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RI AG Kilmartin Spent, Fundraised Thousands in Florida
Friday, February 14, 2014
Last week, State Senator Dawson Hodgson, who is running for the Republican nod to challenge Kilmartin in November, called for the Attorney General to release his out-of-state travel records, and how much time he spent at his second home in Florida.
The request followed WPRO's Matt Allen first reporting that Kilmartin was interviewed by a Sarasota, FL ABC affiliate station in mid-January at an arts festival, with the station identifying him as a "Sarasota resident." Kilmartin resides in Pawtucket, but has property in Sarasota.
"Voters don't pay much attention to campaign finance reports. I don't know if there's data on this, but I don't know if voters care much at all where the candidates spend their money," said Rhode Island pollster Victor Profughi. "Myself, being a local pollster, I of course care very much about this! I prefer that candidates use local Rhode Islanders, and then they go outside, and pick other pollsters? I give candidates a hard time, all the time, about that, especially when they're talking about keeping jobs in Rhode Island and supporting the local economy."
Rhode Island's unemployment rate is currently 9.1%, which is the highest in the nation.
Campaign Records Show Florida Ties
Record show that the Kilmartin campaign paid the Florida sign company $1,359 on September 2, $3,417 on September 27, and $844 on October 1. A representative with Big Daddy said that the company is part of a guild -- and that it is non-union.
Kilmartin advisor Peter Kavanaugh with the Washington and Boston-based Hilltop Public Solutions firm said of the spending, "Attorney General Kilmartin has been a strong proponent of Rhode Island's small businesses throughout his career in public service. The campaign in 2010 primarily utilized Rhode Island-based companies for its printing work, including Sheahan Printing of Woonsocket, Regine Printing of Providence, Northeast Screen Printing in North Kingstown, JB Foley Printing in Providence, Allegra Print & Imaging in Providence, and Mercury Print & Mail in Pawtucket."
Opponent Hodgson said, "I always try to be fair, it's tough for me to be specific on [Kilmartin's] choice of using a Florida vendor. I have always made it a priority to source my materials in-state. My website's a local East Greenwich designer. That's my preference, that's my track record. I have a duty, and he has a duty, to make the best use of his dollars, if he got a better deal with the Florida company."
Hodgson continued, "Of the Florida revelations, it was Matt Allen who first ran with the [Florida TV station] video, and I commented on it. I didn't go down there and put him on the camera. It's politics. I do think it's appropriate for the Attorney General to explain what he's been doing," said Hodgson. "He's not talking about 38 Studios, the early release of the "Thrill Killer", or standing up for RI consumers."
Earlier this week, Kavanaugh outlined to GoLocal's Victor Alvarez examples of Kilmartin's achievements on campaign platform issues including economic security, protecting public safety, and helping restore public trust in the government
"The only reason I'd care about [Kilmartin's] time out of state is how it pertains to his job performance," said Hodgson.
Florida Fundraising, Consultant Spending
Kilmartin currently has $156,052.77 cash on hand; Hodgson has $21,717.83.
While Kilmartin has employed Hilltop Consulting, Hodgson also lists out of state advising -- B-Fresh Consulting in New Hampshire -- as a campaign management expenditure.
"When you bring consultants on board, they have connections, and reputations," said Profughi. "So if your'e trying to get big donors to come on board, it helps to have the right names with a good reputation.
Profughi continued, "I think there's a big difference between that and people who produce signs. Can you get a better sign produced out of state? Outside consultants are a different story, they bring those things to the table such such as connections, reputation, and fundraising."
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Comment #1 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 14
Kilmartin has been largely missing in action in RI, his record shows nothing accomplished.
I don't have any issues of using a non-union shop for printing; probably he got a better product at a better price, so that is a good move.
The plain fact of the matter Kilmartin has been the most non-functional AG RI has ever had at a time when we needed a proactive AG. Look at RI's crime rate, social services theft and fraud and the fleecing of RI by our GA, he just turns his back.
He is the wrong person for what RI needs, Kilmartin will never shake up the political mess we have in RI, he is part of it.
Dawson Hodgson on the other hand would have no legacy friends, family and political pals to placate. He would be proactive, just what RI needs.
Comment #2 by Gary Arnold on 2014 02 14
The AG spend over $6,000.00 to a Non-Union Print Shop in order to more cost effectively, and efficiently, have his material all printed....and PRINTED WITHOUT THE SO-CALLED UNION BUG that is all but demanded by the Union Thugs here in Rogues Island!
Comment #3 by TOM LETOURNEAU on 2014 02 14
Comment #4 by Redd Ratt on 2014 02 14
Comment #5 by Patrick Boyd on 2014 02 14
If there is a reasonable concern this is not happening, the public has the right to question it. Kilmartin owes us a response on that front. On vacation for 2-3 weeks; no problem. In Florida for 2-3 months out of the year; big problem.
I try not to generalize and stereotype, but Gary, you are probably dead right.
Comment #6 by Ben Algeo on 2014 02 14
Comment #7 by Prof Steve on 2014 02 14
How many folks get a vacation WITH PAY after a few weeks on any gob ???? ?
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Both the arms sale to Iran, and the money laundering were felonies at the time, and still are today
Comment #8 by Sammy Arizona on 2014 02 14
You have to check more than just GoLocal Gary. Kilmartin just prosecuted a guy for ripping off the unemployment system for 10k and hit a bunch of welfare fraudsters about a month ago. In all honesty, the guy has a decent record. The biggest difference for this AG is he doesn't try to grab the spotlight like Lynch did before him by spending everyday going on talk radio and tv.
Check the AG's news feed on their website. There is a lot of good stuff. As for that joke of a guy Dawson, he accomplished absolutely NOTHING of significance as a Senator. The guy talks a big game but has done anything that impacts Rhode Island on a large scale.
@Redd Ratt
Why don't you go ask the state police about the investigation?
According to the Colonel, I never heard him says the investigation was closed:
You can fast forward right to 8:30. If someone could find me an article or interview where the state police says the ivnestigation is over, I would love to see it.
Some you people are so under-informed it hurts to read the dribble you type.
Comment #9 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 14
You can listen to people talk a big game about what they'll do or you can look at what they've actually done. I'm just not convinced he has done anything.
Comment #10 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 15
So far, Dawson is playing politics with investigations...that doesn't bode well moving forward.
I don't know all the issues, but I read the paper in the morning like anyone else. I know Kilmartin has gone after a range of guilty parties: corporations that scam us, corrupt elected officials and gang members.
Comment #11 by Jack Francis on 2014 02 15
Comment #12 by donatello gori on 2014 02 15
Next, ask yourself why the AG has not come out and answered about his travel or why his spokesperson is the fourth highest paid person in the AGs office with no law degree or advance degree to speak of. Does he value the spokesperson more than the head of public protection?
As for Dawson being a rich kid, who knows where that they came from but he its laughable. His family sells turf - any idea how lucrative that job is not?
Dawson has prosecuted far more felonies than that do-nothing AG - in fact the AG has NEVER prosecuted a case.
The AG says he his tough on Open Meetings violations yet let the Properties Commission off with a finger wave?
He did not prosecute Moreau as he professes - it was all Federal, but Kilmartin wrestled Neronha for the media pulpit.
Lastly, only Hodgson stands between us and the State's continued spiral in the toilet at the hands of the GA.
SO before you swear your continued Guinness drinking allegiance to the Pawtucket Mob - read a paper, watch the GA's TV - or least stop talking about things you clearly have no idea about.
Comment #13 by David Allen on 2014 02 15
Comment #14 by David Allen on 2014 02 15
David, you are laughable. Let's take a look at Dawson's track record in the GA in 2013. He has been the lead sponsor of 19 bills. Of that, 5 were for celebratory citations. The only 3 signed into law were on behalf of the town of EG. The rest didn't pass at all. Big Time leader eh? The guy literally goes on talk radio, says a bunch of crap, and can never accomplish any of what he says. He hasn't fought a single battle and won. Just a bunch of smoke.
AS for the prosecution argument, that's bull. The AG is in charge of every case at the AG's office. You can't make an argument that he isn't prepared to be AG when he has been for the pass three years. What a dumb statement.
I have no clue how much sod sells for but I'll tell you this. He apparently has enough money to race yachts:
I don't what you think, but I don't know too many young prosecutors that can afford yachts with out help of mommy and daddy. Nice of him to try and portray he's a simple son of farmer but neglect to say his hobbies are far from simple.
Comment #15 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 15
I asked for one specific prosecution or one specific piece of legislation that Dawson was involved in. I guess Allen couldn't come up with one because he changed the subject.
Comment #16 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 16
As for the AG, the fact of the matter is he wouldn't know where to sit, if he were ever to enter a court room. But look, I would hate to see to one of your Irish mafia, Smith Hill, Pawtucket pals lose a "money for nothing job", so vote for him, Weed and the same old same old. How many retired Pawtucket cops now have cushy do nothing jobs in the AG's office, on that bloated payroll? What about the Spokesperson and her $124,000 job? More than everyone in the office but four lawyers.
The fact is, the AG has never prosecuted one case. Not one. Deny that?
As far as getting things done in the GA, try being one of five Senate Republicans and get something meaningful passed - like a 38 Studios review? I cannot imagine why the GA wouldn't want it - why the AG wouldn't undertake a Grand Jury? Because he is tainted and conflicted and doesn't want to throw his Guinness drinking, bar-stool sitting pals in front of the bus.
Listening to you two argue for "the same old" just certifies how stupid the population of this State is. We deserve what we get...Worst economy, worst unemployment rate, declining population...Thanks Guys. I bet you want to keep the master lever too? To lazy to do anything put yank it once...Perhaps you get to visit the AG in his home State of Florida?
Comment #17 by David Allen on 2014 02 16
He admits his office investigates NOTHING.
Comment #18 by David Allen on 2014 02 16
Take for note what I did above. Like saying his office investigates nothing... I posted a link to an NPR story with Colonel O'Donnell, superintendent of the State Police, saying that the State Police along with the AG's office were investigating 38 Studios. The same scenario has happened with the Sports Institute and the gang leader of MS-13.
Please link to an article or program where the AG admits his office investigates nothing.
Further, the AG was the Officer in Charge of Prosecution for the Pawtucket Police Department.
The strategy of going after legal experience didn't work 4 years ago and won't work now. It's just stupid to make the argument. Not only that, Peter also has management experience, something Dawson does not have. Being the head of a department relies more on good management kills than being a junior prosecutor.
As for the spokesperson, let's take a look at neighboring states. I for one would like to see if the salary is comparable between AG's office. Well, what do you know. If you take a look at Mass, the salary is certainly comparable.
So Dawson's 38 Studio's bill isn't going to pass...because it is not needed. The feds have already taken a look at the 38 Studios and the State Police says they are too. That's a political move by Dawson. You told me to look at his record in the GA, so I did, and he has done nothing significant. Is that what you wanted me to find? Now that I did your going to use the Republican Senator excuse? Look at Senator Algiere who is respected by members of both parties and actually does more than just talk. My own Mayor Fung, who I will be supporting for Governor, is another example of a reasonable Republican who can accomplish goals. Dawson is a blowhard. The kid needs to grow up.
Also, I'm from Cranston so I don't vote for Fox and Paiva Weed. Sorry but you can't push that on me.
Comment #19 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 16
Amy Kempe's salary is $124,118?
That is on par with the press assistants?
Comment #20 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
Police prosecutors don't even need to be lawyers - they don't prosecute anything - they do arraignments. So your pal Kilmartin did nothing but arraignments as a police prosecutor. Funny. Cops without law degrees now do the same thing. Although that may change.
Who did Kilmartin supervise prior to joining the AG's office?
Comment #21 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
If Hodgson was such a good prosecutor, why didn't he move up the ranks? The guy was stuck for five years in the "beginners" area of the AG's Office. Don't forget, the AG also had a private practice in an actually building. Dawson is running his "practice" out of a PO Box. I would imagine he isn't making any money and is still living off his mom. Too bad she can't hook him up with office space like she hooked him up with that yacht.
So in the hierarchy of police departments, Captains supervise those below them, usually a unit or division. Peter was a Captain, therefore supervised officers below them.
The AG's Office pays for itself anyways. The number of lawsuit settlements by and large pays for the cost. As for your NAAG link above, yes it is true that AG's partner with each other. It is a way of more effectively protecting United States citizens from fraud, deception, criminal actions, etc.
Comment #22 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 17
The Office has talented skilled prosecutors who handle the cases. It has a leader in Kilmartin who can actually manage the Department, execute the mission and provide a vision.
Comment #23 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 17
The last I knew, Hodgson had a law office in Wickford...Main Street or thereabouts.
As for Ryan, I have to assume you are the benefactor of one of those sweet AG investigator jobs after retiring from Pawtucket, or you too would be demanding an explanation as to why the spokesperson's pay is so high, YET, she cannot answer to his whereabouts 1/3 of the year. Apparently a TV station in Sarasota can. Still silent since the MLK weekend...maybe he is not back from Florida yet?
As for the likes of me, nothing ignorant about me. I demand accountability from our elected officials. I not only want to see criminal charges from the 38 Studios nonsense, but I want to know what happened behind closed doors in the GA and at whose direction. I would also like to see the SEC civil charges for knowingly file false documents in connection with the bond float and perhaps a 1001 charge. I would also like to know why such effort in the GA to ignore it and the AG's failure to investigate. Very simple stuff. I am not satisfied with what I have heard so far.
Its a shame that the talented prosecutors generally make half of what the spokes-lady makes. That is criminal.
Comment #24 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
"The biggest difference for this AG is he doesn't try to grab the spotlight like TV".
The fact is Kilmartin and Neronha and Kilmartin and O'Donnell have had some bloody fist fights over fighting for the podium. In fact, a recent one involved a case that Kilmartin wasn't yet involved with and he wanted to have the press party. Check with your connected friends about it - the date range is the last four weeks.
The biggest difference between Lynch and Kilmartin is the fact that Lynch has brains...
Comment #25 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
Look, Dawson couldn't crack it as a junior prosecutor so he moved on to the State House. Problem was he couldn't get along with anyone up there (which has little to do with being a Republican and a lot to do with personality) so he ended up as a failure. Failed to pass anything. Meanwhile, he thought he could have a nice private practice on the side. Problem was, he couldn't attract any real clients. So that wasn't working out either. So our pal Dawson thought he'd run for AG. He's asking the voters to promote him to the highest level of his incompetence. Peter Principle.
Comment #26 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 17
Unlike you, I can provide links. Here is the link to Dawson's law office website... address a PO Box http://hodgsonlawoffice.com/
AS for 38 Studios, I again refer you to the article I linked above which Colonel O'Donnell does say that 38 Studios is under investigation by the State Police and the AG's Office. I suppose you are not a lawyer, otherwise you would know that you shouldn't be talking about open investigations. I believe the SEC has and continues to look into 38 Studios. The Feds have and found nothing according to the US Attorney.
Hell, Dawson flat out told Dan Yorke that bad business decisions don't necessarily mean criminal wrongdoing. You can find that at this link http://www.630wpro.com/common/page.php?pt=Dan+Yorke+Show+PODCasts&id=3962&is_corp=0#
Please link to this supposed "bloody fist fight" because with the rest of your supposed "facts" you have nothing to back them up. However, it is particularly interesting that talk about this press party. It seems to me you have some information that the rest of us don't have which leads me to my final point.
I am busting you up because I think you are one of three things. You are not David Allard. You are either Dawson himself, his campaign manager Frank Maher, or a campaign volunteer who has drank too much of the kool-aid. I don't usually debate with people who post comments because the research shows they are nuts. But you're different. There is no tea party knee jerk bull crap that the rest of the people on this site type about. You regurgitate Dawson's talking points almost word for word. It's obvious that you work for Dawson, so I'm going to bust you up.
Comment #27 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 17
Now the Governor's press person in 2012 was Christine Hunsinger. She made $89,460 in 2012. I still don't see your point.
Kempe's salary is more on par with Linc Chafee, who made $129,000 in 2012.
Comment #28 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
"Please link to this supposed "bloody fist fight" because with the rest of your supposed "facts" you have nothing to back them up. However, it is particularly interesting that talk about this press party. It seems to me you have some information that the rest of us don't have which leads me to my final point."
To which I already said:
Also Jones, find someone in the know and ask whether you are right about this:
"The biggest difference for this AG is he doesn't try to grab the spotlight like TV".
"The fact is Kilmartin and Neronha and Kilmartin and O'Donnell have had some bloody fist fights over fighting for the podium. In fact, a recent one involved a case that Kilmartin wasn't yet involved with and he wanted to have the press party. Check with your connected friends about it - the date range is the last four weeks."
You have to live a bit, Jones. Not every CSI crime is solved in an hour and not every blog post can be answered with a WIKI link.
Comment #29 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
If you are Dawson, you should immediately apologize for your terrible comments directed at Irish American and the people of Pawtucket.
Comment #30 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 17
"But you're different. There is no tea party knee jerk bull crap that the rest of the people on this site type about. You regurgitate Dawson's talking points almost word for word. It's obvious that you work for Dawson, so I'm going to bust you up."
Why is it so hard to believe that someone who is not a whacky tea party nut can also be against the machine in RI? This State is not mine, but by marriage. I love and hate the place. To me, the D-run GA, the weak Governor's office no matter who is in and the Unions have ruined this place. The only check and balance in this State we could possibly have is in the AG's office and his claim to fame for public corruption is a Psycho Police Chief who shakes a paramour for $50. So what we need in this State is an Eliot Spitzer-type thinker (get past the hotel room in DC and he is a very smart and accomplished guy).
Kilmartin is not a thinker, he is not proactive, and the salary he pays his spokes-lady demonstrates awfully poor judgment. I don't need to spell that out for you, Mr. Jones - you're a smart guy.
Comment #31 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
Comment #32 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
Sounds like David Allen is Dawson. What he said about Irish Americans is reprehensible and Dawson should be ashamed. Just no place for that.
Comment #33 by Jack Francis on 2014 02 17
You're really distancing yourself from those talking points.
Machine politics? You're really a throwback.
Comment #34 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 17
We could use a strong, honest, forward thinking AG. Period.
Comment #35 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
Comment #36 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
If Dawson was so strong, why was he never given any real responsibility while in the AG's Office?
If Dawson was so forward thinking, why couldn't get work with both parties in the legislature and pass some good legislation?
If he was so honest, why is he playing politics with ongoing investigations?
Comment #37 by Thomas Ryan on 2014 02 17
I cannot explain Hodgson's time in the AG; I can assume as a youngster that he was one of several hundred faceless AAG's in the office. The office in size has boomed from 40 AAGs in the 70s to over 200 today. Its a bloated office that regularly seats two AAG's for the simplest motion hearings.
As for Legislation, in 2013 he tried to pass the bill to create the Office of Inspector General - committee held for further study; Master Lever - committee held for further study; bill to vest judge nominations in exclusive power of the Gov, with Senate advice and consent - held by committee for further study. So you see, a small handful of bills to increase scrutiny and reduce graft gets side-swiped by the GA's "held for further study" process in the GA. They don't want transparency.
Playing politics with ongoing (or not) investigations is demanding accountability and provoking thought. Those not doing anything would be offended and feel politics at hand, I guess.
Comment #38 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
The Irish Machine died in 1974 with Joe Doorley's last campaign for mayor of Providence. It was well before Dawson's time, so I get your confusion.
If you can't explain Dawson's time as an AAG and you've been defending him through all these posts, who can? Being a faceless youngster doesn't inspire confidence.
Comment #39 by Jack Francis on 2014 02 17
Comment #40 by David Allen on 2014 02 17
All I asked for was a link to whatever you are referring to. Sorry that I'm not with the "in" crowd like you. Which one of us supports the machine again?
I honestly think you are just making stuff up. I'm glad you feel that the office is "bloated" with the 20,000 hours of uncompensated time they put in. http://www.riag.ri.gov/administrative/index.php I'm sure all the lawyers there will run in droves to Dawson to give them heavier caseloads.
So making a Child Abuse Unit is not forward thinking by Peter? http://www.ri.gov/press/view/15357
I bet family members of abused children would not agree with you on that... It's probably of greater importance protecting children then putting on a show by introducing a doomed 38 studios bill or saying that you would investigate 38 studios even it was barred by the statutes of limitations. That Dawson is a real forward thinker....
His bills were swept aside because they were terribly written bills. Peter was able to make significant changes to the APRA law which did provide for increased transparency. Just because Peter doesn't hop on Dan Yorke's show or tweet Ted Nesi every five minutes does that mean he is not making accomplishments. Hell, Peter has a stronger legislative background providing bills that ACTUALLY HELPED ORDINARY CITIZENS, unlike Dawson.
I love this State too and I think changes are needed. The problem is I don't see anything from the Republican side (with the exception of Fung) who are providing any viable solutions. All we get is this right to work crap which has no statistical data showing it would help the economy here. I'm a data driven guy. Show me some data David and maybe you can convince me. Otherwise you are just blowing smoke.
There is absolutely nothing that justifies Dawson being AG.
Comment #41 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 18
Comment #42 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 18
Synthetic pot and bath salts were resulting in fatalities. The AG stood up and passed the bill to promote public safety. If Dawson were serious, he would offer crime/public safety bills like that instead of focusing on institutional reforms he know won't pass.
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Comment #47 by Kendrick Jones on 2014 02 18
If there isn't an ongoing investigation, and no criminality was found, are you suggesting the US Attorney, the SEC, and the RI State Police and the AG all independently failed?
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Orange Oak - Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
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Ratings: 67 | Reviews: 39 | Display Reviews Only:
3.5/5 rDev -11.6%
04-28-2014 16:39:32 | More by Auracom
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01-31-2014 11:51:58 | More by zestar
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10-14-2013 00:33:48 | More by BeerHunter76
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09-16-2013 23:38:03 | More by Bcarson7287
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08-10-2013 23:46:14 | More by Kegatron
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06-24-2013 11:46:37 | More by Gtreid
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04-13-2013 01:22:30 | More by Rand_ale_Thor
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01-14-2013 00:12:41 | More by MordorMongo
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01-07-2013 00:05:37 | More by AlexFields
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12-02-2012 23:53:16 | More by Lukafer
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12-02-2012 23:50:10 | More by denimdemon
3/5 rDev -24.2%
10-17-2012 01:39:38 | More by t0rin0
District of Columbia
3.75/5 rDev -5.3%
Bottle thanks to Chris, thanks man.
The beer pours a super hazy straw orange color with very little head or lacing at all.
The smell has a great citrus bouquet with some wild yeast notes as well, not a whole lot after the initial aroma.
The taste has a lot of clementine to it, definitely dominates the flavor along with some banana and grapefruit. Not bad, but almost seems like drinking a juice blend than drinking a beer.
The feel is somewhat thin and a bit acidic, but not terrible.
Overall, ok but not amazing.
08-18-2012 01:54:41 | More by Dreadnaught33
2.98/5 rDev -24.7%
The beer is pretty much flat with no head to speak of. It's a cloudy orange color. The citrus aroma is pronounced from the get go. Initially it has a nice orange/tangerine aroma to it, but as it sits for a little bit, it morphs into a cooked orange peel sort of aroma. The flavor isn't very good, either. It's surprisingly watery and surprisingly bitter (from the fruit, perhaps?). Overly sweet with the same cooked citrus fruit character. I don't really get much wood character out of this.
06-13-2012 16:46:39 | More by womencantsail
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05-22-2012 18:16:44 | More by kjkinsey
4/5 rDev +1%
05-21-2012 05:17:03 | More by Texasfan549
3.7/5 rDev -6.6%
Bottle shared at FosterJM's birthday celebration courtesy of MrHirschybar.
Bottle # 41/216.
Pours a murky orange with a beige head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Small streaks of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is sour, tart, and funky with citrus fruit, citrus zest, and spice aromas. Taste is much the same but there is a definite medicinal flavor that I am picking up that I am really not very fond of. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer but it smells much better than it tastes in my opinion.
05-19-2012 22:39:09 | More by UCLABrewN84
District of Columbia
4/5 rDev +1%
From 22oz bomber to Devil's Backbone glass on 5/5/12
*From notes
A: It looks almost like unfiltered OJ. No real head, sans a white .25 finger topper that fades quickly. No lacing or collar.
S: Sour oranges. The wild yeast is quite prevalent at this point, and it's about as funky as you'd expect.
T: Tart, bitter blood oranges. It's like they've been sitting in the back of the fridge for a couple of months. The balance of funk and fruit is extremely well done. And there's a touch of woody tannin on the finish.
M: Too oily for my liking. The carbonation is a tad low, which intensifies the sour more then it should.
O: Another winner from Señor Clark at Jackie O's. I love me some fruit beers, and this is no exception. Wonderfully balanced and something I'd reach for again. Easily recommended.
05-09-2012 21:34:07 | More by Rhettroactive
3.73/5 rDev -5.8%
22oz poured into my Portsmouth tulip. It poured bright orange in color with a very thin white lacing barely covering the top.
The aroma shows a moderate, sour, funkiness with some tart and crisp fruits. I get a little fruity sweetness coming out, along with a touch of oak.
In the taste I get a very tart orange and grapefruit like flavor to it. I get a little sour funkiness to it, but it leans more towards a tart orange juice like flavor.
The mouthfeel is medium bodied with moderate carbonation for the style. Overall, it was a pretty decent and interesting beer but not a real outstanding one. I did Like the orange flavors to it.
05-09-2012 13:51:24 | More by billab914
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05-08-2012 20:51:30 | More by dtx00
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05-06-2012 22:48:38 | More by thebouch01
4.05/5 rDev +2.3%
Pours clear orange/red with hardly any head whatsoever with an agressive pour.
Aroma is what is expected. Subtle clementine, some oak and wheat with an overwhelming brett character.
Starts out with a clementine citrus presence. Some tart wheat notes enter and it finishes with some more juicy citrus and some brett funk.
Very undercarbonated almost flat. Mouthfeel is fairly light.
I'd love to see how this one is with just a hint of carbonation because I enjoyed it as is. The brett stayed in the background and let other flavors shine. Just wish it had some bubbles.
02-25-2012 13:54:49 | More by jmarsh123
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02-01-2012 16:08:42 | More by fo1ksguitar
4.5/5 rDev +13.6%
02-01-2012 03:39:02 | More by bsuedekum
4.15/5 rDev +4.8%
22oz bottle (#209/216) from 2011 into a snifter.
Pours with a bright, hazy orange-golden body. The head is scant and quickly retreats to a tiny wisp of white bubbles. Despite the lack of foam, the aroma is prominent, suggesting sharp citrus peel, funky earth, wood, and tangy wheat notes. Clementine flesh is sweet in the background providing a nice balance to the nose.
The flavor matches the aroma well at first, delivering creamy wheat and sweet, juicy orange notes to the front of the palate. A slightly tart, funky astringency from the oak and Brettanomyces takes hold mid-sip. Citrus peel in the finish is bitter with drying, wooden notes that thin out the medium body. Low carbonation supports a very juicy mouthfeel. Overall, Orange Oak is a delightful beer that skirts across several styles and ties them together quite nicely. One of Jackie O's finer attempts at the wild/sour ale genre.
12-28-2011 01:36:51 | More by wagenvolks
Orange Oak from Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
88 out of 100 based on 67 ratings.


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By DL PERRIN
The Fawn River does not offer a white water rafting adventure by any stretch. But it does offer a relaxed drift through some of Mother Nature's most scenic, pristine countryside. Now visitors and locals alike can enjoy the trip because Tim and Lori Mullins decided to take a leap of faith and invest their savings in a canoe livery.
The Mullins picked a nice spot on a piece of land they owned abutting the river near Scott, on the north side of the Indiana Toll Road. On a bright April morning in 2013, T&L Country Canoes LLC was born.
Tim was born and raised along the Fawn River in the tiny community of Ontario. He has always loved the river and the adventures it offered him growing up. He decided, after working for others all these years, he would try owning a business and doing what he wanted to for a change.
"You would be amazed at all the different kinds of wildlife you will see along the river," Tim said as he walked along the bank where his dock is set. "But you have to be quiet or you will scare them off."
As he spoke, a noisy crew of kayaks, canoes and kids descended upon the pond after their hour trip down the river. At the livery the water level is deep enough for a water slide, a sandy beach and an old-fashioned swimming hole. The teens were hot from paddling so it didn't take long for the pond to fill with screaming, laughing teens.
Tim and Lori love their new business but they had to open the doors long before they had intended. Over the years they have acquired several rental properties in and around Shipshewana. One of those rentals sits on a natural pond adjacent to the Fawn River. A few years back the economic downturn dealt Tim a bad turn as he lost his supervisory job at a local plant. His family was forced to make some radical changes in their lives to survive. Being a self-proclaimed workaholic, Tim found himself at loose ends. He needed to keep busy or go crazy.
The doors to their canoe livery have been open for 16 weeks. Business is naturally slow, but is steady as word-of-mouth gets out about their rates and the views of nature offered on this remote, uninhabited part of the winding river.
"The Potawatomi had always known Fawn River by the name Crooked Creek," Tim said. "It winds, turns and meanders all over the place. Unlike the Pigeon River it doesn't have all the trees along the banks to block the view. It is a very scenic float."
The teens gathered near the bus as they dried off from their plunge into the swimming hole.
"This is a church trip with our youth mentor and mentee group," said Erika Byler. Erika attends Westview High School and is a member of the Marion Mennonite Church group that booked the canoe trip that afternoon.
"We had a lot of fun," added her friend Sara Brugger. "I'd love to do this again. We saw a big heron, but we were too noisy to see a lot of wildlife. I am sure we scared everything away."
The livery is located at CR 5775W and CR 750N, Shipshewana. Call for reservations 260-562-2411 or go online to www.tlcountrycanoesllc.com. T&L Country Canoes offers trips ranging from 1.5 hours up to 4.5 hours.


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Fishing report for Sept. 23, 2010by
What's biting in area waters:St. Lucie County
Guide Mark Dravo reports a great start for the beginning of snook season, with his anglers catching many oversized snook and a keeper snook around 28 inches. JC Park and the flats south of the South Bridge are holding spotted sea trout, snook, bluefish and a few redfish. Live pinfish, shrimp and mullet have all been excellent baits for these species. Spanish mackerel and jacks are hitting spoons, jigs and cut bait outside the Fort Pierce Inlet.
Martin County
Snook Nook Bait and Tackle in Jensen Beach reports offshore conditions have been rough, but sailfish bite has been excellent from 60 to 100 feet along with a few dolphin up to 20 pounds. Inshore species are being caught in good numbers, with spotted sea trout hitting top water plugs early in the morning and finger mullet and shrimp throughout the day. Flounder, snook and a few tarpon can be found along the grass flats from Hermans Bay to Bear Point. Bluefish, ladyfish and jacks are scattered from Sailfish Flats to Hermans Bay.
Northern Palm Beach County
Kingfish, dolphin and sailfish were at the top of the catch list this week. Kingfish over 30 pounds were reported hitting live bait and dead sardines in 40 to 80 feet. Dolphin and sailfish were found further offshore hitting trolled ballyhoo in 180 to 220 feet. Spillways have been open and the snook are bitting. Live shad and Gulfstream Skimmer Flair Hawks are enticing snook to strike. Jacks and snook are also being found inside the Lake Worth Inlet on live bait jigs and large lipped plugs.
Southern Palm Beach County
Perk's Bait and Tackle reports mutton and yellowtail snapper in 85 feet north and south of the Boynton Inlet, hitting frozen sardines and cut squid. Keeper-sized snook have been tough to catch, with many anglers being broken off on bridge pilings and docks. Mangrove snapper and sandperch continue to hit both live and dead shrimp along the sea walls and bridges. Souther Comfort Fishing Charters caught four dolphin up to 20 pounds along with a wide variety of bottom-dwellers during there morning trips this week.
Freshwater Lakes
Lake Osborne has had fairly clean water conditions with all the rain and run-off. Most bass are being found in shallower areas from 3 to 6 feet. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are excellent lures for locating bass. Live shad seems to be the best choice for entice larger bass to strike. Soft plastic worms in junebug and watermelon are great artificial baits for midday action.
Lake Okeechobee
Lake levels Thursday were 14.06 feet above sea level. Pelican Bay and Airport Hole have been holding bass. Most bass are hitting during the low light hours at sunrise and sunset. Look for multiple varieties of vegetation to cast at and provoke a strike. Crickets, minnows and Beetle Spins are excellent baits for enticing bluegill to strike. Speckled perch and bluegill continue to be caught on minnows, crickets and jigs in the rim canal.
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I must admit I did not like Days of the New at first…but they grew on me & I bought the CD. It is now my favorite of all.It, "The Orange Album" is a collection of 12 great songs. It starts off with the epic song "Shelf in the Room". I believe a very personal song (written by lead singer Travis Meeks) about becoming independent, becoming your own person, or at least thinking about the prospect. 5 more songs deal with the same theme on the album, "Solitude" "What's Left For Me?" "Now" "Where I Stand" "How Do You Know You?"Beyond the meaning & thoughts behind the songs, there is great music. At times I think they are a heavy metal band that were given acoustic instruments to play. The instrumental parts of the songs would stand alone if given the chance. The hidden track at the end is a great example.I've heard some say Days of the New are a lot like Alice in Chains. Not I… but don't get me wrong I like Alice in Chains very much. I feel that A.I.C. only scratched the surface acoustically with 2 EP's + the unplugged CD. Days of the New is in it for the long haul, going where no band has gone before…with Travis leading the way.So don't judge this CD after one listening. Try it a few times & you'll see what a piece of work it is.
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for all those listeners who believe this sounds like alice in chains you obviously havent listened to the album but rather read the reviews and copied…..alice in chains didnt use the accoustic element nearly as much
Since his rise to fame amidst critical claims of post-grunge influences and the zenith of his popular influence through the still thriving single, "Touch, Peel And Stand", singer and songwriter Travis Meeks has grown and evolved to a level of composition beyond mere rock-and-roll or grunge. Unfortunately, he has somewhat inexplicably withdrawn from the auspices of critical acclaim that sheltered his ideas only fleetingly. While the work that followed this eponymous debut album, also referred to as The Yellow Album by many fans [this is how I shall refer to it from here on], would go above and beyond what can be seen here as an already potent expression, this album still stands as a unique, well-established reflection of Meeks' identity, and continues to inspire fans new and old. Abandoned by the public eye, those who seek it out continue to discover something greater than the press ever noticed.
The Yellow Album is, at its heart, a soulful assortment of the pages from Meeks' dim experiences in life. While there is an official backup band on The Yellow Album (which would be subsequently fired), Meeks takes all of the credit for the songwriting, and based on future albums that would show him working as a solo artist, rightly so. The dark and melancholic element of Days of the New's music and lyrics are entirely Meeks' own. It is not unfair to look at this album as an autobiography of the troubled artist.
Most of the songs take on themes of abandonment and loneliness, simultaneously condemning society at large for being careless or numb. The epic single "Shelf In The Room" is perhaps the capstone piece of the entire album, depicting the narrator as a trapped creature in need of catharsis and escape. Other songs, such as "The Down Town", focus more the narrator's surroundings, and as such, function a little more uptempo and aggressively. Much of the emotional expression of the music is through Meeks' articulations on the acoustic guitar that is still so characteristic of his work. To date, I still have not heard another rock artist so able to express touching angst through a guitar solo, acoustic or electric. One listen to the beautiful phrasings of "Face Of The Earth", "Whimsical", and "Cling" ought to establish this. Meeks' playing moves from soulful expression to near-floods of emotion, then back again throughout The Yellow Album.
While the other instrumental arrangements are often ignored, they are also a skillfully established part of Meeks' expression. Meeks' use of the bass as a purely "grounded" instrument has offended the sensibilities of some, but works well in this context as a solid foundation from which he is given room to fly. His use of the drums are, in my opinion, the most post-grunge part of this whole album, which gets tagged with too many unneeded comparisons to Pearl Jam and other artists of the early 90s. Meanwhile, his arrangement of layered guitar and vocals here are early murmurs of what he would become especially skilled at in his follow-up, Days of the New II (or The Green Album).
As an overall listening experience, this should appeal the most to fans of "dark" music. Meeks' music is led by harsh male vocals and backed up by some of the most emotional, desperate lyrics this side of goth. In addition, fans of expressive lead guitar from many different genres should be able to appreciate this album's liberal use of the acoustic guitar solo to get its point across. While Meeks went on to express himself in richer, more vibrant works, this is the root of it all, and stands to someday be recognized for the unique niche that it still holds in rock's transition out of grunge and into more poignant territory.
I love acoustic rock, but who knew it could be so good?! DOTN are incredible, and this album is a must-have, and a definite jewel.
And in response to one review, this is a whole new innovation, because has the nerves to play grunge like this… strictly acoustic?
I love this album, and I am looking into getting the other two. And I've heard them… while not as good as this incredible innovation, they are still good.
DOTN, a recent classic band…
Days of the New's 1997 self-titled debut (and to many people's confusion, ALL their albums are self-titled, usually referred to by a sequential number) is an interesting blend of different styles of music, ranging from rock to folk, grunge to…country, I guess (I don't listen to country – nor do I hate it – but this is fairly close to it, I guess). Many people wrote the band off as an acoustic rip-off of such bands as Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains, but after having this album for about two years now, I have thoroughly determined that this is a false accusation.What we have here is the brainchild of singer/guitarist/songwriter Travis Meeks. At the time of this album's recording, he was only 17! His voice, a deep, droning croon that has often had comparisons (for good or for bad) to Eddie Vedder's, is expertly used for the best – his screams are scattered but effective. And good lord, LISTEN to him play guitar! Carefully picking and plucking his notes and chords, he set himself quite apart from the many post-grunge bands that lack any talent whatsoever (Puddle of What?). And his band is quite impressive, as well: Justin Whitener as the second guitarist is just as good as Meeks, not to mention a good backing vocalist. Jesse Vest is an okay bassist; nothing of a particular stand-out, but he keeps a good rhythm going, and can be complex at times. And then there's Matt Taul on drums. He is without a doubt an excellent drummer, with nice fills and creative, lyrical percussions that complement each song. It was due to the "grunge rip-off" comparisons that Travis Meeks would struggle to change the band's sound and explore new territories, and the rest of the band, not wanting their styles crimped, would quit. They later picked up singer Hugo Ferreira and formed the band Tantric, and utilized a much more electrified sound.Some songs, such as the leading single "Touch, Peel, and Stand" and its follow-up, "The Down Town" do share something of a "grungy" feel to them. I suppose if those songs were played using electric guitar with some level(s) of distortion, they COULD probably be considered at least some sort of post-grunge-era rock band. Other songs, such as "Shelf in the Room," "Solitude," and "What's Left for Me?" have more of a ballad-y feel, with a heavy folk influence. The album has a whole blend of musical styles, and it's ALL acoustic, even the solos and leads. My favorite solo: on "Now" – just listen as Meeks and Whitener alternate solos with ease. It's a great collection, and fairly long (not counting the two minutes of silence before the hidden instrumental at the end, the album is over an hour long!).And speaking of that extra track, we have a lush, springtime feel as we hear birds tweeting and wind blowing, thunder cracking in the sky, and a single acoustic guitar strumming and picking away beautifully. Then…the guitar stops, and we hear more of the wildlife. Shortly after, the guitar returns, plucking notes as a bongo (or similar drum) starts to pulse. Just listen to it. It's an excellent closing piece.So there it is in a nutshell: Days of the New is not just another post-grunge band. They are (or rather, Travis Meeks himself is) a musical phenomena that blends different styles and should be given their deserved credit as one of the more original and interesting of the '90's rock bands.


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Evan Thomas Jenkins
A man of mirth and music
By Matthew Jennings
Lavishly Illustrated Biography Of Evan Thomas Jenkins - Professional Footballer and man of mirth and music.
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Publish Date December 03, 2012
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Category Biographies & Memoirs
Tags Wales, Tottenham Hotspurs, Lincoln Imp, Lincoln City, Merthyr Tydfil, York City, Burnley FC
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A loving and factual account of the Professional football career of my grandfather Evan Thomas Jenkins. From his early years playing for Merthyr Tydfil then on to further his career with teams such as Lincoln City, York City and the peak of his playing time at Burnley FC.
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I'm sitting in one of those big comfy chairs in the center aisle of the mall watching all the school kids running around and showing off their newly acquired purchases. Girls are squealing in reaction to each others purchases as if they were seeing a Labrador puppy. Even the guys with the cool hair styles, that they will most likely someday regret, are checking out one another's Abercrombie booty. All I can think to myself is do you really need ALL this stuff?
My kids aren't that into clothing, but they do need some stuff, so I sort of give them a budget and let them shop it out themselves. Luckily I have two sons so I don't have to worry too much about the clothing trend that the young "ladies" seem to be into these days, which is the "I have already outgrown these shorts and my ass cheeks are peeking out of the bottom."
My boys like clothes that make perfect sense for them. My youngest likes Australian surfing wear, even though he lives in Westchester and never goes to the beach. My oldest loves basketball stuff even though he is the shortest kid in his grade...very logical.
My wife came along with us today and only needs a few things for herself. When we got to the mall we all synchronize our watches like a Seal Team and set a rendezvous time and location. Gentlemen, there are two schools of thought on where to set up the meeting place. One is to choose a place where your wife needs to go, that way it ensures that she will eventually end up there. The other option is to pick a place where you won't mind waiting for her as she will undoubtedly be at least 20 minutes late!
Today she needed a few things at a store named Sephora, so that was our meeting location. This emporium sells make up, skin care products, and hair stuff. There is no male equivalent to this store, and if there was it would be a place that sold sporting goods, candy and porn. Nice thing about using it as a meeting place is there is tons of stuff to sample to kill the time. Today I tried some exfoliating creme, and sampled 21 drops, which are therapeutic essential oils that made me forget that my kids were somewhere in the mall spending all of my money.
Since the whole space-time continuum seems to evaporate while at the mall, and its close to lunch time, I'm gonna head down to PF Chang's to get one of those beepers that let you know that your table will be ready in 3-1/2 hours! Who the heck waits that long just to get the TGI Fridays equivalent of Chinese food? Come on people, we are New Yorkers and can do better than this!
All-in-all, a day in the mall can range across the spectrum of extremes. There are things that you need, things that you may want, and things that you may not be able to afford. But shopping has become part of the American way of life, especially for that first day, back-to-school impression–even if parking is $6.


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The Oldenburg Academy Lady Twisters and Seymour Lady Owls played to a 1-1 tie on Saturday.
The two teams played to a scoreless tie in the first half.
The second was again equally played with both team scoring one time. Oldenburg's lone goal was scored by freshman Haleigh Reed.
Two days earlier, the Lady Twisters were 3-0 winners over Connersville.
Junior Ella Lamping scored the only goal in the first half for OA. Reed and Sarah Wilder added to the margin of victory with second half goals.
Oldenburg Academy goalie Regan Weberding had three saves and recorded the shutout.


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Kerry Boumans has been coming to this tournament since it started six years ago.
"It's a four hour trip, but we consider that local. We can bring a lot of our team here," said Boumans.
Boumans is a coach for the Overtime School of Wrestling in Naperville, Illinois. He says they brought a lot of his team to Cedar Falls - 70 wrestlers and their families.
Brian Keck was a wrestling coach for the University of Dubuque when he had a vision six years ago to start a preseason tournament. He says back then, it started with 500 wrestlers. Now, it's grown to include 3000.
"And now it's overwhelming. It's amazing the response we've gotten," said Keck.
Leaders with the Cedar Falls Tourism Bureau estimate 3000 wrestlers and about 5000 spectators will visit Cedar Falls over the weekend. They say the economic impact is about $750,000.
"This part of the country is known for wrestling. You got Iowa, Illinois. We have 650 kids from Illinois here. We have 600 kids from Iowa here. We've got Wisconsin," said Keck.
Keck says they have wrestlers here from 40 states including California, Georgia, and Oregon.
Keck says his group has already signed a contract for next year to have the tournament at the UNI-Dome once again.


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Here's the CT essay entitled Inter Galactic War !
Hi Vid,
Here's the latest CT radio show all about aliens, time, and dimensions !
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For some reason I cannot reply on the internal messages.
Thanks for the CT info........did not know about the extractor fan idea and it's one I shall be doing. I suppose what CT says about dealing with things as they arise and not avoiding them is about the best we can do. Seems there is a lot of the world that needs changing and I don't know how that's going to happen but all we can do is watch and wait.
CT pdf.........6th%20Sun.pdf
Check out this link on Zen Gardner's site.....http://www.zengardner.com/massive-chemtrails-appearing/
I would book mark his site, like I have, as he produces great blogs.
Love and light from Chris.
Hello 4Future and thanks so much for your offer of friendship :-) I see you are a fellow Chris Thomas aficionado and I'm sure you will find lots to interest you here on OV. Blessings
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A few older pdf's from Chris Thomas...
Hello and welcome to OV!
You will definitely find the kinds of people you are looking for here.
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How did an artistic Englishman become one of San Francisco's most creative post-1906 architects? From storybook cottages and Mediterranean villas, to Art Deco masterpieces, historian Jacquie Proctor describes how Harold Stoner played a key role in establishing this "City Beautiful Movement" aesthetic in the western neighborhoods of San Francisco and beyond.
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Body Art
(technique, 1960's-present)
The body used as a medium itself. The artists went beyond the concept of representation to experience the aesthetic event directly and openly in first person. Body art is also a sub-category of performance art, in which artists use their own body to make their particular statements.
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'Big Ten, Pac-12 suspend plans for scheduling collaboration' - well, there's a disappointing email subject line.From George Schroeder Remember the plan for Big Ten and Pac-12 to play each other in the regular season every year? It's off now. The Pac-12 began setting the stage for this a few weeks ago as the playoff was taking shape. With nine conference games, the Pac-12 has every team in the league committed to more tough games than any conference that doesn't have nine-game schedules. Adding this arrangement would basically mean a 10-game conference schedule (only one of them doesn't matter towards the league title). The Pac-12 only wanted to go forward with this if there was going to be a firm strength of schedule component to the playoff selection process. With this agreement being put on ice, it likely means that no such restriction will be put on the committee. They will consider strength of schedule, of course, but it appears that no independent SOS measure will compel them to do anything. Thus, the Pac-12 bailed. Here's your press release from both conferences. Each cites the Pac-12's nine-game schedule as the main issue.
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90 day test period set on eliminating 20th Street traffic signal
Scottsbluff City Manager Rick Kuckkahn says a 90 day period to test the effectiveness of eliminating a traffic light 20th Street and 11th Avenue will begin around August 1st. The city is considering eliminating the traffic signal due to decreased traffic at the intersection and placing stop signs for north and south traffic on 11th Avenue.
Resident Richard Schank, who has lived at the intersection for 30 years, told the council Monday night the light has resulted in a drastic decline in accidents at the intersection, and he opposes removing it. Kuckkahn says Schank's remarks were well received and the city will be careful not to create a hazardous situation.
Kuckkahn told the council the traffic light was costing around $20,000 annually for maintenance and operation, and it is in need of repairs now.
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Jobs axed at Premier Foods in Plymouth
A number of jobs are to go at Premier Foods in Plymouth - part of 900 job losses across the UK.Read the full story
A number of jobs are to go at Premier Foods in Plymouth - part of 900 job losses across the UK.Read the full story
Announcing plans to cut 900 jobs, including the closure of its distribution site in Plymouth, Premier Foods, the owner of Hovis said appropriate consultations with employees affected and their representatives will begin in the coming days.
The company has said the charges associated with the proposals are expected to be approximately £28 million but expects to recover that through site disposals, reduced working capital requirements and lower capital expenditure.
Commenting on the proposals, Michael Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of Premier Foods said:
– Michael Clarke, Chief Executive Officer of Premier Foods
Having generated solid growth momentum in our Grocery Division, it is critical that we act to assure the long-term future of the Bread Division. By simplifying our cost base, we can increase focus on improving efficiency, quality and service levels to help grow our core Hovis business. We recognise the impact these actions will have for our employees at the sites affected. Decisions will not be taken lightly but they are necessary if we are to build a strong and successful future for the Bread Division and those who remain with our business
The Owner of Hovis, Premier Foods has announced plans to close its distribution site in Plymouth. The closure is part of wider plans to cut 900 jobs to revive the struggling bread business and is expceted to take place sometime next year.


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Street crews in Dubuque were working around the clock Sunday to clear up roads around the city, but still need residents' help with digging out fire hydrants.
John Klostermann, Dubuque's street and sewer maintenance supervisor, said the warmer temperatures Saturday afternoon helped with the plowing process. But he said the wind, which usually helps dry pavement, was actually working against the crews and causing drifting.
On Sunday night, some Dubuque County roads were very difficult to drive on. Some roads, including Sundown Road in Peosta, had strong whiteout conditions.
Due to the strong whiteout conditions in the area, city officials with the city of Cascade tell KWWL they have opened up their city hall to those that may be stranded.
They also say River Bend Retirement Community in Cascade has also opened their doors.
Officials with the Dubuque Public Works Department said crews will continue to work in Dubuque Sunday night through Monday morning.
Officials with the Dubuque Fire Department want to remind the community to remember to clear off fire hydrants with the large amount of snow the city has been receiving.
Rick Steines, Assistant Fire Chief in Dubuque, said clearing off those fire hydrants helps save firefighters' valuable time.
"It makes it easier for us to find the hydrant and of course to get the hose hooked up," Steines said, "We could always shovel from around it, but it makes it a lot longer response time."
Steines said members of the Dubuque Fire Department are equipped with maps to show where the hydrants are located within the Dubuque area.
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(Cattle - Torture - 10) After days of being tortured, this bull is too weak and exhausted to get to his feet. In this photo, he is being bled to death. His body parts were them divided up among the town's people. Until we stop regarding animals as non-beings to be played with and killed, without regard for their lives or feelings, these atrocities will continue. Stop the pain and suffering! Go Vegan!
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"I have thought this for some time now. And I am confident that you will not be able to enable the heart in my chest. You will not sway me. Even should you reach out your skin-less hand and manually pump its beat, it will not last. For too much time has passed." Her words fell on seemingly deaf ears, or rather, non-existent ones. For the flesh had long ago decayed from where they once had existed. Bones that were so pitted as to hold the color of dulled mercury. And the undead being stared at the girl, hollow skulled, sockets unblinking.
A flickering lone light, with a frayed string for a switch, illuminated the small room as it hung fastened to the ceiling. Worn shoes littered the floor. Clothing draped upon old metal hangers coated in dust and rot. Garments that held nothing of value for their former wearers, yet still acted as food for the moths. There were boxes stacked about whose contents held things of the past. Years were written along the sides, ordaining them with swift black sharpie. The undead thing reached down and pulled the top from one of the boxes; revealing a small black tablet inside; the kind that school children used in combination with chalk.


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SOMERSET, Ky. (AP) -- A south-central Kentucky teen has pleaded not guilty to trying to kill his friend's parents.
According to media reports, 18-year-old Paul Scott Young entered the plea Friday in Pulaski District Court.
The charges stem from a stabbing reported to police early Wednesday. Police say the homeowner suffered stab wounds, but he was still able to overpower the man who allegedly attacked him and hold him until officers arrived.
Police say the homeowner's 17-year-old son had asked Young to kill his parents. Police are still searching for a motive.
Police did not name the juvenile, but said he is charged with criminal solicitation to murder.
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