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In the future, we may see cleaner streams, lakes, and bays thanks to an innovative approach to management of stormwater runoff that is being developed by a team of researchers from Virginia Tech's Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Virginia Water Resources Research Center (VWRRC), and Center for Geospatial Information Technology (CGIT).
A novel software application will help engineers and planners select the most effective site specific methods of controlling the amount of pollutants that enter receiving waters through urban stormwater runoff. These methods are called best management practices.
The project is funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and brings together Kevin Young, engineering research associate, Tamim Younos, VWRRC associate director and research professor of water resources in the geography department, David Kibler, professor of engineering, Randy Dymond, CGIT co-director and associate professor of engineering, and engineering graduate students David Lee and Dan Phipps.
The Congressional Research Service reported in 2007 that up to 50 percent of water pollution problems in the United States are attributed to urban stormwater runoff. The pollutants are washed off of the roads, parking lots, or other surfaces by stormwater and include toxic motor oil, pesticides, metals, bacteria, and trash.
For many years, civil engineers have used a variety of methods to control the stormwater runoff and contaminants that enter surface and ground waters with varying degrees of success. A widely used approach to manage stormwater runoff is to build detention ponds near commercial or residential areas, regardless of the actual construction site needs and conditions.
"The stormwater is directed to a detention pond where gravity takes over, depositing sediment and some pollutants onto the bottom," says Younos, who serves as project coordinator. "The pond overflow which still may contain dissolved pollutants reaches streams, rivers and lakes, and possibly groundwater."
Other best management practices are trenches and porous pavement that allow the stormwater to infiltrate into the ground, vegetated wetlands, and sand filters that help filter the pollutants and proprietary stormwater technologies such as hydrodynamic separators.
Traditionally, the selection of best practices has been done only by proficient stormwater experts guided by little more than vaguely written regulations, experience, and intuition. "They rely heavily on past knowledge, tradition, or even personal preference for particular methods of controlling stormwater runoff," explains Young.
Young adds that often personal bias has led to "cookie-cutter" solutions to very complex stormwater management needs, resulting in poor pollutant control.
The new best management practices selection approach developed at Virginia Tech uses the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Optimization Tool. This approach factors in dozens of site-specific criteria such as soil types, land slopes, maintenance accessibility, and cost so optimal solutions for a particular location can be selected.
"Our technique is expected to reduce the [best management practice] selection time and minimize human error from such a complex process," says Younos. The new tool is not designed to replace professional judgment, but rather enhance it with the most accurate information available.
Young developed the principles of this novel approach to managing stormwater runoff in his master's thesis, under the guidance of professors Kibler and the late G. V. Loganathan.
Other project stakeholders include the New River Planning District Commission, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
The software, expected to be completed in summer 2008, will be available for free to all interested engineers and planners, localities, and best management practice-review authorities. It will be applicable in areas with geographic and climatic environments similar to those of Virginia.
Common contaminants in U.S. waters include a variety of sediments. Some of the most common ones are
The top sources of contaminants in U.S. waters include
Source: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The optimization tool will be pilot-tested on the town of Blacksburg's stormwater system and the local Stroubles Creek watershed.
Multiple computer software platforms are currently used to simulate how effective the selected practices are at removing the pollutants.
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The Dallas Mavericks were one of those unfortunate NBA franchises that had never won a championship ... until Sunday. The Mavericks knocked off the Miami Heat in six games, completing the deed in a 105-95 victory in South Beach on Sunday. That win gave the Mavericks their first title ever, taking the team of the list non-title franchises.
Dallas became the 16th different franchise with a banner in the NBA; famously, very few franchises -- the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics -- have claimed the past 20 titles. The Mavericks also become just the seventh Western Conference team to claim a title.
The Sacramento Kings have the longest NBA Championship drought at 60 years; the Kings won the 1951 title as the Rochester Royals. The Phoenix Suns hold the record for longest existence with a title at 43 years; this was the Mavericks' 31st season. The Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, L.A. Clippers, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and New Jersey Nets each have more than 30 seasons in the NBA but no titles.
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3.78/5 rDev +7.1%
A strong pour yielded over a half finger of foamy white head. Body is a hazy yellow with lots of particulate noticed floating around. Decent attempt at lacing.
Wheat and yeast are the main aromas noticed. Digging deeper brings out banana, citrus and spices.
Sweet malt makes a decent start forward. This quickly yields to a good wheat and yeast combination, which in turn moves on over to a spiced banana bread flavor. After the swallow, wheat and spices stick around as a good aftertaste.
This is a light-medium bodied beer. It leaves a coating on the tongue, and is slightly dry. Carbonation is quite weak, but this isn't detrimental.
04-14-2012 18:42:55 | More by CFHMagnet
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3.5/5 rDev -0.8%
03-19-2014 23:54:44 | More by DaftPatrick
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3.55/5 rDev +0.6%
12 ouncer,with freshness dating, pours dull looking lighter amber, minor off white head, and leaving equally minor bits of lace. Nose hints of light Belgian spice, and perhaps coriander. Middle of the road wit. Drinkable and enjoyable enough, with more typical wit notes of light spice/yeast, hints of light coriander, and some wheaty malt. Nothing going on here that would make me reach for this one all too often. Would work as a summery sessioner in a pinch.
04-22-2010 00:19:03 | More by Billolick
3.25/5 rDev -7.9%
07-13-2014 01:05:26 | More by Hopinho
West Virginia
4.1/5 rDev +16.1%
Appears a hazed golden hue with a bright white head, leaves fine even layers of speckled lacing. Aroma has citrus peels and mild spicing. Nice herbal lemon balm tone with light biscuit and sharp wheat accents. Flavor biscuit dry yeast tones with sweet sharp wheat notes, seems like a honery herbal ale, but there's no honey additions here. Sweet rolling malt action going on, sharp wheat mild spice a bit of chammomile like notes in the herbal spice additions. Balanced perfectly light barely noticeable herbal hops peak through. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied evenly carbonated smoothing drinking session ale. A nice white that I wouldn't mind a whole sixer of.
03-15-2010 20:53:48 | More by WVbeergeek
3.25/5 rDev -7.9%
02-26-2014 21:36:21 | More by JIMTRK16
3.68/5 rDev +4.2%
The color of this brew is a bright gold with a bit more color than many wits but falling within the appropriate range and exhibiting a very light haze. The head is pure white, thick and dense. It recedes to an equally thick and dense foam, leaving lacing that's spotty but everywhere, even thickening toward the bottom of the glass.
The aroma is strongly of wheat with the appropriate orange rind and coriander coming out with an additional peppery nip on the end. There's a hint of something sulfuric suspended in the background somewhere. The Belgian yeast character is mildly present but doesn't have as much presence as I'd hope to find.
The taste follows what I'd expect from the nose. Orange peel is in full effect behind the wheat, though coriander is a little lighter. There's a citrus note with a touch of sourness that's actually more like lime than lemon, interestingly. I know the ABV is low,but a definite alcohol bite comes out at the end of each sip. Yeast again is present but doesn't offer quite as much as I'd like it to.
The body is medium but actually has a lighter feel to it. A crisp bite is in full effect all the way through, remaining and mixing with a smoothness beginning creamy and going effervescent. The finish is light.
05-31-2011 02:08:52 | More by Brenden
3.33/5 rDev -5.7%
12 oz bottle into a pint glass. Pretty clear light amber body, with 1 finger of quickly fading fizzy head that leaves just a few bubbles on the surface. Aromas are faint, some hints of wheat and lemon are about it. The taste is better than my nose led me to believe, but still nothing special. Some lemon, coriander, and wheat with a sour / tangy tinge on the finish. Light to medium bodied with adequate carbonation.
02-22-2011 02:37:38 | More by prdstmnky
4/5 rDev +13.3%
06-16-2014 20:05:01 | More by Johnnybeerbottles
4.1/5 rDev +16.1%
A - Cloudy, greenish tan with a nice fat white head.
S - Spicy herbs and lemon grassy notes. The yeast makes up a major part of this nose, and the spiced aspects are really nice.
T - Twangy wheat notes full of juicy lemon rind flavors. Nutmeg and cinnamon flavors round things out and balance the twangy wheat notes.
M - Light bodied, extremely thirst quenching, and slightly tart.
D - This has 'summer session' written all over it! A tasty witbier for sure!
04-27-2008 22:32:37 | More by pmcadamis
3.93/5 rDev +11.3%
This hazy golden Belgian-style wheat ale pours with a big frothy head and a lovely spicy citrus aroma (according to the label, it's orange peel and coriander). Tastes rich and sweet, with a nicely-balanced tartness. Quite a pleasant drink, and this one doesn't need the orange slice to give it that zesty, crisp flavor. Solid.
03-18-2010 04:36:37 | More by secondtooth
3.58/5 rDev +1.4%
Appearance: Ok foam with good lacing. Golden-banana-yellow.
Smell: Cinnamon, cloves, and grass.
Taste/Mouthfeel: Smells like lemon and banana. An interesting mix between a wit and a pilsener. Definitely way too thin for a wit. There's no creamy yeasty feels that I'm accustomed to tasting.
Overall Drinkablity: I didn't love this. A pretty beer, but it missed the mark on flavor and (especially) mouthfeel.
03-17-2013 22:04:04 | More by tjsdomer2
3.98/5 rDev +12.7%
12oz bottle into tasting glass. From notes.
A: A pale straw color body, with a dense white head. Carbonation is active and for style head formation and retention is spot on.
S: The aroma is a medium intensity orange peal and lemon grass dominance. Nice layered interplay with malt sweetness and subtle hop profile.
T/M: The beer comes off very refreshing and that is also how it finishes. The spice level is just right, without being overpowering and blocking other key elements. Malt sweetness is found and a touch of hops on the finish, cut into a nice crisp feel. Mouthfeel is a full bodied carbonation that sinks and leaves a silky body as it goes down. Must say that watery is not how I would describe this beer, and I find that some Domestic Witbiers come off that way.
O>: Well this beer is very drinkable(sorry had to do it) But really, full flavors that don't limit the Abv. A nice refreshing brew and one of favorite spring weather styles. Missing a bit prolonged finish.
03-18-2011 14:03:26 | More by GDBEERMAN
3.23/5 rDev -8.5%
12oz single, Woodman's
appearance: poured into a hefe glass, slightly cloudy pale orange....overall appearance is rather dull. fluffy white head that fades into a light lace
smell: a bit boring for a witbier, which I typically find to have more potent aromas...light citrus, lemon zest, wheat, smaller than usual yeast presence
taste: its not that its bad, but its very boring...lemon juice, orange peel, wheat, light yeast, lightly spiced. meh, worst two brothers beer i've had
mouthfeel: active on the tongue, medium-light body
drinkability: goodish
06-18-2006 03:20:18 | More by dirtylou
3.69/5 rDev +4.5%
Having the Monarch White and it is tasty. The beer pours a slightly cloudy yellow with thin white head that is leaving a spotty lace. The scent has hints of spice with a sweet light malt backdrop. the taste has burst of clove and spice with hints of banana chips and light sweet malt. The mouthfeel is a light to medium body with good carbonation. Overall this would be a better summer beer than an initial spring intro....just my opinion.
03-29-2013 22:51:44 | More by WoodBrew
3/5 rDev -15%
06-03-2014 02:20:55 | More by cjgator3
3.24/5 rDev -8.2%
08-12-2014 22:18:52 | More by Mpenders
3.55/5 rDev +0.6%
Very pale yellow color. Cloudy, as it should be. Delightful aroma of lemon, orange, and coriander. Flavor is not quite as citrusy as the aroma. If I didn't know better, I'd swear there is some smoke going on here. It's a little different than most witbiers. More focus on the wheat and oats than it is the coriander and orange peel. Those are there, but subtle.
I like it. Good balance, good taste, enough twist on the style to make it unique.
08-24-2013 01:05:59 | More by McNealc31
3.65/5 rDev +3.4%
I think this is better than a B- beer. The mouthfeel is a little thick and the flavor doesn't have the subtle complexity of a great witbier, but the flavors, aroma, and appearance all fit well within the style guide lines. It poured with a tall white head that left lacing. The aroma was a perfume-y mix of sweet white bread pastry and coriander. The flavor brings out the wheat character and the oats add an interesting earthy cereal flavors. Like I said, it's a touch thick, but it tasted good and went well with my red curry for dinner.
05-18-2010 00:15:07 | More by tempest
4.5/5 rDev +27.5%
06-13-2014 14:05:42 | More by TP_43
2.53/5 rDev -28.3%
Monarch White, or Wit, as we are calling it here. Well, I got through the six pack, and I'm convinced that I don't like this beer. It is a glowing yellow, very hazy, with not a lot of head. What head there was did not impress: bubbly and pure white. The aroma is dominated, not by banana yeasts, but the malts. The taste is simply Zima, in my view, kind of like a flat gin and tonic, suffused with bubbles, cooled and sold as a beer. No aftertaste, in fact, not a whole lot of taste to speak of anyway.
05-23-2003 20:37:25 | More by jackndan
3.83/5 rDev +8.5%
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Two Brothers glass.
A - Golden amber color, not much head, bubbles flowing up from bottom of glass
S - has that fruity smell that wheat beers love to have, very indicative of the style
T - fruity taste, tastes like your average witbier
M - slight carbonation, bit of a creamy complexion as it passes through the mouth
O - a solid wheat beer, but I prefer Allagash White.
04-17-2013 23:11:48 | More by mjc3151
3.5/5 rDev -0.8%
06-14-2014 17:25:39 | More by heystevec
1.83/5 rDev -48.2%
The appearance of the beer as it poured into the glass was very nice, slightly higher carbonation than most Wit-styled beers. Medium-bodied head. The smell was that of a typical american big boy lager, more Heilemann's than Hoegarden. The taste confirmed this. There was no Citrus or Banana or Clove flavor, simply middle of the road use of hops. I had to look twice at the label to make sure that I was pouring the right beer. This beer bore no resemblance to any Wit style beer I have ever had and I was greatly disappointed. It was very close to Hamms or Pabst in flavor and smell.
This was the first problem I have had with any of the Two Brother's products so I am hoping I simply got "a bad batch." The other reviews seem to confirm this.
05-12-2003 10:57:38 | More by pdxlover
4/5 rDev +13.3%
04-15-2012 03:18:26 | More by zonker17
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With a new year comes a whole new series of lists from Forbes magazine, which has just released their "20 Richest Women in Entertainment" list. Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling is ranked at number two on the list, behind Oprah Winfrey. According to the magazine, our favorite author :
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---- — LAWRENCE — When tornadoes hit Moore, Okla., last month with 210 mph winds, Mary A. Toomey had a connection with one particular story.
Seven second- and third-graders at Plaza Towers Elementary School were among the 24 people killed in the disaster.
"We were saddened by it and wanted to help the children," said Toomey, principal at South Lawrence East Elementary School.
The news moved Toomey so much, she started a drive to collect loose change for the students in Moore. She dubbed the drive "Moo for Moore" as a pun, and placed milk jugs in each of the 24 classrooms so students could drop off their donations.
Toomey sent a letter to Amy Simpson, principal at Plaza Towers Elementary explaining her idea. The city of Moore, is part of the Oklahoma City metro area and is the seventh largest city in the state.
"Our students were very concerned after learning about the devastation to your community caused by the recent tornadoes. We send our sympathy and prayers for all that has been lost," Toomey wrote.
Toomey said it's difficult to ask students at South Lawrence East for donations since the majority of them live in poverty and receive free or reduced lunch. Yet, every day, she would see students carrying plastic bags filled with nickles and pennies.
Toomey thought the 552 students in first to fourth grades would raise $500 at the most. Much to her surprise, the amount totaled $1,420.64.
"They were genuinely generous. We were amazed and humbled to see when we ask for money, those who have little give so much.
"There's a lesson in there. I think they understand what is like to be in need. Our children have a big heart and their parents do too," Toomey said.
Simpson of Plaza Towers Elementary School showed her gratitude in an email.
"Your students and community have made my day," Simpson wrote. "Today was a hard one for me. I have them from time to time, minute to minute, hour to hour and day to day."
Simpson said the outpouring of support and desire to help "keeps my broken community swinging to the happy side of life."
"The South Lawrence East Elementary School community is responsible for swelling my heart with joy and peace. ... Please tell your students their beautiful hearts and perfect smiles came at just the right time for me, today. I am so blessed by you all," Simpson wrote.
The drive coincided with the fourth graders' induction into the National Elementary Honor Society. There were 21 students recognized for leadership, scholarship, responsibility and service. Leading the drive were Neilin De Jesus, Kenny Guerra, Amelia Tonn, Tialese Perez, Julie Le, Krisna Huoth and Junieno Paulino, all 10.
Some students like Julie not only donated money from her allowance, but also asked her mother to contribute.
"I put myself in their shoes and if that would happen to me, I'd like someone to help," Tialese said. "Our school is in good shape, but they don't have enough money to repair their school."
Krisna was distraught when she saw news clips about the disaster left by the tornadoes.
"I was sad and also frightened for what happened to them, that's why I wanted to help," Krisna said.
Marisa Boyajian, fourth grade teacher at the school, was elated by the students' commitment.
"They are speaking from the heart," Boyajian said. "This provides them an opportunity to learn the importance of giving back. It's a life lesson they will take forever."


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The drivers of both vehicles were rushed to the Cleveland Clinic in Twinsburg. Max was transported to Robinson Memorial, all with non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is still under investigation and no charges have been filed yet.
Northwest bound traffic on SR14 was backed up beyond SR43 for about an hour until the crash could be cleared from the roadway.
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Yuengling Bock - Yuengling Brewery
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Reviews by WaterCzar:
3/5 rDev -11%
05-13-2012 12:50:00 | More by WaterCzar
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North Carolina
3.63/5 rDev +7.7%
This "small" bock is really nicely priced,I think a good value.Poured a rich amber with a nice creamy-like one finger head that settled into a creamy mass.Mainly caramel in the nose,slight roast as well.Flavors are caramel accented with some roasted nut notes,a sweetish bready malt flavor comes in as well.Not bad,its modest but decent in my mind.
04-11-2010 21:40:37 | More by oberon
New York
3.45/5 rDev +2.4%
Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass. The cool old school styled label has no other info.
Appearance: In the glass it has a nice reddish brown color with good clarity. A small light tan head settles to a thin ring of slick lacing around the edge of the glass to cap this beer off.
Smell: The nose is light overall and has a modest bready maltiness with light toasted notes, some raw gain and toffee like sweetness. Hops are very distant but seem to add a slight earthy character.
Taste/Palate: The base is malty but a bit thin for the style. There are mild bready and toasted notes with some caramel and toffee like sweetness balanced by light earthy hops. This adds mild bitterness, a touch of acidity and a little dryness to the finish. On the tongue it feels a bit thin for the style and there is plenty of carbonation.
Notes: For me it just misses the mark and my overall feeling is that it's a very drinkable but average at best Bock.
03-26-2011 18:32:25 | More by generallee
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
06-17-2013 18:53:14 | More by ValpoExpo
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
11-25-2011 07:11:02 | More by TimoP
3.28/5 rDev -2.7%
Had a draft at Max's Tuesday the 3rd. This was not an impressive beer. Not much of a nose and the flavor was fair with little finish. It does go down pretty easy, though. It's hard to believe that it's a blend of two decent beers, the Chesterfield and the Porter, according to Don Russell. It would seem like more Chet than Porter; maybe 2 to 1. I have the feeling that this will go better with the regular Lager crowd.
03-05-2009 02:42:39 | More by BeerIsland
New York
3.4/5 rDev +0.9%
12 ounce bottle, w/o freshness info
The pour is medium amber, darker tan head, with moderate retentive capabilities. Leaves minor and quickly sliding lace.
Sweet malt and a bit of honey on the nose.
Mostly sweet malts again, honey and dark bready qualities. Low to moderate complexity.
Easy drinking brew, decent for a cool fall or winters day. Easily accessable near craft beer that would make sense to introduce to a newbie.
Also would work in a marinade or stew/pot of chili.
09-24-2012 22:09:03 | More by Billolick
3.75/5 rDev +11.3%
02-26-2012 20:56:35 | More by donunrue
New York
3.25/5 rDev -3.6%
06-17-2013 02:44:06 | More by JC333
2.51/5 rDev -25.5%
There are two predominant characteristics of beer flavor: hops and malt. Some palates prefer one of these, I prefer a balance of the two as is found in the beers from Germany. This bock is an example of a typical American style of bock where the hops predominate and the malt sweetness is in the background. FIne if you prefer this style, a tragedy if you do not. I prefer a more balanced brew.
03-05-2013 21:02:28 | More by wattoclone
New York
3.4/5 rDev +0.9%
my brother in law gave me one of these while we watched the sabres playoffs against philly. 12 oz. twist off bottle around fridge temp poured into an SA perfect pint glass.
pours out a clear brown color with some red rubiness in the light. one finger of off white head that settled rather quickly to a ring and some patchy foam. no real lace to speak of.
a sweet grainy malty aroma, maybe some fruitiness. some mineral lager yeast. not a whole lot of aroma to speak of.
again, sweet grains at the forefront, some fruits, hints of caramel, sulfer mineral lager yeast, and maybe some tea like herbal hop qualities with a little bitterness.
medium bodied, assertive carbonation, finishes rather dry.
overall: kind of what i expected from this brewery, i respect it for its rich history, but not something i would buy. reminds me in many ways of gennesee bock beer
04-16-2011 22:47:51 | More by dogfishandi
3.75/5 rDev +11.3%
04-09-2012 01:55:49 | More by PretzelsNBeer
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
02-28-2013 02:01:19 | More by HeyYoMar
West Virginia
3.25/5 rDev -3.6%
03-23-2013 18:22:32 | More by williamjbauer
West Virginia
3.43/5 rDev +1.8%
Appears a filtered caramel amber hue with a full 2 fingers worth of foam, light khaki head dwindles at a moderate pace leaving scattered lacing to the sides of my glass. The retro Yuengling Bock label was a poster from when the brew was originally released.
Aroma is faint some mild fruitiness and a touch of caramel with light herbal hop accents, it's pretty straight forward. In the background there's some faint metallic slight mineral water notes going on.
Flavor is a balanced maltiness some earthy herbal hops roll in, with sweet caramel and slight tart apple fruit notes. Again the mineral content shines through with some metallic harshness but overall it doesn't get in the way of the overall experience.
Mouthfeel is medium to light bodied with ample carbonation, doesn't seem the most natural but it works for me.
Drinkability overall is solid for what it is, a throwback "bock" beer from Yuengling is a welcome addition to their bottled lineup. I had it on tap last season when they first re released it. A beer that I will definitely enjoy again in the future, it's more interesting than most other macros out there trying to brew something different.
03-27-2010 13:17:27 | More by WVbeergeek
4/5 rDev +18.7%
06-19-2014 15:39:04 | More by j_hollings13
2.3/5 rDev -31.8%
I won't be bock.
I remember the dark sweet Easter drink from"childhood", those teens when Pops explained the goat among other things, you're not JFK and this is not bock. I was told that bock was done to clean out the 'STUFF" that accumulated in the brewery.
03-11-2011 03:27:22 | More by mart1018
3.4/5 rDev +0.9%
S: 12 oz poured into a Guinness glass
A: Chestnut brown and clear, but, when held to the light it becomes more orange and red, there is decent carbonation.
S: Some malt and dark sugar.
T: Some malt, hops are present, little sweetness.
M: Medium-body without a lot of creaminess.
D: Heavier that I expected.
02-20-2010 01:25:29 | More by ianjsullivan
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
02-21-2012 03:50:07 | More by Putter
South Carolina
2.75/5 rDev -18.4%
06-13-2012 01:43:41 | More by breedsimpsonville
District of Columbia
3.25/5 rDev -3.6%
05-20-2013 17:30:51 | More by dcbeers
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
The color is a sort of mahogany, ruby red hues in a medium brown, clean and clear and barely dark enough to be very slightly opaque. The off-white head is about half a finger tall and spritzy but retention isn't bad. Lacing is spotty and consistent.
It's balanced like a Bock, pretty even between hops and malts. The primary balance is between caramel and toffee from the hops with a bit of raw fruits and floral with mildly leafy hops bitterness. It's light overall, keeping with Yuengling's status as gateway craft.
The feel is light as well, not quite the appropriate medium body or so of the style. Carbonation is moderate, lending itself to a continuous crispness and contributing to a good smoothness.
This isn't a bad Bock by any means.
03-09-2012 16:22:23 | More by Brenden
4.5/5 rDev +33.5%
05-19-2012 03:29:23 | More by ksiazewski
3.5/5 rDev +3.9%
12-29-2011 01:01:23 | More by Grooveman53
New Jersey
3.6/5 rDev +6.8%
Yuengling- Bock
On tap at the Hulmeville Inn.
A- Deep cola brown with a small soapy head. Light lacing.
S- Light caramelized malt, molasses, and borwn sugar.
T- Sweet brown sugar, molasses, and malt make up the bulk with a light cola corn syrup touch.
M- Sweet and malty strong molasses finish.
Overall- A bit light on the flavors but well balanced and definitely sessionable. I would say this is better than their lager!
04-08-2009 19:23:37 | More by NJpadreFan
Yuengling Bock from Yuengling Brewery
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There is one extra help, intermittent on-call opening in the Office of Aging and Long Term Care, Yakima Administrative
Office. This position provides clerical support to Senior Information and Assistance, and Case Management offices in an eight county area. This recruitment could be used to fill jobs that occur within 90 days of the closing date of this posting.
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Working with the internet, intranet and e-mail; organizing; creating and maintaining file systems; solving problems; applying customer service techniques while using the telephone; scheduling meetings and appointments; paying attention to detail and accuracy; performing basic mathematical calculations; using common office equipment including a computer; oral and written communication; and applying customer service techniques to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships within the organization and with the public.
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The most fundamental act a living organism undertakes is observation.
There is a relationship between the sentient and the inert. To exist and to be experienced, witnessed, enjoyed even.
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StageQube 324
The StageQube 324 is a new-generation of LED panel. Designed as a plug-and-play application, it doesn´t require any external power supply and control boxes. The complete electronics are located in the IP54 housing. An integrated rigging system allows even large systems to be built up very easily. The resolution of StageQube 324 is 18 x 18 px at a size of 80 x 80 cm (pixel pitch 4.44 cm). The StageQube 324 system uses a video input (VGA) that is connected to the QubeControl PC. It can be DMX controlled using a Robe Media Hub aloowing intuitive control from the lighting desk.
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A 5000 ANSI Lumen output digital moving head projector offers two digital gobo layers with the selection of up to 244 x 255 video clips or images per layer. Two independent effects channels on each gobo layer offer 120 effects including kaleidoscope, squeeze in/out, alpha or black flash, gobo disc mirror, and color key effects.
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The two victims killed by an Aiken County house fire have been identified as 82-year-old Mary Childs and her 3-year-old granddaughter Arbrielle Douse.
We now know that the fire started shortly after midnight. Autopsies show both victims died from carbon monoxide poisoning and burns.
Aiken County authorities say an 8-year-old accidentally set a home on fire while playing with matches.
After receiving a 911 call about a fire with people trapped inside, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office and the Aiken Department of Public Safety responded to a fire early Saturday morning at 644 Pinecrest Avenue.
Responders found an 8-year-old child outside the home; ADPS officers later discovered two victims inside after the fire was extinguished.
The Sheriff's Office and SLED have ruled the fire to be accidental: They say it started when the 8-year-old was playing with matches.
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Here's our vote for the Browns' offensive, defensive and special-teams standouts in their 6-3 win vs. Seattle on Sunday:
Offense: RB Montario Hardesty
Hardesty ground out 95 yards on 33 carries vs. a Seattle defense strong vs. the run, and he also contributed in the passing game. Hardesty's 16-yard fourth-quarter reception helped set up PK Phil Dawson's 53-yard field goal, which ended up being the decisive points for Cleveland. Hardesty played a key role in Cleveland stringing together drives of 6:15 and 6:49 in the second half. One resulted in the aforementioned field goal, while the other, while ending in a blocked field goal, took valuable time off the clock and helped to put the Seahawks deep in their own end.
Defense: SS T.J. Ward
On a day when the Browns allowed 137 yards on 50 plays (!), it's hard to single anyone out, but we will give the nod to Ward, who led the Browns in tackles (six) and authored one of the game's key plays when he sacked Seahawks QB Charlie Whitehurst and forced a fumble recovered by MLB D'Qwell Jackson. On the resulting drive, the Browns capitalized with a field goal — one-half of their scoring output on Sunday.
Special teams: PK Phil Dawson
Dawson, the lone member of the expansion 1999 Browns still on the roster, connected on field goals of 52 and 53 yards — the first time he has ever hit two field goals of 50 yards or more in an NFL game. Dawson, now 3-of-3 on field goals of 50 yards or more in 2011, has 15 game-winning field goals in his Browns career. One note: Dawson had a pair of field goals blocked — an issue Cleveland will need to address.


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Introduce yourself!
Bonjour! I'm Soko, I'm French, and I play music and direct videos and act sometimes. I also like cats, romantic comedies, vegan ice creams, aliens, dancing and dreaming.
Who gave you the nickname Soko? Do you have any other nicknames that friends or family use?
It's from my last name, Sokolinski. SOKO was my dad's nickname. Most people didn't even know he had a "real" name. He died when I was a kid; it makes me feel close to him to carry on in my life with his name. My friends also call me "Sokes," "Soky," "Sokito," Sokette," and my family calls me "Nanie" or "Ma petite Soko."
We're super into your personal style. Could you describe it to us in as few words as possible?
Trying to hide my fat under weird clothes. I like a boy-girl mix — I'm not a Tom Boy, but I like a lot of men's clothes. Vintage '70s, '80s, '90s, cozy, comfy, punky, black and white, and pajamas!
What's your everyday uniform like?
High waisted acid washed jeans, platform shoes (MISHKA, from Argentina, are my favorite shoes ever), round sunglasses, a hat, necklaces with saints for protection, a ring with gemstones for protection, little girls socks, a vintage T-shirt of my favorite bands, and a large overcoat.
What's your most prized item you own and why?
The ring I have on my little finger; my mom gave it to me for my 16th birthday when I left home. It's her and my dad's wedding ring that she made into one after he died. I'd probably die if I lost that. And recently, I've been wearing my girlfriend's Virgin Mary pendants around my neck — she's had it for 15 years and just gave it to me to protect me before I went to New York... so precious.
What's an essential item of clothing or accessory that every girl should have?
A pen and a notebook to write their dreams down and make them come true.
What did you dress like when you were a teen? Who were some of your style icons?
I was dressing like a skater boy 'till I was about 14, haha! Then I turned all hippie and wanted to dress like Jimi Hendrix.
How about your favorite style icons today?
Wednesday Addams, Boy George (in the '80s) and Beetlejuice.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how much does your clothing tell us who you are?
A 10 I guess. What I wear really reflects or dictates what mood I'm in daily. It's weird — even when I do movies, I feel like I still don't know my character until I'm in her clothes/shoes.
Aside from style, what are some other ways that you express yourself?
I make playlists all the time, I'm always digging for new music. I make playlists with stupid names that dictate my mood like "Dance With Me," "Lay Down With Me," "Good Morning Sunshine," "Punk It Up," "Be Kind to Me," "Love Me Up." Hahaha, the list goes on... I make playlist for friends too — that's my signature birthday gift!
And also, obviously, I write absolutely every day. I have an insane amount of notebooks that look like old magic books, filled with thoughts, poetry, chords, lyrics...
Do you ever listen to your own music? If so, other than yourself, who are some of the musicians you listen to the most?
First, I NEVER listen to my own music. Second, I'm a music nerd. This is gonna go on forever. My favorite bands are: The Cure, The Smiths, Simon & Garfunkel, Talking Heads, Belle and Sebastian, Television, Suicide / Alan Vega, Johnny Thunders, Yo La Tengo, The Only Ones, Electrelane, The Slits. Lately I've been really into the new Unknown Mortal Orchestra album, John Maus, King Krule, La Femme, I always love me some Ariel Pink, Mac DeMarco, MGMT, Kurt Vile… I could go on and on and on and on.
What's your favorite song lyric of all time? And why?
"I know I'm unlovable, you don't have to tell, I don't have much in my life, but take it, it's yours." by the genius Morrissey.
Most of the time, I feel like I get him. I get his sadness and darkness. I feel like I can give everything to people, but most time people don't actually want it, so yup, this song "Unlovable" off of The World Won't Listen, is a BIG HIT in my heart.
If you had to choose between acting and singing, which would you choose and why?
I like acting only with the right story and director, but most of all, what keeps me alive is MUSIC. But, why would I choose? I love that there's so many mediums to be creative these days. I love directing my videos, making my artwork… all of it. Whatever keeps me inspired!
What is the most important thing you feel that you have ever done in your career?
I always feel like I haven't done anything and I don't deserve any credit for anything, but then sometimes I step out of my self-sabotaging mood and realize I've done so much already. I think the one thing that was the most important to me so far has been this movie Augustine directed by Alice Winocour. I won best actress for it in Argentina last year, which made me feel suddenly somewhat of a more legit "actress" hahaha! Before that, I would never dare to say I act.
In your life?
I've been constantly on the go, living out of my suitcase in so many different cities, places, and friend's couch for seven years. It's both very unsettling and scary at times, but also has allowed me to see so much beauty of the world and meet such incredible people. I'm really thankful for all of this traveling and daily life lessons. Now the idea of just being in one place, without moving all the time is quite frightening.
What's the best advice you've ever been given?
Follow your dreams and never give up 'till your dreams become your reality.
Short hair or long hair?
Hum. I've had long hair for a while, and I just chopped them all and dyed them white for the first time. So far I'm loving it. I feel like Andy Warhol!
Baseball caps or floppy hats?
Too hard… BOTH! Though I do have a crazy collection of baseball hats.
Dressing up or dressing down?
Paris, New York or L.A.?
L.A. No... New York. No. Uh... I can't chose between those two, but I think L.A. since I've lived there for five years.


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Reed is joining Turner Broadcasting System CEO Philip Kent and others for a meeting with Americas Society and the Council of the Americas Tuesday afternoon at The Georgian Terrace Hotel.
Representatives from the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Welcoming America and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta are also expected to attend the luncheon.
The event's organizers say the meeting is focused on building a strong workforce and attracting more foreign business opportunities by investing in metro Atlanta's immigrant community.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- A car collided with a train in downtown Tempe on Thursday morning, closing University Drive west of Mill Avenue in both directions.
The driver of the car suffered non life-threatening injuries. Tempe Police said the driver went around the crossing gates at Ash Avenue.
The street closure lasted a couple of hours.
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Police appeal for witnesses after Westcliff stabbing
11:45am Monday 17th February 2014 in News
DETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses who saw a 4x4 vehicle in and around the Southend area minutes after a woman was stabbed in a house, leaving her fighting for her life in hospital.
The 26-year-old woman sustained the injuries inside a house on Park Street in Westcliff shortly before 9:30am on Thursday, February 13. She was airlifted to Royal London hospital where she in a critical condition.
Shortly after 10:30am on the Thursday, officers stopped a black Land Rover Discovery at the junction of Eastern Esplanade and Plas Newydd. Inside was a 42-year-old local man who himself had sustained stab wounds.
He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and was airlifted to a hospital in London. He is currently in a stable condition and under police guard.
Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Mark Hall, said: "We have now finished our work at the house, but are still completing the forensic examination of the Discovery. We are still keen to identify the journey that its driver took and so want to hear from those shoppers, retailers, residents or those out and about who saw an old-style Land Rover Discovery in the Westcliff, Southend town centre and Thorpe Bay areas during a one-hour window between 9:30-10:30am on Thursday morning."
The stabbing is believed to be domestic-related and police have had previous contact with the victim. As such, the incident was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
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Well, this is a chain but this branch really stands out. Housed on the picturesque Wind and Rain Bridge behind Guangxi Provincial Museum, this restaurant has a beautiful, leafy garden as its backdrop. It dishes out various tribal food of the region. You may not know those ethnic minorities, but you'll sure like their grub.


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Teaching Kids How to Manage their Money: Every Day is a Teachable Moment for Kids
By Kelly McPhee, Assistant Vice President, AmericanWest Bank, Success By 6 Board Member
It might be surprising to know that our children are not likely to develop basic financial literacy skills in school. There just isn't enough time in the school day for teachers to tackle it. According to the American Banker's Association, the average high school student lacks the basic skills to balance a checkbook or debit card register, and most Americans still are not saving for retirement. Yet, we all agree we want better for our children.
Let's find teachable moments with our kids, nephews, nieces and grandchildren. Talking about money can be uncomfortable but it's worth it. Like learning to ride a bike, basic financial skills are easier to master when you're young. By starting our kids along the path to good financial practices, we set them up for success because they're likely to maintain good habits in adulthood.
Where to start?
Now that you've laid the groundwork, jump in. There's no expectation that you explain global economics. Instead, relay money-management in the context of what you know. In fact, it's more meaningful to kids—and easier for you—to share examples from your own life and don't shy away from sharing your fiscal blunders too.
You know your kids best, so adjust your approach to suit them. Kids learn by doing so bring it up during everyday activities. While shopping, talk about price comparisons or how much you saved by buying an item on sale. If you're planning a major purchase (i.e. a car, home or vacation), talk about how even grown-ups get to save up for the items they want.
In addition to talking about it, introduce hands-on opportunities such the tried-and-true piggy bank. Take it to the next level with an older child by changing that piggy bank into four jars for saving, spending, donating and investing. The amount of money in the container isn't important; it's the process.
Research show that one of the most impactful things you can do may seem trivial: take your child to the bank to open her first savings account (at AmericanWest Bank we offer a special savings account just for kids up to age 12) and encourage her to keep making deposits—it's not the amount, it's about creating a habit. And when she wants something she can't quite afford, discuss the value of saving versus borrowing.
There are lots of great online financial resources to assist you, including free advice on age-appropriate topics, including www.fdic.org/moneysmart and www.jumpstart.org so there's plenty of time to explain the concepts as she masters the basics.
However you approach the subject, remember to stay focused on the goal: to raise a financially savvy young adult who can go into the world with a basic knowledge about saving and spending so he/she avoids the temptations of excessive spending.


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