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In 2011, has David Ortiz been as good as he was during his years as a perennial MVP candidate?
"Absolutely – if not better. I think he's actually even better," said teammate Jason Varitek. "It's there to be absolutely considered [in the same light]."
Here's a quick breakdown of what has been a huge campaign for the 35-year-old. He is on pace for 33 homers and 104 RBIs. He is hitting .311, the second highest average of his career. He has a .397 OBP, tied for his third best mark. His .588 slugging percentage is in the mix with what he did from 2003-05. His .985 OPS is the fourth best mark of his career, well ahead of teammates Adrian Gonzalez, Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia -- all of whom have been mentioned as MVP candidates.
Yet in some ways, the fact that Ortiz' numbers match up with the lines he produced during his run of five straight top five MVP finishes from 2003-07 does not fully suggest how good he's been, for a couple of reasons.
First, across baseball, offense is down significantly from its 2003-07 levels. So in relative terms, Ortiz has been even more of a force than his numbers might suggest at first. Perhaps the best measure of that notion is his OPS+, which measures his OPS relative to that of the league while adjusting for the ballpark he plays in.
Entering Friday, Ortiz had an OPS+ of 165 – 65 percent better than that of the average player in the AL, a mark that is behind only his 171 OPS+ of 2007 as the best of his career. That 2011 mark ranked third in the AL, behind only Blue Jays masher Jose Bautista and Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera.
Secondly, Ortiz has been better than ever against lefties. He is setting new career standards for average (.338), OBP (.429) and OPS (1.035) against southpaws. That, in turn, means that his at-bat to at-bat consistency is arguably better than it has ever been in his career.
It has been, in short, a monster season for Ortiz, a year that reached its monstrous pinnacle in the just-ended 15-game hitting streak in which he hit .500 (28-for-56) with seven homers. (Ortiz went 0-for-3 on Friday to snap the streak.)
Of course, Ortiz is not supposed to be doing this. He was supposed to be amidst the "productive decline" phase of his career, the peaks of 2003-07 having been left in the rearview mirror.
At least, that was the conventional wisdom based on decades of evidence. But it was not Ortiz' outlook. And he is clearly relishing the opportunity to leave those who doubted his abilities in a position of silenced stupor.
"I'm not going to stay 20 my whole life. If you're good at what you do, it doesn't matter how old you get. You're good," said Ortiz. "Most of the people who say that, if they played baseball, their career was average, so they struggled.
"Dude, I'm a strong human being. I'm a beast. I'm strong as hell. I know how to stay strong. That's why, at my age, you see me doing what I'm still doing. Somebody told me, 'Guys, when they get to your age, there's no way they can hit 30 homers.' Really? We'll see. We'll see.
"People always want to talk about that. It's not the same for everybody. How many guys can play as many games as Cal Ripken played? There's only one Cal Ripken. How many guys are going to get as many hits as Pete Rose got? There's only one Pete Rose.
"There's always special people in this game. You can put it on the same page. Trust me, what I'm doing right now is something that I know I have the capacity to do it."
Ortiz understands how such claims sound. He recognizes that there is arrogance in the boasts.
Yet he does not apologize. It is part of who he is. More importantly, it is an attitude that has made him great for his career in Boston. And it is that sense of self-certainty that permitted the slugger to overcome his struggles at the start of both 2009 and 2010 to re-establish himself as one of the most formidable sluggers in the game.
"Even through tough times, I've always been confident about myself. I never have a lack of confidence about me," said Ortiz. "I know how to bounce back. It's easy to deal with things when you come out on top, but when you go down in the pile, there's not too many people who know how to get out of that."
Ortiz also suggests that his consistency in 2011 is noteworthy for another reason. He is batting in the fifth spot in the lineup, typically a place in which he is protecting the Sox' cleanup hitter, but one in which the players behind him – Carl Crawford for 41 games, J.D. Drew and Jed Lowrie for 27 games each – have not been the sort of power-hitting threats who would give opponents pause about pitching around the Sox DH.
He notes that he is being challenged less frequently than ever, seeing fewer fastballs than ever. The numbers back up the claim.
The percentage of fastballs that Ortiz has been thrown throughout his career has almost always aligned with his performance at the plate. In his five seasons as a top-five MVP candidate, he saw the percentage of fastballs he faced decline every year, from a peak of 60.8 percent of pitches in 2003 to a low of 51.9 percent in 2007.
Then, as he fell short of that superstar standard from 2008-10, opponents started attacking Ortiz amidst suggestions that his bat speed had declined. By last season, he saw fastballs on 58.3 percent of the pitches that were thrown at him.
According to Fangraphs.com, he has seen fastballs on 51.6 percent of the pitches he's faced this year. That would be the lowest percentage of fastballs Ortiz has seen in any year in his career.
"What does that tell you? There's you're answer. I've got all that extra work to stay consistent at what I do, because it doesn't come easy," said Ortiz. "[Opposing pitchers] know I'm dangerous, and I need protection. Simple as that."
That is part of what has made Ortiz' year so interesting. He has adapted to display a better approach to all-fields than he has shown in years. His plate coverage on off-speed pitches away has been different than it had been in recent years, playing into his tremendous season.
His performance this year has not generated the MVP buzz that he did in past seasons. A couple of factors play into that development.
First, with defensive metrics offering a clearer gauge of a player's cumulative value, the deck is stacked more than ever against a DH who cannot contribute with the glove. Secondly, the dramatic walkoff hits that were once a signature of his game have not been present (even though, in close-and-late situations – 7th inning or later with the Sox up by one, tied or with the tying run either on base, at the plate or on deck, Ortiz is hitting .293 with a .406 OBP, .569 slugging mark and .975 OPS).
Even so, there is little to criticize about the slugger's year. At an age where decline is the normal pattern, Ortiz has shown an ability to adapt and to excel.
History suggests that his season is an aberration. Ortiz insists that he will not be a prisoner to such patterns, and that his days as a lineup force are far from over.
He is reaching an interesting stage in his career in terms of milestones. He is now at 377 homers in his career. Plateaus such as 500 homers, while still distant (only 14 players have hit 123 or more homers after turning 36), are appearing somewhat more clearly on the horizon.
"Right now, I'm looking at myself like I'm doing really good. Playing three or four more years, things can get interesting. But that's not something I'm really focusing on. I'm focused on coming here everyday, kicking ass," said Ortiz. "It doesn't even cross my mind right now."
But while he is not focused on milestones, Ortiz is mindful of his future, and his conviction that he can continue to be what he has been, and what he is now: A beast.
"Nobody's going to stop me from doing what I've been doing. I've been doing this for years – for years," said Ortiz. "I'll take my chances. Simple as that."
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.
Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.
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Dale and DJ roll on with their puck talk and chat some more about the goalie matchup in this series, as well as the lack of a quality power play for both of these teams. In fact, DJ says the Rangers are even worse on the PP than the B's! The guys also get into the resurgence of Milan Lucic and his deceptive speed and grit. Dale and DJ talk about the similar styles of play for these teams and look forward to Game 2.
Dale and DJ get into the two coaches and their polar opposite styles and demeanor. Both teams play a similar style, but the coaches certainly convey their messages in a different way. Dale isn't buying the Tortorella hype and thinks he's a little overrated. DJ thinks he's a good coach, but isn't a fan of anti-media stance. The guys also talk about Jagr and how he has not lived up to the hype. They weren't expecting him to light it up or be the savior, but DJ says he wasn't prepared for just how slow the aging veteran is. Another big topic for B's fans this season is the play of Tyler Seguin and why he has yet to become the superstar everyone anticipates he will be. This leads to Claude Julien's style and if he does actually have something against the younger players. That Iginla trade shows its ugly head again as well.
WEEI.com's DJ Bean joins Dale in studio for Sports Sunday to discuss the Bruins playoff run. Game 2 is later today and the guys discuss the results of the first game of the series. They get into the construction of the lines for the B's and if they would make any changes. DJ has a few ideas for the lines today. The boys also discuss the two goalies - Tuukka vs Henrik Lundqvist and wonder why people automatically think the Rangers have the edge at goalie. Finally, they get into the legacy and the decisions of Claude Julien and Peter Chiarelli.
Shawn joined the program to discuss another overtime win for the Bruins. When asked about Game 7 against Toronto, Thornton said that he would like to keep his specific comments in the dressing room private, but acknowledged that he encouraged Tyler Seguin to up his play and it paid off in overtime.
Barry joined the guys to help breakdown the Bruins overtime win last night in game one. Barry said that he has rarely seen a team dominate as much as the Bruins yet be forced to an overtime.
Boomer joined the program to discuss the tough loss for his beloved Rangers. Boomer told the guys that Lundqvist will be better in game two and predicted a seven game series.
Bruins rookie defenseman Matt Bartkowski has emerged as one of the young stars of the team and he joins Mut and Tom Caron to discuss his role on the team, why he's confident, and the trade that almost sent him to Calgary.
Millar joins the show to discuss the recent Sox slide, Jacoby Ellsbury's lack of power, and hitting in the big leagues.
Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss the Bruins Game 1 win over the Rangers, the play of the three young Bruins defensemen, and the fatigue Jagr has shown on the ice.
We talk all things game one with Jack Edwards of NESN, and get to hear a little from Jack's Finnish protege as well.
We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today.. Joe Thornton and disappointing former Boston athletes, parking in Boston, buying jersey numbers and more...
We talk about the report that Rob Gronkowski may now be a candidate for back surgery with a disc problem. Is Gronk just an injury prone guy? Or is he not rehabbing proberly? Can the Pats build an offense around a guy who is so inconsistently on the field? We discuss.
The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
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Buster Olney joins the show to discuss the muddled AL East, the average play of Ellsbury and how that will affect him in free agency, and Tropicana Field.
More from this showLinda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
More from this showJeff Bauman, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, joined the show to give the guys an update of his condition and a first-hand account of that terrible day. Jeff told the guys how he wrote the description of the bomber as soon as he could. Mr. Bauman added that he is aided every day with the knowledge that he is alive and the terrorist that detonated the bomb is dead.
More from this showBoomer joined the program to discuss the tough loss for his beloved Rangers. Boomer told the guys that Lundqvist will be better in game two and predicted a seven game series.
More from this showWe check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
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Mimi Bessette sings Christmas songs old and new at The Metropolitan Room, 34 W22nd st. NYC - Dec.17th at 9:30pm. It's a joyful ride!
After talking with so many of my friends we've all agreed that this year seemed to be one where things just spun out of our control; Jobs were hard to come by, It was tricky to find an affordable place to live and then Hurricane Sandy created it's own challenges. I felt the best way I could help would be to create a Christmas show where people could come in from the cold and feel all warm and fuzzy again. The operative word of my show is JOY. It will be a joyful ride through well known holiday favorites and some not so well known. But they're equally as beautiful and fun. My piano player and I have come up with some wonderful arrangements. And we both feel if we could have a bassist and guitar player that the show would be taken to a whole other level. I would love for my Dad to see the show but he lives in Naples, Florida and had some pretty serious health challenges. If I could make a video of my show then he'd be able to enjoy it too. Plus as I mentioned in my video I need to advertise the show so people know I'm there.
I plan to pull it off by putting a lot of thought, care and rehearsal into it. I will be using two of my favorite friends as back up singers on a couple of songs. That in itself makes me feel very happy. Every day I get so excited about the whole process. It almost feels like it's creating itself. I'll find a great new song and I'll know immediately where it should go and how to introduce it. Right now it's feels like a fun puzzle where all the pieces are starting to fit. I have so many friends who've already gotten tickets to come. Feeling that support gives me even more energy and the desire to make it the best show I can do.
I think it's important for you to know that 8 of my Broadway producer friends are coming to my show. When I asked them they all said "yes" immediately. They said they wouldn't miss it and that they even wanted to invite some of their friends. I think that's a pretty good vote of confidence. Ordinarily you would think I should be nervous about this. But these producers are some of the most kind and nurturing people I've ever met. So I'm more excited than anything.
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Well because I've been in the business for a while I know how much time and thought needs to go into a show. I think I'm up to that challenge. It has to be a nice blend of old and new songs otherwise people have to work too hard taking in new lyrics. So which ones to choose? I have to make sure that it's paced correctly and that there will be a silly section. I'm a big believer in "the goofy factor". If you can laugh at yourself and life then you can get through most of anything. This is the section where it will be me and my friends really having fun on stage. I also love the beautiful and moving imagery that one song paints. I'm lucky in that my piano player Doug Oberhamer plays a number of instruments so he's planning on playing the flugel horn on a couple of songs.
The challenge I'm facing right now is making sure I schedule enough free time to allow for adequate rehearsal. I've been accepting work every chance I get to help pay for the show. While I'm very grateful to have the work, my windows of creative time become few and far between. But recognizing a potential problem is how you solve it. I just have to plan ahead and make a schedule that works.
From the day I decided to do this Christmas show I've been walking on a cloud. It's been great working with Doug and I can't wait to see what we come up with!
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Ready or not, the next wave of wine events has hit the beach, and it's kicking up quite a spray. Called Wine Riot, this high-energy tasting event is focused squarely on the millennial generation. Created by Second Glass founders, Morgan First and Tyler Balliet, this cross-nation series has already invaded Boston, Washington DC, Chicago and San Francisco: Los Angeles and New York are next. Be forewarned.
This part wine tasting, part tattoo-parlor, part county fair, part popularity contest and part cocktail party, blends with upbeat tunes and some very current app technology from Second Glass to create what is basically the latest version of a rave. This is not your father's wine tasting, although there might be some wines your Dad might enjoy. And, oddly enough, there are probably more that your grandmother might like. And that just goes to show how everything in life is circular. What goes around comes around, and where we started with Sutter Home in the 1970s, with sweet white Zin, is where, apparently, we're going again.
If there's one theme here, it's can be summarized as sweet. In fact, you have to give the Moscato Nation, a consortium of Moscato producers (including Bronco Wine Company, Delicato Family Wines, Trinchero Family Estates and Quady, organized by Harvey Posert and Patricia Schneider Associates) that was pouring at the recent San Francisco Wine Riot, credit for summing up the clarion call of this generation's preferences: Life is Sweet.
Indeed. Many wineries offered Moscato: they knew their target audience, and that crowd was here in spades, eager to drink whatever was being offered, and the sweeter the better.
The booths with the most traffic around them when I — far, far from the target demographic — attended the Saturday afternoon "riot" last week at the Concourse in San Francisco, were those offering sweet wines and those staffed by young, energetic staff providing a fun interactive experience. Booths mixing up wine cocktails were also in high demand. Quady even handed out recipe books. Clever.
The European Union is firmly behind this series of events, and the most visually engaging booths had backdrops all done by the same graphics firm, with fresh, vibrant maps of different European wine regions, meant to simultaneously educate and entertain: probably the core competency of this event's approach. The Bordeaux wines display and lineup was very well done, and the wines equally impressive, and all were available at K&L. The Loire Valley table was among the best, with its clear-cut message on the wines of the region, giving you not only a sense of place with a visual context, but also offering pictorial food pairing guidance. You really felt like you'd just taken a tour from Muscadet to Cahors. Kudos to the EUC for getting behind this effort: if nothing else, America's millennials will finally have the chance to taste some decent French wines that are well-priced and accessible.
Education is allegedly an important part of Wine Riot, and a series of seminars are offered throughout each event. More importantly, each attendee is encouraged to download the Second Glass app so they could track the wines they were trying, making note of those they "Liked" vs. those they "Loved." The "voting" results were displayed in real-time on large monitors throughout the event space, lending the affair a fun, almost election party feel.
About 1/3 of attendees were actually using the app, which will serve as a permanent record of the wines they liked, along with information on where and how to purchase them. Some of the attendees mentioned they would rather be able to buy bottles right then and there – always the best option. But not here.
Tattoos – Almost every gal was sporting some body art from the great fun selection and kudos to the engaging people applying them
Wine cocktails – Quady was making some great cocktails, especially the Essencia spritzer, and Mionetta had a gorgeous blood orange wine spritzer called Spriz. Wine cocktails might be the gateway millennial experience to serious wine drinking.
Moscato Nation– Clearly, Moscato is the standard bearer of the newest generation of wine drinkers, and one they can claim as their own. Moscato Nation offered the complete gamut of Moscato experiences, from dry to medium to totally sweet, and the bubbly versions were very fun.
Volere wine purses– Every woman (and a few guys) did an about face at the sight of these truly adorable purse shaped wine containers from Mionetto. According to spokesperson, Kirsten York, they should be in BevMo soon, at a pricepoint of $9.99, in white, pink and red. Beyond cute!
International wine selection – Europe had fantastic representation with brilliant displays from Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Italy and Austria. Spain also had a hand in the game, as did Australia.
No spit cups — Come on! At least they had spit buckets.
Dismal domestic wines — With a few exceptions, the International wines trumped anything from the domestic producers. Hahn's GSM was a worthy contender.
Zero food options — For $50 to $60 a person, there should be food, but the Friday night Riot had none, until the organizers ordered pizza, which they then sold for $4 per slice! The Saturday riot I attended had one food truck outside the doors, but nothing inside. Nada. Apparently, this is the event to experiment with the "drunk on an empty stomach" diet.
No bread or crackers — Really? There was no food of any kind being offered by anyone, and the event organizers really need to rethink this.
Pricey event — $50 plus for a wine event is a lot, especially when you advertise 111 wineries on the website, and there were at most 50 pouring. I suppose the plastic stemless "glass" with the thumb notch is perceived as "cool," but it's certainly not worthy of a $50 tasting.
Top Fave Wines
These were the top choices in the Second Glass app voting at the San Francisco riots:
Las Rocas Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain - $10
Madria Sangria, California - $6
2010 Ghost Pines Red Blend, California - $18
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, South Africa - $9
2010 Mollydooker "The Boxer" – South Australia - $25
2010 Dr Loosen "Dr L" Riesling (bubbly) – Germany - $9
2011 La Wine Agency La Bubbly, Casablanca, Chile - $18
2011 Huge Bear Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California - $45
It's interesting to note that the Boston fave list contains mostly French, Spanish and Italian wines at the top of the chart.
Winery Feedback
Wineries interviewed for this article almost universally felt that the event was a good value. Second Glass charged $2500 for a winery table at all 5 cities. All wineries asked stated that the demographic the organizers were targeting had certainly been effectively tapped, and everyone expressed optimism that the Second Glass app would encourage purchasing after the event. The actual outcome is yet to be determined. The evening "Riots" might be more successful than the day ones, especially Friday evenings when it can be an after work splurge.
It's too soon to pass judgement on the effectiveness of Wine Riot, but one thing is certain: you'd better pack in a good meal before you go. Unless you're on that foodless riot diet.
(Laura Ness is a long-time resident of the Santa Cruz Mountains. She enjoys writing about the wine industry, and frequently serves as a wine judge).


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I won this very generous amount of tea in one of the Della Terra giveaways. Unfortunately, it arrived at my school mail box just after I had left for the holidays. I was very interested in trying this, as one of the first loose leaf teas I ever tried was David's Teas Chocolate Orange Puerh. I was really interested in how this compares with that, so ended up drinking this before trying all the winter Della Terra teas I received from my mom for Christmas.
It smells really good in the bag. When I first opened it, I was hit with a wonderful smell very much like the chocolate oranges you see at Christmas time. Unfortunately, I let it steep while working on homework, and let it go for much too long. I'm not sure exactly how long, but it was definitely enough to become bitter. I'm really excited about this one, so I'm sure I'll try it again soon and pay special attention to make sure I do it properly! Hopefully it tastes as lovely as it smells.


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Follow-up: Have you done your part to fight the Left's war on Wisconsin and conservative women?
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This week, I called your attention to the Left's ongoing war on Wisconsin's brave fiscal conservative leaders. Yesterday, the state's Government Accountability Board certified the recall elections against top GOP officials.
Please spread the word — and thanks to all of you have dug into your pockets to help the recall targets.
I published links in my newsletter to all of the recall targets' campaign donation pages and I'm doing it again here:
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald
The Wisconsin GOP will run protest candidates in all the races to ensure that primaries are held:
"The protest candidates will run as Democrats to guarantee that there is one clear date for the primary election and one clear date for the general election," said Stephan Thomas, the party's executive director.
He said the move was made because otherwise some or all of the general elections for state senators would happen the same day as the primary for governor – when Democrats flood to the polls to pick their candidate for governor.
John Nolte at Big Journalism challenges the liberal media silence on the vile, misogynist attacks against Lt. Gov. Kleefisch — which I first reported in January 2011. John notes:
Here's the mocking of the Lt. Governor's children:
"I love it that your kids have actually have to hear about what evil things you're doing. I hope they have to hear it every day. And I hope they come home right to you. And just because you're good looking — and she is — and just 'cuz you're cutes and I'm sure you got a precocious little daughter you put in little Jon Benet contests, and I'm sure you have a little jock son, and they come home and say 'Mommy, they're saying you're a witch.' You are a witch!"
The attack on the Kleefisch's children is quite intentional. We've seen the media do the same to Sarah Palin. The idea is to gut-punch the target, to attempt to make the price of staying in the public arena awful and toxic. The left's hope, obviously, is that the target will shrivel up and go away. Well, this evil tactic didn't work on Palin and I doubt it will on Kleefisch.
But where is the media on this?
AWOL, naturally, because Rebecca Kleefisch is an apostate — a self-made Republican woman who became the Lt. Governor of a swing state Barack Obama desperately needs to fall his way if he's to have four more years to be more, uhm, flexible.
The fact that this is a local matter is no excuse for the mainstream media covering it up, either. For over a year now, the state of Wisconsin has seen plenty of national media attention surrounding every twist and turn of these recall elections.
Badger Pundit and Brian Simka of Media Trackers add that many liberal journalists in Wisconsin continue to frequent the program of Kleefisch smear-monger and liberal radio talk show host "Sly" Sylvester:
Sly Sylvester is a guy that's respected not only by the Democratic establishment but by the mainstream media. John Nichols of the Capital Times is a regular contributor to his show. Dan Bice of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel regularly goes on that show. None of these individuals has come out and condemned Sly Sylvester for comments that were reprehensible!
Like I've said before: Acknowledging the the war on conservative women would obliterate The Narrative.
Break the silence.
In related news, a federal judge ruled on Gov. Walker's union/budget reform law yesterday — upholding most of it, but striking down the compulsory union dues reforms. It will go to appeal
Walker considered Friday's ruling something of a victory. Cullen Werwie, Walker's spokesman, said the administration was still trying to figure out what the ruling meant in terms of increased costs to the state and enforcement, but felt the judge affirmed the constitutionality of nearly everything in Act 10.
"We are confident that the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals will continue to uphold the constitutionality of the law," he said.
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Part of what got me thinking it was a mini was who some of the comments came from, a certain past CM president included
But as they're all left guessing just the same we might have to wait until the Salon, I suppose. It would be the logical place to announce something of that sort.
Posted 29 November 2012 - 05:11 PM
So Andreas Lindlahr just posted on Facebook that it's indeed about the Pogo 3. Let's trust that man, he knows what he's talking about.
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Plus he takes some great pics/videos.
Sure that.
And Structures decided to tease us more: http://www.facebook....id=263630182346
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Scow version?
Very unlikely, after all they want to sell boats, and way too many people find the scow just dead ugly. There's good reasons why the scow never really made the jump across the Big Pond.
"This ain't no ship..."
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They just posted to Facebook that it is designed by guillaume verdier who designed Macif with VPLP.
CouldWill be a very advanced series design.
There, fixed that for you.
Will be interesting to see how close it is to the Generic (One) proto(s), and how they're performing in relation to eachother, and the concurrents. Bring it on!
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OGDEN — The Ogden LDS Mission has a new president, new boundaries and some fresh goals.
Maurice Hiers was called to be the president of the Ogden Mission last winter, but just started the calling in July. He and his wife, Charlene, moved to Ogden from Boston.
Hiers had never lived in Utah and is a native of New Mexico. He just retired as a technology consultant in January and was serving as a stake president.
"I retired and I was thinking leisurely thoughts of maybe going on a mission in the fall, but then this call came out of the blue," Hiers said.
He said he and his wife are very happy to be in the area. They have visited Utah frequently when seeing their five daughters, who attended college at Utah State University and Brigham Young University.
When Hiers took over as president, some other changes had just occurred because the boundaries were realigned for the Ogden Mission. Two missions were created where there had only been one in the Salt Lake City area.
The new Salt Lake Mission takes in some Davis County cities that were once in the Ogden Mission. Centerville, Bountiful and Kaysville all moved into the Salt Lake City North Mission. The Ogden mission didn't gain any new areas, but still reaches to the north to Star Valley, Wyo.
The new Salt Lake Mission was created because people are moving to the area and the church is focusing not just on baptizing, but also on retention of new members, Hiers said.
The Ogden Mission has approximately 240 missionaries, with about 40 of those missionaries assigned to Spanish-speaking missions.
Hiers said things are going very well.
"The mission is stronger than ever," he said.
Hiers has many goals for the Ogden Mission. He would like to have a greater outreach in the community and a large outpouring of service in the area.
"I would like us to highlight many of the wonderful parts of our heritage," he said.
He is also very excited for the Brigham City Temple to be open and in use and looks forward to the Ogden Temple being rededicated and opened next year.
The Star Valley Temple will also begin construction soon.
"There will be four temples in this mission in the next three years," Hiers said.
He will continue with some successful traditions among the missionaries. Once a quarter, the missionaries do a musical celebration and performance within the mission at various LDS venues. In October, the missionaries will perform at the Logan Tabernacle.
Hiers loves the diversity of the mission with 35 percent of missionaries coming from foreign countries.
"This is one of the highest-baptizing missions in the United States. When you come here, you teach the gospel," Hiers said.
He was quick to point out that it doesn't matter if missionaries are baptizing new converts or working on reactivation — either way, the gospel of Jesus Christ is being taught.
Members are also an important key in the missionary equation, he said.
"They play a significant role in sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors," he noted.
Mission presidents are usually called for about three years, and Hiers and his wife are delighted to spend their time in Ogden.


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Riches measured in the people you know
I have never been rich, and though I do like to dream about it I somewhat doubt that I ever will be. Monetarily, that is. 'Cause if you measure wealth in the people you know and associate with, Bill Gates got nothing on me.
I am typing this on a lap top that was recommended to me by the friend of a friend. I got it at a steal. The friend and his friend are technological wizards. Veritable genius's of the highest sort when it comes to computers and such. Both are highly trained and when I need something, if one can't do it the other can.
I have a friend who is a genius when it comes to cars. Anything that moves, to be honest. The reason that I am able to drive a 15 year old vehicle is because he keeps it running for me. And without screwing me over on the price. He tells me what the truck needs, and then takes care of it. Sometimes he has worked for a case of my homebrew. This guy is the one I am going to set up in his own garage when I hit the lotto. He will be my personal mechanic in his own business.
I have a friend who can work on stereo's, and home entertainment systems. He is also the one who has introduced me to the world of cigars. Much to MLW's displeasure.
I have a friend who works on my lawnmower when it needs TLC. Or to be honest, when I muck it up so badly I need to have someone who knows what they are doing fix it. He, again, tells me what it needs, fixes it and doesn't charge me an arm and a leg.
I have a friend who brews beer like I do. He and I share recipes, and talk about what went right and trouble shoot what went wrong.
I have a friend, who I met through MLW, who was a professional musician. The Princess' biological Father used to beat up Brett Michaels when he was known as Bret Sychak.
I am rich beyond belief when it comes to the people I can call friend. And I need to remind myself of this on those days when I am bitching and moaning about not having enough money. Because money ain't all it is cracked up to be.


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There is no question that Tony Stewart is a wheelman, maybe the ultimate wheelman in NASCAR. And there is no question that Stewart can run every type of track. There is also no question his new crew chief Steve Addington is a championship crew chief. But this is a tough business and everyone is out gunning for the number 14. Will the changes they made at Stewart Haas Racing work, or did they upset a good thing?
One thing is sure, Smoke seems to have a renewed sense of hunger on the track. And a driven Smoke it s dangerous Smoke.


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All results are for the progressive-scan component-video output. Test patterns from Avia Pro test DVD were 16:9 widescreen except for onscreen resolution.
Vertical luminance response (re level at 100 lines)
200/300/400 lines: ±0/±0/±0 dB
Horizontal luminance response (re level at 2 MHz)
4/6/8/10 MHz: ±0/-0.09/-0.54/-1.0 dB
12/13.5 MHz: -1.4/-1.4 dB
Onscreen resolution: 540 lines (4:3 image)
In-player letterboxing: fair (see notes)
All data except for SACD performance were obtained from test signals containing dither, which sets limits on measured distortion and noise performance. All level trims were at 0, and all speakers were set to "large," subwoofer on. Results are from the front left channel but are typical of all channels. Reference input level is -20 dBFS.
Distortion (THD+N, 1 kHz, -20 dBFS): 0.02%
Noise level (A-wtd): -71.8 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.86, -0 dB
Signals of 24-bit resolution at 96-kHz sampling rate. Custom-generated test disc.
Distortion (THD+N, 1 kHz, -20 dBFS): 0.0016%
Noise level (A-wtd): -98.2 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 46 kHz +0.56, -0.2 dB
Noise modulation: <0.5 dB
Philips multichannel test disc.
Distortion (THD+N, 1 kHz, -20 dBFS): 0.021%
Noise level (A-wtd): -86.1 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 58.3 kHz +0.87, -0.17 dB
Noise modulation: 0.75 dB
Custom-generated test disc.
Distortion (THD+N, 1 kHz, -20 dBFS): 0.027%
Noise level (A-wtd): -75.4 dB
Excess noise (with/without sine tone)
16-bit (EN16): ±0/±0 dB
quasi-20-bit (EN20): +3.0/+3.0 dB
Noise modulation: 0.75 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.08, -0.02 dB
Measured results obtained with Dolby Digital or DVD-Audio test signals. Selected crossover frequency was 80 Hz.
Subwoofer-output frequency response (crossover set to 80 Hz): 24 dB/octave rolloff above -6-dB point of 80 Hz
High-pass-filter frequency response (crossover set to 80 Hz): 12 dB/octave rolloff below -3-dB point of 80 Hz
Unclipped subwoofer output (trims at 0, worst-case signal): Dolby Digital, 1.9 volts; DVD-Audio, 3.0 volts
Subwoofer distortion (from 6-channel, DVD-Audio worst-case signal; trims at 0): 0.32%
Crossover consistency: bass crossover frequency and filter slopes remained the same for all signal formats
Signal-format consistency: all disc types and signal formats received bass management
Speaker size selection: all speakers - "no" (except front L/R), "small," "large"
Speaker-distance compensation: applied to all speakers, including subwoofer, and all signal formats and disc types
Speaker-balance level increments: 1 dB
Distance-compensation increments: 1 foot
Overall, the audio performance of the Denon DVD-5910 was superb. DVD-Audio, SACD, and CD performance were among the best we have ever measured, especially in the noise area and especially for DVD-Audio and CD (dig that Excess Noise performance). Measured SACD noise performance has almost always lagged behind DVD-Audio, and I can't tell whether it's the SACD system itself or the Philips test disc we use that's to blame. That said, the Denon's SACD noise level of -86.1 dB was quite good - audibly much lower than its CD noise levels even though the latter hovered right at the theoretical limit. If you hear background noise with the DVD-5910, it comes from either the recording or some other part of your system, not the player.
This is one of the few players I've tested where the bass-management performance didn't change when I played signals of different formats - the crossover slopes and frequencies remained as they were set. The only "problem" is the usual 1-dB, 1-foot increments for level balancing and distance compensation, respectively. Adjustment increments half that size are necessary for really critical audio setups.
On the video side, there's almost nothing to complain about. Horizontal and vertical resolution out of the player's analog outputs was excellent, and it passed all of our usual progressive-conversion test sequences without a hitch. The only anomaly was a slight rolloff in vertical resolution when the player was set for in-player letterboxing, as when playing widescreen movies over a 4:3 screen. The visible consequence was a slight vertical smearing of very fine detail, thus the merely Fair rating in this respect. Then again, I can't imagine anyone's using this player to feed an ordinary 4:3 TV instead of a 16:9 HDTV.
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Panasonic PT-AE2000U Home Theater Projector Review: Overview
11-19-2007 - Art Feierman
Panasonic PT-AE2000U
Image Quality
General Performance
Summary, Pros, Cons
PT-AE2000U Update
Check out how the Panasonic PT-AE2000U fared in our comparison report.
Click to read the head-to-head Panasonic PT-AE2000U vs. Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB projector.
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Click to read the head-to-head Panasonic PT-AE2000U vs. Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector.
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Editor's note: The PT-AE2000U originally received for this review was a pre-production sample, and as is typical, some "issues" were noted. I followed up with a request for a full production unit, expecting those issues to be resolved, and it turns out, they were. Click on the Update link above or at the top or bottom of each page of this review, to read my comments after working with the 2nd PT-AE2000U - a full production version of the projector.
Panasonic PT-AE2000U Projector Highlights:
- 1080p native resolution
- Significantly brighter than its somewhat dim predecessor, the PT-AE1000U
- Film-like qualities, most impressive for a LCD based home projector
- Good out of the box color
- Bright enough for screens up to 125" (room conditions allowing)
- Extremely flexible in terms of placement in your room, thanks to zoom lens with wide 2:1 range, and lots of lens shift control
- Initial pricing $2699, with free year warranty promo thru 12/31/07
- Excellent price performance
What we have here, is a second generation 1080p home cinema projector. The PT-AE2000U looks like, and for the most part "cooks like", the PT-AE1000U it replaces. That said, while there aren't any earthshaking changes, the new PT-AE2000U is a better projector today, than the PT-AE1000U was when it was released a year ago. Most notably, the earlier version was underpowered compared to the competition, whereas the new PT-AE2000U is at least average in terms of brightness. Contrast has roughly doubled, to a claimed 16,000:1. That yields a significant gain in black level and shadow detail performance, to go along with the brightness improvement.
So, what we have here, is an LCD based 1080p projector with good film-like performance, invisible pixel structure (no screen door effect - period), and tremendous placement flexibiity. Out of the box performance is very good, needing only a quick click or three to make it really excellent.
All of that combines to make the PT-AE2000U worthy of our Hot Product Award. A couple of notes, however, before getting started.
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Unlike last year, when the PT-AE1000U was the least expensive 1080p projector when first shipped, this time around, the PT-AE2000U is in the middle of the pack - in terms of price, among the 1080p LCD projectors. The new Sanyo PLV-Z2000 which I also really liked, is several hundred dollars less, and has a longer warranty. The Epson competition is priced about the same, while the Mitsubishi HC6000 is definitely more expensive.
Uh-oh! Not again! Last year, the PT-AE1000U reviewed was a pre-production model sent directly from Japan. That pre-production projector had some serious problems, most notably very uneven color across the screen (something, it seems that is fairly common on pre-production projectors). As a result, the PT-AE1000U initially did not receive an award. Less than a month later, we got in a full production version, and it was significantly improved, and we awarded the AE1000U, our Hot Product Award in December 2006.
It almost seems to be an instant replay. The PT-AE2000U I received this time, was again a pre-production unit (the top cover wasn't even fully secured.) This time it came to me indirectly - from Japan, to another reviewer, then to me.
And, once again, there is a definite problem with color unevenness. I should also mention, based on experience, pre-production units almost consistently tend to be a bit less bright than full production projectors. As a result, I have asked for a full production version (which should arrive within two weeks or so of posting this). Unlike last time, however, even with the color unevenness (which is definitely not as bad as last year's), and with the likely lower brightness than a production projector, the PT-AE2000U puts an image on the screen fully worthy of our award. In other words, it does a great job even with the minor flaws that should be attributed to this unit being pre-production.
The color imbalance, however, makes grayscale calibration a problem. Settings that make the center of the screen just right, are too warm (red) or two cool (blue), in different parts of the screen. This has been showing up in many of the photos found in the review. I have rejected about half of the images that I usually use. I will reshoot those when I get the production unit in, and I will add them to the existing review, along with some additional commentary about the production version of the PTAE2000U. This problem also calls in question the actual temperature measurements, and grayscale settings I am publishing on the General Performance page (they will be updated with the new unit).
Panasonic PT-AE2000U Projector: Basic Specs
Technology: 3LCD
Native Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
Brightness: 1200 lumens
Contrast: 16,000:1
Zoom Lens ratio: 2:1
Lens shift: Vertical and horizontal (manual)
Lamp life: 2000 hours at full power
Weight: 1
Warranty: 1 Year Parts and Labor
Click here for more complete PT-AE2000U specifications and brochure.
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Panasonic PT-AE2000U Home Theater Projector: Physical Tour
The PT-AE2000U is finished in a dark gray, and is basically a moderately large rectangular box. From a styling standpoint, it certainly won't win any awards. Fortunately the vast majority of us hardly care at all, what the projector itself looks like, only how good the projected image is. Facing the front of the PT-AE2000U, the large lens is center mounted. Also on the front to the right of the lens, is a barely visible infra-red sensor for the Panasonic projector's remote control.
That lens is motorized, for both focus and zoom, always a nice touch. (It's great to be able to stand a foot from the screen when focusing, so that you can be sure you have it as sharp as possible). It offers a 2:1 zoom ratio, which for a 100" diagonal, 16:9 screen, allows the front of the projector to be as close as 9 foot 10 inches or as far back as 19 feet, 8 inches.
Moving to the top of the PTAE2000U, you won't find the traditional control panel, but there are two rotary dial controls, one each, for horizontal and vertical lens shift. More on the lens shift in the General Performance section. Also, along the front edge of the top, are three indicator lights - the usual power/standby, temperature, and lamp indicators.
There is a control panel, and like with the older PT-AE1000U, it is on the left side (if looking from the back), hidden behind a spring release door. Other than being hidden from normal view, it is typical of control panels on most projectors: Power and Menu buttons, the traditional four arrow keys in a diamond layout, with a center Enter button. Then, further to the right, Input Select, and below it the Return key. On the far right, are the controls for the motorized zoom and focus.
That takes us to the back of the PT-AE2000U. Here things are a little different than the PT-AE1000U, as the new Panasonic has added a 3rd HDMI input, which for those lacking an AV receiver with switching (or an HTPC), can be a real plus - one for satellite/cable, one for a hi-def DVD player, (or maybe two, if the Blu-ray, HD-DVD war doesn't end), and perhaps a computer with an HDMI output.
PT-AE200U Input Panel: Oops! Sorry, a little out of focus!
After the three HDMI's, there's still the usual complement of other inputs, including two component video inputs, one standard (analog) computer input, and the usual composite video and S-video inputs. Lastly, an RS-232 for command and control, by a room controller, computer, etc.
Time to consider the Panasonic's Image Quality, in the next section.
Panasonic PT-AE2000U
Image Quality
General Performance
Summary, Pros, Cons
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SCMS-COCHIN Breaks All Previous Records With 53 Recruiting Companies This Year
The placements at School of Communications & Management Studies, Cochin (SCMS-COCHIN) saw all-round growth this year, both in terms of packages and the number of companies visiting its campus.
Cochin (I-Newswire) September 7, 2012 - The placements at School of Communications & Management Studies, Cochin (SCMS-COCHIN) saw all-round growth this year, both in terms of packages and the number of companies visiting its campus. Industry has given a decisive thumbs-up to one of the top B-schools in South India, with more than 50 companies from Manufacturing, IT, Banking, Financial services, Insurance, Media, Retail, FMCG, Consultancy and Market research flocking to the campus, both from India and abroad.
The average compensation package ranged between Rs. 4- 5.5 lakhs per year. The top corporations amongst the 53 Companies that recruited from SCMS-COCHIN this year included Vodafone, Deloitte, Castrol, ICICI Securities, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, Al Essa Group (Kuwait), Madura Fashion and Lifestyle, Wipro BPO, Madras Cements, Thomas Cook, Airtel, British Paints, ITC, Coca Cola, Catholic Syrian Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra, IOB, Café Coffee Day and IDBI.
"At SCMS-COCHIN, the placement season starts well in advance. By the time it does, students have not only completed their internships, but have had enough time to discuss and clear all the doubts that would've arisen during their respective SIPs, with the faculty and peers in the class," says Mr. George Joseph, Manager Corporate Relations and part of the placement cell. "SCMS-COCHIN has corporate relations officers based in all major cities across India, who liaise continually with the human resources heads of all major corporations, ensuring that they have a smooth visit to the institute for on-campus recruitment."
SCMS-COCHIN follows a completely transparent placement process, with corporate recruiters sending the desired job profiles and compensation packages to the institute. SCMS-COCHIN, in turn, shares the information with students. Interested students then register and indicate their preference with the placement department.
"This system works well to the advantage of both the student and the recruiting firm," says Aditya Patil, a student of the 2012 batch, who has been placed with a top-notch firm. "Rather than run after every opportunity, we can channelise our energy into cracking the organisation in which we are genuinely interested. Organisations, of course, do not have to go through the entire batch – but only the truly interested - when they arrive on campus for the interviews."
All students, whether registered for a particular company or not, attend the Pre-Placement Talk (PPT) given by the company. This is in keeping with the ethos of the SCMS-COCHIN academic council, which looks upon the placement process as an extension of the institution's pedagogy.
"We believe in letting students gather as much information as possible from the visiting corporations," observes Professor Pramod Thevannoor, Director SCMS Group . "Profiles of the registered students are shared with the corporation's HR department, and the short-listed students are presented to the recruiters. But by allowing other students, not interested in a particular organisation, to be at the Pre-Placement talk given by the company concerned, we let the future managers get an overall feel of the market and how organisations think and behave in the world today. It is something that they will gain from in the long run."
Over the years, SCMS-COCHIN students have gained placements in high-end firms and its alumni occupy enviable posts in India and abroad. Fully aware of this, SCMS-COCHIN has often acknowledged the contribution of its fantastic alumni body in its growth story.
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A New Orleans City Council member wants to delay a plan to build a new football stadium at Tulane University, saying the public had no input on the proposal.
Susan Guidry is working to make sure neighbors have a voice on future major developments in residential areas.
Lindsay Lanaux has fond memories of the old football stadium on Tulane's campus, so when it comes to talk of a new one, she has already staked her position.
"I'm glad it's coming home, because when I was a child, I went to Tulane Stadium and went to football games, and it was a great fun family experience, and I would like to enjoy the same thing today," Lanaux said.
The stadium would be built right in the middle of an uptown neighborhood. When it comes to the Tulane gridiron, the battle lines have been drawn.
"You have to have some city oversight, and that's a reasonable request," attorney Jane Booth said.
Booth is an attorney for the grassroots group, Save Our Neighborhoods. They have launched a campaign complete with an online petition yard signs with concerns about the stadium.
Now the group has picked up the support of Guidry, who is calling for the creation of an interim zoning district.
Guidry said the interim zoning district would allow more transparency when it comes to such a large-scale project. Officials with Tulane worry it will only slow it down.
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Hot nights, cold beer and plenty of choices from local breweries
Have you ever thought about what it means to drink seasonally? That's when your beverage choice directly relates to the time of year. Pumpkin ale in the fall feels right. Just like a big, bold Imperial stout tastes perfect in the dead of a brutal Syracuse winter. And we can't forget summer, when warm nights just cry out for a light, sudsy cool down.
Crisp refreshing beers go right along with blistering hot days. Barbecues in the sun are often joined by the ubiquitous light American lager. In addition to that type of beer, there are many other styles that you can try at your next cookout, many of them produced right here in New York state.
At Empire Brewing Company, our Summer Ale has quickly become a hit. Inspired by a German pilsner, this beer is a varietal using all German Hallataur hops, which give the beer a distinct earthy flavor and a crisp, clean finish. German pilsner malt is also used in this beer, but we ferment the brew with our clean, American house ale yeast to give it a unique flavor. It is then finished with a touch of dried lemon peel, lending the beer a citrus quality that screams summer to your taste buds. I like to pair this beer with a nice grilled burger, or a bowl of steamed clams or mussels.
Another beer we make at Empire, which is produced yearround but definitely perfect for the summertime, is our White Aphro. It is a Belgian-style white ale, spiced with ginger, lavender and lemon peel. This spicing schedule marks a twist from the traditional white ale spices which generally include coriander and orange peel. This beer drinks very smooth and refreshing, and is perfect for a hot summer day.
Two other local breweries brew this style of beer as well. Cooperstown's Brewery Ommegang makes a Belgian Wit that is a classic example of the style using the traditional spices of coriander and orange peel.
Some people like to squeeze an orange slice directly into the pint for an even more refreshing citrus flavor.
Swallow Wit, made by Syracuse brewery Middle Ages Brewing Co., is another example of this style. This beer slightly varies on the style, however, because it is brewed with English malts and an English yeast strain, as opposed to Belgian ingredients.
Brooklyn Summer Ale, brewed by Brooklyn Brewery, has also recently hit the shelves and taps in Syracuse. This beer is English in style, and made with the combination of English and American hops. A "light dinner ale" is the way the beer was described to me by Rich Jarvis, Brooklyn Brewery's upstate New York representative. It's a great beer with a lot of flavor, and not too much alcohol.
In fact, most of the beers I have discussed are between 5 percent to 6 percent alcohol by volume. They are great with steamed shellfish, salads and other summer fare such as hamburgers and hot dogs. All the beers mentioned are produced right here in New York state and can be found either at grocery stores or on tap at your favorite you break a sweat cutti ng pub. Next time you break a sweat cutting the grass or gardening, reach for a fresh, locally made summer beer.
Tim Butler is director of Brewing Operations at Empire Brewing Company, 120 Walton St.