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Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The hepatitis A virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation that affects your liver's ability to function.
You're most likely to contract hepatitis A from contaminated food or water or from close contact with someone who's already infected. Mild cases of hepatitis A don't require treatment, and most people who are infected recover completely with no permanent liver damage.
Practicing good hygiene — including washing your hands often — is one of the best ways to protect against hepatitis A. Effective vaccines are available for people who are most at risk.
Hepatitis A signs and symptoms typically don't appear until you've had the virus for a few weeks. Signs and symptoms of hepatitis A include:
Signs and symptoms of hepatitis A usually last less than two months, but may last as long as six months. Not everyone with hepatitis A develops signs or symptoms.
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have signs or symptoms that worry you.
If you've been exposed to hepatitis A, you may prevent infection by having a hepatitis A vaccine or immunoglobulin therapy within two weeks of exposure. Ask your doctor or your local health department about receiving the hepatitis A vaccine if:
Hepatitis A is caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus. The hepatitis virus is usually spread when a person ingests tiny amounts of contaminated fecal matter. The hepatitis A virus infects the liver cells and causes inflammation. The inflammation can impair liver function and cause other signs and symptoms of hepatitis A.
Hepatitis A virus can be transmitted several ways, such as:
You're at increased risk of hepatitis A if you:
A small number of people with hepatitis A will continue to experience signs and symptoms of infection for several weeks longer than usual. For these people, hepatitis A signs and symptoms may go away and then reappear over several weeks. Though the signs and symptoms occur over a longer period of time, this form of hepatitis A infection is not more serious than a hepatitis A infection that causes the usual signs and symptoms.
In rare cases, hepatitis A can cause acute liver failure, which is a loss of liver function that occurs suddenly. People with the highest risk of this complication include those with chronic liver diseases and older adults. Acute liver failure requires hospitalization for monitoring and treatment. In some cases, people with acute liver failure may require a liver transplant.
If someone close to you is diagnosed with hepatitis A, contact your doctor or your local health department to determine whether you may need the hepatitis A vaccine to prevent infection.
If you have signs and symptoms of hepatitis A, make an appointment with your family doctor or a general practitioner.
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For hepatitis A, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask other questions that come to mind during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may allow more time later to cover other points you want to address. Your doctor may ask:
Blood tests are used to detect the presence of hepatitis A in your body. A sample of blood is taken, usually from a vein in your arm, and sent to a laboratory for testing. Your doctor may also discuss your signs and symptoms as part of making a diagnosis.
No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals completely in a month or two with no lasting damage.
Hepatitis A treatment usually focuses on coping with signs and symptoms of hepatitis A infection. For instance:
If you have hepatitis A, you can take steps to reduce the risk that you may pass the virus to others. Take steps to:
No complementary or alternative medicine treatments have proved helpful in preventing or treating hepatitis A infection.
One herb that continues to attract attention for its touted liver-health properties is milk thistle. Proponents of milk thistle recommend the herb to treat jaundice and other liver disorders. People take milk thistle as a capsule, extract or infusion.
Small studies of milk thistle treatment for liver disease have shown mixed results. Many of the studies have been poorly designed, making it difficult for researchers to draw conclusions about the usefulness of milk thistle.
If you're interested in trying milk thistle, discuss the benefits and risks with your doctor.
If you've been diagnosed with hepatitis A, you may be afraid of what it means for your health and worried that you might pass the virus to others. To help you cope, consider trying to:
The hepatitis A vaccine can prevent infection with the virus. The hepatitis A vaccine is typically given in two doses — initial vaccination followed by a booster shot six months later. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following individuals receive a hepatitis A vaccine:
If you're concerned about your risk of hepatitis A, ask your doctor about whether the vaccine is right for you.
If you're traveling in regions where hepatitis A outbreaks occur, you can help prevent infection by peeling and washing all your fresh fruits and vegetables yourself and by avoiding raw or undercooked meat and fish. Drink bottled water and also use it when brushing your teeth. Ask for your beverages to be served without ice. If bottled water isn't available, boil tap water before drinking it.
Thoroughly wash your hands often to help protect yourself from infection. Wash after using the toilet, before preparing food or eating, and after changing a baby's diaper. Also, don't share towels, eating utensils or toothbrushes.
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Update 2:04 p.m.
Connecticut police say that in-state residents can call Infoline at 211 for information about how individuals or businesses can support the victims and their families of the Sandy Hook School shooting, including those offering counseling services.
"Assistance may include, but is not limited to, victims' assistance agencies, counselors, Religious or ministry services, dog therapy, transportation services, and any other type of support goods or services," the police say in a press release issued on the agency's website.
Sandy Hook Elementary School Princial Dawn Hochsprung's family have established a scholarship fund in her name to benefit graduates of her alma mater, Naugatuck (CT) High School, which is local less than 20 miles from the Newtown school. Details here. To contribute to the fund, please bring your donation to one of our offices, or mail to WCTFCU, 772 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762. or WCTFCU, 24 Rowan Street Extension, Danbury, CT 06811. For additional information, you can speak with a credit union representative at 203-758-9500 or 800-992-2226.
And here is a nice list from the Huffington Post about how people can help through various organizations local to Newtown, regional and national:
- Sandy Hook School Support Fund: United Way, a global nonprofit that works to improve families and individuals' education, income stability and health, has set up the Sandy Hook School Support Fund through its Western Connecticut chapter. The fund will provide support services to the families that have been affected by the mass shooting. Donations can be mailed to: Sandy Hook School Support Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank 39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 or submitted online here.
- Danbury Hospital: Danbury hospital has partnered with other local counseling and mental health agencies within the community and is providing crisis intervention services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out how you can contribute here.
- Noah's Ark of Hope Fund: Six-year-old Noah Pozner -- the youngest of the 20 children killed during the shooting on Friday -- leaves behind four siblings, including his twin sister and best friend, Arielle. Supporters have set up the Noah's Ark of Hope Fund to provide the little boy's siblings with counseling services, education and basic needs. Donations can be made online and checks can be mailed to Congregation Adath Israel, P.O. Box 623, Newtown, CT 06470 with "For the Family of Noah Pozner" in the memo line.
- Friends of the Engel Family Fund: Olivia Engel, 6, was shot and killed during the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. To help the family of the little girl who longtime family friend, Dan Merton, said "had perfect manners" and was the "teacher's pet, the line leader," supporters have set up the Friends of the Engel Family Fund. Find out how you can donate here.
- Sandy Hook Elementary School Victims Relief Fund: Ryan Kraft, a former Sandy Hook student who babysat for Adam Lanza -- the shooter who carried out the massacre on Friday -- was inspired to set up the Sandy Hook Elementary School Victims Relief Fund, according to CBS Los Angeles. Money raised will be used to help victims, families and others affected by the tragedy and donations will be directed to the Sandy Hook Elementary School PTSA, according to the fundraising site. Find out how you can get involved here.
- Newtown Memorial Fund: The Newtown Memorial Fund aims to help victims' families pay for funeral costs, set up a community-wide memorial and a college scholarship fund for the students of the Newtown Public Schools. Find out how you can get involved here.
Emilie Parker Memorial Fund: Emilie Parker, 6, was one of 26 victims killed on Friday in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. To support Emilie's parents, Robbie and Alissa, in paying for medical expenses, arranging for a funeral in Utah and taking off from work to spend time with family, friends and relatives have set up the
Emilie Parker Memorial Fund. Checks can be mailed to: Emilie Parker Memorial PO Box 12751
Ogden, UT 84412-2751. To donate via PayPal, use the email email@example.com.
- My Sandy Hook Family Fund: A group of Newtown parents have created My Sandy Hook Family Fund to tend to the immediate needs of the victims' families. So far the fund has raised over $30,000 and aims to hit $2 million. Organizers are working to provide anything from airline tickets and hotel accommodations for out-of-town family members to attend funerals to delivering warm meals for grieving parents. Find out how you can donate here.
Newtown Youth and Family Services: Newtown Youth & Family Services, Inc., a nonprofit mental health clinic, remained open for emergency counseling over the weekend for families, community members or staff involved in the Sandy Hook
Elementary school tragedy and is accepting donations.Find out how you can help here.
- Newtown Parent Connection: The Newtown Parent Connection, a nonprofit that addresses issues of substance abuse, also offers bereavement group counseling on the first Wednesday of every month. The organization told The Huffington Post that it's going to try to bring in additional counselors to accommodate the needs of those affected by the Sandy Hook shooting. Find out how you can help here.
- Project Linus : Project Linus, a nonprofit that brings comfort to children in crisis, has arranged to send more than 700 warm, cozy handmade blankets to children affected by this latest shooting, according to an email sent to The Huffington Post. Find out how you can get involved here.
- The American Red Cross: The American Red Cross of Connecticut provided more than 50 units of blood platelets and plasma to the Danbury Hospital, where some of the victims were transported, spokesperson Melanie Pipkin told the Huffington Post. The aid organization has also distributed food and water to first responders and is setting up a family reception center that will provide initial grief counseling. The aid organization is not seeking blood donations at this time and is asking supporters to reach out to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Find out how you can get involved here.
Update 1:43 p.m.
The " My Sandy Hook Family Fund" has been established by local Sandy Hook, CT parents and friends dedicated to providing support the victims' families.
Update 12:30 p.m., Dec. 18
The following information comes from a user-generated Announcement posted on Newtown Patch:
- Snowflakes for Sandy Hook: Please help the students of Sandy Hook have a winter wonderland at their new school! Get Creative!! No two snowflakes are alike. Make and send snowflakes to Connecticut PTSA, 60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06514, by January 12, 2013.
- Coins for Sandy Hook: Students can collect spare change to support their peers at Sandy Hook. Other fundraising ideas include Walk- A -Thons, Spirit Days, Pajama Days, etc. Please send contributions to "Connecticut PTSA Sandy Hook Fund" by February 14, 2012.
- Ongoing Fundraising Efforts: Donations are being accepted indefinitely to the: "Connecticut PTSA Sandy Hook Fund" to support the ongoing needs of the Sandy Hook Community. Send checks to "Connecticut PTSA, 60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06514.
Mail snowflakes or donations to: Connecticut PTSA, 60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103, Hamden, CT 06514. Phone: 203-281-6617
Updated, 4:44 p.m.
For a list of obituaries and charities from the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims, click here.
Updated, 3:37 p.m., Dec. 17
The U.S. Postal Service has set up a post office box for the public to send its condolences to Newtown. You can send letters and cards to P.O. Box 3700, Newtown, CT 06470.
Original Story
In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy at Sandy Hook School Friday people from all over the world—in Connecticut, California, Canada and much farther away in Australia and India—sent an outpouring of support and want to know how they can help.
If you want to be notified via email of ways to provide comfort and support during this difficult time, please post in the comments section: "I want to help."
Patch will continue to update this article with ways to help—posting updates to the story as well as in the comments thread, triggering an email notification to commenters—and if you know of an organization or fundraiser providing assistance, let us know in the comments section, too.
Already the United Way of Western Connecticut, in partnership with Newtown Savings Bank, created the Sandy Hook School Support Fund to help provide support services to the families and community that are affected.
Check donations may be mailed to:
Sandy Hook School Support Fund
c/o Newtown Savings Bank
39 Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
If you have questions on the fund, you may call 800-461-0672.
A former Sandy Hook Elementary School student named Ryan Kraft, also a longtime neighbor of the Lanza family, posted a Local Voices blog on Newtown Patch saying he set up a fund to help heal his community.
The link to the fund site is here — http://www.crowdrise.com/SHSRelief — and according to Kraft, all monies are directed toward the school's PTSA organization.
Helpful Links
- Victims Relief Fund set up by former SHS student and Lanza family neighbor
- United Way's Sandy Hook Support Fund Announcement
- Checks may also be dropped off at any Newtown Savings Bank branch location.
- How to Donate With a Credit Card
More links to Newtown Patch's coverage here:
- Reaction: Sandy Hook School Shooting
- Police Raid Sandy Hook Home Hours After Shooting
- [PHOTOS] Newtown School Shooting

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Dodgers make dent in All-Star voting
Garciaparra among players to climb in latest vote totals
PITTSBURGH -- Five Dodgers improved their standings this week in online voting for the National League All-Star team, led by first baseman Nomar Garciaparra.
Garciaparra, a six-time All-Star, jumped from fourth in voting at first base to third, trailing only St. Louis' Albert Pujols and Milwaukee's Prince Fielder.
Russell Martin, who wasn't even on the All-Star ballot last year, rose from fourth in the online voting at catcher to third, behind former Dodger Paul Lo Duca and Atlanta's Brian McCann.
Jeff Kent, fifth in online voting at second base last week, climbed to fourth behind Philadelphia's Chase Utley, Houston's Craig Biggio and Milwaukee's Rickie Weeks.
And two Dodgers who did not rank among leaders at their positions last week -- shortstop Rafael Furcal and outfielder Juan Pierre -- made the leaderboard this week, Furcal ranking fifth and Pierre 15th.
Fans can cast their votes for starters up to 25 times with the Monster 2007 All-Star Online Ballot at MLB.com and all 30 club sites until Thursday, June 28, at 8:59 p.m. PT.
Fans will again be given the opportunity to cast another All-Star vote immediately following the 2007 MLB All-Star Game Selection Show Presented by Chevrolet, which will be televised by TBS on Sunday, July 1. Baseball fans around the world will be able select the final player on each All-Star team via the Monster.com 2007 All-Star Final Vote.
Selecting the rosters isn't the end of the fun in 2007, either. Concluding the All-Star balloting process, fans will have the opportunity to participate in the official voting for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player presented by Chevrolet at the All-Star Game via the Monster.com 2007 All-Star Game MVP Vote at MLB.com.
The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports and televised around the world by Major League Baseball International. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive national radio coverage, while MLB.com will offer extensive online coverage and MLB Radio will have exclusive play-by-play coverage of the game on the Internet.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Dark Lord Imperial Stout - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub
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Ratings: 3,273 | Reviews: 1,151 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by bentonquest:
New York
4.5/5 rDev +5.1%
07-05-2012 13:26:12 | More by bentonquest
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4.75/5 rDev +11%
Stood in line at DLD 2009 to pick this up. I let it sit for a little while but I got some good news and felt like it was a good celebration drink.
A: Cut off the white wax and poured aggressively. It's black and viscous with a hint of red. Tiny bit of ruby red showing through on the edge against the light. Fizzy small dark coffee copper head that dissipates quickly. No head to provide lace but it leaves an oily coating on the glass.
S: Grainy, roasted malt, fruity - black currant type smell. Hint of whisky type booze but not much.
T: Lovely. Dark chocolate, burned acidic coffee. Hint of tart dark fruit. A little burn from the alcohol but barely noticeable. Really dry woody aftertaste that makes you want to go in for another sip. As the drink warmed more, the tartness become more prominent and the sweetness became more intense - really nice.
M: Amazingly thick and smooth stuff. Hint of carbonation gives it a wee bit of life but who cares, it's like an awesome beer milkshake!
D: Very excited about having it. No regrets. Met the hype. Serving it warmer than recommended definitely was the way to go. Dangerous stuff - very potent but the alcohol is pretty well masked and it's so tasty, you find yourself drinking it quicker than you intended. Really great brew.
07-17-2009 04:16:32 | More by sgoodship
5/5 rDev +16.8%
Appearance This one is interesting even before you pour it. Hold a flashlight up to the cool-looking artisan bottle and you will see mounds of sediment. It looks like theres more sediment in there than beer.
Watch it again as you pour it from the bottle. It really does ooze instead of flow. I have to go back through my other reviews and delete any reference to motor oil after seeing this stuff come out of the bottle.
This 13.00% ABV monster actually brought along a great head. The head is so darkly browned its almost black itself. This truly is the Dark Lord.
Smell I cant even think of any way to describe this without sounding like Im exaggerating. The malts are burnt, there are about eight different scents of coffee and espresso styles in there, and the fruits are enormous. Every dark fruit Ive ever had is in this nose. The alcohol is there but in a really good sort of way. Think Kettle One.
Taste The flavors are like a crowd of people at a pub each one calling for the bartenders attention. I can hear some screaming, Coffee, espresso, and others calling out for, Dark, heavily roasted and burnt malts. The fruit table in the back room is really getting rowdy.
If I had to focus on one group of flavors it would have to be the fruits. They are giant, hybrid fruits that have genetically mutated into unnatural monsters. The cherries and apricots are like giant boulders avalanching down a mountainside. The dates are bigger than a Boeing 747. All of these giant fruits are covered in a chocolate mudslide of historic proportions (think, cheesy 1970s The Blob movies).
Mouthfeel This really does cause one to pause and reassess ones definition of a full-bodied beer. Do I have to go back and change all the other big beers Ive had to medium? Its almost as if they made a thick stout then reduced it down in a saucepan.
This redefines smooth. It just oozes along your teeth and gums. Its like a really good, sexy, juicy French kiss. Think, Making out with Pamela Anderson after she just ate a box of Belgian chocolates. If this beer had a finger sticking out the side of the bottle Id put a wedding ring on it.
Drinkability I dont think it would be accurate to say that it, masks the alcohol, because theres no question when drinking this that its got a high ABV. The alcohol is just so good, like really good, high-quality vodka. You know its booze, but it goes down like water.
I can sincerely say, without sounding too over-the-top, that this is smoother than water. It is just that good. This is so far above any other Stout that Ive had its a shame that I cant give it anything higher than all 5s.
Comments The most unbelievable part of this story is that the bottle wasnt even mine. Skyhand was incredible enough to split it with me. Now THAT has to be the ultimate BA sharing experience. Id push my mama down a flight of stairs if she tried to take a sip of my Dark Lord.
Update Yes, skyhand was kind enough to share with me a 2005 just after release. It gave us an opportunity to evaluate this amazing beer at a young age.
At this stage, the bitterness was much stronger and the flavors a little less blended together. I think for 2005 they also changed the filtering process because this bottle lacked sediment of any kind.
Overall, is it still a perfect 5.0? Yes, indeedee, it certainly is. This is the pinnacle of the ADS style and stands apart from the crowd like Tiger Woods at a childs Putt-Putt golf park.
12-25-2004 21:07:01 | More by RoyalT
4.78/5 rDev +11.7%
I owe a great thanks to Nchrist13, Nick, for bringing me this bottle from Dark Lord Day 2006. I kept this beer in my fridge for one year and cracked it on Dark Lord Day 2007 in honor of the event.
Appearance is as described on the bottle. Engine oil body with a fomenting carbonation that creates a brown, bubbly head rising from the depths. Lacing is minimal but each swoosh of the glass reinvigorates the head. It persists beautifully for the duration.
Complicated aroma. Lots of molasses and candied dark fruit, coffee, chocolate, boozy cherries, plums, currants, caramel and vanilla.
Equally complicated flavor. Lots of molasses. Very sweet but balanced by those lovely FFF hops. Tons of fruit. Vinous and diverse with most every dark/black fruit one can think of and hints of the tropics. Some Belgian tropical/fruity/yeasty booziness. Cappuccino and French vanilla. Pine resin in the finish.
Warming on the throat but not burning. Mysterious mouthfeel. Sweet and smooth then bitter and harsh. Warm and comfy then intense and challenging. Molten. Public Enemy are liars. Believe the hype
05-01-2007 16:18:31 | More by DaPeculierDane
4.75/5 rDev +11%
07-14-2014 02:39:02 | More by Smokesnotes
4.19/5 rDev -2.1%
Thanks to doobliebop for this one! 2012 edition with the red wax, shared with some people at a Super Bowl party. Pours a thick and viscous black color with a thin and measly tan head, even after a pretty aggressive pour. The beer looks pretty dark, commanding, and brash, so I'd say "Dark Lord" is a pretty fitting moniker.
The aroma on is super sweet; vanilla, cocoa powder, oaky and woody, with some creamy coffee mashed in there. Very sweet and roasty on the nose - nearly no hops or hop-like aromas are even detectable on the nose. But the aroma is still pretty fantastic. Caramel and huge brown sugar aromas come out more as this one warms up. It smells like a candy shop, no question about that. I typically like my stouts more bitter and not quite as sweet, but there's still no denying that this beer smells pretty damn good.
Dark Lord cascades over the palate with a super-creamy and smooth mouth feel, and the first and most prominent flavor that comes to mind is super sweet, burnt brown sugar. This beer is sweet as hell. Despite that, the sweetness is manageable, but still a little over the edge. The sweet vanilla and oak flavors come out next; molasses, syrup, coffee with a humongous dose of cream and sugar, sweet, dense currants and dates - all these flavors are present and constantly attacking the palate under the command of that brown sugar flavor that's still running strong.
This beer is certainly boozy, but definitely doesn't feel like 15% ABV; it's possible that the sweetness of this beer subdues the alcohol burn a little bit, and in turn, maybe that's what prevents the sweetness from being cloying, despite its sheer intensity. Tons of flavors clashing; a menagerie of flavors attacking your taste buds and stretching them to the limit. Carbonation is pretty low, the body is still thick and viscous, silky and creamy as hell.
This is one of the sweetest base stouts out there. Surprisingly enough, it wasn't too unmanageable or too cloying, but it was still pretty damn sweet. Then again, it was split 5-ways - I might be saying something else had I finished the entire 22 oz. bottle on my own. Though I typically prefer my RISs to have a heavy bitter offset from a huge hop addition, Dark Lord showed almost no hop character at all and was still pretty enjoyable to me. Vanilla, cocoa, caramel, molasses, dark fruits, oak... This is a great beer; though it may be too sweet to drink a bunch of, Dark Lord is awesome in small pours.
02-04-2013 05:25:33 | More by tectactoe
4.53/5 rDev +5.8%
2008 vintage.
A: Pitch black with a small brown head. The liquid is really viscous.
S: Huge aromas of roasted malts and dark chocolate. Some dark bread, soy sauce and licorice and molasses. A rich and powerful smell.
T: This one really fills the whole mouth with flavors. Every sip is like getting hit by a tidal wave. Roasted malts all around, sweet dark chocolate, more sweet toffee, coffee and caramel. Every now and then, a slightly burnt flavor develops. Woody notes. The taste is predominantly sweet. The finish is quite bitter with big notes of well integrated alcohol, salt, hints of licorice and soy sauce, and perhaps some hop notes.
M: Mouthfeel is off the chart on this one. Ridiculously big body, viscous like old engine oil and smooth beyond belief.
D: So, what to say about this one, the dark lord, one of the white whales? Well, it's just a great beer. Fantastic mouthfeel, rich and powerful taste, and very complex. However, it's a little on the sweet side, so it's not perfect. But I actually think it manages to live up to it's reputation.
07-20-2009 13:10:27 | More by ricke
4.5/5 rDev +5.1%
12-06-2013 18:07:34 | More by jono0101
4.2/5 rDev -1.9%
Poured this one(2009)playing world 8 of Mario 3.
Rich oily, completely opaque in color with much dirty brown head.
This is a sit and contemplate beer for sure. Low carbonation with dark chocolate roasty flavors. A bit smokey, dark red fruits(raspberry,cherry).
I enjoyed this festival, going next year and as long as they keep doing this. Love your neighbor.
09-02-2009 05:55:43 | More by brownbeer
4/5 rDev -6.5%
03-07-2014 06:03:14 | More by Schlais
2/5 rDev -53.3%
06-14-2014 21:02:44 | More by Spaten454
4.75/5 rDev +11%
11-27-2012 19:54:43 | More by ajkiser12
4.75/5 rDev +11%
03-03-2014 20:34:41 | More by delaced21
New York
3.53/5 rDev -17.5%
A - Dark brown w/ one finger of bubbly espresso coloured head.
S - Big coffee nose up front with some noticeable alcohol, roasted malts and char. There is a big sweetness here too that is balanced by the ABV somewhat.
T - Chocolate and coffee with a big bold molasses sweetness. Vanilla and dates and figs. Quite sweet which definitely hides the booze completely.
M - The feel is thick and syrupy with a long coating finish. It does go flat about halfway through the glass though.
O - This beer did not live up to the hype for me. I love the fact that it's 15% ABV as I wish more breweries would try to make beers this strong. It's definitely an above average stout and good for the high ABV but this beer is way overhyped. I would not trade for this considering what you have to give up to get a bottle.
05-22-2012 21:15:35 | More by SkiBum22
4/5 rDev -6.5%
03-22-2014 02:56:35 | More by Ben7773
4.45/5 rDev +4%
So here we are, Christmas 2011… 786 days after receipt of this bottle, a gift the night before my wedding from one of my groomsmen, I prepare to drink my first sips of Dark Lord. This is the 2007 bottling, picked up by my friend at Dark Lord Day 2007, which took place April 28th. So, it's been 1702 days since it was picked up, or about 4.66 years. The cap opens with a small pffft, not surprising, though I'm concerned since it's wax-dipped (silver) so I expected no oxidative damage or air leakage. The head starts about ¼" thick, and it is vocal, snapping and crackling like a cindering log. It's got a coagulated blood red hue to the deep brown color. Ok, maybe more mahogany, but the ruddy hues are unexpected. The beer coats the side of the glass in a brown, tobacco-juice like layer, and has a cola-like appearance. The coating layer is like looking through vintage negatives… The beer is not pitch black, it's a dark brown, but it looks like coke at the edges. The smell is, of course, deeply malty. Reminds me a bit of bourbon, but without the booze. Some serious mash… Cherry undertones, and lots of port and madeira wine taking charge of the nose. Plums are in there, as are some of the strongest, "freshest" raisin notes I've ever picked up from a beer. Fresh out of the box CA-raisins. Really prominent. Fig newton filling pretty robust as well. I get a bit of box board, and paper, hopefully that isn't an oxidation issue. I get almost no alcohol notes, which is just nuts at 13%+ABV. Ah, as it warms, and I swirl, the booze does get coaxed out. But much deeper and below the surface than anticipated. Slight burnt note, some chocolate, almost no coffee. It's big-time madeira style. Crazy. Oh wow, first sip down… it is thick! Very thick. I can feel the weight of it hit my stomach. My word, this is nice. Extraordinarily mellow, considering how big and bold a beer this is. Chocolate comes out quite a bit on the palate, more so than I would have expected from the nose. There are no burnt notes, nothing scorched, just thick, almost milky chocolate and cocoa. A bit of mocha flavor as well. Lots of molasses in the fade. Suggestions of black licorice and a splash of vanilla emerge, but its amazingly port- and madeira-like. It's rich without being sweet or at all cloying. Coats my front teeth in a way that makes me fear they'll be permanently stained. But the good Lord has blessed me with the opportunity to try this beer, and I'll embrace the risk. Finishes with a bit of charcoal and chalky dryness, which is a nice shift as the palate is dried out after all the rich maltiness, and, well, 'refreshed' is not the right word, but 'readied' for the next sip sounds about right. A very nice experience. Wish I had tried it fresh and had something to baseline it against, but it is quite a nice beer at nearly 5 years old and a very rewarding experience. Merry Christmas to me!!
12-26-2011 03:44:59 | More by AdvocateFan
4.58/5 rDev +7%
2009 release
A: Very dark black with no head
S: Dark roasted malts with chocolate and vanilla tones and some underlying raison/dark fruit.
T: The taste is all roasted malt and chocolate/vanilla/caramel. Very good taste and not too much of the alcohol comes through.
M: Lots of heat but not much carbonation. It's full and it's heavy.
D: This is the definition of a sipper.
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NEW YORK -- Extraordinary season. Extra painful end of the line.By the seventh inning of Thursday night's Game 7 at Shea Stadium, it became clear that the loser of this National League Championship Series would be aching into winter. By the ninth, it had turned into a Scorsese movie. Two groups of resolute men dueling with bats and baseballs in a steady drizzle. The loser's epilogue would be sad and disturbing. And so it went for the Mets, who died with their pennant-winning runs on base. "This is very tough," closer Billy Wagner said mere minutes after the Mets had drawn their last breath. "It's hard to look back on a great season when we're going home." "There's really nothing you can do to get over it," left fielder Cliff Floyd said. "You just have to let it ride itself out." It'll take a while for the hurt to fade. But when it finally does, with time the medication, a team and its fans will realize and appreciate the summer's accomplishments. The New York Mets fell short of expectations raised only by a spectacular season of resolve, during which they overcame some nagging hurdles convincingly enough to rule the NL East. These, after all, were the "That's all we got" Mets. That was the label hung on them by Floyd when key pitching injuries began to riddle their postseason prospects. Manager Willie Randolph was still riffing on that theme in the wake of the season-ending 3-1 loss to the Cardinals. "You go with what you have," Randolph said. "This team was successful because we didn't really waste sleep over who was here or who we didn't have." A strong bullpen and, foremost, a deep, powerful lineup carried the Mets over their own rotation woes, which were considerable and surfaced long before becoming conspicuous in the postseason. Randolph, with the help of pitching coach Rick Peterson and general manager Omar Minaya, did a remarkable job to earn 97 wins and a powerhouse reputation for a club that really was a tricycle in a race for four-wheelers. The lineup fit together like a perfect quilt. There were cool veterans and hyper youngsters. Speed was protected by brawn. The club's graybeards with distinctive pasts were willing to accept roles in the present, in the interest of team future. Carlos Beltran, Carlos Delgado and David Wright comprised the second 100-RBI trio in club history, totaling only six fewer RBIs (346) than the 1999 threesome of Mike Piazza, Robin Ventura and Edgardo Alfonzo. Jose Reyes' legs and Paul Lo Duca's controlled swing lit the fuse, reborn Jose Valentin helped turn the lineup over, and Endy Chavez provided a crutch for Floyd's weak legs. But the pitching staff, which began to smudge the blueprint when Victor Zambrano blew out his elbow on May 6, was like brown shoes with a black tuxedo.
With Martinez starting off (toe) and finishing (calf and shoulder) hurt, the Mets' nominal fifth-starter slot had as many names as a phone book: Brian Bannister, Mike Pelfrey, Dave Williams, Alay Soler, Geremi Gonzalez and Jose Lima had to combine for 30 starts -- as many as No. 2 starter Steve Trachsel.Not long after Orlando Hernandez became the solution, he became part of the problem, felled by a calf injury identical to that of Martinez. The Mets persevered through all that uncertainty, and clearly did not come up short because of it. John Maine and Oliver Perez started four of their seven NLCS games, and performed admirably in them. They fell short because some of the guys who shouldered the burden for six months buckled for one week.
|"The people in the room, I'm very proud of how we pulled together all year. We all thought we would pull it out at the end, with one of those dramatic wins. Didn't happen."
|-- David Wright
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The Photo Shoot
38 comments :
- leah said...
love the halloween costumes and congrats on the photo shoot!!
- November 6, 2012 at 6:09 AM
- andy said...
i live the guest house cant wait to see more! ! I love that you kept the original window! Boy the babies look great in there costumes my 4 year old hates hats as well. Have a great day Trina
- November 6, 2012 at 7:28 AM
- BaileyWife said...
Cannot wait to see the Feb issue! And I also admire Heather Bullard, although I doubt I will ever get the chance to meet her in person...I love her work!
- November 6, 2012 at 7:34 AM
- Deni said...
Hi Trina, I can't wait to see your guesthouse feature! Your home and lifestyle is such a great inspiration to many, including me. I am going to attempt that yummy pumpkin bread today. The babies are adorable in their costumes, everything is so exciting at that age!
- November 6, 2012 at 7:34 AM
- Denise Tyson said...
Graham's and Margaret's costumes are adorable...the lion & the lamb. Can't wait to see your guest house renovation and congratulations on the photo shoot.
- November 6, 2012 at 7:41 AM
- Keeping it Cozy said...
It sounds absolutely amazing! Again, congratulations on the feature and I can't wait to see it. The photo of your little critters is too cute!
- November 6, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Love. Sara, Ohio
- November 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM
- 5th and State said...
the anticipation of this article is so enticing trina. love the look of clean crisp white with a vintage vibe you do so well
my best!
- November 6, 2012 at 9:49 AM
- Tara {The Silver Lining} said...
What an amazing experience. Congrats on the opportunity! I'm looking forward to seeing the reveal of the photo spread. Your little ones look adorable!! haha
- November 6, 2012 at 10:41 AM
- Tammie@theresnoplacelikehome said...
I love the costumes and can't hardly wait to see the post about your guest house. EXCITED!!!
- November 6, 2012 at 11:26 AM
- Simply LKJ said...
Can't wait to see the guest house! And, the kiddos look so cute in their costumes.
- November 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM
- Natalie said...
It is a perfect color white! Congratulations! I'm living in a Gothic building in Italy, but I get romantic for the charm of back home. Your photographs are great.
- November 6, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- PURA VIDA said...
Trina..the essence of a life well in the living!
- November 6, 2012 at 3:55 PM
- Jenn A said...
Can't wait to get the February issue!!! So exciting!!!
- November 6, 2012 at 4:19 PM
- {Simply Cozy Nest} said...
Congratulations! The preview photos sure look fantastic!
- November 6, 2012 at 4:37 PM
- Mommabelle said...
I've been browsing your blog for some time now. Love your home!
We are on the slow road to renovating a very old home in GA. Sometimes when I read your posts that show a project, I really get tired just reading it, because I know just how much work it is!
Great work!
- November 6, 2012 at 9:09 PM
- Lee said...
Trina I can't wait to see it. How exciting! It's going to be beautiful I know. So happy for you.
- November 6, 2012 at 9:16 PM
- Kit said...
Oh how exciting! I can't wait. Of course I still have the issue when they featured your house at Christmas. Have a lovely November. Kit
- November 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM
- Vivacious Vegan said...
Hello Trina,
I have an award for you over at my blog! Thank you for your beautiful blog!
- November 6, 2012 at 11:57 PM
- Handplockat said...
Wonderful inspiration at you place hugs and congrats on the photo shoot!! from the north of Sweden
- November 7, 2012 at 12:36 AM
- VictoriaArt said...
I's just wonderful to see your babies grow and grow! Such a delight and wishing you all the best for the continued renovations and the coming holiday season!
PS: "Thanks" to Sandy we have our own substantial renovation ahead of us....
- November 7, 2012 at 8:43 AM
- kayce hughes said...
I am excited to see it!
- November 7, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Please post a blog with Heather's photo styling tips!!!
Can't wait to see the article!
- November 7, 2012 at 11:25 AM
Congrats!! Who knew an iphone could take such great pictures? I can't wait to see more pictures once you're allowed to post them. As ever, your kids are incredibly adorable. Thanks so much for sharing, Em
- November 7, 2012 at 5:38 PM
- Melaine Thompson said...
Congrats you guys! Can't wait to see it! Isn't Heather the sweetest? Love that girl! Hopefully someday we can meet, we aren't that far away from one another! xoxo, Melaine
- November 7, 2012 at 6:21 PM
- Designing Domesticity said...
Wow, can't wait to see the photos. I am sure they will be amazing! Thanks for sharing, liz
- November 8, 2012 at 11:59 AM
- Barbara (WA) said...
I'll be watching for the article in the February issue! I follow Heather Bullard on Pinterest, so cool you got to chat with her.
- November 8, 2012 at 1:55 PM
- Lisa said...
I've loved catching up with you all and the babies! Oh my goodness they are growing! Must be wonderful watching them discover gardens and tractors and all. What a fun full life! So looking forward to the magazine story. Sounds like you had a ball!
Take care,
XO Lisa
- November 9, 2012 at 1:54 AM
- Lynne said...
Love the first glimpses . . . look forward to the magazine and your photos too . . . AFTER.
Adorable costumes . . .
- November 9, 2012 at 7:45 AM
- Sivs hus said...
Hello, Wonderful pictures as always:-) Wish you a nice november weekend from Siv in Norway:-)
- November 9, 2012 at 11:54 AM
- An Urban Cottage said...
How fun! Look forward to getting a peek inside.
- November 9, 2012 at 4:30 PM
- Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...
Gorgeous! Cannot WAIT to see it...the pumpkin bread is divine looking...so WHAT were her tips??
The babies....Adorbs! Rawrrrr!
- November 10, 2012 at 12:29 PM
- A Country Farmhouse said...
STYLING TIPS were to place in natural light. She also picked out another antique knife from my drawer but it was too blurry to post.
She did a few other things like arrange slices so that they weren't too straight. All pictures were taken on my iPhone, which I rarely use so that was also a nice tutorial!
- November 12, 2012 at 1:17 AM
- Maria Elena said...
Congratulations on the feature! Can't wait to see the final product!
- November 13, 2012 at 5:34 AM
- heather cameron said...
so much fun isn't it. I'll be looking for your place in country living. Can't wait to see what you did in that cute space.
- November 13, 2012 at 11:05 PM
- Marc said...
One of my favorite times of the day is reading my favorite blogs, and this one is up at the top of my list. Inspirational and so well done. I am green with envy!
- November 15, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- Enie Dub said...
Wow your barn looks amazing!!! And I love the children in costume! ;-)
We had a photo shoot for a magazine in our house yesterday. It was really enjoyable and I especially liked to see how the stylist worked. I took a few pictures of the behind the scenes for my blog. I can't wait to see how the photos look when they get published!
Congrats on your shoot!
- November 19, 2012 at 4:46 AM
I just saw your guest house reno on the County Living Magazine site...it turned out great Trina & Mike. I will have to pick up a copy of the magazine tomorrow. Clean & cosy like the rest of your home. Here is the link-- http://cntry.lv/6035VSJl
- January 13, 2013 at 1:13 AM


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CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Rays manager Joe Maddon gave updates on Sam Fuld (tight right hamstring) and Luke Scott (tightness in right calf) on Tuesday.
"Sam's doing real well. Luke's fine too," Maddon said.
Fuld has seen a lot of Minor League action lately and could see more in Wednesday afternoon's game against the Blue Jays, even though he hits left-handed and lefty J.A. Happ is starting for the Blue Jays.
Meanwhile, Maddon was unsure about whether Scott would be available to play Wednesday.
"As far as I know, he's going to be fine," said Maddon when asked if Scott might be a question mark for Opening Day.
The calf has "a little knot in it," Scott said. "It's kind of bounced around my body, started in my left leg and now it's in my right leg."
A left-hamstring problem slowed Scott earlier in camp.
Scott was asked if he was concerned about not being ready for Opening Day.
"Is it a concern?" Scott asked. "It's not something I want to happen, because right now is when I want to start playing every day. I really want to get locked in. On Opening Day I really want to be locked in.
"But I got to make sure that there is no issue. I don't want to go out there if it's really tight and push and have something happen. It's just being smart. This is what Spring Training is for, working out these things."
Maddon sees positives in Hernandez's Tuesday outing
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Roberto Hernandez cruised for four scoreless innings Tuesday against the Phillies before surrendering four runs in the fifth and five in the sixth.
And this was the right-hander's last start before a decision is made regarding whether he or Jeff Niemann will be the team's No. 5 starter.
Hernandez said he wasn't doing anything different in his last two innings of work than he did in his first four. Even though Hernandez's final line was ugly -- nine earned runs in six innings -- Rays manager Joe Maddon wasn't upset about what he saw.
"I thought Roberto threw the ball well today," Maddon said. "A lot of the damage was done by balls hit on the ground. I thought he had good stuff, so I was not displeased by any of that.
"I thought the ball looked alive from the side. Really pitch efficient, which is important, I think. And again, with our regular-season defense being in the right spots, it could be good. I was not discouraged at all."
Maddon concluded by noting that Hernandez was a ground-ball pitcher, and this type of pitcher inducing ground balls "is not a bad thing."
As for the pending decision about who will be the team's fifth starter, Niemann will make his last start of spring Wednesday afternoon against the Blue Jays. Whichever one of the two does not win the job will go to the bullpen. Maddon said they will wait to make that decision until Wednesday.
Rays' roster likely set after Gomes sent to Triple-A
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Tampa Bay's roster appears to be set after right-hander Brandon Gomes received the news Tuesday morning that he had been optioned to Triple-A Durham.
The move essentially put the team's roster at 25 since catcher Craig Albernaz and right-hander Juan Carlos Oviedo, who are still in camp, are not considered to be in competition for jobs.
Oviedo, formerly known as Leo Nunez, had Tommy John surgery in September and is unlikely to pitch in the Majors this season. The Rays will likely place him on the 60-day disabled list.
"[Gomes] nailed Spring Training. He might have had the best Spring Training of any pitcher in camp," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "But looking at the macro situation, you have to look at the whole thing. We decided this is the best way to go right now."
Gomes felt like he did all he could to make the team.
"I threw the ball well," Gomes said. "I felt great all spring. It's a good sign going into the rest of the year. That's something I feel I can sustain. So keep going, keep doing what I've been doing and stay ready."
Tampa Bay's bullpen to begin the season will be as follows: Fernando Rodney, Joel Peralta, Jake McGee, Cesar Ramos, Kyle Farnsworth, Jamey Wright and the loser of the Roberto Hernandez/Jeff Niemann competition for the No. 5 spot.
Gomes basically lost out to veteran right-hander Wright, who signed a Minor League contract on Jan. 22.
"Honestly, the deal there is just trying to deal with the people that are available to you the best you possibly can at the moment," Maddon said. "I'm talking about depth. Brandon Gomes is good enough -- better than good enough -- to be a Major League pitcher today. He deserves to be a Major League pitcher today. And he could be a very productive Major League pitcher today. But right now we don't have that particular job for him at this moment.
"The flip side, again, I think Jamey Wright is going to pitch a lot better than what you saw in this Spring Training. It's a situation for us where this is kind of how we looked at it in the offseason working out."
Gomes said he understood the situation.
"It's just how it goes sometimes. It's how the game works," Gomes said. "Just go down there and stay ready for whenever the opportunity comes for me to come back up here."
The rest of the Opening Day roster will be as follows:
Outfielders: Sam Fuld, Desmond Jennings, Ben Zobrist, and Matt Joyce
Infielders: Evan Longoria, Yunel Escobar, Ryan Roberts, Kelly Johnson, Sean Rodriguez, James Loney
DH: Luke Scott
Catchers: Jose Molina and Jose Lobaton
Starting rotation: David Price, Jeremy Hellickson, Matt Moore, Alex Cobb, and Hernandez/Niemann.
Rays' advisor Zimmer to throw Opening Day first pitch
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Rays senior advisor Don Zimmer will be joined by his family to deliver the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Rays season-opening game against the Orioles at Tropicana Field on April 2 at 3:10 p.m. ET.
Zimmer, 82, is entering his 65th season in professional baseball. This will be his 54th Major League Opening Day. This is also his 10th season with the Rays, equaling his most years with one Major League club.
Zimmer has been a Major League coach, manager or advisor every year since 1971. During his career, he has worn the uniforms of 14 Major League teams. He signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1949 and broke into the Major Leagues as an infielder in 1954. His Major League playing career spanned 12 seasons with the Dodgers, Cubs, Mets, Reds and Senators.
Previous first pitches at Rays home openers:
1998: Hall of Famers Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Monte Irvin and Al Lopez
1999: Larry Doby
2000: Wade Boggs
2001: St. Petersburg Mayor David J. Fischer
2002: United States Army General Tommy Franks
2003: Jon Gruden and Rich McKay, Tampa Bay Bucs
2004: Winky Wright, World Junior Middleweight Champ
2005: Racing legend Michael Andretti
2006: Al Lopez, Jr., Al Lopez III and Al Lopez IV
2007: Governor Charlie Crist
2008: Governor Charlie Crist and Buccaneers' great Mike Alstott
2009: Governor Charlie Crist
2010: Admiral Eric Thor Olson, Commander, US Special Ops
2011: Florida Governor Rick Scott
2012: Jim Dundee, son of the late boxing legend Angelo Dundee
Tickets to the opener are available in a handful of sections at Tropicana Field. The team expects its eighth consecutive Opening Day sellout. Tickets are available at all regular Rays outlets including raysbaseball.com and raysbeisbol.com, the Tropicana Field box office, the Rays' Tampa office located at 400 N. Tampa Street, all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster phone, or by calling 1-888-FAN-RAYS.
Maddon welcomes high expectations for Rays
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- A reporter called to Joe Maddon's attention that Sports Illustrated predicted that the Rays will play in the 2013 World Series, where they will lose to the Nationals.
"I'll take it," Maddon said. "Not the losing part, but I'll take getting to the World Series. That's interesting. ... I was unaware of that. That's very complimentary."
In the past, greatness as anointed by Sports Illustrated has been said to be a jinx. Maddon didn't seem to be too worried about the attention.
"I love it," Maddon said. "I think it's great. You never run away from that kind of stuff. Expectations are good. I like expectations. I think it gives you something live up to. There may have been a time when you would run away from [being picked by Sports Illustrated] or cower a little bit. But I think we're beyond that. And I would like to believe that our players like hearing that kind of thing, too. So I think that's a good thing."
Maddon's wife concludes cross-country trip for charity
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Monday night, Joe Maddon's wife, Jaye Maddon, pulled the couple's RV into the driveway of their Tampa home, concluding a 2,600-mile cross-country road trip from their home in Long Beach, Calif.
Jaye was accompanied by her sons, Ryan, 26, and Dylan,19, and pets Winston (English bulldog) and Athena (Great Dane).
Jaye was collecting penny-a-mile pledges to benefit the Pet Pal Animal Shelter in St. Petersburg.
"Really proud of her. That's quite an achievement -- young lady, and two boys and two dogs. Could be a sitcom of some kind, going 2,500 miles in six days," Maddon said. "She did really well."
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Now that the starting position players have been announced for the 75th All-Star Game on July 13 in Houston, it is time to flip through those pages of Midsummer Classic history. Fans selected Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa to start in the NL outfield, marking the first time in Major League Baseball history that three active members of the 500 Home Run Club have started in any kind of outfield together.
Is this the greatest outfield in All-Star history? If one measures it merely by power numbers, then it certainly is. But no one with a real sense of baseball history would be so quick to coronate this year's NL trio, especially considering that all six of the 1957 All-Star Game's starting outfielders went on to become Hall of Fame legends. As it is, the career total of 1732 home runs between Bonds, Griffey and Sosa should be enough to let this trio stand on its own merits.
Mays, Aaron and Willie Stargell comprised the 1972 NL starting outfield. At the time, their combined home run totals were just pushing into the 1,500s. Nothing else comes close. The only time that future members of the 500 Home Run Club started together in an All-Star outfield was in that 1957 wonder group, when second-year Reds slugger Frank Robinson joined Aaron and Mays.
The beauty of the All-Star Game is that it puts the best players together in one game, and that has meant a procession of extraordinary outfield combinations and extraordinary outfielders. It has given us the occasional shooting star -- like two-sport sensation Bo Jackson, the MVP of the 1989 All-Star Game in Anaheim -- and the guys who seemed to be in the outfield forever, from Stan Musial and Mickey Mantle to Kirby Puckett and Tony Gwynn.
And every once in a while, you get to see something special, like three outfielders with at least 500 dingers under their belts standing side by side. While waiting for Bonds, Griffey and Sosa to take their place at Minute Maid Park together, here is a look at some of the other All-Star outfields that have commanded special attention over the years:
1933: The star of stars
Al Simmons of the White Sox was in center and Ben Chapman of the Yankees was in left, but let's face it, the first-ever All-Star Game was a chance to see one outfielder: The Babe. "Sure, he was old and he had a big waistline, but that didn't make any difference," said NL starting pitcher Bill Hallahan. "We were on the same field as Babe Ruth."
The Babe had hit the legendary Called Shot just the previous autumn on the north side of Chicago, and in the inaugural All-Star Game at Comiskey Park on the south side, he lived up to his own hype once again. Ruth hit the first-ever All-Star homer in the bottom of the third, giving the AL a 3-0 lead on its way to a 4-2 victory. The event's future was thus secured.
1941: The Boys of Midsummer
Ted Williams and DiMaggio would become All-Star fixtures in the AL outfield, and this joint appearance came during one of baseball's most treasured summers, remembered largely for that pair. Williams, hitting .405 at the All-Star break, was on his way to a .406 season -- the last time anyone hit .400 in a season. DiMaggio was in the middle of a record 56-game hitting streak; it started May 15 and would end on July 16. Just eight games before the end of that run, the two started in a glorious outfield at Detroit -- Williams in left, DiMaggio in center, and Cleveland's Jeff Heath (on his way to a 123-RBI season) in right.
In the ninth inning, immediately after DiMaggio reached first on a forceout, Williams clubbed a three-run homer to give the AL a 7-5 victory. The two would start in their third consecutive All-Star outfield together the next year, but they would be separated in this event, because of World War II, until 1947.
1949: All-Star equality
This marked the first year that blacks appeared in baseball's summer showcase event. It was at Ebbets Field, where Jackie Robinson had broken the color barrier two years earlier with the Dodgers. Robinson was chosen for this game along with Brooklyn teammates Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe and Larry Doby of the Indians.
Williams started in left, along with two of the DiMaggio brothers (Dom in center and Joe in right). Doby became the first black All-Star outfielder when he ran for Joltin' Joe and remained in the game in right. Although Williams, Joe DiMaggio and Doby (an eventual Hall of Famer) did not all play in the outfield simultaneously, one can now see the significance of those AL outfielders sharing a roster.
1954-57: The promoter's dream
This era of All-Star Games coincided with the start of long runs for Mantle in the AL and Aaron and Mays in the NL. Mantle would be an All-Star for 16 seasons from 1952-68. Aaron would be an All-Star for 21 consecutive years (24 overall games, including the years they played doubleheaders) from 1955-75. Mays would be an All-Star for 20 consecutive seasons (also 24 overall games) from 1954-73. And they overlapped the long run of the Cardinals' Musial, an occasional outfielder in the event and the other tri-record holder for most All-Star Games with 24 (from 1943-63).
Had there been free agency in those days, eventually Mantle-Aaron-Mays or Williams-Aaron-Mays might have been the first all-500 Home Run Club outfield. Instead, one can look back and think about all of the glamour combinations that were just beginning to emerge.
In 1954, these four future Hall of Famers were vying for time in the NL outfield alone: Duke Snider of the Dodgers (CF-RF), Musial (RF-LF), Robinson (LF) and Mays (CF). Mays, in his first All-Star Game, was the one of that foursome that came off the bench.
All-time greats were coming out of the All-Star woodwork then. In 1955, the starting AL lineup was Williams in left, Mantle in center and a young Al Kaline in right. The NL starting lineup was Del Ennis of the Phillies in left, Snider in center and Don Mueller of the Giants in right. But in the course of the game, the NL outfield also included Musial, Mays and -- playing his first All-Star Game -- Aaron. So there were seven future Hall of Famers who played the outfield that day in Milwaukee.
As remarkable as that outfield action was then, it is hard to argue against 1956 as the greatest overall assemblage of outfield talent the All-Star Game ever has seen -- at least in hindsight. That year they went even one better: eight future Hall of Fame legends. Once again, the AL outfield was Williams in left, Mantle in center and Kaline in right. In the NL, Robinson of Cincinnati started in left, teammate Gus Bell (David Bell's grandfather) started in center, and Musial started in right. Snider replaced Robinson in the lineup, Mays replaced Bell (with a homer), and Aaron ended up pinch-hitting for Musial.
And in 1957 -- the year Reds fans stuffed the ballot boxes and the fan vote was taken away until 1970 -- six future Hall of Famers comprised the game's six starting outfielders. For the AL, it was Kaline in right, Mantle in center, Williams in left; for the NL, it was Aaron in right, Mays in center, Robinson in left. For the typical baseball fan at Griffith Stadium in Washington that July 10, it would be a once-in-a-lifetime starting sextet.
1965-66: Aaron, Mays and new Pirate friends
The NL half of the 1965 box score began:
Mays, cf 3 2 1 1
Aaron, rf 5 0 1 0
Stargell, lf 3 2 2 2
Mays led off that game with a home run. Stargell, a young Pirates slugger who would go on to the Hall of Fame with 475 career homers, went deep as well.
The NL half of the 1966 box score began:
Mays, cf 4 1 1 0
Clemente, rf 4 0 2 0
Aaron, lf 4 0 0 0
It was the fifth of 11 All-Star Games for Roberto Clemente. The Pirates outfielder would play his last one in 1972, the year he also tallied his 3,000th and final hit before losing his life after the season when a humanitarian relief flight he was on crashed.
1971: Introducing Reggie
This All-Star Game at Tiger Stadium still is remembered by many fans vividly because of the power display. The NL outfield starters were Stargell in left (future Hall of Famer Lou Brock replaced him), Mays in center, and Clemente in right (Aaron replaced him).
Although he had been named to the 1969 event, this also was the game that a young outfielder from Oakland named Reggie Jackson truly became "Reggie." When called upon to pinch-hit, the slugger launched one that hit a light tower on the roof, some 520 feet from home. Jackson paused to admire his work and then began trotting around the bases. It was one of 14 All-Star Games for him.
1986: Another Cooperstown collection
Puckett and Dave Winfield were together in the 2001 Hall of Fame induction class, and they started this game for the AL in center and right, respectively. It was the first of 10 in a row for the Twins' Puckett, and the 10th of 12 for Winfield, then with the Yankees. Starting in left field was the preeminent base-stealing threat in the game, who, to this day, amazingly, still goes by the words of "future Hall of Famer." It was Rickey Henderson, then with the Yanks.
So many greats have taken their place in the outfields of All-Star lore, and they were the best of their times in the best of times. Now that fans have decided on Bonds, Griffey and Sosa to start in the NL outfield at Minute Maid Park, there is yet another special moment waiting to happen.
Mark Newman is enterprise editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A webinar hosted by Marketing Experiments last week on the subject of effective content marketing included a lot of nuts-and-bolts perspective on content strategies that deliver measurable results, in terms of moving audience toward the publisher's intended outcomes. More than a few of the approaches suggested make as much sense for public relations as they do for content marketing.
The webinar was hosted by Dr. Flint McGlaughlin, managing director of Marketing Experiments, and PR Newswire's CEO, Ninan Chacko, who brings a strong marketing background to his work at PRN.
Ttitled "5 Steps to Effective Content Marketing," the webinar kicked off with a discussion of why content marketing works so well. Dr. Flint framed today's marketing challenges in the context of the relationships brands build with customers, noting that business relationships have three levels of commitment: relational, transactional, and contractual. Content marketing – like so much of PR – is generally concentrated in the 'relational' phase, in which audience attention is garnered – and kept.
"We're moving from getting attention through interruption to a useful conversation," noted Ninan, as the two discussed some of the aspects that make content marketing particularly effective.
Marketing only exists where choice exists #webclinic—
Max Minzer (@MaxMinzer) October 17, 2012
However, as Dr. Flint noted, many organizations make the mistake of moving their audiences horizontally – within the relational phase, never taking the steps to encourage customers on to the next phase – the transaction.
There are no expert marketers. Only experienced marketers who are expert testers. @FlintsNotes #webclinic—
Kevin Clark (@KevinGClark) October 17, 2012
Herein he offered some good advice for anyone developing content for a brand, whether they're a content marketer or a PR professional. Here's an outline of the five steps organizations can take to increase the effectiveness (as measured in business outcomes) of the content they publish.
- Map content across the marketing funnel. As you do so, be thinking about the outcomes different content drives, and where those outcomes reside in your organization's selling process.
- Craft a biographical sketch of your customers. Also called developing personas, this step is crucial, giving insight into the customers' perspective. From that POV you can better understand what problems customers have and how the content you create can serve them.
- Identify the distribution channels in which you have the most influence. Deploying content where there is little interest or where your audience doesn't gather is an exercise in futility.
- Connect content to decisions. As Dr. Flint said, "Marketing exists where choice exists…Any marketing effort that does not influence choice is a waste."
- Optimize your messages. Testing will reveal which work best in terms of delivering business outcomes most efficiently.
Capturing influence > money. If you have the influence, eventually you'll be able to monetize it. #webclinic—
Victoria A. Watson (@opentypeA) October 17, 2012
Dr. Flint and Ninan kept up a steady stream of discussion as Dr. Flint enumerated his five steps, focusing in particular on the nature – and effect – of high-value content.
Is it better to put content behind a registeration wall or not? Ninan Chacko PR Newswire says it should be free @MktgExperiments #webclinic—
Mule Management Ltd (@MuleManagement) October 17, 2012
"High value content establishes your credentials and creates a foundation of trust," noted Ninan, who when on to say that as a rule, brands shouldn't gate content. Dr. Flint readily agreed.
"Don't serve ads," he said, emphasizing the unique role of content in attracting attention, and building the customer relationship. "Serve the marketplace with useful content, and then invite incremental commitment."
Author Sarah Skerik is PR Newswire's vice president of social media.
For another take on the evolution of PR (and to get some great ideas and examples for your own PR plans) read our free white paper, Modern PR, the Art & Science of Media Influence.


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The contestants are 10 Major League Baseball players, and the grand prize is one of two trips to the July 13 All-Star Game in Houston as the final man on a roster.
And it's up to you to decide their fate.
Balloting is under way now to determine the 32nd roster spot for each league with the hugely popular Ameriquest All-Star Final Vote, available exclusively at MLB.com and all 30 club sites. Voting is open until 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and the last names for the 75th Midsummer Classic will be announced shortly thereafter.
The five American League nominees are Lew Ford of the Minnesota Twins, Travis Hafner of the Cleveland Indians, Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees, and Paul Konerko and Frank Thomas of the Chicago White Sox.
National League nominees are Bobby Abreu of the Philadelphia Phillies, Steve Finley of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Jason Kendall of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Juan Pierre of the Florida Marlins and Aramis Ramirez of the Chicago Cubs.
"It should be an interesting few days," Abreu said, and recent history shows that it most certainly will. A record 10.6 million votes were cast in this balloting program last year, sending Boston catcher Jason Varitek and Milwaukee outfielder Geoff Jenkins to their first Midsummer Classic. In the inaugural 2002 program, fans rounded out the rosters with outfielders Johnny Damon of Boston and Andruw Jones of Atlanta.
Managers Joe Torre of the AL and Jack McKeon of the NL, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, provided the 10 nominees after adding All-Star reserves and pitchers to both rosters. The 31-man rosters were announced on Sunday night, and this is the next step in a process that already has seen online voting records shattered (10.6 million ballots and 141 million votes cast) with your selection of the starting position players.
This marks the first time a player has appeared on the Final Vote ballot twice. Thomas was among the choices last year, but he was denied the chance to play in an All-Star Game at home because fans chose Varitek. This time, Thomas' competition includes his own teammate, Konerko, and it will be interesting to see how fans respond because both players have been major forces behind the team with the Majors' top slugging percentage and, through Saturday, a division leader.
All 10 nominees can make strong cases for why they belong at Minute Maid Park on July 13. Here is a quick look at your reality-show candidates for 2004:
AL nominees
Ford: Called up early this season when Torii Hunter was injured, Ford has remained a formidable presence for the defending AL Central champs. Ford had hit safely in 30 of his past 34 games, and he has had hitting streaks of nine and 13 games. He was hitting .312 with nine homers, 40 RBIs and 10 stolen bases. Ford mentioned in a June 29 chat here that he grew up around Houston; he's hoping you send him back home.
Hafner: Part of the young nucleus that suddenly has Indians fans thinking playoffs. Hafner, a left-handed-hitting slugger from North Dakota, was batting .304 with nine homers and 49 RBIs. He was tied for third in the AL with 25 doubles and ranked sixth with a .403 on-base percentage. Only David Ortiz had more RBIs on the AL DH list, and he also has played errorless ball (90 chances) at first base.
Matsui: Showing just what he has meant to the Yankees so far, Godzilla's 239 consecutive games played to start his Major League Baseball career represents the longest run since Ernie Banks' first 424 games as a Cub from 1953-56. With 15 home runs, Matsui was only one homer shy of his total last year as a Yankee rookie. Although Japanese countryman Ichiro Suzuki nudged him out of the starting outfield this time, Matsui is beginning to show more of the power that helped him to a record 60-homer season back in Japan.
Konerko: The White Sox are on pace to break franchise records for homers, doubles, runs and slugging percentage, and they lead the Majors with 5.72 runs per game. Here's a big reason for it. Konerko was hitting .276 with 20 homers and 54 RBIs through 72 games, compared to .183 with four homers and 18 RBIs at the same stage last season. He was not on the All-Star ballot because Thomas was listed at first base and there is no DH in an NL park. So far he has two doubles in two All-Star at-bats (a lone 2002 selection), and it's up to fans this week whether he steps in again.
Thomas: Of course, here's another big reason the White Sox were leading the Majors in slugging percentage and leading the AL Central through Saturday. The Big Hurt is the club's all-time home run leader with 436, and before anyone starts talking about his 500 Home Run Club chances, it's time to talk about whether he goes to a sixth All-Star Game -- and his first since 1997. Thomas was hitting .275 with 18 homers and 49 RBIs, and had reached base in 34 of his last 35 starts and 66 of 70 overall.
NL nominees
Abreu: The Phillies' outfielder is looking for his first All-Star selection, and his offensive numbers this season already rival his full-season numbers from the past. Among NL outfielders, Abreu ranks second in times on base (154), second (tie) in extra-base hits (38), third in on-base percentage (.446), fourth in steals (17), fifth in game-winning RBIs (6), sixth in batting average (.304) and slugging percentage (.567). You rarely find a player with an OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging) over 1.00 that isn't in the Midsummer Classic.
Finley: Barry Bonds isn't the only 39-year-old left-handed slugger in the NL West who has swung a big bat this year. After homering once in his first 80 at-bats, Finley had 18 in his next 234 over 58 outings. He is the only active player with at least 300 doubles, 200 homers and 100 triples, joining 17 other big leaguers, 16 of whom are in the Hall of Fame.
Kendall: With just 25 more games behind the plate, Kendall will pass George Gibson and become the Pirates' all-time leader for most games caught. He has been a constant presence, and maybe the most impressive thing about his .312 batting average is what he has done at the top of the Bucs' order. Kendall had appeared in the leadoff spot 44 times this season and gone 60-for-184 (.326) with 26 runs scored.
Pierre: NL (and Marlins) manager Jack McKeon no doubt would love to have this guy on his roster, and it's up to you. Pierre was the leadoff catalyst for a Marlins club that shocked everyone and won last year's World Series, and this season he has helped the club remain in contention atop the NL East. He was hitting .298 and ranked third with 18 stolen bases.
Ramirez: After being traded by the Pirates and helping the Cubs down the stretch last year to a near-berth in the World Series, Ramirez has become the long-lost answer to the Cubs' search for a third baseman. He has been a stabilizing influence (along with Alou) in a Cubs first half that has been taxing with injuries to key players, hitting .326 with 15 homers and 56 RBIs.
The Ameriquest All-Star Final Vote was conceived in 2002 as a way to let fans have the final say in a process that traditionally led to water-cooler debate about players who were not selected and had strong cases. After last year's expansion of rosters to 32 players and with this decision for the final roster spots in the hands of the populace, there can be no debate now.
If last year is any indication, you will see plenty of grassroots campaigning, not only by clubs representing the nominees but also by their fans. MLB.com will provide voting updates during the proceedings. It's a tough call, but it's yours.
The ultimate baseball reality show is here, and 10 contestants are waiting to see if they will survive as All-Stars.
Mark Newman is enterprise editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Julian Edelman joined the show to talk about the departure of Logan Mankins, whether he would be ready to go at QB if necessary (he's not), the Miami Dolphins, and ... fanny packs.
Tom Brady discussed his feelings on the Logan Mankins trade and the return of Gronk.
Jackie Mac joins the guys to discuss her thoughts on a possible mid-season tournament in the NBA, LeBron's return to Cleveland, trade rumors with the Celtics and Red Sox, and Darrelle Revis' contract situation.
Jackie MacMullan of ESPN Boston to talk about the Lebron James Saga, the possibility of Rajon Rondo being traded, and the future of Marcus Smart.
Former coach of Celtics 1st-round pick Marcus Smart, Travis Ford joins MFB to talk about what Celtics fans should expect from the strong point guard. Among other things, Coach Ford says Smart will be a hard worker, and will improve his shooting ability.
Joe talked to the Sox right-hander, who allowed three hits and zero walks in the 3-0 win over the Rays.
Red Sox Manager John Farrell talks about Bogaerts' concussion and the youth movement.
As he does every Wednesday, Buster Olney, ESPN, joins the boys of MFB to talk baseball. This week Buster shed some light on what to expect from Rusney Castillo, and how Cuban players are being viewed. He suggests that the acquisition of Castillo helps Boston's chances to get Giancarlo Stanton. Also, the Sox should shut down Koji if they want to re-sign him.
Rob Bradford is joined by WEEI.com Bruins beat writer DJ Bean, as well as Boston sports fan/blogger Turtleboy to talk all things Bruins free agency. With the B's recent moves, the conversation turns to where the Bruins might next turn and what kind of dent losing Jarome Iginla and Shawn Thornton might make.
DJ discusses Shawn Thornton's new deal, and the on going negotiations with Jerome Iginla
DJ Bean joins the program to dismiss the recent rumors that the Bruins are in discussions to trade Brad Marchand to the Sharks for Patrick Marleau
Tom Brady discussed his feelings on the Logan Mankins trade and the return of Gronk.
Tim joined the show to discuss the start of the NFL season and the future of Tom Brady.
The top stories of the day as recounted by Kirk Minihane.
Rodney Harrison joins the show, as he will do every week during the NFL season. This week he talked about what to expect from the Patriots this year. He thinks Brady can play can for another 10 or 15 years due to the rules changes. He also said that due to his size, NFL defensive players will continue to target Rob Gronkowski's knees.
The iCloud was hacked over Labor Day weekend and over 300 scandalous photos were hacked from the phones and iPads of celebrities. And the guy who replaced Michael Sam, Ethan Westbrooks, got a tattoo on his face to motivate himself from ever having a "normal" job.
On this Patriots Monday (on a Tuesday) Chandler Jones talks about getting ready for the Miami Dolphins and his upcoming battle with Brandon Albert. The guys also asked about J.J. Watt's 100 million dollar contract.
Tom Curran recaps the Pats preseason and talks about some of the players who may get cut.
Michael Irvin talks about the final preseason game for the Patriots and the biggest storylines heading into the opening weekend.
We recap the summer's biggest sports stories leading into Labor Day Weekend.
Co-founder and chairman of the Boston Beer Company, Jim Koch, talks about his Sam Adams beer and the history of his brewery.
Danny picard is filling in for Mikey and talks with CSNNE's Mike Giardi about Clay Buchholz heading up the Red Sox pitching rotation, and how the Patriots have looked through training camp so far.
Mut and Villani are talking about whether the Red Sox will give Jon Lester the type of contract he is looking for, or whether they might be shopping him with rumors of the Red Sox scouting Cole Hamels.
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We know your Fantasy Football drafts are happening right now, so Jim Hackett and Pete Davidson are here to help. We know you'd never blow off work to draft right? Turn up the speakers! Our fantasy guys chat up Pete's most recent article on WEEI.com that offers background on several players you can target late in drafts across multiple league sizes; covering upside players to grab in 8-team leagues, 10-team leagues, 12-team leagues and 14-team leagues. Jim and Pete will be back at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning on your radio dial, 93.7 FM, with more ammo for all this weekend's drafters. Good luck!
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