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Benjamin 347 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 3
by B.B. Pelletier
Benjamin's 347 multi-pump was sold between 1969 and 1992.
Let's shoot this old classic Benjamin multi-pump and find out just how accurate it can be. This is a test of a rifle you can't get anymore, but the Benjamin 397 is a very similar airgun, if you're interested.
Before we begin
I must first comment on the open sights; because after many trips to the range with the .22 rimfire target rifles I've been using for the CB cap test, I was shocked back to reality by the wide open notch in the rear sight blade on the 347. It isn't a precision sight in any respect, and the rear notch is about three times too wide for the front post. I had to guesstimate if the front post was centered in the rear notch, because it's too wide to know for sure.
Some readers might be inclined to mount a scope or a red dot sight on a rifle like this, but I'm not going to. It has always seemed to me that a rifle like this was meant to be shot with open sights, plus the mounting methods for optics on these multi-pumps leave something to be desired. The mounts can flex the barrel solder joint, eventually breaking it. There's no good repair when that happens.
I also want to comment on the trigger. Compared to a modern "lawyer" trigger, this one is downright decent. Oh, it isn't super-light, nor is it especially crisp, but it still breaks at less than 3 lbs., as we discovered in Part 1 of this report; and that's a trait I like in a sporting rifle. I wish all modern airgun triggers could be this nice.
I decided to shoot at 10 meters, partly because I didn't know what to expect from this rifle and partly because this is a sporting rifle, after all. It isn't supposed to be a 50-yard tackdriver.
This rifle does have one quirk. The pump link is loose at the pump handle; every time you pump the rifle, it shifts position with a click. That could easily be fixed with a new link and bushing.
The first shot was offhand from about 15 feet to establish that the pellet was going pretty close to the point of aim. It was, so I moved back to 10 meters, where I rested the rifle for the test.
The first pellet tested was the RWS Hobby wadcutter. The 347 is a .177-caliber rifle, and in that caliber the Hobby weighs just 7 grains. I decided to use five pumps per shot, which is enough to shoot even farther than I was for this test.
After the first test shot, I figured that the pellet would rise a bit at 10 meters, and it did. Since the rifle has no scope, I used binoculars to verify that the pellet was hitting the point of aim, which was a six o'clock hold on a 10-meter rifle bull.
The shots were landing slightly low and to the left, but they were within the bull, so I left the sights exactly where they'd been.
Though they landed a little left, these 10 RWS Hobby pellets went into a group that measures 0.458 inches.
Next up were Beeman Kodiaks. I've found over the years that these heavy pure-lead domes usually perform well in multi-pumps. They are one of my "go-to" choices. As before, the gun was pumped five times.
Ten Beeman Kodiak pellets went into this group, which measures 0.558 inches across. That's one-tenth larger than the group of Hobbys.
For some reason, this rifle didn't like the Kodiaks as much as I thought it would. They made a slightly larger group than the Hobbys, but I thought it would be just the other way around. This is still a good group, but it isn't as good as I expected.
The final pellet tested in the 347 was the Crosman Premier lite. Where the other two pellets had some resistance upon entering the breech, there was none with the Premier lite. It went in like it was made for the rifle…which it is, in a way.
Finally, I got the performance I was looking for! Ten Crosman Premier lites made this 0.39-inch group. You can see that the dime will cover the group easily. This is the pellet for this rifle!
Because I'm shooting 10-shot groups, I don't have to keep shooting group after group when the results are good. Ten shots eliminates a lot of the randomness of a 5-shot group. To put it simply, it's far more difficult to shoot 10 shots and have all of them be right than it is to shoot just 5.
So, the 347 is a shooter, just as I thought it would be. It's right in there with all the other good-quality multi-pumps.
One other thing to note is that the points of impact for all three pellets were remarkably close. Hobbys being very light and Kodiaks being on the heavy end should have spread these points of impact more than you see; but this was shot at close range, and a pneumatic is less influenced by pellet weight than a springer. That's something for hunters to bear in mind.
The bottom line
A vintage multi-pump like this one has a lot going for it. It will have a much nicer trigger than contemporary models; and unless it's been abused, it should shoot just as well as a modern pneumatic. With all the aftermarket support that is available for rifles like these, you can be sure they will be doing their thing for decades to come.
Just remember to oil the pump piston head with Crosman Pellgunoil and to store the gun with a pump of air at all times.
Benjamin 347 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 2
by B.B. Pelletier
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Benjamin's 347 multi-pump was sold between 1969 and 1992.
Today will be a "Grasshopper" day, as in basic learning. We will transition from "Wax on. Wax off" to learning a few basic offensive karate moves — metaphorically speaking.
I'm going to demonstrate today how I assess the firing condition of a new (to me) multi-pump airgun. This is a drill you probably should be using with all your multi-pumps when you first get them — new and used, alike.
Today's lesson requires the use of a chronograph. My choice is the popular Alpha model Shooting Chrony that costs right at a hundred dollars.
The first thing I do is cock the gun and shoot it to release any air that might still be inside. Hopefully, there will be some; but with a used gun, the chances of that happening are less than 10 percent. From this point on, though, you should always store the gun with one pump of air in it if the mechanism allows you to do that. Some guns, like the Daisy 22SG, are designed so they cannot be stored this way, but the Benjamins and Sheridans still can; they should always be stored with air in them.
The next step is to pump the gun to the maximum, which with most modern Benjamins is eight pump strokes. Then, load a pellet and fire it through the chronograph. I always use the Crosman Premier pellets for this; and with the .177 guns, I use Premier lites. With the 347 in this test, I got a velocity of 646 f.p.s. on eight pumps.
According to Crosman literature, a new Benjamin 397 should get up to 800 f.p.s. with the maximum number of pumps. That would be with the lightest pellets, so figure a max with Premier lites of around 750 f.p.s. I happen to have a Benjamin 397 in great condition, and it gets 748 f.p.s. with Premier lites on eight pumps.
So, the 347 I'm testing is a bit weak. However, it's not as bad as it sounds, because the bolt on the 347 doesn't have an o-ring sealing it like the 397 does. It might never have been quite as fast when it was fresh, due to a small air loss at the breech upon firing. Not that metal-to-metal seals can't be absolutely airtight, because they can. But on a high-rate production gun like the 347, the time needed to assure a good seal cannot be taken; while it's good, it isn't perfect.
The Benjamin 397 bolt has an o-ring to seal the breech.
The Benjamin 347 bolt seals with an angled metal-to-metal contact. It's less airtight.
The comprehensive test
Now we're ready to comprehensively test the subject rifle. There are several different ways to do this, but the one I'll show you is pretty quick and also very thorough. I'm going to pump the rifle to a different number of pump strokes and record three shots at each level. After I finish the maximum number of strokes, which is eight, I'll pump the rifle additional times and shoot through the chronograph. After every one of those shots, I'll cock the gun and fire it to see if any air remained in the gun. When I get to the point that air remains, I'm finished with the test.
2 404, 416, 408
3 488, 489, 485
4 546, 540, 545
5 582, 578, 578
6 609, 614, 616
7 644, 639, 641
8 666, 656, 668
9 678 No air remaining in gun
10 700 Air remaining in gun
The test was stopped at this point, because the gun's valve cannot handle 10 pump-strokes worth of air. That doesn't mean I'll be filling the gun to nine strokes, either. It simply means the gun is a little tired and the valve can handle more air than the eight strokes I'm currently putting in it. But pumping to a higher number of strokes puts more stress on the pump mechanism; so if you want your air rifle to last for decades, don't exceed the maximum recommendation. However, if you absolutely must have the last foot-second from the gun, then this one needs an overhaul.
Personally, I'll keep on shooting it as it is, because I don't need this gun to be a magnum. I have other airguns for that.
Shot string analysis
Let's look at the shot string and see what we can learn. First, notice what huge jumps in velocity you get when advancing to pump strokes three, four and five. Those large increases start tapering off after five strokes, and the additional strokes only boost the velocity a little. The jump from four strokes to five is about 34 f.p.s.; but from seven strokes to eight, it's just about 22 f.p.s. We're stressing the system more for a smaller boost in velocity.
Next, notice how the rifle stabilized and gave very tight velocity variances on pumps three through seven. Apparently, it likes that range of pressures.
After the test
After the shooting was finished, I went back and shot one more shot at each number of pumps to see if the results still agreed with what I got when shooting the strings. What I'm doing here is canceling any bias from the gun heating up.
2 411
3 483
4 539
5 581
6 610
7 642
8 659
Comparing these numbers with what was seen in each of the strings, I'd say the rifle is shooting in the groove and there's been no heating up from use. However, the first shot on eight pumps differed from the string on eight pumps, so the gun does need a couple shots to warm up in the beginning.
One other test
One final test, and I'm finished testing this rifle. When I bought it from a pawn shop several weeks ago, of course there was no air in it. I immediately put in one pump and have stored it that way ever since. When I started this test, the first thing I did was cock the rifle and shoot it, to see if there was still compressed air inside. And there was! That means it held air for over a week.
For the rest of the time I own this rifle, I'll test it from time to time to see if it 's still holding that pump of air. My Sheridan Blue Streak, which was new in 1978, has been stored with a pump of air in it since new and it still holds air indefinitely. I've shot it after storing it for over a year, and there's still air inside. It's lost about 75-100 f.p.s. velocity since new, but it still holds air; and that means the valve is still tight. My Crosman model 101 .22-caliber multi-pump rifle, which was built in the 1940s and was overhauled about seven years ago, has held one pump of air for as long as two years, which is as long as I've tested it so far.
Do you notice that I only used a single pellet for today's test, and that I ran the test differently than usual? Multi-pumps are different guns and have different things to watch, so this kind of a velocity test is better-suited to their design quirks.
Benjamin 347 multi-pump pneumatic: Part 1
by B.B. Pelletier
Benjamin's 347 multi-pump was sold between 1969 and 1992.
The Benjamin 347 is a single-shot, multi-pump pneumatic made by the Benjamin Air Rifle Company of St. Louis from 1969 through 1992. Most of what I will say about the 347 (the .177-caliber version of the gun) also applies to the .22-caliber model 342.
There are two variations of this gun. The model I'm testing for you today is the first variation. It is characterized by a checkered pistol grip and forearm and was made from 1969 until 1986. The second variation has a plain stock and went from '86 to '92.
This closeup shows the checkering on the 347 pistol grip. Not great, but what do you expect?
This is the model that took Benjamin out of the old days and into the modern era, where the successor models 397 and 392 took over and remain current today. The rifle just prior to this one was the model 317. It was also an underlever pump like the 347, but Benjamin had used the same model designation for an earlier front-pump, pushrod-type multi-pump that was made before World War II.
When I got back into airgunning seriously in the early 1990s, the presence of these two different Benjamin airguns with the same model number caused a lot of confusion; but now that Crosman has brought out the now-discontinued Benjamin Super Streak, a breakbarrel spring-piston rifle, most collectors have gotten used to the idea of model name reutilization.
The rifle
The 347 is generally the same as all underlever multi-pumps that went before and came after its time, but don't think there are no differences. For years, I've told people that a 347 is just an older 397; but now that I have both of them to examine, I can see several differences. The first is the overall length of the gun. The 347 is just under 34-1/2 inches long, while the 397 that I have is 36-3/4 inches overall. All that difference appears in the stock, as the barreled actions are exactly the same length. That's important, because the length of the barrel determines the maximum velocity the rifle can achieve.
While this is not a report on the 397, I'll say that the first 397 rifles looked remarkably similar to the 347. Over time, though, certain features — such as where the safety is placed and how the rear sight works — have changed. Today, the 397 is quite a different rifle, though at its heart it's still a multi-pump with the same capability as all other similar guns.
The pull on the 347 is just 13 inches, which is about 7/8 of an inch less than the 397 and about 3/4 of an inch more than the 397 carbine. I compared it to the specs Mac gave us for the 397C, and it turns out to be just a little longer over all and heavier (at 4 lbs., 12 ozs. compared to 4 lbs., 4 ozs. for the carbine). So, this is a smaller air rifle, yet still sized for an adult.
The safety is located at the rear of the receiver and is a push-pull type similar to many shotgun safeties. It's entirely manual.
The bolt is just bent from a solid rod. The safety. located behind the receiver tube, is manual and slides in and out. It is convenient to the thumb.
The trigger is another interesting feature. While it's quite simple in design and operation, it has an average 46-oz. pull-weight and is reasonably consistent (within 3 oz.). That's under three pounds and quite a bit better than the lawyerly 5-7 lb. triggers we see on multi-pumps today. The blade is very wide and flat and feels good to me.
The rear sight is adjustable in both directions, though both adjustments are crude. To adjust windage, loosen the rear screw on the sight leaf and push the whole sight in the direction you want the pellet to go. For elevation, there's a stepped elevator that sits under the rear leaf. I'll find out how well they work when I test the rifle for accuracy.
The rear sight has crude adjustments for both windage and elevation.
The rear sight notch is very wide in comparison to the front blade. A little extra light on either side of the front blade is good, because it allows you to frame the front blade exactly in the center. But this seems to be too much; and once, again, I'll find out when I shoot it for accuracy.
The 347 will accept the Williams peep sight, but the receiver isn't pre-tapped for it. That was a marketing mistake on Benjamin's part, and Crosman corrected the situation when they took over the company. Owners do not want to drill and tap holes in their receivers, and why should they? Even though the receivers on all Benjamin pneumatics are made of brass that's easy to drill, it's an extra step that most people just will not take; but if the holes are already there, quite a number will decide to try the peep sight.
As far as scoping the rifle goes — my advice is to forget it. The intermount that fits on the barrel of a rifle like this is so prone to break the barrel solder joint from flexing it with the extra weight of a scope that it isn't worth the attempt. My advice is to just use open sights on these older multi-pumps. Of course, there have been receiver bases for the modern Benjamin rifles that change everything, but I don't know if they'll work on an older-profile receiver like the one found on a 347.
Though the parts are no longer generally available for an older model like the 347, there are plenty of service stations that are making and modifying parts for these guns. So, they can be repaired and rebuilt. The pump piston rod in the rifle is adjustable for wear. As the power drops off, the pump rod can be turned out (made a little longer) to make the piston head go closer to the inlet valve, thereby pushing more compressed air into the valve/reservoir when the rifle is pumped. It's not a means to hot-rod the gun, but to tweak it back to original performance when it gets a little tired.
Naturally, the best maintenance for any airgun like this is to keep the pump head moist with Crosman Pellgunoil, which helps it maintain a seal against the walls of the compression tube when it moves. For long-term care, leave a pump of air in the gun when it's stored. That seals the valve against airborne dirt that can quickly destroy the seals. A rifle thus stored can be expected to function for many decades.
My pet peeve
The rifle says "Benjamin Franklin" on the left side of the receiver tube. I knew that was a play on the company name when I was nine years old and inherited my father's model 107 pistol. For some reason that I cannot fathom, adults in their 60s still don't get it and think the rifle is called a Benjamin Franklin. Nothing sets me off quicker that when someone makes this mistake. Sorry, but you've been warned.
The presence of quotation marks around the name, Benjamin Franklin, indicates that it's not real. It is, in fact, just a play on words. Since the company name is Benjamin, they wrote Benjamin Franklin on all their guns during certain years. There was never a Benjamin Franklin airgun model, nor is there any other connection to the name.
Another factoid
All Benjamins are made of solid brass. It's amusing to see one all polished like a trumpet and the owner thinks he has the greatest thing in the world. In fact, they're all solid brass under the finish. At gun shows, it tickles me to hear dealers talking with pride about their "all-brass Benjamin Franklin" when the guns are still made of the same materials today.
Putting things into perspective
A look at a 347 is a look back into history. This rifle was made when the old Sheridan Blue Streak with the classic rocker safety was made and should be equivalent to it in most ways except power. As a .177, this rifle will always come out on the short side of a power test because pneumatics like to push heavy pellets for greater power. However, velocity will be greater for the smaller-caliber guns. So there's a balance.
This should be a fun gun to test.
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Mary Hutcherson called to ask whether a story on a good Samaritan would be possible.
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A Florida appellate opinion is getting some attention because of a footnote referencing gopher-killing techniques in the movie Caddyshack.
The Florida case involves a suit by two vendors who lost business in Broward County's revamped transit program. The court includes a discussion of government contract law and an opinion involving a vendor providing rodent control to the Navy, at a cost of $500 for each visit. As it turned out, the Navy needed rodent-control services to remove gophers from only six housing projects, work that typically cost much less than $500. A cheaper company was hired.
Above the Law notes the Caddyshack reference, contained in footnote 5, commenting on the Navy's determination that gopher removal costs less than $500.
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It's a sound we're all hearing lately...the buzz of those wasps and bees.
And it seems like they're even worse this year.
Dr. David Gayton of St. Alexius Medical Center says he is seeing five to 15 people in the ER every day this month with stings.
He says the best way to protect yourself from these yellow jackets is avoidance.
Stay out of areas with trash cans, wear protective clothing, and limit perfumes.
Dr. Gayton lists some ways you can treat yourself at home if you get stung by a bee.
"The things to do initially at home would be to take an antihistamine and then an anti-inflammatory. Like I said something like benadryl and ibuprofen. And then they can also put a little hydrocortisone on the spot," says Dr. David Gayton, Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Gayton says if you've had a significant reaction to a bee sting in the past, you should carry an epi pen with you at all times.
Signs of a serious reaction symptoms like tightness or swelling of the throat, trouble breathing, and nausea.
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Originally published: Feb 8, 2013 - 7:14 am
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- Officials at Walnut Canyon National Monument are reconstructing a trail that gives visitors a view of 25 cliff dwelling rooms.
The one-mile Island Trail will be closed for the rest of the month.
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Other improvements over the next two years include widening the trail, eliminating cracks and evening out the stairways.
The project won't impact access to another trail that runs along the canyon rim.
The monument east of Flagstaff contains ruins of dwellings built by the Sinagua Indians more than 700 years ago.
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MA-09: Progressive Dem Mac D'Alessandro Takes on ConservaDem Stephen Lynch
by MassDemActivist, Fri Apr 23, 2010 at 10:18:32 AM EDT
SEIU's New England regional political director Mac D'Alessandro has taken the primary plunge against incumbent Stephen Lynch. (Lynch, for you Progressive Punch score followers, gets a lousy 2 rating, coming from Massachusetts, and has a lifetime progressive score on "Crucial Votes" of 81.87, which drops to 71.95 when focusing on 2009-2010.)
D'Alessandro promises to be a progressive alternative to Lynch. D'Alessandro's Facebook group, started this week, is up to almost 900 members. I'd encourage you to join. And he just got on ActBlue. You can help replace ConservaDem Stephen Lynch with a real progressive by making a contribution to Mac D'Alessandro today.
D'Alessandro has also introduced himself to the local progressive netroots at Blue Mass Group:
Greetings, Blue Mass Group! My name is Mac D'Alessandro. I'm the New England Political Director for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU); and, as of this week, I am a candidate for United States Congress from Massachusetts' 9th district. I am a progressive Democrat, and I'm running for Congress because I believe that the working families in our communities deserve a Congressman who will fight for them and who will actually be a leader on key issues that matter to them - from reforming our health care system (and building on the recently-passed reforms) to holding Wall Street accountable to investing in job creation for our communities to protecting our civil rights and ensuring equal protection under the law.
I have spent my career fighting for working families. I've been with the SEIU for nine years. Prior to that, I worked for Greater Boston Legal Services, directing legislative efforts to help families combat poverty. I live in Milton with my wife Jennie, our children Sophie and Atticus, and our cat Nile. Like most families throughout the district and across Massachusetts, my wife and I sit at our kitchen table on a regular basis, going over our bills and the family budget, paying for today while trying to save for tomorrow. We see too often that the well-being of Fortune 500 companies are put in front of the good fortune of working families like ours. That is why I'm running. The 9th district deserves more than just another representative; the district deserves someone who will champion our Democratic ideals in the U.S. House of Representatives as we fight to balance the playing field for working families like ours.
There were 34 House Democrats who opposed health care reform. Lynch was the only one from Massachusetts. And, of those from the 34 who are running for re-election, I still don't see a lot of primary challenges. Supporting Mac D'Alessandro's campaign can send a message nationally to Democrats wavering on other issues (like Wall Street reform). Mac very much represents what it means to be a "Better Democrat." Please spread the word, join the Facebook group, and contribute any amount you can.


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WholeFoods Magazine SourceBook: The Natural Products Directory
Erba Vita USA introduces Propolis EVSP (Erba Vita Soluble Propolis) Throat Spray Kids, which contains Propolfenol, a synergized phyto-complex of certified European Propolis, standardized to 50% total polyphenols. This pleasant-tasting spray is water-soluble and bioavailable. Propolis EVSP supports the health of the oral cavity and a healthy immune system.
Solgar Comfort Zone is intended to help you "feel better" about the foods you eat, and worry less about the foods you enjoy. It contains a broad spectrum of enzymes to help you break down a wide range of foods—even those that may be hard to digest. Size: 90 ct.
New from Heel USA is a pocket-sized version of its Adrisin homeopathic allergy medicine. Heel says Adrisin offers temporary relief from a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and skin irritations. Says the company, "Allergy sufferers will enjoy the 15-count individually wrapped tablets because it can go anywhere active people go."
SRP: $3.99, 15-pack
Natural Vitality now carries Vitality B Complex and Vitality C Complex. These "foodiceuticals" come from plants organically grown in rich soil. States the company, "These farm-to-capsule complexes contain nutrients and cofactors as they exist in nature." The only manufactured item is the vegan capsule (made from tapioca).
Vitalah now offers its Oxylent effervescent multi without sugar and calories. Oxylent 7-Count contains seven packets of the original Oxylent formula in three flavors: Sparkling Berries, Sparkling Blackberry Pomegranate, and Sparkling Mandarin.
The Slice of Life gummy line from Hero Nutritionals has expanded with Diabetic Health. The sugar-free gummy supplement is a complete multi with cinnamon added, and is allergen, dairy, gluten and GMO free as well. The product comes in a Tropical Punch flavor, and is designed to provide diabetics with nutrients they may be missing.
A Pina Colada flavor option is now available for Trace Minerals Research's certified vegan and gluten-free Electrolyte Stamina Power Paks. Each Pak delivers 1,200 mg of vitamin C and electrolytes. In addition, TMR introduces Raspberry Ketone with 250 mg of raspberry ketones to help maintain healthy body weight.
Kids Irritated Eye Relief and Kids Allergy Eye Relief from Similasan are homeopathic sterile eye drops that relieve symptoms associated with eye irritations and allergies in children. These symptoms range from redness and burning to dryness and stinging. The drops are chemical free and made of 100% natural active ingredients.
AdaptoStress3 Energy from Reserveage Organics is a stress-relief supplement that also delivers energy without caffeine. AdaptoStress3 contains rhodiola, ashwagandha and schisandra, which may improve concentration and memory while reducing mental fatigue, promoting healthy balance and helping the body adapt to stress.
Nordic Naturals Algae Omega contains a plant-based source of omega-3 with a unique blend of EPA and DHA. Algae Omega is made from a microalgae that offers a significant source of EPA to support normal vision, heart health, positive mood, immunity and healthy anti-inflammatory responses.
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After our horrendous run-in with Rebel Yell, which was memorably bad, Jason, Sku and I decided we'd do another group review. At the time, we kicked around a few options and Wild Turkey Rye was one on the list. Little did we know what would come to pass in just a few weeks.
As of the time of this review, the status of Wild Turkey Rye, 101 proof, is somewhat murky. A few weeks ago, rumors circulated that it was being discontinued in favor of an 81 proof version. At the time, Campari (the owners of Wild Turkey) said point blank that 101 was discontinued and 81 was the way forward. That was all that was needed for rye whiskey fans to take note and start stocking up like crazy. Unfortunately, the 101 was already somewhat scarce on shelves. Chuck Cowdery then posted an article saying the reality was that stocks of 101 would be scarce through 2012 but in 2013 and 2014, you'd see 81 and 101 coexisting on shelves much like the bourbons are at this point.
Others have speculated that this is a sign the 101 will return with a new price point or as a special edition. Whatever the case, this is look at a whiskey that is currently hard to find and of questionable availability going forward for the next few years. I'm sure Jason and Sku have much more in-depth knowledge of the subject from the business standpoint.
Unlike the "what the hell" approach we took with the first collaborative review, choosing Rebel Yell as a half-dare, half-joke, Wild Turkey Rye is a much more serious choice. No one's seriously eyeing that Rebel Yell when they've got a jones for a good bourbon… but Wild Turkey has released some good whiskeys in the past. However, making good bourbon is one thing… what about a good rye? By all accounts it's a much harder grain to work with. Not everyone gets a rye whiskey right – the Woodford releases were far off the mark. (As I keep saying, more on Woodford soon…) Beyond that, if you're not producing your own rye, you're likely to be bottling LDI rye – which is great, but who needs yet another LDI product when the market has some stellar examples of LDI rye already? It seems like a tough category to work in – and yet demand is increasing ahead of supply.
The nose on Wild Turkey's rye is nice – it's clean up front and has a big floral rye presence. However, it's got some body to it. When you dig in, you get some pepper and a slightly piney note. The body is anchored and weighty – it's a mix of cinnamon and a bready grain presence. Honestly, it seemed a lot like cinnamon toast to me. There's cherry and butterscotch hanging around the edges of the nose as well. Left to develop, it will lose the more sharp rye notes and settles in on wood, pepper and a little leathery presence as well. Water focuses the nose even tighter on the pepper notes and it's massive black pepper with a little bit of wood.
The body is not unsurprisingly light at first entrance. It's slightly bitter and thin initially but really quickly opens up, becoming sweet with maple syrup, honey, and nutty toffee notes. The body gains a bit of sweet, syrupy weight pretty quickly. It's got some real heat to it but isn't overbearing – cinnamon, black pepper and a hint of cayenne. The fruit from the nose is there as well; cherries sort of frame the top notes and there's a bit of orange zest too. There's some woody bitterness and some black tea tannins that start to develop though. Adding a splash of water unfortunately causes it to lose some of the dimension and it is kind of a poor mix of rye sharpness and muddled sweetness.
The finish is led by those tannins; they're very up-front and dominant with the black tea note giving way to a more straightforward woody cask note. Things dry pretty constantly and you get a celery root note. It also has some bready body to it – really, this is a substantial finish – but it's not as tied to the cinnamon as before. That's not to say there's no heat… it's got plenty, but it's not overpowering. There's a surprisingly strong straight rye note in the finish. Overall, this finish lasts and lasts…
For a mass market rye, this one is pretty surprising. I don't think it holds up to Rittenhouse 100, but it's pretty well balanced and fairly reasonably priced. It's a bit more bitter than I'd like, but it's got a lot working for it. The nose and body have a lot more weight and presence than I'd expected. It's got nuance and some interesting notes that work well together. Really, this is a pretty good deal for the money.
Unfortunately, as I said earlier, this good deal is in increasingly short supply. If you see a bottle on the shelves, you should definitely give it a try. If you're new to rye whiskey it's a good starting point and will be about as difficult to find currently as Baby Saz or Rittenhouse (at least in Southern California). You can find Masterson's and Whistle Pig reasonably easy on the shelves but that's a serious cash outlay. IF you find the Wild Turkey 101, I think it's worth it. I can't say what the 81 proof version has in store or how it will stack up. My dilutions didn't leave me hopeful, but it's possible Wild Turkey has some tricks up their sleeve.
Read the review at Sku's Recent Eats
Read the review at Sour Mash Manifesto
At a glance:
Wild Turkey Rye 101 – 50.5% ABV
Nose: Clean nose with plenty of floral rye up front – a little pepper when you dig in and some slightly piney notes. Very faint cherry note with a little butterscotch far off in the distance. A little grainy, bready presence and some cinnamon – definitely has a cinnamon toast body. The nose settles down and reveals a little more wood and peppery presence after a while, with some leathery tones to it as well.
Palate: Light body. Slightly bitter initially and a thin palate but it opens up quite fast – a little more sweetness present with some light maple syrup, some honey, some nutty toffee notes. Cherries hang out at the far edges of the palate and there's a definite hint of orange zest; heat is there and fairly notable – cinnamon, maybe a bit of cayenne, and some regular black pepper. Slight bitterness to the wood; a bit of black tea tannins. With water it softens the bitterness a bit and gets sweeter, but loses what makes it interesting.
Finish: Warm but not overbearing. The tannins from the body hang around in a big way; there's wood from the cask and a slightly dry celery root note. It again has a bit of that bready body but not as intensely tied with the cinnamon as before. Rye is quite present on the finish as well.
Comment: For a mass-market rye, this is not a bad one at all – and available at a pretty reasonable price. It leans just a bit more bitter than I like but that said it's still a solid whiskey.
Rating: B-


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Waterfront Home w/Seasonal Private Dock! Rocky Bay Retreat in San Juan Islands
- bedrooms 4
- baths 3
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
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$ 2,000 - $ 3,700 / week
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Waterfront! Seasonal Dock! Relax inside or outside this spacious home at the mouth of Rocky Bay. From inside, take in the beautiful water views from the living room, dining room, kitchen, or from three of the four bedrooms. The living area is spacious and comfortable for families to gather and leads out to a wraparound deck where you can enjoy the outdoors. The kitchen is fully equipped and offers both dining room and bar seating. The living room offers a wood burning fireplace and is equipped with satellite television, stereo and Wi-Fi Internet.
Separate from the living area are the four bedrooms. The master bedroom has an adjoining master bath with soaking tub, tiled shower, and dual sinks. The other 3 bedrooms are spacious and furnished with queen sized beds and one bedroom is also equipped with a crib. The den is furnished with 2 twin beds. For occupancy over 10 people (up to 12) there are fold out mattress pads available that will fit in most of the bedrooms, in the den, or the water view bonus room.
The Rocky Bay Retreat is a great place to explore the tidepools, launch kayaks from the dock, or have as a home base for those boating in the islands. Dock NOT available in the off season (October-May).
*Dock NOT available in Off Season (October-May)*
*Firewood is Provided in Off Season*
house rental amenities
1 king bed, 3 queen beds - 3 bathrooms - Sleeps 10
No pets allowed
Full Kitchen, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Dishwasher
Linens & Towels, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi Tub,
Fireplace-Wood, Firewood is Provided in Off Season
Deck, Gas Grill, Seasonal Boat Dock
Wi-Fi, Satellite TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Stereo System, Games
activities and attractions in San Juan Islands Washington
- library
- marina
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- bay/sound
- churches
- cinemas
- live theater
- coin laundry
- restaurants
- winery tours
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- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- walking
- scenic drives
- outlet shopping
- sight seeing
- whale watching - tours leave regularly fromFridayHarbor & RocheHarbor
Local Services & Businesses:
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- ATM/bank
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
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- tennis
- sailing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- roller blading
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- sound/bay fishing
- Kayaking - GuidedToursLeave Regularly FromFridayHarbor & RocheHarbor
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Off Season:
Oct 1 - May 20 Minimum Stay: 3 Nights
Nightly$325 Weekly$2,000
Shoulder Season:
May 21 - Jun 30
Sep 3 - Sep 30 Minimum Stay: 3 Nights
Nightly$420 Weekly$2,500
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In the beginning, there was news. And there was advertising.
Telling the difference was easy.
News had a headline at the top, a journalist's byline and row after row of verified facts down the columns of a page. The idea was to provide an independent look at a topic editors thought was valuable for readers. Readers trusted that journalists weren't being influenced about what to write or how to write it.
Advertising was inside a box. It consisted of catchy phrases and flashy type pitching a product or service, maybe even with a price tag. The idea was to prompt a sale. The information in the ads was valuable, but readers knew they were being pitched.
Knowing readers don't always want to be clobbered over the head with such a direct sell, some advertisers are trying a more subtle approach.
And some news organizations are experimenting, mainly online, with ways to accommodate that new approach while maintaining the credibility of their own brands.
Identified by any number of labels — sponsored content, content marketing, native advertising, brand "journalism" — companies are writing their own stories and working to associate their brands with the stories.
This goes beyond what newspapers have long dubbed "advertorials," ads that can look like news stories but directly laud an advertiser's business. (The News Tribune labels those as "Paid advertisements.") The new sponsored content speaks more generally on a topic the company thinks will appeal to its customers. By running its logo or an ad next to the content, readers begin to associate the advertiser with the appealing topic.
Some companies publish this content themselves.
Intel created an online magazine, iQ, and stocked it with technology stories to draw young people to a site that carries the blue Intel banner down the left-hand side.
Dick's Sporting Goods has posted a series of videos on YouTube, surely to be shared via social media, that are beautifully produced and tell beautiful stories. One after another, people who are runners emotionally talk about why they run. None of the videos pitch Dick's running shoes, but runners will see the Dick's logo next to them. Mission accomplished for Dick's.
The newest twist has ad-sponsored content appearing on traditional news websites.
The Washington Post in March announced its BrandConnect program that allows advertisers, for a fee, to provide stories that appear on its homepage under a blue banner labeling it "Sponsor generated content."
CTIA, a wireless communications company, was the Post's first BrandConnect customer. A CTIA piece published in April, "Farm management goes mobile," talks about how today's farmers use wireless technology. It never directly pitches the company, but by the company's own tagline is "highlighting the benefits of wireless communication." While informative, the piece never considers the drawbacks, costs or how well wireless works in these rural areas.
A journalist would have been obligated to apply such a critical eye no matter how much CTIA was paying the Post. But the piece wasn't journalism.
The Post says on its website: "BrandConnect will be clearly labeled as advertising, and The Washington Post newsroom is not involved in the development."
Both are critical.
Bill Momary, who started Ebyline in 2009 as a tool for connecting freelance writers with news organizations, said companies increasingly seek freelancers to write sponsored content. Companies know they can get quality pieces from writers with journalism training, he said. Freelancers can choose whether to write this kind of content.
Sponsored stories can be informative and entertaining, Momary said, but they aren't what he calls "Big J journalism."
While some consultants are pushing advertisers to make their sponsored content blend in as much as possible on news sites, Momary urges news organizations to clearly label sponsored content or risk devaluing their own brand.
"You can't confuse a consumer on that, or you lose their trust," he said.
The TNT hasn't published sponsored content, but we would clearly label it if we did.
News organizations — including the TNT — could not do business without their valued advertisers. Certainly our readers benefit from both news and advertising content. But we wouldn't be doing our jobs if we blurred the lines.
Journalists' independence — from government officials, advertisers or anyone else — differentiates us from a million other information providers. We can share our space with advertisers, but we must make it clear to readers which is which.
The real test is for media consumers as they shop the universe of information. It's important to understand who is providing the content and the motivations behind it.Karen Peterson: 253-597-8434 email@example.com


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Skilled cover man Talib gives Patriots flexibility
The Patriots are taking a chance on CB Aqib Talib, but he is a skilled cover man who can allow Bill Belichick to be flexible with the secondary.
Buccaneers trade CB Talib to Patriots
The Buccaneers traded CB Aqib Talib to the Patriots, the Bucs announced Thursday at the trade deadline.
Patriots release DB Moore
The Patriots released DB Sterling Moore and signed LB Mike Rivera and DB Derrick Martin.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
The NFL's extended trade deadline looms, but teams like the Lions and GM Martin Mayhew should be leery of trading away draft picks for players.
Patriots release LB Carpenter
The Patriots cut LB Bobby Carpenter on Tuesday, the team announced.
AFC East Spin cycle: Dolphins keep pace with Patriots
The Patriots and Dolphins asserted themselves as the AFC East's top two teams with convincing Week Eight victories.
Patriots rout Rams in London
Tom Brady led touchdown drives on the Patriots' first five possessions Sunday and New England ran over the St. Louis Rams 45-7 in London.
Patriots place CB Dowling on I.R.
The Patriots placed CB Ras-I Dowling on injured reserve for the second year in a row.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Who is the second-best team in the AFC East?
In a muddled AFC, the team that finishes second in the AFC East could snag a wild-card berth, but it's hard to decipher which team that will be.
AFC East Spin cycle: Patriots rally after another blown lead
The Patriots took over first place in the AFC East after edging the Jets and the Dolphins moved into second while on bye.
Sanchez's fumble in OT gives Patriots the win
Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble by Mark Sanchez after Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime as the Patriots held on to beat the Jets.
Patriots add LB Tarpinian
The Patriots signed LB Jeff Tarpinian from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday.
Dennard getting his opportunity in Pats' secondary
Patriots rookie CB Alfonzo Dennard has seen extra playing time the past two weeks and could spark a Pats secondary that still has its flaws.
Key matchup: Patriots RB Stevan Ridley vs. Jets run defense
The Patriots' three wins have come when Stevan Ridley and the run game have dominated, and the Jets will look to contain them on Sunday.
Scout's Notebook: Patriots ORG Dan Connolly
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Go to any bookstore and the shelves are overflowing with kids' books offering tips and tricks to defend the planet from its impending doom. It almost seems, well, wasteful. Rather than sorting through so many titles, try these five green book picks sure to delight and inspire environmentally-minded kids.
"The Giving Tree," by Shel SilversteinTo be fair, Silverstein's best-selling kids' parable has been interpreted many different ways. But read it with the Earth on your mind and see if it doesn't sound like a warning to not be greedy with Mother Nature's resources. Read the book review on Family.com.
"Judy Moody Saves the World," by Megan McDonaleKids will love Judy's impulsive style and her get-up-and-go. Here's a character who doesn't just think about saving the world, she actually tries to make it happen. Kids will enjoy Miss Moody's accessible tips for taking green action.
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"The Lorax," by Dr. SeussWith Seuss' trademark — kid-friendly rhymes — this book doesn't lose its entertainment value just because it packs a powerful wallop of a message. The Lorax is a quirky character kids will love: Even if he does like to give guilt trips to polluters, he does it in rhyme.
Read the book review on Family.com.
"Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal" by David McLimansTalk about learning. In this Caldecott Medal-winning book, each of the 26 letters is illustrated with features and parts of endangered animals starting with the same letter. Each species gets a full biography at the back of the book, giving kids a chance to learn more about some of the more unfamiliar species.
Read the book review on Family.com.
"Flush," by Carl HiassenThis book's toilet-inspired title will draw kids in and Hiassen's trademark humor will keep them hooked. Kids will love the crazy misbehavior of the book's characters, who will do anything — lie, vandalize, and steal — to stop a crooked casino owner from dumping sewage into the ocean. Sure, the antics aren't ones parents want kids to emulate but they make the book a fun ride.
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SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury Police Department is teaming up with a IQ Biometrix, Inc., a Houston, TX based firm for an identification software that police say will speed up the image that can be given to the community and other agencies called "FACES."
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Ś On a long, hard day at the Honda Classic, Michael Thompson relied on a superb short game to win for the first time on the PGA Tour.
Thompson seized control early with a 50-foot eagle putt on the third hole, then kept his distance with clutch par saves and closed with a birdie from the bunker. It gave him a 1-under 69 Ś one of only five rounds under par at PGA National Ś and a two-shot win over Geoff Ogilvy.
ōThis week was magical,ö Thompson said. ōJust had a groove and kept feeling it.ö
It was a big week for Ogilvy, too.
The former U.S. Open champion had plunged to No. 79 in the world ranking and already missed the Match Play Championship. He was prepared for another week off next week until putting together four solid rounds.
He chipped in from behind the 16th green for birdie and two-putted for birdie on the 18th for a 69. The runner-up finish moves him into the top 50 (No. 47) and gets him into the World Golf Championship at Doral.
Luke Guthrie, tied with Thompson for the 54-hole lead, fell behind with a bogey on the second hole and closed with a 73 to finish third.
Tiger Woods was never in the picture.
He started the final round eight shots behind, and whatever hopes he had of a rally ended on the sixth hole when he hit his drive so far to the right that the ball was never found.
Woods took double bogey, and only an eagle on the final hole kept the damage to a minimum. He closed with a 74 Ś his first time since the Masters last year that he failed to break par in any round of a 72-hole tournament Ś and tied for 37th.
It was the second straight year Woods closed with an eagle at PGA National Ś the difference was last year, it gave him a 62 and a tie for second.
ōI think I passed 62 somewhere around 12,ö Woods said.
Despite a bogey on the final hole, Erik Compton had a 70 and was part of the five-way tie for fourth. Compton, who already has had two heart transplants, earned his first top-10 finish on the PGA Tour.
Thompson, who finished at 9-under 271, had made only one cut this year and finished at the bottom of the back. He was solid from the start Sunday on another windswept day in south Florida, one of only three players who shot par or better all four rounds.
ōYou donÆt have to do much wrong to be making a bogey out there, so itÆs pretty impressive,ö Ogilvy said of ThompsonÆs final round. ōItÆs a great effort, really. As you say by the rest of the scores, itÆs a very hard golf course and it seems to get progressively harder in some ways. ThereÆs a disaster waiting everywhere.
ōThereÆs a lot of golf courses on tour that it might be easy to close out a golf tournament Ś or easier Ś but this is not one of them.ö
Thompson dropped only one shot on the back nine, a three-putt on the 16th when he missed from just inside 3 feet. He rattled another short par putt in on the 17th, and then played away from the water on his second shot at the par-5 18th, into a bunker. Once his ball stopped rolling 4 feet from the cup, the tournament was over.
The win moves Thompson to No. 45 in the world and gets him into his first World Golf Championship next week.
ōThis is everything,ö Thompson said. ōThis is a childhood dream come true. IÆve dreamed of playing out here since I was 7 years old and to win, itÆs just unbelievable. I just canÆt put it into words. The whole day was awesome.ö
It was a mess for Woods.
He lost two balls in a span of eight holes (the other one in the third round Saturday) for what he believes is the first time in his career. He hit into the water on the 11th for another double bogey, and drove into the water on the 16th.
ōI just made too many penalties this week,ö Woods said. ōToday is a perfect example. I didnÆt play that poorly. I had two water balls and a lost ball. Take those away, and I missed two short birdie putts, and it was actually a decent score. So just got to clean up my rounds.ö
The final round was never going to be easy with the wind whipping on PGA National, and it showed. Of those who finished before the leaders even teed off, only two players managed to break par. Scoring was so difficult that Lucas Glover played the weekend in 2-over par and still tied for fourth.
ōYou donÆt move up very often Ś on tour Ś over par on the weekend, except for a place like this,ö Glover said.
Thompson seized control early because of some big putts, and mostly because so many others faded.
It was a wild front nine for Thompson, with only three pars, which ordinarily would spell disaster on a day like this except for his putting.
He made a 50-foot eagle putt on the third hole, made a 12-foot birdie putt behind the hole at the par-3 fifth hole and hit an approach into 4 feet for birdie on the eighth. Just as big was the tough sixth hole, where Thompson hit a bunker shot 18 feet over the flag and made the par putt coming back.
Guthrie, who fell behind for good with a bogey on the second hole, did his best to stay in range until hitting his tee shot out of bounds on the 14th for a double bogey. From there, it was only a battle for second place.
Everyone else was long gone.
Westwood failed to save par on consecutive holes on the front nine and could never catch up. Charles Howell III, who started the day three shots behind and needed a win to get to the Masters in his hometown, fell apart on the back nine with a 41 and closed with a 78.
He at least gets into Doral next week through his FedEx Cup standing. Rickie Fowler made three bogeys on the first six holes and was never a factor.
ThompsonÆs short game was superb during the pivotal part of the final round. He twice chipped to tap-in range for par on the 10th and 11th holes, and he built a four-shot lead with four holes to play. The only thing that kept him from an easy walk to this first win was OgilvyÆs late birdies.


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Luscious Potato and Leek Salad
Here's a dressed-up potato salad that's easy to make, with the warming touch of leeks. It's great with grilled dishes, and is a nice potluck or company dish for spring and summer.
Serves: 6
- 6 medium-large red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
- 6 slender leeks or 3 large leeks, white and palest green parts only
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, with liquid, halved or quartered
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into narrow, 1-inch strips
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) green peas, steamed
- Vinaigrette dressing, store-bought or homemade, as needed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Mixed baby greens
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Snipped fresh chives
- Minced fresh parsley
Cook or microwave the potatoes in their skins until done but still firm. When cool enough to handle, but still warm, cut in half lengthwise and slice 1/2 inch thick. Place in a mixing bowl.
Trim the leeks and cut in half lengthwise. Cut 1/4-inch thick crosswise, then rinse well to rid them of grit. Heat the olive oil in a skillet along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the leeks, artichoke hearts, bell pepper and peas, to the bowl. Add enough vinaigrette to moisten the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and toss well.
To serve, line a large platter with lettuce leaves. Top with the potato salad. Surround with cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with the minced herbs. Serve at once.
- See more of VegKitchen's recipes for potato salads.
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4 comments on "Luscious Potato and Leek Salad"
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Thanks for all the info I have been in a panic the last few months. My dgtahuer is very allergic to milk. When Vegan Rella disappeared, we tried all sorts of different vegan brands of cheese, but she hated them all! We are up in Calgary Alberta Canada so I hope we will see our fave vegan cheese back soon!!I am also wondering if anyone has the contact info for Vegan Rella. I've searched the web and can't see it for some reason.Thank you!
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Thursday, South Carolina's State Superintendent of Education Dr. Mick Zais congratulated two South Carolina students, including one from Aiken High School, for winning a $5,000 college scholarship and the opportunity to serve as delegates representing South Carolina during an all-expense paid trip by The Hearst Foundation to Washington, D.C.
"I am so proud of Tanner Charles Slagle and Brandon Matthew Muniz," said Dr. Zais. "This is a great achievement reflecting well on their individual efforts, their teachers and parents. I am confident that they will represent us well in Washington, D.C. next spring," said Dr. Zais.
The 52nd Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program will be held March 8-15, 2014, in Washington, D.C. The program was created in 1962 to increase awareness of the three branches of government among young Americans and the responsibilities of elected and appointed federal officials. It is sponsored by the U.S. Senate, and The Hearst Foundation covers all expenses for the annual trip.
Each year, this competitive merit-based program brings two outstanding high school students from each state to the nation's capital for an intensive week-long study of the federal government. The students generally rank in the top one percent of their state and must be serving an elected or appointed position in student office, or in an educational or civic organization. Including the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity, a total of 104 students will participate.
The Hearst Foundation awards each student with a $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship, encouraging coursework in history and political science.
Tanner is a junior at The Scholars Academy in Conway. He is a student government representative, works part-time at Lowe's, and enjoys hobbies that include traveling, reading, and spending time with his friends and family. Tanner plans to become a political strategist and work on political campaigns. His parents are David Slagle and Angela Huggins of North Myrtle Beach.
Brandon is a senior at Aiken High School and class vice president of the student council. He belongs to the National Beta Club, National Honor Society and the school's Spanish club. He is on the high school soccer team, mock trial team, and academic team. He plans to major in economics or political science and work for the government in global affairs and public policy. His parents are Dr. Leopoldo and Terry Muniz of Aiken.
Alternate delegates are Qingyang Hu from Lexington High School in Lexington District One and Nishesh Chaubey from Southside High School in the Greenville County School District.
This year, 644 nominations were made by South Carolina school principals and counselors. All students were given a 60 question multiple choice exam, with scores tallied by the University of South Carolina. Students with the top 30 scores were invited to write a one-page essay on a topic chosen by The Hearst Foundation, focusing on U.S. history, the Constitution, or public policy at the state or federal level. The two students with the highest combination score between the multiple choice test and essay were named as the state's delegates by Dr. Zais.
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"The revolution in Egypt is not over. It has hardly begun," writes Omeya El Naggar in an article titled "Will Egypt's Arab Spring Turn Into an Arab Nightmare." Egypt's Tahrir Square looked like a nightmare today, ten months after protests brought down Hosni Mubarak's regime, as clashes between protestors and police continued for a third consecutive day. Al Jazeera reports that 33 people have been killed and over 1,500 injured since Saturday.
Thousands of protestors gathered in Tahrir Square, the symbolic epicenter of the Arab Spring, to demand the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) swiftly transfer power to a civilian authority and to protect their revolution from what they say is an attempt to hijack it. Parliamentary elections are scheduled to start on November 28, but presidential elections won't be held until a new constitution is written, which could take up to a year. In the meantime, executive powers would remain with the army.
According to the Cairo daily Al Masry al Youm, protestors were using firebombs and shotgun pellets against the police. At a brief news conference, a representative of the military, General Said Abbas, said that the security forces had not initiated any violence and had only defended themselves. This video however, shows police officers beating lifeless bodies and dragging others by their hair across the square. One activist tweeted, "There are protestors writing phone numbers on their arms so that in case they're killed their family members can be contacted. #Tahrir." Al Jazeera's Rawya Rageh said the clashes were "very intense, with the people on the street telling us…that the military has shown its true colors."
In the face of such bloody protests, interim Prime Minsiter Essam Sharaf and his cabinet submitted their collective resignation. However, the military council reportedly announced they will not accept the resignation until Egyptian political forces decide on a replacement prime minister.
In an article titled "Cairo Jumps the Rails," Marc Lynch says, "Now is a time for the Egyptian political elite to unify -- Islamist and non-Islamist, elite and popular -- around clear demands for a speedy political transition to civilian rule. Protestors, bloody and mourning their dead, will not be satisfied with minor political concessions." Others say it is easier said than done. In an increasingly heated and complex political climate, Al Ahram's Elias Harfoush argues that "the ongoing competition…over the inheritance of Mubarak's regime has its justifications…Mubarak's absence has left a great vacuum in the prime seat of power in the largest [and most populated] Arab country." In other words, the stakes are high.
As over 20,000 protestors filled Tahrir Square on Monday night, activists are calling for a "million man march" on Tuesday to call for a new civilian government and national unity.


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Now that the preseason has begun, the Fantasy Doctor will be making regular house calls, answering readers' fantasy questions each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Send your questions to the Doc at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Our league just changed formats this year. We added two teams and switched to a PPR format. We get to select a keeper from last year or go to a supplemental one-round draft for the remaining teams before the regular draft. My choice is between Ray Rice, Michael Turner or Andre Johnson. I'm leaning towards Rice, but why shouldn't I go with Johnson, who has proved his worth over several seasons? I don't want to see Rice get overhyped and flame out like Matt Forté last year. Then again, before Turner got hurt, he looked like he was about to heat up and seems to be a TD machine. Who should I keep?
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It's not an easy call here between Rice and Johnson, Wade, but I think you're leaning in the right direction.
First off, Turner is not a factor at all in the passing game, so he loses quite a bit of luster in PPR formats. That leaves the other two, and as much of a stud as Johnson is in this type of league, he falls slightly short of Rice in my book.
After seeing what Rice did in 2009, he belongs as a top-three pick in all PPR drafts. In addition to rushing for 254-1,339-7, he also blew away all RBs with 78 catches for 702 yards and another score. That's 2,041 yards from scrimmage in his first year as a full-time starter, a number that only figures to improve now that he has added experience. And if he doesn't get so many TDs vultured away by Willis McGahee this time around, Rice is really going to be a fantasy monster. To me, there's very little not to like about the third-year back, so I'd keep him with confidence.
I've been reading the prescriptions you've been writing for years, and now I need your evaluation. I'm in a keeper league with standard scoring in which I can keep three players. Which ones should I hold on to (in parentheses is the round I lose a pick if I keep them): RB Steven Jackson (5), RB Steve Slaton (6), RB LeSean McCoy (8), RB Laurence Maroney (10), WR Nate Burleson (12), QB Vince Young (16) or TE Brent Celek (16)? Please help.
— Craig
Looking at your collection of players, Craig, this is a fairly cut-and-dry decision, in my opinion.
Starting with your RBs, I see Jackson as a must-keep, giving up only a fifth-rounder. Even though some are down on him, I still see S-Jax having a solid year in a Rams offense that has to be improved. I also think that McCoy is well worth sacrificing a Round Eight pick to keep. He is the Eagles' unquestioned starting back and will be a threat as both a rusher and receiver. I don't think he'll rack up a lot of TDs, but the yardage will be there. Neither Slaton nor Maroney should be retained, as they're both ticketed for reserve duty.
I could see a decent case for picking any of your remaining three guys as your final keeper, but I'm going to go with Celek. After breaking out in '09 with 76-971-8, I see him coming close or surpassing those numbers this season with his good buddy Kevin Kolb at QB. Unlike Burleson or Young, Celek can be a staple in your starting lineup, and all you have to do is give up a 16th-round pick. You simply can't beat that price.
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PLATTSBURGH — Mr. Leo M. Allen, 94, of Grace Avenue in Plattsburgh, passed away at Meadowbrook Healthcare Facility, Dec. 29, 2012. He was born in North Creek to Edith (Hunt) and Percy Allen on Feb. 2, 1918.
Leo graduated from North Creek High School Central School in 1938, and the New York (City) Trade School in 1940. He enlisted in the Army in 1941, recruited in the Army Corps of Engineers, and worked on the Alaska Supply Line and was station in Philippines. In 1943, he married Hazel (Sollie) Allen in North Creek. After the war, Leo worked several years at the family business (Allen's Electric) in North Creek, and as a care-taker for several camps throughout the Adirondacks. He was the Fire Chief of the North Creek Volunteer Fire Department. In 1959, the family moved to Chazy, and Leo work for M. P. Meyer & Co., until he retired in 1983. In 1987, Leo and Hazel became year round residents of Sebring, Fla., where he worked full time until the age of 85. Upon returning to Plattsburgh in 2004, his focus was to help and assist his sons and their families. He especially loved splitting and stacking wood with his son Eric. Leo was a member of the Plattsburgh B.P.O.E. of Elks 621 and the Loyal Order of 2390 Masons.
Leo is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws; Christopher Allen and Lois Durocher of Plattsburgh, Eric and Cynthia Allen of Plattsburgh and Keene Valley; Granddaughters, Mrs. Tracy Gordon and Mrs. Tricia Gonyo of Moores; Grandsons, Travis Allen, Brent Allen, and Hans Allen of Plattsburgh; Great-Grandchildren, Alexander, Hayden, Hannah, and Ian; a brother, Roger Allen and his wife MaryAnn of Gansevoort; and a sister, Hazel (Allen) Minder of North Creek.
He is predeceased by his parents; and a sister, Myra (Allen Woodard.
Leo will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington D.C. alongside his beloved wife Hazel, who passed away in Oct. of 1990. Per Leo's request there are no calling hours. The family has planned a private "remembrance" gatherings. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home.