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The male condom is the best way to protect yourself against getting or spreading a sexually transmitted disease such as genital herpes or chlamydia or more serious HIV (which leads to AIDS). Talk with your health care provider and your sexual partner about your concerns. Risks exist, even with condom use. Condoms can break during sexual intercourse. Using condoms correctly can minimize these risks.
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No one knows how hectic mornings can be more than parents. It can be stressful to get everyone ready, pack lunches, and leave on time. But today, parents at Pioneer Elementary school had a chance to slow down and bond with their children as part of National Walk Your Child To School Day.
Here in the U.S., today is National Walk Your Child to School Day. But October is International Walk Your Child to School Month. This morning, I followed one family who got to participate in the event for the first time.
It's a special day in the Ulvestad home, National Walk Your Child to School Day is a tradition Pioneer Elementary School has participated in for several years, and this is Susan Ulvestad's first time.
"So, it's fun to see her there and see the people she goes to school with because she won't let us walk her to school normally. She's very independent," says mother Beth Ulvestad.
The day's purpose is to give parents a chance to bond with their kids and do a healthy exercise together. Pioneer hosted a breakfast with prizes and games, allowing parents to worry less about the tasks of morning and just focus on their students.
"Actually the best part is seeing the families together in the morning. The morning can be a big rush for families but on this morning they take some time to spend some time together. Walk to school, they get that message about fitness and health and walking. And also they get to spend some time together. Some good quality time," says organizer Kurt Weinberg.Fifth graders were happy to help coordinate the morning's breakfast."We do this just for fun, I guess, every body comes and eats healthy snacks for breakfast, it's good exercise," says fifth grader Ebby Williams.Susan has a few years before she'll be helping with morning breakfast. But her mother Beth says because of today's tradition she sees how Susan will help in the future."One thing I love about being a mother is seeing my children interact. And so seeing her walk with her sister, holding hands. Which in a couple years they'll be going to school together, and so to see just a glimpse of how that will be, was, I think, great," says Beth.Susan has two younger sisters, Hazel and Maren, so the Ulvestads will be participating in Walk Your Child to School Day for a long time.
Pioneer Elementary School invited everyone to participate, and for those who didn't live close enough to walk to school, they were encouraged to park a couple of blocks away and then walk.
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Morphogenesis in the differentiating metanephros is regulated by reciprocal interactions between ureteric bud (UB) epithelia and the metanephric mesenchyme (MM). The UB invades the overlying MM and induces conversion of the mesenchyme into stromal and epithelial elements, which form the nephron. In turn, the MM stimulates the UB to grow and branch, forming the collecting duct system. The Differentiation and Neoplasia Section focuses on the elucidation of mechanisms of inductive signaling in metanephric development, seeking (1) the ligands responsible for renal progenitor survival and nephronic differentiation, (2) other non-inductive regulatory factors of nephrogenesis, (3) the molecular targets of induction, (4) dysregulation of normal inductive signaling during development of pediatric neoplasms such as the Wilms tumor or congenital mesoblastic nephroma, and (5) targeting the dysregulated signaling in these tumors. The Section uses both explants of metanephric rudiments and mouse genetic models in these studies. We also have ongoing efforts to map the genetic locus responsible for sensitivity to nephroblastoma (Wilms) induction in rats. We expect that as we decipher the roles of various inductive signaling mechanisms in development and understand their dysregulation in tumorigenesis, our studies will lead to novel animal models and targeting agents for drug development.
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We gathered the kids at school, then got to the port at 11:30am. Quickly unloaded luggage, parked and walked onto the ship...no wait, no zones. This has never happened to us before. What a great start to the cruise. We had a nice leisurely lunch on Lido and waited to get to our rooms around 1:30pm. They were clean and all looked good. We relaxed a bit, got ourselves organized and then had the muster drill, quick and easy. Then the luggage arrived, unpacked and dinner at 6pm. We hit the lottery with our waiters...a trio of fantastic men from the Phillippines. Deori was our headwaiter and his assistants were Domingo and Triana. They knew our names after initial introduction and called us each by name all week. They were terrific, friendly, attentive to our likes/dislikes and made the meals all week a delight. After ordering iced tea the first night, we had iced tea within a minute of us sitting down each evening. They were really outstanding. We found the food to be really good. Not sure why everyone complains...plenty of choices and very delicious.
We did not really do the shows, lounges, etc. We needed a very relaxed week after a difficult year. We saw the comedians and enjoyed them, donated some money in the casino, and enjoyed a few movies on the deck at night.
During the day, we could always be found on the Serenity deck and there were always available chairs, lounges, etc. The people up there were so polite and if they got up for a bit, they took their belongings with them and this allowed for others to relax. We witnessed no chair hogs and there was an attendant there making sure that no children entered the area. They also served a few salads and light fare up there and there was always ice water to be had. Peaceful and quiet and relaxing...true serenity.
The ports were lovely...St. Thomas was very familiar to us, but we did a snorkel catamaran tour with Carnival and enjoyed it very much. Barefoot Catamaran I think it was called...anyway, very fun and yummy rum punch after snorkeling. Very safety conscious crew. Nassau is just not our cup of tea...too many ships in port, too many crowds...Tortola was really Virgin Gorda for us. One of our CC rollcall members organized a group with Dion on speedboats to go to Virgin Gorda to see the Baths. We had a super time and she did a great job organizing us. The Baths are incredible. Antigua was a nice day as well. We went by taxi to Valley Church Beach, which is as pretty as a postcard. We arranged for jetskis for the kids and they had a blast.
Departure was smooth...found our luggage, got a porter and we were on our way home by 9:30am. No vacation is perfect, but this was as close to flawless as I have experienced.


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Daniel J. Reedy, 22, Winamac, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.
Services will be at 11 a.m. (EDT) Saturday at Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Burial will be at Mount Zion-Franklin Township Cemetery, Winamac.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. (EDT) today at Frain Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Danny.
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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Before the internet, the explorer who showed us weirdness from around the world was Robert Ripley with his infamous catch phrase.
It was Ripley -- through his comic strip or his TV show -- who brought such great talents as the guy who can smoke through his eyelid, or the man who can swallow anything.
"He traveled to over 200 countries when travel was not easy to do," Jim Kidrick said.
And now some of Ripley's most fascinating finds are on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum in Balboa Park. Jim Kidrick gave me a walk through the wild side.
"It's a totally new exhibit. We added over 50 percent more items," Jim said.
The Ripley's exhibit thinks big.
"We have an animatron of the world's tallest man, Robert Wadlow, 8 feet, 11 inches tall," Jim said.
There are also real shrunken heads and eye-popping oddities, as well as remnants of international infamy.
"This is the Berlin Wall. This is not a little rock chip. This is parts of the Berlin Wall," Jim said.
There's the space suit of Ham, the original chimp astronaut.
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Towards a politics of results, or I am voting Democrat for solar panels, high speed rail and wind turbine factories and you should too.
Why I have returned to the Democratic Party: voting for results
For the first time in ten years, I have returned a staunch if critical supporter of the US Democratic Party in the 2010 congressional elections. Many of my friends will ask why, after ten years as an active Green Party member and someone critical of our economic system I am supporting the Democrats, a mainstream party that gobbles up corporate donations, is inconsistent in its support of working people and the environment, supports wars in foreign lands and generally doesn't seem to have a consistent ideology. Hell, I didn't even vote for Obama; I didn't believe he would do much for us. I was wrong.
In short: I am voting Democrat for high speed rail, wind turbine factories and solar panels. Because I vote for results, and the Obama Administration and congressional Democrats have delivered.
I work for a company reporting on the global solar industry, and that position allows me to closely monitor the news in energy policy.* There has been a lot that President Obama and Secretary Chu of the DOE have done that I do not like; namely the loan guarantees to Southern Company to build new nuclear reactors in Georgia. However, the more I look into it, the more the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act or "stimulus package") is appearing to be the most important piece of legislation passed in my lifetime, and one that will begin to put this nation on a path towards a better future in tangible ways.
*Disclaimer: the writings on this blog do not represent the positions of my employer and never have.
The Dangers of Global Warming and dependence on finite resources
Most of you, like most of the world, are aware of the danger that man-made Global Warming poses for us, our children and our world. You know about the shrinking glaciers, you know about the opening up of the Northwest Passage and the Arctic Ocean north of Russia to sea travel for the first time in recorded history. You may also know that Hurricane Expert Dr. Kerry Emanuel says that Global Warming gave Katrina the extra energy to destroy our poorly-made levees here in New Orleans. You may or may not know that record temperatures seriously damaged Russia's wheat crop this year, and that flooding in Bangladesh continues to worsen. And you may or may not know that if sea levels rise, you can kiss South Louisiana goodbye.
You also know that coal, petroleum and natural gas are finite, while our appetite for energy grows every year. And you know what happens when we go looking for oil farther and farther off shore. You also know that even Alan Greenspan has acknowledged that our war in Iraq was all about oil supply. You also know that people don't voluntarily stop using energy. Therefore, any sane leader would put mass transit, energy efficiency and renewable energy industries at the top of the list of national and international priorities.
Nurturing the seeds of clean energy and new mass transit industries
Every few days I write another article from another state on some renewable energy program that has been funded by the Recovery Act. Whether it is a wind turbine factory in New Orleans East, a lithium-ion battery plant in Michigan, high-speed rail on the West Coast, the Midwest and Northeast, or just another run-of-the-mill solar incentive program, the Recovery Act has cast seeds of this better future far and wide.
It is now up to us to nurture and grow these seeds. Historically, new industries have not sprouted whole; they are typically nurtured by states through their early stages until they can become competitive. Nations that are not allowed to do this, as historically has been the case in the "developing" world (which never quite gets to developed) remain economically stunted. China right now is pouring heavy state support into its renewable energy industries, because it knows that these are the industries of the future. If we want to compete, we have to do the same. Period.
The benefits of doing this are not only good manufacturing jobs but fewer wars and other catastrophes, both from the crises that will inevitably occur when we exhaust our fossil fuel resources, but from the changes that Global Warming will cause when it manifests as shifting climate patterns.
Of course, people must live in the short run as well, and I will note that among other things, the Democrats are responsible for extending unemployment insurance and forcing health insurance companies to stop discriminating on the basis of pre-existing conditions. It is also important to note that the Democrats' new legislation has abandoned the "free-market" Clintonite era and is embracing economic nationalism, which is a fancy term for keeping good jobs in this country.
The Right has No Plan
Which is exactly why I am strongly, if critically supporting the Democratic Party this fall. The Republicans have no answer to these crises except to thwart renewables (with the exception of Schwarzenegger), and to continue to subsidize fossil fuel generation. Hell, David Vitter (R), our whore-mongering hypocrite of a Senator here in Louisiana, even suggested that we bail out BP, a foreign corporation, after they destroyed the Gulf, poisoned the shore, and lied about everything.
Now I do want to note that President Obama does not have a spotless record either. He has given with one hand and taken away with the other. His EPA utterly failed us in the BP Oil Flood, and he deserves to be taken to task for this. However, Obama was not alone. Thirty years of mostly Republican Presidents have been whittling down agencies like the EPA and OSHA to the point where they are a failed model of protection. I'm not letting Obama off the hook. He failed us. However, not only might Republicans have done even worse, but they are part of that failure by fighting against environmental regulation and the interests of working people.
The Republican Party, whether in its mainstream or Tea Party variety stand not only for racism, war, and the entrenched interests of the rich and corporations, in its most visceral form, but for quarterly profits over the future for our children. They don't believe in health and safety regulation, and they have no plan for when the oil runs out. Instead, they substitute racially tinged paranoia, moralistic arguments and economic mystification.
Furthermore, they are lying about their opposition to Big Government. They support a militarized border with your and my tax dollars, as well as social programs that will lead to an expansion of prisons and law enforcement. The Right in this country gave us the $800 billion Iraq adventure that left hundreds of thousands dead. They want a Big Government and they will need taxes for it; only their Big Government will give you war, police and prisons instead of healthcare, education and jobs. Never forget that our military is our biggest source of federal government expenses.
We can't let these bastards take over congress this fall. We have too much to loose.
Voting in the larger scheme of things
My friends have ask me from time to time what I think needs to be done. We need real structural change in this country; namely we need to build real institutions by, of and for working and poor people, we need to disband the large corporations and nationalize the commanding heights of the economy, and we need a government and a society focused on sustainability (which will only come from the first two). Voting Democrat won't get you there. But there are long-term programs and short-term fixes. Voting is a minimal form of political activity, and isn't as important as belonging to or starting a union at your workplace, but it is important at times. This is one of those times.
Look at the policies that matter for our children and our future. Stop voting on name or even personal reputation, but on policies. These people aren't Sunday school teachers, we're hiring them to do a job, and that is to vote for our interests. And I urge each and every one of you to get politically active this fall, because this election matters.
Voting for results in Louisiana elections
Now, I want to make clear that I still don't support Democrats because they are Democrats. I support the Democratic Party at this present moment because they are giving us meaningful policies for our future, and the minute they stop, so does my support. Also, I do not support certain right-wing Blue Dog Democrats, like Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu. Landrieu, a servant of the oil industry, has consistently conspired with her buddy Senator Lisa Murkowski to undo any effective regulation of greenhouse gases. She is a traitor to the future of our state and will be remembered as such.
I do support Charlie Melancon. I don't agree with everything that he does, but he alone among Louisiana's congressional delegation voted for the stimulus, and for God's sake: he's running against Vitter. And I strongly support Cedric Richmond against Cao, because Cao voted against the stimulus, health care reform and expansion of public lands. I don't care if he's nice to talk to, he's a pawn of the big money and votes against our interests time and time again. Don't let Slick Joe fool you.
There are other important races in other parts of the nation. We can't afford to lose; too much rides in the balance. Pollsters are already predicting a Republican victory this Fall, and they will be buoyed by the unlimited money of corporations now that we the Supreme Court has turned our elections over to them. But it is not over yet.
Various organizations like MoveOn.org will ask for your money. I support MoveOn, and while both are important I say it is more important to talk to your neighbors and get active than to give money. We can't outspend the corporations but we can out-mobilize them. We had better, as we are engaged in a national struggle for the future of our nation and our world.
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The technical component of the auctioneering program is designed to provide students with knowledge of the techniques, procedures, and principles of communication, appraisal, management, marketing, and law necessary to conduct a successful auction in Pennsylvania. The general education component provides students with an educational foundation that will help them in operating an auctioneering business or for further education.
Students will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Administration Technology degree, with a concentration in auctioneering. General education courses will be taught at the Venango Campus or online, and the technical component of the degree will be taught by Charlene A. Caple, a licensed and bonded Pennsylvania auctioneer who has authored the definitive text for auctioneering courses of study in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Ms. Caple has served as an instructor in the auctioneering program at the Harrisburg Area Community College since 1983. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Auctioneer's Association (PAA), and has served as an officer of the PAA's Central Regional Chapter.
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We've seen the video, and heard the accusations from both sides. But on the special FOX Chicago Sunday NATO newscast, the legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union said something he rarely says in situations like these.
"By and large both the protestors and the police have done a very good job," Harvey Grossman said. "What we have seen to the extent that there have been un-permitted marches… or unanticipated or spontaneous speech. It has primarily been peaceful civil disobedience."
Grossman said 60 observers and 10 senior lawyers have been on the streets, watching and following cases like that of the men arrested during a Bridgeport apartment raid Wednesday night, who are now facing domestic terrorism charges.
Their attorney said they were set up by undercover officers.
There is always concern about infiltration by police officers into law abiding groups. The question is: what kind of information did they have at the time they infiltrated this organization, if they did?
The most talked about incident took place Saturday night, when a protester was injured by a police vehicle. Occupy Chicago claims the person was run over.
Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy responded immediately to the press on the street within the hour.
"If something happened... Where somebody's alleging that the police vehicle ran somebody over - I would presume with this many cameras in a crowd that would be on camera somewhere," McCarthy said. "We could use it to investigate and figure out exactly what happened."
There will be more clashes between protestors and police until the summit ends. But so far, the ACLU said so far, so good.
"By and large, I want to stress that both the protesters and the police have conducted themselves in a prudent and positive way," Harvey Grossman said.
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Top 10 Prospects 2013
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by Corey Pronman
Full list of NHL Organizational Rankings
Edmonton Oilers Top 10 Prospects
1. Oscar Klefbom, Defense
2. Darnell Nurse, Defense
3. Martin Marincin, Defense
4. Toni Rajala, Left Wing
5. Anton Slepyshev, Left Wing
6. Martin Gernat, Defense
7. Jujhar Khaira, Left Wing
8. Marc-Olivier Roy, Right Wing
9. Bogdan Yakimov, Center
10. David Musil, Defense
Organizational Ranking: 15th
System Overview
Edmonton earns praise for their great offensive core at the NHL level, but in the pipeline, defense is their strength. Oscar Klefbom and Darnell Nurse are top-tier prospects, and Martin Marincin is a good one. The quality depth in Edmonton's pipeline is just average, although the overall depth is good, as decent prospects like Erik Gustafsson, Jackson Houck, and Travis Ewanyk were left off of Edmonton's top 15.
1. Oscar Klefbom, Defense
2011-12 Ranking: 3rd
Date of birth: 07/20/1993
Age: 20
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 201
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 11 GP, 0 G, 3 P (Farjestad, SEL)
Acquired: First round, 19th overall in 2011 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Klefbom had flashes of dominance as a U20 in the top Swedish league, although he played a sheltered role in some games. A midseason shoulder injury ended his year.
The Good: Klefbom is a gifted athlete with high-end physical tools. He is a plus skater with great acceleration and he moves exceptionally well for a player his size. Aside from having good size, Klefbom is very physically advanced for his age, and he uses his frame to win battles and lay quality hits on opposing forwards. Klefbom has solid puck skills and he flashes slightly above-average vision as well.
The Bad: Klefbom's issue has traditionally been his decision making, and he needs repetitions to smoothen out the raw aspects of his game. He was really starting to come along this season, but a shoulder injury ended his year early. He does have offensive skill, but he will never produce more than an average amount of offense.
Projection: He could be a #2 defenseman.
2. Darnell Nurse, Defense
2011-12 Ranking: N/A
Date of birth: 02/04/1995
Age: 18
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 185
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 68 GP, 12 G, 41 P (Sault Ste. Marie, OHL)
Acquired: First round, seventh overall in 2013 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Nurse had a great second OHL season, as he was among the top 20 in scoring by league defensemen. He logged the toughest minutes for the Greyhounds as a true top-end shutdown defender. He also won the OHL's Scholastic Player of the Year.
The Good: Nurse is a great athlete with all the physical tools necessary, and he has impressive hockey sense. He is a big, tough defenseman with a high amount of physicality. Nurse skates at an above-average level, if not better, and he can close his gaps very well for a big defenseman. He makes all the right reads defensively, be it when to hit, try to stick check, block a lane, or position his body in a certain way. Nurse also outlets the puck well, and he projects as a second power play type of player.
The Bad: His offensive upside is not an issue, but at the same time, it is not a strength. Nurse's shot could use some work, and he needs to continue to gain strength.
Projection: He could be a top pairing defenseman.
3. Martin Marincin, Defense
2011-12 Ranking: 4th
Date of birth: 02/18/1992
Age: 21
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 196
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 69 GP, 7 G, 30 P (Oklahoma City, AHL)
Acquired: Second round, 46th overall in 2010 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Marincin was up-and-down in his rookie AHL season, but he looked very good towards the end of the season.
The Good: Marincin is a toolsy, big defenseman who can skate, puck handle, and move the puck at notably above-average levels, particularly for a player his size. He moves in every direction well, can flash significant offensive playmaking skills, and looks very good on the man advantage. When he is on, he has the instincts and puck skills to consistently create chances while keeping play flowing in the right direction.
The Bad: Marincin struggled with play in his own end, as well as decision making, although he improved as the season went along. He looked inconsistent with decisions early in his WHL days, and some of the same problems surfaced as Marincin tried to adjust to the pace of the pro game.
Projection: He could be a good second pairing defenseman.
4. Toni Rajala, Left Wing
2011-12 Ranking: N/A
Date of birth: 03/29/1991
Age: 22
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 163
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 46 GP, 17 G, 45 P (Oklahoma City, AHL)
Acquired: Fourth round, 101st overall in 2009 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Rajala increased his stock as much as almost any other prospect this season. He started the year in the ECHL after being a slightly above-average player in Finland, and he ended up as one of the top offensive players in the AHL.
The Good: Rajala is a dynamic and exciting forward. He has great puck skills, displaying the ability to make defensemen miss with consistency while generating a lot from his individual skill. He is also an above-average distributor who is not selfish, despite his great hands. He makes all the right reads and his decisions are quick. Rajala skates at a good level, with quality speed and agility.
The Bad: His physical game is a major question mark. Rajala is small and very slight, with a major need to bulk up as much as he can. His defense also needs work.
Projection: He could be a second line winger.
5. Anton Slepyshev, Left Wing
2011-12 Ranking: N/A
Date of birth: 05/13/1994
Age: 19
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 194
Shoots: Right
Statistics: 26 GP, 7 G, 9 P (Metallurg Novokuznetsk/Salavat Yulaev Ufa, KHL)
Acquired: Third round, 88th overall in 2013 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Slepyshev was just average to start the year, and he also suffered a nasty collarbone injury. He returned to play on the second line for Russia at the World Juniors, and he was better in the KHL when he was traded to Ufa. He was one of the only U19 players to be a KHL regular all year.
The Good: Slepyshev is a gifted all-around offensive forward. He is a good skater, as he displays great agility, edge work, and first few steps. He is a skilled puck handler, with the coordination to make above-average to plus plays with the puck. He also has a great shot and can score from mid-distance.
The Bad: Slepyshev's defensive game is below average, and he needs to continue to gain strength. His playmaking can be solid at times, but other times, he can be a little selfish.
Projection: He could be a second line winger.
6. Martin Gernat, Defense
2011-12 Ranking: 5th
Date of birth: 04/11/1993
Age: 20
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 191
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 23 GP, 3 G, 13 P (Edmonton, WHL)
Acquired: Fifth round, 122nd overall in 2011 by Edmonton
Year in Review: He missed most of the season due to a shoulder injury, but he looked mostly like the 2011-12 Gernat when he came back.
The Good: Gernat is an offensively-skilled big defenseman. He is a good skater, especially for his size, with impressive mobility and speed. He also moves the puck at an above-average level, and like with his skating, he is unusually skilled in that area for a big man. Gernat is creative, with good offensive instincts.
The Bad: Gernat is still a work in progress with his all-around game. His decision making can be suspect (usually without the puck). His defensive reads and positioning need to be addressed. He also is not the most physical player.
Projection: He could be a decent second pairing defender, but with risk. He may have to be a third pairing, sheltered defenseman.
7. Jujhar Khaira, Left Wing
2011-12 Ranking: Unranked
Date of birth: 05/19/1992
Age: 18
Height: 6'3''
Weight: 195
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 37 GP, 6 G, 25 P (Michigan Tech, NCAA)
Acquired: Third round, 63rd overall in 2012 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Khaira had a decent year, placing third on Michigan Tech in scoring, and he was among the top 25 freshman in the nation.
The Good: Khaira is a hard-working, physical forward. When he fills out, he will be a physical weapon for his team, as Michigan Tech used him in front of the net on the power play. He has above-average hands, and while he is not a dynamic offensive player, he can make plays with the puck, and he has some creativity. Khaira has fine vision, with more of a pass-first mentality. He can play center or wing, but he projects as a winger.
The Bad: His skating is average, and while he does not lag, he could use an extra gear to elevate his value. He needs to bulk up a lot and work on his defensive game, although the latter showed improvements towards the end of the season.
Projection: He could be an average second line forward.
8.Marc-Olivier Roy, Right Wing
2011-12 Ranking: N/A
Date of birth: 11/05/1994
Age: 18
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 175
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 65 GP, 29 G, 67 P (Blainville-Boisbriand, QMJHL)
Acquired: Second round, 56th overall in 2013 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Roy took significant steps in his development this season, as he was one of his team's top offensive players, and he displayed two-way value.
The Good: Roy is a very good skater who plays the game at a high tempo. His speed is high end, and he is agile, with good edge work. On most nights, he looks like an all-around forward, as he will combine his great speed with hits, backchecking, and some solid offensive instincts.
The Bad: Scouts have mentioned that consistency has been an issue for Roy, be it with his offensive creation or his physical play. He also needs to bulk up.
Projection: He could be an average NHL forward.
9.Bogdan Yakimov, Center
2011-12 Ranking: N/A
Date of birth: 10/04/1994
Age: 18
Height: 6'5''
Weight: 202
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 37 GP, 8 G, 22 P (Dizek/Izhstal, VHL)
Acquired: Third round, 83rd overall in 2013 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Yakimov was an above-average player in the KHL's minor league, but he was a last cut from the Russian World Junior team.
The Good: Yakimov is a huge, skilled center. He is a legit 6'5'', and he can protect the puck well with his frame. He will not blow anyone away with flash, but Yakimov has solid puck skills, and above-average hockey sense. He can make a lot of plays, he sees the ice well, and his decisions are quick. He is effective in the cycle game, and he wins battles.
The Bad: Yakimov's skating is his most notable concern. He is a sluggish, big man who needs work on his first few steps. He also needs to continue to gain strength.
Projection: He has top-six potential, albeit with above-average risk.
10.David Musil, Defense
2011-12 Ranking: 7th
Date of birth: 04/09/1993
Age: 20
Height: 6'4''
Weight: 203
Shoots: Left
Statistics: 62 GP, 9 G, 31 P (Vancouver/Edmonton, WHL)
Acquired: Second round, 31st overall in 2011 by Edmonton
Year in Review: Musil had a solid last WHL season, although his production dipped after the trade to a deeper Oil Kings team. He struggled in international play.
The Good: Musil is a quality defensive defenseman who makes a lot of stops. He has great defensive hockey sense, a big, sturdy frame that he does not shy away from using, and a risk-averse style of play, as he keeps the play in front of him. His decision making is usually correct, he does not panic with the puck, and he is strong on his checks.
The Bad: Musil's offensive upside has never been a strong point of his game, but it also has not been an area that has really developed since the draft. He has the sense to make plays, but he does not impress during games in that area, aside from some good reads. His skating is below average as well. He still has a little room to fill out.
Projection: He could be a great third pairing defenseman.
The Next Five
11. Daniil Zharkov, Left Wing: Zharkov is a big, skilled winger, but his production simply has not come. Whether it is his hockey sense or his consistency, Zharkov has not been able to produce like his talent says he should.
12. Joey LaLegga, Defense: LaLegga has been a top-10 scoring defenseman in the NCAA over the last two seasons. He skates and moves the puck really well, but he is 5'9''.
13. Dillon Simpson, Defense: Simpson is a good offensive defender, with flash in his game. His skating has gotten better, but it remains just average, and his defense is also roughly average.
14. Taylor Fedun, Defense: His skating is not the best, but Fedun can move the puck well, and he can make some stops. He could be a third pairing defenseman in the NHL as soon as next season.
15. Andrew Miller, Center: Miller is really small, but he is quick, has good skill, and sets up his teammates well. He may not be dynamic enough to make it at his size, but he has potential.
The Sleeper: Kyle Platzer, Center
It is possible Platzer would be a more-touted prospect if he played on a worse OHL team than London, where he was buried on the depth chart. His skill level is high, and he has the potential to score.
Edmonton Oilers Organizational Top 10
Players 22 or under as of 09/15/2013 or still considered a prospect as defined here.
1. Taylor Hall, Left Wing
2. Nail Yakupov, Right Wing
3. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Center
4. Oscar Klefbom, Defense
5. Darnell Nurse, Defense
6. Martin Marincin, Defense
7. Toni Rajala, Left Wing
8. Anton Slepyshev, Left Wing
9. Martin Gernat, Defense
10. Anton Lander, Center
Taylor Hall is one of the best wingers in the NHL, and with the Oilers steadily improving, he should be set to put up huge numbers for the next few seasons. Yakupov was up-and-down in his rookie season, but he flashed his elite potential. His great speed, skill, and shot should have him amassing points in bunches in no time. Nugent-Hopkins was a part of Edmonton's great top line this past season. His skill level is tremendous, but his upside may be a tier below the other two top picks. Lander continued to be average as a North American pro, and while he still has potential as an above-average NHLer, if he becomes a good checking third line center it may be considered a win at this point.
Corey Pronman is an author of Hockey Prospectus.
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Charges were filed Wednesday against the 20-year-old victim of the recent shooting at the Plantation Apartments on Casey Drive in Richmond Hill.
A construction worker helping build the new middle school in South Bryan fell to his death on Thursday morning.
A 3rd Infantry Division soldier died Wednesday night from an apparent stabbing just hours after redeploying from Iraq. His name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
A 3rd Infantry Division soldier died of an apparent stab wound on Fort Stewart last night.
The following are on file at the Richmond Hill Police Department
The fire that destroyed the Denny's in Richmond Hill on Tuesday started in the attic of the restaurant, according to Vernon Rushing, the city's fire chief
The 15-year-old suspect in the shooting of Andrew Koenigsfeld turned himself into Richmond Hill Police at 6:40 this evening. Charges against the juvenile are pending.
Hinesville police are looking at multiple factors in the disappearance of missing Fort Stewart soldier Spc. Maria Cristina Cardona. Cardona recently had a baby and could be suffering from post partum depression, Hinesville Police Department detective Kyle Lairamoure confirmed Monday.
The following are on file with the Richmond Hill Police Department:
Pembroke got a new face on its police force earlier this month.
There are currently no new developments in the case of a missing Fort Stewart soldier, Spc. Maria Cristina Cardona, Hinesville police said Tuesday.
With the Christmas holiday season just around the corner folks should be especially aware of thieves lurking nearby, looking for an unsuspecting target. Local law enforcement agencies caution residents to secure their cars and homes and take notice of suspicious individuals now and all year-round.
Between Wednesday and Sunday, Georgia State Troopers will be watching for "impaired drivers, occupant protection violations, and speed violations," on Georgia's roads, according to Col. Bill Hitchens, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
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Military Judge Col. Tara Osborn announced Friday the long-awaited start of Sgt. Joseph Bozicevich's court martial as well as a firm schedule of motion due dates and final hearings in the death penalty case.
A Richmond Hill Police Department officer was patrolling Highway 144 near the Fish Hatchery shortly after midnight Aug. 13 when he spotted "a sedan travelling in front of my vehicle having difficulty maintaining its lane," a report said. "The vehicle was observed moving from the right edge of its lane to the left edge. It continued this manner of driving continuously. Based on my training and experience with subjects driving while intoxicated, swerving within a lane is a cue for a driver operating a vehicle while intoxicated."
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in apprehending a suspect in an armed robbery Sunday morning in Flemington.
Two women were killed Wednesday afternoon on Highway 80 in Blitchton when the driver lost control of her 1997 Ford Probe and hit a tractor-trailer head on.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area from noon to 7 p.m.
A Richmond Hill man was shot Wednesday afternoon in Richmond Hill and some suspects have been apprehended in South Carolina after a chase.
A Richmond Hill man was shot Wednesday afternoon in downtown Richmond Hill and some suspects have been apprehended in South Carolina after a chase.
A man was shot around 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Suites at Station Exchange parking lot in Richmond Hill when he reportedly tried to thwart a vehicle break-in, according to Richmond Hill Police Department Chief Billy Reynolds Sr. The victim, who apparently had been trying to stop someone from burglarizing his pickup, is an employee of the Suites at Station Exchange, which is a residential community for senior citizens. He was airlifted to Memorial Health University Medical Center, and his condition is unknown.
The following Incidents are taken from Bryan County Sheriff's Department and Richmond Hill Police Department reports.
The National Weather Service has cancelled a flood watch for our area that was orginally set to go through tonight.
A Fort Stewart soldier was killed Thursday in a car crash in Tattnall County.
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Montreal Loft (3500 sq/ft) in Montreal
- bedrooms 4
- baths 1
- sleeps 8
- pool no
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- type Apartment
- community Montreal
- rates (CAD) $ 3,500 - $ 5,000 / month
vacation rental description
-Long term rentals preferred
-Ideal for families and mature groups (age limit 30+). ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES. Dinner parties acceptable of course.
-Can fit more than 8 people if there are families with small children etc.
-3500 square feet; entire second floor, open concept loft with great features:
-Multiple TVs, pool table, unlimited high speed wireless and wired internet, unlimited local and long distance telephone; fully equipped, open concept kitchen with a dishwasher; a washer and a dryer; parking space is available on the streets around the loft (free and pay parking – first come first serve).
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-The loft is located on a friendly, bustling street with all the amenities available within walking distance (Starbucks, bars, grocery, liquor and convenience stores, as well as restaurants within all price ranges – to name a few).
-Public transit to all Montreal locations is right around the corner, as well as a dedicated taxi stand.
-There is a Bixi bike rental station close by.
-If you are an avid walker, most destinations are doable (between 30 minutes to an hour to get to most attractions listed below).
-Outdoor community pool located just down the street.
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-It takes between 5 and 15 minutes to drive to the Plateau, downtown, St. Laurent street, St. Denis street, park Maisonneuve, park La Fontaine, Park Mont Royal and the Old Port (depending on your destination).
-This property is located between the Olympic park and the Plateau, and just North of Parc Jean Drapeau and the Old Port so you get the best of all worlds.
-The Olympic park is huge and features the Biodome, an insectarium and the Botanical Gardens.
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They could never decide if they wanted to be hard rock, hair, pop, or metal. Maybe that's the formula that made them 'Dokken'. This was the era when George Lynch had the 'skunk' hairdo, but his guitar ability cannot be denied. Truly one of the most underated guitarists of his era along with Warren Demartini (RATT).
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This album shows you the earliest spark of a great band. George Lynch shows signs of the guitar virtuoso he would become, but for now the guitar playing is still somewhat pedestrian. Dokken's trademark harmonies are all present here, however he sounds very different here than on following albums.
The songs are all of familiar style and topic to Dokken fans, love, lose of it, falling in it, etc…Except for "Stick To Your Guns", has a more positive, stand up for yourself message to it, it's got to be my least favorite track musically, but still sends a decent message. Another track I could do without would be "Young Girls". "Seven Thunders" has Don's beautiful melodies ringing in your ear long after it's over. Anyone who knows Dokken knows the title track and "Paris is Burning", no explanation needed there. "In The Middle" is great, has the same type of Don melody as in "Seven Thunders", another great tune. "I Can't See You" picks up the pace, its fast and somewhat heavy.
I have to take a moment to talk about "Felony". An awesome song, but you should know that there are at least 2 versions of this song out there. One of them is on BACK IN THE STREETS, an EP of basically demos from 1979, which includes "Felony". However this one is MUCH different than what's heard on BTC. For one, I can't be sure it actually is George Lynch on guitar, and even more so, the vocals. It's Don, but it sounds barely like him, like maybe he sang it in his bedroom at 14 years old. And the chorus sounds like it's sung by some guy who's straining his voice, I guess it's Don but it's just REALLY different. I much prefer what I hear on BTC. It has the same tempo and feel as the bootleg version but with a much better sound and a great solo from Lynch. A true highlight of this album.
Fans of Dokken should already own this, but if you don't have it and are thinking of doing so, in one word, do so! It's a good example of a great band at their roots. 6/10
This album is good, despite the bad review previously given by some goofball. It's from 1983 for God's sake. Don Dokken was young, it's obvious in his voice. The songs are good, most notably the title track, Paris is burning, Nightrider and Seven Thunders. Good harmony vocals throughout. The band played great, but I am surprised that noone mentioned how nice of a job Don Dokken did on rhythm guitar on this album. Too bad he could not have played on the later albums.
Overall this is a nice debut from a band that fit into the glam scene. It fits in with any other band's debut album from that area.
Breaking The Chains(1983). Dokken's first studio album. Here is a band that more often than not, is branded as just another glam metal act in the light of many other bands at the time. As a matter of fact, it was Dokken who brought forth the glam metal image in the mid-80's. It's too bad really because Dokken shows much more talent and dedication to good songwriting than most of the other bands at the time. But back in 1983 before they were noticed and genre-branded by MTV, Breaking The Chains was released. Dokken is clearly at an early stage of development at this point, but BTC proved that these guys had energy and talent, especially with Don Dokken's melodic vocal style and George Lynch's dexteritous and amazing guitar solos. Here's the lowdown track-by-track: 1) Breaking The Chains- The anthemic title track became the album's only real hit, though it is probably one of the best tracks on here. Mid-paced and heavy hitting. 10/10 2) In The Middle- A slow, light rocker with the main emphasis on the vocals. Great, but not the best. 9/10 3) Felony- Another mid-paced, but lighter track. What brings this song from being just "filler" is its incredible guitar solo. 8/10 4) I Can't See You- Faster, but still very light. Like track 2, this song brings the most attention to the vocals. Pretty good. 8/10 5) Live To Rock (Rock To Live)- BTC's fastest rocker. Lots of wild guitar playing to be found here as well as a catchy chorus section. 9/10 6) Nightrider- OUTSTANDING. This track is one of the album's high points. Very fast and melodic at the same time. Nice guitar textures throughout. 10/10 7) Seven Thunders- Similar to the previous track, but played twice as slow. Not a bad song at all, though it doesn't do anything to really stand out. 8/10 Young Girls- A head banging guitar driven mid-paced song. The chorus is a little weak, but Lynch's guitar solo more than makes up for it. 9/10 9) Stick To Your Guns- Very much like the previous track. Again, even though the chorus is slightly off-par, the guitar work throughout makes this song worth a listen. 8/10 10) Paris Is Burning- THE BEST TRACK ON HERE! This album closer takes the listener all over the place starting with A MINUTE LONG, GOD-LIKE GUITAR SOLO by George Lynch, and then breaking into an all out melodic fast rocker. One of my all-time favorite Dokken tracks and it never disappoints. Don's vocals soar on this one, too. 10/10 Though it is obviously not as polished and well-written as the next two albums Tooth And Nail(1984) and Under Lock And Key(1985), BTC showed that Dokken was a fully energetic rock musical force to be reckoned with. So it gets 4 stars. Don't let the low rating discourage you though, because BTC is well worth the money and it is still much better than many of the more famous bands' debut albums. It's also my second favorite Dokken album (after ULAK that is). RECOMMENDED TO ALL WHO HAVE AN OPEN MIND FOR ROCK MUSIC.
This is the start of a great run from 1982-1988 Dokken in my opinion were one of the top 5 bands. Ok now the album
1.Breaking The Chains- 10/10 Great catchy title track that is still played live. Nice lyrics here and of course good vocals. Nice solo by George Lynch to go along with the good catchy riff.
2.In The Middle- 10/10 Great track very reminiscent of Rainbow in the 80's. The softer section adds a nice feel to the album. A great solo by George too of course. The catchy chorus of "In The Middle" work very well too.
3.Felony- 10/10 Excellent bass line and great vocals by Don Dokken. Nice little solo by George and some cool screams by Don Dokken.
4.I Can't See You- 10/10 Another good track here. Great catchy chorus A nice fast paced 80's style song. Cool synths on this song too.
5. Live to Rock (Rock to Live)- 10/10 great fast paced Van Halen type song. eddie Van Halen type solo too by George Lynch. A great anthem that should have beena hit.
6.Nightrider- 10/10 Nice fast paced fun song with a great solo by George. Not too much more to say but this song rocks!
7.- Seven Thunders 10/10 One of the best tracks here with the overdubbed vocals and amazing screams by Don Dokken which are very reminiscent of Glenn Hughes!!! Awesome shredding by George Lynch in the solo!
8. Young Girls- 8/10 The riff is the same as Looks That Kill by Motley Crue on the Shout At The Devil album which came out the same year. Not one of the better tracks but still a nice song. A very good solo by George Lynch again.
9.Stick to Your Guns- 8/10 Another Van Halen type track. Actually this sounds like it could have been done by Van Halen. Don Dokken actually sounds a lot like David Lee Roth. George Lynch's harmonized leads are cool too.
10.Paris Is Burning- 10/10 This is a live recording. This is one of the best songs Dokken ever did!! It features over a minute of George Lynch shredding by himself at the beggining!!! A lot like Eruption! The solo is amazing!!! A great rocking riff too. A great scream before another jaw dropping solo by George Lynch! Great chorus and lyrics too. And Don Dokken's closing scream is incredible which he holds forever! Don't miss out on this track! It's worth the price on it's own.
Dokken's debut is still great 25 years after it was recorded…(it was released in 1981 in Germany and in 1983 in the US). The album is softer than there other albums and the production isn't as good but still this is one of the better albums of the 80's.
The band is
Don Dokken- Vocals, Guitar
George Lynch- Lead Guitar
Mick Brown- Drums
Juan Croucier- Bass, Vocals


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Nick Bowling directs the domestic musical drama about working-class parents stretching themselves to stage a grand wedding for their only daughter. Doug Peck is musical director. Performances play to April 1 at Stage 773 at 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
The Equity cast also includes Jim DeSelm (Ralph Halloran), Brittani Arlandis Green (Alice/Army Sergeant), Larry Baldacci (Sam/Mr. Halloran), Caron Buinis (Pasha/Caterer), Anne Sheridan Smith (Dolores/Mrs. Halloran/US Aggie Hurley) and Lauren Villegas (Myra/Wedding Dress Saleswoman).
According to Porchlight notes, "Based on the beloved Bette Davis film and featuring a melodious, 1950s-inspired score, A Catered Affair is an exploration of the resilience of love. A couple (Rebecca Finnegan and Craig Spidle) must decide whether to spend their life savings on the family taxicab company or to celebrate their only daughter's (Kelly Davis Wilson) marriage with a lavish catered affair, providing her with the extravagant wedding they never had for themselves. This bittersweet reflection on the complexities of relationships between husbands and wives and parents and children is an emotional ride where feelings of joy and heartbreak are shared in one moment."
The Chicago creative team includes Brian Sidney Bembridge (scenic design); William J. Morey (costume design); Nic Jones (lighting design); Victoria Delorio (sound design); Julia Eberhardt (properties design); and Kelli Marino (dramaturg). The production stage manager is Meghan Teal.
For tickets and information, visit stage773.com or porchlightmusictheatre.org.


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3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
05-27-2014 20:48:20 | More by afsdan
2/5 rDev -36.1%
02-16-2014 22:03:15 | More by appetiteforparis
3/5 rDev -4.2%
01-01-2014 23:31:58 | More by skloeff
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
11-13-2013 01:59:54 | More by jaydoc
2.75/5 rDev -12.1%
11-11-2013 05:35:06 | More by blindpiggie
3/5 rDev -4.2%
07-28-2013 19:54:19 | More by JohnyFriday
3.73/5 rDev +19.2%
Now, I am not well versed in the world of brown ales, mostly because they are more boring than a sunday school church class. However, once in awhile I am pleasantly surprised...and then let down a a little bit.
Appearance: Pours a darkish brown, with a light, off white head. Head dissipates after a little while.
Smell: Not much of an aroma on this one, however what smell does come through is the malt sweetness and a little bit of roast.
Taste: A nice malt sweetness with a hint of nut and a good, roast finish. Nothing mind bogglingly wonderful, but still tasty nonetheless.
Overall: Honestly, there's not much to say about this beer. It's not a world class brown, but neither is it something to be thought of as piss water. For a brown, this actually has a little bit more character than a lot of the other basic browns on the market. For some easy drinking, I recommend this beer.
06-09-2013 18:40:28 | More by Pwnasaur90
2.25/5 rDev -28.1%
01-27-2013 22:24:28 | More by NeoZaZ
3.75/5 rDev +19.8%
12-05-2012 07:05:56 | More by MarkyMOD
3.5/5 rDev +11.8%
07-15-2012 02:02:13 | More by Greeneagle
3/5 rDev -4.2%
06-22-2012 05:39:44 | More by Grayvey
3.1/5 rDev -1%
Poured into a standard pint glass. The beer is a very dark mahogany color, much darker than most brown ales. An off-white cream colored head sits on top and dissipates to a thin film. Sticky lacing persists. The beer smells of burnt malts and nuts. The taste is also weird -- too much burnt malt taste. It almost tastes like a stout, but has enough malty, caramel taste to remind you it is a brown ale. The mouthfeel is medium bodied.
Overall, I'm disappointed. The beer is too burnt-malt tasting. It tastes like a stout, but looks and feels like an ale. Also, it feels way too heavy. 5.28% ABV feels like 8% ....
04-07-2012 18:59:29 | More by JuicesFlowing
3.38/5 rDev +8%
decent brown ale. pours a lovely looking chocolate malt color with a 2 inch light white head. smells pretty dull, a bit of roast, a bit of milk chocolate. flavor pick up a bit, good balance and plenty of malt sweetness. mouthfeel is lighter than i want here. plenty of bubbles but not enough oomph in the body. i could session these fine, but not sure id want to every day, not exciting enough. overall decent beer, not crabtree's best work, but a servicable brown
01-28-2012 00:26:27 | More by StonedTrippin
3.6/5 rDev +15%
Dark mahogany brown color, offwhite tan foam on the surface. A quick swirl rekindles the head quickly. Some spotty lace that connects in partial arcs inside the glass.
Nutty, earthy malt complexity, brown sugar, lightly woody. A slightly lactic almond milk impression. Aroma improves as it warms, let it get to cellar temperature.
Some floral notes, lightly roasted malt toastiness, more nutty and earthy flavors to follow the aroma. Fairly dry aftertaste, not sweet, mild nutty walnut bitterness. Smooth feel, malt driven and light bodied. Full flavored and easy drinking. Proper session brown ale.
11-04-2011 00:40:56 | More by emerge077
3.43/5 rDev +9.6%
A - Poured out a clear, copper penny color with a huge, khaki colored head of foam. It left sudsy trails of lace.
S - It smelled nutty and floral. Not much else.
T - It tasted nutty and roasty with some biscuity malt. There were mild toffee notes.
M - It was fairly crisp and sharp. A light to medium bodied ale with a dry finish.
O - This is a nice brown ale. Not the best beer from Crabtree but it is still solid.
07-10-2011 00:57:36 | More by zeff80
3.25/5 rDev +3.8%
Pours an effervescent caramel/brown with 2 fingers of tan head. Good head retention & average lacing
S: Biscuitty malt & slight toastyness
T: Follows the nose along with some mineral hoppyness, a touch of dryness & nuttyness up front. Some sulphur notes as this warms, then the nuttyness & dryness really kicks in, along with a bit of woody hops. Finishes dry & toasty, with just a hint of dusty grain
MF: Medium bodied, firm carbonation. Thins out as this warms a bit
Not a bad brown, but not one I would buy again if say, Avery's Brown was on offer
04-08-2011 21:35:22 | More by russpowell
2.45/5 rDev -21.7%
A - Immediately with the pour something seems amiss, the beer pours quickly like bottled water and causes little to no head to form and big bubbles cling to the inside of the glass and with no lacing. Looks like someone has replaced my beer with day old Dr. pepper. And that's enough to give you an idea about the color.
S - Weird awfully perfume-like and strong, smells like my parent's compost heap back in Hawaii, coffee grounds and sweet rotting tropical fruit, mangoes and papaya in particular. Oh and some toasted malt, really sweet and funky.
T&M - For such a strong aroma you'd think this would taste different. I'm getting lots of toasted bread, nuttiness and caramel malts no chocolate or coffee. Mildly bitter earthy hops but with a sickly sweet finish that clashes. Rather watery with light carbonation, I can sense a tinge of carbonation on the finish but I can't find it elsewhere.
D - Tastes pedestrian but everything else about it is rather disappointing. This one has given me just about as much pleasure of waiting at a railroad crossing for a long and slow train to pass.
03-11-2011 04:24:24 | More by rawfish
3.43/5 rDev +9.6%
I must preface this review by saying that I am doing "the deed" and drinking this beer out of the bottle. I have no choice as there is no acceptable receptacle here when I am traveling, so take this review with a grain of salt for this reason. I will have a bit of a hard time with the appearance if nothing else.
Appearance: Pretty light for a brown with a small head, though there was a decent off-gas when popping the cap. I don't really see any sediment on the bottom, which is a good thing.
Aroma: I get a good bit of chocolate malt and some dark caramel with some mild toasty notes. I really don't get any hops to speak of, which doesn't hurt my feelings as I am fond of malt.
Taste: The flavor is actually quite a bit thinner than I suspected from the aroma. The beer is still balanced toward the malt, and has some caramel and toasty notes that are the predominant part of the flavor profile. The finish is a bit uneventful with some clean almost watery notes. There is a bit of chocolate in the finish as well. The carbonation is a bit low, but the beer is so thin that this is a good thing.
Opinion: Well, this is a well made beer in that there are no off-flavors at all, and one this thin would show that like nobody's business. It would be good on a hot day and you want something with more flavor than your typical lawnmower beer, but this one would be equally refreshing. I would probably drink this beer again, but I won't be seeking it out.
11-18-2010 07:13:42 | More by SkeeterHawk
3.23/5 rDev +3.2%
"You can't kill the spirit, no matter how you try
The spirit will live on even if you die
This nation is our spirit, from sea to shining sea
The spirit of America will live eternally"
--Boxcar Willie
Texas Longhorns orange with bright pumpkin edges and crazy amounts of carbonation that have created a huge crown of fluffy foam. Against all odds, some pretty decent looking lace is starting to appear.
The nose harbors no surprises. It's brown malty, toasted bready and somewhat nutty. Hops don't make much of a splash, but that's never been a requirement in beer of this style. If the mouthfeel isn't too choatic, this could be an okay brew.
Boxcar Brown is a mildly flavored American brown (English brown works too) that makes no major missteps. More malt would give it more flavor intensity/depth, and would help bulk up the 'too light' mouthfeel. Oh well, the brewers have probably positioned it right where they want it in their lineup.
My first concern on seeing all the bubbles was 'old beer'. BB doesn't taste old at all and the bubbles aren't that bad once tongue contact occurs. Flavors include toasted brown bread, lightly sugared nuts and a small sprinkling of tea leaf bitterness from the hops. Good washer-downer for burgers and fries.
Boxcar Brown may not be a high-speed bullet train, but it's a capable enough little brown ale that stays firmly on the tracks, chugs along slow and steady, and gets to the next station on time. Having said that, there's no need for a return trip.
11-16-2010 13:21:13 | More by BuckeyeNation
3.08/5 rDev -1.6%
Pours a crisp, clean mahogany color, with some reddish highlights and a decent light brown head. Aroma is all chewy caramel, roasted nuts and brown sugar. Fairly thin-bodied, with some caramel malt, light chocolate, vanilla and more roasted nuts. Good and drinkable, but not particularly memorable.
06-20-2010 22:00:36 | More by emmasdad
1.85/5 rDev -40.9%
12 oz. bottle tried 21 Mar 2010.
A large khaki colored head fills almsot half of the Liquor Mart shaker pint glass. Well carbonated. Clear dark brown maple color. Smells like our first homebrew, sweet, slightly musty with a betadine kick. Flavor is fairly mild, sweet caramel. Just a hint of hop bitterness in the finish. Medicinal aftertaste.
The medicinal betadine dominates this beer, becoming stronger as it warms. This flavor lingered in my mouth for almost an hour after finishing the bottle, even with a large glass of water and some chocolate mousse to cleanse it. Definitely not recommended.
04-17-2010 23:03:29 | More by htomsirveaux
3.75/5 rDev +19.8%
(bought from a liquor store in Junction City, KS. Drinking tonight in Oklahoma City)
Dark brown clear brew with a short head. Lovely malty aroma, quite strong. Flavor is fairly true to style. Fairly sweet with some hops. Little bit of toasty notes. Odd aftertaste. What is it? Sorta chemically. Not good.
Mouthfeel is ok. Fair amount of carbonation. Very sessionable.
Not terrible but it would be much better without that aftertaste. A little bit more complexity would also help.
03-21-2010 05:14:38 | More by jmbranum
3.68/5 rDev +17.6%
(My 300th BA review.) Hand carried from my hometown (Thanks N & E!). Rich mahogany brown in the glass with decent tan-colored head that left nice lacing on the glass. Soft carbonation that activated in the mouth and, with the thinner body, created a pleasant refreshing mouthfeel. Roasted malt immediately evident with a subtle hops flavor that, at first sip seemed a bit strange, with an almost vegetable-like aftertaste; but after a few sips the hops settled-in with a touch of bitterness that rendered the whole rather enjoyable. "It grows on you," was one of the comments I heard of another taster. All-in-all, a very nice beer for the style. I'll have to get back to Greeley soon and try the rest that Crabtree has to offer. Go Spartans!
07-08-2009 11:43:12 | More by tugdriver7
3.18/5 rDev +1.6%
A: Clear chestnut color. Poured a 1 finger tan head that dissipated to random floating clumps. Thin lacing washed down the sides of the glass.
S: Sweet crystal malt and a faint coffee aroma of toasted malt. Not a lot to go on.
T: Toasted malts and plenty of bitter. A bit of nutty taste lingers through a continuing (from the start) bitter finish.
M: Light body. Balanced carbonation. Dry and bitter in the finish.
D: Just not sure all the flavors are right; maybe its the big bitter. Interesting enopugh to drink. I'll try it a few more times I bet; if for no other reason that its local.
06-08-2009 16:30:14 | More by Haybeerman
3.1/5 rDev -1%
Dark brown colored brew. Long lasting foam. In the nose, toasty and roast-like malts, with hints of brown sugar, butter and dark fruits, along with a touch of diacetyl. Not much malt depth or describable malt character in the flavor. Unfortunate off flavors (metal, cleaner) seem to steal the show. Decent, drinkable brew with potential.
07-30-2008 15:02:29 | More by Crosling
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NFL owners and players, including DeMaurice Smith and Commissioner Roger Goodell, met last week for "secret" talks in Chicago. Those "secret" talks continue this week and the two sides have issued a joint statement confirming that.
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This is my official introduction to the forum, although I was stumbling around yesterday, trying to see just were to post.
I am a retired "Army" marine machinery technician, and OEF veteran. My father gave me a 110 John Deere when I moved back to the home of my family, on Maryland's Eastern shore.
I like to think that I married one of the last farm girls in the area. Anyway, after OEF a "silver star buddy of mine" gave me a 1960 Economy Jim Dandy, which took me nearly ten years to restore, mostly because I didn't know any local tractor people, only auto store people. If your anything like me (even being a marine engineer) that ain't much help!
Then my brother in law moved back home who also is a mechanic; yet he knew all the local farmers and retailers, for equipment and part sales. Well, we then were on our way than to restoring old tractors, with all the original or reproduced parts! We are both members now of the Corsica Antique Tractor Club, and the sky's the limit for finding what we need in rebuilding or repairing most old farm equipment.
About a month ago, my brother located for me "my new" 1953 IH Farmall Cub, at a local yard sale of sorts, along the main road to his home in southern Maryland.
So, I purchased it over the phone with my brother writing out the check for me: with just a phone video of the Cub running, and the once over from my brother who is in medicine.
This is one of the best purchases I've ever made, the head of the engine was rebuilt and runs great, and only a slight hydraulic leak is detected. After scraping off the builders plate, I soon discovered she was a 1953 - instead of a 1957 Cub as we were told! Now she sits in my brother in laws pole barn, cutting some grass and awaiting our complete restoration of her.
Right now the rubber has some slight cracks in the tires, with one rear mounted backwards, and an agricultural tire on the front, needed to replace an all purpose tire. I was surprised just how quiet this old machinery ran, with it's flat head engine, and no muffler. I'm scrounging around my garage looking for my exhaust "flapper cover" and I never thought I would have use for it again, but you never know what you might find along the side of the road!