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Parks & Facility Rentals
The Town of Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department owns and maintains public and some private parks (including riparian areas) ranging in size from less than one to more than 119 acres. The Town currently provides twelve public Neighborhood Parks, two Community Parks, five District Parks and a wide array of specialty parks that include a dog park, riparian areas, and soccer fields.
- Cosmo Dog Park
- Address:2502 E. Ray Road
Gilbert, AZ 85296
- Phone:(480) 503-6200
- Capacity:N/A
- Benches
- Drinking Fountains
- Drinking Fountains (Pet)
- Fenced Areas
- Information Kiosk
- Lighting
- Ramada
- Tables
- Trash Receptacles
- Wash Stations (Pet)
- Major Parks
- Address:2502 E. Ray Road
One large group ramada and 3 picnic ramadas at Cosmo Park are located throughout the park. You can also enjoy the lighted basketball court and tot lot. See park map for additional amenity information.
Regular Park Hours
5:30 am-10:00 pm (not affected by Holidays)
The OFF LEASH areas of Cosmo Dog Park will be closed each Tuesday morning until noon for maintenance.
NOTE: The ACTIVE AREA will be closed for annual maintenance beginning 8/4/14 until TBA. The beach and timid area will remain open. Crossroads dog park is open.
Thanks for your cooperation
Town of Gilbert Parks & Recreation, Parks Maintenance
The public ramadas and other amenities can be reserved any day of the week between 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Dog Park Amenities
· Approximately 4 fenced acres
· Area lighting for night use
· Pet drinking fountains & wash stations
· Separate use areas for active and timid dogs
· Ramada, tables and benches
· Trash receptacles
· "Mutt-Mitt" waste disposal stations
· Information kiosk
Dog Park Rules
1. Dog owners must carry a leash
2. Owners must clean up after their dogs
3. Limit 3 dogs per visit
4. Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners
5. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed
6. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated
7. Puppies using the park must be older than 4 months
8. Spayed or neutered animals recommended
9. No smoking or food allowed within the fenced area
10. Dogs "in season" not allowed
11. Owners are responsible to cover holes or turf damage caused by pets
12. Children running or chasing after dogs is prohibited
13. Park users and dog owners assume all risks related to the dog park
Gilbert Parks & Recreation Department (480) 503-6200 | Gilbert Police Department (480) 503-6500
The Town of Gilbert, its officers, employees and agents shall not be responsible for any accident, injury and/or loss of property or damage resulting from use of the park by any individual, group or organization.
Information kiosk
Park rules are posted at the entrance and designated locations within the park.
About Cosmo Park
Cosmo Dog Park is a special oasis that has captured and celebrated the unique bond between dogs and humans. Every aspect of the
The story centers around our most famous K9, a local hero named Cosmo who was our first police dog. The park is not only named after Cosmo, but it is inspired by her, our K9 team, and the kinship we have in Gilbert with our dogs of all shapes and sizes. Cosmo's story of love and dedication is repeated every day in every household with a dog in the family. Every child who visits the park learns from her presence throughout the park, and a plaque in her honor, the important lessons of bravery and loyalty to help them develop strong character.
At the entry of the park is a brick memorial that acts as a special place for residents who have lost furry family members to reflect. About 1,400 bricks were sold at cost, as an outpouring of residents expressed messages of love and memories for their dogs – dogs who had passed, those whom residents had grown up with, and those who continue to brighten our lives.
The bricks are a clear example of the unbreakable bond that comes to life at the park, as humans and dogs intermingle – racing and playing -- in a safe and free atmosphere. The park is not only unique for a dog park in that its entire 17 acres is centered around dogs – rather than being just one piece of a community park. But, it is also one of the few parks in the nation that touts a dog beach. Our dog beach is wildly popular and features a dock that dogs can leap from into the water. It offers a great opportunity for dogs and families to get active, and socialize.
Everywhere you go in the park, you see the celebration of dogs. In fact, residents who watched as the park was constructed were so awed that many were seen eagerly peaking in advance – and more than 5,000 came with their dogs to the grand opening event. Still, residents are often seen waiting in anticipation for the park to open so they can begin their day with a romp around the obstacle course with their dogs. Though still new, the park is already one of our top two most popular parks in the Town and is visited by Gilbert residents more than 600,000 times a year. It also attracts tourists from outside the town and even the region. Town staff has received multiple calls from other agencies nationwide, seeking guidance in building a dog park that can resonate with the spirit of the canine that has bound us as a community together.
The park's entire design is inspired by the free-spirited, devoted character that is the canine: lights are decorated with bright and colorful paw-print decor reminiscent of dog toys, and which use the sun to reflect the silhouette of paw prints surrounded by reds, greens and blues on the walk ways. Paw prints are seen everywhere: They run along the amphitheater steps, are the shape of our tot lot, and they cross the lake, allowing children to leap from toe to toe as a fun and healthy activity.
Aside from playing and exercising, residents also train their dogs at the park, using the same equipment as our K9 team. And the park was built with humans in mind too, offering ramadas for picnics and community activities, the tot lot with unique and safe climbing toys, a basketball court that was requested by residents, and trails that allow for a leisurely stroll along the slopes that lead to the lake and dog beach. All amenities are within sight of each other and interconnect to allow the entire family to enjoy the dog park together.
That is what has made this park so successful: Its ability to draw our community together using the power of our connection to our dogs. This important accomplishment, of getting to know and support our neighbors and communities, helps make us a safer and healthier community. In fact, we were recently named the safest community in Arizona and 24th in the nation, a feat due to this kind of community camaraderie and strong public service.


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I am fairly new to Polk and I just purchased two tsi 400's for the left and right setup. I also have a klipsch 450 sub which I love. Im hoping to evenually build my way up to a 7.1 system. Quite a slow process when your a college student! I am now planning on buying a center channel for my system. I was looking at either the CS20 or the CSI A6. I know that the CSI A6 would be a better quality sound, but I had heard that it's best to stick with speakers that are all in the same series so I was curious what you guy's thought.
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Moments after he entered Expo Hall at Century II on Saturday morning, 4-year-old Damien Smith was steeped in American Indian culture.
He started at the Hands-On Education Display, which allowed him to play with animal skins, bones, arrowheads, rattles and drums.
Then he went to a table where he used a mallet to pound out a leather medallion with etchings of buffalo heads, bear claws, birds and deer.
I like the buffalo, cause its the biggest, Damien said, holding up his handiwork.
The activities were available at the American Indian Festival under way at Century II through Sunday. The powwow features hundreds of dancers from more than 70 tribes, mostly Plains Indians, and includes an arts and crafts fair. It is the largest event put on each year by the Mid-America All-Indian Center.
Damien also liked the story about the dream catcher, a handwoven web made from imitation sinew and rattan that, when hung over a bed or crib, catches bad dreams and allows the good dreams to travel into the dreamers head. Michelle Conine, a Shawnee-Delaware from Wichita, was teaching kids how to make them.
When I have bad dreams at night, the bad dreams get caught, and the good dreams go through the tiny hole, Damien said.
Shirley Barnes, his great-grandmother from Hutchinson, brought Damien to the event.
I like the Indian culture, and I wanted to introduce him to some of it, she said. We only just got started. I think hes going to learn a whole lot today.
Educating children was the purpose of the hands-on display, said Melody Rutledge, secretary of the board of trustees for the Mid-America All-Indian Center.
They need to understand that theres people who have been here for thousands of years. They have a lot of traditions that are old. and we are still practicing those today. We want our children and our grandchildren to know this way so they can continue them on into the future.
Adults as well as kids found ways to interact with Indian artifacts and even take a piece of Native American culture home with them.
A group of 16 adults from Hays who bused to Wichita for the festival filled the hall with the sound of mallets pounding etchings into the leather medallions, which they then strung around their necks.
Elouise Miller, of Hays, made one in about two minutes.
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The Gulf Coast economy took a hit in 2010, due in part to a marked downturn in the tourism industry after the effects of the BP oil spill rippled throughout the Gulf Coast states. A BP settlement fund has been created to provide cash relief to Gulf Coast businesses impacted by this economic downturn. If you own or operate a business in one of the Gulf Coast states and your revenues were down in 2010, we can prepare, submit, and pursue your claim to a portion of these settlement funds.
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Today's Highlight: Kids' Day at the Fair, presented by MTA
Imagine if Kids had a day like mothers, fathers and groundhogs do…Well today MTA is making that possible! Children 12 and under are getting into the fair free and can participate in a range of activities.
☺ Kids' Day Activities- Presented by Mat-Su valley Frontiersman from 2:00- 6:00 pm
The AlaskaDispatch.com Borealis Plaza
Tent will be filled with activities for
children. Join in on the monster mural
coloring, play dough fun, and visit with
Safety Bear!
☺ Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot
Presented by Combs Insurance Agency, Inc.
From 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm expect to see the
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diapers racing on all fours and toddlers
trotting to the finish line. Have fun with
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☺ Kids' Day Games- Presented by MTA
will be held from 3:00 pm -5:30 pm
Children 12 and under will join in on
this fun in the Providence Corral.
Watch as they have a blast in the
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egg-in-a-spoon, frog jump, pie-eating
contest, potato sack race, and
wheelbarrow race.
☺ Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!
Decorate a cookie in the Hoskins Exhibits
from 2:30 pm- 4:00 pm
Also stick around for the C&H Sugar "Just for Kids" Cookie contest from 4:00 pm – 6:45 pm with judging at 7:00 pm.
Birdman of Las Vegas- Presented by Horizon Lines of Alaska
Pebble Coral, Daily 12:30, 2:30, 5:30 and 7:00 pm
Martin Buser and his puppies
Pioneer Plaza at the MTA booth, 3-6:00 pm
Demolition Derby- Presented by Anchorage Press, Kendall Toyota Grandstand, 6:00pm
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Collective Soul- Presented by Mix 103.1
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Greatland Chili Fiesta
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Why Do Chefs Across The Nation Trust Garland?
This entry was posted on November 14, 2012.
Buying new kitchen equipment is never an inexpensive ordeal, but long-time restaurant owners know that making a big upfront investment will pay off in the long haul. After all, the equipment is the heart and soul of a restaurant kitchen and investing in healthy, powerful, adept equipment will ensure a long life of success. A quality product is a quality investment and that's exactly what The Garland Group believes. Since 1864, this foodservice manufacturer has been creating a line of range cooktops and stoves that are designed to meet the needs and the challenges chefs face on a day-to-day basis. Since then, the brand has been acquired by Manitowoc Foodservice and has expanded to include various other types of cooking equipment, from salamander broilers to fryers, but ranges continue to make up the forefront of their expertise. If your restaurant or foodservice operation is in the market for a new range, don't miss this article which will highlight some of the main reasons chefs across the nation trust Garland for their businesses: Quality Garland prides themselves in being cutting edge and ahead of the curve, but most importantly, they pride themselves in their quality construction. By utilizing the most durable materials and engineering the product to withstand the rigorous demands of a commercial kitchen, Garland ranges are able to last over the years and they are also easy to clean and maintain. Support Though Garland is known throughtout the industry for having very few maintenance issues, there are inevitable moments and unforseen circumstances when an issue may arise. Lucky for you, Garland's Support Team will be there and their unwavering commitment to the brand is a great confidence factor for potential buyers. Whether you need to trouble shoot an issue over the phone or if you need help locating the nearest authorized service agent in your area, Garland Support is the team that's known industry-wide for being readily accessible while being able to solve your problems quickly and with efficiency. A Chef's Design Garland has set itself in a different league from its competitors by designing products that actually solve problems chefs face every day. The brand's design team uncovers the large and small obstacles chefs encounter and creates solutions for these obstacles by making the chef a mental part of the design and engineering process. Flexibility Garland is heralded by renowned chefs nationwide for their willingness to work with customers in designing their ultimate kitchen set-up. Whether it's a Garland island suite or a list of tight specifications, the brand will make it a priority to get your kitchen just how you like it. Don't see what you're looking for online at MissionRS.com? Give us a call at 800-319-0690 or email us at email@example.com and we can find work with Garland to create a customized quote for you! Power & Cost Efficiency Garland designs every range and stove with the power to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen. Built to put off unwavering heat, the Garland line creates a dependability that chefs can rely on while increasing consistency and efficiency in the back of the house. Garland also prides itself in being able to offer all these beneficial features at a competitive price point that kitchens large and small can enjoy. Learn more about Garland and explore the different Garland products offered at MissionRS.com right here!


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During the course of a year, Sweden has all sorts of events and happenings. To find out what, when and where these events take place, please select the month of your interest. These are just some of the events taking place in Sweden this year. Although VisitSweden has done its outmost to check the accuracy of the information, dates, venues and other details can be subject to change and we do not take responsibility for any mistakes nor any omissions. We recommend the readers to, well in advance, carefully check all facts with each event.
2011 marks the 350th anniversary of the birth of the Swedish inventor, entrepreneur and universal genius Christopher Polhem.
The "Christopher Polhem – back to the future" exhibition has been designed in Polhemian spirit for a younger audience, where unique objects are integrated with multimedia and interactivity, and where the keywords are movement, interdisciplinary science, playfulness, art and faith in the future.
The power of fashion is strong. All social groups use clothing to create their identity. Meet people from three decades, the 1780s, 1860s and 1960s, times when the economy, currents of ideas and technical developments clearly affected clothing and fashion.
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The international exhibition Game On 2.0 - the world's largest exhibition of computer games, is now visiting The National Museum of Science and Technology. Test your skills on more than 100 of your favourites from gaming history, ranging from the 1960s to the present day!
"Co-creation" is the key word in Umeå2014's capital of culture initiative. Here, the concept means that everyone can participate and contribute to the programme. To promote a long-term perspective and encourage the continuance of capital of culture activities beyond 2014, it is intended that projects should be run by the "cultural operators" themselves.
Crossing Borders features contemporary photographic portraits of internationally celebrated Swedes who have challenged and crossed borders in a variety of ways. The exhibition is on show in Terminal 5 at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
"Sweden – more pornography, more suicides, more alcoholism and more gonorrhoea every year"Sign at a 1971 demonstration in London against the Swedish sexual education film Language of Love.Welcome to an exhibition on images of Sweden, spirits and sex. In collaboration with artist Peter Johansson, we get to grips with lust and vice, liberation and shame – with "Swedish sin", both the myth and the phenomenon.
The Vikings are legendary, misunderstood and feared. Enjoy intriguing accounts of Viking society, and learn more about life in places such as the trading port of Birka. We have the largest collection of Viking Age objects in the world.
Guided tours in English every day (except 28 July–1 August) at 11.00 and 13.00 and in Swedish at 14.00.
Pippi in the South SeasPippi's father Captain Efraim is being held captive by Blood Svente and Jocke the Knife in a prison dungeon far, far away on the island of Porto Peluse.
We get to follow the exciting story about Pippi in the South Seas performed in a genuine South Pacific setting. Cannon salvoes, smoke, a pirate ship, sword fighting and wonderful singing and music make this evening one of the highlights of summer.
The duration of the show is approx 75 minutes and it is performed Monday-Thursday weeks 28, 29 and 30.Showtime 19:30.
The Vikings are possibly best known as brutal robbers. Today there are many pictures and stories about the Vikings. They describe how they travelled around the world frightening the life out of people. This is not the true story of the Vikings.
TaubeSpelen is an outdoor event where some of our best artists interpret Taube's songs in their own way. Celebrated in Taubes own Bohuslän.
Artists like Paul Kalkbrenner, Chase & Status DJ Set & rage, Pretty Lights, DVBBS and Infected Mushroom (Retro Live Set) all meet at Emmabodafestivalen.
For many years now, at the end of July the centre of Piteå has attracted jubilant crowds, music of all kinds, food from around the world, exciting sporting events, fantastic dance, a market, a fun fair and so much more besides. During the light summer evenings and nights, the whole of Piteå is transformed into a party venue with a vibrancy that you'd normally expect in the big tourist hotspots of the Mediterranean!
Welcome to Scandinavias biggest electronic music festival in Norberg! It´s a fantastic and unique event! The combination of music that makes your feet fly high, music that gets your brain vibrating, the Mimer location in the middle of the forest and all the really nice people is just awesome.
The High Coast Hike is a 3-day and 40 kilometer long hike in one of Sweden's most unique environments – the High Coast. The hike, that is Sweden's second largest hiking adventure, is suitable for both experienced hikers and curious beginners.
Adult 180 Euro | Under 18 years 110 EuroFood, Gas, Transports, Maps and Outdoor School is included.
Höga Kusten Hike (info in Swedish)
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He was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Maria E. Vega Lopez of Westborough and Salvador Salcedo, also of Westborough. He was in his senior year at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, majoring in health technologies and was captain of the soccer team. He also played on the football and volleyball team.
Pablo worked at Coleman House in Northborough and previously and Stop & Shop and McDonald's Restaurant, both in Westborough. He attended Marlborough's First Baptist Church, Metro Church and St. Luke's Church. He enjoyed soccer, working out; playing Call of Duty, paintball, hanging out with his friends, dancing and he loved to play in the snow.
Pablo planned on enlisting in the United States Army following graduation and to go to college. He was outgoing, happy, polite and a very hard working young man. He was compassionate and caring and had the gift of lighting up any room with his smile.
He leaves his brother Paul R. Salcedo of Mexico; three sisters, Paula Salcedo and her husband Luis of Mexico, Paulina Salcedo and her husband Antonio of Marlborough and Paola Salcedo and her husband Humberto of Westborough; his maternal grandmother Maria E. Lopez Rodriguez of Mexico; five nephews and nieces, Max, Owen, Mateo, Ingrid and Valeria; many uncles, aunts and cousins and many close friends.
A Celebration of his Life will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Metro Church, 401 Elm St., Marlborough. Following cremation, burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home (www.CollinsFuneral.com),378 Lincoln St., Marlborough. Instead of flowers, donations may be made at the funeral home. All are invited to sign his online guestbook at www.CollinsFuneral.com.


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Hope all our readers had a fantastic holiday (or holidays as it were because obviously Hanukkah was already over by the point we did our Christmas stuff). My mom got me an awesome camera and Far Cry 3 so when resting my foot (still isn't fully healed) and not working on NCD stuff I've been addictively playing the game.
Of course we didn't fully account for how crazy the holiday was so this week's strip was delayed and next week we'll be back to our twice a week schedule. Completely my bad on that one.
This strip was a simple one, wrote it pretty early in the month. I am really curious if I know anyone that thought that the world was actually going to end on the 21st? You'd think common sense would hit and someone would explain the Mayans being conquered. So I decided to throw in the lizard men conspiracy, a Planet of the Apes nod and some zombies for comic me to be waking up to.
Next week…why is Eric at the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning? And what does it mean for one of the school's teachers?! Find out Wednesday, folks, for the start of the new year!


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look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Appears pitch black with a small light brown head.
Smells strongly of caramel and toffee flavored malts, toasted bread and coconut. There is also a mild vanilla oak like element to the smell.
The beer has a strong delightful toasted coconut flavor to it. The coconut flavor adds a smoothness to the beer. I get undertones of coffee, chocolate and caramel to the beer as well. There is a mild vanilla like flavor as well. The beer is very smooth. It is sweet but it is not too sweet and it has a nice amount of balance to it.
There is a low carbonation and it has a smooth mouthfeel to it.
Overall a fantastically smooth Barrel aged imperial stout. It is not hot like many barrel age stouts yet it has a nice oaky and mild bourbon flavor.
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Pours pitch black with a nice dark brown half finger head that lingers a while, just a thin lacing later on.
The smell tells you this will be incredible. There's great rich dark chocolate, smokey roasted malts, espresso, toffee, some dark fruit, some bourbon barrel (without any booze tho), faint tobacco, and much more.
Taste started with rich milky chocolate , salted toffee and dark fruit (plum, raisin, some fig). Huge tasty vanilla, lots of oak, nice bourbon, again, with a great flavour-enhancing abv that never gets boozy. Barrel notes intensify, roasted malts and some nice coffee start appearing, but the initial tastiness is never pushed away. Great complexity.
Perfect mouthfeel.
Had just a few quick notes, so i'm sure i didn't get to write down all about this beer, and i'm sure i wouldn't be able either way. There's a huge complexity here (incredible barrel-aging), incredible flavours, setting this one as the best beer i've ever had, without any doubts.
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07-21-2014 06:31:01 | More by dcmchew
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
One of the best beers I have ever had in my life. Poured with a gorgeous, thick, luxurious head which left delicate lacing on my glass. The taste of slightly roasted cocoa nibs and mocha was so smooth I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Smooth, thick, rich, round, yet still clean and refreshing on the finish. I have never had a more perfect beer. I am so glad I have another, because I cannot wait to taste this with some age, I can't even fathom how it could be improved!
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07-20-2014 07:04:22 | More by Nuggetz
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Best Stout I ever tasted... This beer should be put on a pedal stool.. soo amazing
A: dark espresso color, little to no head 14% can't blame it
S: lots of sweet chocolate, coffee, little alcohol, coconut
T: Amazingly well balance... Simple yet complex...beautiful sweetness of coconut carmel/toffee feel, great espresso, dark chocolate that linger through and slowly dissipate. little to no alcohol taste which is amazing for a 14%...
M: full and more of it... the taste and feel changes as it dissipate on your tongue ...
The best stout i've tasted by far. i have to say underrated compared to Founders/ bourbon county
yes fitting words
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07-20-2014 06:01:05 | More by BeerME_562
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A unique beer.
Pours a light brown beer, almost looks like chocolate syrup with water, or watered chocolate. Forms bubbles immediately. Aroma is heady, coffee, chocolate. Taste is very strange. It is a heady beer but it is highly carbonated, and the carbonations tickles the tongue in a way that doesn't let you taste the high alcohol. Very strange feeling. The body is very light, not a heavy beer.
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New Jersey
4.75/5 rDev +3%
07-20-2014 01:40:47 | More by tkdchampxi
4.6/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
2013 vintage.
Pours opaque black. The 1/2 inch khaki head quickly fades to a thin ring on top and leaves faint spotty lace.
The smell is of dark chocolate, vanilla, pipe tobacco, coffee, oak and faint bourbon.
The taste is of brown sugar, dark chocolate, earthy almost herbal oak, vanilla and just a hint of bourbon.
The texture is heavy bodied and slightly oily with medium carbonation.
Amazing aromas and flavors. This is a little thinner in body and more carbonated than I expected. Goes down scary smooth considering the 13% ABV. World class.
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07-20-2014 01:22:30 | More by Furlinator
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07-19-2014 01:49:58 | More by esktime
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Parabola from Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
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It would depend on your fitness and how hard it is for you. Your body will tell you :)
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I have always heard that the core is just like any other muscle group and it needs time to heal, repair, recover and build just like any others. However, if you feel your first one was too easy, then I would go for it.
Remember though that if it is overall weight loss that you are going for then a good cardio workout would be a great supplement to the ab workout you did.
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Three major hospital deals announced this past week provide further evidence that the nation's healthcare sector is continuing its steady pace towards consolidation.
Catholic Health East / Trinity Health
In perhaps the largest potential merger deal this year, the boards of Newtown Square, PA-based Catholic Health East and Novi, MI-based Trinity Health announced last Wednesday that they signed a non-binding letter of intent to become a unified national health system.
The deal would create a giant Catholic health system serving 21 states from coast to coast with 82 hospitals, 89 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs that provide nearly 2.8 million visits annually. More than 87,000 employees, including 4,100 employed physicians, would provide care in the new system, the two systems said.
"Trinity Health and Catholic Health East are strong Catholic healthcare systems that share a Gospel-based mission and an unyielding commitment to care for people who are poor and underserved," Trinity Health Board Chair Sister Mary Mollison said in a joint media release. "This consolidation advances the vision of congregations of Sisters that founded these health care ministries, addresses the changing healthcare environment and takes a bold next step for Catholic healthcare."
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Find out the story behind the back-up on the WTOP Traffic Blog. The WTOP traffic team will have the lastest on road closures, construction projects and other useful information relating to your commute.
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Fairfax County develops plans to target speeders
Posted on: Thursday 9/12/2013 4:20am
WASHINGTON - Cars speeding through Fairfax County's residential areas is a top complaint in many neighborhoods and now county officials are stepping up to address the problem.
The county plans to spend $350,000 to try to get motorists to slow down. But Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova says the plans will not include speed cameras.
"We don't have speed cameras, but we do have devices that clock your speed and let you know how fast you are going," she says.
Bulova says the county will also increase the number of both stop signs and speed bumps in an effort to educate the public.
"Britain has a word for speed humps, they call them 'sleeping policemen,'" she says.
The county will also step up a public safety campaign aimed at speeding in residential neighborhoods.
Braddock District Supervisor John Cook, who requested the money, says this is just the beginning of the campaign. Cook wants to increase traffic enforcement and give police access to new technology to help curb speeding in the future.
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9/11 motorcycle ride denied permits for non-stop trek in D.C.
Posted on: Wednesday 9/11/2013 10:06am
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WASHINGTON - Thousands of motorcyclists are expected to ride in the D.C. area Wednesday as part of a trek to honor those killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
But the blogosphere has been abuzz with outraged talk that D.C. denied the riders a permit. The WTOP Answer Desk set out to learn what happened.
The group called 2 Million Bikers to D.C. requested police escorts and no-stop permits. They wanted to be able to go without stopping through red lights and intersections on D.C. streets, near the monuments and on Capitol Hill.
But the bikers have been denied those permits by both the National Park Service and the Metropolitan Police Department.
The ride would have been hugely disruptive to traffic on a regular workday, says National Park Service spokeswoman Carol Johnson.
Granting the organizers a permit would have meant road closures in the middle of the day, including on Memorial Bridge and Constitution Avenue. Past motorcycle rallies have been held on weekends, Johnson says.
In a statement released to WTOP, D.C. police say that ride organizers were encouraged to move their event to a weekend. MPD also says that the city's denial will not prevent the group's members from riding on city streets -- they just won't have a police escort.
U.S. Capitol Police also denied a similar request, according to both D.C police and the park service.
"Solely to facilitate the speed and timeliness of the participants in itself does not fall within the definition of a First Amendment assembly," D.C. police spokeswoman Gwendolyn Crump says in an email statement. "The activity was viewed as expressive."
Despite the lack of permits, bikers from across the country are still expected to be in the area Wednesday. Their numbers are expected to be 2,000 or more and their ride will begin at 11 a.m. from the Fort Washington Harley Davidson dealership in Prince George's County, Md.
Eric Zern, a ride organizer from Hagerstown, Md., tells WTOP bikers plan to ride one time on the Outer Loop of the Capital Beltway from Prince George's County to Montgomery County and then into Virginia, before arriving back where they started.
They reportedly will not go into D.C. as a large group.
"There are so many motorcycles that trying to go through Washington, D.C., would not have worked," Zern says.
It will be up to individual riders whether they choose to enter the city after the Beltway ride.
"That way we're going to have much smaller groups of motorcycles coming through the city and they won't lock things down so bad," Zern says.
Nicholas Montefusco from Huntersville, Pa., is among the bikers participating in the ride. He says Americans should never forget the significance of Sept. 11.
"It's very important and it's from all ethnical backgrounds, all religions -- it's just, we're all Americans and we need to support our country the best we can," Montefusco says.
More bikes! There are easily several thousand motorcycles here for 9-11 ride pic.twitter.com/XtbkBD6aMw— Dick Uliano (@DickUliano) September 11, 2013
Patriots4America and Special Operations Speaks have already obtained permits to hold their rally behind the U.S. Capitol, the groups said in a news release inviting the bikers to join them.
It was unclear if the bikers will accept the invitation.
According to the National Park Service, several other groups are scheduled to use space on and near the National Mall Wednesday.
The American Muslim Political Action Committee is holding a "Million American March Against Fear" Wednesday on the Mall. And the Answer Coalition will hold a rally on Freedom Plaza, according to the National Park Service.
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AAA: Speed limit increases in D.C. lead to fewer speed camera tickets
Posted on: Tuesday 9/10/2013 5:59am
WASHINGTON - The number of speed camera tickets issued to motorists in portions of the District has decreased, new numbers show.
At multiple sites in D.C. where the speed limit was increased in late 2012, AAA found both the number of tickets issued and revenue from them have decreased.
On Canal Road, for example, 11,000 tickets were issued in a period prior to the speed limit increase. In the corresponding period after the increase, only about 1,900 tickets were issued.
At one camera location on southbound Interstate 295 near Exit 1, tickets dropped 51 percent and revenue went down 60 percent.
"Drivers for a generation have complained about the artificially low speed limits on D.C. 295," says AAA Mid-Atlantic spokesman John Townsend.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, D, says speed limits in the District have sometimes been set too low, and the numbers show the need to set speed limits correctly.
"Otherwise, motorists feel the cameras are unfair -- acting like speed traps," Mendelson says.
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells, D-Ward 6, says he is glad the numbers are going down, but thinks they might be indicative of another issue.
"The decline in revenue is good news because it means fewer people are speeding, but Maryland and Virginia charge between $40 and $60 for speeding -- D.C. the average ticket is now around $120. Seems like it's just a way to get into people's pockets," Wells says.
According to AAA, the city lowered the average speed camera ticket from $100 to $92 in April.
D.C. police did not comment on the data and referred WTOP to the D.C. Department of Transportation. A DDOT spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
A camera that issued an increased number of speeding tickets is located in the 2700 block of westbound New York Avenue NE. That device saw a 43 percent jump in citations and a more than 16 percent increase in revenue.
Ari Ashe contributed to this report. Follow @AriAsheWTOP and @WTOP on Twitter.
Redskins' home opener to cause major traffic delays
Posted on: Monday 9/9/2013 10:03pm
WASHINGTON - The Redskins home opener on Monday Night Football will put a crimp in many commuters' plans that evening as the 'Skins host the Eagles.
"It's the regular Monday afternoon rush hour coupled with the Monday Night Football game at FedEx Field could be very ugly on Monday," says WTOP director of traffic and transit Jim Battagliese.
The start time is moved up to 6:55 p.m., which pushes up the opening of the gates and parking lot. Fans can access the parking lots around FedEx Field starting at 3 p.m. and the gates open at 5 p.m.
The best advice from the Traffic Center: leave as early as possible and expect delays if you're heading in the direction of the burgundy and gold.
"This is a Monday evening rush hour, so it's going to be nasty heading to FedEx Field or if you're heading home through that area," Battagliese says.
The Redskins have set up stadium traffic updates to help fans navigate their way to and around the stadium on game days. Fans can text RSTRAFFIC to 44636 or sign up for mobile text alerts.
Fans can review directions to FedEx Field in case they want to try another route or need to access a different parking zone.
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Classes cancelled at U. of Md. Largo for Redskins traffic
Posted on: Monday 9/9/2013 1:10pm
WASHINGTON - The anticipated gridlock for Monday night's Redskins game is already having an effect.
Night classes at the University of Maryland University College's Largo campus have been canceled.
A spokesman from the school says only a small number of classes were scheduled for Monday night and they didn't want students and faculty caught in what could be a traffic nightmare.
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Jackknifed semi causes delays on Inner Loop of Beltway
Posted on: Monday 9/9/2013 10:22am
WASHINGTON - In Prince George's County, a jackknifed semi on the Inner Loop of the Beltway caused delays before Rt. 201/Kenilworth Avenue.
Emergency crews responded to the scene to evaluate a possible fuel spill caused by the crash.
It is not yet clear if the driver of the semi or any other motorists sustained injuries in the crash.
MD - 95 SB to Inner Loop: Delays to Kenilworth Ave: Jackknifed tractor trailer in RIGHT lane #mdtraffic #dctraffic pic.twitter.com/pvvFLNZrYJ— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) September 9, 2013
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Weekend Wakeup: Road races, festivals to close roads
Posted on: Saturday 9/7/2013 2:03am
WASHINGTON - Seasonal temperatures and moderate humidity will present ideal conditions for the many races set to take place around the Washington area this weekend.
Driving anywhere near these events, however, could be very challenging. Motorists will encounter numerous road closures related to the Nation's Triathlon, the Parks Half Marathon, the Arlington 9/11 5K and others at various times throughout the weekend.
Beat the Deadline 5K
The Beat the Deadline 5K, benefiting the work of the National Press Club's Journalism Institute, starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Portions of Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue will be closed roughly between Freedom Plaza and the U.S. Capitol through late morning. Most of the closures should be lifted by 9:30 a.m.
Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff Memorial 9/11 5K
On Saturday afternoon and evening several streets around the Pentagon and Crystal City will be closed for the 2013 Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff Memorial 9/11 5K race. Most of the closures are scheduled between 5:45 and 6:30 p.m. but could last longer depending on when the last participants cross the finish line near the DoubleTree Hotel in Crystal City.
Washington Boulevard will be closed from the Memorial Bridge to Interstate 395. Southbound Route 110 will be closed its length from Rosslyn to Crystal City. Portions of Army Navy Drive, South Joyce Street and Columbia Pike will also be closed. The race will also block the I-395 express lanes until at least 8 p.m.
Nation's Triathlon
On Sunday morning, the 8th Annual Events DC Nation's Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will bring thousands of athletes into Washington in addition to thousands of spectators. The race course will close numerous routes along the National Mall, Tidal Basin, Potomac Park, Rock Creek Park and even a portion of I-395 in Arlington. Most road closures will be in place by 6 a.m. and will last through the midday hours. Those with travel plans near downtown areas should have a backup plan and an alternate route in mind.
A number of major routes through the District of Columbia will be closed to traffic including Independence Avenue, 14th Street SW, the Potomac Freeway/E Street Expressway, the Whitehurst Freeway, Rock Creek Parkway and Maine Avenue. These closures will be implemented by sunrise and many will be remain in place until 1:00 p.m.
Constitution Avenue is expected to remain open Sunday morning but will likely be very congested. There will be no access to the Potomac Freeway, the E Street Expressway, or Independence Avenue from the inbound Roosevelt Bridge (interstate 66). All inbound traffic from Virginia will be directed onto Constitution Avenue.
The Nation's Tri will block the ramps to lower 14th Street SW and Maine Avenue westbound from I-395 but the freeway itself will be open to traffic.
Parks Half Marathon
Several roads between Rockville and Bethesda will be closed on Sunday morning for the Parks Half Marathon. The north and southbound lanes of Connecticut Avenue will be closed to traffic near the intersection of Jones Bridge Road for this race.
The race starts at the intersection of Stonestreet Avenue and Highland Avenue near the Rockville Metro station and heads south to Veirs Mill Road. Look for police direction on Veirs Mill Road between Rockville and Aspen Hill Road and Randolph Road near Dewey Drive early in the race.
Once on the Capitol Crescent/Georgetown Branch Trail, runners will head west and cross Connecticut Avenue near Chevy Chase Lake Drive. Connecticut Avenue will be closed in both directions from 8:00 a.m. to 9:37 a.m. in this area. Small warning signs have been posted along Connecticut Avenue for a few weeks but many drivers will still be caught off-guard. Delays are likely between the Beltway and East-West Highway. Drivers are urged to take Georgia Avenue or Wisconsin Avenue to bypass this closure.
Howard County Police Pace 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk & Run
The 2nd Annual Howard County Police Pace 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk & Run, sponsored by the Howard County Police Foundation, will take place Sunday morning at 8:30.
The 5K course includes a portion of Route 108/Clarksville Pike near Centennial Lake, part of which will be blocked for the runners.
Other Events
The 11th Street Local Bridge between the Navy Yard and Historic Anacostia will be closed for a celebration and bridge dedication from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature family-friendly activities, music and food. The closure is not expected to have a major impact on traffic because the main spans of the 11th Street Bridge between the Southeast/Southwest Freeway and Interstate 295 will be open.
The Frederick Douglass Bridge swing span is up for its monthly testing this weekend from 4 to 9 a.m. Sunday. The bridge will be closed to traffic between the Suitland Parkway and Nationals Park during this time.
The Pepsi Fan Festival and AT&T Nation's Football Classic will take place at RFK Stadium from late morning through the evening Saturday. Expect heavy traffic on D.C. Route 295/Kenilworth Avenue a times throughout the day.
Sunday is also Adams Morgan Day. Food, families and music will keep 18th Street NW closed all day long between Florida Avenue and Columbia Road. Parking will be limited on the side streets and in the nearby neighborhoods.
Metrorail Delays and Closings
Weekend track work will close a few stations on the Orange and Red lines. Those with travel plans that involve a connection at Washington's Union Station should build extra time into their itinerary as Metro trains will not be running. Free bus service will ferry Metro customers around the work zones but delays of up to an hour are possible.
On the Red Line buses replace trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Judiciary Square. The Union Station and NoMa-Gallaudet stations will be closed. Local and express buses will be available outside the affected stations. Trains are expected to run at normal intervals on the Red Line outside of this work zone.
On the Orange Line buses replace trains between Vienna and Ballston. The Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, East Falls Church stations will be closed. Local and express buses will be available outside the affected stations. Trains are expected to run at normal intervals from Ballston to New Carrollton.
There is no scheduled work on the Green and Yellow lines. Customers on the Blue Line who depart Franconia-Springfield will experience some delays.
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Buses replace trains on 2 lines for weekend work
Posted on: Thursday 9/5/2013 7:07am
WASHINGTON (AP) - Free shuttle buses will replace trains on sections of Metro's red and orange lines this weekend.
Metro says that beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through closing Sunday, buses will replace red line trains between Rhode Island Avenue and Judiciary Square. Metro will operate nonstop buses between the two stations as well as buses that stop at intermediate stations. Metro says travelers taking the express bus should add about 15 minutes of travel time. Local bus riders can expect an additional 10 minutes per stop they are traveling.
On the orange line, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Vienna and Ballston. Four stations will be closed. Metro says travelers using nonstop buses between Vienna and Ballston can expect to add 25 minutes to their travel time.
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After long holiday comes the traffic blues
Posted on: Thursday 9/5/2013 4:49am
WASHINGTON - Like WTOP Traffic has reported, the roads seem even more congested after the long Labor Day weekend.
It's because they're back: Shorter days and longer commutes.
Terrible Tuesday, Wicked Wednesday, Tumultuous Thursday -- no matter how it's sliced, the week after the holiday has a reputation of being unpleasant on the roads. And next week will be even worse.
"It's going to gradually build up, especially with Congress coming back next week," says Jim Battagliese, Director of Traffic for WTOP.
Daily routines also start to change this time of year with BRAK impact, a new school year and vacations coming to a close. And with those changes come shifts in travel patterns -- and increased gridlock.
"The sun angle is getting lower...During morning rush hour it's right in your eyes as you head east, going home [it's] in your eyes as you head west," says Battagliese.
But, hopefully, relief should come by the third week of September. As everyone adjusts to their new schedules, traffic patterns should start to ease.
"I'd say by the third week of September we should have all adjusted to getting back to work and school and you should start to see traffic patterns ease a little bit," says Battagliese.
WTOP's David Dildine contributed to this report.
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Overturned truck causes delays on SB I-95 in Md.
Posted on: Wednesday 9/4/2013 7:38am
WASHINGTON - An accident involving an overturned paving truck caused major delays on southbound Interstate 95 in Maryland Wednesday morning.
The southbound lanes of I-95 past Rt. 32 in Maryland were closed to traffic after a paving truck overturned on an uneven part of the road, causing the driver to be entrapped in the truck.
The lanes close to traffic at about 5:30 a.m. when a helicopter responded to the scene to transport the victim. The closures persisted as emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
All lanes reopened before 7 a.m. -- more than an hour after the original closure. Even after the accident was cleared, delays persisted for drivers on southbound I- 95.
UPDATE MD - 95 SB past Rt 32: Crash on the LEFT shoulder. B/W Parkwy and Rt 29 heavy volume. Rt 1 better :( #mdtraffic #dctraffic— WTOP Traffic (@WTOPtraffic) September 4, 2013
Authorities have not released information about the extent of the driver's injuries.
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Disgraced defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, suspended indefinitely by the NFL for his role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty scandal, urged his players to take shots at the head, knees and ankles of specific San Francisco 49ers before a playoff game in January.
In an obscenity-laced speech to the defense at the Saints' hotel the night before the game, Williams indicated with a hand gesture that he would personally pay for a shot to the head of 49ers quarterback Alex Smith. The speech was videotaped by documentary filmmaker Sean Pamphilon, working on a project about Steve Gleason, the former New Orleans special teams standout now suffering from ALS.


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With both the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family and the trade deadline imminent it is time for the Cubs to do something they should have done two years ago, make the trade for Brian Roberts. The last couple of months could turn out to be a blessing for Jim Hendry. Just a couple of months ago everybody was complaining about our depleted farm system. These last few weeks have shown that maybe that's not the case at all. Even if it is the case that these guys are just overachieving for the time being we might as well take advantage of the opportunity, right?
Bobby Scales, even though he is 31 years old, has proven that he can offer something at the big league level. Jake Fox and Micah Hoffpauir have proven that they can be major power bats. I know Randy Wells is the man right now but if we can get optimum value out of him I think you have to jump at that opportunity. Mix in a package of young prospects and even a Fontenot, Miles, or Baker into a deal for Brian Roberts. He is exactly what we need, a switch-hitting bat to break up all the right handers and someone who can steal some bases and play defense. I feel like this would give Blanco the opportunity to play some shortstop as well (imagine that DP combo).
Also, I just wanted to open up a discussion on Rich Harden. I could not help but notice on Saturday that his velocity was at about 88-89mph. It seems to me that when we first acquired him he was throwing about 93-94 and was mixing in some more breaking balls rather than just straight 4-Seamers and change-ups. I know that one of the reasons for this is because of his arm issues. However, if he is throwing an 88 mph fastball and an 83 mph change-up there are going to be a lot more days like Saturday.


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The vacant store, located at 19155 La Grange Road, sits in the same shopping strip as Will County Tobacco, a Subway and several other stores. With ample parking in both the front and rear of the store, the location might be a nice fit for a small food shop, or perhaps the bait and tackle shop readers have suggested in previous What Should Go Here posts.
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Anyone wishing to hear about the initiatives of the New Brunswick Community Food Alliance and the movement to bring local, sustainable food to the city is invited to attend a public forum from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at New Brunswick Middle School, 1125 Livingston Ave.
The New Brunswick Community Food Alliance is a group of community members and representatives from agencies in the city, working to further the accessibility of sustainable and healthy food in New Brunswick.
According to the alliance, free breakfast and lunch will be offered to forum participants, as well as free childcare and a free shuttle service to get to the school.
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Originally posted by simon_sydney
What I may have neglected to say in that little PS thing i wrote, was simply this:
I believe in god
But because I got so FUCKED, sickness, bullied, WHATEVER (There's always been something), when I PRAYED and BEGGED god for help, I got jack-shit. So I HATE god.
I HATE HATE HATE god
And I make that VERY clear in my music
If YOU have no problem with this, then sure as hell (no pun intended) contact me, i don't care if you're Katholic or Christian, as long as you're okay with playing music about hating god, okay??
I just need to vent. And if your religious beliefs are going to hinder this, then I don't need that shit, man.
Does everyone understand now??? It's not gay, chtulau (however you spell it), it's absolute HONESTY.
you mean Cthulhu? oh you big god hater you.
religion + athiest doesn't go well together either dude.
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Mumma dont run either - Running Man Garden Things
Lou & Rick Trevena fundraising for HEARTLINE MINISTRIES
Be the first in your street to have a 'Go Baz' Running Man. They are the latest trend in garden accessories.
Hi I'm Becs mum and I definatly don't run so I decided to get creative and make somethings to raise money for this great cause.
So be the first person on your street to have a "Go Baz ". Running man garden stake in your front yard. Just $15.
($10 to the cause and $5 for manufacturing) if I need to post it I will leave off the garden stake and put a hole in it so you can hang it. Just donate $15 here to secure one or $20 and your address so I can post it to you.
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To the person or persons who stole my grandpa's "Sexy Rexy" sign ... Shame on you!
My grandpa, Rex T. Edler, left us two years ago on Dec. 28 at 11:15 a.m. in Des Moines at the VA Hospital. Since that time, I have acquired my own river lot much like the river place my grandpa had.
My grandma, Colleen Edler, gave me permission to hang my grandpa's "Sexy Rexy" sign at my river lot on my river trailer. I was so proud. I knew my grandpa would be too. I could almost see him smiling. It was as if he lived on — became part of my river — the river that he loved and cherished so much.
Then tragedy. I went to check on my river lot to find my treasure, worth more than diamonds and gold GONE! My "Sexy Rexy" sign had been taken.
Heartbroken and beyond words to express what the loss of this sign means. I do not understand what anyone else could want with this old "Sexy Rexy" sign. But I can tell you what it means having this sign taken from me. It is like a piece of my grandpa, a piece of my lineage, my heritage being stripped away.
I believe in karma. I believe that what comes around goes around and that each person gets what he or she deserves. I believe we are the product of what we sow.
Just know, whoever you are, that everything you touch, everything you try to do or think about doing is going to crumble until you do right.
Return my grandpa's sign or forever let it haunt you.
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EMI announces DRM-free, higher quality music on iTunes
As anticipated, EMI Music today announced that it plans to make all of its digital music offerings free of anti-piracy restrictions and that iTunes would be the first online store to sell the DRM-free music. EMI also said its downloads will be available in a higher quality format than previously offered.
The new DRM-free premium EMI music will be sold on Apple's iTunes Store in higher quality 256 kbps AAC format (twice the current bit rate) for a higher price—individual tracks will sell for $1.29. Apple said iTunes will continue to offer 99-cent standard sound quality tracks with DRM still applied. Full albums will only be offered in the premium version. In addition, iTunes customers will be able to "upgrade" their previously purchased EMI tracks to the higher quality DRM-free format for 30 cents a song.
The DRM-free EMI music will be available on iTunes worldwide in May. During a Q&A at EMI's press conference, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said he expects other major record labels to follow EMI's lead and sees the iTunes Store offering half of its 5 million song catalog in DRM-free format by the end of the year. Jobs said Apple will "reach out to all the major and independent labels to give them the same opportunity" as EMI.
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Adam, this was EMI's doing, not Apple's. I mean, I HOPE this bodes well for a new 100gb iPod, but I don't think your logic follows.
Posted by urbanslaughter on April 2, 2007 at 9:17 AM (PDT)
Errr… no. It's fine that albums stay at the same price for better quality, yet one is still better off with CDs. Call again once it's 9,99 per *lossless* DRM-free album.
Posted by Bad Beaver on April 2, 2007 at 9:27 AM (PDT)
1) You can upgrade songs for 30 cents each
2) Albums cost the same price ($9.99)
Does this mean that any EMI albums purchased previously can be upgraded for no additional cost???? If so, me likey!
Once again, Apple has provided a very consumer-friendly solution. Would I prefer no price increase? Sure… but given the concerns about piracy and increased quality 30 cents seems like an extremely "fair play" (pun intended).
Posted by Kevin Crossman on April 2, 2007 at 9:55 AM (PDT)
I wonder whether the people clamoring for Lossless have used it to any great extent. It burns HUGE amounts of hard disk space, gives the 4G ipod all kinds of hiccups, and is indistinguishable from 192 or 256K AAC for most people on most music on most headphones.
Posted by otaku on April 2, 2007 at 10:22 AM (PDT)
I am curious, too, about any limitations on how many PCs a song or album can be placed on. I don't stream music in my home, but often work on three or four PCs, and I work with two laptops. Plus, my wife has a couple of PCs and a laptop. So, I know DRM was designed to prevent this scenario, and we were always very judicious about where we loaded and copied our purchased music. I support intellectual property, and always considered ripping off music as hurting the artists more than the record companies, so we don't have pirated music. Will there be limitations on devices purchased iTunes music can be loaded to, or is that the whole idea behind DRM-free tunes? Thanks.
Posted by genius on April 2, 2007 at 10:23 AM (PDT)
Way to go Apple and EMI! Obviously Jobs meant what he said back in February about wanting to do away with DRM!
I will definitely vote my approval for this move with my wallet. Good timing that Best Buy has $15 iTunes gift cards on sale this week (buy 3, get 1 free). I'll be stopping by for those on my way home from work today for sure.
This is a great move for consumers (not to mention *very* un-Microsoft like). Thanks again to Apple and EMI for doing the right thing.
Posted by Rob on April 2, 2007 at 10:23 AM (PDT)
Goldfrapp: DRM FREE?
This is the best day ever.
Posted by Goldfrappfan on April 2, 2007 at 10:28 AM (PDT)
This announcement initially got me excited. I've had four iPods but haven't downloaded one song from iTunes. I'm anti-DRM and pro-artist. I'm an emusic subscriber and I fully support downloading music legally.
I love the fact that EMI is going DRM free and the better quality is AWESOME.
However, the pricing STINKS! $1.29 a track!!! No mention of Album pricing? That would be $15.48 for a twelve track album!!!
Ridiculous Pricing!!!
Posted by esacasa on April 2, 2007 at 10:55 AM (PDT)
esacasa, if you read earlier comments, you would know that all albums on iTunes will keep the same price (most are $9.99, although some go as a high as $12.99) while saying DRM free and having higher quality.
Posted by Chris G. on April 2, 2007 at 11:07 AM (PDT)
There will be *no* technical limitation on the number of computers or other devices you can play these files on. That is the very definition of "DRM."
So yes, you will be able to play these files on your computer, your wife's computer, your iPod, your Zune, your Zen, and burn as many CDs as you'd like. You could also give the same file to your friends, and they'd be able to play it just as easily. Anything that can play an AAC file can play these new DRM-free songs.
In fact, if you don't like the idea of 256K files taking up so much space on your iPod, you could easily downsample them directly from iTunes, to 128K or anything else you'd like. You could also change it to a standard MP3 file, if you had another device that isn't compatible with AAC. (Keep in mind that any change in format or encoding will potentially affect the audio quality.)
That's not to say that all these scenarios are *legal.* You'll have to read the end user licensing agreement, which applies regardless of any DRM attached.
I think this is a fantastic move, and I will happily support it by upgrading previously purchased songs for 30¢ each.
Posted by BJ Nemeth on April 2, 2007 at 12:14 PM (PDT)
I like the fact that they're going to offer a "1-click" upgrading system. I also applaud the higher quality, although Lossless would've been nice.
One thing that I'm having a hard time with is the removal of DRM. For honest people, that will be NO different from what we have now, except for the 5-computer limit. I see having NO DRM going bad very quickly.
One thing to keep in mind when you upgrade: you might want to temporary move or "delete" any of your FREE iTunes downloads, otherwise it might want to upgrade those too . . .
Posted by jhart71 in Detroit, MI on April 2, 2007 at 2:25 PM (PDT)
jhart71—Keep in mind that *most* digital music is already DRM free. CDs, and the MP3 files ripped from them, are everywhere. Removing the DRM from the iTunes Store isn't going to have much effect on piracy.
Also, the upgrades aren't automatic. I have downloaded quite a few free songs, and there are one or two that I would pay 30¢ for a DRM-free, higher quality file.
Once you own something, the price you paid is irrelevant. You have a song at 128K with DRM. Do you want it at 256K without DRM? It'll cost you 30¢.
Whether or not I got the original song free is irrelevant. It's purely psychological on your part.
Posted by BJ Nemeth on April 2, 2007 at 3:15 PM (PDT)
7 Digital UK are already selling 320 kbps mp3 files of EMI artists.
Posted by Steven Bates on April 2, 2007 at 5:38 PM (PDT)
Contrary to jhart71's opinion, many people encounter significant issues relating to DRM'd files. For many, the difference will be profound. Not everyone uses their music in a complete Apple universe. For many, stripping the DRM off was a necessary first step after downloading it. Thankfully that step will no longer be needed. The price is an insult, however. These files are now CHEAPER to produce and maintain. The only difference is in bandwidth, which IMHO should be negligible given that they expect more sales.
Posted by mrfett in Washington, D.C. on April 2, 2007 at 6:28 PM (PDT)
I think now big record labels compinies noticed more n more peoples buying DRM free music from non U.S sites(like allofmp3s)or downloading free from p2p sites. So to me it's right move and it may be good news for WMA based mp3 players(support AAC format)owners. Now they can buy itunes DRM free music. BTW i still like the subscription services(wish itune will offer too).
Posted by SHEHZAD on April 2, 2007 at 7:02 PM (PDT)
With all due respect to EMI's business model, I don't see anything here that will leave me clamoring to pay a $1.29 a song when I can get an already DRM-free CD I can load at any bitrate I want on any computer I want as often as I want. I think a 45 was $1.29 in 1977 and you got 2 songs on that! I agree with Lefsetz on his web site. You are not going to convince people to pay CD prices for digital music no matter what the bitrate!
Posted by mr x on April 2, 2007 at 9:37 PM (PDT)
>I think a 45 was $1.29 in 1977 and you got 2 songs on that!
How much did gasoline or your house cost in 1977?
Posted by Kevin Crossman on April 2, 2007 at 9:44 PM (PDT)
otaku, we who like lossless tend to use very little else but I do understand that in a world where people buy heavily compressed low res video to watch on tiny screens there can hardly be much desire for high quality music files over the convenience of stuffing even more files that sound like old tape on fire onto your iPod.
Posted by Bad Beaver on April 3, 2007 at 12:45 AM (PDT)
Yeah I mean I'd love lossless, but I understand why they won't do it. It just takes up too much space for Small Hard drive or Flash Players. Still if you're an audiophile you are crying today because this is where the music industry is heading, toward lossy music and compression
Posted by Scarpad on April 3, 2007 at 4:59 AM (PDT)
256k? I'm so there for downloading entire albums and nixing buying the plastic-space CDs. As well, I'm happy to pay for the upgrade for my current iTunes library (singles numbering in the hundreds). This is entirely welcome, and I'll do my part to make it entirely successful.
Posted by Robin Micheal on April 4, 2007 at 12:01 AM (PDT)
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2nd Annual Herb Caen Martini Competition Where: Bottle Cap, 1707 Powell (at Union), 529-2237 When: Tues., Nov. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 (purchase in advance via Eventbrite)/$10 at the door The rundo... More >>
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A Taste of Modern Luxury: Celebrity Cruises Pops Up in San Francisco Where: Stable Cafe, 2128 Folsom (at 17th St.), 552-1199 When: November 15, 12:15 p.m. and 1 p.m. seatings Cost: $25 (purchase in a... More >>
Cracking into the year's umpteenth portion of burrata (fresh cheese made of mozzarella and cream), this time over frybread at State Bird Provisions the other night, and a trendy thought occurred. Like... More >>
The Community Wellness Center at San Francisco General Hospital just got a new kitchen that hosts free hour-long nutrition and cooking demos every Thursday at 2 p.m. (with a break on Nov. 22 for Thank... More >>