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Buccaneers head coach and defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has made the defense's job in 2010 very easy to understand. For the defense Morris has laid out a few simple words for the players to focus on for next season. After the first round of OTAs (organized team activities), Morris explained the identity the defense is working on establishing for the 2010 season.
"When talking about establishing things, I'll give you some of the core examples like practice habits, but the attitude is score and get the ball back," said Morris. "When we were really good on defense. Many thought our idea was to lead the league in yardage. That's how you become the number one defense. A lot of people thought we were trying to stuff the run and hold them. I didn't care about those stats. We were trying to score or get the ball back for our offense. That's what is going to determine when you're good. Back in 2002 I think we led the league in turnovers, and I think we broke a record. I'm not sure. I know we did on touchdowns. We scored six times on defense, and four more in the playoffs. They called one back by Ronde Barber in the San Francisco game. Those are the things we are trying to establish those core beliefs.
"You ask anybody on the defense what their job is, they probably won't know what you're talking about. But if I ask them they'll say 'score, get the ball back.' Whenever they get that question that should be the standard response."
The player that will be leading the Bucs to get in position to 'score, get the ball back' is Mike (middle) linebacker Barrett Ruud. The Buccaneers captain almost broke the franchise's record for tackles in a season. Last year Ruud had 205 tackles, two tackles for a loss, eight passes broken up, one forced fumble, and one interception. Ruud's tackle total was second only to Hardy Nickerson's 214 tackles in 1993. Despite the production there was criticism of Ruud as the Bucs finished last in the NFL in run defense.
"Barrett and everybody else on defense struggled early on," said Morris. "There's no secret there. We all had our issues. Then you go back and look at the stats and see that he led the team in tackles. He led the team as being a leader and re-establishing when we took over in the last six, and he played at a high level."
Tampa Bay played the first 10 games of the season under defensive coordinator Jim Bates. The Bucs defense never was able to excel in Bates' system. After struggling to defend the run and prevent big plays through the air, Morris took over as defensive coordinator for the final six contests of the season. In the last six games of 2009 the defense played much better, and held opponents to an average of close to 17 points per game.
"We're excited about it because we're building on what we did the last six weeks," said Ruud. "In all honesty we put in all that stuff on the fly last year. We did a good job with that in not really knowing what we were going to do. That's what OTAs are for, is to detail your assignments. I think all of us are really excited about what Raheem is doing with the defense."
Another reason for the optimism about the Bucs defense stems from the acquisitions that the team made last month. In the 2010 NFL Draft the Buccaneers used their first two picks on defensive tackles. Oklahoma product Gerald McCoy was selected with the third-overall pick and UCLA standout Brian Price was taken with their first pick in the second round. Those two will pair up with second-year pro Roy Miller to form the rotation at defensive tackle. Morris believes that Ruud will help the young defensive tackles early on, and the young tackles will make things easier for Ruud.
"We talked about it on draft day. It starts up front. It establishes a push. It establishes where you want to be. What side of the line of scrimmage you want to play on," said Morris. "They are definitely going to benefit from Barrett Ruud. He was if not the first call, the second call after both selections. You call him and let him know what we are going to get done. He's all in. I don't know if he took flak, but he shouldn't have because he's the general. He is one of those guys that you need to play with and you want to play with. He's the general, and I can't say enough good things about him. I can't say how fired up he is to have those guys in front of him. We'll continue to get better and better for him, and play around him."
Ruud, 27, is playing on a one-year contract, and is slated to be an unrestricted free agent next offseason. While not having a long-term commitment from the Buccaneers organization Ruud (6-2, 241) is still coming to One Buc Place and attending all of the team's voluntary workouts.
"I think that Barrett is a professional," said Morris. "The things he's been able to do is eliminate his personal matters whatever they may have been. I tell the guys all the time what Monte Kiffin used to say to us, I don't care what's going on in your life. When you come in this building you absolutely embrace it and do football. Once you leave out of here you go right back to that personal life. It'll be waiting for you. I promise you. Once you get here in this building, or at your desk, whatever point it is where you turn it off and hit click. Barrett takes it home with him because that is the type of player he is, and he has the ability to do that. That's him. That's the character. That's the guys we want. That's the hunger and commitment you look for. It is more about the team than his individual contract. It is about the guys he's playing with. Its' about Ronde Barber. Its' about Quincy Black. It's the people you play next to and in front of, and it means a lot to him."
A year ago Ruud held out of the Bucs OTAs because he was unhappy with his contract. This year Ruud has decided to attend them. Bucs left tackle Donald Penn has decided to go the route that Ruud took a year ago, and skip all the voluntary practices because of his contract status. Ruud said he hasn't spoken with Penn about the decision.
"Yeah it is definitely your own call," Ruud said. "I think Donald has proven he's a very good left tackle. I hope things go well for him. Whatever route he takes I'm sure he's thought long and hard about it. He's got to do what he's got to, but he's definitely a good player.
"I think as long as you keep playing well, things are going to work out for you. Donald has showed that since he started he's been very good. As long as he keeps with that he'll be fine."
Penn has expressed that he would like to sign a long-term contract with the Buccaneers, and Ruud was asked if he feels the same way, "Yeah definitely, I like it down here."
Morris was asked about how safety Sean Jones is coming along. Jones was one of the few free agents that Tampa Bay signed this offseason.
"He is one of the new toys, him and Reggie [Brown]. They've showed up and they've made an impact," Morris said. "You see why Sean was one of those guys that led this league in interceptions, or was in the top four or five guys in picks the last couple of years because of his ball awareness, ball skills, and his eye control. He does so many of those things well. Now you're getting him into your system and he's picking it up. He has his rosetta stone out right now translating our language. As soon as he finishes the process of his rosetta stone he might be a pretty good player."
Morris presented 10 local students with scholarships totaling $10,000 at the Bucs OTA on Wednesday. The students receive need-based funding for college, and submitted essays and applications explaining the need for the scholarship. The scholarship winners are:
Hilario Cabrera, Leto High School
Alyssa Carson, Alonso High School
Raidel Martinez, Jefferson High School
Amber Mirajkar, King High School
Brett Palaschak, Spoto High School
Fernanda Pierre, Hillsborough High School
Brandon Proctor, Gaither High School
Melissa Ramirez, Middleton High School
Cesar Rodriguez, Lennard High School
Deena Wang, Robinson High School
"Since I became the head coach I've tried to focus on something and that is education," said Morris. "We want to focus on education. It helped me get to where I wanted to get to. It is not about being a Rhodes scholar or the smartest guy on the block, it is about letting kids know the importance of education and getting through so they can become successful."


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TERRE HAUTE — Virginia "Ginny" Gillam, 62, Terre Haute, formerly of Logansport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at Normal Living Life Home, Terre Haute.
She was born Dec. 24, 1950, in Kokomo to Robert J. and Elizabeth E. (Burns ) Gillam.
Ginny enjoyed participating in Special Olympics; her sport was bowling. She also enjoyed puzzles and writing. She had a special connection with children and animals.
Surviving are a brother, Charles E. and wife Carol Gillam, Kokomo; and a sister, Patricia Titus, Logansport; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Richard, Robert and Donald Gillam; and a sister, Sharon Gillam.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Murray Weaver Funeral Home, Galveston, with the Rev. Gary Britton officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Cemetery.
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WEST, Texas -- They put up extra Christmas lights in West this year.
And some people say it's going to be a better Christmas than they ever dreamed, considering the 15 deaths and so much damage from the massive fertilizer explosion in April.
"My family is coming over for Christmas Eve," Vicki Vochoska said. "I'm getting my house in order."
Her new house -- rebuilt from the ground up. She was hauling boxes into the garage Thursday night. Charity groups and churches provided appliances and other essentials.
But Vochoska said financial help from the long term recovery center has been frustratingly slow.
"It's been terrible, but I know they've been overwhelmed," she shrugged.
She hopes a new executive director for the West, TX Foundation, will know how to speed up the process.
Current director Karen Bernsen announced she's resigning by the end of January to focus on her four children and real estate business.
She's been coordinating an avalanche of donated money, time, and material that poured in starting immediately after the blast.
"She's done a fine job. It's an impossible job," said First Baptist Church Pastor John Crowder. "She's working 60, 70 hours a week."
Pastor Crowder is on the board which oversees the roughly $3.7 million fund for long term recovery. He said about $500,000 has been approved for victims within the last month.
He said dispersal is getting faster, but is still too slow because the fund is tangled in IRS regulations.
"If you can show documentation that a contractor is building your home and he's asking for this much money, we can write that check," he said. "We just need documentation."
"When all that money goes into a 501(c)(3), it's all subject to IRS rules and regulations," said West Mayor Tommy Muska. "Unfortunately, there are some people -- it's dragging on for them. All I can tell them is to be patient. And they don't want to hear that. I don't blame them. I don't want to hear that either."
He said it might have been a mistake to create a 501(c)(3), but adds there was no play book to go by.
But that's the past. The future, he said, is getting brighter sooner than he expected.
Thursday night, Mayor Muska was putting up Christmas lights around the West welcome sign.
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Danny Dyer has said he was mistaken for a taxi driver while making his new film Run For Your Wife.
The British hard man stars in the comedy as a black cab driver who has two wives, played by Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding and Denise Van Outen.
While shooting on location in London, Danny was recognised and people thought he had fallen on hard times.
He said at the premiere in Leicester Square: "They had to do some shots of me driving around Soho in the cab and people were like pulling me over and going, 'Dan, I know your career's going through a bit of a bad stage, but are you driving a cab now?'
"People actually believed it. It was a bit of a kick in the bum to be honest."
He added: "I loved making this film. I think I was born for comedy, I really do. It's just taken me a long time to find it."
Meanwhile, Sarah insisted she isn't putting acting before her music career.
The 31-year-old singer has previously appeared in BBC drama Freefall and St Trinian's 2.
She said: "I'm not going off to Hollywood and all that jazz. I love singing, music's my first love. If the right role comes along I'd love to take it, but right now I'm focusing on the tour."
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Enjoy the beauty of the Ard's Peninsula on this tour that takes you off the beaten-track to discover some of the breathtaking landscapes that are found outside of Belfast.
The coastal road along the southern shore of Belfast Lough plays hide and seek with the sea, like the railway that runs alongside it, it darts in and out of the hills giving glimpses of sandy beaches, yacht clubs and busy harbors. Away from the coast are the beginnings of the rounded drumlin hills of the Ards Peninsula, unexpectedly rural so near to Belfast.
The Ards Peninsula is an area of outstanding natural beauty, unspoiled, free of crowds, and the perfect setting for a magical coastal drive. Here, you will find a rural way of life and a genuine Irish welcome combined with a haunting landscape, history and tranquility.
Departing from Belfast you will first make your way to Stormont Castle, seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly. A symbol of progress to Northern Ireland's troubled past, the power sharing executive with responsibility for Northern affairs rule from this impressive building. After a brief photo stop, you will drive to Grey Abbey, site of a Cistercian Abbey from which the village takes its name. A stop will be made at the abbey for an inside visit and tour of the ruins, which date back to 1193.
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Patriots stock report: Week Nine
The Patriots' third-down defense improved in Sunday's loss, but the stock is falling for the return game and QB Tom Brady.
Patriots stock report: Week Eight
There were plenty of aspects of the Patriots trending downward after Sunday's loss to the Steelers, but Kevin Faulk's performance was a highlight.
Patriots players of the week: Week Eight
There were not a lot of highlights for the Patriots in their Week Eight loss to the Steelers, but Andre Carter had another nice game.
Opponents working to keep Gronkowski, Hernandez in check
Patriots second-year TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez have not lost a step coming off very productive rookie campaigns. But defenses are slowly but surely starting to find ways to keep the dangerous pair in check.
Gronkowski apologizes for photos with adult film star
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski apologized for appearing in a photo with an adult film performer during the bye week.
Patriots cut Dan Gronkowski
The Patriots released TE Dan Gronkowski on Friday, the team announced.
Patriots-Chargers matchup of the day: Thursday
The Patriots' pair of talented tight ends will face a very good Chargers safety group in Sunday's Week Two bout.
What to expect as an encore for '10 rookie tight ends
A handful of rookie tight ends emerged in 2010, continuing the trend of athletic, pass-catching tight ends being involved in offenses. Here's a look at what to expect from them in '11.
The Patriots' fantasy dilemma
It's usually a good idea to avoid Patriots not named Tom Brady early on in fantasy drafts, but if 2011 is anything like 2010, there are a handful of safe bets from New England for your team.
Five key questions facing the Patriots
PFW's Patriots reporter Kevin Fishbain asks and answers five key questions facing the Patriots as they head into the 2011 season.
Patriots fantasy focus
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Patriots positional analysis: Tight ends
This is the fourth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's tight end position.
Rookie tight ends give Patriots' offense new look
Patriots TEs Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski were off the charts in Year One, drawing more attention than any TE group in the Bill Belichick era.
Patriots-Jets matchup of the day: Friday
As tough of a time as their corners will have covering the Patriots' receivers, the Jets' safeties will have to try and keep up with a pair of extremely productive rookie tight ends.
Patriots rookie report: Week 17
In the Patriots' regular-season finale, TE Rob Gronkowski had another big game while CB Devin McCourty secured the honor for most picks by a rookie this season.
The New England Patriots say they don't have any comment on published reports that Gronkowski has an infection in his broken arm that could keep him out into the season.||||||| The Boston Herald reported on Sunday that Gronkowski has an infection in the area where a metal plate was installed to repair his left forearm. Doctors will have to wait for the infection to go away to replace the plate, and Gronkowski would need 10 weeks after that to recover, the paper said. Patriots spokesman Stacey James said the team doesn't expect to comment on the report.
Gronkowski has undergone surgery on his broken left arm, a person with knowledge of the operation tells The Associated Press. Gronkowski suffered the season-ending injury Sunday when he caught a pass from Tom Brady in the first quarter and landed out of bounds on the arm for an incompletion in New England's 41-28 playoff win over the Houston Texans.||||||| Gronkowski had earlier surgery after breaking his left forearm on Nov. 18 in a 59-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He missed five games and returned for the season finale, a 28-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Gronkowski needs surgery on his broken left arm, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not released details of the injury.||||||| Gronkowski was injured on the Patriots' eighth offensive play of Sunday's 41-28 victory over Houston. He previously missed five regular-season games and is done for these playoffs.
Gronkowski is active for Sunday's playoff game against the Houston Texans.||||||| The record-setting pass-catcher missed five games with a broken left forearm before returning in the regular-season finale. That means he missed New England's 42-14 victory over the Texans on Dec. 10.
Gronkowski caught a 23-yard touchdown pass on Sunday against the Dolphins, his first game after missing the previous five with a broken left forearm.||||||| "It felt good. I haven't gotten hit in a while," Gronkowski said. "I got limited reps (but) you always want to get some reps before heading into the playoffs."


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Baby bitten by dog died from a 'significant' head injury
A week-old baby who was killed after being bitten by a dog in Telford died from a "significant" head injury, police have said.
Officers investigating the death of Harry Harper confirmed a post-mortem examination had been completed.
Harry was pronounced dead after being taken to Telford's Princess Royal Hospital from a semi-detached house in Telford, on Tuesday morning.
Police have said that "initial indications" suggest the baby died as a result of being bitten by the family's pet Jack Russell, which has since been put down.
A post-mortem concluded the cause of death was a significant head injury, West Mercia Police said.
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I loved exploring islands I hadn't yet visited; like St. Croix, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts. Arranged for private tours with folks from our roll call, which worked out well. Took HAL's zip lining excursion in Barbados, and it couldn't have been better. HAL's price was actually cheaper than booking it directly.
Entertainment was generally pretty good, though I didn't go every night. We loved the crew's show and the comedian, Jeff something.
The one and only disappointment was afternoon tea, including Royal Dutch tea. It was served buffet style, which really saddened me to see. That's not the way to do tea, IMHO.
The Yum-Yum man was there, glad to say! Love that strong ginger!
After so many ports, it was great to have the last couple days as sea days to just relax and spoil myself at the spa. Used spa services a lot and the staff couldn't have been nicer.
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4.25/5 rDev +3.9%
08-20-2014 15:04:52 | More by GeorgeCarroll
3.25/5 rDev -20.5%
07-20-2014 23:10:05 | More by coedwards
4/5 rDev -2.2%
07-11-2014 04:49:30 | More by bobv
3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
06-24-2014 04:53:21 | More by Tuckersmth
4/5 rDev -2.2%
04-07-2014 18:58:04 | More by Barnsley
4.5/5 rDev +10%
02-05-2014 14:49:33 | More by psoriasaurus
4.5/5 rDev +10%
12-14-2013 04:53:52 | More by hopley
North Carolina
3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
12-08-2013 22:25:16 | More by pintpeddler
3.5/5 rDev -14.4%
10-22-2013 16:42:55 | More by RBorsato
3.95/5 rDev -3.4%
Poured from bottle into chalice-style glass.
A: Hazy amber, with lots of and lots of floating sediment.
S: Sugary and lightly-fruity malt notes.
T: Very representative of the style. Hard candy / sugar flavor that lingers well into the aftertaste. Pleasant caramel maltiness. Mild balancing bitternes.
M: Feels very light and refreshing. Medium carbonation
O: Represents the biere de garde style very well.
09-11-2013 04:46:46 | More by shleepy
3.25/5 rDev -20.5%
08-22-2013 01:35:13 | More by bb8189
2.75/5 rDev -32.8%
08-14-2013 01:33:02 | More by HevvyMetalHippie
3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
08-11-2013 22:56:21 | More by Janeinma
New York
3/5 rDev -26.7%
06-23-2013 12:06:56 | More by nh2032
3.74/5 rDev -8.6%
No date that I could find.
A: Bottle explodes with foam immediately upon cracking the cap. Lost a good portion to the gushing. Pours a very dark red with lots of floaties. Enormous foamy tan head that refuses to die down. Bottle continues to foam out of the top for an easy 10 minutes. *sigh* Head finally fades away, leaving thick (like 1/4" thick solid walls) lacing. Great head retention too as you can imagine with a perpetual island of foam remaining behind.
S: Very malty with sweet grains and caramel. Bready.
T: Yup, malty from start to finish. Sweet grainy breadiness throughout. Caramel sweetness blends in. Some stale hops in the aftertaste, can't quite place them. Citrusy maybe with a hint of grass? Hint of honey in the aftertaste is a nice touch. Mildly spicy throughout.
M: High carbonation with a nice medium body. Smooth.
O: Pretty plain biere de garde. Nice sweet maltiness to it but that's about it. Fairly one note. Quite smooth, tasty and drinkable however. I tried to be fair on the ratings, I'm guessing this is old given the stale hops flavor and the huge amount of floaties. Shame on the brewer/distributor for not dating their bottles, however.
06-18-2013 04:06:04 | More by Dope
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3.5/5 rDev -14.4%
06-13-2013 04:40:52 | More by tom10101
4.25/5 rDev +3.9%
05-22-2013 02:46:11 | More by mscudder
4.23/5 rDev +3.4%
750 ml bottle into tulip glass, no bottle dating. Seriously massive never ending gusher here upon opening. Pours extremely cloudy orange copper color with a 1-2 finger fairly dense and fluffy off-white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass. Aromas of big caramel, pear, apple, grape, honey, floral, herbal, clove, pepper, bread, and herbal earthiness. Very nice aromas with good balance and complexity of malt with fruity/spicy ester notes. Taste of caramel, pear, apple, grape, honey, bread, floral, herbal, clove, pepper, and herbal earthiness. Lingering notes of caramel, light fruits, honey, bread, floral, herbal, clove, pepper, and earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic balance and complexity of malt and fruity/spicy ester flavors with moderate hop earthiness; and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium bodied; with a fairly slick and moderately crisp mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with hardly any warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent Biere de Garde style! All around great balance and complexity of malt with fruity/spicy esters and hop flavors; and extremely smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.
05-17-2013 04:19:49 | More by superspak
4.34/5 rDev +6.1%
750 ml bottle into a wine glass
A: Pours a clear copper color with a finger of dense white head.
S: Caramel mixes with dark fruit, but in a way that the beer seems to remain dry. Cloves help balance the beer and add some complexity. A light fruitiness helps add a brightness to the beer.
T: A strong breadiness is the strongest flavor of the beer with an underlying dark fruit aspect and clove. The flavors seemlessly mix together to create a very tasty beer. I taste a few other subtle spices, including nutmeg and cinnamon.
M: Medium to thick mouthfeel with strong carbonation.
O: This is an extremely satisfying beer. It provides a great bready quality that mixes with a mild caramel sweetness and a phenolic clove and nutmeg character.
04-27-2013 20:20:13 | More by coreyfmcdonald
3.63/5 rDev -11.2%
From: Binny's, Bloomingdale, IL
Date: None on bottle
Glass: Tulip
Bottle opens with a gush, somewhat annoying.
La Bavaisienne is a pleasant beer in general, and biere de garde in style. This is a fairly straightforward beer in the Franco-Belgian, with a yeast strain that is slightly Belgian-like, producing an ale with mild sweetness from toasted and toffee-like malt choices along with a modest Belgian yeast and its byproduct profile, with enough European hops to add a balancing bitterness. I feel that this is a somewhat seasonal beer, one that would be best enjoyed either in early spring or later fall, as it would complement the "feel" of those two seasons best. Not necessarily one I'm going to revisit, but not unpleasant to have tried.
Pours a tall (>3cm) head of light beige-colored bubbles, medium to large in size, with average retention of slightly over one minute. The head looks something like yeast bubbling slowly in bread dough, pale and punctuated. Gradually, it fades to a thick ring around the glass and a modest island of foam atop the body. Lacing is excellent, leaving significant bands across the interior of the glass, which are dissolved with sipping and replaced by dots and lines. Body is a brownish amber color, with light bringing out lighter, toasted orange hues. Carbonation is visible through the hazy (50% opaque) beer, though modest in speed and number. Some yeast and proteins are floating around as well.
Aroma of honey, light toasted and toffee-like malts, dried autumn leaves, slight Belgian-esque yeast, with a touch of something musty or basement-like. Since I don't know how old this is, I can't say if this has faded from age or is presented as intended. As it stands, I find it enjoyable, but less complex than Ommegang's Scythe & Sickle or JP's Oro de Calabaza.
Fairly straightforward, toasted and toffee-like malts with mild bittering hops, yeast, and savory dried herb-like or leaf flavors. Interesting, enjoyable, but not as complex or enjoyable as others I've had. Opens with toasted and toffee-like malts (slightly sweet), dried autumn leaves, mild yeast. Mid-palate is of toasted and toffee-like malts (again, slightly sweet), light bitterness from hops, some dried herbs, and mild yeast and leather-like flavors. Back of palate has flavors of slightly toasted and toffee-like malts with light European hop bitterness, yeast, and musty basement. Aftertaste is moderately bitter, with a smooth, toffee-like sweetness, toasted character, and slight leather.
Beer is of medium weight, with carbonation of medium-light intensity, creating a . Closes quite dry, with light stickiness lingering on the palate, which is pleasing with the bitterness in the aftertaste.
03-02-2013 23:31:37 | More by falloutsnow
4/5 rDev -2.2%
02-15-2013 18:01:28 | More by Mattias
3.5/5 rDev -14.4%
09-01-2012 02:58:54 | More by t0rin0
4.25/5 rDev +3.9%
06-16-2012 13:59:47 | More by Reagan1984
4.75/5 rDev +16.1%
06-10-2012 22:40:28 | More by jlink52
4.03/5 rDev -1.5%
A hazy pale straw colored beer, a white small head, little lacing, small curtains.
Smells of spices, sweet fermented fruits, leather, quite lovely.
Staring with sweet bread, cinnamon roll, cardamom and cumin, apple marmalade, pear peel.
Little carbonation, soft and sticky, a minimal dry finish.
To be enjoyed with a ripe cheese.
05-04-2012 21:09:36 | More by rarbring
La Bavaisienne from Brasserie Theillier
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Upon entering the Vessel we were nicely greeted by the attentive staff- and had our pictures taken by friendly men. The staff was extremely elegant, and attentive. If I could rate this staff in comparison to the staff on the Carnival I would say the Carnival staff were more lively and conversations with the members on board, whereas, the crew on Queen Mary 2 were very very professional. (Depends which you like better, I enjoyed the Carnival setting). The check-in process was easy and fast, we went into our cabins and were very satisfied with it. The room service ( which is 24 hours free of charge ) was amazing, and we ordered it every night. I went on this ship with my family, and as soon as we entered we saw no one under the age of 50. The members of this ship were 50+ and the theme of the ship really reflected it.
The ship was crowded in a lot of spots, especially on deck 2 and 3 whenever we wanted to use the elevator. Also, the people...who were in their "twilight years" were moving extremely slow.. so that could have been the reason as well.
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For pastime - me and my other friend who is also in her 20's just took pictures and hung out at the pub. The photographers were very nice and elegant- I enjoyed them. The canyon ranch spa's prices were atrocious, but we had absolutely nothing to do except for that and eating.
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Police release sketches of woman found in trash can
Original post made on Jun 6, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 4:37 PM
on Jun 6, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Does this remind anyone else of the Castro Valley Jane Doe case?
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Maybe they don't have the correct suspect or he is not even in Mexico?
on Jun 6, 2012 at 10:23 pm
It's good to see this information coming forward, as surely there is someone out there somewhere waiting to hear what has happened to a loved one. Busy times for our Pleasanton Police Department. Do you know whether there has been any further information on the mother-daughter shooting case? Are the Pleasanton Police calling in additional forensic experts to augment their expertise in this area? It seems that some of these cases might be beyond the normal day-to-day scope for Pleasanton's training, and that the outside experts might be able to assist. It's been almost a month, and it seems no new evidence would suddenly surface to crystalize the findings.
on Jun 7, 2012 at 8:35 am
I too immediately thought of the Castro Valley Jane Doe case. At least that woman was identified. Was her killer every caught? If not, maybe it is the same guy!
Pleasanton suddenly has a number of unusual cases to investigate. The idea of getting forensic experts or some other kind of experts to help our local police sounds good to me. Can we afford it?


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If you love Cadbury Mini Eggs, you will love this sundae topping!
Edible flower cupcake toppers.
Whole, natural ingredients for on-the-go energy to help keep you fueled throughout the day!
Dip for chips or drizzled over tacos and eggs, this salsa will lend a delicious heat to all you.
This chicken tortilla soup is the perfect meal for that cool spring evening!
An easy one-pot meal that uses ingredients you already have in your kitchen.
Chocolate and hazelnuts are gorgeous, but this cookies are also gluten free, sugar refined free.
Don't feel like a hamburger? Try this fishburger with smoked mackerel.
Pasta with cuttlefish ink, cherry tomatoes and almonds, easy and typical sicilian pasta.
Chocolate tiramisu - no raw eggs - a great dessert.
A moist, chocolaty bread, chock full of bananas with a hint of peanut butter.
Prepare this yummy recipe with blanched hazelnuts coconut and cooking spray Top each ice cream.
Tender and juicy steak with asian style citrusy and spicy salad dressing.
Torrijas are a typical Spanish dessert of Lent and Holy Week very similar to French Toast.
Forbidden black rice.
Vegan banana walnut streusel muffins.
Barbecued eel and creamy avocado rolled up in colorful (local, farm share) carrot rice.
Tender chunks of bread mixed with eggs, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese.
Beef Shank served steak style in rich creamy mushroom gravy.
Chinese beef and tomatoes.
Ravioli filled with cheeses in a delicious cheese sauce, made from scratch (vegetarian).
Serve them with dinner and your kids will eat them before you have a chance to tell them to.
Packed with slaw, topped with crunch, on a soft pretzel roll.
A soft, fluffy and moist muffin loaded with juicy blueberries, oats and delicious creamy yoghurt.
No bake and super easy-to-make Frozen Strawberry Chocolate Tart - Gluten free.
A delicious dessert, mousse cake chocolate covered strawberries. Gluten free.
Spicy shrimp topped with mango and avocado salsa and jalapeno sour cream.
The best way ever to enjoy cauliflower!
Moist, golden and delicious, these mini banana bread loaves are perfect for gift giving.
Brunch for two; eggs loaded with sausage, cheese and potatoes.
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Caramelized roasted tenderloin.
These cookies are chewy, delicious, grain-free and sugar-free.
Morning pancakes get a make over into this fun bite-sized version.
The Luxardo and the simple syrup give this drink a hint of sweetness, balanced by the citrus.
Emmentaler-Gruyere Fondue with Roasted Garlic, an amazing cheesy experience!
This Quiche Maraichère recipe by Dorie Greenspan is anything but ordinary. Its rich buttery crust.
Surimi salad with homemade cocktail sauce.
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Household Income--Distribution by Income Level and State: 2005
The Statistical Abstract files are distributed by the US Census Department as Microsoft Excel files. These files have data mixed with notes and references, multiple tables per sheet, and, worst of all, the table headers are not easily matched to their rows and columns.
A few files had extraneous characters in the title. These were corrected to be consistent. A few files have a sheet of crufty gibberish in the first slot. The sheet order was shuffled but no data were changed.
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This dataset consists of a table of 62 rows and 13 columns.
The American Community Survey universe is limited to the household population and excludes the population living in institutions, college dormitories, and other group quarters. Based on a sample and subject to sampling variability; see Appendix III and http://www.census.gov/acs/www/SBasics/index.htm and http://www.census.gov/acs/www/AdvMeth/index.htm
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Tis the season for: manatees, whales and ducksTuesday, November 15th, 2011
As Thanksgiving approaches, South Florida outdoors enthusiasts shift their attention to the things that the onset of winter brings, including ducks, manatees and whales.
Let's start with ducks. The first phase of the regular duck hunting (waterfowl) season begins Saturday, Nov. 19, and continues through Nov. 27.
The second (and longer) phase of the duck hunting season is Dec. 10 through Jan. 29, followed by Youth Waterfowl Days Feb. 4-5.
Duck hunters must follow a number of regulations, including noting which ducks can be taken within the six-duck daily bag limit, having a federal duck stamp and having a valid Florida hunting license, a state waterfowl permit and migratory bird permit, unless exempt. Non-toxic shot is required when hunting waterfowl. Legal shooting hours are half an hour before sunrise until sunset.
For details on duck-hunting regulations, go to www.myfwc.com/duck.
For boaters, seasonal manatee zones take effect today, Nov. 15, and continue through March 31.
In Palm Beach County, the seasonal manatee rules include idle-speed and slow-speed zones south of Peanut Island near the Florida Power & Light Co. power plant, slow speed zones outside the main channel in the Loxahatchee River and a prohibition on motorboats in discharge canals near the FPL power plant in Riviera Beach.
Tips for avoiding manatees include wearing polarized sunglasses and watching the surface of the water for the half-moon-shaped swirls made by the tails of manatees. A snout or tail breaking the surface also can alert boaters to the presence of manatees.
For more information on manatees and avoiding them with boats, go to www.myfwc.com/manatee. To report a distressed or injured manatee, call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922 or send a text message to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
As for whales, winter is the time of year when critically endangered right whales move along Florida's east coast to give birth and nurse their young — typically from Jacksonville to Cape Canaveral but sometimes as far south as Palm Beach County.
"Right whales are dark with no dorsal fin, and they often swim slowly at or just below the surface," said Barb Zoodsma, Southeast right whale recovery program coordinator for NOAA Fisheries.
Boaters are asked to report sightings of right whales and to remain 500 yards away.
Those who see a right whale should report it to the Right Whale Reporting Hotline at (888) 979-4253.


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PAPR Now Offers Comparison ReportsOut 7 2013
CRL's Print Archives Preservation Registry (PAPR) is a registry of print archives and shared print programs and a database of titles and holdings committed to being preserved by those programs. PAPR provides detailed information about program agreements and conditions of archiving, with 31 programs currently registered. The database has approximately 45,000 records (and growing) covering 32 subject areas from twelve programs. The two major contributing programs are the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology with 20,000 records and the Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST) with 11,000.
Comparison reports are a new feature of PAPR. Since PAPR went live in August 2012, users have been able to download lists of titles and holdings from various programs. Now users can submit a list of titles and holdings from their own collection and receive, in less than 24 hours, a spreadsheet showing which of their titles and holdings are committed (as reported in PAPR) to an existing print archive or shared print program. Users can specify that the comparison be run against the entire database or select programs.
The University of Rochester recently used the reports to compare its JSTOR holdings and other titles in its collection with holdings already in the database. The university provided CRL a list of ISSNs from titles of interest and received a spreadsheet listing the following information for all titles with a match in PAPR:
- ISSN (the point of comparison)
- Title (title on the TCN spreadsheet)
- Archiver (oclc symbol)
- Archiving Institution
- Archived title (title as it appears in PAPR)
- Archived publisher (publisher as it appears in PAPR)
- Archived holdings (These correspond to the archiving institution on the same row. If multiple institutions are archiving the same title, each archiver and its holdings will appear on separate rows.)
- Gap summary (These are gaps explicitly reported. Some archivers do not report these explicitly, but may report them implicitly in the holdings statements.)
- Condition summary (These are conditions issues explicitly reported. Some holdings may have condition issues not reported)
- Archiving program (Information about the programs listed can be found in the registry part of PAPR at http://papr.crl.edu/ )
- Date of action (Date the material was archived or declared archived)
- Date disclosed (Date the records were loaded to PAPR)
Titles with no match in PAPR were listed with no information.
This information was then merged with local information, including circulation data, and is being used to bolster collection development decisions and conversations.
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RUGBY: Below-par Stow fall to another narrow and avoidable defeat (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
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RUGBY: Below-par Stow fall to another narrow and avoidable defeat
Updated 11:22am Monday 10th February 2014 in Sport
STOW will be kicking themselves for losing their fourth game this season by three points or less.
Southern Counties North
Stow 10
Wallingford 12
Wallingford dealt with the elements much better than Stow in the first half, their big pack causing all sorts of problems.
The Stow back line received very little ball which limited any scoring chances.
With a strong wind behind, Stow should have taken advantage to camp on the visitors' line but handling errors and lost possession cost them ground.
Wallingford opened the scoring with their first real chance, after putting the hosts under pressure.
Alex Kelly kicked a penalty to get Stow back in the game but as half-time loomed they knew they had to up their game.
A reshuffle up front saw Stow compete in the tight and start to provide ball. However, at the break they were still 5-3 down.
In the second half Stow started well, knowing they had to keep possession as any turnover would pin them back. The forwards kept the ball tight in the sticky conditions and eventually, after some sustained pressure, Craig Chapman picked up and drove within inches of the line, before fly half Geoff Flather collected the ball to score, with Kelly converting.
Stow continued to control the game and thought they had done enough to see out the game.
Wallingford had other ideas. Chances to turn over possession were missed and then the Stow defensive line rushed out leaving the visitors with an opening which they gratefully accepted to score under the posts.
The conversion made it 12-10 to Wallingford and Stow, who had failed to perform on the day, ran out of time.
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The sunshine is firing up pollen allergies.
Did all of that rain we had last week make things better for us? We find out the facts from Jefferson Surgical Clinic, Ear Nose and Throat Specialist Dr. Geoff Harter.
Dr. Harter says, "A lot of people believe that when it rains it washes stuff out of the atmosphere, that probably is somewhat true. The bigger problem with the rain is when the ground is so wet you have to worry about mold. People don't think about mold too much in the spring, but in fact spring is a bad time of the year for mold allergies."
Even with the snow and cold weather we saw over the winter months, the back and forth in temperatures hasn't helped.
He says, "The big problem we have had this winter there has been such a fluctuation in the temperatures. Even during the winter we had some warm days and cold days. Just a few days ago cold and now it is warm that is really hard on our allergy patients."
Allergy testing can lead to better relief. And once doctors figure out what is causing your symptoms there are drops available instead of injections. Since the drops are not FDA approved they are an out of pocket expense.
In addition to allergy medicines that are available over the counter here are some other ways to find relief:
* Change out of clothes after working in the yard right away.
* Masks help if they are the kind that fit tightly and have a filter
* Saline nasal sprays
* Neti pots
The drastic weather changes cause general sinus irritation which makes those allergies seem worse.
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I will give you a review of the experience with the ship and his staff and not of the cruise itself.
Check-in in Amsterdam took about an hour, standing in line as on all the airports so not a quick check-inn but not too long either.
We booked a junior suite wich was a nice size, all a bit worn but still nice enough for us.
At the check-iin they promised that our luggage would be in the stateroom by four o'clock but at five thirty still no luggage. Cabin stewart suggested I should look at deck 2 (where they were handling the confisquated liquer). I felt like an idiot doing so but I did. Nothing there off course and I started looking myself through the aisles and our luggage was just somewhere in a pile of other bags.I brought them to our stateroom myself. Not a great start you might say but in the meantime we had no electricity and that took untill after dinner. Pretty old ship with some problems.
Dining room always crowded, lots of noise. We had my time dining wich worked ok, always managed to have a nice window seat or so.
Breakfast and lunch always crowded as well and always at tables for 8/10 people,
Not enough staff, they were always running but they were very friendly and helpfull (90% of them).
Food is a bit standard, reasonable food but nothing special and usual a bit overcooked/dry.
Specialty restaurants not better, a lot of fuzz but nothing special, sorry to say. NOt worth the extra money.
We bough a 7 bottle wine package wich was around $ 215,00, a little high for the goldpackage but ok.
On day 4 or 5 we were having a drink at the bar when they told us that our boardcard was not valid anymore. I went to customer-relations were they told me that I had given a message that I wanted to pay my check cash at the last day (wich I did) and therefor the maximum I was allowed to spend was $ 500,00. I told them that I gave my credit card info allready 4 times to guarantee my payments but that I simply wanted to pay cash at the end because I stiil had enough dollars left from a trip to the usa 2 years ago at a better rate then right now. This was very difficult for them to understand and finally I said I would not spend another dollar on the ship unless they would take care of it in a correct way. That did it and I was "allowed" to use my boardcard again and thank you god, I could spend more money.
Another drink at the bar at 9: 30 in the evening, I asked for some peanuts with our $ 10 dollar caocktails, answer was: We do not serve peanuts after 9: 00 hours. I could not believe my ears., I was allowed to spend $ 10,00 for a cocktail but could not get a peanut ?
I had the impression that they really want to squeeze all the money out of us wich they could and at the same time save what they could save on the other side. Not a great experience.
Day 12 toilet could not flush , problem took 2/3 hours before that was sold (they like to tell you "someone is coming to your stateroom to solve the problem" and then noone comes off course.
Afterwards I found out that there was way more staterooms with the problen at the same time, they allready knew when I called but did not say anything. Bad behaviour I would say.
All in all:
Older worn ship with problems.
Restaurants not really great, ok but but no more then that.
Bars and shows, actually nice. Beers were around $ 5,50/$ 6,50, wine $ 8,00/$ 10,00 by the glass, everyday a pretty good "cocktail of the day" for $ 6,75. Whiskey $ 6,75.
Our waiters Nicoletta and Ajandro were excellent but had to serve to much tables between the two of them!
Our cabin-stewart Thomas Excellent !
We had cabin 1544 on the 10th floor, beware, you might get noise from the swimmingpool and buffetrestaurant above you (no problem for us with a norwaycruise) but I heard them cleaning up after the midnight party !
Staff: For the most part helpfull and friendly.
RCC Organisation and customer service: not so good
Ship: so so ! I guess they fix all problems when they appear but maintenance is not there favourite word.


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A New York City court stenographer has a meltdown on the job.
Instead of typing court testimony, he typed over and over, "I hate my job, I hate my job."
He did that in 30 cases before he was caught and fired.
The court stenographer allegedly had a drinking problem and the stress of the job pushed him over the edge, sources told the New York Post.
Legal teams are now scrambling to repair the damage.
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West Ham United have improved on their impressive home record, and will find themselves comfortably in the top half of the table at the end of the week following their 4-1 win over Southampton at Upton Park. Bad defensive errors were the ultimate undoing of the Saints yet again, as they conceded on a set piece, a penalty, and on a bad giveaway in their own half.
Following a scoreless first half, Mark Noble's free kick, won by Andy Carroll, floated directly into the net after less than a minute of play in the second half. Disaster compounded for the Saints two minutes later when Guilherme Do Prado failed to control a backwards pass. Yossi Benayoun won the ball and slotted across to the back post, where Kevin Nolan was there to tap in the goal.
Southampton got back into the match in the 61st minute, when Adam Lallana finished off a nice move inside the box from a pass by Jay Rodriguez, but West Ham all but locked up the result 11 minutes later. Jose Fonte gave away a penalty with a foul in the box, and Noble converted to put West Ham up by two goals. Modibo Maiga put the exclaimation point on the result with an absolutely brilliant goal, curled around Artur Boruc at the back post from 12 yards out in the 86th minute.


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Come to Loreto, Mexico; a place full of breathtaking landscapes and rich culture. Certainly, it will remain in your memories forever. Aeromexico makes it possible, just check our flights to Loreto and prepare yourself for the adventure!
Loreto is located at the East Coast of the Baja California Peninsula, around 220 miles away from the capital. It is the oldest city there, so it's surrounded by beautiful colonial buildings, and it's rich in tradition and festivals.
Thanks to the fact that Loreto was the first settlement in Baja, it is surrounded by historical museums and cultural attractions such as "Las Parras" a small town covered with cave paintings; a place where you can breathe the past in the present.
Loreto is different from other destinations, it offers uncommon views because of its landscapes, guarded by the stunning Sierra La Giganta, a mountain range, and Mar de Cortes. There is nowhere else where you can appreciate the desert, the mountains and the ocean just in one place. You will see why travel to Loreto is totally worth it.
The city is well known for its sport fishing. Loreto beaches are ideal for a lot species such as: tuna, sailfish and marlin. But that is not all, Bahia de Loreto is an amazing area made up of the Del Carmen, Danzante, Monserrat, Catalina and Colorado islands; almost 233 km of coast where you can practice scuba diving, swimming, kayaking or even surfing.
If you do not like being on the water all the time, it is okay, you can play golf in Nopoló, an 18 hole course surrounded by spectacular views from the mountains and the ocean.
Probably the unique experience in Loreto is whale watching. In Bahia Loreto, a protected area, the blue and gray whale gather to play with its offsprings, to swim or in several ocassions to reproduce. The whales are so close that maybe, if you are lucky, you will be able to touch them!
This city in Baja California Sur has it all, do not miss the chance to come. Aeromexico has the best flights to Loreto for you. You will not regret it.


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The low-profile AHDGAH, 80% AFUE single-stage, downflow, mobile home furnace is a shorter version of the AHDGAA models. It is made by Coleman and features an aluminized steel heat exchanger, and is ideal for installation in tight places and/or heat only applications. The more compact size is achieved by eliminating the built in cabinet for an air conditioning evaporator coil. The AHDGAH installs conveniently into closets or alcoves, requiring only 2 inches of clearance on the top, no clearance on the sides or rear of the unit, and a small clearance for service on the front (2 inches for closet installations and 24 inches in an alcove). Note: When replacing a mobile home gas furnace, replace the roof jack as well. Click the Accessories tab or "Buy Now" to view roof jacks and other accessories that fit this furnace. Please read this Important Safety Notice. Features
THESE FURNACES MUST BE INSTALLED WITH A NEW MATCHING ROOF JACK (EXHAUST VENT) FOR SAFETY REASONS. Using the wrong roof jack could result in an explosion. You cannot use a roof jack from an older model furnace or a different brand of mobile home furnace. Please click the 'Accessories' tab above to view roof jacks for this furnace.


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NEAR RUTHVEN, Iowa (KTIV) A Winner, South Dakota man is dead after a two vehicle accident near Ruthven, Iowa Monday night.
They say 26 year-old Novo Lagao lost control of his vehicle after his tires hit the shoulder of Highway 18. Authorities say Lagao crossed the center line and hit the front of another vehicle.
Lagao was treated with minor injuries.
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General Dynamics Electric Boat yestereday delivered the nuclear-powered attack submarine North Dakota (SSN-784) on time and more than $30 million below target cost.
China and the United States appear headed for a damaging confrontation over the extent of China's territorial claims in the South and East China Seas.
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The Jaguars brought back veteran QB Todd Bouman on Tuesday, and head coach Jack Del Rio said rookie Blaine Gabbert will start in the team's first preseason game.
Bouman, 39, started one game for the Jags last season, completing 18-of-34 passes for 222 yards, two touchdowns and two picks.
By signing Bouman, the team gets another quarterback they can turn to in the preseason, as David Garrard aggravated a back injury and will not attend Thursday's game against the Patriots.
Gabbert was the 10th overall pick of April's draft out of Missouri.
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Gabbert will likely spend most of his rookie season watching Garrard from the sideline, which makes Thursday night a treat for Jaguars fans to see how Gabbert, the future of the franchise, fairs with the first team against a first-team defense.