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Since they emerged at a time when C-86-inspired acts like Vivian Girls and the Pains of Being Pure at Heart were in vogue, it's little wonder that California's Dum Dum Girls -- a group whose '60s-inflected lo-fi pop brings to mind acts like Black Tambourine and Dolly Mixture -- became something of a sensation on the indie circuit soon after the release of their first single. In 2008, lead singer Kirstin Gundred (aka Dee Dee) began making solo recordings as Dum Dum Girls, deriving the name both from the Vaselines' album Dum-Dum and from the Iggy Pop song "Dum Dum Boys.� Over the course of the next year, Dee Dee released a couple singles (a 7" single on Hozac, a four-way split single on Art Fag), a 12" EP (Yours Alone, released via Captured Tracks), and a compilation disc appearance (on Art Fag's Blissed Out cassette comp). Thanks to the high level of buzz surrounding Dee Dee (and, of course, the quality of the records), Sub Pop signed Dum Dum Girls in 2009. Dum Dum Girls' first Sub Pop single, "Jail La La," was released in early 2010, with the debut album I Will Be following soon after. Both recordings were mostly done by Dee Dee at home (with some help from Nick Zinner and Crocodiles' Brandon Welchez) and then expertly produced in the studio by Richard Gottehrer, who had formerly worked with the Go-Go's and Blondie. Before the album's release, Dee Dee teamed up with guitarist Jules, bassist Bambi, and drummer Frankie Rose (formerly of like-minded groups Crystal Stilts and Vivian Girls) to form a live band. Rose left the band in June of 2010 and was replaced by drummer named Sandra Vu, who was with the band when its fall tour of the U.S. was canceled due to the passing of Dee Dee's mother. After spending some time regrouping, the band began playing more shows as the year drew to a close. In 2011, the He Gets Me High EP was released. Recorded just before her mother's death, the record was cut by Dee Dee without her band, and was produced again by Gottehrer with help from the Raveonettes' Sune Rose Wagner. On the personnel front, Bambi left the band in late 2011, making way for Malia James. A full-length sophomore album, Only in Dreams, appeared later that year. ~ Margaret RegesPortions of Content Provided by Rovi Corporation.
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Visitation will be Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, from noon until 2 p.m. at the Kilgore-Green Funeral Home in Jasper.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Kilgore-Green Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Don Graham will officiate. Kilgore-Green Funeral Home will direct.
Key was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Paul and Bonnie Brown Key.
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---- — Actor David Harrell, who was born missing his right hand, took the students and staff at Doherty Middle School on a "journey of humor and perseverance" last month during his inspirational visit to Andover.
Vice Principal Tracy Crowley said Harrell's one-man performance depicting his life and how he learned not to let "circumstance and limitation define who you are" was the most powerful performance of her 16-year career as an administrator.
Crowley said Harrell received a standing ovation following the all-school show, which was presented to students in grades 6, 7 and 8 and their teachers.
"It truly speaks to the choices we make and the positive impact we can have on others," said Crowley in describing Harrell's performance in a press release. "The kids were on the edge of their seats the entire performance. His message truly inspired all of us not to be defined by limitations or circumstances."
Raised by parents who offered the message that "life is really about perseverance and courage," Harrell grew up playing sports and reaching the life goals he set for himself, including pitching for the varsity baseball team and serving as quarterback for the football team in high school and earning his much-coveted letterman jacket.
Harrell's one-man show, titled "A Little Potato and Hard to Peel," has been performed at numerous theaters, universities and schools throughout the country.
The New York performer has a master's degree in fine arts/theater and has appeared on stage, film and TV. He was nominated for a 2010 New York Innovative Theatre award for Outstanding Solo Performance and was a 2012 selection to the United Solo Festival in New York City.
Harrell has said since he personally found middle school to be his most difficult years, he knew when he created the program that it would resonate with young people trying to find themselves and be recognized for who they are within.
Doherty health teacher Cheryl Todisco said of the performance, "David hit it out of the ball park, Boston style!"
The DMS Parent Advisory Committee sponsored the enrichment program as part of its volunteer effort to enhance arts education and support the school curriculum with live shows and demonstrations. Wyndham Andover provided Harrell with complimentary lodging during his visit.


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It only takes a quick peek into a tinker fairy's home to realize what a knack he or she has for turning ordinary items into useful treasures. And for an exceptionally talented tinker like Tinker Bell, lost things such as jar and bottle lids can be the makings for some snazzy furnishings. With a little help from you, your child can assemble some household recyclables into a kitchen set that would make Tink proud.
You'll need:
- Leaf rug template
- Pencil
- Scrapbook paper or other colored paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Jar lid (about 3 1/4 inches in diameter) for a tabletop
- 2 beverage bottle lids (about 1 1/4 inches in diameter) for stools
- Ruler
- Stick or several twigs
- Clippers
- Rubber band
- Hot glue gun
- 2 bottle corks
- Thin, flexible floral wire or craft wire
- Tiny paper flower shapes (you can find them in the scrapbook section of most craft supply stores, or you can cut out your own)
- Wooden bead
1. First, create a rug on which to set up the furniture you will make. Print and cut out the template. Then trace the leaf onto green scrapbook paper and cut out the tracing. Use this cutout as a pattern for cutting out a second, slightly larger leaf from a contrasting shade of green scrapbook paper.
|2. Fold the smaller leaf in half vertically and snip long thin notches in the paper to resemble veins.
3. Glue the smaller leaf atop the larger one, and set your rug aside for now.
4. Next, place the jar and bottle lids, tops down, on pieces of scrapbook paper and trace around them. Cut out the tracings and glue them to the tops of the respective lids.
5. Make a stand for the table by cutting the stick or twigs into a half dozen 2 1/2-inch lengths. Arrange them in a bunch and use the rubber band to bind them together 1/2 inch or so from the top. Spread the sticks apart slightly at the bottom of the bunch. Then hot glue the top of the table stand to the bottom of the jar lid.
6. Create a pair of stools by gluing a bottle lid to the top of each cork.
7. Arrange the furniture on top of the leaf rug.
8. Top off the table with a mini bouquet by cutting a few short lengths from a piece of floral wire and poking the top of each one through the center of a tiny paper flower. Insert the flower stems into a wooden bead "vase."
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CLOVER — With preseason practice in full swing, Clover High football players are ready to compete against someone other than themselves.
The Blue Eagles hosted the Chapman Panthers in a Thursday scrimmage on the practice field at CHS.
Blue Eagles head coach Chad Smith said he has been pleased with the response to practices.
"We've had a good turnout for preseason preparations," Smith said of the early workouts. "Our varsity-JV numbers combined would be in the 65 to 70 range."
Smith and the rest of the coaches will welcome a number of freshmen to the program this fall. Smith said he believes the players reporting to practice this season represent a good mix.
"We have players coming back who competed in previous seasons," he said. "We also have kids who have never played football."
Smith said he has been impressed by the widespread community support of Blue Eagles football since he stepped on the Clover campus.
"The fan support in Clover is fantastic," Smith said in response to the well-attended Midnight Madness extravaganza that started the preseason.
"It was a successful kickoff to the practice season and the kids got to play in front of a crowd."
With the Aug. 23 season opener in Memorial Stadium drawing near, the Blue Eagles aren't without bulk at the point of attack. Keith Stefurak is a 6-4, 315-pound offensive lineman who can play guard or tackle.
The senior is positive when discussing Blue Eagles football. "I feel good about this year's team and the future of the football program at CHS," he said.
Stefurak said he will have none of this wait-till-next-year stuff: "We're ready to play Blue Eagle football this season," he said.
Stefurak said the players are excited about the presence of a new coach and a new mindset. "We're working hard and having fun doing it," he said. "We're ready for anything."
Roger Meek, a junior nose guard on the defensive unit, stands 6-foot-1 and tips the scales at 280 pounds and shares Stefurak's sentiments on the re-emergence of Blue Eagles football.
"We have a new coach," said Meek.
"There's more energy and enthusiasm than last year. I am loving it."
"The players and coaches are working hard. We want to make a difference this year," he said.
Though Smith said he is pleased with the team's work ethic and commitment, he said he knows the Blue Eagles' return to title-contender status won't happen overnight.
"We still have a long way to go," he said.
"We'll continue to work hard and get after it and let the chips fall. We want to put a quality team on the field."
South Florence will provide the opposition in the Aug. 23 season-opener. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.


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Mountain View Chalet in Lake Placid
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- baths 3
- sleeps 8
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Year round sports paradise - skiing boating hiking
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Year-round fun and relaxation for all.
Guaranteed zero stress level.
The best of the Adirondacks is right outside your door!
With lodging for 8, the Mountain View Chalet is minutes from the Olympic
attractions. There is alpine skiing, xc skiing, wilderness skiing, ice
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The house has open-beamed ceilings, upstairs loft which includes the master
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Queen bedroom with private bath
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Steinway Grand Piano
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Lake Placid Horse Show,
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The Bengals Tuesday named Adam Zimmer the team's new assistant defensive backs coach.
Zimmer is the son of current Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.
Adam spent the previous three seasons with the Chiefs. In Kansas City, he was a defensive assistant/assistant linebackers coach.
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I've got an hour free. I've got some scrap supplies I haven't used. I have a bunch of crochet squares and motifs sitting around. What should I do? Take out the glue and add already-crocheted stash items to an unused craft supply item to make a small crochet lamp decor item, of course. What I made didn't come out perfect but it was just a tester for a larger project I'll eventually get around to completing!
The Supplies
I had a lot of craft supplies left from earlier this year when I received some David Tutera bridal supplies for a different craft project. One of the things I'd kept was a set of twelve little vellum lampshades. You wrap them into lampshade shape and then stick them on top of a wine glass or a cocktail glass and it makes a little lamp. You can put a tea light into the glass to get more of a real lamp effect.
I also had a full bag full of crochet squares and motifs that I had made in the past with scrap yarn.
The Simple Process
Find some cute motifs that go well together. Glue them directly onto the vellum. See what emerges.
A Few Tries
The blue hearts were easy to use since I just placed them randomly. With the colored blocks I was trying to cover much more of the vellum so when I wrapped the shade into the lamp shape it didn't work right away and I had to replace, relgue, etc. but for the most part I got the gist of what I wanted to do.
Not Perfect, But Cute
I didn't put a significant amount of time or effort into this project. I just wanted to get an idea of how the glue works on the vellum and how different motif layouts might look. I'd like to make a small set of these lamps (three or four) to display together in my home and for those I'll actually be more conscious of my selections. But in the meantime, I think these are pretty cute for a quick afternoon project.


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Home Depot Chooses Insider for Its New Chief Executive
Craig Menear, the president of its United States retail operations, will become president and chief executive of the company on Nov. 1.
August 22, 2014, Friday
MORE ON FRANK BLAKE AND: Appointments and Executive Changes , Home Depot Inc
Home Depot 2Q Profit Climbs 14 Percent
Home Depot's fiscal second-quarter net income surged 14 percent thanks to a rebound in its spring selling season.
August 19, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON FRANK BLAKE AND: Company Reports , Home Depot Inc
Home Depot Leads Weak Retail Sector Ahead of Spring Spending Thaw
The home improvement chain's first-quarter sales increased 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but it joined a variety of other retailers in missing earnings expectations.
May 21, 2014, Wednesday
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Mixed Results, but Strong Outlook, for Home Depot and Macy's
The companies, two of the country's biggest retailers, partly blamed a stormy January for slow sales, but they did well compared with other retailers.
February 26, 2014, Wednesday
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Home Depot Raises Forecast
The company's quarterly profit again beat estimates as homeowners resumed projects to improve their houses.
November 20, 2013, Wednesday
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Home Depot's First-Quarter Earnings Exceed Expectations
The largest home improvement chain increased its full-year earnings and revenue forecasts as online sales continued to improve.
May 22, 2013, Wednesday
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Post by Dan @ 03:12pm 12/10/12 | 0 Comments
Microsoft appears to have addressed a longstanding criticism with the Xbox LIVE service, with their customer support service now seemingly offering an account migration service to assist LIVE account holders that have relocated internationally to move their purchases to the new region (via: WMPoweruser, thanks Polygon).
Aussies users getting excited at the prospect of using it to dodge around region-blocks are going to be disappointed however, as the procedure is reportedly a manual process that can take up to six weeks and may disable your access entirely during that period. A post by an MS support rep on the official xbox forums details the caveats:
Some of the services and content that you are currently benefiting from in the country originally registered may not also be available in the country you are willing to migrate to.So if you move overseas, you can switch, but you might lose all your purchases, and don't expect to be able to access your Netflix, ESPN, or Hulu content and such if you've departed North America etc.
Oh how we wish there was a way to end all of this regional content licensing madness for good. Digging the term geofencing though, it sounds like some form of subterranean sword-fighting.
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Injuries an occupational hazard in modern game
Ewen McKenzie I was recently chatting to a good mate of mine, Simon from ruckingoodstats.com, about all things rugby, and we drifted onto the topic of injuries.
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It's question time but the answers could be a way off
Ewen McKenzie We are three rounds into the competition, which means we've hit the time of the season where questions are asked of everyone and everything. Nothing is immune to scrutiny.
There's only one set of stats that count at the end, the scoreline
Ewen McKenzie The importance of a fast start was never more prominent than in the Super Rugby qualifying finals last weekend.
Ewen McKenzie
A new spin on rotation policies
Ewen McKenzie There are a number of reasons why a coach might consider rotating players - and some are not as obvious as you may think.
Ewen McKenzie
Depth is the greatest test in Super Rugby
Ewen McKenzie The depth of talent within a squad is crucial for any Super Rugby campaign.
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Stressing the point behind World Cup upsets and controlled chaos
Ewen McKenzie I have been playing chess on my phone of late and it goes without saying that strategy is a critical element. Making the right decision under pressure in difficult circumstances is a must.
Ewen McKenzie
Risk-reward model pays dividends
Ewen McKenzie A major talking point heading into the Wallabies-All Blacks match on Sunday has been the number of injuries to both teams and the unavailability of several key players.


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A highlight of this trip was the Cruise Director, Dennis Charles. He is a talented performer in his own right. He hosted the Meet & Mingle and really made it the best one I have ever been to. As is typical, he was all over the ship but his wonderful personality really shined through.
The Jewel is still in great condition and I didn't notice any sign of wear and tear. She may be going in to dry dock in 2015 but doesn't need it now.
The fall colors were great in Acadia Park but we were to early for Maine. This is a great cruise if you suffer from motion sickness. Because the distance covered is small the ship averages less than 10 knots travel time.


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Virginia Giannino-Schaefer, 61, of Little Falls
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LITTLE FALLS - Virginia "Ginger" Giannino-Schaefer, 61, of Little Falls, died Jan. 21, 2013.
Born in Newark, she was a resident of Little Falls for 34 years. She was the office manager at Interactive Systems and Management, Little Falls.
Wife of the late Robert Schaefer. Mother of Jeffrey Giannino and his wife Caitlyn, Jennifer Baxter, Jodi Martino and her husband Anthony and the late Jennifer Lynn Giannino. Sister of Barbara, Edward, Robert and Patricia. Grandmother of Jillian, Matthew and Adriana.
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Guess the Tinseltown Ballerinas
Hollywood may be turning into Swan Lake with all of the lil ballerinas popping up around town. After Olive Cohen and Harlow Madden took their tutus for a spin outside, we were reminded just how popular the ballet outifts are with lil girls both in and out of Tinseltown. Take this quiz to see if you can identify the budding celeb baby ballerina.
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Which lil ballerina traded in her high heels for ballet slippers when attending class with her mama?
Honor Warren
Suri Cruise
Violet Affleck
2 of 6
Which lil girl looked like a prima ballerina while participating in her parents' wedding?
Ever Anderson
Nahla Aubry
Harlow Madden
3 of 6
Which budding ballerina clung tightly to her mama while wearing her tutu?
Mercy Ciccone
Violet Affleck
Nahla Aubrey
4 of 6
Which big sister took a break from her siblings to attend ballet class?
Viiolet Affleck
Coco Arquette
Leni Klum
5 of 6
Which tot brought her mom and brother along to her dance class?
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt
Sam Woods
Apple Martin
6 of 6
Which tot wore her ballerina outfit to preschool?
Coco Arquette
Liv Freundlich
Violet Affleck
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Maldon and Tiptree boss Terry Spillane's anger at defeat (From Maldon and Burnham Standard)
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Maldon and Tiptree boss Terry Spillane's anger at defeat
3:14pm Thursday 27th February 2014 in Sport
MALDON and Tiptree's defeat at Ware left manager Terry Spillane fuming.
The Jammers fell to a 2-1 defeat on Tuesday night in their Ryman League division one north encounter.
Maldon went 2-0 down within 14 minutes of the start of the game and Spillane was annoyed at the manner in which the goals were conceded.
Spillane said: "The players let me down on Tuesday.
"Both goals were down to player errors.
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New year again, and so far I'm off to a pretty decent start. Down 12 lbs for the new year, and setting some routines in place to keep things going. Yay for a solid deadline (turning 40) to make things a little more real. Low carb again, with a calorie limit added in. Exercise, at least 5 days a week…
Just got finished a three practice day for the kids. No exercise this morning I let myself get talked out of going swimming. Planning to get up tomorrow for body combat, have my clothes laid out. Tired now, signing off.
Workout plan - beginning with a home made plan to start, will add on help if I need to
Mon - swim AM
Tues - body combat AM
Wed - swim AM
Thurs - Body Combat AM
Fri - swim AM
Eventually I want to add back in walking/running, biking and weights, but from here until Halloween, I'm sticking with this plan.
Diet Wise, I'm sticking with Atkins. Not fanatic, but lowish carbs.
I'll come back and post my daily blog, but first some goals.
Columbus Day Oct 8-Starting weight 248.6 (size 24 comfortably/size 22 tightly)
Halloween Oct 31- 235 (size 22 comfortably )
Thanksgiving Nov 22-228(size 22 comfortably-squeezing into 20's)
Christmas Dec 25th - 220(size 20 comfortably)
Martin Luther king Jan 21 - 212(size 20 comfortably/tight 18's)
Valentines Feb 14th - 208(size 18 comfortably)
St. Pattys march 17th -200(size 18 comfortably/some tight 16's)
Easter March 31 - 195(size 16 comfortably)
Mother's Day May 12 - 188 (size 16 Comfortably
Memorial day May 27 - 185(size 16 comfortably/some tight 14's)
July 4th - 178(size 14 tight/comfortably)
Labor Day sept 2 - 170(size 14 comfortably/some tight 12s)
Columbus Day Oct 14 - 164 Size 12
Actually, this has been a pretty long journey and it's taken me a while to get back to the point that I feel focused. I have some goals, and a plan for getting there. No more excuses; I have the time, willpower and determination to do this.


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Tuesday, Feb 14, 2006
Logistics - Airlines
Jet Air stock sheds Sahara deal gains
Tunia Cherian George
Mumbai , Feb. 13
IN contrast to the market that has been touching new highs over the past month, the Jet Airways stock has been bogged down by a variety of factors: the financial performance results announced recently, the overall environment in which the company operates and the aggressive listing price of Rs 1,100.
The stock today closed at Rs 943.05 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. This represents a 17-per cent drop since January 1.
While the takeover of Sahara on January 19 was initially welcomed by the market and the stock gained Rs 21.20 to end at Rs 1,149.90 (on that day), the gains quickly evaporated.
Analysts say the deal has both positive and negative triggers for the stock.
A research head of a broking company said the acquisition of Air Sahara would require the airline to shell out some of its own funds. There may also be some equity dilution over the next few months.
According to another analyst, while the buy-out would have some negative impact on the financial side, it has positive triggers on the operational and business side for the airline.
"The performance of the Jet Airways stock is a function of the company's own performance in the recent past as well as the overall environment in which it is operating," said an analyst with an international consulting firm.
"On the one hand, it has to live with fuel prices, which are ruling strong at over $60 a barrel, and on the other, its yields and market share have come under pressure from the low-cost carriers," he said.
Over the past year, the airline's market share has dropped from nearly 45 per cent to stand at 36 per cent currently. Net profit in the third quarter dropped by nearly 53 per cent.
He adds that the stock listed at Rs 1,100, which was a steep price. "Though the share was over-subscribed at issue, investors now realise that the airline is not insulated from market forces," he said.
According to the broker, the international operations of the airline were bleeding the company, with fuel prices at record highs.
Taking a call on the future course of the scrip, he says investors would wait and watch how the stock performs at the current levels and the earnings potential at these levels.
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The fall seems to be my busiest time of the year for me as a chef and for leatherwork.Even with a hectic schedule i still manage to keep working on new stuff.New color mud flap "honey pooh bear" which matches the brooks saddle which gives me 4 colors to match your saddle,honey,black,brown,and dark red.Next i have leather washers available next week in a few colors creme,brown,black,dark green,and honey.Laced top tube covers are also in the works,laced chainstay cover,extracycle goods and more.Stay tuned for pics..
New Stuff !!! New Stuff!!
So i picked up this Univega from Recycled Cycles for dirt cheap a while back and built it up as my city/utility cruiser.It also works as a way to display my work while in transit. Right now im workin on a few new projects for spring release.Here's a few sneek peek pics of whats in store; Lace grips,min top tube protector,and the growler carrier. Really feeling great about how my business is coming along.Now i just need to work smarter not harder. Yeah I can't put the knives down yet!
Photo shoot
Doing a series of photo shoots with my friends.Yesterday was shoot number one with Andy Bokanev providing the skills.Shots came out great!thanks toJason,Joe, and Chris for coming out.Had a great time riding and hangin with friends Good lookin Andy on the shoot!Number 2 next weekend!
Always nice to see a happy customer!
What's new?
Well what do i have for a new batch of goodies?First off i want to introduce to you the "Olmstead" growler carrier.A two in one carrier that hold most 64 ouncers can be installed to your saddle or to your front bar with a light mount also.Still product testing right now but debuts in three weeks. Gettin alot of people craving it. Besides that there are the hub shiners with reflectors,spoke cards, key fobs leather beer cozies with belt loop attachment as well as a tall can version and more!My lil business is definitely on the up and up and growing fast!
"One who drinks deserves a proper vessel to house it."-T Leatherworks
Hittin the stores!
So finally everything is up and running.Now im hittin every bike shop in seattle to carry.Stopped by a new shop located on the burke gilman trail in fremont called Red Rooster Bicycles.Reynaldo the store owner has just opened carrying a few products and providing budget tuneups and more.Thanks Reynaldo for supporting local made product!
Up and running!
Ahh it feels good to be finally into production!Made my first order to Aaron's bicycle repair shop! This weekend i'll have product in the following stores;Back Alley Bicycle repair,Ride Cycles,R&E and Free Range.So things are on the up and up!Have a couple suprises for you guys this weekend so stay tuned!
Another hiccup………
Well i thought everything was going as planned but now i have a hiccup.The packaging was wrong and the company withe clicker press that die cuts my design is down indefinately.So that puts me down for about two weeks.Luckily i found another company that die cuts and found a bag company in woodinville.gonna head there tomorrow and get it figured out.The good thing is that i do have some product at my house and i have been stocking up on other items i can make at my house.Looking at november 1st as the release date.I apologize to everyone about this and looking to a positive fall.Cheers for now!
Setting up shop!
Well i've decided to setup a storefront !Starting the week of October 7th i will be open Sundays and mondays by appt only from 11am-5pm with the exception of later times for those who work past 5!so goto my contact page for any info and hope to see you soon CIAO!
Fall is upon us soon!
Hola everyone how are you all doing?This summer in Seattle was awesome!beautiful weather,people and of course bikes!It's been awhile since i've posted anything due to a hectic chef schedule (i love my job!) and a couple health issues.But i'm back and ready for the fall.Mind you i still want sun but nature is slowly taking it's turn as the drizzle slowly approaches.Well to start things off i've been in the lab (my apt.) working on new products to release this year and also getting my company running right.So the week of October 7th is the release date for T Leatherworks. This also includes an etsy shop as well as a small storefront i'm setting up at the lab.
Products coming out next month:
Mud flaps with a couple new colors
Limited edition run mud flaps (around halloween)
hub shiners with reflector
lace grip
top tube covers
cycling cap (new look and design)
apron (yeah thats right an apron)
There is more on the way;collaborations with other local companies)Cant wait to get the ball rolling so stay tuned for a possible launch party and more!Oh the gallery page is being updated as well!Hope to see you all with some T Leatherworks on your bike! CIAO!!!!!!!


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One R 1200 GS. One Mission – The best GS of all times.
The BMW R 1200 GS – the icon of all travel enduros. For 32 years "the GS" has been defining its segment and has proved to be the trusty companion on any motorcycle adventure. BMW Motorrad is now embarking on a new chapter of its success story and is yet again perfecting the icon R 1200 GS.
One R 1200 GS. One Feeling – Power in every situation.
Powerful, refined, and high revving. The R 1200 GS is powered by a new two cylinder opposed twin engine design delivering 125 hp (92 kW). Based on a new concept of combined air and liquid cooling and vertical flows through the cylinders, the engine operates efficiently, reliably, and with high torques at all times. Further improvements like the new wet clutch with antihopping feature, the electromotive throttle actuator E-Gas, and the optional "riding modes" make the opposed twin engine the perfect drive solution at the heart of the new R 1200 GS.
One R 1200 GS. One Emotion – Supreme control
The new R 1200 GS is ready for any terrain, thanks to the greater rigidity of its main frame and its enhanced Paralever and Telelever for even greater enduro steering accuracy. The optional Dynamic ESA configures the suspension automatically to the terrain and load state. The GS provides even more functions with the optional "riding modes", a set of four different configurations that can be retrieved at the push of a button.
One R 1200 GS. One Impression – Strong individuality.
At first glance, the "new one" too is a genuine GS: robust, dynamic, and full of character. Revised surfaces and a perfect finish underscore its high quality character. The new cooling concept was integrated seamlessly into the distinctive design, and the visual emphasis moved to the front. The new R 1200 GS now gives the impression of more balance and power. Thanks to its extensive range of options, the R 1200 GS is absolutely unique. With an innovative, unique LED headlamp, cross spoke wheels, and the three extensive equipment variants, everyone can convert this enduro into "his" GS.
One World. One R 1200 GS: The Tour of Your Life.
An adventure like no other. 5 riders, 5 continents, one bike. With the introduction of the R 1200 GS, BMW Motorrad launched a world tour, better known as "One World. One R 1200 GS."
The tour took riders to Laos, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe and the United States. The best scenes (photos and videos) were captured and are now available in DVD format. Experience a round-the-world motorcycle adventure on this DVD.


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The One Agency We Trust More Today than in the 90s
by Jonathan Singer, Sun Apr 18, 2010 at 11:14:10 PM EDT
A lot of interesting and ominous data from the latest Pew poll worth sorting through tonight. But one point that stood out to me as particularly surprising is the comparison of sentiments towards various government agencies today versus in 1997.
Over the past decade, Americans views towards a majority of the federal government agencies polled by Pew have declined significantly. Only a small handful of agencies, like the FBI and the Veterans Administration, have seen their favorability ratings hold firm.
The one agency to see its numbers increase significantly in the past 13 years? You wouldn't guess it, but the Internal Revenue Service. That's right, us Americans like the IRS more than we did in the 1990s -- a lot more. While just three-in-eight Americans viewed the IRS favorably a dozen years ago, that number has grown to nearly half (47 percent) at last tally. While this still makes the IRS one of the lesser liked federal agencies, it does suggest that anti-tax sentiments might not be quite as virulent as some might have us believe.


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CATEGORIES Independent, Sundance, Obits, Cinematical Indie, Sundance Film Festival, CinematicalIt is going to be tough for awhile, looking up at the Trust poster on my wall. For as big a fan of Hal Hartley's films as I am, I was taken aback by the news this morning that actress Adrienne Shelley, who starred in Hartley's films The Unbelievable Truth and, of course, Trust, was found dead in her office on Wednesday evening. The cause of death is still unknown, even after an autopsy was performed Thursday, though police are awaiting more results from that autopsy.
I always thought of Shelly as an important part of the New York independent film scene, not just for her Hartley roles, which were her first, but also because she never really broke into Hollywood despite all the buzz she received in the early '90s. She called New York home and even titled her first directorial feature Sudden Manhattan. Her second film, I'll Take You There won her a best director award at the U.S. Comedy Festival, and her third, Waitress, which stars Keri Russell and Nathan Fillion, just recently finished shooting. As far as acting, she'd recently appeared in Factotum, but she was more interested in focusing on writing and directing, and taking care of her 3-year-old daughter. It is unfortunate that we'll never get to see how successful her filmmaking career could have been.
Shelly was waiting to hear whether or not Waitress would screen at Sundance in January when she died. I'd like to suggest that the festival not only give the film a slot, but also give her a special tribute of some kind as well.
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Fitness routine gets personal
Date: May 20, 2009
by: Molly Schechter
I am physically fortunate in many ways. My body type comes from a statuesque paternal grandmother rather than from my late mother, who was petite and struggled with weight all her life. When I was 50 years old, I realized that I was going to be inhabiting this vehicle for a few more decades, so I hired a personal trainer. Thirteen years ago, at age 55, I became one. The usual joint diseases aside, I enjoy fundamentally good health, so, by virtually any measure, I have little about which to complain.
At the same time, my weigh-ins now register five pounds more than the beginning of the year. I would like to have more defined buttocks. I suffer every woman's dread of saggy upper arms and another issue of aging — poor balance. And, given that half my genes come from a father who lived to be 97-and-a-half years old,
I may still be looking forward to a few more decades in this body.
Fitness professionals are pretty good about working out. We actually do practice what we preach. At the same time, we have to motivate ourselves — not the easiest thing in the world to do. And, in my case, my workout was in a rut. I've been doing the same things for so long that my body has learned to do them with less effort. (The reason for that: I have devoted most of my continuing education units to advancing my understanding of yoga and Pilates versus the strength-and-cardiovascular training.) Bottom line: My personal workout was in pretty dire need of an overhaul.
I needed to hire a personal trainer, lousy economic environment or not. So I did, selecting Tim Watnem at Balance Health & Fitness in downtown Sarasota. He was my first choice because I need someone who understands the "mature body."
My selection of a trainer was not a casual decision, and it never should be. I have talked extensively with and written about one of Watnem's longtime clients. I referred a couple of friends to him and even worked out with one of them and him on several occasions.
Having finished teaching at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center at the end of April, I have Tuesday and Thursday mornings free. So, I committed to two sessions a week for 10 weeks and paid for them upfront — my choice, to be sure I stayed the course. Writing this column is another strategy for being sure I stick to my commitment. Readers kindly have taken an interest on the few past occasions when I have written about myself, and I will not be surprised to be asked, "How is your training going?"
My first session with Watnem was a fitness evaluation with measurements, including the always-frightening, body-composition analysis — the calipers. I weighed in at 130 pounds; my body fat is 22% — within the range designated "fitness" by the American Council on Exercise standards (see box). Pretty good, especially for my age. But it could be better. Watnem wanted to know my goals, and I gave him two words: balance and buttocks. (I probably said "butt," but this is a family newspaper.)
We are off and running, four sessions into the 20 I have scheduled. I am learning that the biggest change in muscle strength and endurance training is a shift — a huge shift — from isolation to integration and from working a muscle individually to working multiple muscles in harmony like they work in the real world. I can tell you this: It makes exercise a lot more fun.
It is great fun to be working out with a trainer once again after all these years. I particularly love the pre- and post-workout stretches, and I encourage each of you to ratchet up your fitness activity during the lazy, hazy days.
Molly Schechter is an ACE-certified personal trainer, with a specialty in older adult fitness plus YogaFit Instructor Training and a Power Pilates(tm) Mat Certification. She teaches classes at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. E-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Mazel tov to Klauber and Mancini
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.
Bob Havel celebrates 90 years with family members
Bob Havel recently celebrated his 90th birthday on Longboat Key with 24 members of his family.


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Making Strides by Surgical Sweeties!!! - over 1 year ago
"We work for a surgeon who takes care of women battling breast cancer. It was an honor to wear these shirts while we fundraised and supported our local community. The shirts were a huge hit both at our breast cancer awareness walk and at our hospital during breast cancer awareness month. Thank you so much, again! -- Love, Dr. Christian Birkedal's Surgical Sweeties in Daytona Beach, Florida "


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Mosaic Intelligence Report: Whitewashing Gitmo
This episode points out the similarities between the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay.
Is it interrogation, or torture? Trial or travesty? Was 9/11 a crime, or an act of war? This episode looks at the different terminology used by media outlets around the world as they covered developments in the "War on Terror".
Global Pulse: Guantanamo Bay - The Constitution Asserted
In a stunning decision in June 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court declares even suspected foreign terrorists have legal protections under the Constitution.
Filmmaker Alex Gibney on Torture as a Political Tool
The "Taxi to the Dark Side" director discusses the use of torture to draw out false information for political purposes.
Filmmaker Alex Gibney on Torture and Responsibility
Gibney speaks about the need for accountability and responsibility regarding torture at the very top of the chain in command.
Thomas Ricks on Bush Legacy and Accountability
The Washington Post journalist and author of the acclaimed book "Fiasco" predicts that the Bush administration will be judged harshly by history, especially for their use of torture.
Spotlight: Torture - We Have Ways of Making You Talk
This investigative documentary examines the interrogation practices at the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention facility, and includes testimonials recounting various methods of abuse conducted at the base.
The Prisoner Or: How I Planned to Kill Tony Blair
This doc details the absurd comedy of errors where one freedom-loving Iraqi journalist ends up in Abu Ghraib.
The President versus David Hicks
This is the first serious documentary about Australian David Hicks and his five-year detention in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Mahvish Khan Discusses "My Guantanamo Diary"
Spurred by the detainment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, young American lawyer Khan decided to offer help to the detainees.
Protect the Human at Amnesty International
Code Pink: Women for Peace urges you to remind President Barack Obama of the promises he made for peace before he was elected. This Code Pink video has footage of Obama promising a withdrawal from Iraq, an end to torture, and the closure of Guantanamo Bay prison.
On April 16, 2009, the Department of Justice released four secret memos used by the Bush administration to justify torture. Read the memos here (links to PDFs):
Spencer Ackerman: "One Law For Them, Another Law For Us"
Truthout: "Why the Faithful Approve of Torture"
Common Dreams: "Obama Returns to Bush Era on Guantánamo"
Mark Danner: If Everyone Knew, Who's to Blame?
Common Dreams: "Obama's Duty to Prosecute Torturers"
Real Clear Politics: "Even If It Works, U.S. Shouldn't Torture"
Naomi Wolf in the Huffington Post: "Don't Prosecute -- and Scapegoat -- Torture Operatives; Go for the Top"
Boston Globe's Jeff Jacoby: "A Tortured Debate Over the 'Torture Memos'
Truthdig's Chris Hedges on Torture, Human Rights and the Need for Reverend Wright
Daily Beast's Bruce Fein: "How Obama Excused Torture"
CBS News Legal Analyst Andrew Cohen: "Feds Need Torture Commission Now"
Scott Horton in Harper's Magazine: "Licensed to Kill"
From The Daily Beast: Some of CIA Director Leon Panetta's top advisors, including the number 2 and 3 posts at the CIA, were involved in torture program
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Jane Mayer in the New Yorker: "The Hard Cases"
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HUDSON, Wis. (AP) - A man has pleaded guilty to killing his three young daughters at their home in western Wisconsin, but still maintains he shouldn't be held responsible because he was insane.
Thirty-five-year-old Aaron Schaffhausen changed his plea Thursday after more than a day of legal wrangling about what kind of evidence would be allowed at his trial. He answered yes when the judge asked if he was guilty.
Jury selection is due to begin Monday in St. Croix County Circuit Court.
The change-in-plea means prosecutors won't have to prove Schaffhausen killed his daughters at their River Falls home last July. The defense will have to prove he had a mental disease or defect, and that he lacked substantial capacity to appreciate that what he did was wrong or couldn't control his impulses.
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) - The defense says a North Dakota man accused of killing his three daughters in Wisconsin might admit to the crimes but maintain an insanity claim. Defense attorney John Kucinski says Aaron Schaffhausen might change his plea Wednesday and just have an insanity phase of the trial. Schaffhausen is expected to appear at a hearing today.
His trial is scheduled to begin Monday. The Minot construction worker faces three counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the July 10 deaths of his daughters, 11-year-old Amara, 8-year-old Sophie and 5-year-old Cecilia. The sisters were killed at their River Falls home.
In January, Schaffhausen added a plea of not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. Kucinski would not explain why his client might change his plea.


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Heavy Seas - Letter Of Marque 2010 (Rye Porter) - Heavy Seas Beer
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3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
08-08-2014 02:54:25 | More by wrightst
4.25/5 rDev +7.9%
11-29-2013 01:02:26 | More by weezarc
3.75/5 rDev -4.8%
11-24-2013 20:44:01 | More by BillRoth
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
10-22-2013 19:33:21 | More by RBorsato
West Virginia
4.25/5 rDev +7.9%
06-23-2013 19:22:44 | More by MarvinSnyder
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
01-19-2013 19:26:42 | More by szmnnl99
South Carolina
3.28/5 rDev -16.8%
Served from bottle into a Heavy Seas imperial pint (proper!). Poured a massively dark brown with a one finger very light tan head that subsided to a minimal amount quickly. Maintained phenomenal lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, roasted malt, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, spice, rye, and subtle wheat. The flavor was of sweet malt, roasted malt, dark chocolate, metallic, spice, earth, and rye. It had a light feel on the palate with medium carbonation. Overall this was a fairly decent brew. The spicy/rye aspect on the flavor of this brew totally dominated it which was unfortunate. You could tell it was a porter underneath, but the spicy aspect wouldn't allow it to shine through at all. Kind of sad in a way honestly. Worth trying at least once if you can and if you like rye in your beer. But I wouldn't go out of my way to do so.
11-21-2012 12:16:33 | More by thagr81us
4.08/5 rDev +3.6%
Pours a deep, dark brown with minimal light penetration. Big, fluffy, tan head over 2" high develops in the initial, reasonably gentle pour. Retention is phenomenal. Some good but scattered lace.
Smell is hops, roasted malt, molasses and rye. Hops hits first and hardest.
Taste is toasted malt, rye, hops and faint molasses. Well balanced.
Smooth, slightly drying. Warming from the first sip. Medium plus bodied, effervescence on the lighter side of medium. A delicious, well executed, brew.
11-21-2012 03:52:31 | More by PorterLambic
3.75/5 rDev -4.8%
07-02-2012 01:57:54 | More by Redglimmer
North Carolina
4/5 rDev +1.5%
04-09-2012 21:11:03 | More by jak
4/5 rDev +1.5%
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4/5 rDev +1.5%
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4/5 rDev +1.5%
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3/5 rDev -23.9%
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District of Columbia
4/5 rDev +1.5%
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4/5 rDev +1.5%
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4.5/5 rDev +14.2%
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4/5 rDev +1.5%
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4/5 rDev +1.5%
11-15-2011 03:55:03 | More by oline73
4.03/5 rDev +2.3%
Pours dark brown with a huge frothy beige head that lasted through out, and a sticky thick lace that will be there in the morning, lol. Nose is surprisingly hoppy and spicy... only slightly roasty. Smells a bit more like a "black IPA" and tastes like one. Hops come through more than anything else, but the rye adds some spice, Full body and Some toasty malt. I was hoping for more "Porter" flavor, but this is still a fine beer. Rye was a nice touch.
09-24-2011 12:46:06 | More by beergod1
4/5 rDev +1.5%
I picked up a bottle of Letter Of Marque 2010 last week for $4.99 at The Lager Mill. I was looking for something different to try and when I saw this was marketed as Rye Porter I thought I would give it a chance since I have never seen a Rye Porter before, so lets see how it goes. Vintage 2010. Poured from a brown 22oz bottle into a pint glass.
A- The label on this beer is just ok looking, this is my least favorite label from the mutiny fleet. It poured a very deep and dark copper color that is borderline brown with a nice ruby hue when held to the light. It had three and a half fingers worth of fluffy and chunky off white head that died down to a thick layer that stayed the rest of the time and it clung to the glass and left some nice lacing.
S- The first thing I pick up is the loads of malts and grains that are in this beer. The aroma is on the sweet side and the malts impart some grainy aromas along with nice roasted malts that have a slight coffee aroma. The rye is evident in the aroma and it adds a nice spicy complexity that mixes nicely with the rather aggressive hop aroma that is earthy, grassy and slightly soapy.
T- The taste starts out with some mildly toasted malts that impart a slight black coffee flavor along with a little bit of bitter chocolate, but those flavors are quickly over taken by the rye which lends its typical spicy flavors and makes for a nice transition from the malts to the hops. The hops are pretty prominent, even with being over a year old I still pick up a nice dose of earthy, grassy, and a little bit of citrus hops which make for a pretty heavy hop profile even after all this time. The finish had medium amount of bitterness to it and the aftertaste was a little chocolaty and roasty. Alcohol was noticeable but not overwhelming, it could have been hidden a little better.
M- Smooth, medium bodied, and for carbonation it was on the high side of medium which worked very well with this beer.
Overall I thought this was a good beer, but I don't think it comes close to being what a proper American Porter should be, but here in the states we like to think outside the box and do things a little different and that is the kind of spirit that embodies this beer, so I am not going to hold that against it, it is what is, which to me seems more like a Dark RyePA. I was unsure how this bottle was going to turn out since it is over a year old and Porters aren't the best candidates for aging, and after reading about how hoppy this was when first released I had no clue as to what to expect, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised by how well the lightly roasted malts and the rye went together and the hops seemed to have held up nicely and are still a major player in this beer. What I liked most about this beer was the mouthfeel, it fit this beer perfectly. What I liked least about this beer was the alcohol presence and I thought it could have used a little more roast. One bottle of this is all I would want so it isn't the most drinkable, but it still goes down nice and smooth. I think there's one more left at the store which I may buy since I doubt I will find this again but I would rather find this years Letter of the Marque, the Dubbel. If you see this sitting around, don't be afraid to give it a try, it's still drinking good, just don't expect a robust porter with some rye in it, this beer is some other type of beast. This turned out to be another good beer from the mutiny fleet, I would like to see what else the fleet has to offer.
08-23-2011 03:54:27 | More by StoutHunter
4.03/5 rDev +2.3%
A: deep, deep copper-black color, great creamy tan head
S: chewy, grainy, nice hops but more malt
T: nice beer, chocolate, roasted grain up front, with nice traditional bitter finish but not over the top, well-balanced, rye adds some very nice spiciness to the overall taste, well-done
M: velvety mouthfeel from good carbonation that isn't gassy and also rye
D: nice drinkability, I would possibly cut the IBUs just a little bit to bring more of the malt forward but all-in-all, very drinkable
01-17-2011 01:36:01 | More by wisrarebeer
3.88/5 rDev -1.5%
A- A dark, transparent brown liquid with some ruby highlights when held to a light. The thin, light brown head is extraordinarily creamy and leaves some nice lacing as it works its way down the glass. The liquid is a bit translucent for my tastes, but the head saves it.
S- Roastiness including a bit of coffee, some rye, and a definitie hop presence. Unique for a porter.
T- Rye, dark chocolate, light smokiness, and a definite hop edge. Very unique, tasty, and intriguing- although unlike any porter I have had before.
M- Surprisingly smooth and creamy body with a nice carbonation bite. Very enjoyable.
D- A very unique porter that grew on me the more I got into it. Recommended.
12-31-2010 04:11:23 | More by david131
4.08/5 rDev +3.6%
Review from notes taken on 12/15/10.
From a bomber into a pint glass, this brew appears dark brown in color with some lighter brown around the edges and reddish clarity through the body. Two fingers of fluffy head appear and hold strong. As it recedes, it leaves spotty lacing about the glass.
The aroma includes a bold hop character smelling of herbal hops with some fruity citrus notes, pine and slightly mineral-like. There is a fresh grain quality, slightly sweet with a touch of chocolate. Alcohol fills the back of the nose bringing it all together.
The taste upfront includes fruity alcohol and a display of hops including citrus, herbs and pine. A light dark grainy chocolate taste fills out the mid palate. A lingering spiciness and bitter hops coupled with the bitterness of burnt grain resides inside the mouth along with an indication of warming alcohol.
This is a medium bodied brew with a smooth feel and moderate amount of carbonation. Well rounded overall. It has a lingering flavor of coffee that comes out as it warms that is enjoyable.
12-24-2010 17:22:38 | More by stakem
4/5 rDev +1.5%
For $5, I couldn't pass up on this. Thanks, Jamie.
A dark, reddish brown with a dense, creamy, light brown head with good retention and lacing, this is a good looking porter. Maybe a shade lighter than I expected, but it's still fine.
The beer's been around for almost 8 months and it's still hoppy as hell. Plenty of pine is present, moderately resiny with some spruce and fir. A little chocolate and cocoa are also present. Roast character is moderate, and there isn't much bitter/burnt malt character. For the most part, the rye's overshadowed here, though there is a touch of it present on the nose, along with some spicy alcohol. As it warms up, the chocolate really grows, improving quite dramatically.
The malt character that I found lacking on the nose is present on the palate. A nice level of roasted malt, a little bit of burnt malt bitterness and some caramel sweetness are all present. While I typically don't care for hopped-up porters, this is actually quite nice. The pine/fir/spruce in combination with the light chocolate is quite fitting for the season. Rye is moderate, lending a light spice character. This works especially well with the pine hops, and the juicy, hoppy finish is pretty enjoyable. Medium in body with moderate carbonation, this feels pretty good on the palate. The finish has a nice blend of hops, chocolate, a little caramel and a spicy, rye character. Very, very enjoyable.
12-17-2010 01:08:44 | More by DefenCorps
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RICHARD FROST, A Day Away
---- — Editor's Note: This is the first installment in a series detailing Richard Frost's cross-country train trip.
My co-worker Amy dropped me off at the Plattsburgh train station on an ordinary Thursday. Her quizzical expression constituted the only tip-off that this was unusual. In fact, everyone who knew about my plan had given me incredulous looks. Maybe the skepticism came from knowing my destination wasn't Albany, or even New York City, but California.
No degree of disbelief was likely to dissuade me. I wanted to go all the way across the country on an itinerary that included the original transcontinental rail route. And I wanted to begin just down the road at my local depot.
Those waiting for the train exhibited a relaxed sense of anticipation. We heard the whistle somewhere in the direction of the Macdonough Monument; then the silver engine rolled into view. I jumped aboard and grabbed a seat on the left, so as to maximize views along Lake Champlain. Duffle bag and backpack safely stowed on an overhead rack, camera and notebook at the ready, I began my journey.
All American passenger trains are Amtrak, but we started on track once part of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. At one time D & H monopolized both rail traffic and steamboat routes here in northeastern New York. Unfortunately, I couldn't catch a glimpse of Hotel Champlain, now Clinton Community College, originally built by D & H to stimulate passenger traffic.
Bucolic farm scenes, orchards and mountains alternated to form the backdrop. Views along the lake are high points. Deep rock cuts testify to the challenge of building track through the region. There's a spectacular vista over the Essex County Fairgrounds in Westport, to Lake Champlain and its islands, with silhouettes of Vermont's Green Mountains at the horizon. We stopped briefly at Westport's vintage rail terminal; it doubles as a professional theater in summer.
We rolled into a siding to let a northbound train go through. Known as a "shuffle move," the brief stop gave me time to get a microwaved cheeseburger for lunch. The shore steepened as we raced a blue heron into Port Henry. That community's compact stone depot with its squat turret is a personal favorite, even more so in comparison to the sterile brick shelter that serves Ticonderoga. A look back provided a view of the famous fort.
At Whitehall I saw locks of the Champlain Canal. For a brief period, canal, rail tracks and modern road run in parallel, essentially a condensed history of transportation in the region. Fort Edward offered another classic rail depot, this one built of yellow clapboard. Now terrain began to flatten, and signs of development intensified. At Saratoga we were greeted by a modern brick terminal that marked a clear departure from the traditional. When the train got to Schenectady, I disembarked.
Schenectady's station, built in 1973, replaced the 1908 Union Station. Its location allows easy strolling to downtown, but I spent the time browsing displays on the city's connection to railroads. Schenectady Locomotive Works began operations in 1851; by 1901 it had become the American Locomotive Company. Five decades later, ALCO survived as the only steam engine manufacturer successfully making the switch to diesel production.
The Lake Shore Limited, Amtrak's train from New York and Boston to Chicago, roared in almost exactly on schedule. Sleeping car attendant Tom Finnegan helped hoist my luggage aboard, then showed me to my quarters.
My roomette was as compact as possible. A seat folds up to reveal a toilet; the sink folds down from the wall. Two comfortable lounge chairs would be transformed into a double-decker bed while I was at dinner. Add a couple of cup holders, a hinged tray and ample reading lights, and I was set for the night.
My room was on the right, but I managed fleeting glimpses of the Barge Canal and Mohawk River opposite. As the sun began setting ahead of us, we passed through remnants of industrial landscape. Boarded brick factories, tall square towers and long warehouses occasionally revealed their identities (Bowlers Brewery, Amsterdam Bedding) in faded paint.
Bright blue silos marked still-operating farms. An array of small 19th century downtowns such as Fonda made their appearance. I spotted a turreted Queen Anne home here, a flat-roofed Italianate house there.
Let me lay to rest fears of meals on a train resembling airline food. Every meal turned out to be quite good, from the New York strip steak I enjoyed en route to Chicago, to the final breakfast as we arrived in California. There are no tables for singles or even pairs in the dining car. Every meal meant meeting new people and hearing new stories. On the first night, I dined with a food manufacturer on his way to a major convention in Chicago.
By the time dinner ended, darkness had set in, so sightseeing was limited to armchair experience. I read a history of Chicago for a while, pored over a map of the train route, then settled in for a good night's sleep.
Tom woke me at 7 with coffee and a copy of USA Today. I glanced out the window at cows grazing on pastures stretching to Lake Erie, then caught a quick shower (no line!). At breakfast, I met a couple from England who had flown to New York specifically to ride the train across America. By the time I finished eating (a satisfying vegetarian omelet), farmland had given way to the industrial Midwest.
Elkhart, Ind., announced itself with acres of motor homes, trailers and campers. I knew it was the home of Winnebago; I learned it's also the birthplace of Conn musical instruments and Alka-Seltzer. We passed South Bend (though without spotting Notre Dame), then traversed a gauntlet of huge grain elevators and electrical grid towers (infrastructure on parade). Rail yards at Hammond offered a staggering complexity that I had no hope of understanding.
We neared our destination. I spotted a commercial canal, steeples, the occasional rounded top of a mosque, U.S. Cellular Field (sterile commercial name of what the White Sox once called Comiskey Park), the Chicago River (nicely landscaped on one bank, chockoblock with warehouses on the other) and the beginnings of a glittering skyline. The train entered a tunnel. Minutes later my steward shouted "Chicago."
I gathered my things and headed up into Union Station.
Chicago offers plenty of sightseeing options. I enjoyed the advantage of having my niece Susan, a graphic designer and Chicago resident, as a guide.
Stop No. 1 was the Museum of Science and Industry. Only surviving building of the famed White City from the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, it was renovated as a science museum with funding from Julius Rosenwald, chairman of Sears Roebuck and Company. Rosenwald, one of the country's leading philanthropists during the first half of the 20th century, had a Clinton County link — his wife, Augusta Nusbaum, grew up in Plattsburgh.
I focused on railroad exhibits, beginning with the sleek stainless steel Pioneer Zephyr, launched in 1934 as one of the country's first aerodynamic trains. A cutaway engine and accompanying diagrams taught me how diesel locomotives serve as generators, producing electricity to drive DC current motors on each wheel.
Tour guide Dennis ushered me through the baggage and club cars, then the observation car in which celebrities like John Wayne and Bob Hope lounged. Life-size figures depicted the excitement of such a well-equipped train, the first boasting baseboard heating, air conditioning, a radio car and a full kitchen (meals were served by the Zephyrettes).
Early locomotives on display included a full-size replica of the John Stevens, built in 1825, and extolled by its inventor as surpassing the capacity of horse-drawn cars for carrying freight. An 1893 engine manufactured near Albany became the first to exceed 100 mph.
The museum features an enormous model-train layout portraying the route from Chicago to Seattle.
Its most famous exhibit (also one of its oldest) guides visitors through a simulated coal mine. At another installation, kids (and adults) learn concepts of computer-aided design and robotics, then customize their own toys and watch them go through the assembly line.
Susan insisted a baseball fan coming all the way to Chicago should see Wrigley Field. Built in 1914, this stadium hosts the hometown Cubs; it also played a prominent role in the movies "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "A League of Their Own." Our enthusiastic guide Jan led us on a mile and a half of walking — much of it straight up. We toured the press box and clubhouses, climbed to the topmost patio for spectacular views and strolled along center field to the manually operated scoreboard.
We also visited the National Veterans Art Museum, with its often challenging and poignant artwork created by military veterans.
Over three days we sampled Ethiopian food at Demura, Latin American cuisine at D'Noche, a southern-style breakfast at Feed, plus Chicago-style hot dogs and pizza. I felt well fortified for the continuation of my journey.


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Date of News Release: 05/26/09
(Frankfort, Ky.) -- Preliminary statistics* indicate that seven people died in seven separate crashes on Kentucky's roadways during the Memorial Day holiday period, which began at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22 and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 25. Last year, there were nine fatalities during the Memorial Day holiday period.
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Today's topics: Bud Selig gets a statue, Corey Hart is thirsty, and Seth McClung gives a great interview.
Today's topics: Waiver wire success, expectations for Rick Peterson, and hitting pitches down the middle.
Today's topics: Marco Estrada, the crazy path of Tim Dillard, and Chris Smith.
Martin Maldonado and Efrain Nieves are listed on the roster for Puerto Rico, and Luis Cruz will be playing for Mexico. Carlos Gomez is not on the roster for the Dominican Republic. Maldonado, by the way, is starting at catcher for Puerto Rico today. Former Brewers playing in the tournament include Nelson Figueroa (DR), Bill Pulsipher (PR) and Raul Casanova (PR). The tournament begins with a game between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico at 1:30 pm today on MLB Network.
Today's topics: Chris Smith, Rick Peterson, Carlos Gomez and the Caribbean World Series.
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