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The ice is about to catch fire. Big time.
Oakley NHL Stars Sidney Crosby of the Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Capitals generally don't get along very well. Well the two ice chargers' well-publicized rivalry is set to blaze to new heights, as the two are being highlighted in HBO's special series, "24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic" from Dec. 15 until New Years Day – when their two bitter rival squads collide (at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh).
It'll definitely be a war. And the buildup is making it that much more intense as both have continued to steal headlines…and TV screens.
Sidney's season is shaping up to be truly epic up to this point, as he continues to hold a commanding lead in the NHL All-Star voting. And for good reason. He leads the league in goals (26) and points (51) – on track to rack up 135 this season, which would be the highest total in the 15 years since the legendary Mario Lemieux put up 161. He's also has tallied a goal or an assist (or both) in 18 straight games, posting an average of two points per game since November.
The scary part: He's getting noticeably rougher on the ice and a more mature player overall. But ask him what he thinks, and it's all just business as usual.
"I don't feel I've changed a lot," said Sid, who isn't mentally seeking to match or beat the records set by the great Wayne Gretzky or Lemieux. "You look at those records and some of the things they were able to do, and in my mind, whether it's good or bad, I think some of those things won't be touched."
No matter what, he's set for an all-time season. His Capitals counterpart and fellow Oakley athlete Alex Ovechkin, however, is having a bit of a rough streak with his team on a bit of a slump at the moment. But that doesn't detract from his global sports star status.
He's not only gracing the Winter Classic HBO special…he's just released his own 60-Minute Documentary on his life: "Alex Ovechkin: the Gr8" – which is making its TV debut tonight (Dec. 14) on the NHL Network. The show will take viewers on an in-depth journey into Alex's upbringing in Moscow – and how he was shaped into what he is today.
In the case of both specials, hockey fans and general sports fans alike will have themselves an icy hot holiday treat with some of the most dynamic personalities in Hockey…who happen to rock Oakley visors whenever they take to the ice, that is.
Watch for both "24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic" (HBO) and "Alex Ovechkin: the Gr8" (NHL Network and DVD) as we stream toward New Years Day and the big rivalry game.
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On the evening of Nov. 16, more than 300 people attended the second annual Love is Magic event at the Holy Ghost Function Hall on Howley Street in Peabody. The people who attended the event celebrated the life of our son, Neal Jr., and showed their support of the Neal O'Brien Jr. Love is Magic Foundation. Neal was diagnosed with brain cancer as a 6-year-old boy during the summer of 1991. By Christmas of that same year, he was released from Children's Hospital to hospice care. Remarkably, 22 years later, Neal continues to inspire his family, friends and community with his determination, resilience and grace in dealing with life challenges.
The event was truly a magical night with a function hall filled with people sharing their love for Neal and in the joy of celebrating his life. We are so appreciative of the support from many individuals and businesses who contributed donations of raffle, silent raffle and live auction items. The event would not have been possible without the commitment and dedication of the many committee members who worked and prepared for several months in order to make the night so special.
The Neal O'Brien Jr. Love is Magic Foundation was established to honor Neal's courage and determination, as well as to help support children and families of children dealing with life-threatening illnesses or injuries. The outpouring of support for Love is Magic has allowed the foundation to help children treated at Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, while honoring our special son.
The Christmas season can be many things, but above all else, it is a season of love. The O'Brien family wishes to extend our thanks to everyone who contributed in making the second annual Love is Magic event a great success.
Wishing all a happy, healthy and peaceful new year.
Neal, Nancy, Neal Jr. and Maura O'Brien

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Has Boxing Progressed or Declined?, The Year 2003 vs 2013
Has Boxing Progressed or Declined?, The Year 2003 vs 2013
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When u compare the landscape of boxing, from this point in time of stars/potential stars, compared to 2003 roster from each division, would you say (talent-wise) boxing has progressed or declined?
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While it has declined i think its progression exceeds the declination. The main reason why boxing has declined is because we don't have an American Heavyweight star. The Heavyweight division is weak. Thats a fact. My personal belief though is that boxing isn't what it could be in terms of popularity because the top fighters in the US are not white. Imagine if Andre Ward was a white boxer. As a 2004 gold medalist, super six winner, and present undefeated unified champion (arguably undisputed because he beat all the current belt holders in his division) his stock, endorsements, and popularity would've been through the roof! Take De La Hoya for example. While he is a mexican descendant his physical attributes allowed him to appeal to a white audience and also be he face of America when he was on top of his game. Look at Canelo for example. He's 100% mexicano but they way he looks alone has gained him the attention that future HOFers have worked years to get. One could make the case that Kelly Pavlik is white but if he was promoted better, had more personality, and had the attention on him since day one (like Canelo and Broner) he would've been an American icon. Imagine how much more exposure Broner would have as the next American Icon if he was white? Imagine how much more popular and praised Floyd would be if he was white. If Tyson was white?! If BHOP was white?! RJJr.?!.. i dont think i even have to go there...
And not only in the US either. Generally speaking, the top boxers besides Froch are minorities. Floyd, Bradley, and Ward (black), Pacquiao & Donaire (asian), Marquez(Latino), Martinez (Latino). Donaire fought 4 times last year, imagine how much more attention he'd have if he was white. Boxing is a sport populated by minorities. If we had white boxing stars/icons i think the sport would get the respect and attention that it truly deserves which is a shame. It could be very likely that ONE of the reasons UFC blew up/is blowing up the way it is is because it has many white stars. It has a strong white fanbase and the beautiful thing about white folks is that they do support their own(WWE?).
But boxing for the most part has improved. The health of fighters becomes a greater concern with each passing fight and that to me is the biggest step forward. More stringent drug testing has become an issue since Mayweather-Mosley. Even though nothing really has been done to fix the issue of PEDs in boxing its good that everyone is fully aware, Also I've read that the WBC is trying to provide fighters with pensions. I think thats a big step forward. Even with TMT promotions with Floyd and 50, although it was an EPIC fail, the whole idea behind it was to provide fighters with stability after retirement. And now fighters are more aware of preserving their finances. I feel like pretty soon they'll have more resources to secure them selves financially, and physically than they do now. I also think its progressed with the help of DLH, Mayweather, Cotto, Pacquiao...etc. After they heavy weight era they all made it known that the Heavyweight division wasn't the only talented division in the sport and they actually accomplished great numbers. They broadened the landscape for the sport of boxing past the Heavy weights. With fighters becoming promoters now i also think thats a benefit. I think fighters will be better taken care of by people they can relate to. Like Cotto, Floyd, and DLH starting their own promotional ventures.. thats great for the sport. Promotional tyrants like Arum, King are coming towards the end of their reigns.
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This is driving me insane. I got a set of really nice condition technical friends from a friend when I started climbing. It was sizes .5 through 3 I've been adding to it as I find them, 3.5, 4, 0, 00 Then I found a bunch of new ones on ebay and snagged them up. When I got them, now my brain is broken. Just when I think I can look at a crack and decide what color should go in there, quickly look down and grab it, now this... Here's them all lined up, same sizes are stacked, big image so click the link i.imgur.com/00QO2Yb.jpg]]i.imgur.com/00QO2Yb.jpg Here's 2 purple's. The one on the left is a 3.5, the one on the right is a 3, The blue cam is also a 3 Here's the 1.5's, the old one is turquoise, the new one is whatever that is, silver? .5's Old one is orange, new one is red 0's One is blue, one is red. this time they are in the same generation of sling type. So in red I have: #2 maroonish sling, red lobes .5 maroonish sling, red lobes 0 red sling, red lobes in purple I have: 3.5 purple lobes and sling #3 1.25 purple lobes and sling my 00 and 1's are also both yellow wtf is going on here? I just want it to be consistent so I don't kill myself. Any WC climbers with some input? -luke
I just bought a brand new set of Heliums. 2 red .5 and 2 2 yellow 1 and 2.5 1 purple 3 1 greyish 1.5 I have no clue???
yeah I've been considering a resling. I would have done it already if I didn't know the original owner of my old 80's ski jacket colored sling set ;) I was thinking I'd resling them to my newest colors, and then that pair of 0's I have, one in blue and one in red, both with the new style sligs really blew my mind. I have seen pictures of the all red lobes run, what a waste. I do like the thumb loops of the heliums. I was thinking of eventually getting a set of those instead of C4's because I "already was familiar with the color scheme" And then I keep finding C4's up at the gunks in the early AM and I'm really liking the action of those. ha
i had a shit ton of friends from pretty much every era (and color scheme). i sent them all to yates and had them resling them with the modern color scheme.
FISH Big Wall Gear reslings the cheapest that I have found at $3.50ea. (YATES and Wired Bliss are both $5.00ea) If you supply your own webbing it's even cheaper ($2.50ea). fishproducts.com/catalog/repairs.html
WHenever I had friends reslung I always had them sling it a little longer so on long pitches often didn't need to add a draw and the cam still wouldn't rotate or walk. To me all the cams are too short slung as is except the aliens. I also added a little small loop so when doing aid climbing you could still clip really high like you can an alien. I've never seen that by anybody else but I liked it.
You can always use color coded biners to differentiate between sizes instead of relying on sling color or lobe anodization.
It seems that I can never really see the biners all that well when I reach for something, or I'm reaching for the lobes to see what size i want because I'm still pretty new at this. I think this winter I'll send them out to have them all reslung to match, I didn't know it was so cheap.
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Assistant Public Defender Robert Seymour took a job elsewhere as a judicial law clerk, leaving the $59,160-a-year position open.
The debate about whether to hire someone to replace Seymour took a large chunk of Monday's County Board of Supervisors Ways and Means session.
"If we had to add our public defender to assigned counsel, it's much cheaper to have our own public defender," County Attorney Daniel Manning III said.
He said the Assigned Counsel Program, which operates chiefly in Essex County Family Court, costs about $800,000 a year to run.
In contrast, the County Public Defender's Office has three attorneys and a secretary and costs about $500,000 annually.
Essex County has one full-time and two part-time attorneys who handle Family Court cases, which include juveniles adjudged Person In Need of Supervision, called PINS, plus child-support and custody cases.
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I asked what the magazine's theme would be for this month, and I was told that it was going to be the club issue. Traditionally, I've always found the club issue fascinating because clubs are where many of my industry friends and I started our careers. It's always fun to commiserate with buddies about what the kids these days are doing in clubs. It makes you feel all warm, fuzzy, and crotchety deep inside.
So as you read this club-themed issue, I pose some questions to you about your own career. Have you "made it"? Do you think you've "made it" but haven't really? Have you really "made it" but deep down are too humble to truly acknowledge it? Do you think you'll "make it" someday? Do you even care? How will things be different when you do finally "make it"? I bet you won't have to deal with all of the crap that you're dealing with right now. I bet you won't have to deal with all of that crap that you dealt with (or are dealing with) in the clubs, right? Well have I got news for you…wrong!
Whether you've been working in this business for a decade or half a century, you've probably asked yourself at least one of these questions during some sleepless night worrying about a difficult project. Worse still is the fact that, if you're anything remotely like me, you still don't acknowledge the fact that you're considered a professional doing what you do for a living. I still find myself second guessing my decisions and wondering when people will uncover the fact that I'm a complete fraud who really doesn't know what he's doing regardless of how many large-scale projects and Emmy nominations come my way. In the end, there comes a time when you have to stop biting your nails and simply recognize the fact that you've got a clue. Then the harsh reality sets in. All that "crap" hasn't gone away. You're still dealing with it after all of these years. What went wrong?
I clearly remember saying to myself at a younger age, "Just you wait until you're at [enter famous designer's name here] level, and you don't have to worry about things like losing half your rig to budget cuts or [enter so-called entry-level gripe here]."
It was about a year ago that I was on-site doing a shootout of digital projectors for an upcoming project. One of those famous designers that I used to reference long ago was standing right next to me also engaging in the shootout. As fate would have it, he and I were hired by the same producer to design several different projects independently of one another. We then started bitching and moaning about the challenges that we were each facing, and it soon became very clear: not only was I working on the same level as this icon of mine, but that "crap" didn't go away for him, and it certainly wasn't going away for me. It's just the nature of the business.
I've never found that things got easier as I progressed through my career. The challenges pretty much stayed the same. What did change was that the scales of various projects became much larger, the amount of money that was on the line got higher, and the feeling of having something to lose got greater. And rightfully so — with all of these increases comes the inevitable added responsibility. You have the increased responsibility of managing someone else's money and making the best possible decisions for them. You have the responsibility to be the best leader that you can be and set proper examples for those working with you. You have the responsibility to uphold your own reputation, which has been built from a body of work that you have vested years of hard work in. Being a professional in this business definitely has its sobering moments.
So what does it all mean? Well, I'm not really sure. I know that we all spend an entire career learning new things and trying to do better on the next project. I know that all of those little annoying things that you were so certain would go away at some point never really do. I know that with every bigger and better project come new challenges, and that is, without a doubt, the most wonderful part of this business. So, I guess that the moral of this story is that, if you're wondering when it's going to get easier just so you don't have to work very hard, you're in the wrong business. Perhaps I can suggest inventing the equivalent of the next paper clip.


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3.08/5 rDev -15.8%
This beer poured a dark brown color with a weak yellow head. The lacing seemed weak for a stout and barely stuck. The initial smell was coffee. The initial taste of the beer was the coffee, which led to some oat flavor and finished with a light maltiness. The brew had a light body with light carbonation.
The key word with this beer is "light." Everything about this beer is light. Sure the coffee smell was nice, but I really wanted a thick and creamy stout, not a dark light beer. I can't say I would seek this beer out anywhere.
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North Carolina
4.05/5 rDev +10.7%
On cask at the Pizza Plant,poured a near opaque black with just a hint of ruby in the body with a creamy mocha colored top that stuck around till I finished my pint.Unsweetened chocolate and earth dominated the aromas,not very sweet at all flavor wise unsweetened chocolate and earth dominated the flavors almost like a dry stout.Body was a tad thin but it lent to its drinkability as it went down easily.One of the few stouts I have had on cask,a flavorful if no frills oatmeal stout.
04-06-2006 19:32:40 | More by oberon
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
07-15-2013 18:19:10 | More by Kjanisch7
5/5 rDev +36.6%
08-23-2012 03:17:45 | More by BK2084
New York
3.9/5 rDev +6.6%
on cask at the Gingerman NYC. pours black with a dark tan head, good retention andcreamy lace. Nose, roasted malt and and abit of yeast. Medium bodied, roasted malt, licorish, coffee flavors. Light to medium bodied, some what of an oily note in the mouthfeel. Decent stout, was not overwhelmed by this one in general.
03-13-2004 01:57:45 | More by Billolick
3.98/5 rDev +8.7%
Picked up a growler of this on Thursday...consumed on Sunday.
Deep, dark black with no light passing thru...a half finger of tan head sits on top for just a few minutes...very little lacing compared to others in the style.
Very inviting aroma...mild sweetness with a hefty dose of dark chocolate. Just a hint of vanilla and coffee.
Taste is real good...huge chocolate profile, rich and hearty.
Some decent hops too...not too green, but more bitter than sweet.
A hint of espresso too, but the chocolate flavor dominates...the oats add some nice depth to this full-bodied brew.
Easy to consume with the abv @ less than 5%...at $8 for a refill, I'd be all over this one time and time again.
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New York
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
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On cask at The Ginger Man, NYC,
Inky black with no light showing through. A light brown head of tight bubbles sits about an inch high and slowly recedes leaving lacy legs up the insides of the glass.
Light aroma of oak, smoke, and cocoa. Flavor fairly matches the aroma, with more smokey charred oak and powdery cocoa. Mouthfeel is a bit slick, yet tannic at the same time.
Not too complex, fairly average all around.
11-05-2007 00:42:22 | More by far333
West Virginia
3.73/5 rDev +1.9%
Appears with a dark cola ruby brown body it's dark when not held to the light and it forms a moccha tan head leaves behind fine lacing after dwindling slowly. Aromatics have dominant dark roasted malt features like mild coffee and dark chocolate, semi soft oatmeal grains as well, not bad. Flavor has powdered cocoa notes and a blend of leafy hop flavors hitting the palate, as it warms a bit more oats come across with a soft smooth mineral character. Dark roasts provide a mild bitterness with more dark chocolate and mild coffee not as sweet as some Oatmeal Stouts out there but this one does a good job of supporting the other two solid Blue Point brews I've tasted thus far. Mouthfeel is medium bodied even carbonation very smooth but I like more fluffy character and a bit more overall body from my oatmeal stous references to compare would be like Wild Goose's, McClausen's, or Troeg's versions. Drinkability is definitely not an issue here great example of a classic style just so many beers to choose from out there, I'm sure I will revisit this offering try it if you find it draft only in the Burgh.
12-11-2006 09:22:49 | More by WVbeergeek
South Carolina
3.76/5 rDev +2.7%
Undated 22 oz bottle served in a snifter.
This Oatmeal Stout pours very dark mahogany but is clear and the bottle lacks sediment. The small tan head is short-lived and lives scant lacing.
Hints of dried fruits, bourbon(!) and faint coffee add to the flavor which is, as expected, dominated by roasted grains. The oatmeal is evident in the aroma, flavor and soft feel. No burnt grain.
Feel: Well chosen low carbonation. Medium-full bodied. Nicely smooth.
11-26-2013 01:03:53 | More by chinchill
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
03-09-2014 03:14:19 | More by JMS1512
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
11-20-2013 23:48:11 | More by seavercm
Ontario (Canada)
2.73/5 rDev -25.4%
Draft at Prime 16. Very watery, black with some head and lace. Water tasted clorine. Not working. Some chocolate malt,malting and some roast but not really a sweet stout style. Fairly weak for the style. I could use this for cooking however.Passable.
08-22-2010 21:28:34 | More by Sammy
North Carolina
3.53/5 rDev -3.6%
On tap at Sawmill Tap Room on 1/13/12.
Arrived a very dark black with a thick brown head that has great retention. The nose has notes of faint coffee and chocolate. The taste is similar. There is a significant presence from the oats, but the primary flavors are coffee and chocolate. The mouthfeel is a bit thin with little carbonation.
This beer is refreshing and drinkable, but underwhelming. It's true to style but there's nothing that stands out for me.
01-18-2012 01:24:19 | More by tdm168
3.7/5 rDev +1.1%
08-24-2014 23:19:06 | More by cfadams17
New York
4.03/5 rDev +10.1%
A - Dark brown pour with a white foam. Lacing streaks down the glass. Foam retention is minimal.
S - Nice scent of dark chocolate, toffee, and oat flakes. There is a slight smell of sweet maple syrup as well.
T - Has an early sweetness of rich chocolate. The body of this beer is full of rich, dark, malt. Finish has a hearty finish of oatmeal, and syrup.
M - For a 5% stout this feels much heavier. Balance is good. Easy drinking stout. Leaves a rich cocoa flavor on the palate.
O - One of me favorites from Blue Point. Wish this was in a 6 pack.
12-24-2012 03:20:24 | More by socon67
3.5/5 rDev -4.4%
08-29-2013 02:22:44 | More by WoodBrew
3.4/5 rDev -7.1%
22 ounce bomber
It's extremely dark. There's simply nothing light about it. The head is a bit thin and not all that impressive and that's what keeps the score down.
As you'd imagine, it's a malt bomb. There's a bit of a chocolately scent to it, but caramel dominates. Slight anise and vanilla hint to it.
There's some malt to it, as well as a splash of hops, but it's lacking in lots of things. Caramel is all that really comes through and it mostly tastes like a watered down coke.
Needs some work. It's got a thin, watery feel. Somehow, it finishes with a carbonated bite but there's something missing that binds everything together. It's got a smoothness to it, but the watery feel early on and the carbonated feel in the swallow keep the smoothness underwhelming.
It's an easy drinker. ABV is only moderate at best. There's no alcohol or hop presence. It looks and smells pretty good, but it tastes and feels more like a water down soft drink.
05-11-2013 02:08:56 | More by RickS95
4.15/5 rDev +13.4%
On cask at Tap and Table in Emmaus for $6. It went great with the Cahill Porter Cheddar on the cheese plate. The body was light and very drinkable. I'd certainly have ordered more, if the night had allowed. The flavor has a mix of baker's chocolate, slightly sour roasted coffee, and that smooth oatmeal cookie taste.
07-12-2010 02:51:49 | More by tempest
New York
3.73/5 rDev +1.9%
64oz growler best before 9-15-03. Pours a dark brown with a nice tan head. Impressive lacing. Aroma is very toasty malt, with some nutty notes. Medium mouthful, a little on the thinner side for a stout. Taste is more toasted malt with a distinct bitterness, mostly espresso-like but some chocolate hints as well. Small cameo appearance by The Oats. Finishes with a lingering bitterness.
Overall a decent oatmeal stout, but there are better ones out there. Also seemed on the expensive side for a growler ($7.29 at a local beverage store) considering I live only 15 minutes away from the brewery.
08-03-2003 03:18:19 | More by Stingray5
New York
3.25/5 rDev -11.2%
07-14-2012 14:06:37 | More by trocketsauced
3/5 rDev -18%
01-27-2012 06:44:30 | More by Doppelbockulus
New York
4.1/5 rDev +12%
Cask-conditioned at The Ginger Man, Manhattan. Black in colour with a good tan head and good glass lacing. Aroma was moderately malty. Taste was smooth with roast malt dominating, with dark chocolate notes also in evidence. Dry, clean finish. A good, easy-drinking stout which benefits by being in cask form.
03-19-2004 19:12:47 | More by Imbiber
New York
3.2/5 rDev -12.6%
C: Dark. Chocolatey.
S: Nutty tones.
T: Mild nutty taste with mild coffee flavor. Medium body, but still light. Tastes more like a nut brown ale than a stout.
C: Medium Carbonation.
WYDA?: Would drink again if it's the only "stout" in the bar.
01-17-2011 16:54:09 | More by negroobserver
New York
3.38/5 rDev -7.7%
Pours a black color with a huge pillow khaki colored head that slowly settles.
The aroma is disappointing for a stout. Really not much there, perhaps some grain and light metal.
Light roast in the flavor, some grain. Not much of a bitterness from the roasted barley. Kind of similar to a Guiness but not nearly as grainy. Just a very muted flavor. Not much oatmeal flavor except for the fact that it might neutralize the roasted barley. I must say there is a nice smoothness to this beer.
The feel is moderate with fizzy carbonation. Very balanced, perhaps too balanced. Drinks very easy and I love the lower ABV.
Not a flavorful stout. However it does provide a roasty brew with low abv which is rare. A couple of notches above your standard Guiness (not Foreign Export).
10-16-2011 03:36:43 | More by Gmann
Blue Point Oatmeal Stout from Blue Point Brewing Company
83 out of 100 based on 178 ratings.


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|Veterans Day ceremony 11/10
A Veterans Day memorial service will be conducted at the Veterans Rigg Street Park in Falmouth at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012. The program will be directed and the ceremonies preformed by Pendleton County High School's NJROTC.
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Grazing Improvement Act Reintroduced to Bring Stability to Permit Process
Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming has introduced the Grazing Improvement Act of 2013. The legislation seeks to improve the livestock grazing permitting processes on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service. The measure was debated by the Senate and House during the last session of Congress - and actually passed the House with bipartisan support as part of the Conservation and Economic Growth Act. Both the Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association strongly support the bill. According to PLC President Brice Lee - the uncertainty surrounding grazing permit renewals is threatening the ability of ranchers to stay in business. NCBA President J.D. Alexander says the bill simply makes sense - proposing to codify language that has been included in federal appropriations bills for over a decade. He says increasing the term of a grazing permit from 10 to 20 years - as the measure proposes - will decrease the interval at which grazing allotments come up for environmental analyses. Alexander says this will decrease the daunting backlog facing the agencies and make the processes more efficient. Lee and Alexander believe the Grazing Improvement Act is important to ranchers - whose operations are the backbone of many communities that provide jobs and economic stability in much of rural America.
Cosponsors of the legislation include Mike Crapo and Jim Risch of Idaho, Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee of Utah and Dean Heller of Nevada.
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I would like to to say CONGRATS to my BIl Larry Gray for retiring today. He has inspired me on my cub. He has worked on the implements when he was a lad. His father worked at an IHC dealership in Greenfield, IN in the 60's,70's, Dill Fields. He said he helped put the implements together. Some of you folks have meet him at different events the last two years.
He bought his first cub from Denny (lowboy 60 ) at Cub Fest 2007. Denny Thanks.
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Chicken with Feta Cheese
Feta cheese has a rich, tangy taste. Besides adding flavor, stuffing the chicken breasts with feta helps keep them moist during cooking.
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- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine feta and oregano. Make a pocket in chicken breasts: Holding chicken flat with palm of one hand, make an incision in thicker side of each breast with a paring knife. Carefully pivot the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the chicken breast intact. Stuff pockets with feta mixture, dividing evenly; generously season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
Step 3
Cover skillet, and continue cooking until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
Step 4
To the skillet, add chicken stock, and cook, stirring up brown bits with a wooden spoon until reduced slightly. Add lemon juice and butter. Reduce the heat to low, and swirl pan until butter is melted, and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
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Reviews (9)
Fayesmommy9 Aug, 2013
I liked this recipe for its simplicity!! So good :)
TheCityMouse2 Feb, 2012
I made this last night on a whim...it was very very good! I served it with steamed vegetables on the side....it was a big hit and I will most certainly make this again and again.
bigtimer243 Feb, 2011
This dish was quick and easy. My family enjoyed it!
busybee22225 Apr, 2010
this recipe is a lot better!
VEE_MUNOZ11 Aug, 2009
I think goat cheese would be a very good substitute.
nbabich17 Feb, 2009
Easy and delicious. Served with a caesar salad to sync it up with the lemon from the sauce.
LMintner11 Jan, 2009
The is amazingly easy to make. I had a very stressful day at work and whipped this up when I got home. Our home was filled with an incredible aroma. My husband loved the flavor and couldn't believe how quickly I put such a fantastic meal together. I served the chicken with a side of broccoli, califlower and carrots. I will make this again.
KellyWhalen12 Feb, 2008
I made this for a friend who had a new baby. They loved it, and it has become a standby for entertaining. I added olives and sundried tomatoes to the feta mixture and pulsed it in the food processor. I also used homemade broth which is SO much better. :)
carolc90216 Dec, 2007
This is my absolute favorite chicken recipe. The sauce is excellent. I serve it with rice pilaf.


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Actors who have played villains in a Batman film
In light of the release of the highly anticipated film "The Dark Knight Rises," we thought we would take a look back at the actors who have played a villain in a Batman film over the years.
For simplicity, we didn't include any television Batman actors, nor any from commercials or animated series. We stuck with Hollywood productions.
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By Andy Metzger
State House News Service
---- — BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick's planned shifting of the income and sales tax rates would essentially result in a revenue "wash" and the bulk of $1.9 billion in new revenues under his tax code overhaul would come from eliminating specific exemptions and deductions, according to the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
"These deductions and exemptions can have a huge impact on individual taxpayers," MTF President Michael Widmer told the News Service.
The 44 personal income tax exemptions and deductions targeted by Patrick add up to $1.08 billion in new revenue under the tax plan, or 68 percent of the money Patrick hopes to raise once the sales tax cut and income tax increase essentially cancel each other out, according to the business-backed organization.
The net revenue gain from increasing the income tax, decreasing the sales tax, and doubling personal exemptions is $110 million, or about 6 percent of the proposed new revenues.
Widmer said the debate over Patrick's tax proposals should focus on the proposed tax code reforms as well as the proposed revenue increase.
Patrick told the News Service that a commission studying the tax expenditure budget — a listing of foregone tax revenue due to myriad tax policy directives — last year found more tax breaks being given out than revenue collected each year by the state.
"To some extent, it's not a question of what people pay in taxes exclusively, it's also who pays and some of them are out of date and a few of them we put on the table," Patrick said.
Patrick said the objective of his plan is to focus on what the state wants to prioritize for investments and why.
"And having a 21st Century transportation system, an education system that doesn't leave people out and leave talent on the sidelines is what this is about. It's how we grow jobs and grow opportunities. There's more than one way to accomplish that. I put my ideas forward. Let's see what the Legislature comes back with and we will engage with them and the [MTF] and everybody else," Patrick said.
Glen Shor, the governor's secretary of administration and finance, did not take issue with Widmer's math, but said he looks at the proposal through a different prism. "The governor's revenue proposals should be taken as a whole. It raises $1.9 billion by creating a fairer and simpler tax system. Half of Massachusetts households will pay the same or less than what they do today."
Shor said the income tax hike is the principle source of new revenue, with the brunt of the increase falling on the mid- to-higher income earners, while lower income individuals and families will benefit from a reduction in the sales tax and a doubling of the personal tax exemption, thus reducing their taxable income. He said individuals will save $900 million by dropping the sales tax to 4.5 percent, not accounting for what he called "public health measures" such as increasing the cigarette tax by $1 per pack and adding sales tax to candy and soda. Those changes would net $219 million in new revenue, he said.
The biggest revenue-raising deduction elimination also affects the most people. Currently, Massachusetts residents can deduct up to $2,000 in federal payroll taxes and public pension plans from their personal income for state taxes. That deduction affects 3.6 million filers and its elimination will generate $357 million in revenue, under the higher, proposed income tax rate.
Without the offset of the concurrent reduction in the sales tax rate, from 6.25 percent to 4.5 percent, the increase in the income tax, from 5.25 percent to 6.25 percent would be able to raise revenues by $1.48 billion. The sales tax reduction would decrease state revenues by $1.37 billion.
Another portion of the revenue increases would come from increases in corporate taxes, including a $40 million annual limitation on film tax credits. In total, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Association said those corporate tax changes would raise $499 million, or 26 percent of the total new revenue.
Shor, however, said the business group's calculation does not take into account how businesses will save $470 million in sales taxes from the governor's proposal. "If you were to count winners and losers, there would be many more business winners than losers." Shor said.
Looking at the proposal as Shor does, corporate taxpayers would only see an increase of $29 million in taxes.
In rolling out his tax proposal at the State of the Commonwealth address, Patrick said it was important to maintain a fair and competitive tax structure that could also raise needed funds for transportation and education.
"Right now, our overall tax rates are comparable to our neighbor states and the states with which we compete," Patrick said. "We need to sustain that balance, and also assure a sharing of the load within the Commonwealth that is fair. "
Patrick's multi-faceted approach to overhauling the tax code generally meshes with calls for broad tax law reforms called for in recent years by Rep. Jay Kaufman (D-Lexington), who chaired the Committee on Revenue last session. House Speaker Robert DeLeo has yet to announce this session's Revenue chair.
The state's tax expenditure budget identifies hundreds of specific tax breaks, which the Tax Expenditure Commission, chaired by former Administration and Finance Secretary Jay Gonzalez, recommended reducing in a report issued last April 30.
"A reduction in size of the Tax Expenditure Budget provides the opportunity to reduce tax rates paid by everyone," the commission wrote, "or to generate more revenue to support government programs and services."


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Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano shared the plans for a memorial honoring fallen First Responders.
The memorial will be built in Hines Park at the corner of Hines Dr. and Haggerty Rd. in Plymouth Township. The project is expected to be completed in September 2013.
The memorial will honor those who served in Police Departments, Fire Departments, and EMS within Wayne County.
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Forward Citation
If an article is a few years old, but relevant to your topic, it can be very helpful to see who has cited it. This might be to see if the original research has been expanded upon or updated, or how it has been received. There are several different ways to do this, and the results will overlap -- no single method is comprehensive.
ISI Web of Science contains the Social Science Citation Index which allows you to do a "Cited Reference" search. This shows other articles (from a prestigious list of peer reviewed journals) which have cited the target article, and it also shows the references for the the original article... both forward and backward citation.
Google Scholar also provides forward citations for some articles. It has a broader range of documents included (not just peer reviewed journals, but reports, pre-prints, etc.) and doesn't eliminate self citation or de-duplicate the results.
CSA Illumina Databases sometimes provides Cited References for articles indexed in the CSA databases such as Social Services Abstracts, ERIC, EconLit, PsycInfo, etc.
For this class, we are going to use the following citation as an example:
Stone, S. (2007). Child maltreatment, out-of-home placement and academic vulnerability: A fifteen-year review of evidence and future directions. Children and Youth Services Review, 29(2), 139-161.