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Subaru Impreza Clutch questions
Disregard the Mazda analogy. The impreza doesn't have a hydraulic system for its clutch. Its action is governed by a spring, and it probably broke. Its pretty common. You can replace it with any standard spring at an auto parts store as long as it feels right to you when you replace it and try pressing it down.
ok.... i just recently bought a straight drive (Stick shift) 1993 Subaru L and ever since i bought it....it idols rough... i dont know what it is and neither does my friend or my dad... :confuse: :confuse:
i kno the clutch is burnt up , could that have anything to do with the rough idol :confuse:
it has also been sitting in my friends yard for about 2 years so, what should i check when i am looking under the hood????? :confuse:
Not that I subscribe to idol worship, but, when setting out to select an idol, it is important to ask yourself what it is you want to get out of it. In other words, it is not what you can do for your idol, but what your idol can do for you. As a symbol of faith and strength, it is important for your moral philosophy to align with what the idol symbolizes. Remember that the idol cannot provide you with what you do not already possess. The purpose of it is merely to remind you of that attribute. If your idol is rough, what does that say about the ideals to which you ascribe?
However, reading you post again, I am starting to think you are referring to the vehicle's idle....
The first things to check are the spark and fuel: Plugs, wires, and coil pack are likely candidates for replacement.
I would do a general tune-up, given how long it's been sitting.
I'm actually very impressed that it started after sitting for 2 years. Wow.
I would change the oil and filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filter, and fuel filter. Start with that. Then see how she runs.
Next I would change the ignition coil (about $80), if it's still running rough.
I would go ahead and change the transmission oil in the front (75w90 gear oil) and in the rear diff as well. I bet those are totally spent.
thanks Ateixeria, so the clutch being gone would have nothing to do with it idling rough... and yes i kno that i spelled idle wrong in the original message i was ina hurry ;)but neway, yea it started right up the first time i started to drive it... my friend didnt kno how to drive a stick shift and he ruined the clutch on it..so i got to replace that... we are gonna check the oil, spark plugs and everything else
also why would the speakers on the car make a crackling noise ONLY when u turn teh volume up or down???? :confuse:
plz reply as soon as possible
thank u
Had my clutch replaced at 57,000 due to clutch chatter when cold and also clutch fade under load.
Did not go to dealer, but garage who has done work for me before. Had a new factory clutch replaced, told me oem flywheel for that model and year was not available? resurfaced flywheel and clutch kit installed total $825. Price was right but now I have clutch chatter out of first and in reverse and down shifting worse then before. Was Told to drive car to break in clutch, took a few launches to help speed up break in. 10 days later not much difference. He told me to bring back but why do I still have this chatter? wondering if I should have gone to dealer?
Brakes make a squeeling noise. Had pads checked and rotors. both ok. noise continues, goes away when brakes are applied. My guy put some material behind each pad to reduce possible cause for noise. Worked for a short time. Now it's back. really notice in parking garage. How to solve?
a good shade tree mech is "looking for input" before jumping into a clutch swap.
? those that have done it ...will you do it again or pay someone else?
? is this difficult and require any special tools?
? how high would I have to lift the car from the floor?
? would i need a helper?
-- original clutch got 105K miles - pretty happy with it, i enjoy driving hard but don't race (old age and wisdom)
? what's advantage in going to another clutch vs. the Subaru stock - taking into account the dealer price - ouch!
? recommendation on clutch kit manufacturer and distributor web address?
? replace or resurface the flywheel?
? if replace then from what manft'r and distributor?
Royal PITA to swap it, hard part is splitting it from the engine block. Especially at 105k miles. Should pay about $300-400 max in labor from a shop.
I've done several, and have paid to get recent ones done.
You'll need a clutch tool, and if you don't have air tools, you'll need them as well to break the bolts.
I'd say you need the car at least 1'-2' off the ground, enough to get the trans out from under it, you'll also need a trans jack or 2nd jack.
Several helpers would help
I've used Exedy clutches as replacements, better than stock and cheaper
I'd go for the Exedy Sport Organic Clutch kit (which includes the pilot and throwout bearing, and pressure plate)
I replaced mine with the Exedy Lightened Flywheel, easy upgrade while you are in there.
Hope this helps.
thanks much Mike!
I've got air tools but i do know how difficult it is to change a clutch from a laying position vs. working under a lift. I think that i'll follow your lead and pay my local trusted mechanic ...with a lift.
Many clutch options - is this the one that you were referring to?
Exedy Clutch Kit 2002-2005 Subaru Impreza Pull Type Clutch FJC521; FJD024; BRG601. Availability: In Stock Usually Delivers in 2 to 3 days
2002-2005 Subaru Impreza W0133-1653770 $273.95
Flywheel is pricey at $471.95 - is this the one you were referring to?
Thanks so much!
That is the standard clutch kit. I'd go for the W0133-1597403 for the WRX Sport Organic. Gives you a bit extra bite and combined with the lightened flywheel will add a little extra umph. The $ you are saving from getting it done at a dealer would offset the higher prices for the better parts.
I assume your car is a WRX?


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This very scenic route takes you through the ancient landscape of the picturesque Glenullin Valley. Enjoy the views as you cycle along the quiet country roads. Stop off for a rest at the various ancient sites along the route including Errigal Old Church and souterrain and Gortnamoyagh Inauguration Stone.
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Start in the main car park at Garvagh Forest, just off the town's Main Street. Leave the rear of the car park and head into the forest following the wooden waymarker posts (the entire route is waymarked - Route 11 - Sperrins Cycle Routes). At the western edge of the forest exit on to Plantation Road and continue along this road until reaching a crossroads. Turn left at the crossroads on to Ballyrogan Road and then after a short distance turn right on to Gortnamoyagh Road (at this junction the cyclist can keep straight on to visit Errigal Old Church and souterrain and Errigal Glen). After a short distance along Gortnamoyagh Road cyclists can stop off and visit the inauguration stone within Gortnamoyagh Forest on the left. Continue the gradual ascent along Gortnamoyagh Road, taking time to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Glenullin bog and rolling hills to the south. On reaching the next junction, known locally as the Five Roads End, for obvious reasons, turn left and proceed along Belraugh Road. Take extra care on this B class road, and stop off to enjoy the scenery at Legavnnon Pot, a glacial meltwater feature resulting from the last Ice Age. At the next junction turn left on to Legavannon Road, again taking care for traffic. At the sharp left hand bend along this road, slow down and turn sharp right, and then immediately left on to Lisnacreghog Road. Having descended into the Glenullin Bog valley, turn left on to Glenullin Road and enjoy the peace and tranquility whilst traversing through the heart of the lowland raised bog. On reaching the next junction turn right along Brockagh Road and ascend towards the hamlet of Glenullin (if the Resource Centre is open, call in to learn more about the local area's natural and cultural heritage). At the top of the hill, turn left along Glen Road and begin the long gradual descent towards the finish. At a sharp right hand bend turn left on to Temple Road and then immediately right on to Glebe Road. Enjoy cycling over one of the few fords over the Agivey River in this area, exercising caution after preiods of heavy rainfall. At the next junction turn right along Churchtown Road, and then left at the next junction, finishing off at the starting point in Garvagh Forest on the left.
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I have blogged, off-and-on, very openly about our development and self-publishing experiences over the last few years. We're a small team, comprised of Claire (MD), Steve (Tech Director) and myself (Creative). As a team, we have self-published various titles on WiiWare, PSP, Vita & mobile. This blog post is slightly different, in that it is co-written by Claire, my fantastic partner (in business and in life). So over to Claire to cover the initial launch…
Our latest release is Life of Pixel, which is the first game we have launched on PC/Mac, so everything is fairy new to us. We launched Life of Pixel Early Access on May 16th, initially via the Humble Widget off our own website, www.lifeofpixel.co.uk. This was followed by a release on Desura on June 11th. As a team we have put everything we can into Life of Pixel, dedicating not only time but what seems our whole lives to this project – being a couple with 3 kids working from home, running an indie development company kind of takes over every aspect of your life. We thought we had created something special, but it has seen a very disappointing Early Access launch.
Life Of Pixel Is Go!
We eagerly launched Life of Pixel and contacted the press to let them know about our amazing new game, asking them to have a play and hopefully cover and review it. We emailed and tweeted in the hope people would cover the game, and why would they not? To us Life of Pixel is a fantastic retro delicacy, with great game-play, fun characters, beautiful 8 & 16-bit aesthetics and a lot of heart. It has everything a perfect platformer should have and more!
As I said, this was about 2 months ago and since then we have continually been trying to gain interest in our game, get coverage, boost sales – but sales have been slow, really slow. We can barely even pay the Steam GreenLight submission fee from sales revenue so far!
Sales Figures since Early Access Launch
So let's look at the figures…
From our own site we have sold 35 units since the launch on May 16th. We have only now started analysing traffic via Google Analytics; in the last four weeks we have had over 270 visitors, but only 7 sales.
Desura is even worse – since launch we have sold 4 copies, yet 1,537 people visited the Life of Pixel store page. Life of Pixel was also featured for the first week at the top of the Games page.
So the question is – what is going so badly wrong, why aren't we getting sales or coverage? Are people too busy? They don't play Retro/platform games? The World Cup is on? Summer Holidays? They were at E3? Should we focus on YouTubers?
Rich, in particular, is struggling with what to make of all this –
Feelings So Far
Thanks Claire. Life of Pixel is my baby, my concept and project. I am not saying this to score points, more to highlight how much I believed in the concept. I have been completely shaken by this, the poor sales, the terrible conversion rate, and the general lack of interest in the game. I feel personally responsible for this, as it is my concept; I am confused, and concerned that I have let everyone down.
In my darker moments I worry that I have got it wrong; is Life of Pixel pointless rose-tinted nostalgia that no-one is actually interested in? Is it too British, too difficult, is it lacking content? Is there, honestly, no market for such a game? Has the Indie bubble burst on PC/Mac?
What do you do if it seems that the game you made, the game you love, is the wrong game?
I feel that everyone should play Life of Pixel – it is special; unique yet fun, a wealth of content and secrets to discover, a sense of adventure and plenty of gameplay twists and turns. A game with charm and a voice of its own.
We Will Never Give Up, Indie Development is What We Do!
We've also been doing a lot of soul searching, trying to work out why things are going so badly for Life of Pixel. We are Indie, so we have used our strengths as a small, adaptable team and over the last few weeks we have devoted a whole lot of work into various tweaks and refinements to Life of Pixel, and added a lot of new content. We've made all machines (bar the secret machines) unlocked from the beginning, adjusted the difficulty in places, reduced 'cheap deaths' where we could find them, added a camera look up/down feature and several new gameplay mechanics. We have added three all new 16-bit machines; Amiga, SNES and Megadrive, plus lots of new enemies and game features such as new traps, buzzsaws, trampolines, skateboards & minecarts to ride, planes to fly, cannons to shoot Pixel, power-up potions & bombs, switches & puzzles, and many more additions.
We plan to launch Pixel 'Gold' by late July, with GreenLight launching at the same time. Please check out the new screenshots, give feedback and tell us your thoughts on Life of Pixel. You can also sign up to our blog at www.supericon.co.uk where we will be posting news and updates on Pixel.


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The State Fair Board today granted a contract to produce the event to year-old, not-for-profit company. But they've got less than three months to produce.
The board had two years of setbacks – the 2009 fair wasn't profitable, and ever since, Metro Government has wavered between cancelling it and saying it's back on while openly considering shutting down the fairgrounds all together.
In January, Metro Council voted that there should be a 2011 fair, but that it must be run by a non- profit, and it must make money for the city.
John Rose is chairman of the Tennessee State Fair Association. He says the group isn't afraid of the short organizing time before the September event. He says they had already scheduled, and had to cancel, a meeting of fair workers and volunteers.
"Prior to today, we had no way of calling those resources to bear, the people, the volunteers. We'll have to have some paid staff. And so it's going to be, now, a challenge in less than 90 days to put all this back together again."
The association promised the city fifty thousand dollars, and a per-head bonus for each attendee after the first fifty thousand through the gate. The board chose Rose's group over Delta Ag-Business, which bid two hundred and fifty thousand for the chance to run the fair.
The board determined that several persons claimed by Delta to be members of its board had reported they weren't connected to the company.
Livestock officials told the board that's it's already too late for some of the prestigious livestock shows that traditionally use the fair as a venue. Several have already made plans to go elsewhere.
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Board Chair Katy Varney says the board is bound by considerations enacted into law by the sponsoring local government.
"This has been a controversy because we've been directed by Metro Council to fulfill two obligations. One is to give the fair to… contract to a company which is a not-for profit. And the ordinance actually outlines Tennessee State Fair Association, or another suitable not-for-profit. And we're directed not to lose money."
One of the on-going controversies about the fair is whether it stays in South Nashville, at the site of the old motor speedway, or should be moved to another county. Several counties around Davidson have their eye on the opportunity.
Part of the opposition to the TSFA getting the contract came from operators and merchants of the monthly Nashville Flea Market, who have been concerned about plans to convert the property to another use if the state fair moves away.
Rose, a lawyer and a farmer from DeKelb County, says his organization would be OK with moving elsewhere, but that's not their first choice.
"Our board has had a long-standing position, publicly, stated this many times, that we believe the Tennessee State Fair should be in the capital city of the state."
Rose says his group actually directed part of the fair – the non-rides part – in 2010.
"Last year the Metro Fair Board contracted with a carnival operator, North American Midway, to have a carnival here. And the carnival operator decided it would be more successful if it looked like it was still the Tennessee State Fair, so they came to us, and asked our group if we would be willing to produce the agricultural and creative arts elements of the fair. And so in a limited capacity, working with a very limited budget, and with about the same amount of time that we're going to have this year, we managed to put together the fair in 2010."


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This is the line I read as a tweet by Vincent Frolich [@vinfro], retweeted by Albert Breer. I read it as I was just catching up on the details of the horrific event that took place, just returning home from work for the day. Honestly, I'm at a loss for words on the situation, outside of that the thought makes me physically ill; and angry.
I'm angry because I agree with Mr. Frolich. Anyone who is a parent died a little inside upon hearing the news, as they tried to imagine their child in place of those present. What has become of the human race?
Violence predates history, but what brings human beings to do such things? While sometimes violence can be understood, in cases of self-defense or crimes of passion; these circumstances usually involve consenting adults responsible for their own selves and actions. Unfortunately, children's lives and futures have become consequences of the willful acts of lowlife scum.
The news of the violence in Connecticut comes only weeks after the nation learned of Javon Belcher's brutal murder of his girlfriend, followed by his cowardly suicide as his coworkers watched involuntarily. A Cleveland Browns employee also killed himself on the same day, although in his case his was the only life lost.
As a result of Belcher's actions, his young child lost its parents without knowing why. Some day that child will start asking questions. Some day, that child will learn the truth.
Even during war, efforts are taken to ensure children are spared. Children have no part in the affairs of men. Children do not lust for political power. Children do not care about territorial boundaries. They do not spend their allowances developing weapons of mass destruction. They are innocent. They are new life, with years of emotion, knowledge, and wisdom ahead of them.
When did we stop respecting human life? Especially, those who have not yet barely lived?
If you have children, be grateful that they are alive and well. Love them. Protect them.
Teach them what to do about strangers. No child wants an overbearing parent, but when situations such as these are taking place, fears become confirmed. Appreciate every second you have with them, because you never know what can happen.
If you've ever had a parent, appreciate the fact that you had the opportunity to know them, and hopefully not for reasons like Belcher's child.
If you are reading this, and you have thought, or are thinking about hurting yourself, or someone else. Please seek help. For every action, there is an equal, and opposite reaction. It never affects just you, or the person you harm; it always hurts someone else, whether you think it will or not. The world is not going to be a better place just because someone died. The only way it gets better is if we stop making it need fixing.
There is no shame in seeking help. In fact, it deserves respect; respect for having the decency to stop someone from becoming an unnecessary victim, especially when you may be the only one to know. People don't deserve to die. Vengeance serves nothing. Murder teaches nothing to a victim, they're dead. Taking a life to teach someone else a lesson is cowardly. That person's family doesn't deserve to lose a member because someone had issues.
If you suspect someone you know of being capable of such despicable actions, report it. When lives are at stake, you may be the only one in a position to stop it. Hesitation could mean the difference between life and death for someone else, that is probably loved by somebody else.
Maybe it really does have to do with gangsta rap music, gun blazing movies, and Mortal Kombat, desensitizing us to violent thoughts; but in the end we are responsible for our actions. You're the only one steering you. In the end, you are the one making the decisions.
I know Steeler Fans are the most intelligent folk in all the world, and that we've got good heads on our shoulders, at least to this effect. Appreciate your team for its emphasis on character when selecting personnel. Be grateful that we don't have Belcher incidents.
These incidents need to come to an end. Life, as we know it, is at stake. There is no Superman, to fly in the window and save the day. First response members are only human. They can only move so fast, and there is only so much they can do. They do not possess magic potions, or the ability to turn back time. They can only deal with the aftermath and bring justice to the offenders when possible.
The only ones who can stop it is ourselves, and that choice must be made within. Parents, raise your children to love, and not to hate. Teach them to respect the right of all living things to live without fear. Teach them to accept responsibility for their actions. Teach them healthy ways to deal with emotional responses. Teach them not to bully. Teach to not allow themselves to be bullied. Earn their trust and confidence, by teaching them how to communicate.
Our future generations depend on it.


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JOPLIN, Mo. —
Working at a comfortable, relaxed pace and relying on old-fashioned common sense are probably the two best ways one can guard against potential home repair/improvement fraud, experts said Friday.
Representatives with The National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud, along with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, gave an impromptu mini-workshop on how Joplin tornado victims can identify and circumvent fraudulent contractors and their claims.
"There are a lot of good contractors out there, (many) coming from other states to help you," said Phae Howard, founder of the Atlanta, Ga.-based national fraud center. "But there are a few bad ones."
Lenard Cullins, contractor inspector for FEMA, provided a list of tips:
• Never hand out money to a contractor before the job begins.
• Don't feel rushed to do anything.
• Do your homework and find out how much the repairs will cost.
• Write down a detailed budget of everything it will take to repair your house.
• Find out everything you can about potential contractors.
• Go over every little detail about the project with the contractor.
• When it comes to estimates (it usually takes a week or two to get estimates back), the lowest in cost isn't always the best deal. Someone with better qualifications, in the long run, is much better to you than someone who comes in a few thousand dollars cheaper than the next highest estimate.
• Every type of work done should be in the written agreement, Cullins said, "including scope of work, the exact name of the company, start and end date."
• Be sure that it's inked in the contract that all pay requests are tied with work progress, and not a length of time.
• Change orders, no matter how small and insignificant, should always be agreed upon and signed by both parties.
• Always get a copy of the contract. Cullins said he's always amazed at how many people never get copies of the contract.
• Photographs of the site before work begins and photographs taken daily of the work is another important step a homeowner can do to avoid potential pitfalls down the road.
• Never give the contractor your insurance policy numbers, bank account numbers, a key to the front door, a garage door opener or home security codes.
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RESOURCE: FEMA cites list to guard against home-repair fraud
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Working at a comfortable, relaxed pace and relying on old-fashioned common sense are probably the two best ways one can guard against potential home repair/improvement fraud, experts said Friday.
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Joplin recovery center moves to new site
The Resource, Recovery and Rebuilding Center in Joplin will relocate to a new site, beginning Wednesday.
One-year insurance deadline approaches for Joplin storm victims
The Missouri Department of Insurance is alerting Joplin residents to the one-year deadline associated with incomplete insurance claims related to the May 22 tornado.
Events to mark tornado anniversary
A variety of events — ranging from a half-marathon to a presidential address at Joplin High School's commencement — are being planned for the May 22 anniversary of the 2011 Joplin tornado. Here are some of the events that have been announced:
Grant aids Duquesne in storm recovery
Duquesne residents affected by the tornado have until Nov. 25 to haul concrete debris to the curb, after which it will be picked up and hauled away.
RESOURCE: Builders organize event for storm victims, others
Tornado victims who lost homes can meet area builders and survey some of their work during a "Meet the Builders" event today. Seminars on everything from storm shelters to green building will be conducted throughout the day.
RESOURCE: Governor says state will pay any cleanup costs FEMA does not
Blasting the Federal Emergency Management Agency's decision against extending, beyond an Aug. 7 deadline, its offer to pick up 90 percent of the cost of tornado debris removal, Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday said he will allocate state money to pay for what FEMA does not.
RESOURCE: Teams deliver 'psychological first aid' on the street
When Daryl Whitecotton came to his front door on Wednesday, he was greeted by his new friend, Susan Myers.
RESOURCE: Disaster Center to relocate; Friday is registration deadline
The Disaster Recovery Center that has operated for weeks at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University will reopen, starting today, in new quarters, according to an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
RESOURCE: Joplin schools celebrate success of Adopt-an-Eagle
The Joplin School District's Adopt-an-Eagle project has been so successful that each student will have a backpack full of school supplies when school starts Aug. 17.
RESOURCE: Gov. Nixon unveils $122 million program on housing for Joplin
Gov. Jay Nixon unveiled a $122 million initiative on Tuesday to promote the immediate construction and rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied houses, and the long-term development of single- and multi-family dwellings in Joplin.
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- Joplin recovery center moves to new site


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Gaithersburg High School's top-seeded girl's basketball team narrowly escaped a regional quarterfinal upset, sending home No. 8 Wootton with a 76-68 double overtime win Monday at home, The Gazette reported.
The Lady Trojans needed a three pointer late in the game's first overtime to extend the game, which ended regulation tied at 56, according to the report.
Gaithersburg, seeking its third consecutive 4A state championship, was led by junior center Janessa Fauntroy, who finished with 27 points—including the game tying three late in the first overtime—and 20 rebounds.
"We've fought through [tough games] all year long this year... And you see we are going to fight. We fight to the end," Gaithersburg head coach Adrian McDaniel said, according to the report.
The Lady Trojans will face No. 5 Bethesda-Chevy Chase at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Gaithersburg in the 4A West region semifinals. The winner of that game will face the winner of the region's other semifinal matchup: No. 3 Walter Johnson at No. 2 Whitman.
Read the full story on Gaithersburg's 76-68, double overtime victory over Wootton on The Gazette.
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West Side Story at the Fox
West Side Story returns to the Fox Theatre this month. This popular musical is a great theater experience for new fans and those who've seen the show before. Tickets are $30 to $75.
January 3-5, 2014
Fox Theatre
Watching the Eagles
Hundreds of bald eagles spend their winter along the banks of the Mississippi River in Alton and Grafton, and January is a great time to go eagle watching. The Alton Visitors Center has events all month long including Eagle Meet and Greets on Saturdays in January. At the Meet and Greets, the World Bird Sanctuary brings one of its bald eagles so you can get up close and personal. Then, take one of the guided tours or drive yourself along the Great River Road for some prime eagle spotting.
January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2014
Alton & Grafton
Cabin Fever: Winter Beer FestivalSchlafly's Cabin Fever: Winter Beer Festival is a good way to spend a cold afternoon in January. The annual event will be held Saturday, January 11, from noon to 4 p.m. You'll want to dress warm because the festival is held at the Biergarten at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. That price gets you a commemorative tasting glass and 18 beer samples.
January 11, 2014
Sesame Street Live
Elmo and his friends make their return to the Peabody Opera House for Make a New Friend. This new show teaches children about welcoming new friends from far away. Tickets are $19 to $63.
January 16-19, 2014
Peabody Opera House
Loop Ice Carnival
Celebrate winter at the Loop Ice Carnival in University City. Bring the whole family for ice carving demonstrations, a s'mores roast, human dog sled races, game booths and more. Admission is free.
January 17-18, 2014
The Delmar Loop
Cardinals Winter Warm-Up
Spring training is still more than a month away, but baseball fans can see their favorite Cardinals players at the annual Winter Warm-Up. The three day event includes autograph sessions, baseball clinics and a sports memorabilia show. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for children ages five to 15. Children younger than five get in free. Money from the event goes to Cardinals Care, the team's charity to help children in the community.
January 18-20, 2014
Hyatt Regency, Downtown St. Louis
Unveiled Bridal Show
Planning a wedding in 2014? Then make plans to attend St. Louis Magazine's Unveiled bridal show. The event brings together the area's top bridal specialists to help you plan the perfect day. There's a wedding dress fashion show, plus hors d'oeuvres, desserts and champagne. Tickets are $25 a person or $40 for two people.
January 19, 2014
Four Seasons Hotel, Downtown St. Louis
Clayton Restaurant WeekFind some good deals at Clayton's most popular restaurants at the annual Clayton Restaurant Week. Top restaurants are offering three course meals for $25 dollars a person.
January 20-26, 2014
St. Louis Auto Show
Check out the newest cars, trucks and SUV's at the 2014 St. Louis Auto Show. The America's Center and Edward Jones Dome will be filled with more than 500 new vehicles from more than 25 manufacturers. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Children younger than 6 get in free.
January 23-26, 2014
America's Center, Downtown St. Louis
Food & Wine Experience
The 12th annual St. Louis Food & Wine Experience gives foodies a chance to enjoy some of the best culinary offerings from local and national chefs, wineries and restaurants. There will be hundreds of selections from dozens of winemakers, plus cooking demonstrations and food from top restaurants. General admission tickets are $50. VIP Reserve Room tickets are $95.
January 24-26, 2014
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The Harry potter films.
I think the latest film is now really bad and I think the future ones will be too. The problem is that Harry is somehow got to look like he's somelike 2 years younger.
Does everyone else feel the same?
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Re: The Harry potter films.
Not really. People age at different rates the world over. It often seems that Americans on tv are a good couple of years older than they are, especially on chat shows. Daniel Radcliffe looks young, he's never going to fill out to be a broad shouldered aged bloke walking around with a beard ;-)
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Re: The Harry potter films.
I've seen this argument before - and I'm amazed that the suspension of belief needed to accept magic, Hogwarts in all its glory, thestrals, The Dark Lord, etc, etc, etc, appears to break down over the age of the actors...
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Re: The Harry potter films.
They filmed book 6 this year, when they're all supposed to be 16 going on 17, if my school-ages maths is right. Daniel turned 19 in late July and Rupert turned 20 but Emma's only just 18. It's not a great deal of difference: Tina Heath was 20 when she played the 12 year old Lizzie Dripping, for example, and there are many others (e.g. 1971's "The Railway Children")
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Can't say it bothers me in the least. My suspension of disbelief (see Py's post above) is well able to handle minor age discrepancies. I don't think the movies are that bad, either - as long as they're fun, I'm happy.
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Okay, I know I'm bumping this thread, and sort-of hijacking it, but........ I recently got a big widescreen TV and have been working my way through the HP films. I've got one major gripe and that's Dumbledore: Richard Harris had gravitas, serenity and style and could shut someone up with a glance. He never once lost his temper and came over as an elder statesman of Wizardry, someone with immense knowledge and wisdom. Michael Gambon comes over as an unwashed hippy, who shouts and rants all the time. He wears the same gown throughout, and it looks like a hospital gown that's not been washed, the stupid way his beard is tied makes me think he belongs as a Greenham Common protestor, and I can't wait for him to be Killed Off!!!!!!! Why, oh why did they choose him?
To quote Terry Wogan: Is it me?
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blind idiocy is all i can think of Boneman. Michael Gambon was indeed the most abominable choice for Dumbledore imaginable... especially after the flawless performance from our dearly beloved late Sir Richard. MG seems to forget he's in a movie and over-performs every single line and movement as if he were performing on-stage.
Dumbledore would never have "attacked" Harry as MG did in the movie GoF about him putting his name in the Goblet. This is perhaps the most obvious and blatant example of how starkly different RH and MG play Dumbledore, and also a clear sign of how far MG's Dumbledore is from the book original.
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If its you, its me as well. That's my only major gripe with the movies - Michael Gambon just doesn't manage the Authoriteh and gravitas etc, as you say Boneman. He's not my Dumbledore and I wish they had cast someone else.
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I have the same view so far on Michael Gambon's Dumbledore. Even when I read the books I find myself picturing Richard Harris as Dumbledore, both in appearance and behavior.
However, Richard Harris' Dumbledore doesn't seem to be much of a man of action. He came across as a wise and gentle mentor to Harry and the others, but I have trouble projecting him onto the later stories where Dumbledore takes a more active role in the adventures. He almost seemed too docile to be the same Dumbledore who later explores Tom Riddles' cave with Harry. Michael Gambon will be able to handle that with no problem.
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Re: The Harry potter films.
I have to agree as well, I thought Richard Harris was a much better Dumbledore. When I reread the books, that is how I pictured him. But we'll see what happens in the future Harry Potter movies. I have so far enjoyed all the movies, and am very much looking forward to the next one.
I also have no problem with the age difference betweent he actors and the characters they are playing.
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I'd watched two or three of the movies and thought that Harris was a great Dumbledore, but then the character of Dumbledore changes as Rowling developed him throughout the books. In the first couple of books his role was that of a benevolent watcher, and he's saying nonsensical words at the banquet on the first day of term. However, he changes as she found more of his backstory and character, and ultimately I think he becomes more of a Gambon. I do think he could shout a little less though, the serenity has been lost.
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The perfect Dumbledore would be someone who could project that awesome sense of knowing what's going on - trustworthiness - authority - power - wisdom - compassion - that Richard Harris conveys so wonderfully in the role, with a little more spark and energy, like Dumbledore in the books. I wish Gambon was this, but unfortunately he isn't quite. Bit too hysterical. Such a shame, as so many of the other actors are perfect in the roles. (the kids - Lupin - Snape (born to be Snape) - Bellatrix - Hagrid - the list goes on.)
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I agree Procrastinator, I think they have done a really great job at casting the roles for the movies. I'm sure thats partially why the movies have been so successful, since casting can make or break a film.
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Omg omg omg love this!!!!!!
Don't know if like this - could be the final nail in the coffin of 25 man raiding. Also, does that mean normal goes to lfr/flex style loot system. That would suck, I like see loot on a boss, yeah I know it's no different, but it seems like raiding when you kill the boss, the look to see what dropped.
Omg omg omg love this!!!!!!
Twitter @Aggathon || @Tankspot || Twitch.Tv/Aggathon[Today 09:38 AM] Reev: The older I get, the more I think those Greek philosophers were just annoying hipsters.
Every guild will be a 20 man guild now.
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Why will 20 be the magic number? Flex with 25 people isn't really any harder than Flex with 20.
Because that's what mythic is.
Twitter @Aggathon || @Tankspot || Twitch.Tv/Aggathon[Today 09:38 AM] Reev: The older I get, the more I think those Greek philosophers were just annoying hipsters.
I don't really see this as flex going away and now normal and heroic are flexible I see this as heroic mode as we know it becoming 20 man and normal is now flex also.
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It's my understanding that Heroic isn't getting easier. Mythic is just a step up from that in difficulty. So if you enjoy 10-man Heroic, then you're still fine.
Flex in MoP is renamed to normal in WoD, so normal mode will be as hard as flex now
Normal in MoP is renamed to heroic in WoD, so heroic mode will be as hard as normal now
Heroic in MoP is renamed to Mythic in WoD, so yeah 10HC is really gone.
It's basically a rename of stuff, because having 2 difficulties with the "flexible" system and calling only one of them flexible doesn't make sense.
They are not nerfing any difficulty, they are not adding a new difficulty. They are just normalizing Heroic (now called Mythic) to 20 people and giving normal (now heroic) the flexible system. Hope that cleared it up :P
I'm guessing they made the top difficulty a fixed number of people so they could tune it tightly, something they couldn't do as well for a flexible number of toons. Absolute control over how many adds come out, how many HP mobs have, etc. In flex, there would be breakpoints, such as at 20, there's 4 adds, but at 17, there's only 3. We all know that any guild doing Mythic, if it was flexible, would find those breakpoints and take full advantage of them. Also, spacing can be an issue when they absolutely know how many people they have to deal with. They can set the separation ranges to fill the room for 20 people, while on flex/normal, they would need to set it to allow 25, for example.
Makes sense. Also, only Mythic guilds will be 20-man. The rest of them can be whatever.
Edit: I think 15 might have been a better number, but, I don't really have a horse in this race, so, you can either raid Mythic at 20, or do the flexible difficulties, that's your choices. (Or don't raid at all, of course)
Yeah, GC Tweeted that they where having too hard a time balancing 10 and 25, with 10s rather variable group compositions and wierd place for tank damage.
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Not that I raid anymore...missed that bus this expansion, but I'd have considered it for the new one...except they gave up on the format I enjoyed and now it's 25 ma..oh TWENTY man, sorry...so much better...or GTFO.
Ten man guilds only have to double their roster...that shouldn't be too bad right? At least 25 mans don't have to do a goddamn thing...that seems like a good compromise.
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I lead a hardcore 10 man guild and yeah it's gonna be a pain in the ass to expand to the new 20 man and the first tier of WoD might be rough. However, I totally understand why they are doing this and actually agree it's for the best of the game in the long run. As to why they chose 20 and not say, 15, I think because 20 will be much more similar to 25, which is the raid size they first and foremost design the bosses for, before porting them over to 10 man. 15 man would resemble 10-man way more than 25 man, and since they are used to designing for 25 man, I guess they wanted to stick to what they can design best, not to mention maybe now they can implement those "great ideas for boss mechanics that just couldn't be ported that well in 10-man" like they said in Blizzcon.
I think they are making a great job with the changes to the raiding sizes overall.
Twitter @Aggathon || @Tankspot || Twitch.Tv/Aggathon[Today 09:38 AM] Reev: The older I get, the more I think those Greek philosophers were just annoying hipsters.
I watched Hazzikostas defend the choice pretty often on the Q & A panels up to the point where he kinda got tired telling people that it was basicly the lesser of two evils and from a developer PoV 20 makes actually more sense, but it's still going to be shit converting the majority of the guilds into new ones.
I'll help Agg out here and throw all the different arguments in for 15 vs 20 man size, with my own thoughts on them:
a) 20 man makes it extremely unlikely you won't have at least 1 of every class around.
In my own guild, our roster doesn't have a Rogue, I'm the only Shaman, until recently, we had no Warrior... This makes it hard to create any fight where a specific class ability can come into play. With 20 people, you can basicly have a roster of, say, 2 characters per class and only need to sub 2 per fight (the melee obviously), guaranteeing the availability of class specific abilities. In a 15man setup, this becomes really hard, because half the classes will only be represented by a single person, so you NEED that guy to get past a boss fight, even if you have it on farm for ages. It also makes it easier to have all raid buffs around, so developers can create fights assuming you have them.
b) No matter what they do, guilds are going to be screwed in roster setting.
With roughly 30% of current heroic raider being in 25man (rough estimate based on progress logging data), a large portion of the players is going to have to find a new home regardless of what they do. I think Blizzard opted here for the slightly less convenient change, so that in the long haul, design balance is going to be tuned more in depth. I do fear that they forget here that we will see some people leave anyway, making it even easier on 25mans, because they don't need to replace anyone and maybe 10man player guilds having to merge with 3 at once, where lots of dramaz will ensue.
c) Graphics and 1970s PCs
With 20 players instead of 10 in a raid instance, that means twice the frostbolts, twice the healing stuff on the floor... This will make the CPU/GPU requirements harder for financially less secure people that want to step into Mythic raids, as their PC won't be able to handle all that stuff. This is especially true for friends and family guilds that do heroic raiding on 10man currently.
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I'm in a HC 10s guild... not by choice really, we used to be 25s, but as the time went by we lost players and couldn't find enough new ones to keep going. I get why they're doing this, and I even like it, but I do worry about our guild. Assuming the 25s guilds reduce their numbers through natural turnover, it basically means half of all 10s HC guilds will go to the wall (or will have to give up on HC raids, which means people will leave, so their raiding dies anyway). It'll be better in the long run, but the infighting to recruit and survive is gonna be a bloody mess for a while
Stupid dorf goes to war - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbensOTIXt8
I think the number of guilds will go down, and the format of 10man HC raiding will disappear, no doubt, but I don't think there will be that significant of a decrease in HC raiders overall. I think it will mainly be the Ions that just hate people (with good reason, no doubt) that will stop hardcore raiding or playing all together.
10 man raids cause a lot of problems with loot distribution, class balance, encounter balance, etc. Having said that I'm not sure I buy "encounter balance between 10s and 25s" when everything else becomes flexraiding except for HC.
I'm definitely going to be watching all of the panels n shit and reading as much as I can over the next few days, and will be very interested to see what happens between now and the new xpac. I will be talking about this a LOT
This is all fixed by the flexloot system for the other difficulties, but is still a MAJOR issue for 10 man guilds, especially 10 man HC guilds.
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"I think it went awesome," Northside coach Jessica Smart said. "We had one little mishap on a stunt, but it wasn't an ugly fall. It was something we could make up for, and the routine didn't disappoint us at all."
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Adam Longoria found guilty of capital murder in killing of 14-year-oldBy Tim Potter
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It was silent, and tension showed on the faces of Alicia DeBolts family as they waited for jurors to walk back into the courtroom and give their verdict in Adam Longorias capital murder trial.
She was a 14-year-old girl who never got to start her freshman year of high school. In August 2010, she disappeared after getting into an SUV outside her Great Bend home, apparently thinking she was going to a party. Workers found her badly burned body, her face covered in duct tape, at a secluded asphalt plant where Longoria had worked. Day after day since last week, her family filled three rows reserved for them in the courtroom so they could hear the testimony.
They wanted justice. Friday afternoon, they got it.
After deliberating about 3 and a half hours, the jury found Longoria guilty of everything he had been charged with in Alicias death: capital murder and all three underlying sex crimes alleged: two forms of sodomy and attempted rape. They also found him guilty of breaking into and stealing his employers truck in what prosecutors said was his attempt to flee when investigators focused on him.
With the capital murder conviction, Longoria, 38, faces life in prison without parole. His sentencing will be June 8. Although he could have faced the death penalty, prosecutors had chosen not to pursue it because of legal issues, and Alicias family supported the decision.
Right after the verdict was read, Assistant Attorney General Andrew Bauch briefly turned to make eye contact with Alicias family. Bauch smiled respectfully.
Alicias older sister embraced Great Bend police Detective Heather Smith, one of the investigators.
The family had shown little emotion during the trial. With the verdict, they openly cried.
Later, they stood together holding hands outside the courthouse as they had a statement read for them. They said their faith and strength had been tested, but, In the end, we stand strong as a family knowing that today, there is justice for Alicia. They want people to know not just what happened to Alicia but who she was: a bright, beautiful burst of energy. She loved all things teenagers love texting, shopping, cheerleading, and boys. We miss her voice, her laugh, and yes, even her messes.
There are lessons that we have learned from Alicia that we want to share. Parents, talk to your kids even when they dont want to talk to you and always pay attention to the people they are spending time with. Teenagers, listen to your parents. Be careful of older people who want to be your friend.
Kevin OConnor, the special assistant attorney general who made a passionate argument to jurors earlier Friday, telling them they had heard overwhelming evidence proving Longoria guilty, said any happiness with the guilty verdict was qualified.
It doesnt bring her back, but it brings Adam Longoria to justice.
In closing arguments, OConnor told the jurors they had plenty of damning evidence against Longoria, including text messages, DNA, destruction of evidence and his attempts to create an alibi.
OConnor told jurors they had to consider the evidence as a whole: the badly burned body of the girl left in the mud at an asphalt plant, text messages from Longoria, then 36, in which he called Alicia hot stuff, his girlfriends statements that he and the vehicle he used came back smelling of gasoline, that he washed his clothes and got rid of them, that he bought half a gallon of gasoline a little over an hour after Alicia disappeared, his and her DNA in semen on the drivers floor mat of the SUV he used that night. Finally, OConnor said, Longoria tried to create an alibi and fled in a stolen truck.
OConnor asked the jurors to use their common sense.
Melted duct tape found across her face and on her ankle showed intent to commit the crime, he said. At some point, this little girl was restrained.
Its not easy to burn a body, so Longoria got more fuel, he said. Is he buying that gas to fill up the lawn mower the next day? Do you really believe that?
About destruction of evidence by the burning, OConnor said: What part of her body is destroyed? The genital area.
He noted evidence that Longoria cleaned his shoes later that night to the point of soaking his shoelaces in bleach. Is that just a coincidence?
About the alibi attempt, he said, Longoria told a lot of people to tell police he was at a certain bar that night, when he was never there.
The semen stain was consistent with a sodomy involving oral sex that Alicia was forced into, he said.
Alicia thought Longoria was taking her to a party with others, he said.
Shes a teenager. And maybe this little girl was trying to be older than she was. But hes a lot older than she was.
Defense attorney Jeff Wicks pointed the finger at other men he said should have been suspects.
When he got his turn to defend Longoria to the jurors, he noted evidence in a number of text messages showing Alicia was involved with another man, that they had exchanged sexually suggestive texts and that their relationship was deteriorating.
Although Longoria sent texts to Alicia asking for her picture, just asking for pictures is not evidence of murder, Wicks said.
This is a terrible case and people have a right to be angry, but that shouldnt affect the jurys decision, he said.
No one saw Longorias SUV at the asphalt plant, but witnesses did see other vehicles leaving a road that leads to the plant, he said.
Wicks noted that investigators couldnt find any blood or accelerants in Longorias SUV.
The semen stain, Wicks said, could be explained by Longoria telling someone that he had previously had sex with Alicia after meeting her at a party about a month before she disappeared.
Wicks seized on evidence showing that unknown male DNA found in Alicias mouth was not from Longoria. Later, OConnor would say that the DNA in her mouth was a minute amount and it could have come from contamination during the processing of her body.
It would only compound the tragedy of Alicias killing to convict the wrong man, Wicks said.
OConnor, who got to go last, told the jury, You do not compound the tragedy by convicting the person whos responsible for the crimes.Reach Tim Potter at 316-268-6684 or email@example.com.
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NAPLES, FL — Henry "Hank" L. Caron, husband of Jean Mare Rochna-Caron, son of the late Henry A. and Louise (Ouellette) Caron, was called to his eternal rest on September 20, 2013.
He was born and raised in Peabody, Mass., where he graduated from St. John's Grammar School and Peabody High, Class of 1955, where he played full back position on the football team.
He attended Cameron College in Lawton, Okla., and also served in the U.S. Submarine Reserve. Henry was a Ballroom Dance Instructor in Boston; Asbury Park, N.J.; Toronto, Canada; and Wichita Falls, Texas. He also performed at resort areas, hotels, and supper clubs.
Mr. Caron had the distinction of being a winner and Medalist for Latin dancing at Carnegie Hall in New York in 1960.
He owned Caron's Diner in Salem with his brother, Norman; worked as Food Manager at IRS in Andover, Wheelock College in Boston, and Raytheon Systems in Bedfor; and Assistant Dietary Director at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and JB Thomas Hospital in Peabody. He was also the Program Director at the Salem Council on Aging.
After leaving Peabody, he lived in Salem, and moved to Naples, Fla., in 2004.
Hank is survived by two sons, Kurt and Eric Caron of Salem; three sisters, Gloria Purdy of Beverly, Marie Dzierzanowski, and Carol Julien, both of Litchfield, N.H.; also many nieces, nephews, and his former wife, Barbara (Cashman); seven step-children, Kim Buttolph, Candis Bolden, Roxanne, Lance, Heidi, Leif, and Rhett Rochna; nine step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
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Cameron Indoor Stadium will be a extra lively tonight but not because there is a game against Florida Atlantic. Just a couple of hours prior to tip-off, the nations top center Jahlil Okafor and the top point guard Tyus Jones committed to play their college careers at Duke University. Now that the anticipation is over and the two have become […]
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Every Duke Basketball fan in America knows that some of the nation's finest prospects will visit campus this weekend. The nation's top point guard Tyus Jones, the nation's top center Jahlil Okafor, and a well-rounded wing in Justise Winslow will make their official visits, including taking in Saturday's exhibition game with Bowie State. All three recruits have visited Duke before, but […]
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The Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball staff has been steady on the recruiting trail of late but they've now returned home, at least for the moment. Such is the busy nature of trying to nail down this coming years class, not to mention gaining an early edge on underclassmen. There is still [private] no word […]
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While football season is set to kick off this weekend, echo's can be heard from dribbling of basketballs in Cameron and the practice facility. In about another week, pre seasons hoops magazines will hit the newsstands and there will always be talk around one of the most storied programs in America. With that said, here […]
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Key Duke Targets, Jones, Winslow Set to Play on ESPNU
By Mark Watson on July 23, 2013
Duke fans will get the opportunity to see some big time Duke Basketball prospects on TV this week. ESPNU will carry the Minnesota based Howard Pulley Panthers versus Massachusetts-based BABC at the AAU Super Showcase in Orlando in a game slated to start at 7:00 on Wednesday. Howard Pulley features top Blue Devils target Tyus Jones, a […]
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Blue Devil Nation just caught up to Tyus Jones and he shared the latest on his recruitment – [private] Extended interview coming for members – [/private]
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POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a minor collision that saw one car drive off.
The incident took place at 5.10pm yesterday on Orford Road.
A Vauxhall Astra hit a Skoda approaching the roundabout to Birchwood Way.
The driver of the Astra then drove off without stopping.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 694 of December 19.
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TOOLS worth thousands of pounds have been stolen from a North Yorkshire garage.
The angle-grinders, Bosch power tools, drills, Stihl saw, petrol hedge-trimmer, chainsaw, seven-piece Makita tool kit and plane were taken from a locked garage at Balderby Park, near Ripon, between 5pm on November 22 and 8.45am the following day.
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Inspired by the art-deco elegance of the 1940s, Olive Black Martini Lounge entertains guests with a refined roster of classic cocktails, specialty martinis, and soft lighting. Located less than two miles from the Wisconsin border, mixologists wield jiggers and shakers to conjure potions such as the Dark Secret and Pineapple Upside Cake. Selections of authentic tapas dishes settle stomachs after a few drinks, with bite-sized eats such as cajun bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin or seared shrimp served with fresh mango salsa. Meals end sweetly with such succulent desserts, including the signature salted caramel truffle.
In the heart of Wauconda on the shoreline of Bangs Lake, Docks Bar & Grill offers up sweeping water views along with traditional American grill fare. The menu features Docks' classic homemade crab cakes garnished with mango-chili sauce, the 10-ounce smoked-bacon-brie burger, and Docks Famous barbecue baby back ribs. To keep up a convivial atmosphere, Docks hosts crowd-drawing events nearly every night, including Monday night football and live music on the weekends. While taking in the laid-back but chic decor, which features black leather booths, dark wood furnishings, and intimate lighting, guests can also enjoy drink specials that change daily. For gatherings or private parties, Docks' has a banquet room that overlooks Bangs lake.
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Every night the notes of renowned jazz, blues, and R&B performers echo through the glimmering walls of 88 Keys Piano Martini Lounge, where martinis and small plates meet beneath mood-setting blue lights in West Allis's downtown stretch. The relaxed spot was conceived by co-owners Greg Barczak and Suzy Ball who, as West Allis Now reporter Mark Schaaf notes, "hope the city is turning a corner and want to make something more of the downtown" by attracting a younger crowd and lending the area an intimate, upscale nightlife option.
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By Jason O'Boyd, Staff Writer
Friday, November 30, 2012 —
Let me just start by saying that if you're a big fan of Bambi or other creatures frolicking through the fields and forests, you might want to tread carefully while reading this column.
I don't like deer. I despise deer. I hold animosity toward them. Deer are an abomination and I hold a severe abhorrence and disgust toward them.
Let me backtrack for a second. I don't exactly hate deer. I love deer … with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, a few deviled eggs, a roll and some desert. After that, I REALLY don't like them.
My disdain for these vile creatures can be traced to the fact that it seems deer spend more time on the highways than your average driver. They obviously can't read because you never see any of them collaborating near a deer crossing sign. And they all obviously are rebels, living on the edge by deciding not to look both ways before crossing the road.
Instead, deer seem to like the approach of the old arcade game Frogger when crossing the road … stepping out into traffic, running left, right, backwards then forwards between cars all in an attempt to get to the other side. Meanwhile, horns are going off and vehicles are swerving to avoid the menacing creatures.
Most of the time they make it across, but often they'll end up as a big red X on the highway.
I've had three instances being on the delivery side of that big red X on the highway, all during my now 24-year newspaper career. My first encounter ended up being an obstacle course of 8-10 deer who thought it a good idea to hold an annual Elk's Club gathering in the middle of the highway at 4 a.m. I didn't actually hit any of those "precious" creatures, but I did take out a mailbox with my car and ended up in a ditch while trying to avoid playing a game of chicken with them.
My second encounter was a fairly rude one not too many years later. It was mid-November and this deer obviously was depressed about the holidays. It decided to commit hari- kari by jumping directly into the left side of my car on a dirt road. I never saw him coming and, to this day, I don't know if that beast just floated up to deer heaven or ran away with nothing more than a splitting headache.
Meanwhile, my car was smoking worse than a 50-year-old truck driver sitting in front of a "free cigarettes" booth at a rest stop.
Just recently, I converted the hat trick of deer collisions. I was just a few miles from my house when a deer decided it just couldn't wait to see what was on the other side of the highway. He jumped in front of me and I hit him with the right side of my car. Something flew up in the air, likely my car's grill (and probably not the deer; kids … I didn't hit Cupid or Blitzen). Meanwhile, I'm sure that deer simply walked away snickering and exchanging high-fives as he no doubt joined his buddies on the other side. I say that because he was nowhere to be found when I pulled my car over, just before calling my insurance company.
Now I realize it's hunting season and these deer are likely running for their lives, in some cases. But I don't believe this is the case early in the morning when I apparently am most prone to deer collisions.
I support hunters in many ways. My brother-in-law is an avid hunter and has killed many deer in his life.
I have, too, just with a motor vehicle instead of a Winchester Model 70 rifle.
I read an article in The Charlotte Observer that said the combination of deer hormones and a larger number of motor vehicles on the highway is contributing to the number of deer accidents. In fact, state transportation officials in North Carolina told that newspaper there's been an average of 19,500 animal-related crashes in each of the last three years, 90 percent involving deer.
According to numbers from the N.C. Department of Transportation from 2009-2011, Stanly County was 30th in the state with 847 deer-vehicle crashes. Cabarrus County was 32nd with 764 and Mecklenburg County was 10th with 1,258.
I drive to Charlotte six days a week. Those numbers definitely don't play in my favor … unless I decide to quit my jobs and start a tow-truck service.
The only perk to hitting a deer is I got to drive a luxurious 2013 Nissan Altima while my car was being fixed. This car was so nice, I was embarrassed when I would sneeze in it or when I would forget to brush my teeth. I had more people come up to me about that car than at any point in my life.
The car also had the same effect with the deer, as I must have had a half-dozen more encounters with them during that stretch. Lucky for them and me, my reaction times were much better.
Deer season in Stanly and surrounding counties runs through Jan. 1 for all weapons. So, it's likely you'll continue to encounter your fair share of deer on the road, too. So be careful out there and watch where you drive.
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