (to 7:30 P.M. in July and August).
*Nausicaa is closed on 25 December all day long and on 1st January until 2:00 PM.
Annual closing period: from January 8th to February 2nd, 2018, inclusive.
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Reductions in the shops and bars in Nausicaa
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A clash of confidence
The managers of Tipperary and Kilkenny have complete faith in the ability of their teams and won't be changing. That's what makes this final so fascinating
CAST your mind back a year. Traffic jams outside Nowlan Park as thousands of curious Kilkenny supporters pitched up to see for themselves how Henry Shefflin was moving.
Lads whose only medical experience was putting a sticking plaster on a cut finger were discussing -- in the most informed terms of course -- the intricacies of cruciate ligaments and how a damaged one would stand up to the demands of an All-Ireland final.
It was showtime in Kilkenny as the supporters prepared to celebrate the All-Ireland five-in-a-row. Meanwhile, across the border in Tipperary, all was relatively calm. They were facing their own pressures, topped by the possibility of losing a second successive All-Ireland final, but things were still set up nicely for them.
Even with Kilkenny at full strength Tipp had a 50-50 chance of winning (after all, it was only in the closing minutes that the 2009 final turned against them) and, given the doubts over Shefflin, plus the absence of Brian Hogan, the pendulum had swung quietly in their direction.
For reasons more related to money than logic, Kilkenny were short odds-on favourites; this year it's Tipperary's turn to occupy the fancied bay and, again, it's based on figures rather than facts.
Kilkenny will enjoy what's happening. With the exception of the doubt over Colin Fennelly, they are playing with a stronger hand this time. Fennelly has progressed well this summer but if he's not fully fit, there are quite a few alternatives, including a certain Eddie Brennan who just happens to have won seven All-Ireland senior medals.
Kilkenny will also be happy that Tipperary are favourites. This is territory Kilkenny haven't experienced since the 2006 All-Ireland final where, of course, they shredded the odds and beat Cork.
Tipperary are in new surrounds too, not just as favourites but also as the group who can do something that none of their fellow county men have done for 45 years by holding on to Liam MacCarthy for a second successive year.
It won't feature in their thoughts -- not consciously anyway -- but their supporters are already winding up for what they believe will be a special occasion.
Stopping Kilkenny winning the five-in-a-row was sweet, but to win the double at the Cats' expense would leave Tipperary in celebration mode for the entire winter.
It's unusual for a team to be defending the All-Ireland title with new management but, so far at least, all has gone to plan for Declan Ryan as manager and Tommy Dunne as coach.
Having said that, they have won all their championship games from the front and were never really under any pressure on the home stretch. That's most unlikely to happen tomorrow week. People love to surmise about the tactical approach teams will take but, in this case, I wouldn't expect anything very radical. Both Kilkenny and Tipperary believe totally in their own ability and will be trying to impose that on the opposition in a positive way.
For instance, I reckon there's as much chance of Brian Cody singing the 'Rose of Mooncoin' on 'Up for the Match' next Saturday night as there is of him playing an extra defender to cope with the Tipperary attack. However, Kilkenny will attempt to close down space by dropping all the lines back. Nothing new there, they often do it and very effectively too.
They do it quite subtlety, with the half-backs squeezing in front of the full-backs, midfield and half-forward dropping back to fill space, leaving more room up front when they attack. Tipperary are good at that too.
The final week before an All-Ireland final is all about fine-tuning and, in Kilkenny's case, is very much second nature.
It's nothing new to Tipperary at this stage either. Still, it doesn't matter how often players have experienced it, there's still an awful lot of nervous energy around and those who harness it best are usually the ones who deliver on the big day.
There's an extra edge to this final as it's regarded as the defining clash between the teams, a hurling version of the third meeting between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. This game has generated interest way beyond the GAA. Indeed, it will be interesting to see what the RTE viewing figures are but I'd suggest they will beat anything we've seen for a long time. What's more, I have no doubt the game will live up to the huge expectations attached to it. Bring it on.
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Crocheted arcanine, made with my own designed pattern. ^^
I really enjoy the simplicity, I'm unsure if you used wool roving or used a brush technique. Your stitches are very even and lovely It's very pretty and cute, and easy to recognize
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It was my first time using wool roving. ^^
It was my first time using wool roving. ^^
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