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UPDATE: December 17, 2012
Originally published: Aug 21, 2013 - 2:25 pm
UPDATE: Silent Witness is now offering a $10,000 reward for information in this case.
Five suspects. Phoenix Police Sgt. Darren Burch said that means five people who may have talked about their crime.
"This is referred to as a 'take-down robbery,'" he said. "This is very violent blitz attack where you have more than one person come into the store and you order everyone down on the ground. This is the kind of thing you see on T.V. and we don't have very many of these, thank God."
But we had one on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at the Cash America Super Pawn at 59th Avenue and Camelback. It was 6:45 p.m.
"One suspect has a gun and he immediately controls the employees and customers while the other four are smashing the glass to the jewelry cases and quickly putting everything into one container. They're out of there in less than a minute," said Burch.
They were all dressed in dark hoodies and gloves.
To read more about this case, click here.
Our next case is also a robbery, but an entirely different style. They're called the Ninja Bandits.
"Two suspects have committed 14 robberies since Nov. 6, 2012," said Burch. "They only hit Circle K's and Walgreens."
They go after cigarettes both behind the counter and even the displays. Only recently have they started taking cash as well. They don't show weapons but they do physically force the clerk to comply.
To read more about this case, click here.
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The Multiple Subject Credential Program is primarily designed for persons who desire to teach in self-contained classrooms typical of elementary schools and to provide effective instruction for English learners of diverse backgrounds in diverse classroom settings. The Multiple Subject Credential program includes foundational coursework in educational psychology, working with diverse populations, and teaching students with disabilities; a full complement of discipline-based methods courses; and field experience and two semesters of student teaching in elementary schools within the university's service area.
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Upon completion of Multiple Subject and Specialist Credentials, Certificate and Master's Degree programs, candidates will be able to demonstrate competencies in the following major domains of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession:
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The M.A. Degree program builds upon the competencies developed in the Multiple Subject Credential program and is designed to provide candidates with advanced professional preparation in education for (1) assuming differentiated careers in school districts, professional organizations, and the community and (2) continuing into a doctoral program. Total units required for the MA degree in the concentrations Curriculum and Instruction, Language and Literacy, and Multilingual/Multicultural Education is a minimum of 30. A minimum of 33 units is required for the MA degree, concentration in Teaching and Learning
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For teachers interested in honing their skills to teach all curricular areas, this option is a strong choice. The integration of visual and performing arts into the traditional subject matter disciplines such as language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics is unique to this option. Through a focus on the various state curriculum frameworks and standards, teachers come to understand the need for all students to be active learners engaged in a rich, meaning-centered curriculum.
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Both monolingual English teachers and bilingual teachers select this option to refine their skills in tailoring instruction to the needs of students learning English as a second language. The focus is on teaching children from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The use of formal and informal assessments in the evaluation of learners is emphasized. Research-based strategies for providing English learners access to the core curriculum are used in planning curriculum and instruction.


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According to a recent Gallup Poll Americans now mention a non-economic issue, such as dissatisfaction with government, immigration, or ethical and moral decline-than an economic one as the top problem. The renewed focus on non-economic issues was first evident in May 2013, and the gap between economic and non-economic mentions has now widened to 33 points, with 71- percent of Americans mentioning non-economic issues and 38-percent citing economic issues.
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Miami Dolphins
Dustin Keller - TE
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Dolphins looking for coordinator with linebacker expertise
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano is assessing the candidates to become his next defensive coordinator, and it looks like a background in coaching linebackers is a prerequisite for the job.
Dolphins hire Sheridan to coach ILBs
As expected, the Dolphins announced they have hired former Giants defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan as their inside linebackers coach.
Pasqualoni part of Dolphins' turnover on 'D'
Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano shook up his coaching staff with a surprise move Monday, as defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni was fired.
Wiedmeier leaves Dolphins for Browns
Longtime Dolphins front-office man Bryan Wiedmeier was announced as the Browns' executive vice president of business operations on Monday, leaving Miami after 29 years with the Dolphins.
Dolphins fire defensive coordinator Pasqualoni
The Dolphins announced Monday that they have terminated the contract of defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni.
Steelers hold off Dolphins, stay alive
A swarming Steelers defense sent two Miami quarterbacks to the sideline, including Pat White with a scary head injury, and the reigning Super Bowl champions averted a late collapse to beat the Dolphins 30-24 Sunday.
A person with knowledge of the contract says Keller has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins.||||||| Keller spent his first five NFL seasons with the New York Jets and has 17 career touchdown catches. He was slowed by a left ankle injury last year and made 28 catches for 317 yards and two scores in eight games. The Dolphins acquired Keller to replace Anthony Fasano, their starting tight end the past four years. He signed Tuesday with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Keller will not play in New York's game Sunday against Buffalo.||||||| Keller, who led the team in receptions the past two seasons, hasn't played since spraining his left ankle against Arizona on Dec. 2.
Keller had seven catches for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to New England.||||||| Keller appears to be fully recovered from a hamstring injury that has allowed him to play only three times this season.
Keller and rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill are active for the team's game against Indianapolis after missing a few weeks with hamstring injuries.||||||| Keller hasn't played since the season opener.
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Best Gift Ideas for 10 Year Old Boys
We continually update this page with the hottest gift ideas and trends for 10 year old boys. If you have a great gift idea for this age group please feel free to share it using the message form at the bottom of this page! Thanks for stopping by today and good luck shopping!
Inexpensive Gifts Under $15:
Money Soap ($10-$60):
This is probably one of the most clever gifts I've seen in a long time! Not only does it encourage kids to wash their hands and take baths more frequently, it also makes a great gift! You can order Money Soap in $1, $5, $10, $20, and even $50 denominations. Soap is scented with a pleasant "pear/green apple" smell. This gift will serve as a great "gag" gift for older kids and adults too!
Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty ($10):
Never heard of Thinking Putty? Neither had we until we saw a vendor selling this stuff at our local mall. This stuff seems to defy the laws of physics. It acts as both a solid and a liquid. It can bounce like a rubber ball, stretch like taffy, or smash like ceramic if you hit it on the sidewalk. It also changes color when it comes in contact with warm hands. This stuff is crazy and will certainly be a hit for the young man on your shopping list!
Legos Legos Legos ($10+):
Boys love building things, and Legos are an exceptional outlet for this passion. A simple search on major Internet sites reveals over one thousand different Lego Kits and its easy to get overwhelmed with which set to buy. The good news is it really doesn't matter which set you get because boys will typically end up building (or trying to build) anything that comes into their head. With that said, I think the LEGO Maersk 2005 Sealand Ship is about as cool as you can get (must be because I'm a ship captain myself)!
Toysmith 4M Tin Can Robot ($11):
Not only does this toy save a soda can from going into a landfill, it also makes for a great engineering project for the child and his parents. All you need is a soda can, a screwdriver, 2 AAA batteries, and a little imagination.
Gift Ideas Between $15 and $25:
Tech Deck "Fingerboard" Skateboards ($15):
I fully expect these tiny skateboards to be the next "big thing". When I was 10 or 11 years old, I used to build my own miniature skateboards out of cardboard and broken pencils. They were primitive, but they were still fun to slide up ramps and across flat surfaces. These "modern" fingerboards include graphics from real Skateboard Companies. This pack comes with a skate rack, 3 complete fingerboards (each with real metal trucks, grip tape and real skate company graphics). You also get 3 additional decks to mix and match to suit your style, a tool, risers and bolts, and two sticker sheets to customize your boards. If only I had patented this idea when I first came up with it 20 years ago!
Model Rocket Kit by Estes ($24):
If the boy on your shopping list lives (or has access to) a wide open area, we highly recommend giving him a model rocket kit from Estes. Building your own rocket is fun, and launching it is even better! This kit from Estes includes two easy to assemble model rockets built with a cardboard body tubes and plastic cones. One rocket can fly up to 600 feet high and the other an amazing 1150 feet high. Pre-assembled plastic parachutes automatically deploy and allow the rockets to safely return to earth. Illustrated assembly guide and detailed launching instructions included.
Guinness Book of World Records ($17):
If nothing else, Guinness World Records 2011serves as a great reference for the adventurous boy. Who hasn't thought they could be better than anybody else at stacking golfballs, doing sit-ups, or eating raw oysters? Armed with this reference book, the ambitious youngster on your shopping list will have a new benchmark to work towards (just be thankful the editors have removed the most dangerous records such as "sword swallowing" and "holding your breath under water").
Great Gifts Between $25 and $50:
Syma S107 Remote Control Helicopter ($29.99):
Overall, this cool gift offers the biggest bang for the buck on this entire site. The Syma S107 is a 3 Channel Gyro mini Metal rc helicopter. It is one of the world's newest, smallest and lightest RC Helicopter you can get! At approx. 7.5″ long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional, equipped with latest Gyroscope technology, which makes this helicopter an instant hot seller in the RC World. This mini Gyro Metal helicopter charges directly either from the USB cable or from the controller which uses "AA" batteries and has a full-function trim control for the perfect flight.
TIMEX Ironman Wrist Watch ($28):
Looking for the perfect gift for an active boy? The Timex IronmanWrist Watch Model T5E931 is definitely worth a look. All watches are not created equal, and this watch by Timex is as stylish and "cool" as it is functional. In addition to the standard alarm, stopwatch, and lap counters, this watch incorporates the Timex Flix system, which activates the Indiglo night-light with a simple flick of the wrist. To activate FLIX, put the watch into Night-Mode by pressing and holding the Indiglonight-light button 3 seconds until it beeps. With the watch in Night-Mode, a forward "flick" of the wrist with a sharp "stop" will activate the Indiglo night-light for three seconds.
Bounty Hunter Junior Metal Detector ($49):
When I was a kid, I loved going around with my cheap metal detector and digging up "treasure" in my parent's lawn. This great metal detector is capable of detecting coin-sized objects up to 5″ deep and larger objects to 3 ft., it also has discrimination control eliminating unwanted metals, while the target indicator meter measures signal strength. Who know's what your little friend will find!
Ultimate Mission Spy Kit ($42):
This spy kit will delight the crime fighting youngster in your life. Complete with a Nightscope, Evidence Kit, and Ultimate Spy Watch, this kit provides aspiring spies and detectives with everything they need to go on "top-secret" missions.
An Authentic L.L. Bean Backpack ($39):
In New England (and especially in my home state Maine), receiving your own L.L. Bean back pack (with your initials stitched in the front pocket) is a right of passage for children entering junior high and high school. It is not uncommon for these backpacks to stay with the kid through out his or her college years as well. Best of all, L.L. Bean backpacks come with an unconditional 100% money back guarantee. If the child on your shopping list wears the backpack out, they can simply send it back and get a new one! You can order L.L. Bean backpacks directly through their website.
Cool Gifts Between $50 and $100:
Celestron 21061 AstroMaster Telescope ($59):
Boys love exploring the world around them and this high quality and inexpensive telescope from Celestron will open up even more exploration possibilities to them. This easy to use telescope has a higher quality image than some models costing four times as much! The AstroMaster Series produce bright, clear images of the Moon and planets as well as the moons of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. With so many great features and such an inexpensive price, you may end up wanting one for yourself too!
CHEM C1000 Chemistry Kit ($74):
This is a great introductory chemistry set for the inquisitive young man on your shopping list! Conduct real science experiments with an easy to follow full-color 40 page manual. With hands-on laboratory experiments for beginners, the "scientist" will build a strong foundation in chemistry through exposure to electrochemical reactions, acids and bases, indicators and chromatography. Although we normally recommend shopping online through Amazon, we have found this product for $50 at Target and Toys-R-Us (Amazon doesn't always have the best prices).
An Authentic L.L. Bean Sleeping Bag ($59)
Yes I'm from Maine, and yes my in-laws work at LL Bean headquarters in Freeport, ME, but that doesn't stop me from making an unbiased recommendation of an L.L. Bean sleeping bag as a great gift for an active boy or girl! I literally grew up in one of these bags! Whether crashing on friend's living room floor during a slumber party, or camping at a remote campsite, a good quality sleeping bag (especially one from L.L. Beans) will stand the test of time and keep the boy or girl in your life warm and cozy no matter where they end up sleeping! If you're not lucky enough to live by an L.L. Bean retail or factory store, you can shop for L.L. Bean sleeping bags online.
Awesome Gifts Over $100:
Jensen Model Steam Engine ($129):
Adult supervision required! For the aspiring engineer, you can't go wrong with this amazing working steam engine. This solid brass and nickel plated steam engine is perfect for learning more about mechanical energy, motion and the way "things work". The steam engine runs on steam pressure made by heating water in a boiler just as water is boiled in a tea kettle.
Portable DVD Player for the Car ($115):
Unless the kid's parents went all out and bought an expensive luxury vehicle with a built-in DVD player and multiple screens, chances are the child (or children) on your shopping list will appreciate this DVD system from Phillips Electronics. Dual screens make this a win-win for the recipient's brothers or sisters too. Factory DVD systems can cost over $2000 on some makes of vehicles.
Fender Starcaster Acoustic Guitar Starter Package ($125)
Give the gift of music! Although it may seem intimidating, learning to play basic song structures on the acoustic guitar is achievable by almost anyone. This Starcaster® by Fender® Pack delivers a great-sounding dreadnought acoustic guitar and all the essential accessories a starting player needs! Accessories include strings, picks, a strap, a tuner, a gig bag and an instructional DVD. This is very similar to the package I learned to play on! You can find a similar package at most local music stores in your area.
Sporting Event or Concert Tickets:
Another excellent gift idea for boys is to purchase tickets to see their favorite sports team or music group. Give them an "experience" instead of a material gift. Of course it wouldn't be fun to go alone so make sure you purchase at least two tickets so the recipient can bring a friend or maybe even you! Finding out what his favorite sports team or music group is shouldn't be too difficult. Even if the game or concert is sold out, you should easily be able to find tickets from online ticket brokers like StubHub and AceTicket.
Take the stress out of gift shopping with unbiased suggestions, opinions, reviews, and tips from real parents. If you need to buy a gift for a child's birthday party, Christmas, Easter, graduation, holiday, or other special occasion, this handy website will help guide you in selecting an appropriate and enjoyable present.
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Museum honors Black History Month
Original post made on Feb 4, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, February 4, 2013, 7:06 AM
on Feb 4, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Nice to see someone with a theater degree having gainful employment. I guess I should start charging for my Black History lessons
on Feb 4, 2013 at 3:17 pm
I'm from the past when classrooms were filled with Presidential information during February, and February was called "President's" month...I don't remember voting to remove those dates.
My son was born on Feb 22, George Washington's birthday, so his BD was always a holiday. But we can't honor Washington, Lincoln, or president's MONTH anymore. When is president's month now ??? Right, our kids don't even know the names, or faces, if Jay Leno were to stop young adults with these questions. Sad all our presidents have pretty much all been dumped on the trashheap of history. Some push to add new people to replace. And so many new PC subjects added, there is little time for reading, writing, and arithmetic, much less fully understanding what our founders invisioned for our new America.
on Feb 4, 2013 at 3:32 pm
Careful, 'Washington', lest you be branded for not upholding the politically correct dogma. Feel good, guilt riddance is high on the liberal agenda, but rewriting history may be a close second.
Either way, we must not look back to our wayward past when all our ancestors did was find new ways to oppress the ignorant. We must mend our ways for wrongs we had no bearing on, including colonization, slavery and genocide.
Our past presidents were all part of this history, so they must all be very bad and not worthy of recognition, like the Africans sold into slavery by their own people.


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Game and Fish
officials are speaking out tonight after two mountain lions were killed in the Catalinas.
say they were forced to kill the lions because they attacked and killed two
big horn sheep recently reintroduced into the Mt. Lemmon area.
About 30 big
horn sheep rounded up from the Yuma area were released into the Catalinas last
month. Game and Fish officials say the population was driven out from the
area in the late 1990s by wildfires, development and predators.
Their biggest
predator is the mountain lion, and there are dozens of them in the Catalinas.
Game and Fish
officials say they had to kill a 120 pound male mountain lion on Saturday
afternoon after the lion came within 10 yards of a game and fish official from
behind. This happened off the kachina trail on Mt. Lemmon, near Romero Pass.
Officials say
the man was in the area to track a mortality signal from a big horn sheep that
had been recently released into the area.
Officials did find the remains of the ewe and were able to determine the
mountain lion they killed had attacked and killed that sheep.
On Monday, a
houndsman and Game and Fish official tracked and killed another lion that had
attacked a second sheep in the area. Officials say the lion had sheep
remains in it's stomach and they found lion tracks around the sheep.
officials are telling us more mountain lions could be killed. It has been part
of the adaptive management plan to reestablish the big horn sheep
population all along.
Game and Fish
officials say they've been up front about the plan and held several public
hearings about it. Any lion who attacks a big horn sheep will be killed.
The area where the big horn sheep were released is home to dozens of mountain
lions. There's no exact number but the mountain lions have flourished in that
Officials say they mostly eat the white tailed deer so they did not expect
them to go after the big horn sheep. But Game and Fish officials say they
found evidence that two mountain lions did in fact kill two big horn sheep in
the range in the last week.
Officials say they have a houndsman on standby. Game and Fish officials, along
with a houndsman, were able to track down and kill the two lions responsible
for the attacks.
asked officials if this was a case of killing one species to
save another.
this is a case of trying to reestablish the natural order of things in the
mountain range. So at this point you're going to keep killing lions until
a sheep is killed? If we can determine that the lion has indeed killed a
sheep then yes."
"This is not forever. This is in the early stages. When we have a small
amount of sheep in the range. Next year we'll hopefully have 30 more then
30 more," said Mark Hart, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Game and Fish.
Hart went on to
say that they would not kill any female lions with spotted cubs at this time.
say once the big horn sheep is established, they will not need to kill off the
They're calling this an adaptive management plan. If too many lions have to be
killed, officials say they will take a second look at the plan. We asked
them how many is too many? They did not have an answer for us
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Cow rescued from rural McMinnville pool
Dec 27, 2013 | 3 Comments
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A cow was rescued Friday morning from an in-ground swimming pool west of McMinnville.
McMinnville firefighters responded to the call at 13104 N.W. Willis Road.
"It appeared the cow got loose and walked through a gate and fell in the pool," Fire Chief Rich Leipfert said. "It remained in the shallow end but could not get out."
Firefighters and the owner, Jeffrey Dyck, used a ramp, ropes and straps to drag, lift and pull the cow from the pool, according to Leipfert.
"After about five minutes on the ground, it got up and walked to the barn," he said.
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It puts Peoples lives in danger.
I'm glad the Fire Department helped but it is not their job. I would rather have them at the station ready to respond on medical / fire calls than to save a cow.
The human kindness was lost by the owners, they left two gates open for the cow to get into the pool. They then, should have called Neighbors and Friends to help with the rescue. It's not the Fire Departments job...
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3.75/5 rDev -16.9%
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4.65/5 rDev +3.1%
A: pours a clear golden-yellow with a finger of white head that fades into a frothy ring with a little lacing.
S: loads of citrus here. Oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit dominate with notes of pineapple. There is some honey sweetness toward the end.
T: grapefruit and orange dominate the flavor with earthy pine flavors. Lightly bitter with just a hint of alcohol presence. Delicious.
M: medium body and carbonation, this beer is nicely carbonated and avoids being too sticky or watery.
O: a great DIPA overall. Delicious and aromatic. Fantastic.
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1 pint 6 fl oz brown glass bottle with standard pressure cap acquired at a local beer store and served into a New Belgium stem-goblet in me gaff in low altitude Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California. Expectations are extremely high given its current ratings, the hype, and the reputation of the brewery itself. No ABV is listed on the bottle. Label is okay.
Served chilled but not quite fridge cold. Side-poured with standard vigor as no carbonation issues are anticipated.
Paired with spicy noodles.
A: Pours a one finger white colour head - fairly thin - of some slight cream and of nice thickness. Retention is decent for the style (~2-3 minutes). Good sticky lacing on the sides of the glass. Body colour is a fairly vibrant semitransparent copper. Translucent. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show. Par for the style.
Sm: Appealing floral hops, wonderful pine character, clean malts, dominant oily nectary hop notes, grapefruit citrus esters, and citrus zest. The grapefruit isn't biting or overly sweet, and there is no detectable hop bitterness. Seems balanced and appealing. Fresh. I can't wait to try it. A moderate strength aroma. Fantastic for an IPA, but not ideal or perfect. No alcohol or yeast character is detectable.
T: Nectary and wonderfully oily hops, with some balanced grapefruit of impressive depth of flavour. Some floral character complements. Pale malts form the simple unobtrusive yet well layered foundation. Lightly citrusy - just enough to refresh. Just a bit of hop bitterness on the finish, but it's well hidden for the most part - and completely concealed until that point. No hop bite or sharpness; it masters the key characteristic of a good IPA: balance. Refreshing and enjoyable. I'm digging it. I'm not blown away, but it's a damn good beer in the style. No alcohol or yeast comes through.
Mf: Oily, smooth, and wet, with enough coarseness throughout to bring out the flavours. Near perfect thickness. Slightly overcarbonated, but it aids the assertive character of the hops. Feels tailored to the flavour profile. Very good execution. Refreshing, with excellent palate presence.
Dr: A highly drinkable Double IPA from Kern River - especially for its high ABV (which is well concealed). I could down this all night. That said, it's not amazingly holy-shit incredible - and in that respect it doesn't quite live up to its reputation. Still, I'd definitely have it again and it's a must try within the style. A great offering from Kern River. Met my high expectations. Worth seeing out. I'd recommend it to friends; in fact I got a second to send to one.
01-11-2013 04:34:07 | More by kojevergas
4.26/5 rDev -5.5%
Big thanks to DaveHack for opening this one!
This poured out as a really nice golden color, great clarity. The retention is pretty good, the lacing is decent too. The smell is lemony with some nice bright aromas. The taste is nice and hoppy, plenty of sweet citrus flavors. The mouthfeel is light bodied with a clean crisp finish and dry. Overall a very nice IPA worth trying for sure.
01-10-2013 01:14:33 | More by Knapp85
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
01-10-2013 00:24:27 | More by miadw3
4/5 rDev -11.3%
01-09-2013 23:02:06 | More by spycow
New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev -5.8%
01-09-2013 13:39:01 | More by DSlim71
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
01-08-2013 22:29:47 | More by Maxxthepenguin
4.25/5 rDev -5.8%
01-08-2013 13:57:45 | More by HoldenDurden
District of Columbia
4.08/5 rDev -9.5%
22 oz, 2012 bottle, "Winter Ale". Big thanks to Rich for finding me a bottle.
Pours a golden copper orange, slightly hazed, with some small bubbles of carbonation supporting a thick creamy white head. Nose is pretty much purely hops, pine and sweet tropical fruit with a little lemon and grass keeping balance with some biscuit malt. Flavor is a little boozy and sweet; orange pulp, grapefruit resin, pineapple and a finish of earthy hops and pine. Medium thick, soft body, gentle carbonation and a slightly thin finish. Very good, but a little boozy and catty. Oh well, not every state can make IPAs like VT can. Maybe one day someone in CA will get it right.
01-08-2013 13:41:06 | More by yourefragile
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
01-04-2013 20:36:40 | More by esullivan880
4.5/5 rDev -0.2%
01-02-2013 18:02:48 | More by DaveHack
4.28/5 rDev -5.1%
Reviewed from notes 3/10/2012.
Orange-amber body yields plenty of fluffy white head. Good lace and retention. Bursting at the seams with fresh, juicy hop aroma. Did I just stick my face inside a grapefruit?
Tropical fruits bum-rush my palate, dancing in all directions with flavors of orange, mango, and citrus. No question this bottle is super fresh. The combination of fresh hops, creamy body, near-perfect carbonation, and high drinkability makes this one dangerously good DIPA. Need moar!
11-27-2012 14:41:35 | More by brystmar
4.5/5 rDev -0.2%
11-26-2012 07:36:44 | More by CheapBeerBuzz
Winter Ale (2012) / 5th Anniversary Ale from Kern River Brewing Company
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Dolphins QB Chad Henne will get a second opinion on his left (non-throwing) shoulder that he injured in Sunday's loss to the Chargers. He did not practice on Tuesday.
According to NFL.com's Jeff Darlington, the team is concerned that Henne separated the shoulder and could be out for a while. Matt Moore replaced Henne in Sunday's game and completed 17-of-26 passes for 167 yards and an interception.
The Dolphins don't have another quarterback on their 53-man roster. Undrafted rookie QB Pat Devlin is on the practice squad.
Jason La Canfora reported that the team reached out to veteran free-agent QBs David Garrard and Jake Delhomme, but a deal with either QB is not expected.
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The Dolphins are already 0-4, and while Miami fans may want to see what Moore can do as a starter, Henne is still the better option. There was a lot of pressure on Henne coming into the season after the team tried to trade for Kyle Orton. With Henne out, the team's chances at a miracle run decrease, as do his chances of remaining in Miami after this season.


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Segall is back with a new album, Sleeper, & more tour dates
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Ty Segall must have been eating his Wheaties as a kid, because as far as rockers go, he's a bona fide champion. In 2012 alone, the San Francisco scenester birthed three medal-worthy sonic specimens, "Hair," a collaboration with White Fence; "Slaughterhouse," which he recorded with his touring band, and solo effort, "Twins." He may have sailed in on the garage rock revival wave, but he's charting his own course that's brilliantly unpredictable with its hardcore turns, space jams and valiant pop hooks. Tonight, Segall swoops down on Bowery Ballroom in support of his latest record dropping via Drag City on August 20th, Sleeper. If it's anything like his others, you're not going to want to snooze on tickets to this show.


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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami
- Address:
1 Washington Avenue
S. Pointe Park
Miami Beach, FL 33139Neighborhood:
Miami Beach / South Beach
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: $50 and over
Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.smithandwollensky.com/
- Phone: 3056732800x
- Hours of Operation:
Sunday through Thursday: 12:00pm–11:00pm
Friday and Saturday:
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Steakhouse
- Executive Chef: Dana Brizee
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami
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The Miami skyline and crystal waters of the nearby Government Cut channel set the backdrop for a lunch or dinner replete with timeless glamour. Our breathtaking location includes a waterfront café, outdoor patio, two floors of restaurant seating and water-view private dining rooms for groups from 20 to 450. Start or finish your evening at our fashionable Deco bar.
The Miami skyline and crystal waters of the nearby Government Cut channel set the backdrop for a lunch or dinner replete with timeless glamour. Our breathtaking location includes a waterfront café, outdoor patio, two floors of restaurant seating and water-view private dining rooms for groups from 20 to 450. Start or finish your evening at our fashionable Deco bar.
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Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse - Miami reviews from OpenTable diners
243 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.1
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
scenic view (178)great for outdoor dining (152)special occasion (127)romantic (105)notable wine list (65)good for groups (62)fit for foodies (53)great for lunch (46)hot spot (41)vibrant bar scene (41)great for brunch (32)neighborhood gem (29)late-night find (24)kid-friendly (23)Show More
- Review for Smith & WollenskyOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/30/2014Although the meal was enjoying, I do have to say it began with a bit of a mixup. After checking in for my reservations, I was asked if I wanted to sit indoors or outdoors. Naturally, the night was beautiful so I said outdoors. We were escorted to the outside location and directed to check in with the maître d, upon checking in he told us there was an hour wait for siting outside. Why wouldn't the inside host tell me this upon check in? He made us walk all the way to be told we had to wait an hour. We nixed the outside seating and went back inside to request indoor accommodations. Again, I think guests should be told that, if you request outdoor seating, there is another wait time. It just started the night off on the wrong foot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, not so good serviceMlealDined on 8/28/2014The place is beautiful, the food is very good, but the service doesn't match the restaurant level.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great as alwaysOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 8/27/2014we were there on Miami spice menu. The waiter was very professional. He explained additional cost and they gave us happy anniversary card and complimentary dessert with a candle. The plate was also decorated for us. Great experience. Beware that there is a $10 vallet charge.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good serviceconsueloDined on 8/24/2014I was celebrating my wife birthday I had made a reservation for a window table at 2:30 PM on Sunday. It was not available on arrival. However the manager on duty did his best to resolve the issue and finally like 15 minutes later he accommodated us. It was a great service attitude. It was a very good experience. ThanksSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disastrous self-parking,JulieDined on 8/24/2014Outstanding restaurant all around, but they must do something about self-parking. I don't like leaving my cay to valet parking, so last Sunday when I went to S&M I parked myself and payed the metter. After my lunch and without may paid time expired, I found A ticket on my windshield. Apparently, on Sundays the metters are not operative and you have to pay somebody USD 20, BUT WHO COULD HAVE GUESSED THAT? WHY DO THE METTERS WORK? IT IS REALLY AN UNFAIR TRICK!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A PERFECT NIGHTTRADUCTORDined on 8/23/2014Even for a Saturday night there was no waiting. What to say about the food, service ? Excellent and fast ! The right portions size and that split pea soup... was delightful.Special Features:
- Awful Service at Consiermoreno0510Dined on 8/23/2014If you like to sit down for hours and see people that just come in and are placed in front f you, even thought you have reservations, this is the place for you. 1 1/2 hour waiting time and the reservation does not mean a thing. The food is not that special for the kind of abuse we had to take. There are 1000 restaurants that are better or equal in the South Florida area, without the abuse.
- Having a good timeNicedinner2nightDined on 8/23/2014The food was excellent and the portion size was very nice for Miami spice!!I recommended!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always A Great MealOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/23/2014We always enjoy coming here for our anniversary. The Miami Spice menu is well-worth the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Honestly - Not Worth ItScorpiDined on 8/23/2014Had reservations for 7:15pm to sit outside. We wanted something romantic & special by the water. Pro 1) Outside sitting is on a 1st come 1st serve bases. So why did they not call me and inform me that we could not sit outside with a RSVP. Pro 2) we decided to stay for dinner and put our names on the list to dine outside. Management was not willing to assist in the process of getting us a table outside. We waited 30mins and noticed the outside host accepted money from a regular and gave the guy and his family a table, despite the fact that we, along with other couples were waiting. Pro 3) romantic is an understatement. It was super noisy outside, kids were running around everywhere, and screaming. Not worth the money or time. Never again!!!Special Features:
- My reviewLdnaaaaDined on 8/23/2014I have been at this restaurant several times before but this time the service was terrible. It was really slow. I ordered the filet and it did not have much taste. For the price the food you can get a better steak at the other high end steak houses in Miami. Very disappointed. Will not be back.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/23/2014Service was great by Jim! Miami Spice menu was delicious! and the Razztini was to die for!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/22/2014Steak was low quality, and sides were gross-mac and cheese was watery and flavorless with breadcrumb overload. Service was awful. We waited for a long time to order, and the timing between salad, entrees, and dessert was awkwardly long. Both of our drinks were nearly gone halfway through our meal, we were never offered another. We ate 2 bites of the giant mac, and our server took it away without asking if it was OK or if we'd like to take it home, big waste. Worst of all, when he picked up my plate, there were at least 20 ants on the table....yuck!!! No apology, just told us we could go sit somewhere else in a very loud room. The wrong dessert was then brought out, and still never asked if we'd like another glass of wine. We won't go back!Special Features:
- OMG 5 starts.It's more than dinnerOTREVIEWERVIPDined on 8/22/2014OMG 5 starts.It's more than dinner, its an event. All the exitment ofr NYC in South Beach. Be sure you ask for a table with Fernando D. He is a pro with smile and answers to your menu questions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TerribleOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014The food sucked. It was not seasoned. I will not go back.
- ChinaDined on 8/22/2014Alfredo was amazing, he was helpful and professionalSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- UnderwhelmingChrisDined on 8/21/2014My wife and I go 3-4 times a year and we went this time for the Miami Spice menu. We both got the 8oz filet from the Spice menu and we're disappointed. It's a steak house yet both steaks quality were underwhelming. If you don't want to participate in the Miami Spice promotion, don't, but do no sell us subpar quality meat. We can tell the difference.
- consistent food, variable serviceporcupineDined on 8/20/2014always reliable in serving consistent delicious meets! service okay! fantastic outside seating views! manager/hostess at entrance did not even look at my opentable reservation and to specific note attached....nobody acknowledge we were celebrating a birthday.....poor managment!Special Features:
- Overpriced at lunch; "worn" feelArtFVIPDined on 8/20/2014The view can only carry this restaurant for a sole visit; it's overpriced for lunch. Waiter keeps pushing expensive items- specials, drinks, sides, appetizers, must be part of training but feels uncomfortable especially when this local is hosting foreigners. Finally, parking should be comped for patrons.
- Good spotmartyDined on 8/19/2014Consistently good food efficient staff nice view.nice for young and oldSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- food was excellent.chrisp99Dined on 8/19/2014Sat outside by the water. Great view. Speak to the manager Roy he is vey accomodating. We had a party of 6 and they didn't have any tables available but he moved some things around and made it happen. The food was great. The steaks were great! Crab cakes excellent and cheese cake and coconut cake very good! Our server was yvette and she was attentive. Can't wait to go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- very good dinnerfrancuDined on 8/17/2014i had dinner with my family on august 17th. we had a reservation and we had asked for an outdoor table on the bay, but they told us we had to wait 45-60 minutes, so we preferred to be seated inside. aside for this little let-down, the experience was very good: we opted for the "miami spice menu" which was very good and much more affordable than we expected. the filet mignon was delicious, and so were the desserts. we would definitely recommand s&w.Special Features:
- GREAT MIAMI SPICE SELECTIONfam4Dined on 8/17/2014HAD NEVER EATEN AT SMITH AND WOLLENSKY - AND WE DROVE DOWN FROM FORT LAUDERDALE TO TRY A MIAMI SPICE DINNER. GREAT SELECTION ON THE SPECIAL MENU. BEAUTIFUL AMBIANCE - GREAT SERVICE --WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK FOR DINNER DURING THE YEAR. FILET WAS DELICIOUS AND COOKED TO HOW WE ORDERED IT. TRIED A RAZZTINI - WOULD ORDER THAT AGAINSpecial Features:
- FoodieDined on 8/17/2014The food was mediocre. It was my first time at the restaurant and I expected a lot better food for the price and the name of the restaurant. It was disappointing. The dinner meat came over cooked and we had to return it for the correct temperature we ordered.Special Features:
- Nice dinnerEddtwoVIPDined on 8/17/2014We went for early dinner on Sunday. The place is old but nice, the service starting with valet was very kind and welcome. We ask for filet mignon and it was ok, I think the meat was on the freeze because the flavor wasn't great. The pea soup was delicious and dessert (cheesecake) was nice to. We had a table right in the window and the view was nice and funny. The wine list has many option so you can choose the right one.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's the Best of the Best in Miami!Beatriz56Dined on 8/17/2014I did know about Smith & Wollenky for first time in New York ! It Was divine, his food, his service, his ambient! And them when we come to live in Miami with my family we are looking for the restaurant, and when we saw the big and beautiful house and the wonderful view we did think: This is the best of the best! Mil y mil gracias por hacer de la celebracion del cumpleanos de mi hija, un evento maravilloso, pleno de atenciones y gentilezas de parte de nuestro mesero Andres y sus aayudantes, pleno de exquisita comida,( recomiendo especialmente el Charlie Smith) de hermosisisma vista, de alegria y belleza. Mil y mil gracias Smith & WollenskySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of the best Miami Spicenoclue08Dined on 8/16/2014Smith and Wollensky is always a great place for special occasions, but you just cannot beat the opportunity to eat here during Miami Spice! Beautiful tasty salads (the wedge with blue cheese and bacon was amazing), a filet that cannot be beat anywhere, and dessert, with, in our case, an excellent wait staff. We make it a family event for six of us every year!Special Features:
- second time thereDM2014Dined on 8/16/2014always a great experience... sometimes you've to be patient with the waiter, but it's OKSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bob914Bob0419Dined on 8/15/2014Food was good and plenty but not spectacular. Waiter was very professional if not too professional not much personality. I would dine again but there are better places.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Stellar RestaurantDineeDined on 8/15/2014The food and service were excellent, and I had a view of the ocean. I highly recommend this restaurant and will go back there again. This is the place to go, no matter the occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- What a great night!naughty1Dined on 8/12/2014I booked a table for my husbands birthday and it was a great night. We sat outside and the view was beautiful. Our waiter was Andres whom was terrific and knowledgable. Can't go wrong with dining here. Plus I love the cats outside.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Really enjoyed it...FlemingsDined on 8/11/2014In from out of town, but well-traveled. Ambiance and view was second to few, if any! The staff was courteous, polite, and appropriate swag for the clientele. They weren't rude, overly stuff, or royal. Great choice...with the one caveat - more seasoning on the food. Prepared excellently, but average seasoning.Special Features:
- Always a hitDanielVIPDined on 8/10/2014I've been coming to smith and wollensky for the past 5 years. Everytime I go the the food is amazing and service too. This time I went, the food was up to par like I'm used to, but the server was below par. This I believe was due to the miami spice menu the restaurant was offering and it brought in high traffic. I love the food the atmosphere and the service always. Worth going if you love steaks. Try the mac and cheese. Worth every calorie!!Special Features:
- Good FoodimasupertasterDined on 8/10/2014This place had great food. Very pricey. Next to the water in governments cut. Only bad side was that we say in a little corner next to the cash register.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great!sobevDined on 8/10/2014Everything was great as usual…loved the Spice Menu and of course the wine is always great at S&W !Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 8/9/2014We have eaten here on several occasions. This time we went and had the Miami Spice Menu. Their famous split pea soup is amazing!! The filet mignon so tender & made to order. The blueberry cobbler was out of this world. Our server was excellent. Never disappointing!Special Features:
- Execellent Dinner and ServiceJoeyDined on 8/9/2014Went to S&W to try their Miami Spice menu and wow, what a pleasant surprise. Not only did the host provide the MS menu, the server was very pleased when we ordered it. The MS menu was execllent and the filet was incredible. All in all, it was a very nice dinner date. The only thing that would have taken it over the top would have been sitting outside, as there was a full moon and the temperature was just right.....even for a South Florida summer night!Special Features:
- SCRUMCIOUS!MicNdDined on 8/9/2014If you are looking for simple elegance this is the place for you. The ambiance is amazing in that although there are the typical fancy white table cloths and napkins it makes you feel at home and relaxed. As for the food.....everything from the crisp wedge salad with creamy blue cheese dressing to the cut with a butter knife Filet is again simply SCRUMCIOUS! Do yourself a favor and go to Smith & Wollensky!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wonderful eveningvickyVIPDined on 8/9/2014The ambience, food and good friends makes any evening at Smith and Wollensky an enjoyment. More than anything, the consistent good food and the view will sell you every time This is a wonferful place to celebrateSpecial Features:
- ExcellentPaigeDined on 8/8/2014The food and service at this restaurant was outstanding. Out waiter was very attentive and the food was very good. We went for Miami spice and were surprised about the large portion sizes. We thoroughly enjoyed the salmon and filet migon. The sides were delicious; however. I thought the deserts were lacking as they seemed "just there."Special Features:


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Williams have confirmed Martini as their 2014 title sponsors and will now be known as Williams Martini Racing.
Last month reports emerged claiming that Martini, who have been away from F1 for five years, could return to the sport with Williams.
That was finally confirmed at the team's Grove headquarters on Thursday when Williams revealed their 2014 livery.
The new colours are predominantly white, shot through with blue and red.
"We are thrilled to welcome Martini to the Williams family and officially launch Williams Martini Racing," said Sir Frank Williams.
"Williams and Martini share a rich history in the world of motorsport, and the values of our two brands and our shared passion for racing make this partnership a natural fit.
"It will be great to see the distinctive stripes of Martini Racing return to Formula 1 once again in unison with Williams."
The sponsorship deal is a multi-year one which Andy Gibson, Chief Marketing Officer of Bacardi, says offers a "powerful" marketing platform for his brand
"The decision to partner with Williams was a natural one for us as it provides an unparalleled opportunity for the Martini brand to connect with consumers through one of their lifestyle passions, Formula One racing," Andy Gibson said.
"Martini will give consumers a taste of life in the fast lane, bringing a renewed sense of Italian style and glamour to the track and beyond.
"Williams Martini Racing provides a powerful, integrated marketing platform and delivers dynamic opportunities that will strengthen the Martini brand."


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Friends, I have taken a dive into the ocean of numbers, and in these numbers I have found the face of God.
On Thursday morning, I asked you to take a 31-item quiz in which you were given nothing but a minor-league player's name, and asked to guess whether that player was a pitcher or a position player. It's a binary test, so one would think that random guessing -- in other words, deciding your answers with coin flips -- would eventually shake out to an average of 15 or 16 correct answers per test, right?
I accepted the scores of 93 people. In reality, more than 93 people took the test, but I didn't want to rely on the data accumulated by Sporcle.com's system, since it would count the inevitable dawdler who was either completely screwing around or didn't put much thought into his or her answers. I wanted the scores of people who gave the quiz enough thought to tweet me their answers.
One might say, "well, of course you didn't get as many reports of low scores. People were too ashamed, or not proud enough, to send in their scores!" That doesn't appear to be the case. Below is a screenshot of the Sporcle data, which, while not as detailed, is more or less reflective.
In total, 58.06% of the questions answered were correct (in other words, like a coin coming up heads 58.06% of the time). That may not seem like much of a statistical deviation... unless it's 2,883 coin flips we're talking about. Indeed, 93 completed quizzes times 31 answers equals 2,883 total answers.
Now, it is possible that some quiz-takers were expertly familiar with the Rockies' minor league system (where these players play), but I received a few scores from folks who said, "I knew a couple of these names already." I was forced to discard these scores, and I sincerely thank these folks for being honest. That, for the most part, takes care of the "familiar names" issue to my satisfaction.
Well, enough of that. What have we learned here? What is the significance of these numbers? My sense is that if 73.2% of us are better-than-average guessers, and if we can guess correctly 58% of the time within a huge sample size if we're thoughtful bout it, there is something here. There is, to some extent, a "pitcher name."
Why? What does it mean? How could this possibly be? How could a baseball player's birth name have anything to do with whether he becomes a pitcher?
We aren't done with this. I feel as though we have just started. Thanks to you, we have found something genuinely confusing and wonderful.


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This new team is getting to know each other and find out how Coach Manning wants to play.
Danny says he's trying to teach the guys that a good play isn't always an ESPN Top-10 play.
"We talk about being a baseball team. You're either a lead off hitter or a two hole hitter." Danny Manning said, "Get on base, we'll move you around. We're not swinging for the fences. We want a series of good plays and that's kind of the mentality we have. That's how we need to play. We need to string together 12 good possessions and that makes it a great play. We don't need one great play and six bad plays. So that's kind of our mind set.
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The NY Times discovers illegal church parking
The Bay Citizen-New York Times partnership is already jazzing up the quality of what was a very weak Northern California section in the Times. And now the pair have discovered one of the dirty little secrets of San Francisco Sundays -- illegal parking by church-goers who just leave their cars in the middle of the street.
This is one of my favorite crusades, and I've been on it for quite a while. The Times/Bay Citizen story tries to sort out what the rules are and why this is allowed to happen. The SF Appeal tried to figure it out, too. But when you talk to the cops on the beat in the Mission, here's what they'll tell you: There are no rules. There is no law. The church-goers have no legal right to park in the middle of the damn street. It's just a tradition that goes back so long that nobody wants to defy it.
And whatever the cops and the MTA say, it's not a public service for community events. It's about religious gatherings. If you want to go to a secular gathering -- say, a Yoga class -- and park in the streets Sunday morning, you get a ticket. In fact, I know somone who tried that; she said a cop on the scene asked where she was going, and she said yoga, and the cop said she couldn't park there. It's only "for church services."
I'm all in favor of closing streets to traffic, but turning them into parking lots -- and allowing private institutions to use city property, at no cost, to promote religious events is not only a violation of church and state. It's wrong.
I'd love to take this on in court, but unfortunately we'd lose. Under our corrupt system, the executive branch has the final say in enforcement. If it doesn't want to enforce, it doesn't have to. The mayor supervises the cops, so if he refuses to do anything about this, a judge would tell you to elect a mayor who will if you don't like it. This stinks, but I don't see what could be done. Another victory for the evils of organized religion and Earth-destroying cars.
It interests me, what exactly evil are these people doing? Most churches in SF are ridiculous progressive outfits.
It's good to see the left wing hate, against fellow liberals who happen to believe in a god.
Poor fringe left types so confused and full of hate for people not just like them.
Start letting all the air out of their tires on Sundays...
Glen, you're not listening. I don't hate religious people. I just don't see why certain church-goers should get a special privilege that people who have more secular interests on Sunday morning don't get. If we want to turn Valencia and Dolores into parking lots one day a week, fine: First come, first served (or charge a fee), and parking there while you go to yoga or brunch or a bar or sit in the sun in the park is just as valid as parking there while you go to church.
That's all I'm saying.
It's beyond me why Jesus gets to park wherever he wants on Sunday.
The Cornerstone even advertises parking on the street on its web page the last time I checked.
Likely the best reason is if the city cracks down, the Christians will go howling about how they were persecuted by the liberals in SF. That type of thing is always a winner on the 700 club or FOX type news, or Democracy Now.
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At least one person inside a vehicle opened fire on a home in the 2800 block of Frances Lane in west suburban Montgomery about 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, according to Montgomery police.
Residents of the home then chased the shooter's vehicle to Route 31 and Route 30, where the vehicles crashed, police said.
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The Aurora boy was being held at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center, while the Boulder Hill teen was sent to the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles. Muro was being held in the Kane County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
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The statistics are just awful.
That's what I thought when I got to John Borroughs High School Tuesday morning and a publicist handed me a list of stats: Car crashes are the #1 cause of death amongst teenagers 15-20; 60% of all teens will experience a car crash in their first year of receiving a license.
Those numbers are from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says distracted driving accounts for 25% of all reported crash causes.
And, according to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) California has the second highest fatality rate for drivers and passengers in car crashes involving drivers between the age of 15 and 20.
The event at Borroughs High School was to put some fear into teen driver minds. One of the ways ImpactTeenDrivers.org, Mercedes Benz Driving Academy and the CHP did that was to do distracted driving demonstrations.
I did one of those -- and killed a lot of safety cones as driving coach Marc Hemsworth tried to annoy me with rapid fire distractions: He turned up the music; tries to get me make a call and screams out turns instructions; He told me it me seem over-exaggerated, but it's what teens might experience after a Saturday night party.
The most powerful thing they did, though, was to bring in Bonnye Spray. Six years ago today her daughter Amanda Clark died. This was just a month before California's texting-while-driving law went into effect. Bonnye says a year and a day before she died she had been involved in a distracted driving accident. She wasn't hurt. She vowed never to end up in that situation again. That was not to be.
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"The racer's auction is basically just a big sale of used parts, some new stuff for big cars and things like that. We also have the Lone Star Cart Nationals coming up here in 3 weeks on February 21st. There are go-cart items out here for sale that people can sell and buy," said Racer's Auction Promoter Todd Hrncirick.
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Kristina M. Johnson served as Under Secretary of Energy at the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. from May 2009 until October 2010. Prior to her appointment as Under Secretary, Dr. Johnson was Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at The Johns Hopkins University (September 2007 to April 2009), and Dean of the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University from July 1999 until September of 2007. She received her B.S. (with distinction), M.S., and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. After a NATO post-doctoral fellowship at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, she joined the University of Colorado-Boulder's faculty in 1985 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to full Professor in 1994. From 1994 to 1999, Dr. Johnson directed the NSF/ERC for Optoelectronics Computing Systems Center at the University of Colorado and Colorado State University.
Named an NSF Presidential Young Investigator in 1985 and a Fulbright Faculty Scholar in 1991, Dr. Johnson's academic awards include the Dennis Gabor Prize for creativity and innovation in modern optics (1993) and the John Fritz Medal (2008), widely considered the highest award in the engineering profession. Previous recipients of the Fritz Medal include Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and Orville Wright. Dr. Johnson was inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame (2003), and received the Society of Women Engineers Lifetime Achievement Award (2004), the ARCS Foundation Eagle Award for science and education (2009), and the Woman of Vision Award for Leadership by the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (2010).
She was recognized for her work in technology transfer and entrepreneurship by the States of Colorado and North Carolina (1997, 2001); she received the 2010 Milton Steward Award from the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC), and is a fellow of the Optical Society of America, International Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE), and SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering (former Board Member). Dr. Johnson has served on the Board of Directors of Dycom Industries, Guidant, Mineral Technologies Inc., Boston Scientific Corporation, AES Corporation and Nortel Networks. She also co-founded several companies, including SouthEast Techinventures, and ColorLink, Inc., which was sold to RealD, and is responsible for 3D effects seen by millions in movies such as Avatar, Monster House, Chicken Little, Meet the Robinsons and more.
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CORYDON, Ind. — Cars skidded off Interstate 65 after hydroplaning and a woman needed to be rescued from her stalled car on a flooded road Sunday after more than 5 inches of rain fell across parts of southern Indiana.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch through Sunday night for Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Scott counties after forecasting periods of moderate to heavy rain would persist through much of the day, dropping as much as 2 additional inches of rain on already saturated ground.
Weather service data posted online indicated more than 5 inches of rain fell across parts of southern Indiana during a 24-hour period that ended at 7 a.m. Sunday.
Indiana State Police reported some motorists skidded off I-65 on Sunday morning north of Seymour after their vehicles hydroplaned. No injuries were reported and the vehicles were pulled back onto the highway, Sgt. Paul Adams of the Versailles post told The Courier-Journal.
In Clarksville, rising waters forced residents of an apartment complex to move their cars and trucks to higher ground, but police did not expect the conditions to force anyone from their apartments, police Col. Mark Palmer said.
"We're just watching Silver Creek" and an area near the Ohio River south of Indiana 62, Palmer said.
Volunteer firefighters waded into water 2 feet deep on Sunday morning south of Corydon and helped a female motorist to safety, conservation officer Jim Hash said.
Responders believed the woman didn't realize how high the water was and thought her compact car could make it through what appeared to be a light ponding area.
"I think the lady got panicked" and caused the car to stall out, Hash said.
Conservation officers and first responders in Harrison and Crawford counties were watching Indian Creek and Blue River because both streams tend to rise quickly in some locations, Hash said. Indian Creek "is close to being bank full" and more rain Sunday could push it out of its banks, he said.
Elsewhere in Harrison County, a few trees fell over roadways overnight but were cleared away, said Greg Reas, the county's emergency management director.
"There are a dozen or so places (where water blocks roads) that we'll need to keep an eye on," Reas said.