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April 25, 2013
Office of College Services Board Room
Richard Allison
Donna Imhoff
Tara Zirkel
Maryann Anderson, College Council Chair, called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM.
Rita Gallegos moved to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2013, meeting of College Council. Marianne Trale seconded the motion, and the minutes were approved as amended.
Evelyn Kitchens-Stephens reported that the nursing program is utilizing a new point system, but it provides an incomplete picture of how the several factors would work together. There is disagreement among the nursing faculty regarding the use of placement tests. This proposal was tabled until May 2, 2013, when a new proposal for an admissions plan will be brought forward.
Proposal: Admissions Five-Year Comprehensive Student Development Services Assessment
The review of the Admissions Five-Year plan was presented by Kristin Spiker – Allegheny Campus, Tara Zirkel – South Campus, and Liz Strenkowski – Boyce Campus.
The motion to hear the proposal was made by Stephen Wells. It was seconded by Carl Francolino. Each year for the past four years, the Admissions Staff has worked on one critical aspect of their program to improve services for incoming students to offer additional educational opportunities and increase matriculation rates. The focus this year has been on Enrollment Express and the matriculation rates. Recommendations for this division include the addition of one or two floating recruiters. More staff is needed because in one six-month period, there were 450 outreach events covered by eight individuals. Increased staff is needed to reach out to the large population that we serve. A second recommendation is that the college purchase computer tablets because of the increased use of web applications, interactions with students, and contacts with school and business leaders. Third, it is recommended that admissions staff be included in development of policy and policy changes. Fourth, there is a need for an ESL administrator because of the need to support a growing population for whom English is not their first language.
A question was raised concerning the budget request in terms of real dollars. The answer is that Dean Kennedy and IT are researching needs and costs. The hardware that is purchased must interface with the rest of the campus. There is also the possibility of searching for grant money to cover the cost of purchasing computer tablets.
Stephen Wells inquired about the types of policy changes that were referenced earlier. The response was that the nursing staff wants to be involved in the development of marketing pieces and working with the marketing department to roll out more marketing information. The nursing department would like to have at least one meeting with the marketing department per semester to discuss marketing strategies and initiatives. Anything that pertains to international students should be carefully examined.
The Learning Commons and Learning Assistance Centers will be an important part of the test preparation process. Prospective students will be able to access the math cafes with a guest login pass that will be valid for 2 weeks. This pass may be valid for a longer period of time in the future. These services are and will continue to be important as part of the quality assurance and grading scale for the nursing program.
The report was unanimously accepted.
Carl Francolino reported that the Assessment and Research Committee received a report from Online Learning as well as an update from IT. There will be a scheduled outage of services from noon May 16, 2013 through May, 19, 2013. IT will work with service packs to correct problems which will enhance quality. There will be professional development offered with material from various textbook publishers' cloud-based services at the Summer Professional Development workshops in June 2013. There also will be online orientation commencing in the fall 2013 term. Stephen Wells inquired about the content of the orientation, and the council was directed to contact Dr. Bostaph and the directors of Student Life for this information. It is important that we upgrade our services because the increasing use of videoconferencing uses a great deal of bandwidth.
Mary Kate Quinlan stated to the Assessment and Research Committee that beginning work for the college's next Middle States review will begin in the fall 2013 term.
Discussion of Mandatory Orientation.
Evelyn Kitchens-Stephens observed that there is a misconception that students must complete mandatory orientation in order to register for classes and take the placement tests. There is a growing belief that the steps in the process are that new students contact admissions, proceed to registration, participate in test preparation work, complete orientation, receive evidence from registration that they completed orientation, take their placement tests, see their adviser, and register for classes. There is some confusion around the new process which leads some staff to believe that new students should not take their placement tests before the mandatory orientation.
Dean Archey pointed out that College Council did not pass a policy that mandated test preparation before the placement tests. Therefore, we cannot implement such a policy at this time. Our aim for fall 2013 is that 70% of new students complete mandatory orientation.
Evelyn Kitchens-Stephens stated that there are disconnects and places where the policy is missing pieces. These missing pieces and disconnects are creating confusion. Dean Archey questioned whether our college community is ready for such a tight policy. She stated that preparation for placement is a deliberate pathway. We need more communication. Orientation can be moved to second position in the process for new students, thereby taking place after the initial contact with registration rather than much later in the process.
By the beginning of fall 2013, some students will have been in the pipeline since January 2013. It is possible for these individuals to go to the Math Cafes to do placement work. There will be a meeting on either May 3 or May 9, 2013, to discuss changes and how to get everyone on the same page. It was noted that Enrollment Express no longer exists.
Proposal: Revise Global Studies program (103) and add POL 204, Comparative Studies course
Rita Gallegos reported that the Global Studies proposal will be moved to the May 9, 2013, meeting at the request of Brenda Trettel.
Proposal: Add two new courses, BIO 121-Principles of Sustainability and BIO 230-Research Methodology and Quality Assurance
Audrey Rosenthal made a motion to hear the Biology 121 proposal, and Vicki Rostis seconded the motion.
Spokespersons for the proposal were Brenda Trettel and Sandy Bobick. The proposed changes are required because of the Transfer Articulation Oversight Committee Agreement. Certain degree programs offered by CCAC must articulate with courses taught at the state universities and Carlow University. K. Leroy Irvis (KLI), the new science building is a LEED certified building. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and it is part of CCAC's sustainability program. The upgraded course, developed by a knowledgeable adjunct teacher, includes field trips, guest speakers, and discussion of current news on the topic of sustainability.
Biology 230 is a requirement for the Biotech Certificate program. It emphasizes the reading of current literature in the field of biotechnology and application of the scientific method.
There is a correction on page 7, #4 – "sources" should read "reviews". Page 5 – "vs" should be followed by a period which is missing in #7. On page 4, under Learning Outcomes, delete "connections" and replace with "Describe the challenges that population growth introduces for resolving sustainability issues."
The report was unanimously approved with the recommended changes.
Proposal: Add a prerequisite to BUS 130, Business Communications and ACC 104, Financial Accounting
Evelyn Kitchens-Stephens made a motion to hear the proposal, and Shirley Harr seconded the motion.
Changes in prerequisites are recommended because students complete ACC 104, but they may not have the correct math skills. They also need English 101 as a prerequisite because of their writing deficiencies. Corrections in the submitted document are: page 10 – Catalog Course Description – spelling of "effective" and page 5 – there is a typographical error in #7 under listed topics – "Accounting." It is recommended that some former prerequisites be reinstated. For example, there are no perquisites for ACC100.
The report was unanimously approved with the recommended changes.
Proposal: Discontinuing Co-Requisites status for both NUR 110/NUR 120 and NUR 220/NUR230 courses
A motion was made to hear the proposal and seconded. This proposal was presented by Kathy Mayle. The situation is that a student who fails one of these pairs of courses, NUR 110/120 or NUR 220/230, then leaves the college, and later returns to the college, does not have to re-take the course. NUR110 has a clinical component, and NUR120 consists of a laboratory as well as a classroom experience. A returning student must re-apply if he/she wants to return to the program.
The report was unanimously approved with the recommended changes.
Proposal: Change in Women's Study Certificate
Rita Gallegos motioned that council hear the proposal, and Carl Francolino seconded the motion. Cheryl Graham presented the proposal. A review of assessment revealed that there are courses that are never offered, new courses are needed, and the existing courses should be re-ordered.
It was pointed out that on page 7 – "*" should be replaced with superscripts. And, on page 8, under program objectives, the bullets should be eliminated. Also, on page 7, periods instead of semicolons should appear at the end of each item in the list under objectives. On page 9, a question was raised regarding the prerequisite for Women as Writers. Is it English 101? The answer was yes.
The report was unanimously approved with the recommended changes.
Proposal: Revise PSY 290, Research Methods and Applications course to include the prerequisite of PSY 270, Statistics for the Behavioral & Social Sciences
Nancy Jenkins motioned that council hear the proposal, Steve Wells seconded the motion.
Anne Louise Dailey presented the proposal. There is a definite need for a course in research statistics and a re-ordering of the courses. A recommended change refers to an item on page 6, #2. "…science studies, [and] ethical principles of research." Also on page 6, in the Catalog Course Description, line 4: Topics include research ethics, establishing construct plus internal and external validity, sampling techniques, research error, control variables and data analysis by statistical methods. Students will also study methods of conducting a literature review, generating ideas and hypothesizing, collecting, grouping, analyzing and reporting research findings; experience running labs and debriefing "live" subjects."
The report was unanimously approved with the recommended changes.
Proposal: Editorial change of the Drug and Alcohol (414.1) diploma
Sharon Mills motioned that council hear the report, and Vicki Rostis seconded the motion.
An editorial change was proposed to remove a restricted elective from one semester to another.
The report was approved as amended with one abstention.
Stephen Wells reported that Massage Therapy and Phlebotomy will be heard on May 9, 2013.
Program/Discipline Review: Music Program Review
Evelyn Kitchens-Stephens motioned that council hear the proposal; Rita Gallegos seconded the motion.
There is a need to upgrade the common core curriculum for music. Yearly assessments were not completed because there is only one full- time music position filled and a host of adjuncts. Also, it was stated that there is limited employment for an Associate of Arts degree in music.
Stephen Wells commented on developmental recommendations on page 61. There is need for a full-time position at South as well as Allegheny, and space at West Hall would be ideal. On pages 56 – 61, note that specific soundproofing practice areas and acoustical upgrades at Boyce are important.
It is recommended that the course title "Harmony" be changed; harmony has a different connotation than what is meant by the college.
The report was unanimously approved as amended.
Program/Discipline Review: Five Year Program Review of the Criminal Justice program (600.5)
Carl Francolino motioned that council hear the proposal; Shirley Harr seconded the motion.
The proposal was presented by Barry Noel. The Criminal Justice program has seen tremendous growth in enrollment within the last ten years, 2003 – 2013. The program has also grown in diversity with more minority and female enrollment. CCAC is offering the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project training in agreement with the City of Pittsburgh as well as Civil Service Test preparation. The latter preparation will begin in fall 2013 and occur once a month at all campuses.
Recommendations are that the college hire a full-time teacher at the Allegheny Campus. Much of the equipment for the program was purchased through Perkins grant funding. In this field, our most popular program is Law Enforcement. Corrections/computer forensics and homeland security are second and third.
The report was unanimously approved as amended.
Program/Discipline Review: Program Review for the Health Information Technology Program (#550.3)
Vicki Rostis motioned that council hear the proposal; Marianne Trale seconded the motion.
Rick Allison presented the proposal.
By way of introduction, JoAnn Avoli pointed out that this program is one of the oldest in the system having begun in 1967. There are two problems that the program is facing. Electronic records keeping enables people to work from home, and few departments exist in medical facilities where students can have clinical experiences. Therefore, student placements are a challenge. Audrey Rosenthal noted that a job that can be done at home can be outsourced.
CCAC grads do not take all of the National Board Exams, and some employers are not requiring them which makes it difficult for CCAC to require them. The tests are widely available online, all year round.
Dean Archey suggested that we consider placing the board examinations as a requirement in the last course. Rick Allison stated that the deans concur with this idea. If we add a fee to the course, the fee must be approved by the president's cabinet. The surgical technology program already requires that students take the board tests for their program. Maryanne Anderson noted that the state professional organization will reimburse students for now, but this could change. Dean Archey noted that when students do not take licensure examinations, it is not a good statistic for the college. We should be mindful of this fact as our Middle States evaluation is approaching. Audrey Rosenthal observed that our students are test phobic, including our international students. Jo Ann Avoli stated that some students do not want to have face-to-face contact. They prefer to work online and at home. They see online as advantageous to them.
The report was unanimously approved.
There was no unfinished business.
Mary Frances Archey spoke of the pre-negotiations work group which is an academic advising work group. According to the AFT collective bargaining agreement, such a work group may be created. Whatever decisions this group makes will be brought forward to College Council for its consideration.
Dr. Archey also suggested that two documents be attached to these minutes: Perspectives on Community College Communications, a national agenda, and Focus on Student Success and Completion.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, beginning at 12:00 PM.
There being no further business, the meeting ended at 4:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Claytor, Substitute for
Barbara Thompson
College Council Secretary


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Black Repertory Theatre presents … Paul Mooney
by Apollonia Jordan
"This theatre was built and founded so that Black people could have an opportunity to discover or rediscover their Black heritage," Sean stated to me before the Paul Mooney Comedy show, adding, "I wish more people who showcased their talent here would come and give back to the community like Paul is doing."
From Dec. 26 through New Year's Eve, the Black Rep will be showcasing a comedy show with the godfather of comedy himself, Paul Mooney. Paul is coming back to the Bay Area showing love to the theatre that helped him achieve his goals of being a great comedian and kicking off the national tour of his new show, "Black Man … in the White House!"
I had the opportunity to see Godfather Paul Mooney in action and I couldn't stop laughing. Paul opened the show saying Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa to everyone, followed by, "Black people, we had a great gift for Christmas; we got Obama!"
The background of the stage displayed the White House and the oval office. A painting of Obama hung on the back wall of the stage scene, with balloons hung at the top of the stage spelling out Obama. In the far right corner of the stage, an Amerikkkan flag grabbed my attention. The flag had a brown tint, which symbolized the new color theme of the White House. Paul Mooney also gave a tribute to the late Eartha Kitt, who passed away Christmas Day.
Paul will have you laughing your socks off! He got on everybody from Oprah to Condoleezza to Britney. Some people – well, white people – may find some of his comedy offensive, but the only word I can describe it with is real.
Paul is as real as real can get. "Forget saying 'pulling the race card'; I'm pulling the reality card," Paul yelled from the center of the stage during his show. "I lived through this and I know what it is to be looked down upon as a Black person. That's why I don't give a damn about a dog, I come from the days where the white folks used dogs to attack us, so fuck a dog."
I had a chance to speak with Paul before the show and here is a little bit of what he had to say …
Apollonia: Hey Paul, how are you doing and how was your Christmas?
Paul: I'm doing great the day after Christmas. My Christmas was great. Did you hear about that white Santa Claus who went in that house and killed all them people?
Apollonia: No, I didn't hear about that.
Paul: Oh yeah, he was separated from his wife and he knew they have Christmas parties every year. He dressed up like Santa Claus and shot the wife, the kids and the dog and burnt their bodies. So, when James Brown said Santa Claus is coming to the hood, I hope he don't come this way.
Apollonia: I know your show tonight will be somewhat based on Obama and a Black man being in the White House.
Paul: Black is the new white … Oh, it's the best! I'm glad I have lived long enough to be able to see this. I am very happy for the young people because now they can see that they're able to change America and that they have a voice. America is great. It's the people who run it who are scary, but what it stands for is a beautiful thing.
For us as Black people, it's Gods work; it's unreal. I have to pinch myself every morning because it's almost like a movie. It makes you greedy too because a Black president is not enough for me; I want a Black vice president too. White folks get to get all white. I want it to be all Black.
Apollonia: I had said jokingly to my friends that Obama should paint the White House Black.
Paul: Well, he doesn't have to because slaves built the White House so it's already Black. It was ordained. We didn't build that house for white folks. Slaves knew the future and they built it for us. White folks took it; now we're taking it back.
Apollonia: So with Obama in the White House now, do you feel things will get better for inner city communities and that he will make a difference for Black youth?
Paul: Everybody is saying that Obama is half white. They're asking themselves is he Black enough? Is he white enough? He's not either; Obama is half African. His name is Obama, OK? not Toby.
He's perfect for America. He looks like Malcolm X, talks like Martin Luther King and he's got them big white-man ears. He's perfect.
I love the fact that he picked the whitest white man to be his vice president. Biden is so white he makes Obama look like Wesley Snipes. I also love all the minorities he's picking for his house; it's just too funny. You can tell by the expressions on Bush's face that he doesn't like it. I hope Bush doesn't burn that White House down.
The Paul Mooney Comedy Show is the 10th annual fundraiser for the youth program at the Black Repertory Theatre. They give back to the youth of the community by hosting talents shows and teaching theatre arts. Donations are gladly appreciated. You can donate at the door or contact Sean V. Scott at (925) 812-2787. Donations are tax deductible.
Bay View staff writer Apollonia Jordan can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
2 thoughts on "Black Repertory Theatre presents … Paul Mooney"
Michelle Young
Hello Apollonia (Daughter) :)
I truely enjoyed the show. This article is AWSOME !! You have recaptured the show (in my point of view) in a most extrodinaire and professsional way. Your journalism technique is as unique as your bloodline. God has many blessings in store for your career.↓


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December 10, 2012
Originally published: Dec 10, 2012 - 5:00 am
What happened to James G. Robertson?
"James was last seen at his home near 43rd Ave. and Camelback at about noon on Saturday, May 27, 1995," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Darren Burch. "This was a missing persons case that has recently been upgraded to a homicide due to the amount of time that's passed."
A witness saw Robertson's truck about 4 a.m. on May 28, 1995 near 16th St. and Mohave. Not long after that, his truck was recovered in Nogales, Arizona. At that time, foul play was suspected, but his truck contained no evidence or leads.
Robertson, a Vietnam vet, worked as a graphic artist. He designed the first Civic Plaza signs. His friends say he came from a good family and was a good person. He was a handyman who loved to help people with projects and could fix anything. He was friendly to everyone.
"Maybe too friendly," said Burch. "Someone may have taken advantage of his good nature."
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Beerlao Dark - Lao Brewery Co.
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Reviews by Vancer:
3.35/5 rDev +1.8%
The label notes this is a "dark" beer, hope it ain't "heavy" too. Har.
Pours a clear mahogany into the tulip glass, thin ivory head. Light aromas of caramel and malt, along with a hint of the infamous euro skunk. Nothing wrong with the taste, easy drinking sweet caramel and nut mixed with a decent malt backbone.
This would make for a respectable drinker in the hotter weather. Not the greatest, not the worst ever drank.
01-17-2010 19:00:59 | More by Vancer
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3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
Review from BeerAdvocate magazine Vol. II Issue VIII:
Tarnished reddish brass color with great clarity, big towering head that clings to the glass quite well. Mild, malty aroma with ghost-like suggestions of licorice root, mint and lemon peel. The nose ends up bready and clean. Light to moderate body with a bitty grainy mouthfeel. Bready malt with a pleasant but light-toasted character, clean on the palate. Hops are very modest with only a mild bitterness. A little husky and lemon in the drying finish.
Very easy to drink; dark in color, but the flavor doesn't reflect that too much other than a slightly toasted tone. A good pick to change things up.
09-14-2010 05:18:11 | More by BeerAdvocate
New York
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
06-09-2014 16:58:45 | More by generallee
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
09-12-2012 13:50:53 | More by wattoclone
New York
4/5 rDev +21.6%
11-16-2011 04:52:40 | More by virinow
South Carolina
3.3/5 rDev +0.3%
undated 330 ml bottle.
Pours clear dark brown with a large tan white head that has moderate duration.
Very sweet aroma of roasted malts, caramel and rice.
Also has a sweet and roasty flavor, but not nearly as sweet as the aroma suggests.
Medium body with medium carbonation.
O: Interesting and a little better than expected.
12-21-2012 23:15:17 | More by chinchill
North Carolina
2.83/5 rDev -14%
Had a bottle poured into a pint glass at a sushi place.
A - dark amber color with a light head that clings well
S - very sweet and bready, with caramel and burnt sugar overtones
T - again very sweet and malty, with a bitter finish and aftertaste that I found unpleasant
M - medium bodied with fair carbonation
D - I wouldn't go back for another.
02-14-2011 21:28:38 | More by CoalPorter
3.75/5 rDev +14%
10-08-2012 13:14:13 | More by intoxabroad
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
01-23-2014 14:34:19 | More by Griffith
North Carolina
3.1/5 rDev -5.8%
A - dark, translucent amber with a big, thick cap of brownish, off white head that has pretty good retention
S - sweet caramel
T - faint caramel, a slight bitterness; very, very light flavor profile
M - light to medium bodied, smooth, a bit sticky, well carbonated
This is a pretty simple, one-dimensional beer. If this were American it'd be a poorly put together amber lager. As a European lager I give it slightly more credit. Nonetheless, it's disappointing and forgettable.
06-23-2012 02:05:25 | More by tdm168
3.13/5 rDev -4.9%
BeerLao Dark pours a clear dark-chestnut body beneath a short cap of creamy white foam. The fact that the head is so light in contrast to the darkness of the body beneath says something. The head retention is fairly good, and it leaves some partial rings of thin, bubbly lacing as it goes.
In the nose it's fairly malty with a bit of nuttiness and caramel. That carries over into the flavor as well, but it's not nearly as malty or flavorful as you'd expect. It's backed by a harsh, somewhat acidic bitterness that cuts through what malt is there and takes you abruptly to the finish before you've even had a chance to swallow it. Fortunately, a sweet dollop of nutty and caramelish malt remains on the tip of your tongue as the back of your mouth is coated in acidic dryness.
Overall, this is much better than the standard BeerLao, and I guess if I was stranded there I'd go for this.
05-13-2009 11:11:56 | More by NeroFiddled
Slovak Republic
3.35/5 rDev +1.8%
Wow!! It's possible to find a dark beer in in Southeast Asia? That alone thrilled me when I first saw the label "DARK" in a cooler in Vientiane, Laos. The tan and orange-tinted liquid is a pleasure to look at. The foam lingers for a long time but it has a rather sickly grey brackish color instead of clean white.
Ugh, smells like typical SE Asia beer but with a touch more richness. There's a few maple scents that hold promise. I opened this bottle after returning to the States so the airplane altitude pressure may have altered this baby. I remember it smelling far better in Laos...no gag reflex.
Tastes malty and greasy in the mouth. There's flavors of sour maple, nutty pucker and the everpresent Asian additive, ricericerice...think I should've let this one warm up more outside the fridge. Feels light and airy. It leaves a distinct burn on the finish and has high carbonation.
This is a dark beer that goes down easy in hot weather by the Mekong River. I did this review after finishing a delicious beerfest here in St. Louis, so it faired poorly compared to what I'd been drinking. The truth is it's a damn good brew for the part of the world it's from. You're lucky to find any other commercially produced beer in Asia that's not just headache-inducing formaldahyde-brewed piss. Plus it's cheap... Cheers Communist Comarades!
10-08-2008 07:32:58 | More by Raligitano
New York
4.25/5 rDev +29.2%
06-15-2013 19:19:17 | More by chrishiker1409
2.83/5 rDev -14%
Pours dark brown with a thick white head that dissipates quickly.
Bretanomyces nose (which I expect is not intentional) with an underlying vegetal character that is not unpleasant and which turns to burnt carmel when in the glass a few minutes.
Thin mouthfeel that thickens and improves. Flavors of burnt carmel and light coffee with a high acid character and a malty fruit mid palate and goes to coffee and cooked fruit in the back palate and initial finish.
Finish then "finishes" with long pleasant malt and hops. End palate and finish is strength of this beer. Not what I would call "drink" friendly.
06-28-2009 07:21:10 | More by GRG1313
2.75/5 rDev -16.4%
05-15-2014 13:01:35 | More by lzepplin01
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
Poured from a brown 11.2 oz. bottle. Has a dark brown color with a small head. Smell is of caramel and malts. Taste is good, a bit nutty, malts are there as well as a hint of caramel. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and has good drinkability. Overall this is a good quality brew.
10-02-2010 14:36:41 | More by tone77
3.48/5 rDev +5.8%
Dark, opaque and typically dunkel in apppearance. I love the malty aromas with roasted coffee bean and toffee that isn't too overbearing. It's just right. The taste is a liitle bit of a letdown unfortunately. I mean, again, it tastes like a usual dunkel beer from Germany, but I feel that it is lacking character considering I've never had a beer from Laos before and was hoping for some ingenuity. I don't consider rice additives ingenuity by the way. The finish has enough bitters to keep me reaching for my glass, though the length is slightly short.
11-12-2008 04:00:37 | More by weezyfart
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
01-12-2012 17:51:12 | More by bonbini26
3/5 rDev -8.8%
11-11-2012 03:14:06 | More by LJWalker
3.55/5 rDev +7.9%
I found both the dark and the regular versions of this beer at the new Binny's store in Bloomingdale, IL for $9.99 a six-pack. First time trying a Laotian beer. 11.2oz brown bottles with no freshness date.
The beer pours a clear reddish/brown color with a big creamy 3-finger light tan head. Long lasting retention and lots of lace - a pretty good looking dark lager.
Roasted malt and sweet caramel aroma.
Taste starts out with a mild sweetness, and then a strange combination of black licorice and a metallic flavor kick in. I'm sort of indifferent about it. Definitely different but not sure if I like it that much. A mild bitterness and touch of lemon are also present.
Light to medium body with moderate carbonation.
This is a decent beer, but nothing exceptional.
03-24-2012 04:38:47 | More by matjack85
3.48/5 rDev +5.8%
A: Clear chestnut brown with about 2 fingers of white head.
S: Sweet malts and adjunct grains with a bit of clove; maybe a little anise?
T/M: Great honey sweetness and malts; crisp, effervescent and enjoyable. Slightly medicinal aftertaste.
D: Decent, and I can see it complementing Laotian food well by providing respite from the strong flavors.
07-04-2010 03:18:04 | More by thekanna
2.95/5 rDev -10.3%
I poured into a pint glass to a half inch of head. It is a dark rust color. It has a kind of skunky import smell with a side of roasted malt. The taste is mainly of roasted malt. It tastes better than Beerlao because of the malt. It's not that bad of tasting beer. It has an almost cocoa taste to it. It is an average beer. I could probably session it if I had to, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Can chen!
03-07-2010 18:19:54 | More by buschbeer
New York
3.13/5 rDev -4.9%
A: The beer poured clear amber in color with a finger high off white head that has good retention properties. A moderate amount of carbonation is visible.
S: There are faint aromas of caramel and nutty malts in the nose, which is rather sweet.
T: The taste has a mix of light amounts of sweetness and bitterness. There are some notes of caramel and nuts in the flavors.
M: It feels light-bodied and a bit watery on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation. There is a bit of dryness perceptible in the finish.
D: It's quite drinkable for a dark beer and is particularly suited for drinking during the summer months (or Southeast Asian climate).
07-31-2010 17:08:41 | More by metter98
3.25/5 rDev -1.2%
11-06-2012 09:47:30 | More by TeamUgly
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
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Lawmakers are set to return to Indianapolis on Monday for the start of their four-month session that will also feature dozens of new faces, including Gov.-elect Mike Pence and his new administration.
Pence will take office on January 14.
Legislators will be busy drafting the state's biennial budget, pondering the restoration of education spending and looking for ways to pay for road projects. They will also consider Pence's proposed personal income tax cut.
Hot-button social issues have already popped up as well, including proposals to recite the Lord's Prayer in public schools, challenge the teaching of evolution and write the state's gay marriage ban into the state constitution.
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Rep. Gingrey: Aiken "partly right" in saying that a woman's body can prevent pregnancy in events of "legitimate rape." GOP WOW continues.—
Max Sped (@MaxSped) January 11, 2013
There are reasons why I've been skeptical that Phil Gingrey would be a good person for the GOP to have in big leadership role.—
Liz Mair (@LizMair) January 11, 2013
All across the Twittersphere, heads are meeting desks after Ga. Rep. Phil Gingrey, an OB/GYN, called Todd Akin's controversial "legitimate rape" comments "partially right." We'd hoped we were past this, but alas.
Ugh, are you kidding with this already?!? "Rep. Gingrey: Todd Akin 'partly right' about rape and pregnancy" thehill.com/blogs/healthwa…—
Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) January 11, 2013
"And I've delivered lots of babies, and I know about these things. It is true," Gingrey said. "We tell infertile couples all the time that are having trouble conceiving because of the woman not ovulating, 'Just relax. Drink a glass of wine. And don't be so tense and uptight because all that adrenaline can cause you not to ovulate.' So he was partially right wasn't he?"
No. No no no no no.
#facepalm RT @dcexaminer: Rep. Gingrey: Akin was wrong, but not all wrong bit.ly/Vtb0Fa—
David Freddoso (@freddoso) January 11, 2013
"@lucymadison: Rep. Gingrey's advice 2 women havin trouble conceiving: "Just relax. Drink a glass of wine. don't be so tense & uptight"" WOW—
April Wozny (@aprilwozny) January 11, 2013
OK, Rep Gingrey. Tell us where Todd Akin was "right" on rape, so we can proceed to properly clown you.—
Abel Undercity (@AbelUndercity) January 11, 2013
ahahahahahahahaha RT @tarmosino: Ugh RT @aterkel: Rep. Gingrey says women unlikely to pregnant after rape bc they're "tense and uptight."—
Dan Goldstein (@TheDanstein) January 11, 2013
Hey, Rep. Phil Gingrey of GA: fuck you, you fucking moron #legitimaterape—
Chris Corlew (@thecorlew) January 11, 2013
Oh Jeeze. And from my home state"@TheAtlantic: Rep. Phil Gingrey: Todd Akin Was 'Partly Right' About 'Legitimate Rape' theatln.tc/VXPo06"—
Maura Friedman (@MauraFriedman) January 11, 2013
@WillMcAvoyACN @ghsunews I just finished reading Gingrey's rape comment. I'm livid! He's crazy!—
Non Sequitur (@NotFrisco) January 11, 2013
WHAT THE HELL! RT Rep. Gingrey (R-GA) says its hard for women who are actually raped to get pregnant because they are "tense and uptight"—
Belle (@abellebelle) January 11, 2013
Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) defended the rape comments made by Todd Akin (R-MO) and Richard Mourdock (R-IN). I guess he doesn't want his job.—
Qrys Bin Thynkn (@QrysBinThynkn) January 11, 2013
They refuse to stop, huh? RT @aterkel: Rep. Gingrey says women unlikely to pregnant after rape bc they're "tense and uptight."—
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I can't even read about the Gingrey "legitimate rape" comments. I am officially putting my hands over my ears and going LA LA LA. Sorry.—
Eva Holland (@evaholland) January 11, 2013
Here we go again RT @aterkel: Rep. Gingrey says women unlikely to pregnant after rape bc they're "tense and uptight." bit.ly/XVGx56—
Nicole Sandler (@nicolesandler) January 11, 2013
I'll never understand why any politician feels compelled to discuss rape ever. Also, I still hate Todd Akin for this. bit.ly/UURHGk—
Tabitha Hale (@TabithaHale) January 11, 2013
Politicians like Gingrey & Akin do one thing well: bring conservatives like @TabithaHale & liberals like me together in loathing them.—
Progressive Mama (@Progressive_PA) January 11, 2013
After the Akin fiasco and the Left's continued barrage of "the GOP hates women!!!11!" propaganda:
@JasonFebery @aterkel GOP Rep Gingrey: Another radical right Republican seeking power on the bodies of women. Don't GOP wmn get tired of it?—
L'Etat C'est Moi (@letat_lechat) January 11, 2013
Gingrey really should know better:
HI. I AM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. I DO NOT LEARN LESSONS: Rep. Phil Gingrey says legitimate rape comment was partially right…—
Matthew Fishel (@MatthewFishel) January 11, 2013
He claims his comments were merely misconstrued:
Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) says his remark that Todd Akin was "party right" when it comes to "legitimate rape" was "misconstrued."—
Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 11, 2013
Via The Hill:
"At a breakfast yesterday morning, I was asked why Democrats made abortion a central theme of the presidential campaign. I do not defend, nor do I stand by, the remarks made by Rep. Akin and Mr. Mourdock. In my attempt to provide context as to what I presumed they meant, my position was misconstrued," Gingrey's office said in a statement.
Hey — here's a great way to avoid being "misconstrued":
Note to all politicians: STFU about rape!
"Rep. Gingrey: Akin was wrong, but not all wrong" bit.ly/VQoqYZ via @examinerpolitic—
Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) January 11, 2013
That's good advice. Take it.


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I called Binder Books and ordered the three manuals recommended by Rudi and John (thanks guys).
The man taking my order congratulated me on my purchase and told me that the Farmall Cub was the most highly sought after tractor in the country. Is this really more of a collector's item? I bought mine to use on my 40 acres with no real plans to restore, only maintain it.
Maybe I did better than my Uncle claims as he says the Cub is just a rich man's toy. Well I ain't no rich man and I plan to work my toy as soon as I figure out how to mount the implements I also bought. All I need is a blade which I think I'll build myself.
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I was out in Pa near allentown picking up a one arm loader. Spotted and couple tractors and implements for sale on the side of the road and stopped to have a look see. The guy had picked up a cub with sickle bar mower, dirt plow, snowplow, planter. He sold the cub w/the sickle and had the other stuff for sale. He claimed it was a rare cub planter. The numbers I took off it are 1720101-0. It's ground driven off presser wheel and maybe connects to reversed drawbar and raised and lowered by arms for cultivators. Any info on this planter? here's a photo.
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A strong Saturday program begins with a $12,500 claiming sprint for 3-year-old fillies that appears made to order for #8 Julio's Gold. She drops from an open affair to a restricted (nw-2) event and lands the cozy outside post. Pedroza should have her on or near the lead throughout. #1 Clearly Confused ran well at this level earlier this month and seems like a logical exacta partner with the favorite.
The two main contenders in the second race – a maiden claiming sprint for juvenile fillies – are #1 Moving Seas and #6 Rushmatic. Preference goes to the class-dropping Moving Seas; she'll be trying gate-to-wire tactics from her inside draw and if she can shake loose early she might get very brave. Rushmatic continues to train decently and very likely will show improvement for new trainer O'Neill while removing blinkers and switching to Bejarano.
#5 Et Tu Walker may have been in too tough in the Eddie D. Stakes last month but he isn't today, and the hard-knocking turf sprinter should regain his winning form in the third race, a conditioned allowance downhill dash. First or second in 10 of 18 career starts, the son of Shakespeare can win on the lead or from a stalking position, so Gutierrez can play this one by ear.
The fourth race, a maiden state-bred juvenile filly sprint, marks the debut of the speedy #8 Global Hottie. A $190,000 Barretts 2-year-old in training buy in May, the daughter of Dixie Chatter has been burning up the track for Baffert and looks fit and ready for a huge run. She figures to be a short price.
First level allowance fillies and mares compete in an abbreviated sprint in the fifth race; the two main contenders appear to be #6 Madoffwiththemoney and #1 Hidethegoodstuff. The former won a nice allowance race at Pomona but today drops below her claim level and that's not really a healthy sign. However, she's trained well since her win and if she fires her best shot she'll be tough. Hidethegoodstuff ran quite well in her recent comeback and if she can produce a forward move she should be a strong factor throughout, rail and all.
#4 Yes Yes Yes has much going for him in the sixth race, a nine furlong maiden juvenile turf event, and we're expecting the Eurton-trained colt to earn his diploma. A progressive sort that should appreciate the trip, the son of City Zip adds blinkers, continues to work well, and is reunited with Smith. He should be along in plenty of time and anything close to his morning line odds of 5/2 would represent good value.
The seventh race is a split of the fourth race and is loaded with high potential types. #6 Prayer Be Mine has worked like a good thing for Hollendorfer and appears plenty fit for a big effort first time out. #7 Chilada also has done some good things in the morning and might be worth tossing in at 6-1 on the morning line. #10 Euroclydon was very impressive in the Barretts May Sale preview session – you don't see too many Singletary fillies bring $100,000 – and her recent works are much better than the raw times would indicate. She's a "must use" in rolling exotic play.
The featured Autumn Miss Stakes for 3-year-old fillies over a mile on turf looks like a good spot for Del Mar Oaks runner-up #10 Wishing Gate to get back in winning form. She's really improved in the past few months and won the San Clemente Stakes under Stevens two races back. If she can negotiate a decent trip from her 10 post position, she'll be hard to deny. #9 Need You Know won the Le Cle Stakes at this distance last summer and is reunited with Leparoux, while #8 Charlie Em can fire fresh and has a chance to outrun her 12-1 morning line odds.
The finale is a bottom-rung claimer for fillies and mares; there's little in here to trust. #4 Raisin' Cane looked decent winning at Fresno; if she can turn in two alike she can score right back. #3 Unkept Rendez Vous is re-equipped with blinkers and might be a late threat. #7 Acute is Mitchell class-dropper with a big look if she repeats her nice Del Mar score two races back.


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It's been two weeks since Hurricane Sandy struck New Jersey. While a handful of local residents are still without power and toppled trees, snapped utility poles and dangling wires are lingering reminders of the storm, life in Lawrence Township has pretty much returned to normal. Certainly, the same cannot be said about other areas of our state.
Having now had a chance to catch our breath, so to speak, after the hurricane (and the nor'easter that dumped four inches of snow on the township last week), we at Lawrenceville Patch would like to share two little Sandy-related stories, and some photos that go with them, that were sent in by readers.
And if you have your own Lawrence Township "storm stories" to share, we'd love to hear them. Please share your hurricane tales by using the comments section below.
Village Bakery
Patch reader Marcia Willsie sent in the following account of what took place at the Village Bakery during Hurricane Sandy:
It was a child's dream! Last night the Village Bakery on Gordon Avenue, having lost its power, threw open its doors to friends and neighbors offering, for free, all their perishables: cakes, pies, quiches, breads, cheeses.
And friends did indeed come! By candlelight they poured into the bakery, grabbed a plate and helped themselves to the most sumptuous meal anyone could have hoped for on such a night – chef Karen Child's best, all for free. Husband Bo Child brought in fellow musicians who played some spirited bluegrass into the night as people visited with each other. A welcome relief from being housebound during the storm.
There was a little boy, Dester Selby Salazar, who was celebrating his sixth birthday that night. His mother brought the birthday cake from home to share and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to him just before the band began playing.
That party was a total blast! It felt like a small town at its best.
McGuinn's Place
Patch reader Joanne Fletcher wrote to advise us that on Nov. 7 McGuinn's Place hosted a concert in benefit of the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund. The rock band The Classic Crime from Seattle and singer William Beckett from Chicago performed. A total of $1,000 was raised for the relief fund - $400 as a result of the concert, and another $600 donated directly by The Classic Crime and William Beckett.
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Touched by a tragic family loss as a result of bullying, a local author and illustrator is sharing his message in a new children's book series.Dakei Harvey, a 22-year-old from Mt. Clemens, says his first publication, Roger Crabgrass, focuses on the dangers of bullying.Click here to learn more about the book.
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Stephen Colbert pays tribute to his mother
Stephen Colbert opened Wednesday night's "Colbert Report" with an emotional tribute to his 92-year-old mother, Lorna Colbert, who died last week.
Colbert, who had returned after a weeklong hiatus, described his mother as a cheerful woman who loved her children and faith despite tasting many tragedies such as the loss of her brother, husband and three sons.
"She made a very loving home for us," he said. "No fight between siblings could end without hugs and kisses, though hugs never needed a reason in her house."
The host shared a short biography of his mother, including some of his favorite moments with her.
"I know it may sound greedy to want more days with someone who had lived so long," Colbert said. "But the fact that my mother was 92 does not diminish, it only magnifies, the enormity of the room whose door has now quietly shut."
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OCEANSIDE (CNS) - A 28-year-old Chula Vista man was hospitalized with major injuries Friday and facing drunken driving charges for causing a three-car crash on Interstate 5 in Oceanside, authorities said.
The crash on southbound I-5 near the Santa Margarita River overcrossing occurred about 9:40 p.m. Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Tommy Doerr.
The man was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier when he abruptly made an unsafe left turn, crossing directly into the path of other southbound vehicles, Doerr said in a statement. The Chevrolet was broadsided by a 2004 Honda Accord driven by a 63-year-old Oceanside woman, he said.
A 28-year-old La Jolla man driving a 2013 Dodge Avenger behind the Honda then rear-ended it, according to Doerr.
The man in the Chevrolet sustained major injuries and was taken to Scripps La Jolla Hospital, where he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
"Due to the severity of his injuries, the driver was released to the custody of the hospital for further medical treatment," Doerr said.
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An investigation is underway after a poppy collection tin was stolen from Durham Light Infantry Museum on Thursday night.
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Cindy Avitia J.D. '06 worked on staff for Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren J.D. '75 from 2006 to 2010. She was killed in an automobile accident in Mexico on Aug. 22, 2013. Avitia was a strong advocate for immigration reform.
"As those of us who knew Cindy grieve her tragic loss, we can take pride in the fact that during her short life she did more to promote strong, caring families in our community and advance the cause of justice than many people accomplish in a lifetime dedicated to public service. I am rocked by the tragic news of her passing and feel her loss acutely. I will never forget her."


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A federal judge has approved a compromise between Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Sheriff Marlin Gusman on temporary funding for the prison consent decree. In this week's Commentary, Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos talks about the long-range importance of that compromise.
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It's not the end, but it could be the beginning of the end. That's the best way to describe the compromise funding agreement between Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
The deal only covers the rest of this year, but it's a breakthrough. Until now, the mayor and the sheriff have been at each other's throat, politically and legally. Now, finally, they've put away their swords and made progress.
A lot more remains to be done, and the next few steps are critical. The City Council and the sheriff have to come to terms on funding the jail for next year. The council is holding budget hearings right now, and the sheriff will spend several days explaining and defending his budget request.
Hopefully, the sheriff will do a better job explaining his jail's finances in front of the council than he did in federal court. And hopefully, the council and the mayor will stand ready to help him build and run a constitutional jail.
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When it came time to do one of the first all-new productions of Cats since the show closed on Broadway, the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville, TN, relied on the creativity of scenic designer Joe Varga as well as its own prop closet to create an abandoned theatre where the cats could sing, dance, and go to heaven.
John Napier's sets for the Broadway and London productions — especially the big tire — are as associated with Cats as the chandelier is with The Phantom of the Opera and the helicopter with Miss Saigon. "When a show's design is so iconic, it's hard to break away from that," Varga says. "On the other hand, we did have budgetary considerations; obviously we wouldn't be able to afford the mechanics like John Napier had for a major Broadway production so we dealt with the conceptual combined with what was available.
"The irony is that I never saw the show myself," Varga adds. "At the time it opened, I was one of those snotty New Yorkers who would never see such a popular show."
Jim Crabtree, Cumberland County Playhouse's producing director for over 20 years (his parents Mary and Paul founded the Playhouse in 1963), had the idea to set the show in an abandoned theatre, with the stage now used as a storage space for old stock scenery. Adding to the ambience were old theatre posters that span 150 years of American theatre history. "The Playhouse has side stages which, for this production, were filled with a variety of old theatre posters and billboards," Varga says. "These items were recreated through research of American theatre history. Some of the graphics were actual reproductions and some were invented but based on researched data. All the names, spanning several decades and eras, are recognizable to theatre history buffs."
The set was an assemblage for which Varga had to design certain elements in order to make the show to work. "To do this I literally had to collage the set, but in this case the collage pieces were life-sized," Varga explains. "They sent me photos of their stock and I had to go down there and do some hand picking. It was very much like a Tinker Toy!"
Since Cats is very dance oriented, Varga had to make spaces for the choreography as well as configure nooks and crannies for the cats to perch. "The sense of junk was transposed from the original production," he explains. "Instead of a junkyard, it was more of a junk theatre stockyard." As the central entrance to the stage, he used an old picture frame with stairs on either side. A dead-hung sky drop is at the rear and the scenery is passed under and around. The drop did not represent the sky in this production, but rather the icon of a theatrical drape.
Drapes and picture frames are one thing, but what about the show's finale when Grizabella ascends to heaven? Since there was no giant tire Varga simply used a Genie Lift amid smoke and mylar glitter. "Due to some rather lovely artistic lighting from Josh Hamrick, the Genie Lift was not emphasized visually in terms of what she was on," he says. "She just stepped on this mechanism and it carried her up. The whole idea was that she was ascending amid this apotheosis of smoky clouds and glitter."
Cats frolics at the Playhouse until September 4th.