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Acclaimed musical Blood Brothers heading for Birmingham
2:01pm Tuesday 2nd September 2014
ACCLAIMED musical Blood Brothers is coming to Birmingham's Hippodrome in October.
Boycott Joan Rivers? You're having a laugh she's hilarious
9:54am Thursday 21st August 2014
THE IRRESPRESSIBLE Joan Rivers is sharpening her knives and pouring acid on her tongue ahead of a gig in Birmingham, writes Steve Zacharanda.
Rudy's Rare Records ready for jump from radio to stage
11:38am Wednesday 13th August 2014
BLACK Country funnyman Lenny Henry stars in the stage premiere of Rudy's Rare Records at Birmingham Repertory Theatre next month.
Thirsty work
6:00am Saturday 9th August 2014
Whether you're fond of an elegant white wine, a casual, neutral style, or something as sharp as a whistle, summertime always signals bright, young things to sip in the sunshine.
Join the fashion packs
6:00am Saturday 9th August 2014
Forget spotting the Big Five; simply go on the prowl for this season's safari trend instead.
Shady business
6:00am Saturday 9th August 2014
You may have heard of the word contouring, you may even have seen Kim Kardashian's contoured selfies, but many women don't have a clue how to do it themselves.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens blooming as outdoor theatre venue
12:18pm Tuesday 5th August 2014
THE majestic Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the setting for three outdoor theatre productions this month.
Life's a bowl of cherries for Khoo
6:00am Saturday 2nd August 2014
Rachel Khoo barely pauses for breath, as she lists off the reasons why the tiny Parisian flat in which she found fame wasn't as romantic as it seemed.
Six of the best: Running gadgets
6:00am Saturday 2nd August 2014
All things bright and beautiful
6:00am Saturday 2nd August 2014
If there's an optimum time on the calendar to experiment with colour, it's high summer.
Blackpool's back with fun for all the family
10:10am Thursday 31st July 2014
Blackpool has always been my favourite seaside resort - I have fond memories of riding a donkey along the beach as a child, exploring the piers and being amazed by the illuminations.
Six of the best: grooming gadgets
6:00am Saturday 26th July 2014
Back to cool
6:00am Saturday 26th July 2014
A sticky, heatwave can melt away the foundations of your working wardrobe in an instant.
Club Tropicana
6:00am Saturday 19th July 2014
If you don't have a plane ticket booked for the tropics, get some exotic escapism via your closet.
Get curried away
6:00am Saturday 12th July 2014
For many of us, Indian food conjures up images of a naughty but nice takeaway with all the trimmings, or a quick and calorific curry ready meal.
It's all white
6:00am Saturday 12th July 2014
If you've overdosed on bright colour, zingy neons and bold prints so far this summer, make a clean break with white. The coolest shade of the season is the ideal tonic for the heatwave months.
Mile high cocktails
6:00am Saturday 21st June 2014
If you're lucky enough to fly British Airways First Class, you now won't only have the extensive wine list to consider, you can also taste an award-winning cocktail, courtesy of James Fowler, the World Class UK Bartender of the Year 2014 .
Six of the best: Digital cameras
6:00am Saturday 21st June 2014
Score a style hat trick
6:00am Saturday 21st June 2014
The sporting calendar is virtually impossible to avoid this summer. Admit defeat and channel your favourite tournament with this season's sports luxe trend.
Life's a beach
6:00am Saturday 21st June 2014
Football isn't the only focus of Rio right now. Famed for their toned curves, some of Victoria's Secret top supermodels hail from Brazil. Just Google the likes of Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio or Adriana Lima for some serious beach body inspiration.
Another chapter in Sellers' tasty Story
6:00am Saturday 14th June 2014
Among the truffles and foie gras on the menu at Michelin-starred restaurant Story, sits the unlikely foodie offering of bread and dripping.
Best dressed guest
6:00am Saturday 14th June 2014
Forget the bikini season panic. There's nothing like a summer event dress code to put you in a fashion spin.
Be a summer smoothie
6:00am Saturday 14th June 2014
Most of us rejoice at the start of summer, but there is one serious downfall: depilation - and lots of it. A woman's legs and armpits amounts to around 78,000 hair follicles.
Shades of summer
6:00am Saturday 7th June 2014
It's not officially summer until you've got a shiny new pair of sunglasses on your head.
Rock some Rio style
6:00am Saturday 7th June 2014
So what if the World Cup isn't top of your priorities? Revelling in this summer's Brazilian-inspired beauty turns the football thing into a whole different ball game...
Six of the best gadgets for: better baking
6:00am Saturday 31st May 2014
Dapper dads ahoy!
6:00am Saturday 31st May 2014
When it comes to fashion, fathers can be stuck in their wardrobe ways: unlikely to be swayed by the latest catwalk trends and nonplussed by celebrity style icons.
Thirsty work
6:00am Saturday 31st May 2014
Groom and bloom this Father's Day
6:00am Saturday 31st May 2014
Most dads are more at home preening flower beds than their faces, but you can still treat him to a grooming gift this Father's Day.
The family way
6:00am Saturday 31st May 2014
After nine months of waiting, your new bundle of joy has finally arrived.
Losing one's Temper is never an option for the returning B-Boys
1:37pm Friday 23rd May 2014
IF I ever could afford to buy a graffiti reworking of a classic album cover it is fair to say I'd never lose my Temper, writes Steve Zacharanda.
Catch-22 to touch down at Birmingham Rep
3:01pm Thursday 8th May 2014
THE iconic war-time novel Catch-22 is being brought to life on stage at The Birmingham Rep.
Prepare for a nail-biting night of suspense at Dial M For Murder
3:19pm Thursday 8th May 2014
SUSPENSE, murder and paranoia will all play out during an acclaimed production of Dial M For Murder next week.
Spring coat care
10:25am Thursday 17th April 2014
With spring in full swing it is time to give your canine friend a bit of TLC after a long, wet and muddy winter and as the temperature rises. During the colder months we often avoid bathing our dogs to prevent chills and to maintain healthy grease in their coats and we can sometimes get a bit relaxed about completing their regular brush and groom and nail clip too! So why not use spring as inspiration to treat your dog to a full service? Whether you are preparing for spring or summer dog shows or simply giving him a clean up ready to enjoy the warmer weather, he is sure to appreciate your efforts!
How the budget will affect you
1:00pm Monday 14th April 2014
This month Mitch Hopkinson, a winner of the Financial Adviser, a Financial Times publication, 'UK Independent Financial Adviser of the Year' award, looks at how the budget will affect you. Are you a bingo player or an aspiring Lamborghini owner?
Customers seeking the total freedom that caravan ownership offers
12:15pm Monday 14th April 2014
Last summer's glorious sunny weather, the improving economy and the total freedom offered by owning a caravan or motorhome are fuelling a record start to the year for a business with a base in Stourport-on-Severn.
Fashion's candy crush saga
6:00am Saturday 12th April 2014
Go sickly sweet in this season's pastel tones for Easter. Lisa Haynes shows you how to hit a stylish sugar high.
Cracking beauty finds
6:00am Saturday 12th April 2014
Easter eggs are so last year. Lisa Haynes unveils the beauty alternatives to a serious cocoa overdose.
Thirsty work
6:00am Saturday 12th April 2014
Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris hunts down the best bottles to compliment a traditional Easter spread.
Lamb swaps for Easter
6:00am Saturday 12th April 2014
With Easter around the corner, it's the perfect time to feast on succulent lamb - but you don't have to stick to the traditional roast. Ewe could try a tasty tagine, and chops aren't baa-d either, as chef Mark Sargeant tells Keeley Bolger.
Six of the best Easter-themed treats
6:00am Saturday 12th April 2014
Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best Easter-themed treats.
The family way
6:00am Saturday 12th April 2014
There's no excuse for kids to sit staring at screens throughout the Easter holidays, says Lisa Salmon. Not when there's a wealth of other fun ideas around, come rain or shine.
Training your puppy
8:00am Wednesday 9th April 2014
So you have just picked up a little bundle of joy; your new puppy! But where to begin on training this cute bundle of fluff to be the type of dog you want as an adult? Efficient and effective training is vital from a young age to ensure a happy, healthy and obedient canine friend.
Singin' in the rain
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
Survive the April showers with puddle-proof fashion. Lisa Haynes reveals how to make a splash - stylishly.
No more frizzle in the drizzle
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
Battle the hair-spoiling effects of April showers. Lisa Haynes reveals how to give frizz the brush-off.
The family way
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
Paralympic cycling champion and new mum Dame Sarah Storey shares her tips for families thinking of getting on their bikes this Easter.
Mastering family mealtimes
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
The secret to stress-free family cooking is crafting meals everyone enjoys, says cookery writer Annabel Karmel. She tells Lisa Salmon about her new book, and shares three recipes to please kids and grown-ups alike.
Six of the best: Gadgets for fitness fans
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best: Gadgets for fitness fans.
Thirsty work
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
Fancy a drink? Our drinks columnist Sam Wylie-Harris celebrates springtime with some refreshing recipes from her little black book.
Gervais hoppin' for Muppets success
6:00am Saturday 29th March 2014
Ricky Gervais is never short of a word or two (and acerbic ones at that), but it would seem he's finally met his match. Keeley Bolger catches up with the comedian and his caustic co-star, Constantine the frog.
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Bocaraca Condos in Tamarindo
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2½
- sleeps 5
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community
rates (USD)
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$ 1,000 - $ 1,500 / week
$ 1,900 - $ 2,000 / month
vacation rental description
Our condo is exquisitely equiped and is perfect for week-long vacations, weekend getaways and temporary lodging for relocated executives. It is furnished with a balinese style so you can feel that you are really traveling away from home, but at the same time in a functional way that you will have all your needs satisfied.
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Last modified on 03-23-2014 at 5:24 PM.
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Joxselyn Murillo 506 2653 2063
condo rental amenities
If you are a surf lover, you will be delighted in this area. Tamarindo is well know for a perfect wave all year around. Instead, if you like to play golf, you will find a driving range just 3 miles or two full golf courses: at Pinilla Resort (JW Marriott) and Conchal Resort at just 9 miles away. If you only want to be relax, it's the perfect spot for you.
activities and attractions in Tamarindo Costa Rica
Walking distance from everything you need in your vacation: warm water beach, rental equipment for water activities, (surf, jet skis, sailing, yachts), restaurants (from fast foods as Subway to the most delicious gourmet foods as french, Italian, Japanese), banks, shopping area (boutiques as well), groceries.... all for your convenience.
vacation rental rates
Rates depends on the season.
GREEN SEASON in Costa Rica goes to 1 may - 14 nov
SUMMER SEASON goes 15 nov - 30 april except New Years holidays.
Joxselyn Murillo 506 2653 2063
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Tamarindo
- Surfing / surf lessons
- Visiting natural parks
- Sunset sailing boat tour
- Shopping
- Having fun at the beach
Joxselyn Murillo , owner

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donhornsby's curator insight, August 29, 9:33 AM
(From the article): The cost of not acting with integrity is immense and recovering from a breach of integrity is perhaps one of the most difficult challenges a leader can face. That's because people perceive integrity to be about who you are as a leader, not just what you do. One only needs to look at today's news headlines to see the devastating effects of these failures. Politicians resigning from office, corporate leaders arrested for wrongdoing, celebrities losing millions from lost endorsements, and spiritual leaders being disgraced are all results from not acting with a sense of integrity.
Anu Ojaranta's curator insight, August 29, 3:58 PM
Employee pull and intelligent reaction! Needed already!
donhornsby's curator insight, August 28, 9:52 AM
(From the article): I see so many managers who ignore or are blind to the importance of building a strong context in their team. They manage their teams in a command-control style believing that if they oversee all the details rigorously they'll eliminate the likelihood of shortfalls and ensure all the key milestones are met. This behavior comes from a paradigm of "I don't trust my people to own the game and do whatever is needed to ensure success" And, these managers are right! Their behavior is self-fulfilling. It causes people to operate in a mode of fear, resentment and compliance. People do the minimum to get the job done but they don't apply half their passion, commitment or resourcefulness to the game.
Attending to the context alone will also not sustain because un-channeled enthusiasm will not be productive over time. When people will realize that progress and results are not being achieved they'll quickly become discouraged and cynical.
Miklos Szilagyi's curator insight, August 25, 3:35 AM
Well, rest the common sense of the right balance... all attempts to break into actionable pieces what is in the very actual situation is impossible are futile... sometimes intuition is better than too much thinking and sometimes intuition puts things astray...it's a bit mote complicated than "less thinking & moreintuition"" (see books like "Think twice", "Think again" or Kahneman's...)...
Of course and it' an interesting aspect that the staff is how influenced by how the decision is made... decisions might be powerful and with full of confidence made by either by more thinking by more by intuition, the essence is the congruity, the authenticity of those making it and the transparence of the process...
rodrick rajive lal's curator insight, August 25, 4:54 AM
I guess it is time we realised that overthinking and overanalyzing do not give good returns after all! The ideal CEO is a person who can handle various tasks without getting bogged down by a single task due to over thinking. However, there are many of us who become obsessed with somehow getting to the rooot of a particular problem without realising that we are neglecting other tasks!
Helen Teague's curator insight, August 24, 9:26 PM
An essential checklist of the present and, for some, the future of work. How many items are you already implementing?
Rebecca Renck's curator insight, August 25, 9:43 AM
This is a wake-up call to something we already know. Our world is changing drastically and this means in ever increasing relation to how we make a living and how our children will make a living in the not so distant future. There are two points that need addressed now to support these changes and provide the best way to prepare our chidren. Point one: we need to continue to modify education so that children get not only a basic skill set but also some specialized education as they become closer to the working age.
Second,and maybe most important to us as parents, is that without the traditional office where most of us learned our work ethics and personal responsibility, along with many social skills as we came of age and entered the workforce, these things will need to be taught at a younger age. Whether it be at home, school, church or organizations, a concentrated effort and / or instruction on integrity, self confidence, social skills, personal responsibility and time managament are needed. Value based personal awareness curriculum need to be as important as math and writing skills. Even more important is the need to integrate more specialized skill and creative arts into their lives. Otherwise a young adult entering the workforce will not only have a difficult time being able to integrate socially and responsibly from a home office but will not have a skill set that he can market as a contractor.
donhornsby's curator insight, August 27, 5:25 PM
(From the article) The most effective leaders follow Leadership Rule #1, and return to it during those leadership challenges that require the very best of their leadership abilities. They understand that you cannot change expectations, alter perceptions, and motivate others unless you maintain the ability to influence them in a positive manner. When followers sense that your leadership decisions are made with other priorities, they will not trust you. Without trust, you will lose the ability maintain the positive influence necessary to motivate and inspire others, and you will have limited the value of your leadership investment.
Whether you are a brand new leader, or someone with years of experience, the next time you find yourself faced with a leadership decision, pause and remind yourself of this:
"It's not about you."
Joe Boutte's curator insight, August 26, 10:37 AM
Courage is indispensable for everyday leadership and making the difficult decisions to lead people to excellence.
Kimberley Richardson's curator insight, August 26, 2:06 PM
Personal courage is the catalyst to overcoming fears and becoming the leader and person, you are meant to be.
Don Cloud's curator insight, August 26, 4:18 PM
It is not enough for a leader to have courage ... rather, the most powerful leaders must both exude courage in the face of danger and more importantly must draw out and energize the courage of their people to face and defeat that danger.


text: A photographic review of the City of Detroit Fire Department, over the past five (5) years. Author Gordon J. Nord Jr. has compiled this picture book of 120 pages presenting many dramatic color images of the Detroit Fire Department in action. The book includes color images of fires , apparatus and firefighters. This book is a must for any DFD fan or those who want an in depth photographic look into firefighting in the City of Detroit. This is the Authors first book on the Detroit Fire Department after two (2) similar books on the Chicago Fire Department.


text: Rhymes for Tots With more and more children getting there hands on technology more and more apps are coming out to meet that market. I know this from first hand experience because if I can't find my iPad I know I'll probably find it with my six year old daughter. … Read the Full Story →


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This course is an introduction to the historical roots of sustainability design to examine the thought and practices which have marked interactions between humans and the environment in the West prior to 1600. Focusing on key moments that have contributed significantly to the current context--the transition to agriculture, classical Athens, the later middle ages, and the age of global commerce, colonization, and scientific progress--the course will analyze 'green' versus traditional histories, interpret data about resource use, and analyze primary texts that speak to the human-nature relationship. The course will challenge students to analyze the extent to which our current thought and practices have roots in the historical past, understand humans' relationship to the environment as integral to the narrative of history in the West, analyze traditional historical categories such as periodization, causation, and narrative structure, and use the lens of sustainability to examine how values shape historical narratives.
Mode of Inquiry: Thinking Historically


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What should I know before taking Trivora (28) oral?
If you are:
Absolute Contraindication
No Known Risk: BRIGGS STATES THAT AMT. OF HORMONES CONSUMED VIA BREASTMILK IS NEGLIGIBLE
An adult over 60:
Precaution: (BEERS) INCR RISK OF INVASIVE BREAST CA, DEMENTIA, STROKE/MI/DVT/PE
Giving Trivora (28) oral to a child under 12:
Relative Contraindication: NOT INDICATED BEFORE MENARCHE.


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Welcome to the Muff Diving Club
Our new re-designed site is up and running and we are delighted with how good it looks.
You are now just a click away from our secure online shop to view our merchandise or even to join one of the fastest growing diving clubs in the world.
Muff Diving Club was set up in the late 1980's and has been one of the oldest and most successful diving clubs on the Island of Ireland. So if you're looking for a trip to Ireland and you fancy some diving, then Muff is the place for you, and this site is where you start.
Muff is a village in County Donegal in the northwest of Ireland which has recently become part of the outer suburbs of Derry due to the continued growth of that city towards the north and west. It is located on the road to Moville, on the northern outskirts of the city and at the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Muff has experienced a great growth in population during the last decade, which has seen people from Northern Ireland moving across the border.
Each summer, usually during the first week in August, the village celebrates Muff Festival which includes competitions, competitive JCB driving, street partying, parades Céilidh dancing, amusements in the central park, night-time entertainment, and live performances in the public houses in the area: Finnegans, Squealin' Pig, The Ture, The Carmans and Big Jim's. The football competitions held during the festival attract a lot of people from Derry, Redcastle and Moville, as they try to win the prizes.


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My husband bought these crystal plates from a non-Jewish acquaintance whose family had brought them from Czechoslovakia shortly after the Second World War (she had been storing them in her attic). A local antiques dealer told me they likely date from prewar Czechoslovakia, as the cuts are quite deep (unlike American crystal). What do you know of their origins?
Ellen Resnik, Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple, Cleveland, Ohio
Dear Ellen,
You are correct that they are most likely from prewar Czechoslovakia—so named in 1918—or the countries in the Bohemian region that preceded Czechoslovakia, as the quality is fabulous and typical for that time period and region. All of the objects made from crystal then were quite similar.
Although these dishes are adorned with the Star of David image we associate with Judaism, they are not necessarily Judaica. A set of crystal dishes would not have had ritual use in a Jewish ceremony. More likely the plates:
Value: in the $200 range.
Jonathan Greenstein, J. Greenstein & Co. For new reader inquiries contact email@example.com.
Dear Jonathan,
Thank you so much for illuminating us about our plates. Irrespective of their past, we are happy to have them.


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TO THE EDITOR: I am a graduate of Beekmantown Central, and I urge residents to support Andrew Brockway for a seat on the BCS School Board on May 21.
Brockway is also a graduate of BCS and is a local attorney.
He knows how to negotiate and will not make decisions without hearing all sides. Andrew wants to make sure property taxes remain stable and wishes to promote financial responsibility for the district.
He also wants to ensure that the district doesn't cut class sizes.
For all these reasons, I ask you to support Andrew Brockway for the BCS School Board.
Daleville, Ala.
TO THE EDITOR: The sixth-grade classes from Keeseville Elementary would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Cumberland 12 Movie Theater.
On May 3, the sixth-grade students from Keeseville Elementary went to see a special viewing of the movie "42."
Cumberland 12 is very community oriented and made it affordable for us to see the movie. The staff at Cumberland 12 is always kind, courteous and accommodating for local schools and families.
We all enjoyed the movie very much. Thanks again. We all appreciate all you do for the local communities.
Keeseville Elementary
TO THE EDITORS: The students of Northeastern Clinton Central School are livid, and that the superintendent and the board members do not recognize the fact is outrageous.
What is the point in having students if they don't see that we are angry at this? Without teachers to teach them, there are no students to be taught. It's no secret that this economy is going through a rough time, and making cuts are necessary in this situation.
Wouldn't it be more logical to make cuts to employees who are not teachers, like, for example, the principal or an administrator? This would save a lot of money.
Teachers here not only teach very well, but they are people who we admire and/or look up to. They give advice when needed in a tough situation, help someone in need even if it means taking money out of their pockets and time out of their busy schedules to help, and ward off bullies to the best of their ability.
NCCS is one of the smartest schools, and why is that? That's right, you guessed it: the teachers.
As a student of NCCS, I believe that this problem at hand can be solved with a little more thinking or another plan that is more profitable.
It's time to give back to these teachers.
Mooers Forks
TO THE EDITOR: I recently received a phone call soliciting my support of some charity.
The caller started rattling off her message from her prepared manuscript at nearly machine-gun speed, but I finally interrupted her and explained that I had missed what charity she was representing.
I asked her to start over and tell me what group she represented. Three times she repeated the name of the entity; three times I had no idea what she said. Her rapidity of speaking was only part of the problem.
Words have two parts: consonants and vowels. Consonants give a word meaning and help to distinguish for the listener whether, for example, the speaker is saying "being" or "seeing." Vowels flesh out the word to complete the meaning, but one can never communicate anything verbally by using vowels alone. It is the careful enunciation of consonants that has declined in our everyday discourse. One observes it in public speaking, in conversation, and on radio, TV, and telephone.
I urge teachers to emphasize the importance of clear enunciation to their students, and I further urge the readers of this letter also to concentrate on speaking clearly. It will surely bolster our understanding of one another.


text: There was chatter and speculation, followed by an incorrect report around midseason, that defensive coordinator Sean McDermott was feeling the heat in his position and that the team could make a move to promote secondary coach Dick Jauron to run the defense. Weeks later, that talk is a thing of the past. McDermott's defense has made marked strides the past few games with a few key personnel moves and better consistency. Moise Fokou replaced Akeem Jordan at strong-side linebacker, Antonio Dixon replaced DT Brodrick Bunkley and Dimitri Patterson supplanted Ellis Hobbs at right corner. The Eagles have forced 20 turnovers the past six games and have clamped down against the run since those moves were made. In addition, McDermott has adjusted his schemes well based on the opponents and hasn't been as recklessly aggressive when blitzing hasn't been warranted. These adjustments have keyed the Eagles' defensive turnaround.


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Republican from Virginia
Scott Rigell, R-2nd, is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Second District includes Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore and parts of Norfolk and Hampton. Rigell, who joined Congress in 2011, serves on the Armed Services and Budget committees. Rigell was raised in Titusville, Fla. Rigell, who owns two new car dealerships, served for six years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He has an associates degree from Brevard Community College, now Eastern Florida State College, a bachelor's degree from Georgia's Mercer University, and a master's degree from Regent University, Virginia Beach.
Recent statements involving Scott Rigell
U.S. Rep. Scott Rigell "wants gun owners in a federal registration system."
Under Ryan plan, "those 54 and younger would receive the same kind of healthcare options now enjoyed by members of Congress."
"The (national) debt really added up $75 trillion in 2010 and is on track to hit $99 trillion this year."
The United states is "borrowing more than 40 cents of every dollar we spend."
"Congressman Nye voted against a bill which would have defunded the $5-10 billion" the IRS needed to implement health care legislation.
Recent stories featuring Scott Rigell
Democrats persist with false Medicare claim:
The radio ad says: "Congressman Scott Rigell voted to end Medicare, forcing seniors to pay more to protect tax breaks for Big Oil and millionaires."
Virginia Republicans twist Obama's statement on Israel's borders :
Did Obama really break with U.S. policy and call on Israel to return to its 1967 borders?
We want to hear your suggestions and comments. Email the Virginia Truth-O-Meter with feedback and with claims you'd like to see checked. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.


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Activities - They have a lot of things to do on board. Trivia, mini golf, basketball, they have a room you go to and play cards or scrabble, jenga or any other games you may like for free, you can participate in bean bag throw game, which was huge fun and I wished I got involved in it, but I was not sure what it was about till the end of the cruise and I was bummed that I did not join the fun. I won $100 in bingo (expensive) and $100 in the casino.
The Food - We ate at David's the first night. The food was very good, however I enjoyed the food in the Normandy just as well. In David's we had to wait a long time between each course, which we could not understand because their was only 10 people their. Normandy had great food, it was hot all the time. We had anytime dining and never waited for a table. We always ate between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm on level 3. Our waiters were the best (Dadang and Imade) they treated us like royalty. The short ribs were excellent as well as the fried chicken and of course the chocolate melting cake! Some people on the reviews said the food was cold or not really hot, but my food was always hot and very good. The mermaid grill was good and the best things I enjoyed were the hot pastrami on rye from the grill and the omelette's in the morning. You get lemonade, tropical punch, unsweetened ice tea coffee free 24/7. Now I spoiled myself because I went to the coffee shop every morning and purchased a cafe mocha with whipped cream and it was awesome!!!!!!!!!(cost about $3.00) not bad.
My grandson went to camp carnival everyday and loved it. He did get sea sick the first day and we went to the infirmary and they gave him children's Dramamine and was fine the rest of the cruise. They did not charge us for that.
Embarkation and debarkation - wonderful - no problems what so ever. We chose option 2 debarkation which gave us more time on the ship the morning we left. We got home about 11:30 pm and we live about 20-25 minutes from the port.
We stayed on the 6th deck aft. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. We heard no noises from other rooms and the shower was really nice. Very hot water in the shower and sink and the shower head is adjustable so if you have little ones you can lower the head and it will fit with your child just fine.
Entertainment- We like comedy....so the first night the comedian (Mike Macy) was hilarious, the second night (not sure of his name but we called him carrot top) he was okay, the sixth night (Jim Brick) very very good as well. We also so saw a musical show called Jazzin that was very good, sang and dance all the good jazz tunes. The carnival dancers were excellent. A lot of entertainment for all ages... they had DJ's throughout the cruise ship and music playing all the time. My grandson won a ships trophy for the limbo contest. All ages were in the limbo contest and they did have a lot of lido deck parties.
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Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Port Charlotte man for a car burglary and purse theft, thanks to a tip received after viewing surveillance photos on the CCSO Facebook page.
Tony Curtus Goforth, 51, was arrested for Grand Theft and Burglary of a Conveyance.
On December 20th, an employee of the CVS store at 4478 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, reported her Ford Edge SUV in the parking lot had a window smashed out and her purse covered by a sweater on the floor of the car was stolen.
Surveillance video photos of the suspect were sent to the media, put on the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office website (www.ccso.org) and Facebook for the public to help identify.
A tipster who had seen the post on Facebook, contacted detectives on a possible identity of the man shown in the store surveillance photo.
On January 24, detectives located and interviewed Goforth about the incident. Goforth said he goes to CVS on his bicycle frequently on his way to pay his bail bondsman.
Detectives showed Goforth the video of him buying a grape flavored cigar and he said it was him. Goforth was then shown outside video of him riding his bicycle around the Ford Edge that was broken into and also shows him with the victim's purse in his right hand.
He finally admitted it was the victim's purse. He said he took the cash and gave the purse to someone else.
Goforth said he owed a lot of people for helping him post a $15,000 bond for a November 26th car burglary and grand theft charge.
Goforth said the CVS theft was a crime of opportunity because he saw the purse in the victim's car.
Goforth was arrested and taken to the Charlotte County Jail where he remains on no bond for the two new felony charges, and for violating his probation on his similar November arrest.
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14 U.S. Code § 144 - Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force
(a) The Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force at the request of the Secretary may, with or without reimbursement for the cost thereof, as agreed, receive members of the Coast Guard for instruction in any school, including any aviation school, maintained by the Army or the Air Force, and such members shall be subject to the regulations governing such schools.
(b) Officers and enlisted men of the Coast Guard shall be permitted to purchase quartermaster supplies from the Army at the same price as is charged the officers and enlisted men of the Army.
Source(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 506; Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(10),Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2519; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(D),Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865.)
Historical and Revision Notes
Subsection (a) is based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 28 (Aug. 29, 1916, ch. 417, 39 Stat. 601). Section has been enlarged to include the Air Force as well as the Army, and to include all schools maintained by the Army or Air Force, rather than aviation schools only. Reimbursement is made optional depending upon agreement of the Secretaries.
Subsection (b) is based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 31 (Mar. 6, 1920, ch. 94, § 1,41 Stat. 506).
Subsection (c) is based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 31a (Mar. 3, 1909, ch. 252, 35 Stat. 751; Apr. 15, 1937, ch. 101, 50 Stat. 65).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–557substituted reference to members for reference to officers and enlisted men in two places.
1976—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(10)(a), substituted "at the request of the Secretary" for "at the request of the Secretary of the Treasury".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(10)(b), substituted "Secretary of the Army" for "Chief of Ordnance".
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The Series 400™ power and data-distribution system from Production Resource Group (PRG) is designed to distribute power and data in a safe and efficient manner. If you are a lighting designer, production electrician, or production manager for touring productions, industrials, events, or any production that uses power and data in any significant manner, then you should see this system firsthand.
What It Does
The Series 400 is an integrated power and data-distribution system that combines 120V or multiphase 208V power with an Ethernet network in the same cable. It distributes power and control signals to operate automated luminaires or other remote non-dim devices up to 500' away. Unlike other power-distribution racks, this system features built-in control signal distribution. The rack accepts 10/100MB/sec Ethernet, DMX, DMX-over-Ethernet, and RDM, and has the ability to handle protocols simultaneously. It also allows you to route any DMX universe on the network to any DMX output in the system without any cable patching or outboard opto-splitters.
The Series 400 is a modular system to mix and match the right components for your needs. It is made up of the rack, breaker modules, breakout boxes, and trunk cable. The rack houses up to six breaker modules of any type and provides an LED meter module that monitors system current and voltage and additional space for installing optional expansion components. System-wide functions can be controlled at the rack, including power-up, power-down, and testing.
Breaker modules that mount in the rack provide two trunk outputs — with each circuit protected by an individual circuit breaker — for the purpose of routing power and control to the system. Currently, these include 15A 120V, 15A 208V, 30A 208V, 15A/30A 208V, and an FOH breaker module. Depending on the model, breakout boxes supply power and control signal for three, four, or six devices. LEDs provide verification of the power and data signals and can be installed in the truss. There is also an FOH breakout module and an A/B switch to make seamless transitions between main and backup consoles.
The trunk cable is a custom design that transmits Ethernet data and six power circuits over 500' on copper. "I would describe it as a superhighway that carries both information and power in one pipe," says Jim Bornhorst, senior scientist for PRG. "It dramatically simplifies the wiring of a complex lighting system, and that is where your time savings is." The Ethernet switches and DMX routing are all internal, eliminating the need for external data cables and devices. Rusty Brutsché, vice chairman and CTO for PRG, adds, "We also have a new Series 400 Ethernet switch that has fiber-optic cable connections, so very long runs between S400 racks can be accommodated. The most important benefits of S400 are significant time savings on setup, configuration, and tear down, and very safe, stable, flexible, and reliable operation of the Ethernet data network and power distribution."
Regarding safety, Bornhorst discusses one of the S400's key features. "I think that this is by far the safest system we have ever built," he says. "There is a key-line signaling system — that is not part of our normal communications system — that tells the various types of modules and breakout boxes whether they are compatible or not. The system will not energize this equipment if the two boxes on either end — the one that sources the power and current with circuit breakers on it and the one that distributes it at the end of the cable that has the plugs on it that the lights plug into — aren't completely compatible; nothing powers up. That is the beauty of it. It is kind of a dumb, simple system that we worked out. There are no computers, and there are no chips; it's just wires and relays, so it is almost fail-safe. The other nice thing is that if you uncouple one of the trunk connectors, it immediately kills all of the circuits in that connector before you can even get the connectors apart. So if a stagehand was working outside in the wet and picked up an open connector, he knows that it is not energized."
How It Came To Be
"We started the development of S400 in VLPS before we merged with PRG," says Brutsché. "When we were in the sound business with Showco and for all of the Vari-Lite Series 100, 200, and 300 equipment, we always manufactured our own proprietary power and data-distribution systems. When we began manufacturing DMX-compatible products at Vari-Lite, we began using commercially available power, DMX, and Ethernet distribution equipment, and we were not satisfied with the performance of the equipment. We found it unreliable, unsafe, and difficult to configure and troubleshoot. We felt that an integrated power and data system utilizing Ethernet networking was needed, so we began the development of S400. I think Jim Bornhorst and his team did a brilliant job developing the S400 system."
Bornhorst led the development team — all involved since the inception of the original Vari-Lite Series 100 — which included John Covington, who handled the mechanical design and electrical design; Tom Walsh, who dealt with the digital electronics and Ethernet; and chief of software Charles Reese, who developed all of the software that operates the communications system.
"The American system is fully certified by ETL for use in the United States and Canada," says Bornhorst. "The European version will carry the CE mark and be RoHS-compliant, which is a new compliance directive from Europe, and has to do with the waste from the product cycle. And, of course, in Japan, it will carry the PSE mark."
What's Next
In terms of further development, Bornhorst says, "We are developing versions of S400 for Europe and Japan. We had to make some changes, but the European system will be virtually identical to the one in the US with the exception of the power connectors, which will be the common European CeeForm connectors.
What End-Users Have To Say
Kevin O'Brien, production lighting manager for Bestek Lighting & Staging, used the Series 400 system for a corporate event at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. "The rig that we used it with was pretty large — 120 moving lights," he says. "We used the front-of-house module to run two [MA Lighting] grandMA consoles. I chose the Series 400 system for its ease and convenience."
There are a few features O'Brien particularly likes about the system. "Mostly, it is the elimination of a lot of cabling — because you no longer need data cable off of your truss to your racks — as well as elimination of opto-splitters," he says. "Also, it's great that you can address either one of the two ports to any one of 40 universes of DMX at the rack without having to physically plug into a snake."
Greg Garrison, principal of Garrison Production Services Inc., was the project manager and master electrician for the Mercedes booth at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "The PRG Series 400 system gives you the ability to adapt to virtually any situation with ease and efficiency," he says. "It has truly revolutionized the age-old concept of power and data distribution. In the ever-changing auto show market, where cars are always changing positions, and design changes are sure to follow, it is an absolute necessity to have the amount of flexibility the S400 system has to offer."
Garrison really likes "that everything is integrated into one unit. You can literally put any DMX universe out of any of the breakout boxes anywhere in the system. If the client comes in — as with many trade shows and industrials — and decides to move an exhibit piece or a vehicle, it is very easy to move a fixture. Basically, put any fixture anywhere and reassign the universe by just the push of a button on the racks."
New York City-based electrician Chris Kurtz has used the S400 system on a number of productions, including a one-off concert for Guns N' Roses and the recent Broadway production of High Fidelity. "The first, obvious benefit is data-over-multi," he says. "You can put different universes pretty much wherever you need them without having to run separate runs of data. The ability to assign those ports at the rack allows for a good amount of flexibility."
As for future improvements, Kurtz has a few ideas. Because many productions still have some conventionals in the rig, he requests that the unit "incorporates a dimming system. If you could hook in some dimmers through the Series 400 lines or make one of the modules a six-pack of dimmers, that would be great. A few of the people that I worked with would like the breakouts to be cable fan-outs rather than boxes because electricians are much happier using breakouts; it also eliminates that many more failure points for cable. Now you are adding jumpers in where a lot of times you could just use a 20" breakout and go directly to the unit."
Jerry "Hodgie" Vierna is the lighting crew chief for the current Justin Timberlake tour and Madonna tour, both of which made a lot of use of the Series 400 system. "Just the ease of programming those outputs and the fact that it is easy to do is a blessing," says Vierna. He does agree with one of Kurtz's points: "If it could actually incorporate a dimming circuit within it so that somehow, in software, you could switch to a dimming circuit as opposed to just a non-dim circuit, that would be pretty revolutionary."
Vierna sums up the Series 400 system: "I think that it will become an industry standard in the near future. The backs of the racks no longer look like the scrambled, unorganized pile of XLR cables, jumping over multi-cables. It is all straight multi-cables going into the racks and feeders feeding those racks, but nothing else. The Series 400 system has so many positive things going for it."
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The Washington Cadastral Framework partners are only meeting as part of the regular agenda of the Framework Management Group (FMG). Project minutes and status updates are on the web site below. Sandra Bahr has taken over the maintenance of the web site. Greg Tudor will be working on a temporary assignment with the Bureau of Land Management in Portland during November and December. Byrt Filyaw will be managing the project in his absence.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is able to provide only limited support to partners on existing applications and data distribution services. The Washington Cadastral Framework database includes parcel, legal description, boundary, point, and document data. Partners can access cadastral framework data directly through the Internet connection. Instructions on how to access the database are on the project web site under presentations. (Note that direct database access is less cumbersome than downloading since the data does not have to be downloaded or reformatted using the utilities on the web site before use.)
The ArcView Internet Map Server (AVIMS) has been down since the transition to the ArcIMS software was started in June. The ArcIMS application will allow users to view and query cadastral framework data, and download the data viewable on the map viewer. There have been no interruptions of the data download service using the Cadastral Data Transfer Standard, but there have been some delays in getting new data posted to the database.
The DNR is in the process of implementing a cadastre GeoDatabase (GDB) and ArcMap editing application developed by ESRI. As a result of this development, the DNR will be recommending that the Cadastral Data Transfer Standard be changed to more closely match the revised GDB. The DNR worked with ESRI staff in Olympia and Redlands to help ensure that the GDB design will be compatible with the upcoming ArcSurvey product. Jack Dangermond attended a technical cadastral project meeting in August where he saw a demonstration of the cadastral GeoDatabase and ArcMap editing application being developed for WA DNR. In the discussion following, Dangermond asked that issues and findings be forwarded directly to him for review.
Other partner activities include a joint project to coordinate corners using GPS by Grant County and Bureau of Reclamation, with assistance from Washington DOT, DFW, and DNR; Washington DFW startup of their GIS ownership project; ongoing GCDB development by the BLM; and completion of the NILS GeoCommunicator as part of the Geographic Network in March, reviewed by the DNR in May.
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TOLEDO, OH (Toledo News Now) - A charity event October 20 to benefit Kimberlie Gustwiller, a North Baltimore woman who police say lied about having cancer, will go on as planned but for a different cause.
"Devastated, mixed emotions, confused and everybody is probably scratching their heads saying, 'Why?," said Gary Bretz with the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
People in North Baltimore still do not know what to think of the news of Gustwiller. Gustwiller now faces 6-12 months in the county justice center for faking cancer and collecting thousands of dollars in donations.
"It's frustrating to know that someone tried to manipulate a bunch of folks. It's not something to play with," said Bretz.
The charity event will happen as planned but it will be held for people who truly need the help.
"Naturally, it's not going to be in her name. We will support a cancer fund. A lot of times we pick out a designated person. It would be nice if no one ever had cancer where we didn't have to have this event but that's what our organization stands for, we're people helping people," said Bretz.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles in North Baltimore was the sponsor of the original event and they will continue to sponsor the new event which they now have to plan from scratch. The event is three weeks away but they are confident it will be just as successful if not more.
"Every dollar we can raise certainly helps the cause somewhere along the line so I hope that this brings us a little more notoriety where we really do have a big event. We kind of had the wind pulled out of our sails on this whole event but we're going to make things happen," said Bretz.
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The Patriots have signed OT Thomas Welch from their practice squad in order to give them more depth up front. To create a spot on the roster, LB Jeff Tarpinian was released.
Welch's presence on the 53-man roster is necessary because of the back injury to starting ORT Sebastian Vollmer. With Vollmer out, rookie Nate Solder will be in the starting lineup at right tackle, leaving a spot open on the bench for Welch.
Welch was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2010 draft, but failed to make their roster last season. He spent all of 2010 on the Vikings' practice squad before returning to New England last week.
The team opted to keep Tarpinian on the 53-man roster initially, despite the undrafted rookie missing much of camp with an injury. It is expected that if he clears waivers, the linebacker would return to the Patriots on their practice squad.


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Ojai is the quintessential peaceful California town; a village with a unique, artful flair. Ojai is home to world-class golf courses, art galleries, boutiques, fine restaurants and a variety of festivals and events for every season. The outdoors is always beckoning with a delightful climate and Ojai as the starting point for miles of trails, parks and points of interest.
The Emerald Iguana is a lovely boutique inn that offers all the special amenities to make your restful escape or romantic getaway perfectly memorable. Be pampered in cozy luxury, enjoying your spacious room or suite with it's unique handcrafted furniture, fine linens and tranquil artistic surroundings. Soak up the fresh air and sunshine on your patio or deck. Take a dip in the crystalline pool and spa or experience total relaxation with an in-room massage or facial.
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Reviews by jlindros:
3.99/5 rDev -1.7%
Thanks to Tom P for sharing.
Cloudy dark orange brown beer, very little head.
Nose brings tart cherry, sour brown malts, little acidic bite even in the nose.
Taste nice tart cherry, little sweetness, flemmy little creamy, nice sourness, bit of a brown malt and sweet candy, but sour cherry. Long flemmy tart finish with lingering cherry.
Mouth is med bod flemmy mild acidic bite, decent carb.
02-24-2014 02:55:35 | More by jlindros
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4.75/5 rDev +17%
05-06-2014 17:41:02 | More by fenlop54
4/5 rDev -1.5%
10-02-2013 05:08:56 | More by deebo
4/5 rDev -1.5%
05-24-2012 16:29:56 | More by bpfrush
4.5/5 rDev +10.8%
12-31-2011 13:53:09 | More by dc55110
4/5 rDev -1.5%
04-11-2014 03:45:03 | More by weonfire
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
01-26-2014 02:32:37 | More by UWBadgerFan4Life
3.78/5 rDev -6.9%
750ml bottle, graciously shared with me this past Sunday afternoon, day after GTMW
appearance: served in a town hall tulip - lifeless carbonation, murky orange-amber body, no head
smell: funky aroma, notes of brett, hay, oak, vinous characteristics, cherry, grape skin
taste: Better than I remember the tap version of 2010/2011 being - quite sour, vinous grape skin, tart cherry, tons of oak, hay, brett, highly acidic, vinegar.
mouthfeel: lack of carbonation is pretty detrimental, acid, tart
overall: good first effort of the style, not at new glarus level by any means yet
08-16-2012 17:26:19 | More by dirtylou
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
03-13-2012 20:58:40 | More by leschkie
3.75/5 rDev -7.6%
11-10-2013 01:30:54 | More by Gonzoillini
4.75/5 rDev +17%
04-04-2013 15:28:36 | More by bigthirst
3.63/5 rDev -10.6%
750 mL bottle poured into a snifter.
Appearance - No head on a clear reddish brown body. Lifeless.
Smell - Chardonnay bomb. Intense barrel character. Vanilla and oak permeate. Caramel. Not really any acidity.
Taste - Much more sour here, but not intense. Strong white wine again. Caramel and vanilla. Follows the nose, but the cherries come out in the end. The back end dries out and leaves diacetyl and white wine.
Mouthfeel - Dry, medium bodied. Easy to drink. Medium carbonation.
Overall - Better than I expected. Out of proportion on many flavors, like the wine barrel.
04-02-2013 00:11:14 | More by Alieniloquium
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08-11-2014 02:31:54 | More by mobius387
4/5 rDev -1.5%
06-06-2014 20:30:24 | More by Rborre321
4.5/5 rDev +10.8%
09-29-2013 18:32:22 | More by Bunuelian
Nova Scotia (Canada)
4/5 rDev -1.5%
01-17-2013 19:08:11 | More by arniepnminne
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
05-30-2014 23:39:08 | More by beersdmf17
4.75/5 rDev +17%
08-13-2012 19:03:05 | More by theminutemen
5/5 rDev +23.2%
11-20-2011 07:18:04 | More by Diomede
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
01-26-2014 14:21:17 | More by Hendrick24
4/5 rDev -1.5%
Poured from bottle into a tulip. Pours a good dark red color with a small head.
Very good flemish red aromas of sour cherries, some funk and tart citrus notes as well.
Good depth with a very good medium feel and flavors of sour cherries and a good amount of tart tones as well. Finishes off nice and dry.
This is a real good flemish red. Nice and tart with good flavors and aromas.
08-08-2012 04:50:30 | More by KDawg
4.3/5 rDev +5.9%
750 ml cork and caged bottle poured into a Central Waters tulip
Serving temp 45°-50° F, Ale aged in oak barrels with cherries added. Pairings listed on the back!
A - Low carbonation leaves little loose bubbles of off-white pinkish foam. Pinkish dirty hazed apricot in color. Vanishing foam is no surprise with all the bugs in this one.
S - Low notes of vinegar and bacteria fall behind the robust aroma of smooth oak barrels and bacteria soaked cherry accents. Complex bacteria is underlying, not bold, but works very well. More sour power emerges with a good swirl.
T - Sour cherries and wet wood flourish with barnyard notes of dry straw and funk. The flavor is actually pretty "thin" (not one dimensional, rather just light) but works well in this brew.
M - Nice light carbonation compliments the medium-light body and finishes out with a lightly dry, very sour finish.
O - A few tweaks and this could be an absolutely amazing brew. The sour finish does a great job of tying all the oak and cherries together with the bacteria-filled brew but I'd love to see a little rise in the flavor profile. The bugs are there and offer low underlying complexity, but almost no real malt profile comes though in this one. Regardless, this is damn close to Supplication. Great job guys! I can't wait to age some bottles and experience it's development.
11-26-2011 17:43:18 | More by BeerFMAndy
4/5 rDev -1.5%
01-26-2014 05:59:14 | More by Nivek43
4/5 rDev -1.5%
03-06-2013 05:59:26 | More by CaptainNomihodai
4.25/5 rDev +4.7%
Reviewing Exodus, an intentionally soured red ale aged in bourbon barrels with cherries from Central Waters Brewing Company out of Amherst, Wisconsin.
Score: 94
Fall 2011 vintage bottle served in a Goose Island Chicago flag snifter and enjoyed on 07/01/14.
Appearance: Pours a murky, reddish-orange color with a slight brownish tinge with a half finger of head that settles to a thick ring around the glass. The last pour is quite sediment-y. Nothing special in the lacing/retention/lacing department, but this is a sour ale. 3.75/5
Smell: Cherry, lacto, vanilla and oak working in a nice harmony. Relative to how this was fresh, the acidity has softened a bit and the cherry has faded a bit in a good way such that the medicinal character that was once there fresh is now gone. A kiss of lemon too. 4.25/5
Taste: Tart cherry, oak and a kiss of lacto on the finish. Has a well-rounded acidity. Tart cherry throughout. Really pleasant balance here. No medicinal character anymore. A little residual sweetness on the back half. 4.5/5
Mouthfeel: Dry finish. Medium bodied, appropriate carbonation. Has a nice sourness with an underlying/balancing residual sweetness. 4.5/5
Overall: Excellent, early sour project from Central Waters that has aged marvelously. Recent batches on tap have been even better than this was fresh.
Cost: $14.99 for a 750 ml bottle.
02-13-2014 05:00:29 | More by jegross2
Exodus from Central Waters Brewing Co.
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The young Sand Springs boy who was reportedly kidnapped by his father and taken to Texas is back in Oklahoma, according to a spokesperson for the Dept. of Human Services.
Meanwhile, Texas authorities are holding 38-year-old Robert Connor III without bond on suspicion of killing his mother and abducting his 6-year-old son in Sand Springs on Wednesday.
Lewisville city jail records show Connor was taken into custody just hours after he surrendered at a north Texas motel early Wednesday.
His unharmed son, Decklan Connor was with him and was taken into protective custody.
DHS officials said Thursday they could not comment on whether the child was in protective custody or with family in Oklahoma due to privacy laws.
Capt. Jay Powell say police in the Dallas-area city will coordinate with Oklahoma authorities on the suspect's return.
An Amber Alert was issued for the boy Tuesday night by the Osage County Sheriff's Office after Deborah Connor was fatally shot at a home near Sand Springs. Sheriff Ty Koch stated Connor and his mother apparently argued over money and her grandson was staying with her.
Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, Texas officials stated he was located at the hotel and began making phone calls to him a couple hours later. And just before 8 a.m. authorities were able to take him into custody with the assistance of the SWAT team.
Records indicate that Robert Connor now faces first degree murder and child endangerment charges. He will be extradited to Oklahoma.
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Description: This modification will show you how to take the links with icons in the header and footer and make it so that the icons are clickable.
For instance, notice how when you hover over the FAQ link, it changes the cursor to the hand, indicating it is a clickable link, changes the color of the link text and is actually clickable. Now, notice when you hover over the icon for the FAQ link, nothing happens, the cursor remains normal, the link text doesnt change color and you cannot actually click it to navigate to the FAQ page.
This modification addresses that by making the icons clickable. When installed properly, the icon next to the FAQ link will act just as the rest of the link does, when you hover the mouse over it the cursor will change, the link text will change color and you will be able to click on the icon itself to use the link.
This mod covers all the default icons used in the header and footer but as you can see by looking at the demo site, it can work with all icons.
Icons made clickable: Bookmark, Bump. FAQ, Home, Login, Logout, Members, Register, Subscribe, Unsubscribe, and the User Control Panel.
Demo Board: My site with MANY mods including this one at http://www.aplacetochat.com or a default phpBB3 test board with JUST this mod at http://test.computermedicone.com.
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Installation Time: ~10 minutes
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PASCO, Wash. - A summer tradition returns for another season this weekend. The Pasco Farmer's Market opens for business Saturday.
"You come down here you can buy ripe tomatoes. So that makes it very nice," said Pasco Farmer's Market Manager, Mike Somerville.Not only is the produce from the region but the market accepts EBT cards and other government assistance funding, giving the profits right to the local farmers.
"It keeps those benefit dollars local, rather than letting them go to grocery chains or other outside businesses," said Amy Kuchler with the Downtown Pasco Development Authority Board.
In fact, about $58,000 in benefits stay local and out of the hands of corporations when they are spent at the market.
Everyone grows and everyone enjoys it.The market opens Saturday at 8:00 a.m. right alongside the Cinco de Mayo parade route. There will also be live musical performances scheduled throughout the day.


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Perrysburg residents at one apartment complex are on edge after several break-ins and burglaries.
One victim says her sense of security is gone after someone broke into her residence through the window at Perry's Lake Village Apartments. Her apartment faces a pond, so no one saw anything. Her neighbor's apartment was also broken into and motorcycles have been tampered with on the property.
Stephanie Shephard says it took days to realize she was robbed because nothing was out of place, until she realized $130 in cash and $2,500 in jewelry were stolen and cannot be replaced.
"I had my grandmother's wedding ring in there and she has since passed," said Shephard.
Shephard says she is left with only pictures to remember the woman who meant so much to her.
Shephard's family was not home when the robbery happened Wednesday around 3 p.m. but now she wants increased security and surveillance cameras. According to the landlord, police have increased patrols in the area.
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CHICAGO, Ill. -- The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that famous film critic Roger Ebert has died after his struggle with cancer. Ebert was 70-years-old.
The University of Illinois alumni has been a professional critic since the mid-sixties.
He is most famous for being a part of the television show "At the Movies", paired with fellow critic Gene Siskel. Siskel died in 1999. Ebert continued the show with Richard Roeper until 2008.
Ebert was first diagnosed with cancer in 2002. He underwent surgery in 2006 that led to part of his jawbone having to be removed. He lost his ability to speak and eat or drink.


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Fishing tournaments boost economy
PLATTSBURGH — Professional fishing tournaments brought $2.7 million in direct spending to the region last year.
That was among the findings of a newly released study conducted by Economic Insights, an economic consulting firm.
Principal consultant Dr. Colin Read was the lead of the study, which was commissioned by the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce.
"The fishing tournaments in Plattsburgh bring significant revenue to the community," he said in a news release. "When compared to each dollar invested in hosting fees, the region stands to gain upwards of $95, depending on our assumptions.
"As we begin to measure additional impacts over time, we may even discover the economic impact to be larger yet. In terms of community investment, there are few projects one could imagine with a similar positive return."
The study found that preparatory visits by the competitors increased the impact number to $8.2 million. Those associated with the tournaments accounted for 8,330 lodging nights and the creation of the equivalent of 34.5 full-time jobs.
The region also benefits from exposure on media outlets that broadcast tournament coverage, including ESPN and Versus. Those two networks reach an audience of 90 million and 61 million households worldwide, respectively.
Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau Director Michele Powers, vice president of marketing for the chamber, said the study reaffirmed what they already knew.
"The pro bass tournaments are an economic boon for the area. A 95-to-1 return on investment is impressive, to say the least, and then to take into account the publicity we receive via media coverage throughout the world, the return on investment is even greater," she said.
"Needless to say, we're happy to welcome the pro anglers back in 2013."
Five tournaments are scheduled for this spring and summer. The season starts with the ABA Weekend Series on June 15 and concludes with the BFL Super tournament Aug. 3.
The events are expected to draw more than 2,500 professional anglers, with a prize pool of $1.5 million.
FLW Director of Tournament Operations Bill Taylor said they are always excited to bring an event to Lake Champlain.
"Lake Champlain is without question the best tournament destination in the Northeast. The support we get from the locals and communities surrounding the lake is phenomenal," he said.
Plattsburgh Mayor Donald Kasprzak said they are pleased with the 2013 schedule.
"The fishing tournaments continue to provide solid economic benefits for the North Country," he said. "The people associated with the tournaments are wonderful, and many of them have become part of our community over the years.
"We appreciate their commitment to the area and hope it continues for years to come."
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More than 1,000 City employees take voluntary pledge to drive cell phone free
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Safety Team developed a "Play it Safe While Driving" campaign in June 2012 as an effort to increase City employees' awareness of the dangers of texting and cell phone use while driving. All City employees were encouraged to attend a presentation and to sign a personal pledge to drive cell phone free. By its close on Dec. 31, 2012, the campaign had garnered more than 1,000 pledges.
City employees attended presentations during which they viewed compelling videos featuring tragic stories about people whose lives were affected by distracted drivers. After sharing additional facts about the dangers of distracted driving, attendees were given the opportunity to sign a pledge to not use their cell phone or text while driving. Those who pledged received a bright orange zippered bag bearing the "Play it Safe While Driving" logo. The bags provide not only a place to store cell phones but also are a reminder of their pledge. More than 60 presentations were given throughout the campaign at locations throughout the City.
The City's Safety Team selected distracted driving as a target initiative due to the large number of employees who get behind the wheel of a City vehicle every day. National Safety Council research shows that individuals are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash while talking on a cell phone, and up to 23 times more likely if texting.
"All City employees have a responsibility to protect the assets entrusted to them by the citizens of Kansas City. More importantly, however, this campaign is about keeping our employees safe along with everyone we share the road with," said Eric Hallerud, the City's corporate safety and risk manager.
As a part of the campaign, the City Council passed a resolution during the National Safety Council's Occupational Safety Month declaring the week of June 25 as Cell Free Driving Week in Kansas City. Additionally, a video featuring feedback from employees who had attended the presentation was created to help spread the message. It is broadcast on Channel 2 and online on the Corporate Safety Division's Web page at http://www.kcmo.org/CKCMO/Depts/GeneralServices/Safety/.
The City's Safety Team consists of Corporate Safety and Risk Manager Eric Hallerud, General Services Department; Assistant Corporate Safety Manager Kristin Danner, General Services Department; Safety Manager Veronica Watson-Perkins, Aviation Department; and Safety Manager Dan Minor, Water Services Department.
The campaign officially ended on Dec. 31, 2012; however, additional presentations are still underway to ensure all City employees have an opportunity to participate.
For more information or media inquiries, please contact Assistant Corporate Safety Manager Kristin Danner at 816-513-1642.


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Year later, Pagan on outside looking in
Second injury keeping Mets outfielder out of Minors rehab
NEW YORK -- He wasn't supposed to play all that much last season. If the Mets had their druthers last year, Angel Pagan would have spent most of time in the dugout, starting a game maybe once a week and playing the late innings. The plan was for Moises Alou to play regularly -- he actually thought he'd get to 125 games -- and provide the kind of timely hits the Mets lacked though most of their 2007 season.
But Alou broke down, and rather than play more than expected, Pagan played far less than he wanted because of his own injuries.
One year ago Thursday, Pagan suffered the first of two injuries that have prevented him from playing since then. He suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder that day in Dodger Stadium, an injury that would require surgery in late July.
Starting in left field in place of Alou, Pagan pressed against the wall in foul territory to catch Andre Ethier's fly ball down the line. Unable to halt his momentum, Pagan instead fell headfirst into the stands. He lay there for a few moments while Mets coaches and trainers came to check on him, but remained in the game and earned an ovation from the crowd. He appeared in games May 11-12 and then was assigned to the disabled list.
Pagan arrived in Spring Training ready to compete with newcomers Jeremy Reed, Bobby Kielty and Cory Sullivan for the fourth outfielder assignment. But after he had played a handful of games, Pagan developed a sharp pain in his right elbow that eventually required more surgery and the removal of a bone spur.
Pagan, who will be 28 in July, will miss significantly more than a year to the two injuries. He has played in a few games in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in extended spring camp. But Pagan still is not ready to resume playing in Minor League games as part of the rehab program.
And even when he is fit to play and ready for a return to the big leagues, chances are there will be no need for him on the Mets' roster. Reed probably would have won the assignment even if Pagan had remained healthy. And now Reed has won a place in manager Jerry Manuel's outfield scheme -- as much as anyone can in 22 appearances, mostly for defense.
Reed is a skilled defender, at least marginally superior to Pagan. And even though Pagan switch-hits and would afford the Mets greater flexibility, he isn't productive enough as a right-handed hitter to make a significant difference in the way he is viewed.
Schneider update: The Mets said catcher Brian Schneider probably won't play in an extended spring game until next week and, after he does, he probably will need to play in a few rehab games in the Minor Leagues.
Marty Noble is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Don't expect closure on the sale of the Rams any time soon in the wake of minority owner Stan Kroenke's surprising decision to exercise his right of first refusal to purchase the majority share of the team. However, Kroenke may have expedited league approval of his majority ownership of the Rams when he announced on April 14 that he would abide by the NFL's cross-ownership rules and relinquish his principal stakes in the NBA Denver Nuggets and NHL Colorado Avalanche. But what became a bit more disturbing to close observers of the team than any potentially lengthy delays in the sale process was the fact Kroenke said nothing in the team release announcing his intention to become the Rams' majority owner about keeping the team in St, Louis. Kroenke alleviated concerns that he actually might be thinking about moving the team to Los Angeles two days before the draft when he told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he was indeed extremely committed to keeping the team in St. Louis.
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TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - Fire crews battled one house fire in east Toledo and a second in central Toledo late Sunday and early Monday. Both are being called suspicious.
The first fire happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday on Second Street near Oswald. The duplex had heavy smoke that covered the entire neighborhood.
Investigators say it was vacant and that the fire started in the back of the house. They also say the structure suffered extensive damage.
Crews responded to a second fire in central Toledo on Fulton Street between Cherry and Collingwood. Investigators say they believe that house is also vacant. Heavy fire burned through the roof.
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