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Artificial hips, knees, spinal implants, and other replacement orthopedic parts present unique challenges related to material properties, human physiology, surgical procedures and manufacturing processes. The pioneers that laid the foundation for the industry — many of whom are now leaders in developing orthopedic products and procedures — have always relied on ANSYS to help manage risk, improve insight and accelerate product development in the biomedical industry.
More recently, research is focusing on how no two patients are alike: A one-size-fits-all prosthesis may not be attainable, whereas the design of a few models that fit a vast majority of the population is an ideal business compromise. But can you really create, much less test, designs that address the large variations that could occur?
That is the ongoing challenge for scientists and researchers. ANSYS is addressing that challenge with engineering simulation technology that has allowed more efficient and cost-effective design of devices for an ever-increasing representation of patients.
Virtual models allow researchers to understand how a device will function in a patient, and then to quickly move forward to refine the implant. The design or selection of the best-fit model for the countless variations that occur in the population is an evolving process. ANSYS leads the way in multiphysics modeling, which allows clinicians to create an unlimited database of virtual bones and other organs, offering as many variations on the human body as researchers would find in vivo.
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"I started doing the show when I was still doing 'The Book of Mormon.' It was before we knew what it was going to turn into so it's been very exciting to watch it grow," said Rannells.Rannells character comes out in the show to Dunham who has a sexually transmitted disease she believes was passed to her by Rannell.Season four of 'Girls' is expected to start "very soon," says Rannells.The stage-actor-turned-TV star returns to his roots next month in a special concert with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall. The show is set for March 21.
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Technology in Churches?
Christian Leaders Day with Haddon Robinson
The new Apple iPhone is just the latest in a long line of new forms of technology that are changing the way we communicate. As more and and more people text, email, or Skype their way through each day, the way we communicate is changing and its impact can even be felt in today's churches.
We may even be on the verge of losing a form of time-honored traditional worship: the sermon. And that is the issue Dr. Haddon Robinson hopes to address at Christian Leaders Day at Providence Seminary on June 21, "How can preaching retain its relevance?"
As the keynote speaker, Dr. Robinson will be exploring the relevance and value of expository preaching in the post-modern world with sessions on, "Speaking as Listeners Like It," "Tell them the Old Old Story," and "Imagination: A Neglected Tool for Biblical Preaching."
Other featured workshops will target different tracks, like pastors, youth leaders, and pastors of outreach ministries.
The two-day conference starts with a free evening worship service on Sunday, June 20 beginning at 7:30 PM. The evening will include music and a challenging message from Dr. Robinson. The service will be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship in the Reimer Student Life Centre.
There is still time to register for Christian Leaders Day, "Preaching that Crosses the Divide"; the registration deadline is June 11. To request a registration form, email Gayle Penner at email@example.com. Or visit the events calendar at providenceseminary.ca for more information.
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His mug shot shows a man smiling from ear to ear, but authorities in Covington County don't find the matter very funny. Sheriff's deputies say Cedric Rahun Hollinger has a history of domestic violence, and he's under arrest again.
Law enforcement responded to a call Tuesday at a home on Paul Lane just south of Andalusia. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found Hollinger. The man then attempted to flee, but he was quickly taken into custody.
Investigators spoke with the female victim who was suffering from apparent head injuries. She and Hollinger have three children in common.
Authorities say their investigation found that Hollinger struck the woman with his fists and with a large wooden object. He's also accused of hitting an 11-year-old child as well as an adult neighbor.
The woman was taken to an area hospital for treatment and was later released.
Covington Co. Sheriff Dennis Meeks said in a written statement that Hollinger was uncooperative with deputies and appeared to be under the influence of both alcohol and narcotics.
The suspect was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence in the 2nd degree for assaulting the mother of his children. He also faces a 2nd degree domestic violence charge for hitting the 11-year-old with a closed fist.
Investigators say the man may face additional charges as the case remains under investigation.
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An exciting first for the "Never Forgotten Honor Flight" in our area.
Four brothers, who are all veterans traveled to the nation's capitol last week together. An opportunity they say they hadn't planned on.
It's the tale of four brothers.
Herbert, Eugene, John, and Jerry Dobbe. All four served in the navy, and all four were given the chance to travel to our nations capitol on the "Never Forgotten Honor Flight."
"When I first looked into it I just thought we would never do this even just Eugene and I just didn't think it would work out but than when it became available it was just beautiful, it came together, it just came together for us," said John Dobbe.
The Dobbe brothers have had a tight bond ever since birth, growing up just east of Rosholt.
"It's just something that is so special that the four of us can go together, mom would be so proud," said John.
The two oldest, Herbert and Eugene both fought in World War II. After came John and Jerry, Korean War Veterans.
"Several other people that were in service passed away I'm just thanking God that he let me see this honor flight," said Herbert Dobbe.
And now their dream is coming true. After a 2-hour trip, the nation's capitol welcomed the Dobbe brothers with open arms.
Then it was off to the World War II memorial. An experience hard to put into words.
"Their planes hit the water and forced the cockpit to come over the top and get jammed somehow and I watched them die that was the worst thing I could ever see in my life never want to see that again," said Herbert.
A painful wound of war, and now a memorial in their honor.
"You never forget it but you put it out of your mind and it's away from your life," said Eugene.
And now it was John and Jerry's turn to face their past.
"A man I went to school with he was in one of my classes, I went to Paris Island he went to Korea and he was only there a few weeks and he was killed, I think about him, I couldn't repeat his name today at this part of my life, but I still think of him," said John.
"It's really beautiful it is," said Jerry.
A day of remembrance and courage. As the Dobbe brothers walked around the nation's capitol for the rest of the day holding back tears, but most importantly the way they like it, together.
"What a great country that we can do this, and this never forgotten, this Honor Flight and what they're doing people are gracious, they're gracious, they're compassionate,we're in a great country," said John.
A country that has a lot of history, just like the Dobbe brothers.
"If you can't love your family, who can you love," said John.
Both John and Jerry reside in Plover, and Herbert and Eugene live in the Milwaukee area.
The brothers say they will never forget this trip.
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who is itachis natural enemy?
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mu. because his invisibility power renders his chakra invisible, not just his body, ie he erases it. sharingan sees chakra and muscles to predict/copy their opponent. but its not much good if it cant. and itachis got nothing to block jinton with. if mu attacks from behidn then yatas greatest strength is its greatest weakness. it will HAVE to repel the jinton, back at itachis face. ammy's useless because of mu's sensing and speed as well as experience fighting uchihas.
sasori. no experience fighting uchihas but he can split apart, making himself virtually immune to taijutsu and amaterasu, transfer himself to his other puppets (again amaterasu counter), possesses magnetite which is a ridiculously strong defence as it cant even be melted by lava, nor pierced by attacks weaker than diamond. if totsukas best feat is cutting through kimimaro's bones its in trouble. moreover i dont believe sasori can be hit by genjutsu. he doesnt have to breath nor see to fight. as its all done with puppets. itachi would have to destroy every single one of them and that takes its toll. sasori being in akatsuki longer than itachi, would give him a distinct advantage of knowing more about itachi than vice versa. hes not exactly famous besides his own village whereas practically everyone seemed to know about the black flames after the jiraiya encounter, and even danzo knew about susano.
sasuke because you could call him itachi: the good version since he has every itachi power, just better. better stamina, better amaterasu, better susano given the fact totsuka cant penetrate it but sasuke can attack itachi's susano etc. and hes already broken tsukiyomi
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bm naruto, SM kabuto (discounting izanami), obito, madara, nagato but not included because they are already strong enough to defeat 90% of narutoverse anyway.


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Silver Settings
Use these silver accents for a sparkling salute to the coming year.
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Swirl Napkin Clips
After the party, your guests can take these napkin holders home to use as oversize paper clips.What You Need:
- 9-gauge aluminum wire (available at hardware stores)
- Wire cutters
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1. Cut an 18-inch length of wire for each clip, using wire cutters.
2. Bend the wire in half to form a hairpin shape.
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RUSHVILLE — Bonnie Crain (center) celebrated her 80th birthday along with five generations of family members: Bonita Abrams, Teri Lynn Copple, Stephanie Copple and Anna Michelle Copple.
Five generations celebrate birthday
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80th birthday: Bernard Spaeth
Bernard Spaeth will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Aug. 13. He was born in Franklin County to John and Hilda (Geis) Spaeth.
4-H news: Jivin Jacksons
The Jivin Jackson 4-H Club met Nov. 30 and visited Flatrock River Lodge and Millers Merry Manor, singing Christmas carols to the residents.
Five generations celebrate birthday
Bonnie Crain (center) celebrated her 80th birthday along with five generations of family members: Bonita Abrams, Teri Lynn Copple, Stephanie Copple and Anna Michelle Copple.
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at 7 p.m. Members are reminded to bring a favorite cherished Christmas ornament.and Tell', and to bring a gift for the Christmas grab bag gift exchange.
RPD Awards
Several Rushville Police officers recently received awards for their service to the community and the department during the past year.
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Arlington Elementary School
Breakfast: Cheese omelet, toast, juice, milk.
Lunch: Cheese breadsticks, marinara sauce, peas, peaches, fruit snack, milk.
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Main Street Christian Church
Main Street Christian Church announces their Advent and Christmas events and worship services. The overall Christmas theme of services and events, "The Gifts We Bring Honor the King," lifts up the gifts in heart and spirit that we have to offer Christ this Christmas. Series are held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
- SLIDESHOW: 10 most dangerous toys As you shop for the kids and grandkids this holiday season, keep an eye out for potentially dangerous toys. The nonprofit consumer watchdog group World Against Toys Causing Harm, or WATCH, has released its annual list of the 10 worst toys.
Homemakers On the Go Extension Club
Homemakers On the Go Extension Club met Nov. 15 at the Carthage Library.
Grieving a loved one during the holidays
The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for anyone who has recently lost a close friend or family member.
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Panthers QB Cam Newton has shown remarkable poise and ability, exceeding even optimistic expectations for him in the first half of the season, and C Ryan Kalil has played a significant role in helping the rookie during his impressive run through eight games. Carolina used the franchise tag on Kalil in the offseason before signing him to a long-term extension after the lockout ended, and it's easy to see why the club was willing to commit $28 million guaranteed to him in the six-year deal. Kalil has not allowed a sack this season, according to STATS LLC, and he's had no problems making the shotgun snap far more often than he was asked to under the regime that preceded Ron Rivera's. Kalil made his second straight Pro Bowl appearance last season, replacing the injured Shaun O'Hara, and he's well on his way to earning another trip to the game. Kalil was already considered one of the top players at his position, and he continues to improve.
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Lesotho commemorated World Blood Donor Day on 17th August in Mohale's Hoek under this year's global theme "Every Blood Donor is a Hero".
This years theme acknowledges the heroic gesture of donating blood to save lives and encourages all healthy people to voluntarily and regularly donate blood. The national celebration had been postponed due to the elections. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Honorable Minister of Health, Pinkie Manamolela, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health, the WHO Representative, Dr. Jacob Mufunda, government officials, cler-gy, media institutions, schools, regular blood donors, recipients and wider communities.
In her statement, the Honorable Minister highlighted that Lesotho needed 9,000 units of blood per year to meet the requirements but only managed to collect 5,700 blood units, leaving a shortfall of 3,300 units in 2011. The Minister indicated that there is a constant shortage of blood in hospitals. She urged youths, especially those who completed their high schools and those above 25 years of age, to form their own blood donor clubs with the purpose of giving blood voluntarily and living healthy lifestyles.
"60% of blood comes from students in high schools while Lesotho Blood Transfusion Services only collects 25%, 12% comes from government officials and 3% from families and friends. This means during the schools winter break there is a dramatic drop in donations and LBTS struggles with supplies needed for management of pregnancy-related complications, childhood illnesses and trauma-related injuries", said Dr. Manamolela.
The Minister thanked all blood donors for their act of generosity and encouraged healthy people to donate blood regularly. She concluded her speech by inviting private hospitals and doctors, health workers and the public to recognize blood donors for their heroic act every time they donate blood and made a plea to all Basotho to come together and donate blood.
Dr Mufunda highlighted the content of the RDs remarks by urging all the countries to accelerate efforts in mapping out new strategies to convert family donors into voluntary, regular donors because they constitute the cornerstone of any reliable and sustainable blood transfusion system, as well as redoubling the effort to raise public awareness of the importance of blood donation. He emphasized that WHO will continue to support all initiatives helping to improve blood transfusion safety in general and to increase blood collection from voluntary and regular donors in particular.
Drama and songs conveying this year theme were presented by different groups. The event closed with the prominent donors awarded certificates and trophies by the Honorable Minister.
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 strips hickory-smoked bacon, chopped
2 packages sliced, frozen okra, 16-ounce size
2 cans chopped tomatoes, 14.5 ounce size
1 -1/2 cups store-bought chopped vegetable seasoning
1 cup frozen yellow corn
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ cup vegetable or seafood stock
4 whole bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds 51-60 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup small diced ham
1 pound tiny elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
Flat leaf parsley, finely chopped for garnish
½ cup green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
Put a 5-quart heavy cast iron Dutch oven on the stove top over medium heat. Then fry down the bacon in the vegetable oil until lightly browned and crispy. Remove it from the pot and set it aside for a while.
Now drop into the pot the frozen okra and fry it down, too, until the okra begins to brown and the "rope" starts to disappear (about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally). Then, with the fire still at medium heat, drop in the chopped tomatoes, the vegetable seasoning mix, the corn, the seafood seasoning, they cayenne pepper, the bay leaves, and the dried thyme.
Next, stir everything together well, making sure it is all totally combined. Now reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the gumbo simmer for about 20-25 minute or until the veggies are tender.
At this point, drop in the shrimp and the ham, stir them into the mixture, cover the pot, and let the pot of gumbo simmer once more for about 10 minutes.
When you're ready to eat, spoon out a generous helping of elbow macaroni in a large soup bowl, ladle the gumbo over the pasta, and garnish the bowl with a scattering of parsley and green onions and top off the dish with a light sprinkling of bacon.
Editor's Note:
Traditionally, gumbos, regardless of the kind, are served over hot, steamed, white rice. But not this one. The elbow macaroni lends a different dimension and rounds out the depth of flavor.
If you can find really tender, young okra at, say, a farmers' market, you can substitute it for the frozen stuff. But make certain the pods are young and tender otherwise the okra will turn out tasting tough and "woody."
It is perfectly permissible to use "fresh" tomatoes (preferably Roma) when making this recipe. Just remember to peel and de-seed the tomatoes before dicing them an smothering them down in the Dutch oven.
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67th Annual Tony Awards Will Be Held June 9 at Radio City; Eligibility Cut-Off Date Set
By Michael Gioia
The American Theatre Wing's 67th Annual Tony Awards will be held June 9 and will air on CBS at 8 PM ET, live from the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The awards ceremony returns to Radio City following a two-year hiatus.
The awards show, which honors theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, has been broadcast on CBS since 1978. For the last two years, the Tonys were held at the Beacon Theatre, while Radio City housed the Cirque du Soleil show Zarkana.
The official eligibility cut-off date will be April 25 for all Broadway productions opening in the 2012-13 season. The nominations for the 2013 Tonys will be announced live from New York City on April 30.
The Tony Awards are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.
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This 10" x 8", 112 luster paged book is filled with humor, insight and an unbridled passion for art.
The author takes us on her personal journey that shows us how to find our own inspiration and demonstrates how that turned into her own tangible artwork.
Full color pages explode with her creations while keeping an emotional balance in her writing by not taking herself to serious.


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Want Long Natural Hair? 4 Tips that Have Nothing to Do with Growth
4 Essential Vitamins for Healthy Hair Growth
7 Ideas for Co-Ed Baby Shower Games
10 Stunning Weddings Under 10K and Money Saving Tips
A Crash Course On Chopping and Dicing
22 Breath-Taking Images Of Abandoned Skyscrapers Around The World
The Cutest Pair of BFFs Ever
9 Art Techniques That Anyone Can Do To Jumpstart Creativity
5 Items You Need to Professionalize Your Closet
Top 10 Albums We Can't Wait to Hear
Hyrule Warriors Art Book Secrets You Can't Miss
Homemade Whole-Grain Bread for Back-to-School Sandwiches
'Teen Mom' Maci Bookout's Son Bentley is All Grown Up
Diddy Hosts Brunch for All of His Baby Mamas
Idris Elba Makes Being Bad Look So Good
Cute Kids and Dogs Being Adorable
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Adrianne Palicki joins S.H.I.E.L.D. as Mockingbird
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Luxury 2 bed/2 bath contemporary condo is directly on the beach facing the brilliant blue Gulf of
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restaurants, golf courses, shopping malls, famous museums, performing arts centers, wildernesss
islands and state parks.
This 12th floor newly professionally decorated home has a gorgeous 180 degree beach view guarenteed
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The master bedroom offers an ocean view to die for, walk-in closet, king size bed and a master
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This exclusive "gated" complex is beautifully tucked away on a white sandy point bordering the
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for miles and miles with pristine gulf water. From your balcony you can be entertained by watching
the dolphins play under the water and the large sea birds gliding as you enjoy the spectacular
sunsets. There is great fishing and bird watching from the benches in the manicured gardens beside
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ANDERSON — Dawna McCloud's son's bullying began in the classroom and elevated to the school bus after discipline was given at Anderson High School last year. At the bus stop, the bully broke her son's jaw.
"Kids don't realize they're on school grounds and think they can get away with it," she said.
While the student was expelled from Anderson High, McCloud said her son is still afraid of being attacked and that victims often share a fear of retaliation if they report the incidents.
School leaders, students, parents and law enforcement met at Anderson High School last week to discuss not only how to get kids comfortable with reporting incidents of bullying, but also to intervene when they see other students in trouble.
The Indiana General Assembly passed legislation this year that changes the definition of bullying, and requires school districts to compile data and create new reporting and training programs for students and staff by Oct. 15.
Anderson High School Principal Terry Thompson said educators would have to have their "heads in the sand" not to know what's going on. He gets, on average, two reports of bullying a day. And that's just the kids who come forward.
"Clearly we have a problem," Thompson said. "It'd be nice to say 'yeah, we don't,' but I think we do."
During the first first full week of classes there was an incident where a special needs student was intimidated, he said.
Some students chased him from the bus stop to his house and tried to get in, upsetting the teen who "felt backed into a corner," Thompson said. Anderson police said the autistic teen fired a shot into the air and was arrested.
The youths were not expelled because administrators want to keep kids in school, Thompson said, but he added that incidents like it won't be tolerated as AHS needs to make sure all students feel safe.


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Antimicrobial Testing Specialists
Antimicrobial Test Laboratories is a contract microbiology lab founded by microbiologist Dr. Benjamin Tanner. The company's collective expertise is centered squarely on the science of antimicrobials. The lab stays current with regard to emerging disinfection trends and pathogens, such as the recent interest in CRE. Click here to see What's New at the Lab.
The lab's disinfectant, sanitizer, device, and surface testing capabilities are best-in-class. Every staff scientist is friendly and qualified, with plenty of microbiology experience and at least a Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences.
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Alabama Festival at Sea
It's the 40th anniversary of ALABAMA's first show at the Bowery in Myrtle Beach, and we're celebrating this milestone in style!
ALABAMA is partnering with Sixthman, the industry leader in theme cruises, to bring you 4 days & nights full of music, adventure, relaxation, new friendships and amazing moments on board the inaugural sailing of the ALABAMA & Friends Festival at Sea!
We're sailing October 24 – 28, 2013 aboard the beautiful Norwegian Pearl, from Miami to Nassau & Great Stirrup Cay, our own private island in the Bahamas. ALABAMA will be your host, and they're bringing more than a dozen musical friends to celebrate with them, treating you to amazing shows and activities throughout the 4 days!
You'll also get a chance to participate in quirky theme nights and one-of-a-kind artist collaborations that just don't exist on land. We'll even have our own private beach party on Great Stirrup Cay, complete with even more music, in addition to all the fabulous amenities that come along with sailing aboard the Norwegian Pearl - outfitted with multiple stages, a pool, hot tubs, bars, award-wining spa, specialty restaurants, 24-hour room service and a full–service casino.
Forty years of legendary country music deserves a legendary celebration! Join ALABAMA, along with many of their friends and favorite artists, for a vacation you'll be talking about for the next 40 years!


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NASCAR Teams
Is Petty Enterprises In Trouble?
The last couple of weeks have been difficult for the Petty Enterprises. One team faces sponsor troubles and rumors that their superstar driver will leave. The other team faces confusion and an apparent desperation as they struggle to find some success on the Sprint Cup circuit. What does the future hold for this legendary team?
NASCAR Teams Have Had Their Own Silly Season in 2007
The NASCAR NEXTEL Cup landscape has changed this year in one rather unexpected way. NASCAR teams are merging and seeking outside investors to help offset the costs of NEXTEL Cup racing. Is this trend good for the sport or are greedy team owners killing off the small teams?
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Hendrick Motorsports in 2008
Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced today that he will drive for Hendrick Motorsports beginning with the 2008 season. The two-time Busch Series champion and four time NASCAR most popular driver will replace Kyle Busch in the Hendrick Motorsports stable.
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2008 marks Toyota's second full season in NASCAR's premier series. Starting this year Joe Gibbs Racing will move to the Toyota camp. This brings the total to eleven full-time Sprint Cup drivers who will be showing up at the track each week. Here are the 2008 Sprint Cup Toyota drivers.
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Reviews by BeerDawgs:
4.28/5 rDev +15.4%
A 4 pack of cans released in fall of 2013. 1st appearance of an Elysian brew in GA that I know of...
A - Pitch black, dark brown, TONS of sticky lace and head left all over the glass. Impressive
S - Cinnamon X3! It dominates. Other spices, pumpkin, roasted malts.
T - Pumpkin and spices, roasted malts, delicious combination. Well done!
M - Full bodied, highly carbonated. Creamy. Nice!
O - An excellent brew. I have never had a pumpkin spice porter. Seems natural, since the pumpkin spiced latte is all the rage right now. This is better!
11-09-2013 02:31:01 | More by BeerDawgs
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North Carolina
3.73/5 rDev +0.5%
Poured into a standard pint glass a deep dark chocolate brown with a thinner but pretty well susteined tannish colored head atop.Spiced aromas like nutmeg,mace, and cinnamon,with some roast and a tinge of iron.A little fizzy to me in the mouth and some what light as well.Flavors of pumpkin and spice with nutmeg and cinnamon standing out mainly,a little chocolate roast round out the palate.I like the concept of this beer but it's lacking a little.
12-10-2013 13:06:15 | More by oberon
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
06-17-2014 23:51:14 | More by DaftPatrick
New York
4/5 rDev +7.8%
11-10-2013 01:04:56 | More by csmartin6
New Hampshire
3.5/5 rDev -5.7%
10-18-2013 23:32:58 | More by JakerLou
3.51/5 rDev -5.4%
12oz can with a freshness date on the bottom.
More of a Porter than a pumpkin ale, that is the tone here. Spiced out like a fall/winter brew with some vagueness to where this is all going. Thankfully the Porter side of it all helps keep things together even if this beer is just pretty good.
LOOK: Chunky head, good trail of lacing, black in color
SMELL: Burnt wood, charred grain twang, vague spice, alcohol, chicory
TASTE: Roasted grain, very warming alcohol, perfume flair, cedar, caraway seed, mild cinnamon, burnt currants, pumpkin?, long roasty finish, semi-dry, lingering roastiness and spice
11-11-2013 05:42:19 | More by Jason
New York
3.96/5 rDev +6.7%
12 ounce can, canned on 09/09/13, according to the info on the bottom ...
Pours darn near black, with a medium mocha and long lasting head, that slowly goes to fine and coating low sheeting and fine fields of scattered lacing. Nice looking beer.
Dark malts and lite chocolate on the nose.
Smooth and tasty on the tongue, I get more lite chocolate, dark malts and just a hit of the advertised "pumpkin and spices". Much better then the He Said Tripel, this one is a nicely crafted porter with subtle spicing and smooth malty/chocolate notes.
Worth a try. Quality beer in a can = good stuff
11-02-2013 02:51:50 | More by Billolick
4/5 rDev +7.8%
Appearance: 1 inch head, clear, dark brown in color, high carbonation
Smell: roasted malt, cream, clove, and pumpkin seed
Taste: dark and sweet chocolate, cream, cinammon, clove, and pumpkin pulp that is present towards the end.
Mouthfeel: sweet and roasty, medium bodied with moderate-high carbonation
Overall: I was thinking I was going to like the tripel better, but I actually found this to be the better of the two beers. This is not as pumpkin forward as some other pumpkin beers I have had, but the base Baltic porter is really tasty. I would get this again.
11-04-2013 13:39:51 | More by tigg924
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +7.8%
11-21-2013 03:50:14 | More by lostandwandering
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
10-28-2013 12:32:51 | More by mrosenfeld32
4.14/5 rDev +11.6%
This beer is a very dark brown color, fairly thick, and exactly what I expect from a Baltic Porter. The head is a faintly yellow-tinted tan and rests at almost precisely one finger's height. Retention is good, and a mixture of patching and spotting is in plenty.
There's a baking chocolate undertone in the malts, with plenty of roast and a little bit of sweetness. Otherwise, pumpkin spices are nicely strong but held in check. There's definitely distinguishable pumpkin flesh in here, too. It's a good balance of very lightly sweet against boldly roasty and lightly bitter. Somewhat leafy/floral hops notes are light, as is a sort of earthier bitterness, working nicely to add depth and complexity to an otherwise stragithforward version of a pumpkin-based porter, though not traditional as far as Baltic Porters go.
The feel is even and smooth in a medium body but a little leaner on the tongue than I had expected. It has a light crispness to it as well.
10-22-2013 18:50:26 | More by Brenden
4/5 rDev +7.8%
10-27-2013 10:37:40 | More by JoeBlevins
4/5 rDev +7.8%
10-31-2013 16:00:50 | More by geodonnokepyo
4.75/5 rDev +28%
06-20-2014 02:18:59 | More by Diggy
North Carolina
4/5 rDev +7.8%
11-01-2013 19:41:47 | More by tdm168
4/5 rDev +7.8%
11-18-2013 13:49:56 | More by pourmeadrink
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
12-27-2013 04:43:23 | More by fthegiants
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
11-30-2013 02:29:17 | More by spartanlaker
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +7.8%
08-31-2014 05:22:19 | More by CraigMack61
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
11-23-2013 21:47:54 | More by tabascosigned
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
04-11-2014 02:55:02 | More by leinie13
4.25/5 rDev +14.6%
12-05-2013 01:56:55 | More by jason_nwx
3.45/5 rDev -7%
Appears black in the glass with two fingers of head that slowly settles to a thick cap. Moderate amount of spotty lacing is left down the glass.
Aroma is a mixture of Baltic Porter and pumpkin pie spice. Nice dark malt aroma with compliments of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Flavor is a bit overpowered by the spice. The spice even feels a little hot. Not much for pumpkin but I am not disappointed in that. I think there is some nice malt flavor underneath the spice but cannot say for sure.
Has a Baltic Porter body and not a pumpkin beer body which scores points with me. Nicely carbonated.
If I read the label better and saw the word pumpkin, I never would of bought the He Said four pack. Turns out to be a better than average beer that is just too heavy handed with the spice.
11-03-2013 21:33:15 | More by morimech
3.75/5 rDev +1.1%
10-15-2013 01:38:02 | More by Keith_R
4/5 rDev +7.8%
10-28-2013 15:14:53 | More by Kmlund
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A jury convicted Rancho Cucamonga Councilman Rex Gutierrez on Wednesday of grand theft, fraud and conspiracy after deliberating for nearly a week.
Gutierrez, in a crisp gray suit and a brightly colored necktie, folded his hands and nodded as the court clerk read the verdicts.
The seven-woman, five-man jury found Gutierrez guilty of four felonies - two counts of grand theft and one count each of conspiracy to commit a crime and filing a fraudulent claim. He faces between 18 months and three years in state prison on each count when sentenced Dec. 15, prosecutors said.
"We always said we would tell our story in court, and we have," said Deputy District Attorney John Goritz, who prosecuted the case with state Deputy Attorney General Melissa Mandel.
The case against Gutierrez is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in San Bernardino County in which state and local prosecutors have charged four other former public officials, including former Assessor Bill Postmus, in connection with scandals in the Assessor's Office and the county's landmark $102 million settlement with developer Colonies Partners LP in 2006.
Prosecutors argued that Postmus hired Gutierrez as intergovernmental affairs officer in the Assessor's Office at the behest of Colonies Co-Managing Partner Jeff Burum and that Gutierrez seldom showed up for work, spending his time instead on matters related to Rancho Cucamonga while on the county clock.
Prosecutors say Gutierrez conspired to steal $147,000 from taxpayers in unearned pay and benefits.
Jurors returned the verdicts against Gutierrez at 11:30 a.m. in San Bernardino Superior Court following a monthlong retrial before Judge Duke Rouse.
While Gutierrez's first trial in June ended in a hung jury, prosecutors said Wednesday's decision is vindicating.
"I always said once we got to the courtroom that the truth will prevail because we are guided by law and facts, not politics, as people may say," District Attorney Michael A. Ramos said. "That never enters into the decision we make when we're seeking justice for our citizens."
As a condition of Gutierrez's being allowed to remain out of custody on bail bond before sentencing, Rouse ordered him to "quickly" vacate his City Council seat.
After leaving the courtroom, Gutierrez spoke of his faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and said he would accept the verdict as "the Lord's will" for his life.
Gutierrez alluded to fallout from the alleged embezzlement scandals in Bell and hinted that he might be a victim of a tough political climate.
"I'm very confident that I'm not the person they say I am," Gutierrez said. "I just feel it's a bad environment for any politician charged with corruption."
He expressed regret over having to resign from the Rancho Cucamonga council.
"It was my one true love in life, serving the people of Rancho Cucamonga," Gutierrez said. "I feel bad for letting a lot of people down."
Gutierrez issued a statement shortly before 5 p.m., resigning from the council.
Gutierrez's attorney, James Reiss, said the jury's verdicts were not what he wanted, but he respects them.
"We're obviously disappointed, based on what happened last time," said Reiss.
One juror said there wasn't much arguing during deliberations and most of the jury's discussions focused on clarifying the reasons for its positions.
"There was a lot of debate to be sure of what we felt," said Bryan Estrada. "There was a lot of agreement."
Estrada had no doubts about the conspiracy charges.
"Because Postmus had to go to Burum to talk to Rex, so I thought it was a conspiracy between those three, and because of the projects," Estrada said.
Prosecutors put forth a case that Gutierrez and Burum worked closely together on projects over the years, including a $42.5 million low-income housing project and a 1,200-acre parcel of county-owned land Burum has an interest in.
In testimony, Gutierrez acknowledged that he has known Burum about 20 years and that Burum has been a political supporter, but said it did not alter his votes on projects connected to Burum.
When it came to whether Gutierrez's employment in the Assessor's Office was a sham, Estrada said the paper trail on Gutierrez's work schedule and habits was clear.
Prosecutors said Postmus hired Gutierrez in March 2007 as a political favor to Burum, who contributed to both Gutierrez's and Postmus' campaigns.
Gutierrez testified that he had a flexible work schedule while working at the Assessor's Office over a two-year period that was sanctioned by his bosses.
Gutierrez said neither Postmus nor his supervisor, Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman, gave him a specific set of hours to work.
Estrada said Gutierrez's testimony didn't help him.
"We pretty much broke down his times and compared his times to where he was at to where he claimed," Estrada said. "He was up north, he used regular time one day, and then the second day he was up north, he used regular time and sick time. How can I argue that?"
Aleman, a key witness for the prosecution, pleaded no contest in June 2009 to four felony counts in connection with the Assessor's Office scandal and has agreed to cooperate with investigators in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Estrada said the jury found Aleman to be a credible witness to the degree that what he said could be supported by other evidence.
"We only found him credible on what other people found credible," Estrada said.
Postmus and several other former Assessor's Office employees also face criminal charges related to Postmus' time as assessor, during which prosecutors claim he operated a personal political operation at taxpayer expense.
Prosecutors have also charged Postmus and former Assistant Assessor Jim Erwin with conspiracy and bribery in connection with the county's November 2006 legal settlement with Colonies. Postmus, along with county supervisors Paul Biane and Gary Ovitt, approved a $102 million settlement to end a long-lasting legal feud with the developer over flood-control rights on the Colonies' Upland development.
Burum's spokesman, Ric Grenell, called the prosecution against Gutierrez a travesty and waste of scarce tax dollars based solely on Aleman's testimony.
"The verdict against Rex Gutierrez, after two years, two trials and millions of taxpayer dollars, is all based on one convicted felon who is trading testimony for probation," Grenell said. "It stems from a fictional theory that there was corruption associated with the $102million lawsuit settlement between the county and developer Colonies Partners LP."
"This politically motivated investigation will end someday with confirmation that the settlement was honest and fair," Grenell said.
Biane, who claims he precipitated the investigation by forwarding a complaint to authorities regarding political activity in the Assessor's Office, issued a statement Wednesday saying that it was his responsibility and duty to turn over evidence of misconduct in the Assessor's Office to the District Attorney.
"The jury's verdict confirms my suspicions that the former assessor conspired to defraud San Bernardino County taxpayers by creating a political operation with public funds," Biane said.
Biane has been identified as an unnamed co-conspirator listed as "John Doe No. 5" in the bribery complaint against Postmus and Erwin.
County spokesman David Wert said he was not surprised by the verdicts against Gutierrez and that the decision bolsters a lawsuit the county has fired seeking restitution for misconduct in the Assessor's Office.
"The jury's verdict is consistent with the points that the county is making in its civil suit, and the county will move forward in its efforts to recover its losses," Wert said.
Local prosecutors credited the partnership with the state Attorney General's Office for the success in the retrial. Mandel was on the road and could not be reached for comment, said Christine Gasparac, spokeswoman for the Attorney General's Office.
"The District Attorney's Office and Attorney General's Office are gratified by the decision of the jury and will continue to diligently pursue our investigation," according to a statement from Gasparac.
Staff writer Joe Nelson contributed this report.
1992: Elected to the Rancho Cucamonga City Council.
1996: Re-elected to council
1998: Resigned from council after being accused of violating conflict of interest laws for soliciting advertising business from companies that had contracts with the city.
2002: Elected to council
2006: Re-elected to council
March 2007 to January 2009: Employed as the intergovernmental relations officer in the San Bernardino County Assessor's Office.
January 2009 to May 2009: Employed by the county's Economic Development Agency.
May 12, 2009: Among six former employees in the office of Assessor Bill Postmus sued by the county after an internal investigation concluded they conducted political work on county time.
May 27, 2009: Arrested by district attorney's investigators on suspicion of grand theft and felony misappropriation of public funds.
Jan. 29: Ordered by San Bernardino Superior Court Judge Duke D. Rouse to stand trial on charges of felony grand theft and misappropriation of public funds.
June 30: Mistrial declared in first trial after unanimous verdict could not be reached.
Sept. 29: Opening arguments made in re-trial.
Wednesday: Found guilty in a second trial of conspiracy to commit a crime, grand theft and filing a fraudulent claim.
Rancho Cucamonga Councilman Rex Gutierrez is the second public official convicted in an investigation into alleged corruption in county government by state and local prosecutors.
In June 2009, former Assistant Assessor Adam Aleman pleaded no contest to felony charges of destruction of public property, filing a false report and vandalism. He is cooperating with prosecutors in exchange for a lighter sentence.
Former Assessor Bill Postmus and former Assistant Assessor Jim Erwin have been charged with bribery and conspiracy in a complaint that alleges the pair colluded with developers and other public officials to defraud taxpayers out of $102 million in settling a land-use lawsuit filed against the county by Colonies Partners LP.
The complaint also implicates but does not charge five "John Doe" co-conspirators who have been identified as Colonies co-managing partners Jeff Burum and Dan Richards; public relations consultant Patrick O'Reilly; Mark Kirk, former chief of staff to Supervisor Gary Ovitt; and Supervisor Paul Biane.
Postmus, Erwin and former Assessor's Office staffer Greg Eyler have been charged with grand theft, misappropriation of public money and fraud in a complaint alleging Postmus used his position as assessor to run a personal political operation at taxpayer expense.


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Join Democracy Now! as we livestream from the sold-out 2013 Peace Ball at the historic Arena Stage at The Mead Center For American Theater in Washington, D.C. and see speeches from Amy Goodman, Angela Davis, NAACP's Benjamin Jealous, Ralph Nader, Julian Bond and others, with performances by Mos Def, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and more.Jan 20, 2013 | Special Broadcast
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Ahead of Monday's public inauguration that will usher in President Obama's second term, we turn to a call for him to put the more than 50 million Americans living in poverty at the top of his agenda. The issue has garnered attention in part because Obama will take the oath of office with his hand placed on two Bibles — one owned by Abraham Lincoln and the other by Martin Luther King Jr., known for his civil rights and...Jan 17, 2013 | Story
VIDEO: Amy Goodman on MSNBC's Up with Chris Hayes: John Brennan's CIA Nomination, Drones and TortureDemocracy Now!'s award-winning host Amy Goodman appeared on MSNBC's "Up with Chris Hayes" Sunday to discuss the Obama administration's use of drones, John Brennan's nomination to lead the CIA, and the irony in Republicans' attacks against Obama's "diversity problem."Jan 16, 2013 | D.N. in the News
A month after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., President Obama is calling for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. The National Rifle Association says Congress will not get either. Obama's proposal comes as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed what is being called toughest gun control law in the nation, also drawing an NRA rebuke. We're joined by Colin Goddard, a survivor...Jan 16, 2013 | Story
By Amy Goodman with Denis MoynihanJan 10, 2013 | Columns & Articles
It takes courage to enter a war zone willingly, armed with a microphone and a camera as a journalist. That is what Al Jazeera cameraman Sami al-Hajj was doing in Dec. 2001, as he was entering Afghanistan from Pakistan to cover the U.S. military operations there. While his colleague was allowed in, al-Hajj was arrested, in what was to be a harrowing, nightmarish odyssey that lasted close to seven years, most of...
Dubbed the "assassination czar," presumptive CIA nominee John Brennan has played a key role backing some of the nation's most controversial post-9/11 policies, from the secret drone war to wireless surveillance. Brennan was a rumored pick for the job when Obama was first elected in 2008 but was forced to withdraw from consideration amid protests over his role at the CIA under George W. Bush and his public support for the...Jan 07, 2013 | Story
President Obama is expected to unveil the nomination today of former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska as the next secretary of defense, replacing Leon Panetta. A Vietnam War veteran and three-term member of the Senate, Hagel has faced criticism from right-wing foes over his positions on Israel and dealing with Iran, as well as from progressive critics for making denigrating comments in 1998 about gays in government, for which he only...Jan 07, 2013 | Story
Most major issues remain unresolved at the U.N. climate summit in Doha as negotiators enter the final stretch of the two-week summit. While the Doha talks involve nations working toward a pact to limit greenhouse gases starting in 2020, many say the world cannot wait that long. The United States has come under intense criticism at the summit from environmentalists and smaller nations who say President Obama has failed to meet his stated...Dec 06, 2012 | Story
President Obama's re-election to a second term has fueled hopes across the world of a concerted U.S. effort to address global warming. But so far even the devastation of Superstorm Sandy does not appear to have shifted the Obama administration's stance opposing binding emission targets. On Monday, U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern took questions for the first time from reporters at the U.N. Climate Change Conference...Dec 04, 2012 | Story
President Obama made history today by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to visit Burma. During his six-hour visit, Obama met with President Thein Sein and visited the home of the opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, where she was confined under house arrest for most of two decades before her release two years ago. Obama's new openness toward Burma has drawn concern from human rights activists who say such overtures of...Nov 19, 2012 | Story
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