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Alamo meeting Monday on downtown intersection
Original post made on May 9, 2008
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 9, 2008, 4:30 PM
on May 9, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Thank you Dolores, and thanks to Supervisor Piepho for an open invitation to the Monday meeting.
The issues of the broader regional transportation aggregate's interest in using Alamo as a traffic corridor, and many of the roads throughout the Diablo Vista Region, simply does not match our local interests. The Alamo Business District and the Diablo Vista Region are not a corridor for alternative transportation routing.
Most importantly, Supervisor Piepho is dealing with actions by previous supervisors, including Mark DeSaulnier and Millie Greenbery, in their efforts to simply use Danville Blvd and Stone Valley Road as significant commute corridors. Alamo is an inconveniece to such thinking because our business center is simply in the way of traffic flow.
In the end, our voices will be heard and we will remove all roads in the Alamo Business District and make it a destination and not a thoroughfare.
Simply a lovely thought,
on May 10, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Last minute notice, and on a Monday at 4:00? It would be nice if people that work could attend, that's if they know it's happening at all. It give the appearance Mary doesn't want anyone there?
on May 11, 2008 at 9:38 am
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A message to Mr. John Ford and neighbors,
John, you are right. Ms. Piepho did invite a select group to the meeting on Monday, May 11. She would not have made a public invitation if Diablo Vista (Alamo) region neighbors hadn't been given several copies of the private invitations sent and distributed those scanned copies to >7400 region neighbors. Ms. Piepho certainly would not have made a public invitation if neighbors hadn't published the meeting time and purpose in the Town Square Forum.
More importantly, Ms. Peipho would have NEVER extended a public invitation if she wasn't running an uphill re-election campaign. If District 3 voters do re-elect Ms. Piepho, you can expect this to be the LAST PUBLIC INVITATION and a return to a closed-door government for Contra Costa County.
See you at the meeting?
Kathy Bell
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Menomonie (WQOW) - A SWAT team merger has been approved by the Menomonie City Council.
Menomonie Police Chief Eric Atkinson says the council approved the agreement Monday night to get rid of their department's nine-man SWAT team and merge with the Eau Claire County Regional SWAT team.
The agreement still needs to be approved by the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department, which could happen this week.
Menomonie (WQOW) - An agreement for a SWAT team merger is on the table for a local city council.
We first told you about this story back in November. The Menomonie Police chief was proposing eliminating their nine member SWAT team, and joining with Eau Claire County's regional SWAT team. The chief says it would save the department money, and allow them access to a bigger SWAT team with more manpower. The city council will take a look at the agreement at their Monday night meeting, and could possibly vote on it.
Menomonie (WQOW) - A local police department is hoping a merger can help cut costs.
The Menomonie Police Department is looking at joining forces with the Eau Claire County SWAT team.
"In this time, everybody's looking to maximize the most out of their services while reducing costs," says Menomonie Police Chief Eric Atkinson.
Nine of the 27 Menomonie police department officers are on their department's SWAT Team.
In comparison, there are 20-22 members on Eau Claire County's regional SWAT Team, which includes the Eau Claire and Dunn County Sheriff's Departments, the State Patrol, and the Altoona and Fall Creek police departments.
"We've got to look at other people and other departments and bring them together, otherwise resources are not going to allow us to train as much or as often, and then it really puts our people that we put out there in jeopardy," says Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer
The Menomonie Police Department is feeling the pinch.
"One of the drawbacks of maintaining a full SWAT team here in the city is if we have 9 officers who are on the SWAT team, let's say we do have a SWAT call, maybe two or three of them are actually working patrol at the time, and now all of a sudden we have to find a way to fill our patrol needs during that particular shift or that incident because calls to service are still rolling in at that time and it really depletes our service," says Atkinson.
Now, the department is looking at joining forces with Eau Claire County's regional SWAT Team.
"They have a variety of things that would be entirely expensive for the City of Menomonie to go out and purchase, so really we broaden the amount of persons that are available to come and help us, plus it also expands upon the types of equipment and resources that we have available to the City of Menomonie," Chief Atkinson says.
"That's really the beauty of it I think for all the departments that are members, that they're not shouldering all of these costs by themselves, it's collectively we're working together in order to reduce the amount of costs for the training and deployment," says Sheriff Cramer.
Chief Atkinson says there shouldn't be a concern about response time.
"We have officers that live outside of the City of Menomonie, so of course when we do call our officers in to respond, there's always a response time as well for coming on in, so I do not see any particular delays in bringing in the resources to this area," Chief Atkinson says.
Chief Atkinson says a mutual assistance agreement needs to be written up, and approved by the city council. He's hoping to have the merger in place by the beginning of next year.


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Clarion is located in the picturesque Appalachian Mountain region of northwestern Pennsylvania. Clarion County has six exits off Interstate 80, making it within short traveling distances from the cities of Erie, Pittsburgh and Youngstown. >>Directions
Clarion is Home of the Autumn Leaf Festival
In 1953, the first recognized Autumn Leaf Festival was held during the homecoming ceremonies of Clarion University, then know as Clarion State College. Businesses were asked to decorate, adding a touch of color to the town. Ruth Neiger from Brockway served as Homecoming Queen that year. Ruth, and all those involved in the first ALF, did not know that it would become an annual celebration.
The following year, 1954, the Clarion Chamber of Commerce had an idea. Since the leaves were colored and beautiful during the fall, a larger festival would attract even more people to the area. Two parades were offered. The first was held from 9:30 a.m. until noon. It included veterans from foreign wars, Girl Scouts, volunteer firemen, the Lions' Club, the Autumn Leaf Queen's float, and seven Clarion County bands. Redbank's band received a $50 prize for first place . Two and a half hours later, the Clarion State Teachers College held their homecoming parade with many beautiful floats made by local fraternities.


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Buenning, who has never missed a pro start when healthy, quickly bolted the locker room.He struggled in pass protection last week at New Orleans and was given an early hook Sunday while Trueblood and Joseph capably manned the right side of the offensive line.
"Sean, we feel, is a good football player," Muir said. "And I didn't want to leave any game we play without him having some opportunities."
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I recently picked up a Petzl Microtraxion to use for hauling light loads, and have also used it several times for top rope soloing [I walked to the top of a crag, fixed a line off the anchor, walked back down, then climbing the route from the bottom with the fixed line running through the Microtraxion to capture my progress]. I've heard from some people that you shouldn't use a 'toothed device' like this if you are going to fall on the rope, but I found that I could avoid taking a 'fall' onto it by just making sure the slack didn't build up while I climbed, and after getting about halfway up, the Microtraxion would slide up with me and slack wasn't an issue at all.. I also tied a few backup knots in the rope below me (I'd need two hands to tie a knot so sometimes I'd just sit down real quick and tie one, then keep climbing). When I did fall, the thing seemed to catch me just fine. Am I retarded for using this to toprope solo?? Obviously I'd never use one to lead solo.. I'd be curious to hear if anyone else uses the MicroTraxion this way. THANKS
I haven't climbed on microtrax. These are my thoughts based on my experience with minitraxion. Tie some small load to the rope to let it run smoothly in the beginning. Whatever setup you are using make sure device is not cross-loaded. I'm not sure if it's still the case with microtrax, but there were a few accidents with minitraxion, when the rope bent one of the plates out and escaped from the caming unit. I tie in with a cordolette to avoid cross-loading, hold the plates together and to eliminate the fall of twice the length of your biner: youtu.be/mAJPLOhv-fg Make sure no loose clothing or slings is going to get jammed in the device while climbing. Locking mechanism on microtrax makes me uncomfortable. It looks like it may be easy to dis-engage by accident while being pressed against your body. Maybe just paranoia, but I would keep an eye on it. Also a number of very experienced people have forgotten to engage the device before starting to climb. You could mod minitrax by cutting off the lock with a jigsaw. Doesn't look like you can do it with microtrax.
I would use two, so one is a backup for the other.
Probably more than you were asking for but, here goes anyway. When I first started top rope soloing the first device I used was a Petzel mini-traxion (very similar to your micro-traxion). It worked OK but very soon (within a dozen pitches) I had severely damaged my rope. It's surprising how hard the fall can be just in the short amount it takes for the device to flip up in your belay loop. especially if you are near your top anchor. If you climb above your anchor, such as topping out on a cliff, you can even have a short factor 2 fall. Another bad thing happened with my mini-traxion. I was climbing up a dirty crack route &, without my knowing it, some sand had fallen in my device filling the gaps between the teeth. I pumped out & let go expecting to be caught after a foot or so; Instead the device buzzed down the rope 8' before it caught, the resulting force peeled the mantle off my rope & tore a good portion of the white interior fibers. That was the last day I used the mini-traxion for self-belay. My next attempt was to use the Petzel-microcender. It does not have teeth, but uses a camming action to press a grooved cam against the rope. It is much gentler on your rope. But this system has some drawbacks; #1 It still causes rope wear, makes your ropes very fuzzy wherever you fall on them. #2 After a fall or two, when your rope is a little stretched out, it will not hold the rope & you slowly creep down the rope. #3 switching to rappel, or to lower a bit to retry a crux is a PITA (so is the mini-traxion) The next step in my top rope solo evolution was to use NO device. I simply tie alpine butterfly loops in my rope every 6' or so from the anchor to the ground. I have a short piece of Dynamic climbing rope tied to my harness with locking carabiners at both ends. As I climb I clip into the highest loop I can reach with the Lockers hanging from my harness. When I reach the next loop I unclip the lowest carabiner & move it to the top, I am connected to the climbing rope with at least one locking carabiner at all times (two most of time). I keep a knot free rope hanging down from the anchors along side the knotted one, this enables me to rap down anytime, or jug up if I'm beat. This system works great! True you do fall some, and you have to clip your "protection" rope as you go, but this is actually a good thing if you plan on leading in the future. You can also down climb with this technique, just unclip the loop before your locking 'biner comes tight & re-clip below. The biggest drawback with this system is if you fall on low angle (slab) rock, your rope can suffer some abrasion damage where the loops are tied. This led me to my final solution. The Final step was to use everything in the proceeding paragraph and simply add a Trango Cinch to the knot free rope. I clip it to my belay loop with the lever to the right. This is contrary to manufacturers instructions but, while climbing the rope feeds much better this way & I find it easier to rappel with this configuration. Usually tying my approach shoes to the bottom of the Cinch line is enough to make it feed like a dream. The Cinch provides an immediate catch in case of a fall, in 99% of the cases it prevents your looped line from taking the load. You might be tempted to forgo the looped line & rely 100% on the Cinch, DON"T DO IT. One thing I've learned from several years of top rope soloing; sooner or later every device will fail. Weird things happen, carbiners get loaded funny, your feet get tangled in the rope & it doesn't feed, etc., etc. Plus it is way more fun, especially on overhanging terrain, to unclip the cinch & risk the whipper! Fine points. 1)Make sure your top anchor is BOMBER. 2)Be very careful as you approach the anchor; the closer you get the higher the fall factor & above the anchor you can have a factor two fall. 3)Make sure you are proficient with climbing your rope several different ways. 4)Get in the habit of wearing a helmet, you could get pitched upside down & smack your head, then you're hanging out unconscious until someone happens by. 5)Tie into your anchor with a bowline on a bight, if you use an eight and fall on it can be a bear to untie. 6)Take it easy for a while, don't climb anything you're going to fall on until you have the system wired. I actually work my hardest projects this way but, it was about a year before I got that comfortable with it. I have been meaning to write this up & post for scrutiny for a while. Thanks for the motivation!
MTKirk: WOW.. this idea is amazing - do you just have one "soloing" rope designated for this and leave a bunch of alpine butterfly loops tied in it all the time? I think I like this idea the best - it's a bit more adventurous in some ways but I guess you can limit the size of your possible falls by spacing the loops as close as you want.. Seems like it pretty much eliminates the wear&tear on the rope, as well as the chance a device could malfunction. Thanks for the vid, as well, Doze! - Tying in the way that video shows definitely seems more snug than when I just clipped the microtrax to my belay loop using a carabiner.. awesome ideas!
There are quite a few threads about this on Supertopo. Some of them have a lot of good information.
study this link. It's direct from Petzl. www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/product-experience/self-belay-solo->>>
www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/product-experience/self-belay-solo->>> Redundancy. Sharp Edges. Expensive French stuff... everything you ever wanted to know about rope soloing. Based on my experience (tens of thousands of feet of loneliness) I would avoid using anything with teeth to arrest a fall. Fuzzes the ships outta your sheath. (Sorry to double post the link; it is important)
follow the petzl instructions and youll be fine .. weight the bottom with a paid of shoes ... ive used both toothed and non toothed ... either works if you use it properly ... tommy caldwell uses a mini traxion for TR soloing big walls and he does more on that alone than likely anyone here ... and dont use a shiny new $$$$ rope ... use an older beefy rope, or if you dont have one they cheapest 10-10.5mm beefy rope you can find the 2 ascender system is best IMO for safety with 2 independent lines...
seems to be a popular topic as i've been reading for a few hours tonight and posted earlier to an older thread. based on everything i've been reading, i'm going to try this setup as described on petzel's website using the micro traxtion as the primary and the mircocender as backup (petzel explains why on the page to use a microcender versus a second micro traxion). i'm going to try image two on this page. i like the idea of using two lines/one rope; www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/self-belay-solo-climbing/solution1->>>
I'm going to stick with two mini-traxions on two separate lines. The first reason is that I HAVE the mini-traxions. I don't need to spend any more money. I read the Petzl site talking about why they think you need to use two different devices. They say the devices need to be different so the same malfunction won't happen to you twice. Statistically speaking, I think this is REMOTE. If you have two of the same devices the checks will be easier because you do the exact same checks twice. If you have different devices you have doubled the checklists and, in my mind, doubled the chances of a malfunction. I would like to find a reliable device, like the mini or micro, without teeth. I know the reality is that the teeth probably do way less damage than grinding over a sharp overhang, but I'm a tight-wad so I like to find ways to make my gear last as long as possible. Maybe two soloists on separate lines.... Just thinking out loud...
Two mini-traxions, one with a small loop of shoe lace hooked through it hooked to a sling around your shoulder/torso (keeps the mini-traxion from hanging too far down (like the one below it). Weight the bottom of the rope too. I've used this set up only a few times, but I loved it, and it was easy. It seems like that is what some of the pros use too.
"5)Tie into your anchor with a bowline on a bight"... Not the best advice, IMHO...
i just received my toprope soloing gear including the microtraxion and microcender, it's awesome stuff. my advice since you have the microtraxion is to pick up the microcender for $65 bucks and do this system;
^^^ I run something SIMILAR to the above. Shorter, harder routes I use, two "mini traxions", on TWO separate lines. If I do longer routes, I go to using a single line, and two "mini's" on that line...
This link www.gearinstitute.com/getschooled/item/how-to-toprope-withou>>> has some good descriptions using two Mini-traxions, written by Matt Samet. I have not tested the method yet. A lot of other threads agree with the chest harness approach he shows you here...shortens the fall a few feet. One thing I'd do differently than Samet does is that I would use two ropes (or strands of the same rope). Not my idea, of course, lots of people seem to prefer this way. Added redundancy, and seems like the extra strand would facilitate rapping as well. Some folks (including the Petzl website) have mentioned carrying a third ascender as well, in order to make sure you're able to unweight the backup ascender and set up a rap, even if you are hanging free. That may well be total overkill, but until I'm sure that I can get myself out of trouble I think I'll go with overkill...having to be rescued 12 feet off the ground because I'm trapped by my own toprope setup does not sound like a scenario I'd want to be part of, especially since I'd be reading about it on this site for several years after.
"Some folks (including the Petzl website) have mentioned carrying a third ascender as well, in order to make sure you're able to unweight the backup ascender and set up a rap," A simple prusik works fine...
Yep, for sure, doesn't have to be full-on ascender... Total coincidence, just ran across this vid which happens to show the double Minitrax system in action, if folks wanted to see what that looks like, starting at about 1:02. In terms of the rope trauma being mentioned by other posters above...I guess obviously it does happen, but this guy seems to have logged quite a few miles (and looks like quite a few falls) with the Minitrax setup. As a bonus, the vid is mostly about crazy-hard crack climbing.
I've looked into this too recently. There are indeed good discussions and info on supertopo and Steph Davis also has a helpful description on her blog. Most people use the two traxion system and just use a single rope. That said, the method listed above with a knotted rope backing up a single traxion is the only system that has the potential to be truly redundant. In my experience, for the most part the traxion works fine and falling is akin to merely weighting the rope; the knotted back-up also provides a little comfort and clipping in isn't that much different from clipping bolts. Some things worth noting about this knotted back up method: 1) For true redundancy consider separating the anchor points (I don't do this but it's worth mentioning). 2) Similarly, in order to preserve redundancy, make sure to always use two slings while clipping in so you are never unclipped from the back-up rope. 3) This system gets awkward when climbing cracks, which can cause the knots to become stuck. Equally routes that traverse can become awkward. In general having the two slings clipped to a knotted rope attached to your waist is a little cumbersome. 4) Although redundant there is a risk of high factor fall especially near the anchor points if the traxion were to fall and one fell onto a short stretch of the back-up rope. I think all the knots will absorb some of the force but it is worth being mindful of. The length and type of sling used also affect this. 5) Another drawback (if using one rope) is that rope length becomes a factor. Tying knots in one side of your rope will obviously shorten it so keep that in mind when you set up your rope (i.e. make the back up side longer if possible). I think many will feel this set-up is overkill but it is worth knowing about. Jim
I use the Mini-Traxion on 1 strand of a top rope and a Petzl Ascention Ascender on a 2nd strand. This way I have redundancy on 2 entirely separate strands of rope from above. I also carry two 5mm Prussik cords on my harness and a rap device just in case I ever need to unweighed the rope and escape it. I also carry a couple slings over my shoulder for a emergency escape rig as well. I have found that this system works very well for me. I found this system to keep both of my hands free for climbing and a hell of a LOT easier and faster then messing around placing backup knots every so-many feet!
I hitch a sling through my two hard point then clove hitch it to a locker. Then attach the micro trax to my belay loop with that locking biner. I still use a two strand system, with a chian reactor you eleiminate the need for two slings and still keep redundency, although with the second sling clove hitched to the trax it makes unweiting the device really easy. Throw on a prussik unclip the biner from your belay loop now you have a whole foot or so to play with depending on the length of your sling. Then throw on a rapel device right below the trax and when you use the prussik to stand up not only do you transfer the load to the repell device you also have a back up on the repel from weighting the rope. The whole time still attached to your second strand untill your all set up for a rap down. Topping out I found sometimes causes the knot i tied into the achor with to get jammed into the toothed cam which can eat up your rope right near the mid point which isnt the best thing to have happen regularly.
The system on display in the video that Doze posts is, imho, not up to stuff. Redundancy shouldn't be considered optional. Also, look at the image at 1:10 in Doze's video and you'll see two long tails dangling from the knot in his cordalette. That's awful. Sources of info like that aren't doing anybody any favors.


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T: Treacle, bourbon, vanilla, and gigantic, red-hot booze. Super harsh, and the alcohol just destroys the potential of all the other flavors. Still, it's kind of fun in a masochistic way.
M: Surprisingly thin medium body with moderate carbonation. Not bad.
O: I've got to say that I was really disappointed with how this hot this still was after over four years of aging. I never had it fresh to compare, but I seriously can't imagine a much boozier beer. If you want crazy-high alcohol in a Michigan-brewed beer, I'd look to Kuhnhenn.
It did pair pretty well with my wife's oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, though...
07-09-2011 15:47:43 | More by woosterbill
4/5 rDev +12%
Burgundy color. Beautiful nose of bourbon barrel (vanilla, coconut, whiskey), along with some spice character from the yeast and some complex malt components of caramel and toffee. Flavor has a lot of strength and definition. Very hoppy with a lot of bitterness. Lots of taste overall, with caramel, toffee, oak barrel and a lot of hops. It's a nice ale.
07-09-2008 01:59:44 | More by Crosling
4.1/5 rDev +14.8%
Much thanks to hopdog for unleashing this high gravity beast...
Appears a dense crimson toned amber with a small, off white head that fades into a mild collar. Scattered lacing is left around the glass.
Smell is of bourbon, vanilla, coconuts, tropical fruit, and oak. Not getting a ton of abv in the nose but it's burning my eyes when I hold it up to my face.
Taste mimics the aromas with some harsh rocket fuel in the flavors with molasses, and light citrus mixed with roasted nuts.
Mouthfeel is of harsh alcohol, vanilla, mangos, molasses, and heavy sugar. In need of age. Reminds me a bit of a young aged bourbon with notes of nuts.
I could only imagine how nicely this one would age.
02-06-2008 18:45:25 | More by weeare138
2.23/5 rDev -37.5%
12oz bottle obtained via trade with CRJMellor. Thanks for the opportunity...
Poured into a Rapscallion glass, formed a 1/2" tan head over the clear bright chestnut brew. Head is down a layer of bubbles pretty quick, with froth around the rim and nice lacing, esp for the abv and style. Aroma is heavy sryupy sweetness and alcohol, no hiding the power of this brew here. Flavor is, umm, overpowering to say the least. Alcohol overpowers all, leaves little room for any other brewing art to shine. Mouthfeel and drinkability are just so rough, I'm not sure if I'll be drinking this. Probably be numb in a few minutes and be able to choke it down, but why bother? Seemingly another case of harsh for harshness' sake.
07-18-2007 00:48:17 | More by ppoitras
4.25/5 rDev +19%
Joe Short's epic brew is worthy of his amazing and exhaustive website description on how it was created. Incredibly, my bottle was presented to me by a good friend who had misplaced it in his car's glove box over a period of several months. In spite of the harsh treatment of temperature extremes, the bottle held up well, as did the quality of the beer.
Served at 60 degrees F., Anniversary Ale 2006 poured a somewhat cloudy, appealing dark brown color. The smell was equally intriguing with a strong, rum-like initial wave followed by a complex aroma of caramel, malt and raisins. The taste had a deep alcohol warming quality with a delicious malty bite, followed by a mellow hop finish that was more sweet than bitter. Overall, a smooth, well-balanced flavor that is unlike any Imperial/Double IPA that I've ever tasted.
Mouthfeel is medium-bodied, chewy and excellent. This brew can easily stand up to the bigger names in the extreme beer category. It is worthy of extended aging and could easily be marketed in a fancy decanter, like Samuel Adam's Utopias. My only regret is that my bottle is gone, and Lake Michigan stands in the way of a quick visit!
Anniversary Ale is very drinkable from the standpoint of enjoying a high-quality brew in small doses in an appropriate glass. The high ABV prevents this from being a session beer, so take care.
I look forward to trying Joe Short's other offerings in this series of beers.
07-02-2007 21:03:14 | More by logansboat15
2.08/5 rDev -41.7%
Something like $9 per bottle. Purchased by my mother at the brewery and carried in her luggage all the way out here to Colorado. Thanks a million to her for the opportunity, and to Joe for making and bottling it. Cheers!
Pours a grogeous ruby red nearly clear liquid with some brown hints. Half a finger tan head fades quick to not even a ring. Smells of Mackinac Island fudge ice cream, sherry, oranges. Hot clen alcohol is the nose, tannic, and an off (and dark) musty smell.
Tastes of dry wood. Vanilla is spread thin, strong but not deep. Hot edgy alcohol, grassy alcohol. Very unpleasant to put this in my mouth. As delicious as rubbing alcohol. Underlying sweet is there, but can't compete. With the sweet is cherries and a sour. Md thick mouthfeel and mild/fine carbonation.
Way too oaked and alcoholic. I can't imagine this improving with age and am surprised it was even released. Brutal and a dumper.
06-07-2007 02:55:04 | More by mentor
4.6/5 rDev +28.9%
Shared by a fellow BA at Lost Abbey/Port Brewing last Friday. Thanks mate!
I know this beer is billed at 20% by the BA website, but the label on the bottle says 23%. It's also billed as a double IPA on the bottle, but this was an intense American barleywine more than anything else. Appellations aside...
The beer poured a brilliant copper hue with a small tan head.
The aroma of the beer was laden with alcohol, bourbon, vanilla, and caramel malt. The beer probably had the most intense alcoholic aroma of any beer I've ever smelled - and I mean that in a good way.
The flavor of the beer was intensely caramelly with strong bourbon notes. I'm a huge bourbon fan, so this went well with my palate. There were some faint oakey notes in the background that danced with hints of vanilla. The hops were there in enough presence to balance out some of the residual sweetness. One thing that makes this beer so brilliant considering its ABV is that it was very dry. None of that sticky sweetness that plagues those novelty beers that DFH puts out.
The mouthfeel was medium and the carbonation was dialed in just right.
This beer was supremely drinkable considering it's earth-shattering ABV. Cheers to the first ultra-mega high alcohol beer that I've had that wasn't a novelty. This beer was an experience to remember.
05-21-2007 14:31:55 | More by SacoDeToro
4/5 rDev +12%
This beer was served 'fresh' at the Michigan Brewers Summer Fest 06 and then was barrel aged and released in bottles in April 07 for their 3rd Anniversary, I believe it was originally intended to be their 2nd anniversary ale, but wasn't ready at the time. I sampled the festival beer, but this review is of the barrel aged and bottled version.
Pours amber to ruby red in color with a yellowy cream colored flash of a head, mainly clear. Aroma shows some big maltiness, sweet and sticky-like, followed quickly by a big blast of booziness. Also some nice fruitiness, berry, raisin, and also some citrusy hops. First taste is the big sweet malts followed by a growing alcohol that finished with a very sharp, warming bite. There is also citrusy hops and sweet fruity malts, but the taste is at first dominated by the alcohol strength. Mouthfeel is how I like my dipa's, thick and chewy, with a big malt backbone.
Definitely a barleywine-dipa crossover, the alcohol is enough to knock you out at first. After pushing through the first couple of sips, the harshness subsides, either that or my mouth numbs, allowing some of the flavors to shine through. The alcohol is always present however. I am slightly torn on drinkability as the alcohol is a little too dominant for my own tastes, but once it subsides slightly, the bw-dipa characteristics are very nice. Congrats Joe Short on 3 years!
05-02-2007 02:23:49 | More by hoppymeal
Short's Anniversary Ale 2006 from Short's Brewing Company
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Freshman2013 Outdoor SeasonRedshirted. Did not compete.2013 Indoor Season Clocked a 27.95 in the 200 meters at the Crimson Tide Indoor Opener, also turned in a long jump of 16-5 3/4.
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|Poor - 4 reviews
When you stay at Americas Best Value Inn Lebanon in Lebanon, you'll be within the vicinity of The Trophy Club. This motel is within the region of Hickory Hall Polo Club. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is availab...
Overall Rating - Poor - 4 reviews
Mediocre 3.6
Price was reasonable until we saw the room.
The mold on the wall and unlevel toilet.
Poor 2.0
The attendant, the cigarette smell in the room, the dirty restroom. At least the location was fine. I don't intend to come back to this hotel one day.Very, very cigarette-smelly. The restroom had a lot of missing hairs on the bath surface and the attendant was totally unprepared for his duties and wasn't in good day when I arrived there. He couldn't find my reservation even though I showed him my confirmation. After about 10 minutes waiting he finally had the great idea to try to find it by the reservation number and not by my name.
|Good - 15 reviews
Newly renovated quiet rooms, 32 Inch flat screen TV, Wireless Internet, free Continental Breakfast, near Purdue University Lafayette, IN. Provide secure and convenient location for guest traveling in central Indiana. Close to Major area Businesses like Subaru, Pepsico, Frito-Lay, Neo Raisins, Donaldson And Co., Federal Mogul Corp, Fastnel Co., Land-O-Lakes...
Overall Rating - Good - 15 reviews
Staff and location were great!
For some reason we had flies in our room. We killed them and in the morning there was another one. In addition there were no screens on our window.Over all we enjoyed our stay! For the cost we were very satisfied.
Poor 1.0
Not much.
Service was horrible and the hotel itself is very loud. I could hear everything my neighbors said, and they were up until 1:30AM partying.Rotten experience...waited at least ten minutes for someone to show up at the front desk after ringing the doorbell (as directed by a sign on the front desk) four times. I also called the number on the business card on the front desk and it was 'no longer in service'. Poor service, extra loud, no sleep equals angry customer who would rather sleep in his car than spend a dime here again. Clear enough?
|Good - 7 reviews
The Newly Opened La Quinta Inn & Suites Frankfort, IN 100% Non Smoking hotel is conveniently located just a short drive off of I-65 . Whether you're traveling on business, a leisure getaway, or a family vacation, La Quinta Inn & Suites Frankfort has the hotel accommodations to help you settle in and gear up for the next day with an abundance of amenities...
Overall Rating - Good - 7 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The staff were accommodating to our very late arrival. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Was perfect for our need to rest before finishing our travels back home.
No...even the road nearby did not seem to cause a disturbance.
Excellent 9.0
Staff was great and the hotel was nice and clean. Breakfast was great, good taste, good selection, well prepared. The pool and workout room were great features that i didn't get a chance to use. but overall a great setup.
Laundry room was not too clean and convenient.I would stay there again and recommend it to others.
|Excellent - 15 reviews
Guests Love Lebanon Hotel's Friendly Staff Just 25 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis is the Holiday Inn Express® Lebanon hotel. Conveniently located off I-65 at exit 140 in Lebanon, this hotel's accommodations and amenities provide a perfect home away from home for all travelers. With a Business Center and free Wi-Fi access, we help you stay productiv...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 15 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very clean, easy to find, and the hot breakfast was awesome.
I wouldn't hesitate to stop at this hotel again. I highly recommend it for cleanliness, friendly staff and a great night's rest.
Excellent 9.0
Not only was it clean, but it smelled clean. We only had contact with one person on staff and she was very accommodating. There were plenty of towels, plenty of hot water and plenty of channels. The bed was comfortable, and the room quiet. Great night!
The internet needs a big upgrade. Couldn't connect at all. Signal wasn't strong enough.Good location. Good service. Will stay there again.
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The Super 8 Lebanon, IN is located off of Interstate 65 at Exit 140 just 20 minutes North of Indianapolis and 30 minutes South of Lafayette, IN. The Super 8 Lebanon, IN is just minutes South of West Lafayette, IN and Purdue University, including Ross Ade Stadium, and Mackey Arena. Indianapolis lies just South of our property and all downtown has to offer...
Overall Rating - Good - 126 reviews
Simple and clean.
Outdated look.Has a very nice pool area.
breakfast buffet was nothing more than 2 juice choices , coffee, toast, waffles, sweet rolls, and two choices of cold cereal. Pretty lame!
|Good - 28 reviews
Easily accessible location on I 65. Conveniently located, only half hour to Speedway, RCA dome, Purdue University and football stadium, and O'riley raceway park. Surrounded by many restaurants and fastfoods, mostly 24 hours. Just minutes from Lebanon courthouse and Lebanon fair grounds. Pet accommodation: 20.00/night. Pet limit: 2 pets per room 80 lbs or...
Overall Rating - Good - 28 reviews
Excellent 10.0
It was close to the interstate, clean and the bed was comfortable.
Poor 1.0
smoking smell in the room, carpet, curtain, towels, blankets, amenities. Do not look down cutsomers who paid.Do not introduce this hotel. It is criminal thing if you keep showing your website. Do not ask a survey anymore.
|OK - 29 reviews
Welcome to the Comfort Inn in Lebanon, IN. Our hotel features FREE high-speed Internet access, microwave and mini refrigerators, hair- dryers, coffee makers, and an iron and ironing board in all rooms. Enjoy our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with cold/hot cereals, fruit, juices, yogurt, assorted danishes, muffins, and pastries. Take a dip in our...
Overall Rating - OK - 29 reviews
Mediocre 3.0
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Mediocre 4.0
There is no elevator to the second floor rooms and with a bad back I did not appreciate having to carry my bags up the stairsThe room could use a good wall washing and cleaning including the bath room.
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The Lahore High Court on Friday lifted an 18-month ban on Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for indiscipline.
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The PCB handed the volatile fast bowler a five-year ban in April for several instances of indiscipline and violating the conditions of a two-year probation. The tribunal later reduced the suspension to 18 months with a fine.
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Jenna Johnson had a game-winning layup with five seconds remaining to lift Utah State (10-10, 7-2 WAC) past Louisiana Tech 76-75 Saturday night in the Thomas Assembly Center.Louisiana Tech (9-10, 5-4 WAC) had a two-point lead late in the second half, but a layup with nine seconds left from Franny Vaaulu sent the game into overtime. The Lady Techsters led for most of the overtime period but could never extend the lead more than three points. Kanedria Andrews attempt as time expired came up short to secure a Utah State victory. Louisiana Tech had four players score in double figures as Brittany Lewis led all scorers, recording a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Also scoring in double figures for the Techsters was Whitney Frazier, Lulu Perry and Kelia Shelton who scored 16, 16 and 15 points respectively. Utah State was led in scoring by Vaaulu who scored 20 points to go along with a game high six steals. Johnson also scored in double digits for the Aggies scoring 15 points.Louisiana Tech will return to action Wednesday, Jan. 30 in Little Rock, Ark., as the Techsters travel to face Arkansas-Little Rock.
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The fighters hit the scales for tonight's ShoBox triple-header from Monroeville, Penn., with promoter Mike Tyson on hand.
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First Debate Recap: Christmas in October
Original post made by Tom Cushing on Oct 5, 2012
First and foremost, I was appalled at Mr. Obama's performance almost to the point of asking Clint about the availability of his chair. The President failed to carry the attack to his challenger, preferring to counter-punch but mostly managing only to get tied-up in clinches of the 'dueling Ivies' variety. I would never insult his intellect or proven mettle via 'teleprompter' nonsense, but he looked down too much as he took notes (thus appearing deferential), and he tended to nod understanding, easily mis-interpreted as agreement, with the barrage of fantastical claims and charges headed his way.
It was also interesting to me that combined screenshots on two networks were wider for Mr. Romney, making the Prez look crowded-in (I measured). The panorama used by F&B Net was also angled so that Mr. Romney appeared directly in front of the non-Moderator, with Mr. Obama off to the side. Those kind of subtleties may also have contributed to overall impressions.
Now, it may also be that Mr. Obama was justifiably astounded at Gov. Romney's ridiculous claims regarding both tax policy and healthcare. Mitt really should have donned a red hat as he played the Jolly Old Elf himself, showering gifts upon the gullible. Present number one: he'll lower income rates by 20% and close loopholes enjoyed by his Patrons, and he "won't let it" explode the deficit. Really? Setting aside the important fact that his own Party of Groverian acolytes wouldn't let him close those loopholes, he's also relying on what Nobel laureate Paul Krugman calls "the confidence fairy" (but I'll call "confidence elves" because it's my blog and my metaphor) to so stimulate demand that the federal coffers will overflow with abundance.
He claims himself heir to the Reagan legacy except that's not what Reagan did. First, Reagan helped restore economic health from a mild recession through a Keynesian spending stimulus acceptable to the GOP because it was driven by the Pentagon, and second: Mr. Reagan, bless his telegenic heart, Did Explode the deficit. It exploded again when Mr. Bush2 tried it in his term Santa's fanciful supply-side elves did not create jobs or revenue then, and they.never.will. The supply-side legacy is precisely the Great Recession of 2008.
The second present, crueler in its implications for those Mr. Romney consigns to emergency rooms, involves the preposterous claim that his "plan" for healthcare would retain the popular pre-existing condition coverage, but ditch the mandate which is the only way to pay for its extra cost, by increasing the size of the insurance pool. Finally, he claims to 'restore' Medicare cuts that that do not exist kind of like claiming he'll replace the bike he tells you your neighbors ran-over, except they didn't.
It's pretty clear that the Romney campaign has decided to adopt a strategy of declaring Christmas for the electorate, and then hoping to outrun those nasty fact-checking Grinches and their party-pooping grip on reality. But here's the thing there is time now for this game to be named over the three debates still to-come, and with a free press that May be up to the task of exposing those tantalizing promises as toys that look better on TV, and break before New Year's. It may seem like It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, but even true believers should hold-off on measuring the Oval Office for new drapes.
on Oct 5, 2012 at 2:29 pm
Look forward to President Romney welcome the World Series champion A's to the White House. Just hope Secret Service stops Josh Reddick before he gives President Romney a whipped cream celebration pie to the face.
Go Swinging A's!
on Oct 5, 2012 at 2:42 pm
I'm thinking a "shocker" might be in order, if that sorry day ever came to pass:
"... And along came Jonny Gomes, who, at 31, seems ancient in a place where 19 rookies have come through, 15 of them still on the roster. He wore a bright yellow robe with his name across the back like a boxer, because of course he did. He came upon a gentleman standing sedately off to the side. This gentleman was dry and minding his own business in a room where everyone's business was everyone else's business.
So Gomes pulled a fresh beer from a tub of ice. "Check this out," he said.
Gomes placed the beer on the floor between the gentleman's shoes. The gentleman stared curiously down at the beer and then at Gomes crouched beside it. His eyebrow wrinkled. Gomes squeezed the beer can as hard as he could.
The cold and golden liquid shot straight up, drenching the gentleman's pants from front belt buckle to back belt loop. At which point the gentleman howled. He left the floor in the way a grasshopper does a branch, with no discernible flex or preparation, like gravity had momentarily released him.
When he landed in that bowlegged way people do when something terrible has occurred in their inseam region. He spread his hands, then gazed upon his dripping pants, then lifted his eyes to meet Gomes'. "What the …" was all that came out.
Gomes squealed with delight, the clubhouse denizens roared with laughter, and Gomes padded away, the tail of his yellow robe chasing him.
Here's the metaphor.
"That," Gomes said, "is called a shocker. That's a shocker right there....""
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Romney seems to be backing away from his positions so fast that it makes me wonder if he realized that he couldn't win as a right-wing Republican and, instead, has decided to run as Obama.


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AN UNUSUALLY cold snap will take hold of Britain over the next few days as freezing winds sweep across the nation.
Strong gusts of up to 50mph will mean that temperatures hovering around freezing point could feel more like minus 10C in some areas.
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The very first instance of physical exercise will be the push-ups. If you're utilized to operating at house, this really is certainly 1 kind of coaching you've currently tried. Nevertheless, a lot of people don't carry out the push-ups properly. To be able to do them correct, you have to adhere to the recommendations beneath.
1st, following putting your hands and toes on the floor, you have to straighten your arms and back. Your hands ought to be at a distance amounting for your shoulder width plus a couple of centimeters much more, as well as your abs ought to be tightened. The proper method to inhale and exhale is: suck air into your lungs when you're going down towards the floor and get the air out of one's lungs whilst returning towards the initial position. The stopping point, when performing the going-down, is when your elbows are bent at a straight angle. Your back ought to stay straight.
This really is your normal workout; now add the interval: do push-ups for 30 seconds after which rest for 15 seconds. The suggested rest ratio for beginners is 1:two.
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Over the course of the event, students engaged with the law school community and learned about the various resources available to them as they transition this summer and throughout the course of their enrollment. They had the opportunity to go on a campus tour with current law students and recent graduates, purchase FIU Law S.W.A.G. (Souvenirs, wearable(s), and gifts) and meet SBA President Chris Sanchelima. They were also given the chance to connect with Associate Dean M.C. Mirow, Zoraya Ledesma from the Clinical Programs, Cynthia Henry-Duval from Career Planning and Placement, Michelle Pestaina from Admissions and Financial Aid, Tesha Allison from Student Development, and Nicole Torres from Housing & Residential Life who was on-hand to answer questions and provide helpful information about affordable and convenient housing options at FIU.
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• Over the past week the Bills have added a pair of TEs — Scott Chandler and Mike Caussin — to the 53-man roster, an indictment of current starter Shawn Nelson, a player who team management once thought was a building block for the future. Nelson has been invisible for much of the season, and the team has gone away from throwing to the tight end almost altogether, instead focusing on rookie WRs Donald Jones and David Nelson over the middle of the field.
• Injuries to Dolphins ILBs Karlos Dansby and Channing Crowder have thrust veteran Tim Dobbins into a spot-start role. When healthy, Dansby and Crowder provide two very good 'backers up the middle, but staying healthy has been a problem, especially for Crowder, who missed time at the beginning of the season with a groin injury. Dobbins is a run stuffer, making him a natural replacement for Crowder, who is also known for his run defense. But when Dobbins started for Dansby in Week 12, it left the Dolphins devoid of a good cover linebacker until Dansby came on the field in the sub package.
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Charlie Cook says Democrats will lose the House
by Kent, Tue Feb 23, 2010 at 03:18:02 AM EST
Legendary political prognosticator Charlie Cook now says that he doesnt see a way that Democrats dont lose control of the House this November.
Obama sure as hell better get healthcare passed now. We didnt throw away our majority to not get healthcare done.
The deal we made was that we would elect Obama and he would pass healthcare. If he is going to cost Democrats the majority that we worked so hard for because of his political clumsiness, he sure as hell better get healthcare passed. If not, he must be defeated in 2012.
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It's been crickets around here the last few days.
I would imagine many of you would love to hear how SNAP went.
And I will share…tomorrow?
I've just been a little on the distracted side.
You see, heading home from Los Angeles after picking up the kids from my mom, I stopped at a Wendy's to grab a quick lunch and make a bathroom stop.
To find blood. Bright and red.
I continued the drive home. 2 more hours. Nervous. I didn't even mention it to Andy on the phone. I guess I just wanted to pretend it didn't happen. Totally wrong response, but logic isn't always as strong as fear.
I laid on the couch and drank lots of water once I got home. This was a Sunday, so I was weighing the options of waiting until morning and go into the doctor's office, or head to the ER.
One was 12 hours away…the other had lots of dollar signs attached to it.
I hate that we have to make decisions based on money. I hate money. So gross.
I laid low all afternoon and had no more bleeding episodes. Until 11:00 p.m. after falling asleep on the couch and finally heading up to bed…there was more blood.
Called my doctor, who suggested I go to the Emergency Room.
He called ahead for me.
I didn't have to wait in the lobby…they took me right up…to my own private room that had a sign with my name on the door.
That's when I really panicked. I mean, did that mean they were ready to admit me???
I cried the whole way to the hospital. Convinced that there were only two possible outcomes from this experience: my baby would be dead and I'd be adding "stillborn" to my resume. I immediately made a mental note to make sure someone called Lisa Maksoudian…a local photographer who is a NILMDTS photographer (or at least I think she used to be). Clearly my brain goes crazy places.
Outcome #2: he would be born at 27 weeks, 6 days….NICU time, and likely more special needs…which overwhelmed me beyond belief. TWO kids with special needs? I almost hyperventilated just thinking about that.
OR, if there was a third outcome, it was that I would be on 12 weeks of bedrest. Which, as you can imagine with three other littles (and no family nearby) it would have been…difficult to say the least.
No matter what, I reasoned, this was gonna suck. A lot. A lot. A lot.
But God wasn't ready for me to have Walter on Sunday. Or to take him home to heaven. Or even to lay me out for three months.
Because the minute the nurse got me hooked up to the monitors, he was kicking and rolling and somersalting in there something fierce. In fact, he was probably the most active I've ever seen.
"It's like he's rearranging furniture in there!" quipped the nurse.
He would kick the monitor. Hard. She moved it to the other side of my belly. He'd scurry over there and kick it again. Move again. Kick. Apparently he isn't a fan. Tough life kid. Suck it up.
Two hours later, she discharged me. Sent me home on "limited physical activity". In my exhausted stupor I didn't really ask what that meant, so I'm just taking it ultra, ultra, ultra easy the next few days until my next doctor appointment on Thursday when I can ask what that specifically means. My mom is coming up to help out with the kids for a few days too. I feel fine and there haven't been any other bleeding episodes, but until I can chat with my doc, I'm operating under "better safe than sorry" mode. I'm probably being overly cautious, but after two miscarriages, I'm okay with being neurotic.
So what caused the bright red surprise? The nurse thinks that all the walking I did at the conference center, while hauling around a big bag with my iPad, camera, notepad, etc. was too much for my body. Plus, I probably didn't drink enough water. No bueno.
"I wouldn't call this a scare…but definately a warning from your body. Take it easy. Sit a lot. No carrying around your kids."
Ha. Would now be a good time to mention that one of my kids has CP? Yeah. Thank the good Lord she can crawl.
So, anyhoo…I'm laying low for a few days. My house will look like a war zone. Laundry may eat us alive. But Walter's got some baking to do…and that's all I care about right now.
You know, it's a real miracle anyone is born.
And for the record, Walter and I will have words when he makes his appearance.
Not cool, kid. Not cool.
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Maria Nunez's dedication to advancing the dialogue about disability and mental health amongst her fellow law students has earned her a provincial advocacy award.
"The Disability and Mental Health (DAMH) Law Club helps spread the important message that having a disability or mental health issue need not be a barrier to achieving success in law," says Ms Nunez, who accepted the Aird & Berlis LLP/Women's Law Association of Ontario Advocacy Award. The honour recognizes a female law student who has dedicated her time and talents to a project that advances equality rights.
Ms Nunez, who studied psychology as an undergraduate student, decided to form the club last year as a way to combine two of her interests. She is impressed by the invaluable support the club has received from law students and the Faculty of Law.
"Mental health issues and disability truly are more common than many people are led to believe and the associated stigma should be reduced," she says. "Many people have fantastic ideas and want to be involved in making a difference."
The club is going strong this year with several educational activities planned, including a panel discussion with Career Services and Health Law Club where students can learn about different areas of disability and mental health law. The club plans to invite lawyers who self-identify as having a disability to speak about their experiences.
Ms Nunez takes the issue of mental health seriously, but she also wants to encourage students to relax and have fun in a supportive environment. The club members are planning several recreational and stress-busting events, and stay connected with students by sending out a monthly health and wellness email. She hopes to contact law students at other schools in Canada and encourage them to establish similar clubs.