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ARLINGTON -- Dave Nelson's biggest moment as a Rangers infielder came when he stole second, third and home in one inning against the Cleveland Indians. He is the only Rangers player to have ever done that, but his former teammate Tom Grieve has another memory of Nelson."We were playing the Brewers and Bob Coluccio hits a double," Grieve said. "Dave was playing second base, he takes the throw and Coluccio is safe. So Dave tells him, 'Step off the bag for a second, I want to kick dirt off it.' So Coluccio steps off and Dave tags him out. Pulls the hidden-ball trick on him." Some 40 years later, Nelson still remembers the play. "At first he just laughed about it," Nelson said. "Then he went into the dugout and his manager Del Crandall just chews him out. So the next inning, he comes running out of the dugout all mad and he says, 'You embarrassed me and you embarrassed my team.' I said, 'I didn't embarrass your team, you did.' "He said, 'I'm going to get you back. You watch out, one day you're going to be playing second base and I'm going to get you.' I said, 'Why wait, let's get it on right now.'" Jackie Robinson would have been proud. Sunday is Jackie Robinson Day in baseball. It is a day for Major League Baseball to celebrate the legacy of the Dodgers infielder who broke the sport's color barrier. It is a day to remember Robinson's tremendous spirit and what he accomplished in the game.
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Forty years ago, the Rangers had an infielder who embodied that spirit. Obviously Nelson wasn't as good as Robinson -- who was? -- but he played the game the same way because that was the way he was taught."One of the nicest compliments I ever received was something Billy Martin, my manager, said in an article," Nelson said. "It was in the Pompano Beach newspaper in Spring Training. He said, 'Dave Nelson reminds me of Jackie Robinson with the way he plays the game ... his pride and determination, the way he runs the bases, he reminds me of Jackie.' That made me feel so good. "I remember my dad telling me about Jackie. He was my inspiration. I was a second baseman and I wanted to play the game like him. Two players I idolized were Jackie Robinson and Bobby Richardson, who was with the Yankees. Bobby Richardson was a second baseman like Jackie. He wasn't as good as Jackie, but he played the game right, gave himself up to get runners over, did all the little things, played defense, did all of those things.
"I would also be remiss if I didn't mention Larry Doby, who was the first black player in the American League and somebody I really got to know when I was a coach with the Indians."Nelson, who now works for the Brewers as a TV analyst and director of alumni relations, grew up in Southern California, played at Cal State Los Angeles and was signed by the Indians in 1964. In his first professional season, he was assigned to Dubuque, Iowa, in the Midwest League. He almost quit that first season until somebody reminded him about Jackie Robinson. "Class A ball, there were four blacks on the team," Nelson said. "We were flying from Tucson to Chicago, and then we took a bus to Dubuque. Well, my manager Walt Novick calls me up to the front and said, 'This is kind of a funny town. They have places for the white players to play and you guys have to stay at the YMCA. There are some restaurants that won't serve you, but on the whole the people are pretty good.' "That was fine with me. I was from Southern California and the YMCA sounded pretty nice. But I got there and this place wasn't fit for anybody to live." But that wasn't the toughest part. This was still 1964 in small-town rural America. "I had people calling me names and they wouldn't serve me," Nelson said. "It got to the point where I was going to go home. I was going to quit. The last straw was when I went to J.C. Penney's to buy some jeans and the security guard followed me all around the store like I was some criminal. "I said, 'That's it, I'm out of here.'" He called his mother and told her that he was coming home. "She said, 'If you want to quit, come on home,'" Nelson said. "But she said, 'Who is your idol?' I said, 'Jackie Robinson.' She said, 'Are you going through what he went through?' I said, 'Sort of, but not like he went through.' "She said, 'If you want to forget all the things he did and walk away, come on home. But you'll find a way to overcome it. You love playing baseball. Why are you going to let somebody destroy your dream like that?' So I didn't. I didn't quit." Instead Nelson has enjoyed a long and successful career in Major League Baseball. He played 10 seasons in the big leagues and has since worked as a coach, baserunning and defensive instructor, and broadcaster for a number of organizations. Kenny Lofton, Scott Podsednik and Rickie Weeks are among the players who have benefited from his baserunning expertise. Nelson played two years with the Indians and then was traded to the Washington Senators for the 1970 season. "A funny thing, when I was with the Senators in 1970, we played an exhibition game in Arlington, Texas, against the Montreal Expos," Nelson said. "I remember I had a collision at home plate with John Bateman. He had to go to the hospital to have his appendix taken out. "So I went to visit him in Arlington and we were talking and I said, 'What a lousy ballpark.' This was at a time when nobody was talking about moving to Texas. I said, 'I'm glad we're not playing here.' Well, two years later we were playing in Arlington." Nelson was the Rangers' third baseman in that inaugural season. Second base was his natural position, but manager Ted Williams didn't like him there. He wanted Nelson to play third base. Then Williams stepped down after the 1972 season and Whitey Herzog was hired as manager. "I was out of place at third, I was like a duck in the desert," Nelson said. "Then Whitey called me in the offseason and said, 'Davey, you're my second baseman. The job is yours unless somebody takes it from you.' I said, 'Nobody will take it from me.'" They didn't, and in 1973, Nelson became the first Rangers player to play in an All-Star Game even if it was only for a couple of innings on defense. "I was proud of that, being picked to the All-Star team by Dick Williams, the manager, because I had worked my tail off," Nelson said. "I felt good at second base, that's where I belonged." Nelson spent four years in Texas before finishing up his playing career with the Royals in 1975-76. He ranks fifth in club history with 125 stolen bases with a high of 51 in 1972. "A good player a great teammate," Grieve said. "Just a great guy to have around, one of the leaders in the clubhouse. If you have a problem, he was a guy you could go to and talk about it. He could play: good defense, great speed and he had a little power." Baseball has been Nelson's life but, like his pioneering idol, there are things of social consequence that are important to him as well. For the past seven years he has served on the board of directors for Open Arms for Children, a non-profit organization that provides homes for orphaned children affected by the AIDS pandemic in South Africa. Not only does he direct fundraising activities, he also makes an annual offseason trip to South Africa to meet face-to-face with the children. "The kids call me Uncle Davey," Nelson said. "They just warm my heart. We do what we can and I have a lot of friends who have become involved because they are really inspired by what we do." His idol, Jackie Robinson, would be proud.
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Governor Chafee has found a new Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation.
Chafee announced that he has nominated Marcel Valois, a former Executive Director of the Rhode Island EDC to lead the corporation.
"We have been working hard to transform the RIEDC into an organization that is focused on helping existing Rhode Island businesses – particularly small businesses – succeed and grow," Chafee said. "Marcel Valois is a proven business leader. He understands economic development, he understands Rhode Island, and he shares my commitment to taking advantage of Rhode Island's assets to strengthen our economy. I look forward to working with Marcel to build a sustainable Rhode Island economy that benefits all the people of our state."
Valois was the Executive Director of the EDC from 1995 to 1997 under Governor Lincoln Almond. He more recently served as the Vice President of the Economic Development Foundation. Prior to that he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Area Vice President of Penske Automotive Group. The company employed over 500 people and grossed over $400 million in annual sales.
"I began my career in public service, and I am honored to have the opportunity to once again serve the people of Rhode Island," Valois said. "I truly believe that, under Governor Chafee's leadership, Rhode Island is creating a new economic development culture, one that embraces information, transparency, collaboration, and continuous innovation. We have our challenges, but we also have tremendous opportunity to rebuild economic development in our state."
Valois takes over after former Executive Director Keith stokes resigned amidst the 38 Studios debacle.
Chafee has been working to fill several vacancies on the EDC board after the failure of Curt Schilling's video game company.
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Here is another Who Should Fight Who.
Weidman should fight Belfort - Reason: Chris Weidman looked great. He dominated that first round. He rocked Silva and then beat him up on the ground for the remainder of the round. Round two starts and the fight remains standing then Silva threw a leg kick and his leg split in two. Chris won by TKO and I'm not going to say this wasn't a real win because it was. Weidman broke Silva's leg by checking the kick but it doesn't feel like Silva lost that fight. Weidman won though, props to him. Hes going to be fighting the very dangerous Vitor Belfort next and I can't wait for that. Its going to be awesome. It is supposed to happen in Las Vegas. I think Weidman wins the fight no matter where the fight takes place but Vitor Belfort absolutely has a better chance of winning in Brazil where he can shoot steroids into his eyeballs. So if you're a Vitor fan you have to be disappointed that the fight will most likely take place in Las Vegas. Its going to be a great fight.
Silva is going to be out for a while. That was one of the saddest things I've seen happen in the cage. To watch Silva fall down and grab his leg, it was heartbreaking. He's going to be out for a while. They say he'll be able to train again in 6-9 months. So if hes going to fight again it'll be at least a year until we see him in the Octagon again. He lost that first round, got rocked but recovered and then spent the rest of the round on his back. Silva was getting loose in the beginning of that second round, he threw a hard leg kick, Weidman checked it and Silva's leg split in two. It was brutal and it was the worst way Silva could have lost that fight. I hope this wasn't the last time we see him fight. I believe he'll be able to come back and fight again if he chooses to and I believe hes still one of the best fighters on the planet. I don't want to see him fight Weidman again though. If he comes back I'd like to see him just take some fun fights.
Rousey should fight McMann - Reason: Rousey looked good but Tate made her look very beatable in that fight. She should have been able to finish Tate in the first round like all of her other opponents but she couldn't get it done. It took her 10+ minutes to finally armbar the sexiest chick in the 135lb division. I wasn't that impressed. I expect more from the Champion and I hope she wows me in her next fight. She'll be fighting Sara McMann next. Olympian vs Olympian, The UFC has been dying to put this fight together and they're finally doing it. I didn't want to see McMann get this title fight this soon. I wanted to see her get one or two more fights in before she faced Rousey but thats not going to happen. I think its going to be a fun fight and I hope McMann grinds Rousey out. Shes by far the most hated fighter in the UFC and probably in the entire sport. Shes classless, her personality sucks and shes not as hot as the UFC makes her out to be. If you dislike her as much as I do then you know exactly who I want to see her fight. Cyborg. She is the true #1 female fighter in the world. Ronda Rousey is the second best female fighter in the world. We will probably never get to see these two square off and that really saddens me.
Tate should fight Carmouche - Reason: I was very impressed with Miesha Tate. She made it past the first round and she made it a fight. She landed some nice punches and she even took Rousey down a couple times. She survived multiple submissions attempts before ultimately tapping out in the third round. Tate's stock has gone way up in my eyes. I was more impressed with Tate losing than I was with Rousey winning. I'm exciting to see her next fight. I'd like to see her face Liz Carmouche next. I like this fight a lot. I have Tate and Carmouche ranked at #6 and #7 in my ranking, they've have both lost to Ronda Rousey by armbar and they are two of the biggest names in the 135lb division. This fight makes a ton of sense and I hope it happens. Tate could also fight Sarah Kaufman or Germaine de Randamie.
Browne should fight Werdum - Reason: Travis Browne is a scary man. Once again I counted him out, I thought Barnett would easily drag him to the mat and submit him. Not even close. Barnett couldn't even take him down. Browne's TDD really impressed me. I have to think Browne is the most underrated fighter in the HW division if not the entire UFC roster. I never used to count him out but since the Bigfoot loss and the guys hes been fighting its been hard not to count him out. Never again though. This guy can knock anyone out. Hes never out of a fight. Browne looked great, stuffed every takedown, landed a solid knee to Barnett's chin and then bashed his head in with about 6 vicious elbows. This is the second time that hes knocked someone out like that. Guys need to quit putting their heads on Browne's hip, it won't end well for you. Browne will be fighting Fabricio Werdum next. This will be for the #1 contender spot and its going to be a great fight.
Barnett should fight Nogueira - Reason: Josh Barnett looked like absolute garbage. He couldn't get Browne down and then he got his brains scrambled by Browne's terrifying elbows. It was a bad night for him. He is one of the most experienced and skilled fighters in the world and I expect him to bounce back from this. I'd like to see him face Antonio Rogrigo Nogueira next. This would be a rubber match, Barnett and Big Nog fought twice in PRIDE and a lot of people have wanted to see the rubber match for many years. I think its finally time we see it. I believe it would be a fantastic fight and I hope it happens. Barnett could also fight Roy Nelson or Stefan Struve.
Miller should fight Johnson - Reason: Jim Miller looked great. I thought he'd come out and prove that hes still one of the best guys in the division and thats exactly what he did. It was a great performance. I'd like to see Miller fight Michael Johnson next. Michael Johnson is in need of a step up in competition and Jim Miller is just that. I like this fight for a number of reasons, its a step up for Johnson, its a interesting fight stylistically and I think it'd be a very fun fight. Miller could also fight Edson Barboza or The Winner of Cerrone vs Martins.
Camoes should fight Forte - Reason: Camoes got caught. It was a slick armbar, it happens. I believe Camoes will get another fight in the UFC. This was his first fight in a while, last time we saw him he lost to Melvin Guillard. No shame in losing to Guillard or Miller. Thats why I think he'll be back, hes been facing top guys. I'd like to see him face someone ranked much lower than Jim Miller. I'd like to see Camoes fight Renee Forte next. I like this fight a lot, I think it makes a lot of sense to me. I have them ranked within ten spots of each other and I think it'd be a great fight. Camoes could also fight Jon Tuck or Justin Salas.
Poirier should fight Siver - Reason: Dustin Poirier showed what was up at UFC 168. He messed Diego Brandao up. It was awesome. He beat the crap out of him and it was really impressive. He wants to get a rematch with Cub Swanson but thats not going to happen next. Perhaps after a fight or two. I'd like to see Poirier fight Dennis Siver next. This fight makes a ton of sense. You got two Top 10 guys on coming off wins on the same card. Not to mention this fight has the potential to be an all out stand up war. A total BANGFEST. There is no chance of this fight being boring and I really hope it happens. Poirier could also fight Conor McGregor or Dennis Bermudez.
Brandao should fight Koch - Reason: Diego Brandao just got his ass whooped. He looked terrible and in my opinion his stock is way down. I'd like to see him face the another guy Poirier beat up, Erik Koch. I love this fight. It makes sense ranking wise and it has the potential to be a FOTN. I just see these two punching each other in the face for 15 minutes. I hope they make this fight. Brandao could also fight Rani Yahya or Manny Gamburyan.
Hall should fight Lawlor - Reason: Uriah looked great. He was supposed to, this fight was made to showcase his skills and he showed some of them. He landed a great knee right of that bat which dropped Leben. Then at the end of the first round he landed a hard right hand that put Leben down again which ended up winning him the fight. Leben quit in between rounds, he was concussed and he knew he was done. It was a solid performance from Hall and I think he'll have a little less pressure on him for his next fight. I'd like to see Hall face Tom Lawlor next. I like this fight. It makes sense ranking wise and I think Lawlor's a good test for Hall. Hall could also fight Cezar Ferreira or Caio Magalhaes.
Leben should retire. Chris Leben has had an amazing career but its probably time to hang em up. He can't take the same punishment that he used anymore and he hasn't looked good since 2011. Its time to retire. He'll always be a part of the UFC and I'm pretty sure Dana will give him a job to keep him involved in the organization.
Johnson should fight Miller - Reason: Michael Johnson looked incredible in that fight. Gleison Tibau is a tough tough dude and Johnson put him out. It was a great performance. I'd like to see Johnson fight Jim Miller next. I think its the right fight for Johnson. Its a step up in competition and I think it'd be a great scrap. Johnson could also fight Nate Diaz or Edson Barboza.
Tibau should fight Healy - Reason: Tibau looked alright in the first round but he got shut off in the second round. Tibau's a solid vet and I expect him to bounce back from this. I'd like to see him face Pat Healy next. I like this fight a lot. This fight makes sense to me ranking wise, they have similar styles and I think its an interesting fight. Tibau could also fight Gray Maynard or Danny Castillo.
Siver should fight Poirier - Reason: Siver looked alright. I was expecting him to kick the crap out of Manny but he didn't. He did basically just enough to win. I was disappointed. I'd like to see him face Dustin Poirier next. I love this fight. Siver would have to give everything he has to beat Poirier. Poirier would bring the fight to him and I think it'd be a war. Siver could also fight Conor McGregor or Dennis Bermudez.
Gamburyan should fight Jason - Reason: Gamburyan didn't look that bad. I think Gamburyan's terrible but he did a decent job against a Top 10 guy. I'd like to see Gamburyan fight Rony Jason next. I like this fight, it makes sense ranking wise and it would be a fun fight. Also I want to see Gamburyan get destroyed by someone soon and Jason has the tools to do it. Gamburyan could also fight Steven Siler or Diego Brandao.
Howard should fight Patolino - Reason: John Howard looked good. He controlled Siyar for most of the fight and he deserved to win. I'd like to see him face William Patolino next. This fight makes sense Ranking wise and I think it'd be a great fight. Patolino needs a step up in competition and I think Howard is a step up. I hope this fight happens. Howard could also fight Ryan LaFlare or Brandon Thatch.
Bahadurzada should fight Mein - Reason: Siyar fought hard but he wasn't able to do much of anything once the fight hit the mat. I'd like to see him face Jordan Mein next. I really hope this fight happens. This fight makes a lot of sense ranking wise and stylistically. I think it'd be a stand up war. Bahadurzada could also fight James Head or Court McGee.
Patolino should fight Howard - Reason: Patolino looked phenomenal. He picked Voelker apart for 15 minutes. It was brutal and beautiful at the same time. I was blown away by Patolino. He looked awesome. I'd like to see him face John Howard next. I think its the step up in competition Patolino needs and I think it'd be a fun scrap. Patolino could also fight Ryan LaFlare or Brandon Thatch.
Voelker should fight Robertson - Reason: Voelker is tough as they come. He was getting battered and he never stopped fighting. He never gave up and I was very happy to hear Dana White say that hes not going to be cut. The dude is always down for a brawl and thats what the fans love. I'd like to see him face someone who isn't a great striker next. I'd like to see him face Kenny Robertson next. This fight makes sense ranking wise and I think its a great change of pace style wise for Voelker. I think it'd be a good fight. Voelker could also fight Anthony Lapsley or Paulo Thiago.
Peralta should fight Fili - Reason: I love Robbie Peralta. The dude loses the first two rounds, he needs to finish the fight in the third round. He comes out in round three, touches gloves and then starts swinging like a madman. Just straight up swarmed on Payan. It was a thing of beauty. You want to see every guy who needs a finish try to do what Peralta did. Not many do, Peralta took a chance and finished the fight. I love it! I'd like to see Peralta fight Andre Fili next. I like this fight a lot. It makes sense ranking wise and I think it'd be a very fun fight. Peralta could also fight Edmilson Souza or Jimy Hettes.
Payan should fight Clopton - Reason: Payan looked good in the first two rounds but then he got knocked out. I do think he'll be back though. I'd like to see him face Josh Clopton next. I like this fight, it makes sense ranking wise. I hope it happens. Payan could also fight Milton Vieira or Marcus Brimage.
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Alright, leave your comments and Rec if you really liked it. Let me know which fights you like and which fights you want to see happen.


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Dolly, the fourth named storm of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to make landfall in Mexico.
An Elmore County grand jury's 'no bill' vote means Michael Foster is no longer a murder suspect.
Foster had been accused of murdering his own son-in-law, 21-year-old Christian Adkins, late last year.
An Elmore County grand jury chose not to indict Foster believing the evidence showed he acted in self defense.
Tallassee Police say the case is now closed, although investigators can still re-open the case should additional evidence surface.
Foster was released from jail last Friday.
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walk to Usher Park for tennis and basketball courts, playground,
picnic facilities and a sandy beach on the Lake with lifeguard for the kids.
Take a short walk to George's Restaurant, East Cove Restaurant,
the Garrison Pub, Million Dollar Beach, Lake George Steamboat Company
(ride the Minnie Ha Ha and others) and Fort William Henry.
This secluded, 4000 sq. ft. home is on over an acre of private
property and less than 5 minutes from exit 21 off Rt. 87 (the
Northway). It features 2 eat-in kitchens, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms,
2 living rooms, dining room, sun room, detached 2 car garage,
attached 1 car garage and new appliances and furniture.
The upper level has a full eat-in kitchen with dishwasher and
microwave, a washer and dryer, 4 burner gas grill (patio is off the kitchen & dining room),
3 bedrooms w/ queen beds, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, dining room, and sun room.
The lower level has a full eat-in kitchen w/ a dining room table,
full bath, 2 bedrooms w/ king beds, living room and game rooms w/
2 in 1 combo table (pool and ping pong) an air hockey table and a foosball table. The lower level
has 2 entrances.
Whole-house audio (bring your CD's and I-Pods), DVD players, wireless high-speed
internet access.
Need anything? Just let us know. Our goal is to make your
vacation experience the best it can be.
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house rental amenities
2 Full Eat-In Kitchens
Dishwasher, Microwave, Coffee Maker and Blenders
Garbage Compactor
Washer & Dryer
Tub w/ jets
Air Conditioning
10 Ceiling Fans
Fireplace (Propane)
Land-line Phone w/ Voice-mail and Free Long Distance
Cable TV's w/ Inputs for X-Box
Wireless High-Speed Internet access
Whole-house Audio (9 sets of Speakers w/ volume controls for each set) so bring your CD's and I-Pods
DVD players so bring some movies or rent locally
4 burner gas grill
Fire-Pit for roasting marshmallows
Detached 2 Car Garage w/ large driveway
Attached 1 Car Garage
2 in 1 Combo Table (Pool Table and Ping Pong)
Foosball Table
Air Hockey Table
Patio Bar
2 Hammocks
2 Sets of Patio Furniture
Booster Seat
I-Pod Charger
activities and attractions in Lake George Adirondacks
You will be in the Adirondack Park Preserve (a park sanctuary the
size of Rhode Island!) In-between the High Peaks and the Spa's of
Saratoga, indulge in some of the many adventures that await you,
your family and friends.
In Lake George, dance and dine on one of the remarkable cruise
ships, swim, canoe, kayak, para-sail, scuba dive, bicycle, charter a
boat, cruise the beautiful roads, golf, shop the outlets, or ride
the roller coasters with the kids at The Great Escape.
Head out to the races in Saratoga Springs (20 minutes south) or
the Saratoga Racino. Enjoy the finest restaurants, ballet, and
concerts (Philadelphia Orchestra, Saratoga Music Festival, as well
as Jazz, Country and Rock shows at The Saratoga Performing Arts
Center). Tour the Saratoga Battlefield (site of the turning point
of the American Revolution).
In the winter, ski, snowboard or snow tube at West Mountain (15
minutes) or Gore Mountain (30 minutes). Snowmobile the Warren County
Trail System.
With so much to do, it's nice to return to a peaceful home with
all the creature comforts you need for a restful vacation.
Whatever the season, pack your imagination and come play in Lake
George and the Adirondack Park!
To see our other listing #2828
Click on Adirondacks - Lake Luzerne - Waterfront Pleasant View.
vacation rental rates
Fall, Winter and Spring $2,100.00 a week.
Summer 2015
5/29/2015 thru 9/6/2015 $2,500.00 a week.
Adirondack Balloon Festival
Monthly Rates Available
Sorry, No Pets.
William Bergin Jr.
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Top things to do in Lake George
- Swim, Boat, Canoe, Kayak and Fish
- Hiking//Bicycling
- Great Escape Six Flags Amusement Park
- Horseback Riding
- Fort William Henry/Minnie Ha Ha
Top things to do on a budget
- Enjoy a Lazy River Tube Ride at Tubby Tubes
- Hiking/Bicycling
- Fireworks
- Sitting by the fire telling stories & singing
- Roasting Marshmallows
Top things to do with a family
- Enjoy a Lazy River Tube Ride at Tubby Tubes
- Hiking/High Peaks
- Great Escape Six Flags Amusement Park
- Go to the Drive-In Movies
- Roasting Marshmallows
William Bergin Jr. , owner


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- baths 2
- sleeps 4
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
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- rates (USD) $ 2,150 - $ 3,250 / month
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Two bedroom, two bath, den, inclosed lanai. Designer home beautifully decorated in yellow & blue, located in an outstanding neighborhood, Tierra Del Sol, one block from a championship golf course; an executive course, & swimming pool. Master bedroom suite has queen sized bed, walk-in closet, private bath with oversized shower. Second bedroom has queen-sized bed, and private bath. Fully equipped eat-in kitchen. Large living, & dining area for relaxing & entertaining. Washer/dryer, iron & board, satelite TV, DVD, local phone service, lawn care, and a two car garage.
house rental amenities
11 Championship golf courses, including the Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez Courses, at reasonable fees, also, free golfing on 30 executive courses. Adult pools throughout The Villages are available free, subject to rules. Free tennis, bocci, billiards, shuffleboard, Yoga, aerobics, volleyball, and over 300 other planned activities.
activities and attractions in The Villages Central Florida
Feel special with nightly chats along the street with friendly neighbors. Enjoy free nightly entertainment, dancing, and two for one "happy hour" on either "Spanish Springs Square", "Lake Sumter Landing square", or the brand new, just opened, "Paddock Square at Brownwood". Our home is located just a short drive from each. Top off your night with delicious, affordable dinner in one of the 70 plus restaurants. If you are still energized, catch a "first run" movie at the Rialto, Old Mill Playhouse, or the new "Barnstorm Theater at Brownwood", all eight screen theaters, or bowl 'til your heart's content at one of the two 36 lane bowling alleys.
After a good nights rest, enjoy the unique shopping downtown at either of the Squares,
and the nearby area.
An hours drive to Disney World, Universal Studios, and travel a little further to Kennedy Space Center.
vacation rental rates
Jan-Mar $3250. 1-2 People,
Apr $2450. No Children
May-Sept $2150. No Pets
Oct-Dec $2450. Less than monthly stays are accepted May-Sept
Security Deposit: $500. (Returned after inspection of home for clean-up & damages.)


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Reviews by bernardus1212:
4/5 rDev -2%
Poured from tap into pint glass. Enjoyed this after a 12 hour shift. Poured a dark orange color. alittle haze to it but not much. The smell had a little more ripe fruit smell then a dry hopped IPA. Flavor was super well balanced with a hops and ripe tangerine. I was very impressed with this beer. One of my favorite offerings from great divide. Would have had about 3 more but I was too tired.
10-27-2010 02:44:03 | More by bernardus1212
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North Carolina
4.55/5 rDev +11.5%
A nice offering found here in Greensboro,poured a rich copper with a fluffy 2 finger head that left a nice sheet of lace behind as it settles.The label says whole hop cones are shipped wet overnight to Denver to be brewed the very next day after being shipped and let me tell ya the aroma of this baby shows it.Intense grassy,piney,resiny goodness smacks you in the face and the aromas just continue to linger well after being poured.The big dose of fresh hops are not overpowering in this brew yeah its big and resiny but there is a sweet caramel malt backbone that holds up extremely well.At 55 IBU's its not insanely bitter but the freshness of the hops makes it immensley flavorful,I will be getting more of this very very soon for sure.
10-28-2005 22:43:59 | More by oberon
3.58/5 rDev -12.3%
Appearance - This is a nice, bright orange in color with an easy, gorgeous white head that showed nice retention.
Smell - The hops are clean if a little dull and I really don't get much of the malt. The aroma is good it just lacks diversity.
Taste - The malts sweeten up a bit at the taste but again they are a bit bland. The hops are good though. They aren't very fruity but have a nice, leafy character that is a bit heavy at times but satisfies nevertheless.
Mouthfeel - This is definitely medium-bodied with some mild but firm carbonation and a velvety, smooth mouthfeel.
Drinkability - The feel in the cheeks really made this for me. I really like this brewery but this was one of their lesser offerings. It was good but not great.
03-05-2011 03:51:15 | More by RoyalT
4.38/5 rDev +7.4%
A: Pours surprisingly clear with a golden-amber hue into a goblet. Really, I haven't seen a beer this clear in a long time. A light tan one- finger head burns off swiftly to leave a full-covering film. With the beer being so clear, it is easy to see the carbonation bubbles moving moderately swiftly up the glass. The lacing is quite sticky and has the appearance of a spindly spider's web.
S: An interesting hop bouquet graces my nose. Hints of parsley, rosemary, mint, grass, and slight citrus wafts drift lazily out of the glass. Of those aromas, I'd say the mint is the strongest presence. A bit of a caramel malt smell is present, along with a biscuit breadyness, but the hops definitely are the stars of the smell show.
T: Bitter, fresh hops jump onto my tongue. Distinct flavors of grapefruit, mint, grass, and spinach wash over my palate. Caramel malt sweetness is much more prevalent in the taste than it was in the smell. Actually, the balance between the varied hop taste and the caramel malts is quite even. This is very fresh and scrumptious pale ale.
M: This is a creamy, medium-bodied feel for a PA. The hops bite at the sides of my palate from first contact to well after swallow, while in the middle of the sip the caramel malt sweetness provides the aforementioned creaminess.
D: I will look forward to imbibing this fresh every year. This particular beer was bottled on October 4, 2010 and I count myself fortunate to have it at its peak of freshness. Chalk up another winner for Great Divide.
10-30-2010 23:26:02 | More by TCHopCraver
4.38/5 rDev +7.4%
Fresh Hop is clear copper and has a decent off-white head that fades quickly to a half-inch layer and leaves a sticky lace. The nose is dominated by pine resin, and also offers earthy hop scents, alcohol, and nutmeg.
The taste starts sweet before huge resinous hop flavors come along and eventually give up the floor to spicy and earthy subtleties. Little fruit notes pipe in occasionally and citrus flavor is conspicuously abscent until the beer has warmed considerabley. There is a resinous sticky/sweet/bitter aftertaste that is almost more interesting than the beer itself. I was reluctant to wash it down. Mouthfeel is light and sticky. The real story here is how much hop flavor Fresh Hop has with very little bitterness to speak of. This is certainly APA pushed to the fringes.
11-23-2006 00:47:51 | More by JudgeRoughneck
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
05-29-2013 03:27:11 | More by Tiernan
4.4/5 rDev +7.8%
A beautifully brassy pour into a pint glass with a slight white cap. The carbonation is average. The orange peel and piney notes are arranged nicely. The smooth and clean hop flavors linger nicely on the pallet. This APA is not too big, but more of a mellow representation of the style, nicely backed up with mellow tactile attributes. The aromas are complimentary of the hop flavors and in turn are complimented by the stickiness of the mouthfeel. This example of AIPA is a great winter warmer or summer refresher.
11-22-2009 00:27:56 | More by ArrogantDeadGuy
4.5/5 rDev +10.3%
11-27-2012 20:05:28 | More by ajkiser12
4.43/5 rDev +8.6%
Picked this bomber up at Murray's Wine & Spirits in Milwaukee, WI on Saturday. Pours into my glass a deep clear peach/orange with a nice off white creamy, bubbly head on top. Inticing...yes. Aromas of yep, fresh hops! Big, green, herbal, citric hops waft up into my nose with a side order of caramelly sweet maltiness. This is simply delightful with lupulin oils and orange and grapefruit zest.
First sip brings a crystal, caramel slightly buscuity malt, which quickly gives way to a rush of herbally, citrusy hop flavors. Bright and bold like rubbing a fresh hop cone between your fingers. Flows down with a solid bitterness that never becomes overpowering. A wonderfully hoppy, tasty APA from a brewery that knows their hops!
Mouthfeel is smooth, medium bodied with good carbonation. This is a damn drinkable, sessionable brew for sure. I wish I had local access to it as it would be a staple in my fridge. If you're a hophead or ya like APA's...get yours hands on this beer! Yet another winner from Great Divide...keep them coming!
04-23-2006 22:45:43 | More by orbitalr0x
4.2/5 rDev +2.9%
Clear light orange brew. Nearly white one finger head on the pour. Left only a single bubble layer on top. Lots of lace. Aroma is strong with fresh hops. Mostly citrus grapefruit with some pine. Simple but really pungent. Taste is strong with pine hops with a little citrus and grassy hops in the back. Not overly bitter though even though there is a hearty dose of hops. Fairly balanced, but the hops are the main focus here and nothing overly malty comes out to me. Mouthfeel is good, typical of a decent pale ale. Drinkability is really good. Crisp and refreshing and not overbearing with the flavor or the alcohol level. Definately worth a shot...
01-11-2006 00:33:01 | More by blitz134
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
04-02-2013 21:30:55 | More by bulldogg915
4/5 rDev -2%
03-19-2014 23:33:23 | More by DaftPatrick
New York
4.5/5 rDev +10.3%
11-05-2013 03:10:42 | More by csmartin6
3.9/5 rDev -4.4%
22 oz bottle. Pours a clear copper with a creamy off white head that retains well and coats the glass with lacing.
The aroma is spicy fresh resinous hops (smells dry hopped to me) with some pepper and pine. A touch of melon and malt in the background.
The flavor is the same as the nose - some sweet melony malts with peppery/piney hops. It has a decent bitterness in the finish with a pretty clean aftertaste. The mouthfeel is thinnish and very watery.
Overall, a very nice APA. A decent amount of hoppiness, but definitely in the APA vs the IPA category. The body brings it down some, otherwise it would be one of the top APAs I've had - as is, it's still up there.
10-28-2005 05:53:54 | More by Beaver13
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
11-03-2013 04:04:36 | More by SmellsofMahagony
4.25/5 rDev +4.2%
11-12-2013 04:28:22 | More by Dbrulet
4/5 rDev -2%
01-08-2013 03:31:41 | More by iemailjack
New Hampshire
4/5 rDev -2%
10-21-2013 22:01:16 | More by JakerLou
4.18/5 rDev +2.5%
22oz brown bomber with a bottled on date.
Clear and beery appearance of amber color and bubbles, lacing on the glass is extraordinary. Smells of fresh mint, wild herbs and soft pine with some bread crust in the back. Creamy medium body. With no warning the taste buds get smacked with a heavy hammer of hop character. Yeah, this is a very hoppy beer. As for the bitterness, yes ... The bitterness is there but the flavor clearly dominates. Lots of spice, orange rind, tobacco, hemp, pine, mint and leafiness from the hop flavor. Hint of lightly toasted malt and alcohol middle to end. Finishes hoppy as well, a little raw but very flavorful.
I'm certain to get my hop fix here. Exceptional.
10-26-2010 00:44:01 | More by Jason
New York
4.35/5 rDev +6.6%
22 ouncer, notches on the label let me know this was bottled during the second week of Oct, '07 (nice to get this info) Pours typical almond amber, nice looking medium tan head, that sticks aroud for a bit then leaves tons os thick sheeting and lace on the glass.
Nose of a burlap sack of hops, with a hint of bready malt to boot.
Plenty of gritty, citric hops here, as a dedicated hop head, this one does it for me and lives up to its name. Nice! Grapefruits surrounds the taste buds and continues to the long finish. Sweet malt present but just enough for a pass at balance, ha....hops carry the freight here. Nice offering from G.D.B.C. Go get some and enjoy
03-01-2008 14:25:56 | More by Billolick
3.9/5 rDev -4.4%
Found just one of these on the shelves at Downtown and had to snag it...
Bright copper color with a full finger of off-white head...half of it sticks around for the duration of the pint and very impressive lace.
A hefty dose of bitter floral hops in the nose...mild candy corn sweetness and an earthy carbonation.
The taste is fantastic...the malt sweetness is there, but the bitterness wins out on the pallet. Less floral and more citrus with oranges being the majority.
Mouthfeel is above average for the style and the carbonation is maybe just a touch too much.
Goes down very easy and stacks up nicely to the likes of Alpha King...a must try if you enjoy your Pale ales with a bit more hops.
I am really enjoying these fresh hopped brews popping up in our area. Another solid offering from Great Divide.
12-06-2005 01:01:58 | More by warriorsoul
3.63/5 rDev -11%
A - Pours a dark amber with an off-white head that lingers for a bit. Nice lacing on the glass left behind.
S - Has a decent nose, the hops lean towards pine & grass, but not overly complex.
T - Less hop than I was expecting, a lot more malt tones here.
M - Medium bodied beer with very little carbonation.
O - A good beer but I think I was expecting just a little more hop tones, especially in the taste, than what I got.
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The beer pours a clear orange color with a decent-sized white head. The aroma is full of papaya, orange and orange, with some biscuit malt. The tropical fruit hop aroma is very fresh and dominates the smell. Very nice. The flavor also features a lot of tropical fruit. I get some nice pineapple and papaya notes, with a low amount of bitterness. The biscuit malt is also present, but it takes a back seat to the fresh hops. The alcohol is very well hidden. Medium, soft mouthfeel and low to medium carbonation.
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MidLifeXis .oO( this is not the girl you are looking for... )
Voronich No. but it's certainly the one I'm looking at. All curvey and "this is how I imagined pippy longstocking growing up"y.
MidLifeXis MidLifeXis stifles a spittake.
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Yakima, WASH.--The Yakima County Republican Central Committee said there may only be one day left to vote, but that doesn't mean the phone calls and aggressive campaigning will stop.
The Republican Committee is not only making phone calls, but they're also making themselves visible by going door to door reminding people to vote for Rob McKenna.
They even posted on their Facebook page that they were in need of ballot chasers. Someone who could drive to the homes of people that haven't returned their ballots yet.
"It has been just an aggressive approach, so to speak, to get the vote out," said Micah Cawley, Yakima County Republican Co-Chairman. "We want people to know that Rob's the best candidate for governor and we'll do everything, legally, that we can to make sure that they know that he's our guy."
The Facebook post said ballot chasers will be paid $10 an hour and each will receive a $50 gift card for gas.
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I loved the microwave until the touch pad stopped working after 4 years. I contacted GE and was very happy with the resolution. I would buy GE products again.
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I have had 2 of these and both Quit working! One was in my new home and lasted 10 years, and I replaced it with another, It only lasted 2 years
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Worst product ever bought. I have replaced all my GE appliances in less than 6 years.
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Just purchased the unit and looking forward to using it in an apartment
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After having microwave for 3 short years with little use since my family is grown and out of the house, this microwave touch panel no longer works. Very frustrating , since it was expensive and matches all my other GE Cafe appliances. I have tried pulling plug out and doing all the other tricks I was told to do but to no avail it still does not work.
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The touch screen on our 5 year old GE CAFE microwave has also failed. I will never purchase another GE product in my lifetime and advise you to do the same. We also had a stripped adjustment leg on our GE dishwasher and the shelves in our GE refrigerator haven't fit properly from day one. JUNK!
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"I love this dip recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover or different kinds of cheeses I've already got on hand," says Joan Cooper of Lake Orion, Michigan.
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- Dash pepper
- Dash Louisiana-style hot sauce
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- Celery ribs or assorted crackers
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in green onion and almonds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with celery or crackers. Yield: 2 servings.
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What C.S. Lewis meantSaturday, November 22nd, 2008
A clear and compelling essay by Joseph Schriftman on the nature of miracles, as defined by C.S. Lewis, one of the great Christian writers and thinkers of our time.
Schriftman writes: "Thus C. S. Lewis wrote Miracles, where he presses the question about the reliability of the Gospels to an even more essential question: 'Can the events told in the Gospels – including their miracles and predictive prophecies – happen at all, or are they absolutely impossible?' " The entire essay is here.


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Chess Match: Pitcher selection
Pulling starter works out much better for D-backs
PHOENIX -- The pitcher's spot was at the center of virtually every important tactical decision in Wednesday night's Game 1. With both aces, Carlos Zambrano and Brandon Webb, dealing, the decision facing the managers was whether to have the hurlers bunt, hit or leave the game entirely.No bunt for Big Z
The situation: Zambrano bats with no outs in the fifth inning after Ryan Theriot reached on a two-base error.
The situation: In a 1-1 game, the 5-6-7 hitters in the Arizona lineup are coming to the plate to open the bottom of the seventh inning. Zambrano is cruising, having retired nine of the previous 11 hitters, four of them on strikeouts. The batters -- Mark Reynolds, Jeff Salazar and Chris Snyder -- had been 0-for-5 against Zambrano with a walk, a double play and two Ks.
The situation: With runners on second and third and one out, the pitcher's spot comes up for Arizona in the bottom of the seventh inning. Webb is rolling, having thrown just 89 pitches and coming off an easy 1-2-3 seventh.
The analysis: "If we've got a man on first with two outs, I probably don't [pinch-hit for Webb]. but when we get in a situation where we can drive in another run, then it's an easy decision." -- Melvin
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"And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more"
- Simon and Garfunkel, "The Sound of Silence"
There were well over 10,000 people at the Palace of Auburn Hills, located in Auburn Hills, MI, to see the reunited Simon and Garfunkel. By the time their Old Friends tour was over, that number would seem miniscule.
In a time when rappers and pop stars dominate the charts, Simon and Garfunkel represent a different time, when songs were perhaps more meaningful and, in a way, more beautiful. "It's a rather simple, unadorned coming together of these two people who have a public history of getting on and not getting on," notes LD Patrick Woodroffe, who has worked with Paul Simon in the past.
The pair is most closely associated with the late 1960s, a time of upheaval for America. Yet, looking back, perhaps the issues that we're facing today aren't so different. "Both Artie and Paul felt strongly that the tour would have a relevance, as well as a spiritual significance with America at this particular time," Woodroffe says. There was also a personal statement from the pair as well in play. "This was sort of a public affirmation of where they were at the moment; it was a poignant, public statement from two people about being old friends," the designer adds.
One of the challenges in designing the show lay in the identity of Simon and Garfunkel, purveyors of harmonized sociological wisdom, occasionally tinged with a folk flavor. "The challenge was to come up with a stage and a lighting composition that was of it's day — a very modern, current show," Woodroffe comments. "But you still need to keep in mind that these are still real musicians that are playing real music. The show had to be of a certain standard artistically and technically, but it also had to represent the last 50 years. We had to do a folk duo show in a big arena and make it look spectacular at times, but also make it look very intimate." Ticket sales also figured into the design equation. "We knew we couldn't build a big stage set; we knew we were going to be selling a lot of seats, and the number of shows was limited."
Woodroffe, who has worked with Bob Dylan, came up with an idea that represented the band's heritage, kept the sight lines intact and was sophisticated enough to look current. "We came up with the idea of a stylized tree," he says. "It has some resonance with the folk aspect of the show, and an air of simplicity as well. But it is also quite an industrial tree, which made connections with songs 'America' and 'The Only Living Boy in New York.' It represented some of the tougher aspects of what they're about."
The tree, which was encased in a painted mesh treatment (fabricated by Atomic Design of Lititz, PA), was more than just a three-dimensional set piece. It's also the lighting rig. The trunk is made up of three lighting trusses and five branches, also made up of truss, wind out, making their way over the stage towards the video wall downstage center. The trunk, as well as the branches, are lighting positions. "The tree turned out to be rather successful, because it gave us some really good lighting positions all over the stage, from different angles," says Woodroffe. "It can be illuminated in two or three different ways as a tree, and it can become a very elegant, sparse theatrical prop," he adds.
If the concept of the tree was inspired; the execution took a bit of work. "We [Woodroffe and associate LD Adam Bassett] drew it first, then we CAD-modeled it and then we actually built it in the Neg Earth shop in London, just to see if we'd gotten the proportions right, and to see if it worked, which it did," Woodroffe says. "Setting it up allowed us to make decisions on the sort of trussing we wanted to use, the spacing of the lights, and the actual color of the trussing."
The production then moved to DeKalb, IL, where further refinements were made, and universal hinges were added to the tree branches. "It's actually called a pintle-coupler," explains Upstaging's John Huddleston. "It's a device that clamps two units together, but allows them to bend in any direction. A tree wouldn't just bend in one direction, and the universal hinge, which was suggested by Upstaging and built by Tomcat, allows the branches to bend on an X and Y axis," Huddleston adds. While in DeKalb, the rigging crew led, by Mike Farise, worked out the exact details of the hang.
It was then that video was worked back into the equation. "The video screen was originally meant to play upstage left as a counterpoint to the tree, but as soon as they sold seats behind the stage, that, sadly, had to go," Woodroffe comments. However, everyone still wanted an LED presence for content as well as IMAG. "We wanted to make the screen feel like it wasn't an afterthought, so we put it up just off-center downstage, and wrapped the branches of the tree around it," Woodroffe says.
Another technical challenge was the cabling over the stage. "Basically, you have to assume this is a show in the round, so you see no cables at all," he notes. "All of our cables end up behind the line of the tree trunk, which gives the rig a very clean, open look. It's more than just utilitarian, it emotionally makes quite a statement: it stops Simon and Garfunkel from being a heavy metal rock show," the designer says. Instead of a massive structure above the band, the absence of cables, combined with the lighting, does give the stage an airy feel that's actually very appropriate.
Although the look of the set was streamlined, the rig did have its share of lighting firepower. "We used Martin [Professional] Mac 2000 Profiles and Mac 2000 Wash lights. The wash light is very good, it's my wash light of the moment," Woodroffe says. The rig also sports several High End Systems xSpot® Xtremes on the straight truss upstage. "The xSpot Xtremes are quite bright, the optics are pretty cool; they're a very strong and dynamic light," notes lighting director Jon Pollak. Although the tree is an omnipresent part of the stage, there are moments when it's not illuminated, and Lowel-Lite Omni lights, on floor stands, take center stage, so to speak. "Patrick's taken the appropriate look for each song and melded it into something that is really stunning," Pollak says.
The color palette is what one would expect: beautiful and dramatic, interspersed with simple moments of just a spotlight on the duo. "The color palette is pastoral for songs like 'Scarborough Fair'; we also use quite a lot of white light and quite a lot of darkness around the them for some of the folk duos," Woodroffe explains. The darkness and the white light lent an air of intimacy to the production, and made songs like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Old Friends" even more poignant and emotional. "You don't want to have the lighting distract from what was happening on stage, which was really quite magical," explains Pollak.
The show, which also featured the Everly Brothers as guest performers, used four front-of-house and three truss spots. "For the majority of the show, the spotlights are on those two guys on center stage," Pollak reports. The color in the spotlights is, of course, appropriate. "We have some color correction in for the video, and we have a few colors, like light lavender, light pinks and some blues — nothing crazy," Pollak adds. Pollak ran the show on the High End Systems Wholehog II, his console of choice. "It's the only thing I'll run these days, although the new grandMA looks interesting, as well as the new Martin Maxxyz," he adds. Pollak, a designer in his own right, came to the show straight from Steely Dan, which he designed and operated. "The biggest challenge for me was being thrown into the driver's seat with no real rehearsal," he says.
In the end, Woodroffe, longtime collaborator and programmer Dave Hill, Pollak, and Bassett and the crew accomplished quite a lofty goal: they created a modern show for one of the most famous folk duos in America, a show filled with drama, as well as something else. Perhaps the last line in the last song of the show expresses it best:
"Life I love you
All is groovy"
— Simon and Garfunkel, "Feelin' Groovy"
Lighting Designer
Patrick Woodroffe
Lighting Director
Jon Pollak
Dave Hill
Assistant Designer
Adam Bassett
Projection Designer
Wendall K. Harrington
Lighting Crew
Ken Burns
Daniel Curley
Matthew Hubbell
Ron Schilling
Richard Thurman
Mike Farise
Danny Machado
Production Manager
Mark Spring
Production Assistant
Diane Eichorst
Stage Manager
Scott Chase
Upstaging, John Huddleston
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An accident in Bridgeport sent five people to the United Hospital Center late Friday night.The Harrison County 911 Center reported the accident just before midnight.
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House said Slater Hinrich is charged with three counts of fourth-degree felony criminal sexual penetration and four counts of fourth-degree felony contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Hinrich is jailed at the Otero County Detention Center on a $35,000, no-10 percent bond pending his appearance in court.
House said OCSO deputies were called to U.S. Highway 130 mile marker three, in reference to Hinrich, who is suspected of having a sexual relationship with the 14-year-old girl.
"Upon arrival, deputies located the 14-year-old girl, her mother and older sister," he said. "The deputy conducted an interview with the girl with her mother being present during the interview. Deputies learned from the girl that she had a standing relationship with Hinrich. The girl stated the relationship had been initiated through Facebook and text messaging by Hinrich."
House said deputies learned the girl and Hinrich had sexual relations on three separate dates between July 4, 2012, and March 23, 2013.
He said deputies located Hinrich at his residence, then agreed to be interviewed by deputies at the Otero County Sheriff's Office in Alamogordo.
"Hinrich admitted to the sexual relationship," House said. "Hinrich stated to deputies that he believed the girl was 17 years old. Deputies learned through investigation that Hinrich first met the girl two years ago, when she was 11 years old, and then a little over a a year and a half ago, they started texting each other. These text messages became sexually explicit resulting in a sexual relationship."
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Bob Stoops and the University of Oklahoma continue fall camp down in Norman as the Sooners get ready for their season opener against UTEP.
Running back was a sore subject for the Sooners a year ago. Especially when starter Dominique Whaley went down at Kansas State with and injured ankle.
After Dom's season was over so was the production from the OU run game. The back ups just didn't get the job done.
Well he's back and the Sooner coaches are trying to slow him down a bit.
"Dominique has looked very well. We have not managed his reps up to now." Cale Gundy, OU Running Backs Coach said, "Even today I went over to him and said hey I want to slow you down a little bit. He said coach I can't do that, I don't want to do that. But he's looked really good."
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This beautiful chanting practice embodies the heart of our founder, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche's teaching style:"[The Sadhana's] purpose was to bring together the two great traditions of the Vajrayana, as well as to exorcise the materialism which seemed to pervade spiritual disciplines in the modern world. The message that I had received from my supplication was that one must try to expose spiritual materialism and all its trappings, otherwise true spirituality could not develop. I began to realize that I would have to take daring steps in my life."From Chögyam Trungpa's Epilogue to Born in TibetEveryone is invited to participate. The practice takes approximately one hour.
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