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Ingrid is proud to be back
for her sixth season with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Her constant
wanderlust has been satiated by Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet touring across
Canada, the United States and to Israel in 2010. Wanting the tour
experience from all points of view, Ingrid drove the production truck to
Jacob's Pillow in Massachusetts in the summer of 2012 to support the Company in
their triumphant return to the world renowned Festival in the Berkshires after
almost 50 years. It was a four day drive; one way!
Ingrid also continues to play an active role in Peter Quanz' Q Dance projects and accompanied Peter and his company to the 2010 Canada Dance Festival in Ottawa at the NAC with In Tandem, the 2012 Spring to Dance Festival in Saint Louis and the 2012 Gotham Dance Festival in New York City at the Joyce Theatre in Chelsea with In Tandem and Luminous. She is a continual supporter of Q Dance from its inception as a founding member to its fourth season this year.
Ingrid has traveled the high seas as Stage and Production Manager for the Royal Caribbean International cruise line. She has visited many sites in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand. Ingrid has been "on the road" stage managing national tours of She Loves Me, Grease, Chicago The Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, CATS, Starlight Express, West Side Story and even stage managed a production of 42nd Street in Moscow, Russia. A lover of classical theatre, Ingrid took on the Bard at summerstock Shakespeare Festivals in Boise, Idaho and Cedar City, Utah. "All the world's a stage…"
Ingrid fulfilled the duties of Stage and Company Manager for the Alberta Ballet for the 1989/90 and 1990/91 seasons. She travelled to Phoenix, Arizona to participate in Ballet Arizona's Nutcracker and Spring program in 1991/92 and returned to Alberta Ballet for the Nutcracker in 1992.
Ingrid is an avid motorcyclist and returns to Winnipeg each year after spending her summer vacations traveling the winding roads of Canada and the U.S. She has completed a 2004 rally from Mexicali, Mexico to Kelowna, British Columbia in four days on her R1200 BMW and a 1999 rally from Nogales, Mexico to Medicine Hat, Alberta on her 650 Honda Nighthawk. Ingrid also spends time underwater and swam with dolphins in the Red Sea during a scuba diving trip to Egypt.
The travel bug hit her early and was an asset after graduating from the Theatre Production Department at Grant McEwan College in Edmonton, Alberta in 1987 and a stage management internship at the Banff Centre of Fine Arts in 1987/88. Ever since, she has gone where the work is and has visited every state in the union and every province in Canada (and one Territory).
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Raise your hand if you've heard of Macclesfield Town? If you're raising your hand you are lying, but you will know who they are now thanks to Arnaud Mendy, who hit an absolute rocket in Saturday's FA Cup clash against Bolton. We will hand him his FA Cup Goal of the Week trophy now. It does not come with any real glitz and glamour, but if he requests it I will send him a handcrafted aluminum foil trophy because seriously, this is puuuuurty.
Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan is having a bad week. First he allowed Tim Howard to score on him from 95 yards away (with a healthy assist from the wind) and now he gives up the goal of the weekend. At least on this one he can't be blamed even a little bit because Mendy just hit a rocket to beat him. Even so, he's front and center in the Premier League and FA Cup goals of the week. Fame!

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SOMAPA Teachers
Meet the School of Music Instructors
Rosaura Acampora (formerly Harrison) has taught violin and viola in the School of Music since 2006. She began her career with the Orchestra Sinfonica Juvenil de Costa Rica, Conservatory of Music. She studied with the prestigious Alexander Prilutchi, distinguished pupil of Carl Flesch. She was awarded the Young Soloist Award from the National Symphony of Costa Rica at the age of 13. She has received numerous scholarships including: United Nations Interlochen (MI) Scholarship, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Scholarship, Florida International University. She has performed with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Lake Symphony Orchestra, and Lake Chamber Orchestra. Past performances include a Presidential concert at the White House and a Dignitary concert at the United Nations. She is currently the Concert Master for the Villages Community Philharmonic and Ocala Chamber Orchestra.
Martie Ansorge has a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Voice and Flute from Kennesaw State University in Marietta, Georgia. She has taught private lessons for over 35 years and has been with the School of Music and Performing Arts since the fall of 1999. Martie teaches all levels of instruction for flute and voice, beginning to intermediate instruction for piano and beginner instruction for band instruments. She is a native of the Atlanta, Georgia area, moving to Ocala in 1981. Before coming to the School of Music, Martie was the Minister of Music and Youth at Ocklawaha Bridge Baptist Church, later teaching music at First Assembly Christian School, where she started the band and choral programs. Also, she has played flute and piccolo with the former Central Florida Symphony Orchestra (now Ocala Symphony Orchestra) and the Central Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. Martie is a member of Music Teachers National Association. She enjoys playing and singing for special occasions.
Beth Menendez began teaching piano at the School of Music in the Fall of 2006. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Elementary Education and Early Childhood. Her college music courses included private piano, and she has enjoyed singing in choirs and ensembles. Beth also plays the flute and performed with a flute trio for several years. She is an experienced classroom teacher, including music instruction. She is also a church volunteer, having worked in the areas of music, youth and children for over 25 years. First Baptist Ocala is her home church.
David Ripple has been the Contemporary Worship Leader at First Baptist since Jaunary 2009 and started teach guitar in the School of Music in March 2009. He teaches acoustic and electric guitar to beginners and up.
Micki Woods began teaching piano at the age of 16. She took college level piano courses while earning her degree in Accounting. Micki is a former music teacher at Redeemer Christian School. She has been active in the music ministries of local churches as church pianist accompanying choirs, soloists and instrumentalists. She teaches classical and sacred piano. She is the wife of Billy Woods and mom to Lindsay, Taylor, Riley and Delaney.
Jeff Eekhoff started teaching guitar and piano for FBC's School of Music in August 2012. He has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. Jeff has worked as a music teacher and as a worship leader. He has been teaching private lessons since 2004. Jeff is currently the worship director at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church.
Kara Billig has a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music from The Baptist College of Florida. She is a local church pianist and began playing keyboard at age 16 for a local church. She has taught Kindergarten and 2nd grade at an Ocala Elementary School. She is the wife of Michael Billig and mother to Mary, Leia, David, and Jonathan. Kara began teaching piano for FBC's school of music in August 2012. She teaches beginners to early advanced levels in piano and beginners in violin and flute.
Jimmy Sexton started teaching drum lessons for FBC's School of Music in the fall of 2014.
Please check back later for more informaion on Jimmy and a picture.
Lauren Wilson has resided in Dunnellon Florida for over 13 years. Lauren is currently in her sophomore year at the College of Central Florida majoring in Music Education. Lauren has been playing and performing music since she was a child. Lauren joined the team of music instructors at FBC Ocala's School of Music in the spring 2013 teaching piano and violin.
Lauren was singing at the age of 3, and began learning the violin at the age of 5. She has performed for many special occasions. She has been a member of several orchestras; these include The Ocala Youth Symphony and The Villages Community Philharmonic Orchestra. She was a special guest of The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Violin Virtuoso Joshua Bell. In February 2013 Lauren fulfilled a lifelong dream and performed at Carnegie Hall. Lauren knew early in her music training that she had a gift for teaching; she loves sharing her love of music to others. Lauren began teaching in 2008, and has had much experience with different learning types and ages. Lauren is an accomplished musician who not only loves music, but also wants to inspire others for many generations to come.
Lauren will finish up her time at our School of Music in the summer 2014. We will miss Lauren and wish her the best at Stetson University where she will pursue her music. We are happy to report that Lauren's students can continue taking lessons with Tiffany (piano) and Erica (violin).
Dr. Sarah Satterfield will begin teaching at FBC's School of Music in the fall 2013. She has taught music and humanities courses at the College of Central Florida, the University of Florida, Flagler College, Florida Gateway College, and Grace Christian School. She lectures throughout the Southeast, specializing in American music and music of the 20th century. Most recently Satterfield presented a lecture-recital on the traditional music of Florida at the International Conference of Arts and Humanities in Honolulu, Hawaii and gave the local debut of Jorge Ibanez's Aire II for flute and piano at the College Music Society's Regional Conference in Gainesville. an experienced administrator with a broad background in various sectors of the performing arts industry, Satterfield managed the San Diego State University Symphony Orchestra and ocala Symphony Orchestra. She served as administrative assistant for the prestigious Arioso Wind Quintet. During her first year with Arioso, she won grants exceeding $50,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts, City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, California Arts Council, California Touring Artists' Roster, and John and Jane Adams Trust. She also coordinated the Adams Project, a training program that taught collegiate-level small ensembles the art of educational, senior, and multi-cultural outreach programming. While involved with the Adams Project she coordinated outreach performances in more than 120 community venues throughout Southern California. Satterfield ahs concertized extensively, participating in premieres or performances at the College Music Society Regional Conference. National FluteAssociation Annual Convention, Florida Flute Association Annual Convention, and international Festival of Women Composers. She has performed in master classes presented by Nancy Clew, Bradley Garner, Damian Bursill-Hall, Eldred Spell, and Constance Lane. Dr. Satterfield directs the Patriot Pipers, a flute ensemble she launched at CF. She is a member of professional organizations including the American Musicological Society, College Music Society, Society of Early Americanists, National Flute Association, Florida Flute Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, and Kappa Delta Pi. She performs regularly throughout the Southeast. Dr. Satterfield received a Ph.D. in Music History and Literature with an outside specializaation in art history from the Univeristy of Florida, masters of Music in Flute Performance from San Diego State University, and Bachelor of Music in Music Educaiton from Furman University (magna cum laude). She is a competitive triathlete and serves on the board of directors of the local triathlon organization Tri-Him.
Melissa Estep joined FBC's School of Music in the spring 2014. She teaches voice and beginner piano. Besides teaching for our school, Melissa also is a music teacher and reading tutor at Redeemer Christian School and participates in her church's praise team.
Erica Piferrer will return to teaching violin lessons for us in the fall 2014.
Tiffany Gonzalez will join FBC's School of Music in the fall 2014. We will have more information on her soon. She will be teaching piano for beginners to intermediate level students. Tiffany is a graducate from College of Central Florida and currently attends University of Central Florida.
Theresa Fugate joined the FBC team in the fall 2014. She is teaching piano and flute. Check back later for more information on Theresa.
Alondra McEldowney started teaching piano for FBC in the fall 2014. More information to come later.
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Introduce the Clock King in CW's "Arrow"
Clock King is a DC comics villain dating back to 1960, and was originally an enemy of Green Arrow. Though he's sometimes been portrayed as flashy and gimmicky, there are are more subtle portrayals, and he achieved a degree of popularity as a Batman villain in "Batman: The Animated Series." There have been multiple characters to don the Clock King mantle and he doesn't have a definitive characterization or origin, nor a definitive costume-- he would be a perfect candidate for a villain to be re-imagined in Arrow, and could certainly be handled in a more grounded, street-level way. The producers could go any number of directions with his time motif. Given that "Arrow" hasn't shied away at all from both familiar and more obscure comic book characters, it would be a wasted opportunity not to include a new incarnation of one of the earliest and most fun Green Arrow villains. Include the Clock King as an adversary for Oliver Queen in "Arrow!"
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Three CBS Atlanta News reporters will take on the Publix Georgia Half Marathon on March 17: Katie Brace, Tony McNary and Sonia Moghe.
Brace has been running for 23 years.
"It helps with the stress, it keeps me fit, and I've just been running, running, running," she said.
Brace has run more races than she can count, but this will be her first half marathon.
"Usually, the most I race is seven miles," she said.
McNary is a self-described "gym rat" but doesn't do much distance running.
"I like to lift weights, but running is something I've never done," he said. "But I enjoy it - sometimes."
McNary has participated in a triathlon and a couple of mud runs.
"I like to take on challenges and this is a challenge and I've never done it before," he said. "I decided I'm going to do it, so that's what I'm doing."
McNary's goal is to beat Moghe, who ran her first half marathon last summer.
"I went through a really bad breakup, couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, was just so upset," she said. "My mom said, 'Just go run.'"
Moghe has been a distance runner for about five years.
"There's some shirts out there that say 'I Run So I Can Eat Bacon' - I love that. So I run just to stay healthy, but I also run because it's relaxing," Moghe said.
She and McNary started training together several weeks ago, and a rivalry began.
"I have my personal goal, which is to beat Tony and I'm going make it happen," she promised.
Endurance trainer Trey Harris was called in to help all three crank it up. He led the team on a training run through Piedmont Park and fielded a lot of questions along the way.
With three weeks until the race, Harris said half marathoners should be able to run at least eight miles.
Brace said she's topping that off with a weekly mix of ballet and pilates.
"It strengthens muscles you don't strengthen while you're running," she said. "Because running, obviously you're just going forward, so a lot of times, with ballet it's the side muscles, it's the hips."
And when they're finally ready to rise to the challenge, Harris had this advice for race day: Get there early, don't rush, stay calm, and once you get out on the course, listen to your body.
"Your training program, the efforts and the time and the long-distance running that you've put into the race are going to carry you through the race," he said.
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Minister Christopher Muhammad exposes San Francisco's 'paid political prostitutes'
by Brother Jesse Muhammad
It's not too often you see a lot of Black leaders willing to take a stand these days.
I was recently tagged on Facebook in the posting of a video of Nation of Islam Student Minister Christopher Muhammad speaking before a joint meeting of the planning and redevelopment commissioners on June 3 in San Francisco. This footage has the internet buzzing as Minister Christopher called the commissioners and members of the Board of Supervisors "paid prostitutes" and "political whores" (his part starts at 5:10).
For those uninformed, the beginning of the video gives insight into this fight by residents of the San Francisco Bayview Hunters Point community against proposed redevelopment by Lennar, one of the nation's largest homebuilders. The Black people fear that this is a tactic for gentrification and that this move would also lead to further exposure to more toxicity.
Minister Christopher and others have been appealing to local politicians for the past few years but it has fallen on deaf ears because many believe that the city's leaders have been bought off by Lennar.
"My initial thought was not to even bother – because I'm talking mostly to political prostitutes," said Minister Christopher. "This city is rotten to the core! There's no principles here. There's no moral compass here. There's no character here. Most of the people who run this town are political whores."
I will let you watch the rest.
But check out how Minister Christopher is already leaving the room when some White man has to get the last word by saying, "Would you please leave the room?"
He's already gone.
Related links to feed your mind:
- Minister Christopher Muhammad and other Church leaders and Environmental Advocates
- Davey D interviews Minister Christopher Muhammad, leader of the Stop Lennar Action Movement, on Hard Knock Radio
- 'Repair the damage of destroying the Black presence in this city!'
- Are SFPD officers stalking Nation of Islam security head?
- Christopher Muhammad Exposes Toxic Terror in SF. Part 1
Jesse Muhammad is a staff writer for the Final Call newspaper, known for his coverage of the Jena 6 and Hurricane Katrina survivors, and an award-winning blogger. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com and visit Brother Jesse Blog at http://jessemuhammad.blogspot.com, where this story originally appeared. The video – excerpts from the official city video of the joint hearing by the Planning and Redevelopment Commissions – was posted to YouTube by Ahmad770.
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Minister christopher and many others would like to see black contractors be able to work in their community, especially in view of FLA.LENNar, but I feel there have been glittering generalities in his outrage. He doesn't mention the walking haircut mayor, who is doing unlimited harm to s.f. but our board of supes work very hard for s.f. against a creepy mayor that's been absent for 2/3 of hisadmin! I think and thank for supe MIRAKARIMI he got us public power despite PG&E's $$$$$. Willie brown said if u don't earn a 100,000 u don't deserve to live in s.f. The nerve of this st louis resident, upping the ante to live in s.f. I was born raised here and by his second term he was disconnected with anyone who wasn't a millionaire. Newsom big time property owner, ruthless, irresponsible and a drug and alcohol abuser has advanced the willie. I agree with most of christophers analysis, but our board protects us against the walking haircut↓


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Your time at ISU has been an important and life changing experience. With the many memories and friendships you have developed, make sure you stay connected to your alma mater. At the Alumni Association we strive to ensure you have the opportunity to make your alumni experience as meaningful as your time as a student. We provide the resources for you to stay informed with ISU news and events and share your memories as well as personal and professional news.
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The Indiana State University magazine is getting a makeover and will launch a bold new website in April, with a new printed publication set to follow this fall.
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Beautiful Oceanfront House with Swimming-pool in Eleuthera
- bedrooms 4
- baths 4½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets considered no
- type House
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Coriolana sits overlooking the fabulous 3-mile pink sand beach on Windermere Island. A visit to Windermere offers tranquility, privacy and the restorative beauty of nature; fresh home-made bread and vegetables from the Farm shop, and delicious rum cocktails add to the pleasure. The pace of life slows, books get read, and there is all the time in the world for sunrise walks and sunset swims, snorkeling on the reefs and diving for conch.
Considered to be one of the most beautifully designed houses on Windermere, Coriolana has wonderful inside and outside living spaces. The wrap-around terrace overlooking the Atlantic, and the tranquil courtyard around the swimming pool both offer seating and dining areas. The elegant living room looks out across the turquoise sea to the East and the swimming pool to the West, through glorious french windows. Each bedroom opens out onto the terrace, and offers direct access to the beach, down a picturesque stairway, and the sound of the surf soothes you to sleep.
The master bedroom has a lovely large four-poster bed, and a large en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower. Bedroom 2 can adjoin for family use, or be separate, as both have direct access to the pool and to the beach. All bedrooms and living areas have very efficient air-condition, but the sea-breeze and the ceiling fans means that it is rarely needed. All four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped and there is also a great new barbecue.
The house-keeper and caretaker can help you with car rental, shopping, restaurants, cooking, babysitting, cots and more. While you are staying you also have temporary membership at the Club At Windermere, where you can use the tennis courts, restaurant and bar. We provide a daily 4-hour maid-service; more can be negotiated as can cooking and babysitting.
Local boats will take you fishing on the reefs and exploring the mangroves, following the turtles, diving for conch and searching for starfish. A twenty minute drive takes you to some excellent restaurants and if you are missing the hustle and bustle then an hour and a half drive takes you to Harbour Island and its vibrant night-life.
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Property Type
- house
- guests provide their own meals
Location Type
- beach view
- beachfront
- away from it all
- family
- romantic
- wireless internet
- washing machine
- clothes dryer
- parking off street
- garage
- local calls only
- air conditioning
- linens provided
- towels provided
- living room
- hair dryer
- iron & board
coffee maker
- Nespresso machine - please bring own coffee 'pods'
- stove
- oven
- dishes & utensils
- pantry items
- toaster
- dishwasher
- refrigerator
- microwave
catering available
- can be arranged with the housekeeper
- kitchen
- cooking utensils
- ice maker
- coffee maker
- our dining table seats up to 12, and our outside table seats more than that.
- dining area
- dining
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- private pool
- Bathrooms
- 4 bathrooms 1 half Bath
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- 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8, beds for 8
- bedroom 1:
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- King size beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (3), Child Beds (1) can be arranged with the housekeeper, Baby Cribs (1) can be arranged with the housekeeper
- books
- cards and board games are available
- television
- satellite / cable
- dvd player
- music library
- outdoor grill
- at the Club, a 3 minute bicycle ride away
kayak / canoe
- 2 2-person ocean going kayaks
- bicycles
deck / patio
- a wrap-around terrace on the sea-front
- long-term renters welcome
- events allowed
minimum age limit for renters
- 21
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- Notes
- The property has the benefit of a generator. Enough toilet rolls, soap, cleaning fluids are available for your arrival, thereafter please restock. Water and electricity are very expensive on the island so please conserve as much as possible. Please remember your Nespresso caps!!
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It's not KitKat, but at least the Sony Xperia M is getting a little update love from the mothership today. Android 4.3 is rolling out now, but as usual, the exact timing varies by country and carrier. Heading into the update menu and refreshing will pull down the file if your device is eligible.
It's okay to love kernel source – you can admit it. Sony is pretty good to the open source community, and in keeping with that reputation, it has posted the open source files for the Sony Xperia M. Yay.
The Xperia M is a budget device with a 1GHz Snapdragon S4 dual-core, 1GB of RAM, and a 4-inch 854×480 LCD. There's no LTE, but the Xperia M will be produced in a dual-SIM variant.
You have to hand it to Sony – they keep trying. The newly announced Xperia M is a budget-oriented phone that can be obtained in a variety of neat colors. It has a small-ish 4-inch screen, and it comes in black, white, purple, and yellow (depending on model). It's not gigantic, which is a rarity these days.


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Second Sole at Levis Commons will team up with dozens of local running stores Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for a group run/walk from Second Sole at Levis Commons, located at 4130 Levis Commons Boulevard, to pay tribute to and help support all of those in Boston.
The 'country-wide' official "Runners For Boston" shirt- along with possibly two other options- will be sold to raise money for those affected by the bombings.
Shirts will be available for purchase for a donation of $20, with all proceeds being forwarded to One Fund Boston, the charity endorsed by the Boston Athletic Association (and the mayor of Boston) to aid bombing victims.
Since the money is going to the One Fund Boston, all shirt payments are asked to be done by check or cash. All runners and walkers are welcome for this free event.
Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear Boston support shirts, any Boston Marathon gear, or yellow and light blue.
The race starts with a 3 mile loop marked with signs and mile markers through the plaza, and from there participants can finish, do more loops, or do an out and back.
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PEORIA, Ill. -- A group of Tazewell County students did not let the tornado's impact stop them from participating in the annual March for Life Protest.
As part of their civics lesson, students at St. Patrick's School in Washington collected a record $7,000 worth of baby food. Each year they team up with Tazewell County Right to Life in the effort.
Before delivering the baby food to three Peoria area social service agencies, the students stopped by Congressman Aaron Schock's office in downtown Peoria.
"We just decided to give back to the community since so many people had helped us. We figured that we would help other people," said 7th Grader Nicole Mickels.
"Several area churches surpassed what they had given in the past including my own parish St. Patrick's in Washington," said Tazewell County Right to Life Spokeswoman Kay Grillot.
Congressman Schock was out of town but the students did talk with his staff.


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MIAMI — The days of bigger being better, of rounding up the O'Neal-sized (Jermaine, Shaquille) suspects are apparently over. NBA lineups are being downsized, and the Celtics are going sleek this season.
The Celtics have five players standing at, or near, 7 feet tall, and their best rebounder is Jared Sullinger, a 6-foot-9-inch rookie. But most of the minutes will be meted out to mobile ballhandlers who can cause matchup problems for the opposition.


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David Cameron has put the Tories on a war footing for the general election with his most radical reshuffle since coming to power.
In a shake-up that took observers by surprise with its scope, the Prime Minister shifted key ally Michael Gove from Education Secretary to chief whip - ordering him to act as "minister for TV".
Mr Cameron, who is expected to finalise the lower ranks of government this morning before taking questions in the Commons, said: "This is a fresh team with the ideas, the energy, the policy and the ability to take this country forward, to complete the long-term economic plan and secure our future.
Labour described the reshuffle as a shift to the right from the Tories, saying it was a ''massacre of the moderates''.
In the last Prime Minister's Questions before the summer parliamentary recess Labour leader Ed Miliband will go head-to-head with David Cameron at 12pm.


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Why is that first draw unclipped? rope drag issues?
Don't remember for sure, long time ago... but yes, I think Travis reached down and unclipped that to limit rope drag up higher. Can't think of any other reason to unclip a piece that could keep you off the anchors. I do remember that the piece at his elbow is bomber.
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***FROM $199/Night *** WALKING DISTANCE*** in Park City
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Silvertown
rates (USD)
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$ 1,400 - $ 2,450 / week
vacation rental description
Sundance Still Available *** only $299 *** (10 night rate)
Be centrally located for the film festival!
If you are looking for a homey feel away from home, this is the place to spend your vacation in beautiful Park City located on the coveted and historical Park Avenue. Walk to Park City Mountain Resort to spend the day skiing or to historical downtown to enjoy the restaurants and shops on Main Street or even take the free shuttle which stops right in front of the property.
This fully remodeled condo boasts an open floor plan with upgrades throughout! New floors, masterful tile work in both bathrooms, double headed shower, new furniture and new appliances. With two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a sofa sleeper in the living room, six can stay comfortably at this ski getaway. Flannel linens provided for extra warmth and coziness, coffee pot, new dishes, new flatware and all the amenities that one would expect in their own home.
Nothing can beat this location and convenience is key to a relaxing vacation! Many repeat customers on this property because of all the amenities!
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condo rental amenities
o Completely Remodeled and Updated
o Granite Countertops & New Stainless Steel Appliances
o 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath sleeps 6 comfortably
o Pull out Queen Sized Sofa Sleeper
o Wood Burning Fireplace
o Cable TV's and DVD Players
o Cordless Phone's and Answering Machine
o Washer/Dryer on site
o Microwave, Coffeemaker, Dishwasher
o Free Shuttle Bus Stop on property
o Ground Floor Unit (I hate climbing stairs in ski boots)
o Off-Street Parking
o Hot tub, Sauna, Deck
o Walk to Ski-Lifts and Town
activities and attractions in Park City Utah
o Skiing (Downhill, Nordic, Cross Country)
o Snowboarding
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DERRY — Neighbors are trying to figure out the best way to handle the future of one of the town's oldest "paper" roads.
Residents living on Lawrence Street are hoping they can agree on what to do if a portion of the street is released from public servitude, or any town obligation.
Steve Robichaud lives at 12 Lawrence St. and originally brought a request to Town Council hoping a section of his street — a right-of-way connecting Beacon and Sargent streets — could be released by the town.
That section was dedicated in a 1902 plan, but never approved as an official town road.
The area requested is approximately 180 feet by 40 feet. If approved, the town would no longer have any obligation for that portion of the road and abutters would take control and have rights to the center of the former right-of-way. They would pay all fees associated with any future surveying of the property or other improvements.
Abutters would also have to prepare a deed to mark new property boundaries. There would be no cost to the town for anything.
Robichaud hopes to eventually square off the properties in the area to someday have space to build a garage.
Those new proposed boundaries aren't sitting well with one resident, who said she has cared for that stretch of property for many years and wants everything to remain intact.
Nancy Trow owns three properties in that area, a spot where she has spent her entire life.
She doesn't agree with Robichaud's hopes of releasing that section of the street.
"I take good care of it," she said. "It also serves as an access to my last property."
She said Robichaud hasn't shown support to care for that section of the street. She has landscaped for years, planted shrubs and makes sure the land is mowed every week.


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Victory At Sea Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter - Ballast Point Brewing Company
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Ratings: 3,719 | Reviews: 918 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by nathanjohnson:
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
01-13-2013 20:37:04 | More by nathanjohnson
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South Carolina
4.6/5 rDev +4.8%
First off this is an exceptional beer. I had wanted to try it since it came out by missed all the bottles on sale, needless to say when I was able to trade for some it made my day. Served at a nice 55 degrees and poured into a pint glass, this one was consumed on 04/04/2009.
The pour was fantastic. Huge dark beer here, black as night as it pours out. A big cascading brown head comes up and over the top and then settles down into a half inch layer that hung around for the entire rest of the session. The aroma was vanilla, huge vanilla beer and light cafe like coffee notes. Some hints of roasted malts, but vanilla in a beer like I have never come across before. Not terribly sweet and fake, this was like whiffing good vanilla ice cream. As I take the first sip, wow. This beer is suprising the crap out of me. First off where is my 12 percent? This is soo smooth I really got caught off guard by my second glass. The vanilla explosion followed through on the taste, rich and creamy with light and sweet coffee notes following through on them as well. Really tight flavor here, smooth with a long drawn out finish that was sweet, delicate and drying enough to make me want another in a minute.
Overall this was a very unique beer, that falls squarely into the dessert category. I was very happy, and very suprised with how big this was and how good it was as well. A winner here for sure!
04-05-2009 14:22:56 | More by mikesgroove
4.33/5 rDev -1.4%
Coffee? Vanilla? What's there not to love in a larger than life Porter? Throw in a completely intimidating label and we have ourselves an instant winner!
The beer pours a thick, viscous, nearly black color with a creamy lace of carbonation that retains well and clings to the sides of the glass in moderate fashion. Legging shows barley-stained liquids crawling just beyond the lace. Complete opaqueness makes this beer rival the biggest of Stouts.
Strongly Porter-like in aroma: not as roasty as a Stout, but heavy toast, dry toffee, bitter cocoa, and deep espresso notes peppered all over the scent. Vanilla softness helps to temper the aggression from coffee and toast but it leaves me wanting much more.
Even stronger flavors of heavy, heavy toast, espresso, and a charred flavor that makes me think ash. Still, the toffee and vanilla do little to balance the stronger darker flavors. They have some melding together to do.
Very bitter and strong bite from the roasted grains create a harsh feel that the sweetness cannot round out. Bitterness is aggrevated by high grassy hops, coffee oils, and alcohols making the beer a bit of a chore late.
The beer seems to have a lot of 'young' characteristics that may come together better with age. Regardless, a heavier vanilla taste and feel could improve the beer.
Thanks kmurray8621!
08-14-2009 02:12:04 | More by BEERchitect
4.75/5 rDev +8.2%
Pours a pitch black with a 2 inch chocolate milk colored head that lasts. Good rings of lace on the glass on the drink down. Smell is of bitter cocoa powder, coffee grounds after the coffee has been brewed, and raw vanilla beans. I keep sniffing this beer over and over - it smells so damn good. Taste is of dark chocolate syrup, bitter coffee, vanilla extract, and an earthy mineral taste. Only slight bitterness on the palate after each sip. Absolutely amazing. Beer is thick and creamy in the mouth. A bit of alcohol warming in the throat. Overall, this is a very tasty hard to find beer. There is a distinct smell and taste of Hershey's chocolate syrup in this beer that makes me very happy. I am glad I found a bottle to enjoy. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on one.
04-13-2011 01:59:59 | More by UCLABrewN84
Ontario (Canada)
4.45/5 rDev +1.4%
Thanks to srandycarter for sending a bottle of this my way. Served in my brand-new Red Hook pint glass.
A - Tar black, with a two-finger mocha foam that dissipates slowly and leaves a nice cap, but minimal lacing. A small amount of reddish-brown coloration is visible at the fringes of the glass.
S - Coffee! Vanilla! Ridiculously potent - even cold I can smell it a good foot away from the glass. The coffee is bitter and roasty, and there is also quite a bit of burnt malt, cream, and cocoa mixed with the vanilla. It's slightly reminiscent of Southern Tier's Crème brûlèe, but nowhere near as cloyingly sweet.
T - The coffee is nowhere near as bitter on the palate - it's more roast and slightly smokey. There's also plenty of milk chocolate, vanilla, and sweet malts. There's a tiny bit of alcohol that peeks out from amongst the flavors, but it's not particularly offensive. Roasty aftertaste - not very bitter at all, which is nice for such a coffee-infused brew
M - It's medium bodied, but on the thinner side, and seems a little watery for such a big beer. Carbonation is lively, with lots of tingle on the upper lip and top of the palate. Finishes with loads of sticky sweetness.
D - I'd have no problems with a bomber of this one, although it is mildly palate-busting and a little too high gravity for sessions.
We've started to get the regular Ballast Point line in Illinois, but I'm anxiously awaiting the day that we can get the special limited releases (Sculpin, Sea Monster, etc.).
04-09-2009 02:58:29 | More by MasterSki
North Carolina
4.22/5 rDev -3.9%
I hald this for a little while but the urge got to me to much last night.Poured into an imperial nonic a deep dark chocolate brown with a thin dark beige head that didnt last long,a great mix of heavy coffee roast and vanilla imparted sweetness,a bit of sweet alcohol and dark fruit shows thru as it warmed.Roasty and sweetish upfront with the dark roast coffee flavors prevelent,a vanilla/carmel flavor lends some hefty sweetness,there is a drying earthy almost resiny note in the finish that is drying just enough.A great beer it is a one and done though because the alcohol is potent and can give off some big sweetness,a rich well made beer.
02-21-2011 13:18:36 | More by oberon
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
05-26-2014 00:10:59 | More by IronCity1822
4.25/5 rDev -3.2%
06-08-2012 20:05:35 | More by aszatk01
New Jersey
4.4/5 rDev +0.2%
I got myself a growler of Ballast Point Victory at Sea Imperial Porter. I poured the beer from the growler into a pint glass. It poured a dark dark brownish maybe black and has a very nice tan head. The smell is of roasted coffee, toffee, maybe caramel and a little vanilla. Lots of sweet smells. When I got that first mouthful you got the taste of the roasted coffee and some malts and is rounded off with that vanilla and a bit of alcohol at the end. Its hard to hide 10% but it really isn't overpowering. There is about an average carbonation, and it has a medium to thick body beer. This beer is a great beer to have with something sweet or after dinner. It has all those sweet flavors of coffee and vanilla and toffee.
03-03-2011 04:55:36 | More by stewfnrocker
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
06-17-2014 02:40:21 | More by legalag11
4.25/5 rDev -3.2%
06-12-2013 04:00:04 | More by DanGeo
4.35/5 rDev -0.9%
Shared with Mike - thanks to GetMeAnIPA for sending this one my way. Pours a deep and dark obsidian-like color; very, very little brown on the edges with a solid, fine-bubbled tan head that fades much too fast. A quick swirl of the glass can coax it back, but only for a few moments.
The aroma on this one is very tantalizing; heavy, HEAVY roasted coffee beans - I'm talking burnt, scorched, charred, ashy. These beans smell super roasted and super bitter. This plays off of a delicate sweetness induced from the vanilla aromas that hang in the balance. Might be a tiny bit of cocoa somewhere deep in the abyss, but any attempt to further sniff it out is just met with more and more heaps of coffee beans, roasted malts, and light vanilla. I've always been partial to bitter porters rather than overly sweet ones. The nose on this beer tells me that my bias may be in effect.
...and right I was - the aroma is a perfect indication of the malt assessment in Victory At Sea. From the moment the beer hits your tongue, your palate is pile-driven with an enormous roasted, charred, and borderline burnt flavor. Coffee beans, coffee beans, coffee beans. Imaging taking a hand full of French Roast coffee beans, scorching them in a skillet, then shoving them in your face. A little overboard? Maybe.... but you get the idea. The alcohol is also noticeable from the first sip to the last, but at 10% ABV, I have no complaints. Some lightly sweet vanilla coats each and every sip also, providing a tiny bit of balance to the bitter-roasted brigade. Some chocolate definitely comes out more upon warming, although it was nearly absent in the aroma. The aftertaste is a compilation of mild charcoal flavors with some ashy and dry bitterness - a "balls to the walls", unadulterated coffee bean roast. Medium-thick body with a decent amount of carbonation; mildly creamy and smooth.
Hell yes. Victory at Sea gives the roasty bitterness lovers more of what they crave. Such a roasted, charred, and bitter stout with lovely little sweetness interruptions to keep things interesting. Very pleasantly surprised by this one - great way to end the night.
02-28-2013 15:56:40 | More by tectactoe
New York
5/5 rDev +13.9%
05-17-2014 18:28:08 | More by Max3
4.25/5 rDev -3.2%
04-13-2014 19:57:31 | More by OhioBobcat
New York
4.89/5 rDev +11.4%
A: A black beer that lets just a bit of light through a deep garnet beer. The creamy head is a deep espresso color with good retention.
S: Strong coffee and a rich dark chocolate pumped up with vanilla and a light roast aroma. A sweet, light alcohol note.
A: Rich, smooth vanilla, coffee and chocolate with a depth of flavors that just goes on. Some roast, caramel and a little burnt sugar. There is a high amount of malt sweetness but it's countered by a moderately strong hops bitterness giving a balance that is somewhat sweet. This beer doesn't dry out and finish about medium. There is lingering chocolate and vanilla flavors mixed with some hops bitterness.
M: A medium-full bodied beer with a lot of creaminess and a moderate carbonation. There is a noticeable amount of alcohol but it isn't boozy.
O: Well this outstanding beer sets a high water mark for Porters in my book. There's more going on here than in a lot of stouts
05-31-2013 00:52:48 | More by MadScientist
North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev -3.2%
07-30-2014 14:30:07 | More by CavemanRamblin
5/5 rDev +13.9%
08-13-2013 20:16:44 | More by Zakk
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
11-27-2013 19:39:11 | More by jono0101
5/5 rDev +13.9%
02-14-2014 01:41:26 | More by brownbeer
4.39/5 rDev 0%
Enjoyed a bomber of this with a friend on brew day. Poured into tulip glass.
Who says you can't drink at 8am? That's why it has coffee in it, right?
This beer pours as you might expect a porter to. Dark and rich. Just enough off white head to let you know it is well conditioned. The aromas are all there of the coffee and roast malt. Great mouth feel. I am not usually a big fan of porters but this one was exceptionally smooth and well balanced. The coffee was noticeably present but in fantastic balance with the malt sweetness and vanilla creaminess. Im glad we only had the one bomber of this or we would have been drunk by 10am.
This is one of those beers that you have to get your hands on and try with some friends.
04-22-2014 02:05:47 | More by hbensinger
4.5/5 rDev +2.5%
08-02-2012 00:33:13 | More by Schlais
4/5 rDev -8.9%
08-19-2013 21:35:37 | More by Tiernan
4.4/5 rDev +0.2%
22oz. bottle poured into a tulip glass
It pours a deep rich brown high a large 3 finger head that settles with a nice thick layer of bubbles that leave thick lacing down the side.
The smell is heavy on the roasted coffee with just a hint of the vanilla. No detection of alcohol at all.
The taste very heavy on the roasty coffee. The coffee is not too bitter which can be a common problem in these coffee porters and stouts. Even though I know this isn't an oak aged beer I'm picking up some subtle oak with the vanilla at the end. Once again no hint of the alcohol. The finish is just a little too sweet for me and that is my only complaint.
This is just a silky smooth beer and drinks easily and quickly. I really enjoyed this beer and glad I was able to get a bottle.
01-25-2010 01:23:51 | More by weatherdog
4.25/5 rDev -3.2%
06-05-2013 19:50:36 | More by Dabeel
4.75/5 rDev +8.2%
12-07-2012 08:14:11 | More by theParish
Victory At Sea Coffee Vanilla Imperial Porter from Ballast Point Brewing Company
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What Romney Needs to Say To Win By Ten Points
On another diary, it was asked what Romney should say in response to the Obama "You are just Bush 2.0″ charge. In fact, such a question or charge would be an opening for Romney to hit a home run and possibly make the game-changing campaign point that will drive home why re-electing Obama will be dangerous for our economy.
Here's how. These are 6 key points, and if all 6 are put in the minds of the voters, it will debunk, refute and diminish the Obama 'excuse' narrative that goes this way: "Romney is just another Bush; Bush is the cause of all the economy's problems; those problems were so large that all the bad economic performance of the last 4 years is really just because of Bush." The key to turning this around is to make voters ponder – what will cause the next economic crisis? The answer is simple: The cause will be the combination of low economic growth and a large and growing debt. That is exactly what Spain and Greece face now. USA will face that crisis too if we dont fix our economy and federal deficit.
1) Bush record was actually better than Obama's
"Under Bush, the unemployment rate averaged 5.3 percent, labor-productivity gains averaged 2.5 percent annually, and real
after-tax income per capita increased by more than 11 percent. And our economy grew by more than 17 percent from 2000 to 2007."
2) The 2008 crisis was caused by policies from both parties
"This Bush record outshines the record of President Obama's, even if tarnished by the financial crisis that hit at the end of his term. That last crisis by the way WAS CAUSED BY FACTORS BEYOND ONE PRESIDENT, including DEMOCRATIC SUPPORTED HOUSING POLICIES, easy money from the Fed, CLINTON-PASSED LAWS and lack of oversight from both parties."
3) We are in a Big Government Bubble and our Federal debt will cause the next economic crisis
"It's superficial and wrong to claim that simply lowering taxes will incite the next financial crisis. We know the ingredients for the next crisis, we see it in Europe. Too much Government debt and too little growth leads to countries unravelling as they go bankrupt, unable to pay our debts. We see it in the US now. We had an internet bubble, a housing bubble, both of which burst and caused recessions. Now we have a Big Government bubble, over a trillion dollar deficits each year, funded for now by easy Fed money that is keeping interest rates low. Meanwhile, under Obama, growth has been pathetic. Carry on this way, and our debts will balloon while our ability to pay for it withers. We will become Greece if we don't change course."
4) Obama has no plan to fix this problem
"President Obama has no plan to get our budget even close to balance; after added $6 trillion in debt over the last 4 years, his budget plans adds almost $10 trillion to our debt in 10 years. He has no plan to improve economic growth, no plan to streamline our tax code, not a single new idea to create jobs other than recycling old ones that already failed.
Obama can't promise that he will fix this. He has had four years and already failed. He failed to cut the deficit, he failed to create enough jobs, he failed to get the economy growing. Now we are stuck with a Federal debt bigger than our GDP and an economy stuck in a ditch spinning its wheels, with our last quarter's growth at 1.3% about a third the growth we would have in a healthy economy."
5) This election is about who can fix our broken economy and put us on a footing to avoid that next crisis
"This election is about who can navigate the treacherous economy over the next four years. It's about who can fix our broken economy, creating too few jobs and too much government debt. Obama's economic performance is sufficient failure to tell us that he is not up to the task of changing course and fixing our problems. In the next four years of Obama, his tax increases will hold the economy down, while his increased government spending will make our debt shoot the moon. Obama's policies will make the next crisis and next recession more likely, more imminent, more dangerous."
6) My plan will put America on a better economic path
"I will change course from our path of too much debt and joblessness and not enough growth and job creation. I will reverse the Obama policies that are holding the economy back and shackling innovation and investment. We will streamline the tax code, stop trying to kill the coal industry, we will repeal Obamacare and review the thousands of pages of new federal regulations. We will be tough but fair with trading partners and open new markets for American producers. We will help small business succeed. I won't fail. I will succeed because for me, growing the economy and creating jobs won't be just one check box on my agenda – it will be JOB ONE for me from DAY ONE. My one promise to you is to help you and your family succeed as we turn American around and rebuild our prosperity and the promise of the American dream for all our citizens."
That's what Mitt Romney should say. If he can get voters to understand and concentrate in their minds the danger that a second Obama term can be – the sequel is never as good as the first movie – he can win big.


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Ratings: 131 | Reviews: 50 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by Tnkemist:
3.75/5 rDev +21.4%
12-22-2012 00:45:17 | More by Tnkemist
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3.25/5 rDev +5.2%
03-03-2013 15:10:27 | More by tbryan5
3/5 rDev -2.9%
Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: Clear amber color with about one finger of white head.
Smell. Malts and carmel.
Mouthfeel/Taste: Smooth Medium to light bodied. Taste of bitter malts, wheat, alcohol, and some other grains.
Overall: Decent brew, thats about it.
11-30-2012 22:10:23 | More by Cavanaghty
South Carolina
3.03/5 rDev -1.9%
12 oz bottle served in a lager glass. Has a nice clear, medium amber body with a large and creamy looking beige head. The head has decent retention.
A much appreciated but small increase in hop presence over the typical lagers from this macro-brewery is found upon tasting, although not evident in the nose. I believe I could detect a faint spice-like contribution frm the "beechwood chips".
O: flawless execution of a rather lame recipe, with a nice semi-dry finish. Too much like one of their regular mass-produced lagers and not enough like a special small batch craft brew. [3.25]
11-13-2012 00:10:54 | More by chinchill
3.5/5 rDev +13.3%
11-08-2012 22:19:46 | More by DarrellK
New Jersey
2.25/5 rDev -27.2%
02-23-2013 02:55:12 | More by acurtis
4/5 rDev +29.4%
01-19-2013 16:46:28 | More by dertyd
3.63/5 rDev +17.5%
If Budweiser can make kick-ass beers like their Tomahawk IPA, why do they bother with these basic beers? This is just a slightly sweet, reddish lager. It's got a very nice, gently caramelish malt component to it, and some fresh, balanced hops but it's far from anything to write home about. In fact, it initially reminded me of the first Killian's Red that I had back in 1984 - almost 30 years ago! Ahhh... putting my disappointment aside, I guess I can see this as a stepping stone for some drinkers, and there is certainly a lot more malt and flavor here than in the flagship brand, which is, I believe, still one of the best selling beers on earth. So, to a certain extent, that all makes sense. When you're that big you need to be careful about how you change your image in the eyes of the consumers that are paying the bills. And I assume they know that it'll pay off just based on people trying the beer. But here's my final conclusion. If I walked into a roadside bar one night and found only Bud, Bud Light, and this on tap which would I drink? I'd probably stick with the Bud.
03-05-2013 14:14:53 | More by NeroFiddled
South Carolina
2.5/5 rDev -19.1%
Poured from a bottle into a cold frosted mug. Looks like a nice reddish amber with a little white head. But taste like a bud with more caramel malts/notes. If you like bud you'll love this beer. Me I hate bud so I think this stinks. Don't waste your money if you like bud, just buy bud.
12-09-2012 02:26:46 | More by Damian74Shensky
New Jersey
3.33/5 rDev +7.8%
I think I like this one the best of Bud's Project 12 Series. Like the others, this one is still a Budweiser.
This beer pours a dark golden or amber color. It has a very faint smell. Sweet carmel malts come through as the dominant flavor. Finishes with only a mild bitterness.
It is fairly easy to drink. I think this beer would go great with a steak or burger.
It is a nice beer, nothing that will blow you away, but it is enjoyable. And better than Budweiser or Bud Light.
01-06-2013 01:50:15 | More by JohnFatAss
3.53/5 rDev +14.2%
A good finger of head on a clear, amber colored body.
The aroma is a little grain with some fruit, the beechwood is evident too. Smells nice.
The taste is balanced and smooth. It has only the mildest bitterness to go with it's malty body (for a lager).
The texture is crisp with moderate carbonation.
It's a smooth and tasty lager.
03-17-2013 01:45:01 | More by Fatehunter
3.46/5 rDev +12%
Part of a mixed sixer
Pours an effervescent honey color with 3+ fingers of cream colored head. Some head retention & good lacing
S: Faint biscuitty malt, metallic notes & just a bit of pear & caramel
T: Pears, a touch of grainyness & faint butterscotch notes up front. Pears & golden delicious apples, plus just a kiss of leafy hops. Finsishes fruitty & fairly crisp, with slight herbal hop bitterness
MF: Light/medium bodied, fairly lively carbonation, decent balance
This drinks easy enough. I would certainly take this over any BMC standard, not a mind blower, better than expected
03-05-2013 05:08:13 | More by russpowell
1.5/5 rDev -51.5%
01-20-2013 20:25:12 | More by wilfonzo
2.5/5 rDev -19.1%
Poured chilled from refrigerator into a Perfect Pint and waited 5 minutes to get closer to 45º.
A=Darker amber with a touch of red, but not nearly red enough for a red lager and not even rich enough of an amber compared to other ambers. Head was bright white, but dissipated in under a minute.
S=Very faint aroma...mostly hops, with, perhaps a faint caramel or vanilla aroma. Not as dominant an aroma as the other two offerings in this series.
T=Hops dominate this, as well as the Budweiser yeast. Some sweetness, but also an acidic tanginess is present.
M=Carbonation is above average, and abundance of sweetness would make this a difficult session beer.
O=It may be that I expected more out of this offering than the other two, but this left me rather disappointed. What flavor there is is rather average and simple. Just slightly better than Budweiser.
11-04-2012 17:40:01 | More by dhannes
2.48/5 rDev -19.7%
Pours out to a 3/4 inch sudsy head that retreats rapidly and color is gold-copper. Aroma has a slight bit of hops character to it and everything else about the smell is blah. Flavor is where the beer starts to crater. It tastes like it was manufactured and not hand crafted. It is so devoid of flavor that alcohol emerges as a dominant flavor -- bad! Mouthfeel is thin and becomes astringent over time. This is a crappy beer and a shameful marketing ploy by Budweiser. Hell, regular Bud's got more going for it than this Frankenstein monster. It's like most cheap american malt liquors in terms of character and to quote an Alabama legislator: "what's wrong with the beer we got? It drinks pretty good..."
11-17-2012 04:50:56 | More by EagleTalon
3/5 rDev -2.9%
03-03-2013 15:04:06 | More by Kunstman
New Hampshire
3.08/5 rDev -0.3%
From the 12 fl. oz. bottle marked 12273-WA95. Sampled on November 12, 2012.
The color is not as dark as I might have hoped. It comes in at a medium amber-copper color with no head.
The aroma is pretty straight forward grains, pale malts, and crisp hops. But nothing jumps out as extraordinary.
The body is about medium and creamy.
The taste is also fairly grainy with a crisp, clean finale. Really it tastes like a slightly more boisterous Budweiser American pale.
11-22-2012 02:13:19 | More by puboflyons
3.24/5 rDev +4.9%
12 ounce bottle, born on date of September 30, 2012 (Julian Date 12273 stamped on label). A buddy bought me some of the Project 12 beers since he found them on sale recently (bought the 12 pack for just $5.75), so I might as well try them. If what I've read online is correct, this is the brew they picked to be their new Black Crown beer. Served in a pint glass, the beer pours a clear amber color with about a half inch off-white head. Head retention is good, and there's a decent amount of lacing. The brew smells like sweet and grainy malt, and some caramel. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's also the addition of some nuts. Mouthfeel/body is light/medium, with a good amount of carbonation. Truthfully, this is better than I expected it to be. Worth a try if you can pick up a single somewhere.
02-24-2013 00:19:26 | More by bluejacket74
3.5/5 rDev +13.3%
11-27-2012 02:05:28 | More by Jman_01
1.98/5 rDev -35.9%
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Served On: 12/12/2012
Glassware: Weizen Glass
Labeled ABV: 6.0%
Date/ Code: 12274WA23 (???)
This was from the 'Project 12' mixed pack I found at Evergreen Liquors in Frederick, MD ($11.99).
Look: Poured a crystal clear light copper. High carbonation. Some thin patches of lacing here and there. Head was a thin white coating.
Smell: Super sweet nose with a wet basement character. Some wet hay notes present. Also some grainy corn. Nothing too spectacular.
Taste: First up were sweet corn notes. Then not too much else. Maybe some toasted grain. This one did have slightly more character than 'Batch 23185'.
I'm sorry but there has to be some artificial coloring used here. The amber tone seemed to suggest some sort of malt bill, but it just wasn't there. Typical AB-Inbev: appealing look with no real substance. Just my opinion.
12-12-2012 17:44:57 | More by CraftBeerTastic
3.01/5 rDev -2.6%
Pours a muddled amber color, with a white head, dissipates to a foamy collar. Light lacing. Aroma is grainy, lightly sweet, with a nutty quality to it. Taste is sweet, caramel, light wood, nuts and no real hop notes. Sweetness lacks balance, really. The feel is light in body, mild crispness, somewhat oily and slick.
There's nothing about this that really stands out. The unfortunate and unnecessary aspect of these "contest" brews is that they're all just marginally differing from th base beers that they brew day in and day out. What's the point?! Two amber lagers and an effing pilsner does not scream diversity!
02-05-2013 00:54:53 | More by EgadBananas
New York
2.5/5 rDev -19.1%
12-24-2012 19:50:10 | More by maksimnetrebchuk
2.5/5 rDev -19.1%
12-03-2012 05:20:53 | More by bigbeers84
2.73/5 rDev -11.7%
12 ounce bottle
Served in a pilsner glass
A - It is amber in color. I got an inch of off-white head that settled to a quarter inch and hung around.
S - It has a sweet aroma that I noticed rights away. I also get some grain and grass. There is a metallic note as well.
T - It has a grain taste. It reminds me of rye. I also get a metallic taste. It has a very dry finish.
M - Thin and dry.
O - It has more taste than Bud, but not a lot more. I don't care for the dry finish. It keeps reminding me of Bud Dry.
02-09-2013 02:15:02 | More by buschbeer
4.25/5 rDev +37.5%
Budweiser Batch No. 94106 (re-released in 2013 as Budweiser Black Crown) has a thick, off-white head and a clear, somewhat bubbly, reddish-golden appearance, with nice lacing left on the glass. The aroma is of mild hops and fruit (think pears). Taste is of fruit, white bread crust, grain, and a little hop bitterness at the end. The mouthfeel is light and watery, and Budweiser Batch No. 94106 finishes crisp, clean, refreshing, and highly drinkable. Overall, this is excellent.
01-12-2013 00:43:26 | More by RonaldTheriot
Batch No. 91406 (Los Angeles, CA) from Anheuser-Busch
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The Government is facing the growing threat of the biggest strike for generations after union leaders announced that teachers are to join a day of industrial action next month.
The National Union of Teachers said its members in England and Wales will be involved in action on July 10.
Other public sector workers including council employees and civil servants are being balloted for strikes, mainly over pay.
Unison leader Dave Prentis has warned the Government it could be facing the biggest day of action since the General Strike.
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, said: "The Government is still failing to make progress on our trade dispute over teachers' pay, pensions and workload. The talks are still only about the implementation of Government policies, not about the fundamental issues we believe to be detrimental to education and the profession.
"For teachers, performance related pay, working until 68 for a full pension and heavy workload for 60 hours a week, is unsustainable.
"This action is the responsibility of a Government and Education Secretary who are refusing point blank to accept the damage their reforms are doing to the teaching profession. The consequences of turning teaching into a totally unattractive career choice will most certainly lead to teacher shortages.
"Strike action is a last resort for teachers and we deeply regret the disruption it causes parents and pupils. This date has been chosen to cause minimum disruption to examinations.
"Teaching is one of the best jobs in the world but is being made one of the worst by Michael Gove and the Coalition. It is time they listened. Michael Gove can still avoid the strike by engaging in serious negotiations on substantive issues."
An Education Department spokesperson said: "There is no justification for further strikes. The unions asked for talks, we agreed to their request and talks are ongoing. Ministers have also met frequently with the unions and will continue to do so.
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"We know that the vast majority of our teachers and school leaders are hard-working and dedicated professionals.
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"Please Sir's" 'the home of the clandestine militants'
throwbacks from the days heady days of john alderton and duffy.
the economy is picking up and guess what any excuse to go rabid for the cause....normally their own. quietly backed up by their heads or principles.
gove may be nutty or off the track, but its a better answer than what they can come up with!
if they were not so much sh*t in the first place maybe there would not be a problem.
labour got it oh so wrong and we are all paying now. the big problem for us all is that the spawn of 87 to 2010 will be surfacing in the workforce especially teaching and we all ended funding it.
go back to work and get on with the job lazy good for nothings, summer holiday soon 6 week off hey?


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At UK HealthCare, music therapy is part of Rehabilitation Services and is closely affiliated with the UK Arts in HealthCare program. Music therapists provide a wide range of clinical music therapy services for patients with mental and physical health care needs and actively participate in research opportunities. Some of the common reasons for music therapy referrals include:
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La Méditerranée
Light On Your Feet
Little Chihuahua
Little Star Pizza
Local Take
The Marsh
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
Mr. S Leather
Mudpuppy's Tub & Scrub
New Conservatory Theatre
ODC/Rhythm & Motion
OK Corral Western Wear
Peet's Coffee & Tea
Rain Country Dance Assn
R3 Hotel, Gureneville
Sausage Factory
SF Moviebears
Sheila Schlicht
SHN Theatres
Spike's Coffee
Steve Carter, CMT
Streetlight Records/CDs
Sui Generis
Troy Dean Wardlow
Village Pizzeria
Vima Dance Studio
Wooden Table Baking
Worn Out West
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction at the Stompede's Saturday night Hoedown is the greatest source of fundraising at the Sundance Stompede. Every year dozens of businesses participate with their donations of merchandise and services to the Silent Auction, raising thousands of additional dollars for our charitable beneficiaries.
The Silent Auction has become such an important source of revenue, we earmark 100% of the Silent Auction proceeds to go directly to our beneficiaries. This year our beneficiaries are the AIDS/Breast Cancer Emergency Fund and Openhouse.
All businesses and individuals that donate to the event receive ample recognition for their generosity, including a display at the event with the business and/or name clearly identified, a listing in the program, and a grateful letter of acknowledgment.
Contact us at email@example.com, or call 415-820-1403 to leave a message on our voicemail.