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Combining urban attacks with backcountry hammers has turned out to be a winning formula for Mark Sollors—and one that only a few riders can pull off with success.
The staunchly easygoing Canuck earned his reputation by doing just that, nabbing a Transworld "Rookie of the Year" award for his bomb drops and deep pow punts in Transworld's 2010 video In Color. Following his professional debut with standout segments in Burton's Standing Sideways and 13, Mark stacked a string of incidental victories along the way like the Grenade Games' "Most Radical Dude," and a win at the Ruckus in the Rockies. Teaming up again with Jussi and Rencz for 2013, you can see Mark's latest sled-supported shredding in the new Burton Presents – BACKCOUNTRY (Snowboarding) video.Age: 28 Home Town: Whistler, British Columbia Home Mountain: Big White, British Columbia Stance: Regular, max'd out width, 18° front, -15° back
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Snow was generally in short supply last year, except for a handful of places like Whistler. When it doesn't stop snowing for weeks at a time, Jussi Oksanen, John Jackson, Mikkel Bang, Mikey Rencz, Mark Sollors and Jeremy Jones had to stick to the trees because the avalanche [...]


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The Lorain Kiwanis Club will sponsor its annual scholarship spaghetti dinner Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Rosewood Place, 4493 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Carryouts will be available. There will be a bake sale by St. Joseph's K-Kids and a Chinese auction. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 10. Children ages 4 and younger will be able to eat for free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Carol at 244-3687.
A free program titled "Home is Where I Want to Stay" will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. at the Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., Amherst. The program will feature Vermilion attorney Gayle A. Reeves who will discuss how to keep elderly citizens in their homes. RSVP by calling 967-6565.
A "Power in Prayer Gathering" will take place Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Amherst Church of the Nazarene, 210 Cooper Foster Park Road (one mile west of SR 58). Public is welcome to attend.
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church will sell pierogies Friday at the church, 3038 Charleston Ave., Lorain. Pierogies cost $7 per dozen. To place an order, call 277-9080 on the Thursday morning.
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Valor Home Lorain County will take place Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Teresa's Parish Life Center, 1864 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village. Tickets cost $15 and must be purchased in advance. For further information or to purchase tickets, call fundraising chairman Don Attie at 522-4791 or email at firstname.lastname@example.com or secretary and volunteer coordinator Barb Gersna at 666-1353 or email email@example.com.
A pediatric walk through the O.R. will take place April 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy Regional Medical Center, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain. Attendees are asked to enter through the patient entrance lobby on the first floor. The public is welcome to attend.
Sacred Heart Chapel will have a steak fry April 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 4301 Pearl Ave., Lorain. Dinner includes rice, potato, salad, roll and butter. There also will be an auction sale and raffle. Admission costs $20 per person. Tickets courtesy of Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, South Lorain. For further information, call Mary Santiago at 277-7231.
The Lorain County Deanery of Holy Name Societies presents the 58th annual awards banquet April 28 at Tom's Country Place, 3442 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon. At 5 p.m., there will be an open bar with "happy hour." A buffet dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be a seminarian and will be followed by the awards program. Admission costs $20. For tickets, send a check to Dick Meck, 5911 S. Park Drive, Lorain, OH 44053. To RSVP, call Meck at 282-2535 or call Tony Campana at 282-6999. Reservations must be made by Monday.
The Altar & Rosary Society of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church will have its Mother's Day luncheon on May 1 at 12:30 p.m. at The Avenue at Rebman's, 5300 Oberlin Ave. Confirmation of attendance is requested by April 24.
Isabella Ladies Guild, Fr. Ragan Council Knights of Columbus Avon/Avon Lake, will have its annual tea party May 22 at 7 p.m. at the K of C Hall, 1783 Moore Road, Avon, next to BJ's. A performance by Mary Beth Ions, violin, titled "Up Close and Personal" will take place. For further information and to purchase tickets, call Pat at 933-8986.
Clubs and organizations
SOS (Survivors of Suicide) group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the library of St. Thomas Church, 715 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake. This meeting is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide and needs to find a place where everyone there has walked in their shoes. For further information, call Fran Lesniak at 949-2752.
SOLACE Lorain County will have a meeting April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vermilion Ridge Reservation, Carriage Barn at Mill Hollow, 5121 N. Ridge Road, Vermilion. SOLACE is for families coping with substance abuse, especially the prescription drug/opiate and heroin epidemic. This program is for those who know an addict or have lost someone to the disease. The group offers support, information, education and advocacy. Light refreshments will be served.
Birthdays: Birthday today for Barb Gorenshek, of Lorain.
Town Talk appears Monday through Saturday. Information should be submitted online at MorningJournal.com/calendar

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Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension, and leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others.
Approximately 1 million people in the United States have aphasia, with about 80,000 cases diagnosed each year from stroke alone. Both genders are affected equally, and most people with aphasia are in middle to old age.
There are many types of aphasia, which are usually diagnosed by which area of the language-dominant side of the brain is affected and the extent of the damage.
People with Broca's aphasia, for example, have damage to the front portion of the language-dominant side of the brain. They may eliminate the articles "and" and "the" from their language, and speak in short, but meaningful, sentences. They usually can understand some speech of others.
Those with Wernicke's aphasia have damage to the side portion of the language-dominant part of the brain. They may speak in long confusing sentences, add unnecessary words, or create new words. They usually have difficulty understanding the speech of others.
Global aphasia is the result of damage to a large portion of the language-dominant side of the brain. People with global aphasia have difficulties with speaking or comprehending language.
Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by:
Head injury
Brain tumor
It is currently unknown if aphasia causes the complete loss of language structure, or if it causes difficulties in how language is accessed and used.
Confirmation of aphasia, extent of the disorder, and prediction for successful treatment may be assessed and confirmed by a set of comprehensive language tests conducted by a speech-language pathologist. These tests include studying speech, naming, repetition, comprehension, reading, and writing. Making a diagnosis may also include the use of imaging procedures, such as:
Computed tomography (CT). A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radio frequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
Positron emission tomography (PET). A computer-based imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to examine body processes. For example, a PET scan of the heart provides information about the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart.
Specific treatment for aphasia will be determined by your doctor based on:
Your age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the disorder
Your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the disorder
Your opinion or preference
Other determining factors include the patient's:
Cause, area, and extent of brain damage
Age and health
Education level
The goal of treatment is to improve the patient's ability to communicate through methods that may include:
Speech-language therapy
Nonverbal communication therapies, such as computers or pictures
Group therapy for patients and their families
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Earlier this week, Jalopnik shared the ten best controlled bridge explosions.
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Hi, I just found locally a Cub Cadet 1512 tractor that I'm interested in for sale.
It seems to be really clean with 400 hours showing on the hour meter. It starts, runs and drives really nice. It includes a 50" deck and a Snowblower, and rear wheel weights, although I didn't think to check the model of the snow blower.
How common are 1512's?
What is the going rate for for something comparable?
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Each Starter Set of Summoner Wars contains 2 complete, battle-ready Factions, ready to jump you and an opponent into the thick of the War for Itharia. Each Faction is a unique race or civilization with its own secret goals, be it wild-eyed Elves bent on revenge, or blood-crazed Goblins who merely want to set the world ablaze. Starter Sets also include everything you will need to play, including a Battle Mat, Wound counters, dice, and a rulebook.
But the war doesnt end there! Summoner Wars is fully expandable with entirely new faction decks such as the hideous Undead of the Fallen Kingdom, or the righteous and knightly Human Vanguards. In addition, each Faction will have its own expansions, adding new warriors, summoners, and abilities to allow for a never-ending mix of combat options and surprises. Expansions will also include Mercenary units - warriors who care nothing for politics and will fight for any side that can afford them!
Summoner Wars uses a simple but deep rules set to capture both the strategy of deck construction and card playing, with the tactics of miniature war games. By purchasing expansions or multiple Starter Sets, players can customize their Faction Decks to suit any style of play and to keep their opponents guessing. During the game, players summon and move their various warriors about the battlefield using their unique powers and abilities to wreak havoc on the enemy lines. In the course of a game each side will inflict terrible casualties upon the other in their brutal quest for victory.


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Lawrence Robert Buckley, MD., 92
Lawrence Robert Buckley, MD, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died Friday, September 28, 2012 following a brief illness in Scottsbluff. He was 92 years of age.
A private family service was held.
He was born and raised in Beatrice. Lawrence or Larry to his friends graduated from Beatrice High School, and later from DePauw University in Indiana. He served the U.S. Navy during WWII, piloting PBYs in the Pacific, thus beginning his most cherished hobby carried throughout his life flying. Returning from the war, Larry graduated from Medical School in Omaha in the class of 1950, and subsequently from an Internship in St. Paul, Minnesota and General Surgery Residency in St. Petersburg, Florida before settling to practice in Clearwater, Florida. He qualified for and joined the American College of Surgeons and practiced General Surgery until his retirement in 1980, serving both as Chief of Surgery and then Chief of Staff during his tenure. While in medical school, Larry met and married Jane Emery, eventually having a son and a daughter. In addition to a lifetime of flying, he most enjoyed traveling and reading. Shortly following his retirement, he moved to Scottsbluff.
Larry is survived by his wife, Jane, son John Buckley of Lincoln, and daughter and son-in-law Joan and Robert Saunders of Andover, MA. His grandchildren include: Elizabeth Buckley San Martin and husband Luis of Phoenix, AZ, Christopher Buckley of Omaha, NE, Nicholas Saunders of Brighton, MA, Amanda Saunders of Cambridge, MA and Peter Saunders of Andover, MA.
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David Endersbee, son of Paul and Kathy Endersbee, formerly of Plattsburgh, has been made a partner in the law firm of Zuckert, Scoutt and Rasenberger LLP, Washington, D.C. The firm specializes in aviation, administrative law, transportation security, foreign and domestic airlines, foreign governments, airports and manufacturers.
Endersbee graduated from Seton Catholic Central School in 1992, Colgate University in 1996 and George Mason University School of Law with a juris doctorate. He is admitted to practice before the District of Columbia Bar and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit. He lives in Manassas, Va., with his wife, the former Julie Furnia, who lived in Jay, and two daughters.
The Sunmount Developmental Disabilities Office has elected several local people to its board, including Gilbert Duken of Plattsburgh, who will serve as president, and Jane Dumoulin of Cadyville, secretary. Other area people serving on the board are Carolyn Smith of Massena, Dr. Richard Bossert of Queensbury, the Rev. William Cuthbert of Potsdam, Paul Maroun of Tupper Lake and Wayne Rogers of Malone. Sunmount DDSO serves Franklin, Essex, Clinton, Hamilton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.
The Boquet River Association has elected new officers. They are Laura Newmark of Elizabethtown and Daphne Hallowell of Westport, as at-large directors. Other at-large directors are Becky Bosley of Lewis, Tom Clark of Lake Placid, Matt Foley of Wadhams, Bruce Misarski of Wadhams and Vic Putnam of Willsboro. AJ Longware of Lewis serves as president, Bob McGoldrick of Wadhams is vice president, Schell McKiknley of Lewis is treasurer and Anita Deming serves as treasurer. Town council appointments include Jeff Clock of Willsboro, Kathy Linker of Lewis and Anita Deming of Elizabethtown. At the annual meeting, the Friend of BRASS Award was presented to Dr. Gary Chilson of Elizabethtown for his countless hours of volunteer work including collecting samples for 21 weeks at the Willsboro Constructed Wetland pilot project site. BRASS is a membership-based, volunteer-oriented organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of water and life in the Bouquet River watershed.


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Develop a better understanding and appreciation of education policy and the role of education in South Africa's development.
Classroom lectures and discussions will be combined with field study assignments, as well as visits to schools, NGOs, local communities, and government offices. Educational excursions and regular processing sessions will give students multisided and holistic exposure to and consideration of education issues in South Africa.
Because the coursework in this program is based on an experiential education model in which students learn by doing, program participants are exposed to a variety of perspectives and realities. Students travel often, meet local education professionals, students, and families, and broaden their theoretical knowledge.
Lectures, discussions, and workshops typically include the following topics:
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Students have many opportunities to observe the education system while in this program. During the education practicum, students are encouraged to integrate theory and practice and to develop the field skills needed to analyze what they observe. Students typically have the chance to spend time at primary schools, secondary schools, and adult formal and informal educational institutions, as well as other sites, such as NGO and government offices.
One such site visit is to a government nerve center, where students can observe the complex nature of government management of education in the province of KwaZulu Natal.
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Utility PR 101: Glossy mailers galore!
PG&E's public-relations playbook ("Defending Your Shareholder-Owned Electric Company Against New Municipalization Threats, authored by San Francisco PR firm Solem & Associates), Tab IV, Section 17, instructs: "Design and implement a direct-mail program."
"A general rule of thumb is that a campaign should send at least three pieces of mail to targeted voters. Direct mail allows the campaign to target messages to specific voter groups. The research program will help you determine which messages are most effective for each targeted voter group. If your community includes ethnic groups with significant numbers that speak other languages, you may want to produce bilingual mail pieces."
PG&E is obviously going whole hog on this one, as it has apparently felled a few forests in order to send out gigantic fold-out mailers communicating to voters that community choice aggregation is a risky plot crafted by "the politicians." These portable billboards are glossy and colorful, and do not seem like they can be safely composted or burned. The mailers repeat the phrase "fraught with risk," which is coincidentally the No. 1 line in the playbook under Tab V, "Sample Campaign Messages."
If the bilingual mailer that went out recently is any indication, PG&E's PR consultants have determined that it's important to target San Francisco's Asian population, and that they are most likely to respond to pictures of giant microscopes. This mailer is about five feet long when you unfold it all the way, and it also features photos of Asian people peering through enormous magnifying glasses. The mailers seem to refer to "politicians" in the same way die-hard environmental activists talk about "corporations."
Isn't it illegal to take our money without our permission and use it for a campaign that we oppose? Unions are prohibited from doing this by Supreme Court decisions, and I don't see why that case law cannot be applied to this situation. If PG&E uses ratepayer money for its campaigns, we should be able to opt out and get a refund, just like union members who don't want their dues used for political campaigns.
It's not your money. They are selling you a product and once you pay them, it's their money.
No different from a drug company selling you medication and then using that money to oppose health-care reform.
In fact, the recent ruling on the Citizens case in the U.S Supreme Court strengthens the ability of corporations to fund political campaigns by ruling that corporations have 1st Amendment rights.
However, the good news is that you can use the money that really is yours to oppose campaigns that you personally dislike.
But the decision about what P,G and E gets to spend its revenues on is their shareholders. So why not buy a share of P,G and E and then vote a Proxy to stop this?
Actually, Tom, PG&E is slightly different than a drug company. PG&E is a regulated utility; it's guaranteed a certain rate of return on investment by the state regulators, and because it's a monopoly, it has to follow different rules.
In Savage v PG&E, the California Court of Appeals ruled that a regulated utility does not have the right to deny access to press briefings to a reporter that the utility doesn't like. In essence, the court said that as a regulated utility, which is guaranteed a profit by the state, PG&E can't just behave like any other corporation.
I think Jeff has a point here, although legally the courts have also ruled that PG&E can use its shareholder's money to engage in political activities. So what PG&E is doing is legal, but barely.
Do you have the citations or at least names of cases that say that PG&E may use money for political activities? As I said in another thread, this might come down to whose money it is, shareholders' or ratepayers'. The shareholders' money comes solely from ratepayers, so one could argue that saying this is shareholders' money is just an illegitimate shell game.
Just for the record, I quote from the California Appeals Court decision in Savage:
As authoritatively construed in Gay Law Students Assn. v. Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. (1979) 24 Cal.3d 458 [156 Cal.Rptr. 14, 595 P.2d 592], Public Utilities Code section 453, subdivision (a), draws "upon the well-established common law doctrine that a monopoly is not free to exercise its power arbitrarily . . .." (24 Cal.3d at p. 476.) The court observed, "Since medieval times, the common law has imposed various obligations upon enterprises that exercise monopoly power to assure that such power is not exerted in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. . .. [T]his . . . doctrine evolved into a broad common law principle which placed numerous obligations, including an obligation to avoid discriminatory conduct, upon enterprises said to be 'affected with a public interest.' [Citations.] [P] Although the outer boundaries of the 'public service enterprise' category have not been precisely delineated, in contemporary times a public utility, such as PT&T, undoubtedly constitutes a paradigm example of an enterprise 'affected with the public interest.' " (Ibid.)
"We recognize that a private corporation generally has unrestricted freedom in dealing with the press. But a public utility, occupying a significant monopolistic position over an essential public service, occupies an exceptional role. As stated in the Gay Law Students decision, "[i]n California a public utility is in many respects more akin to a governmental entity than to a purely private employer. In this state, the breadth and depth of governmental regulation of a public utility's business practices inextricably ties the state to a public utility's conduct, both in the public's perception and in the utility's day-to-day activities. [Citation.] Moreover the nature of the California regulatory scheme demonstrates that the state generally expects a public utility to conduct its affairs more like a government entity than like a private corporation."
Interestingly, the Appeals Court justice who wrote the case was Bill Newsom, the father of the current mayor of San Francisco.
The cite is 21 Cal. App. 4th 434.
On the face of it, i would probably vote against it, but the BG is so against it, I will probably vote for it
What a brilliant comment and such a smart way to make an informed decision on a policy issue.
and have a voters guide?
People using the Guardian to know how not to vote is the same thing as just tearing out the Guardians list of revealed knowledge on their way to the polls.
I still get that crap from the SEIU and all the associated unions with a complaint and throw them all away.
We got a PGE one at work and I got a good laugh from it though, kinda clever logic really.
Who falls for that stuff? "Don't fall for the politicians power grab..."
Oh right, progressives do.
That's interesting stuff. But I still don't see what specifically prevents PG&E from funding ballot measures and politicians. Even you appear to suggest that is legal.
And surely if there is a cause that they should be allowed to support, it is something like this which, from their point of view, is about furthering the enterprise.
And perhaps it is precisely because they have been under such attack from public power advocates, that they feel their survival is at stake, which in turn causes them to try and give themselves some relief.
You are attacking them, they are defending themselves and the voters get to decide who wins. Isn't that the American way?
What makes PG&E think they have the right to own their customers forever? They seem to think I belong to them. And they will use the money I paid them to keep me in place.
I did not elect PG&E to be my permanent power company. I elect my officials to make decisions about community issues. If they aren't making good decisions I can unelect them. PG&E is a vendor trying to act like a gangster thug.
PG&E has been collecting its guaranteed profits for so long they have a massive sense of ENTITLEMENT. They are not interested in competing for our business, they are interested in owning us. Prop 16 has turned me from a passive complainer to an active anti-PG&E citizen. Way to go bozos.
The mailers may not be compostable, but at least their printed with union labor. How about the Bay Guardian?
Two things come to mid in defeating this garbage lying initiative (to say governments do not know how to run a utility, how many water users would say that or the entire City of Redding and their private electricity or another lie that we have no say on initiatives that locally spend tax payers money, what BS how many times has PG&E defeated such things time and again PG&E you are a liar)
First off if anyone knows of a law suit pending against PG&E they need our no support. That can be done with an amicus brief and the city attorney of San Francisco will help. Just make sure they also have your support on their latest gig the State of AZ boycott.
Second it will take effort and time to get a referendum together if this garbage passes. Anyone interested. I am a law student and have lots of legal resources. It is time to work on this while the iron is hot. The faster a referendum hits the ballot box the fresher it is in the minds of voters and the integrity of the referendum remains in tact.
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Lay-offs and studio closures: the high-risk world of AAA game development offers little job security
Layoffs are a distressingly common occurrence in the world of game development. It seems like we can't go a week without news that people have been let go from a studio that has just finished a project, or is in the process of completing what seemed to be a big-name title. Yesterday we learned that Radical Entertainment, the studio behind games like Prototype 2 and Simpsons: Hit and Run had been all but gutted by Activision. Why does this happen? Why is it so common in AAA game development?
A chaotic, unpredictable business
"We'll start with the basic understanding that games are not civil engineering projects," Keith Fuller told the Penny Arcade Report. When you're building a bridge, you know the basic ideas behind the design, you have set labor costs, and you can plan the project with some degree of precision. I'm sure engineers will complain that it's not that simple, but the fact remains we're dealing with known quantities. "Games are an inherently chaotic and complex development experience. They are primarily research and development. You can split hairs… but by and large what we're talking about is an environment where you can't predict exactly what you're making and what it will take to make it." That's where problems begin: it's impossible to anticipate exactly what you'll need and how long you'll need it. Fuller spent 12 years at Raven Software, and now works as a consultant specializing in video game production. He also wrote the book Beyond Critical: Improving Leadership in Game Development. I had gone looking for someone who could explain the ebb and flow of game development, as well as the challenges unique to this art form, and Fuller was a font of knowledge. Staffing for a large video game project is a tricky thing. There are a limited amount of people needed to work on pre-production and, in terms of Raven being an Activision-owned studio, they had to give Activision enough data for the publisher to make a green light decision to put the game into production. This process takes five to ten people, according to Fuller. Once the green light had been given, the staff swells up to 20 to 30 people. "In the case of Wolverine, we wanted to make sure that the player controls are awesome, that Wolverine can do certain primary attacks, so do we have that game play hook in place? Is it feasible, and is it fun? That takes you the 20 to 30 people." That larger team is in charge of making sure the tools are in place to make the game, the concepts are working are fun, and the game is feasible for the team and money being invested in the project. Once that game's core mechanics and technology have been proven, it moves into full production."We know we can do one widget, but now we need 100 widgets," Fuller explained. "We know we can do a prototype level, but now we need to do 30 shipping levels. That's full-on production." At this point the staff swells to 80 to 200 people, working on what will become the final game. According to Fuller, the staff working on a something as large as a Call of Duty game is "hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people." Fuller estimated a $10,000 cost per man-month, so in a game with hundreds of employees, suddenly the developer is spending more than one million dollars a month in production costs. I asked if that was a reasonable number in AAA development. "It's actually a little low," he admitted. "That's a Midwest number, shall we say. If you go West Coast, AAA development, that would be higher." No one wants to spend that amount on a per-month basis for any longer than is necessary. So once the game is in playable shape and gets close to shipping, it's important to get payroll down as soon as possible. "So you've gone from 10 people at the beginning, to 100 people in the middle, to 20 people, 10 people in the end to finish it up. So where did those 90 people go? That's the big question. What do we do with those people?" At Raven, when three projects were in different stages of production, staff simply moved to the project that needed staff and left projects that were close to being finished. "When you have a one-project studio, and I'm trying not to name names, but it's a historic case in point at this time anyway, Kaos Studios with Homefront. They were, to the best of my understanding, they were a one-project studio, so Homefront was it," Fuller explained. "When they started to run into delays, or they had cost overruns, their alpha build was going to take six weeks or six months longer then they thought, and you don't have another project to pull people from or to offset the development cycle, in that case, all you can really do if you're lucky and your publisher plays along is to suck it up, and you're adding to your cost, and asking for more advances on the development fees, with the hopes that when the game comes out you're going to knock it out of the park." So if 50 extra people were needed to complete the project, and the project is over, and costs need to come back down quickly, the ax is going to fall on those 50 people, if not more. The team is often slimmed down to a small crew to get ready for pre-production of the next game. In the case of Kaos, THQ made the decision to shutter the studio completely. What exactly goes wrong with these projects differs from game to game. It could have been an issue of imprecise planning, technology that wasn't as mature as was hoped, or level design that had to be adjusted after testing. There are dozens, if not hundreds of issues that can pop up while a game is in production, and fixing them at that stage is an expensive, tricky job. "When you look at something like Homefront, we all saw these great trailers, and we knew they had a lot of talented people working there, and they had a good pedigree as a studio. It seemed like all the ingredients were there to make a really successful blockbuster title. Why didn't they?" Fuller asked. "Because it's an incredibly chaotic, complex and research-oriented endeavor, to make this huge game. For whatever reason, it just wasn't the hit they thought it would be." When production costs begin to escalate, the sales expectations for the game likewise go up. "There's a fine line between doing pretty well selling 1 to 2 million units, and doing really well and selling 8 to 10 million units. There's just a fine line there," Fuller said. "To put it in the unfortunate terms of a Metacritic score, the difference between an 85 and a 90 is huge in terms of sales. That's what you learn working for a publisher such as Activision." The publisher has people who run the numbers and correlate them to sales, and an 85 Metacritic score is right on the precipice. Once you score above that, you've crossed over a plateau and you're going to see a huge bump in sales. Below that? Things look dire. How do you determine that ahead of time? It's nearly impossible. (For the record, Prototype 2 scored a 74 on Metacritic.) "Even though you may have run your project really well, and you've projected your scheduling needs, and hit your dates, you still might not recoup the exorbitant cost of top-tier development. There are cases when something goes wrong, and you end up paying for it… but there are also cases where you did everything right and you still don't get the upside that you wanted, and one of the levers you have available to pull is layoffs," Fuller said. Raven Software wasn't immune to this problem, and staff was laid off following the release of the latest Wolfenstein title and then again after the release of Singularity. Sadly, those same market forces caught up with Radical. "Although we made a substantial investment in the Prototype IP, it did not find a broad commercial audience," Activision said in a statement. Prototype 2 may have seemed like it was everywhere in terms of marketing and promotion, but with a high budget and the large marketing campaign that gave that sense of ubiquity, the game had to sell millions upon millions of copies to be profitable. Sadly, it didn't make it.
The number of developers is shrinking
"Just in the AAA sector, we're talking top tier of games, the Assassin's Creeds and Call of Duties, in that space, if you looked at that area five years ago, maybe even less than that, there were a lot more players," Fuller said. He lists all the major studios that have seen layoffs in just the past few months, or that have been closed completely. It's a depressing list. "We have seen a serious winnowing of players, if you look at the number of people associated with these games, these are enormous numbers of developers. We've really seen a thinning out of the lower end of the AAA space, and moving towards what some people would call AAAA. If you look at a hundred million dollars being spent [on development], with maybe a quarter of a billion dollars for marketing costs worldwide? That's an astounding amount of money to be throwing around." It also makes the stakes incredibly high, and could retard risk and experimentation when it comes to high budget products. No one is going to want to spend that kind of money on a concept that may or may not find an audience, especially with so much blood in the water. I spoke with a few industry professionals who did note that, especially with larger publishers, there was often a strong push to relocate developers to other studios. "I'm a programmer, so it's a bit easier to find work than for production/design," a software engineer who asked to simply be called "Jim" told me. "A lot of artists are on contract as well now, so it's quite common for them to roll off a project before it's finished. If the studio doesn't have a next project to roll into at that point, it's off to updating their demo reels." Jim has worked at five studios in as many years. "You definitely get used to it, but facing a lay-off is never any less stressful." One of his friends has been laid off four times in two years. The industry is also narrowing. Fuller points out that in the past there have been 20 studios you could classify as AAA. These days? A dozen to 15. "In a year how many are we going to have? Sure, they're going to be enormous, but how many will there be?" He joked about a future where there's a single "AAAAA" developer employing 25,000 people. I didn't find it funny. So what happens to all the people who get laid off from these projects? Many of them leave the industry completely, and many move to independent or social games. There are very few "safe" jobs in the world of game development, and the risk inherent in creating games means that many projects will be cancelled, lay-offs are a part of life for many studios, and we may continue to see the crunch affect more of the mid-tier developers and studios. Budgets are swelling, pre-production remains an inexact science, and competition for entertainment dollars is only getting more intense. Fuller may have spoke in broad terms, and the specifics may be different from studio to studio, but these challenges are universal. This isn't a problem that's going away any time soon and, sadly, your favorite developer may be one rough project away from the chopping block.


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An orthopaedic service is closing.
The integrated orthopaedic service at St Peter's Hospital, Maldon, offered tests and treatments for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions, including X-rays, MRIs, ultrasound and blood tests and physiotherapy.
An NHS spokesman said: "Although the integrated orthopaedic service (IOS) at St Peter's Hospital has been decommissioned, it's important to stress that this will in no way disadvantage patients."
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PLATTSBURGH — There's only one thing David Mitchell would change about his Honor Flight experience.
"It wasn't long enough."
When he returned from World War II, he received little or no recognition or thanks for his efforts overseas, the 87-year-old Cumberland Head resident said.
But the Honor Flight made up for that, Mitchell said, his voice wavering, tears in his eyes.
"I'm not usually emotional."
Mitchell is a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran.
Rodney Wright, 87, of Rouses Point had a similar story.
"I've never talked about it and no one has asked about it," Wright said, speaking about his time in the U.S. Army Infantry.
"We were drafted because we had a job to do and we did it," said Robert Brooks, 87, of Plattsburgh, a U.S. Navy veteran.
Since it was founded earlier this year, North Country Honor Flight has recruited World War II veterans to travel free of charge to Washington, D.C., to see the monument built in their honor.
The National World War II Memorial wasn't finished and opened to the public until 2004.
The first flight for North Country Honor Flight took off May 18.
The 18 veterans and their caretakers for the day, called guardians, met at the U.S. Oval at 5 a.m.
They boarded a bus that would take them to Albany International Airport for the flight to Baltimore and another bus ride to Washington, D.C.
"The red sun started to rise," as the bus pulled away from the U.S. Oval and started the journey just before 5:30 a.m., Brooks said.
The morning was clear, but cold, at about 38 degrees.
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PEORIA, Ill -- April is autism awareness month, and one Peoria filmmaker brought that awareness to the Apollo theatre Friday night.
'Not Forgotten: The Untold Story of Autism in Ukraine' shows the struggles of families and the needs they have in the country. Because the Soviet Union was closed off to Western thought, their knowledge of autism is about 50 years behind the United States.
Co-Producer Matt Blick, of Peoria, hopes movie-goers come away with a broader awareness of autism as a global issue.
"We are very blessed with the resources, and just the communities that we have here for autism and that there is ways we can provide help for families in Ukraine," said Blick.
Jamie Hollis, the Director of Autism & Developmental services with Easter Seals said she was surprised by the film, "What this shows us is that the challenge is not unique to America. It is everywhere and there are really common threads, common themes to be heard throughout the world."
Donations from the showing will go toward translating autism books into Russian.
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A Richmond man is barking mad. He claims he and his dogs were attacked by a pit bull in his own neighborhood.
Anthony Gerheart says the city is not doing anything to get the dangerous animal off the streets. It happened at the corner of Tarpley Road and Faye Street.
"It just started attacking my dogs," said Anthony Gerheart. "I had to let these guys go and grab a hold of him."
Gerheart says the pit bull mix then clamped down on his arm.
"Yes," said Anthony. "Fortunately, I was able to grab him before he really tore into the dogs."
A concerned neighbor sent 12 On Your Side a scathing note. She claims police sat and watched the dog lounge and walk off as they waited for animal control. Animal control allegedly only went as far as leaving a card in Anthony's door.
"It's their job to help protect the citizens," said Anthony. "I feel that this was just a let down."
We stopped by animal control. We were promised an interview, and then we were told to come back Monday.
"And there are children and everything else running around the neighborhood," notes Anthony.
Anthony is convinced others could be at risk.
"I definitely feel it's a threat to anybody walking in the community," said Anthony.
Anthony says the dog was wearing a collar, but he doesn't know if it has an owner. We will follow up with animal control on Monday.
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Girls' Generation, the world's no.1 role model for cover dance groupsJuly 10, 2012
After analyzing participants' dance cover from 4/26 to 7/10, Visit Korea Year has announced the top 5 role models for cover dance groups on July 10th. Participants from more than 50 countries in 6 continents worldwide have registered for this event. Out of the 1350 groups registered, 155 teams covered Girls' Generation's choreography, putting the girls in the no.1 spot. SHINee was ranked second with 98 teams, Miss A came in third with 79 teams, Sistar in 4th with 75 teams, while 2NE1 took the 5th spot with 70 teams.
Girls' Generation and SHINee are favorites among the participants from Asia, Europe, North and South America. TVXQ took first in Oceania and while Block B seems to be Africa's favorite group. In addition, Sistar's rising popularity despite not having any promotional activities outside Korea is garnering a lot of attention.
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A vehicle that caught fire on Interstate 17 northbound near Cordes Junction caused a six-mile backup for travelers on this holiday.
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According to Bild, Genoa right back Rafinha, 25, will soon be back in the German Bundesliga. However, this time he will be suiting up for Bayern Munich.
The Brazilian right back made the switch to Serie A just last summer in a €9 million transfer from Schalke to Genoa. Rafinha favors a move back to Germany, and it does appear that Genoa president Enrico Preziosi is willing to let him go back at a reduced rate. According to the report, Bayern are currently offering €5 million and Genoa are wanting €7 million. It is expected that a deal will be reached sometime next week.
The addition of Rafinha would mean that Philipp Lahm would be moving to left back from his preferred right back position. Lahm has played their previously and will likely make the move without a complaint.
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HOOPESTON — The Lorraine Theatre turned 92 this past April and is in need of a little tender, loving care.
A group of local residents is trying to supply that TLC by obtaining the building from MainSource Bank, which sits across the street from it.
"The main goal is to preserve the building," said Sue Comstock, instigator of the Lorraine movement.
For the past month, the group known as Save the Lorraine Foundation has formed a non-profit organization, selected officers and a board of directors, set a plan of action for the repair and possible use of the building, and entered into negotiations with the bank's foreclosure officer, Ryan Bond, to obtain the building.
The approximate cost of repairs will total at least $200,000, which will include free labor from volunteers, labor donated by several businesses and donations at-large from residents, alumni and interested people who hope to preserve this special piece of Hoopeston's history.
The Lorraine was in good shape in November 2012 and into February of this year, according to Keith and Connie Catron, who previously looked into purchasing the building. However, since the bank turned off the heat in May, the theater has deteriorated to the point there is a major problem in the ceiling over the balcony, tuck pointing is needed on the outside and removal of minor mold inside.
Although members of the Lorraine Foundation hope the buildings, including Lorraine II, will be donated to them by the bank, the buildings might instead end up in a foreclosure auction. Both buildings are married together as a package. One price gets both. However, to date, no word has been received regarding the disposal of the Lorraine and its sister building Lorraine II.
A brief history
The idea for the theater was first projected and a decision reached to build the new structure in December 1920 by E. J. Boorde. The ground was broken in April 1921 at the corner of East Main and Third streets to begin the project and a roof was in place by November 1921, housing the new structure. Decorators completed the inside work by the following February and on March 6, 1922, the Lorraine Theatre opened its doors for the first time with the movie "The Great Moment," starring Gloria Swanson. The theater's original construction cost was nearly $100,000.
The Lorraine was later remodeled, beginning in early March 1937, into an art deco style theater by Axel J. Claesson, a theater designer from Chicago. He painted the portrait of Hoopeston hanging behind the concession as a gift to the city and the theater. The second grand opening was held October 1937.
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---- — NORTH ANDOVER — To no one's surprise, two major college hockey polls have ranked Mary Burke's alma mater and defending national champion Boston College as the No. 1 team in the country just two weeks into the season.
She respectfully disagrees.
"In my book, Merrimack College is No. 1," said Burke, who lives with her family in South Boston. "And it's not even close."
Is she crazy, with Merrimack's record a pedestrian 2-3-1 thus far? Or is she confused, still thinking about last January when Merrimack was indeed ranked No. 1 for two weeks?
None of the above.
The real answer is that Mary Burke is biased. And their play, which hasn't been eye-opening thus far in this early 2012-13 season, has nothing to do with her ranking.
Her only child is on the Merrimack team ... at least that's what he's been made to feel like for over a year now.
Timmy Burke, 12, has been in a two-year battle with leukemia and Merrimack "drafted" him through a program called "Team Impact," which formally matches up kids with life-threatening diseases with college teams.
This match wasn't like most of the others. Timmy demanded to be part of the Merrimack hockey program — yes, demanded.
"Timmy's cousin Devin Driscoll goes to Merrimack and when he was first diagnosed and in the hospital, Devin brought Timmy a signed jersey from the Merrimack team. Timmy was really impressed," Mary Burke said. "Later, when we heard about Team Impact, they talked about pairing him up with a team from closer to where we live in Boston. Merrimack is about 40 to 50 minutes away. There is traffic.
"But none of that mattered to Timmy," his mother said. "He wasn't going to be a part of this if he couldn't be drafted by Merrimack. Of course, he won."
Timmy is the only child to Mary and Charles Burke. Timmy is a typical kid from South Boston. He has a vivacious personality and he loves sports.
"Baseball is his favorite," his mother said. "Of course, he loves the Red Sox. But he loves playing baseball, too ... in Little League and all of that."
She vividly recalled when "typical" and "Timmy" left their lexicon. The date was Jan. 13, 2011.
"He had a fever over the weekend and I gave him Advil," she said. "He really was very achy, but we thought it was just the flu. He got worse, but because of a snowstorm we wouldn't be able to get to our pediatrician for three or four days. We ended up taking him to St. Elizabeth's Hospital and they ended up sending us over to Children's Hospital."
The blood tests at St. Elizabeth's showed Timmy had a bad infection and remarkably didn't have any white blood cells, a big red flag. Within three hours of being at Children's Hospital he was diagnosed with leukemia.
"It was really rough at the beginning," Mary Burke said. "Timmy spent 10 days in ICU, taking every antibiotic imaginable trying to get through the infection. There were times he was touch-and-go."
Chemotherapy and steroids were and are as much a part of his life as eating and breathing. So are the aches and pains that come with it. Then along came a medicine: Team Impact and Merrimack College.
Team Impact was founded and funded by a group of friends, colleagues and associates many of whom went to college together at Tufts University, many of whom played sports in college, many of whom have had business dealings with each other. The Burkes heard about the organization while Timmy was being treated at Dana Farber.
Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy also had heard rumblings about Team Impact.
"Three different people in one week had incredible things to say about the organization and what they do," Dennehy said. "It's like a stock tip or a recruit. If you hear it from one person, that's one thing. But when several people say the same thing, it makes you think."
By the time Team Impact came to North Andover to make their pitch to Dennehy, Merrimack was all in.
"They had me at hello," Dennehy said. "I immediately knew this was for us. I knew our team would leap on this."
Merrimack officially "drafted" Timmy at a Team Impact ceremony with other kids and college teams last January at the Frozen Fenway weekend at Fenway Park, a year after his diagnosis. The captains of every team announce their "draft" pick and they are given a team jersey to immediately wear.
The bright yellow Merrimack Warriors jersey fit Timmy like a glove.
"That was a great night," says Timmy.
The college teams are expected to cull a relationship with their "draftee," keeping in contact with them throughout the season, inviting them to games and practices.
"I drop him off in front the rink at 5 p.m. (before a 7 p.m. game) and he wants no part of me," Mary Burke said. "He knows his way around the rink over there. He hangs around inside the locker room before the game, as if he's on the team."
According to Timmy's mother, Merrimack has gone above and beyond expectations.
"It is unbelievable," she said. "Sure, he's been to almost all of the home games and some practices. But what that team has done for Timmy, especially during some tough times, especially when he's been on steroids. They put a smile on his face."
Last weekend, when Merrimack was in Alaska for their two games, Timmy received dozens of texts every day from various players. Better yet, this past summer while Timmy needed to be in a wheelchair because of the medication. Merrimack players stopped by his house several times to take him out, including one trip to a Red Sox game.
More than half the team participated in the Jimmy Fund Walk as the "Warrior Walkers," which was a name Timmy came up with. They all wore yellow T-shirts bearing the name, raising $8,000 as a team.
Incredibly, the entire Merrimack team kept a promise by taking Timmy to the new Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises ... at midnight, for the opening.
"That was the best," Timmy said. "That was a lot of fun. They knew I really wanted to see that movie. Some of the guys were tired and almost fell asleep. Not me. I was wide awake the entire movie."
Mary gets emotional thinking about their involvement with her son.
"Last year when the season ended, we didn't think we'd see the players as much," she said. "We ended up seeing them more. This is not normal, what they've done for Timmy. Even a few parents of the players have offered to take Timmy to games if we can't. This is special."
Merrimack captain Jordan Heywood is one of those who been in constant contact with Timmy since he was drafted last January.
"Honestly, Timmy is fun to be around. It doesn't feel like we're doing him a favor. It feels like he is another guy on the team," Heywood said. "This is something that gives you perspective in life. We are very fortunate to play a game we love at a high level. But this is not just about giving. We are 'getting' something out of this. We have a made a great friend."
Timmy has five more months of chemotherapy to deal with. More importantly, he appears to have made a lifetime of friendships at Merrimack College.


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CATEGORIES Exhibition, Newsstand, Movies, CinematicalAttention New Yorkers (or people who live somewhere near New York and from time to time travel to the city for a taste of some quality entertainment): The Sixth Annual Big Apple Film Festival begins tonight over at Tribeca Cinemas and runs through Saturday, November 7th. Named one of the "25 Coolest Film Festivals" by Moviemaker Magazine (partly because yours truly is heavily involved with all aspects of the festival, natch), this year's slate of over 100 different films looks to be their best yet.
Now this isn't some giant big city festival by any means; it's more of a small, intimate slice-of-NY-life sorta festival that supports and promotes homegrown talent. Tonight they're opening the festival with Against the Current, starring Joseph Fiennes, Elizabeth Reaser, Justin Kirk and Mary Tyler Moore -- and if you're one of the lucky ones in attendance, you'll spot a hottie Cinematical stud named Erik Davis hosting the post-screening Q&A. I'll also be on hand to host the Q&A for the closing night film, Breaking Upwards, and to watch that film's star, Zoe Lister-Jones (a pretty awesome actress who you need to put on your Watch List, like, yesterday) receive this year's Emerging Talent Award alongside Aaron Stanford, who's screening his new film How I Got Lost on closing night as well.
If you're a fan of indie film and fun, intimate film festivals, there's no reason why you shouldn't pop in and check out a film or several during the week. And if you happen to run into me during one of the screenings, do say hello.
For more info on the Big Apple Film Festival (including where to buy tickets), check out the fest's official website.


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Hello McCook Gazette readers and fellow bloggers! My name is Sara Mashek, and I'm excited to begin a weekly blog! I avidly read the gazette online, as I moved to Omaha from McCook two years ago after graduating from McCook Community College. I am now attending College of Saint Mary, in Omaha, studying occupational therapy. In addition to being a college student, I am married to Brian, formerly of McCook. We have a 10 month old son, Noah, who keeps us on our toes daily! I have always wanted to start a blog, and talk about all the other things I should be doing in my day, rather than blogging, however, I found a way to blog, as part of a class project!
This summer I began my graduate occupational therapy classes. I am set to be done with classes and begin fieldwork (clinical rotations) in January of 2009. Anyways, one summer class I am taking allows me to pick a topic of interest and study it. To be exact, I am to put in a total of 130 hours on this selected studies project. It is to be unique and somehow advance, if you will, the occupational therapy profession.
Originally I wanted to do something with adaptive cooking for those with special needs, but I couldn't quite come up with a unique idea. In brainstorming with classmates, the idea grew into reaching out to those in need of support and guidance loosing weight. I leaned towards reaching the younger population, because of how much publicity the new obesity epidemic has gained in kids. So the idea was to develop a curriculum to be used in schools as part of a health class. Yes, that was the plan. I risked getting docked a few points for originality, but overall, I felt like it was a solid topic; that was, until a classmate suggested I use a different format; a blog.
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Learn a few necessary survival skills of the American Indian. 1-3 p.m.: Make your own atlatl (spearthrower) and then learn how to use it to throw a spear at our bison target.
1-5 p.m. See if you have the patience and skill that it takes to start a fire using primitive methods 3-5 p.m. Observe a flintknapper demonstrate the process of creating stone projectile points (arrowheads) and then try making your own. A collection of atlatls will be on display throughout the day. Event hours: 1-5 p.m.
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Eastleigh take first steps to become full-time club (From Daily Echo)
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Eastleigh take first steps to become full-time club
8:42am Friday 21st December 2012 in Sport By Wendy Gee, Non-league football reporter
EASTLEIGH have taken their first steps to becoming a full-time club.
But manager Richard Hill says the transformation from a part-time to professional outfit will not happen overnight because, for one thing, not all the players can commit to it.
A healthy total of 14 first-team squad members were put through their daytime paces on Eastleigh's all-weather pitch on Tuesday and numbers will gradually swell in the months ahead. "Over the last month (director/owner) Stewart Donald and I have had lots of discussions about where we go with this and we've now taken the first steps towards putting it in place," explained Hill. "But going full-time is not something you can decide to do one day and then do the next unless you've got players who all fit the same criteria and, unfortunately, we haven't "We've got lads in the squad who are very good players but have also got very good jobs which they are not in a position to jeopardise. We have to work around those who can train during the day and those who can't."
The initial plan is to hold daytime sessions on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and then add another day before the end of the season.
Those who can't be part of the full-time group will train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings as normal.
"We can't just forget the other players and tell them to train on their own or say they're not playing - that's not the way forward," stressed Hill.
"But any club that wants to be successful has got to train more than two nights a week.
"You can organise team shape and so on in the balmy evenings of August and September, but by the time November comes around the nights are freezing and if the players are stood around getting cold they can pick up injuries. You've got to keep them on the move.
"It's all a bit rushed at night-time whereas during the day the manager gets more time to work with players and the players spend more time with each other and friendships are made."
First-team regulars like Craig McAllister, Lee Peacock, Jai Reason, Glen Southam, Mark Hughes, Damian Scannell, Tom Jordan and Ross Flitney were involved on Tuesday - plus youngsters Cassius Newton and Corey King who have been training with first-team squad.
"It was really upbeat and I see it as a very positive thing," said Hill.
"The catering staff were fantastic, preparing food for the lads. It was all organised fantastically by the club."
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Ted Rogers says...
These clubs are subject to the whims of local businessmen who eventually lose interest or capital.
Let's see the next owners plan in a year or two.
11:28am Wed 26 Dec 12
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Ted Rogers wrote:My thoughts exactly.
Will never have the fan base to sustain a full time structure.
These clubs are subject to the whims of local businessmen who eventually lose interest or capital.
Let's see the next owners plan in a year or two.
This whole thing is completley unsustainable with the gates they get at present, which are unlikely to improve significantly. The next Truro or kettering I suggest
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If you are one of the many people who saw thick black smoke over Redlands on Wednesday morning, this is what burned.
It was a more than 100-year-old home in the 300 block of Sonora Street and it was pretty severely damaged. The fire was reported a little after 7:30 a.m. and by about 8 a.m. the roof had collapsed.
Firefighters think the cause might have been electrical and that the fire had been burning in the interior walls for a while before it was detected. The house, built in 1904, had old-style wiring and a history of electrical problem, city fire officials said.
It had been divided into upstairs and downstairs rental units. Most of the fire damage was upstairs, but the downstairs had significant water damage.
Damage was estimated at $300,000 for the structure and $50,000 in contents. Because of the historical nature of the home, rebuilding and restoration could be significantly more, city spokesman Carl Baker said.
No one was hurt. A dog and cat belonging to the residents were rescued.
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on Jul 3, 2013 at 4:11 pm
While the Stanford/Arrillaga development on El Camino Real is listed first in Mr. Ohtaki's report, the brevity of the report is concerning. First, The Sub Committee is made up of 2 council members, Carlton and Keith. SInce the council created the 500 El Camino Real sub committee in April, it has met only 2 times with representatives of savemenlo which is an organization made up of MP residents who believe the Specific Plan needs to be revised. Cut through traffic is only one focus the subcommittee needs to look at. There are numerous other concerns and it would be beneficial for our Mayor to address all the concerns, if for no other reason, to assure the residents that he has listened to the numerous speakers at council meetings and read the numerous letters to the council asking for the Specific Plan to be placed on the council agenda for a closer look now that the city has a proposal from Stanford.
So the council won't reduce the residents's concerns only to traffic, let me remind the Almanac readers of the problems with the Specific Plan and Stanford's proposal: The Specific Plan erred in setting the allowable size of buildings in the Plan. That size needs to be reduced for several reasons, one of which is that size equals people and people equals car on El Camino Real. Secondly, the city's consultant did not warn the city that Stanford could and might use the buildings for academic use for which no property tax will be paid. Third, because the city gave property owners in the Specific Plan an increased floor area ration, the property owners can build right up to this new increased level and not enter into normal horse trading with the city for benefits such as funding for a safe undercrossing of the railroad tracks for pedestrians, able-bodied and those in wheel chairs. Occupants of the office and housing units in Stanford's development will want to access the civic center without risking life and limb on Ravenswood where traffic is heavy and fast. 4th, the plaza at Middle Ave. is designed for cars that need to access the underground garage. There's no real open space as residents wanted in a real plaza. The definition of "open Space" that Stanford got reduced from 40% to 30% needs clarification so that private balconies in the residents is not considered open space. Fifth, the development needs less office and more housing so the city can begin to meet its housing needs.
Mr. Ohtaki, I have thrown you a soft ball. Can you hit it back?
on Jul 4, 2013 at 11:07 am
Our school children and stroller pushers are still walking on Santa Cruz Ave itself unprotected from cars. This is a disaster waiting to happen. While stopped on Santa Cruz Ave myself waiting for children to cross it I've been rear-ended twice which shows that drivers' attention is sometimes diverted there. This is a dangerous strech of road that something needs to be done about, soon.
on Jul 5, 2013 at 12:57 am
So what are those two traffic improvement projects your touting? And Peter how often do you drive northbound on ECR - we've had a dedicated right turn onto Ravenswood for years.
Just what we nee, another Santa Cruz Ave beautification, this one for half a million for aesthetics. That money would have gone a long way for many real needs of Belle Haven.
Basically same old, same old.


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Fal River Buses is plugging a gap left by cuts to local bus services with a new route to Truro.
The 330 service between Flushing and Truro, will be running Tuesdays and Fridays, and will serve Mylor, Perranarworthal, Perranwell Station and Carnon Downs, and terminate at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.
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3.58/5 rDev -2.5%
12 oz. bottle poured into a chalice.
Appearance - Dark brown body. Small off-white head. Settles to a very thin collar.
Smell - Nutty brown malts, some chocolate. Honey. Wheat grain lends some brighter aromas.
Taste - Lots of dark caramel and nutty brown malts. Honey is strong and gives it a lighter and sweeter feel. Deep molasses-like sweetness.
Mouthfeel - I drink this very quickly. Nicely drinkable and pleasantly sweet without being cloying. Medium carbonation.
Overall - Simple and unassuming beer, but it's well made and balanced.
07-25-2014 22:38:46 | More by Alieniloquium
4/5 rDev +9%
07-25-2014 18:36:00 | More by Roxyfire
3.5/5 rDev -4.6%
07-25-2014 00:09:40 | More by curlybird
3.53/5 rDev -3.8%
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Ayinger Celebrator glass
A: Dark brown with a 1.5-finger head
S: Roasted malt, some burnt, a hint of cocoa and earth
T: Matches the nose. Not too much complexity
M: Medium-bodied but a bit thin
O: No flaws but I expected more given the extensive ingredient list. Only my second time trying an altbier so glad to have the chance to try another
07-24-2014 23:53:26 | More by ONUMello
3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
07-24-2014 16:23:10 | More by Bushwacker393
2.5/5 rDev -31.9%
07-24-2014 15:16:27 | More by soxandbeer
3.5/5 rDev -4.6%
07-24-2014 00:21:37 | More by PaulsBrew
3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
07-22-2014 16:48:16 | More by brongladest
3.2/5 rDev -12.8%
KHad in a bottle poured into a Troegs Chalice.
A-Dark brown. Little head that dissipates quickly.
S- brown sugar, bread, hint of chocolate
T-very bland, hint of brown sugar, black berry, and banna.
MF- tingly like bottles soda on the roof of your mouth
Overall, it was okay. Wasn't impressed. It taste like it's going to be amazing in the beginning and then just falls off into blandness.
07-22-2014 03:27:36 | More by CaptureTHEraptor
3.65/5 rDev -0.5%
A- pours out dark brown and appears black in the glass. A very thin off white head that fizzles out and leaves a white ring around the glass.
S- very grainy, dark wheat, earthy aromas
T- similar to the nose very raw and grainy, finishes with a subtle sweetness that lingers pleasantly. Honey comes through nicely.
M- thin body with moderate carbonation. A good amount of residual sweetness for a 5 percenter that rounds the beer out.
O- I'm glad I grabbed this in my travels. It's a very tasty, easy drinking beer. Surprised by the blend of raw grain and sweetness.
07-20-2014 21:37:14 | More by AdamF625
4/5 rDev +9%
07-20-2014 08:23:27 | More by afsdan
4/5 rDev +9%
07-17-2014 01:58:48 | More by Azeotrope
3.5/5 rDev -4.6%
07-17-2014 00:23:07 | More by rudabegga9
3.78/5 rDev +3%
Sampling a cellar temp bottle poured into a large snifter. I picked this beer up recently due to the interesting label art and appealing ingredient list (honey ,oats and molassess).
the beer pours a clear mahogany color with some garnet highlights on the edges. There is a fizzy beige head of 1 cm that fades rapidly to nothing soon after the pour.
Aroma is a bit of sweet malt with some floral honey notes (clover?) and some brown sugar notes. Overall a sweet nose and no hint of hops or booze.
First sip reveals a light and crisp body with very fizzy carbonation that fills my mouth with bubbles on each sip.
Flavor is malty and sweet as the nose advertised with some caramel and brown sugar mixing together. I also get a little bit of spicyness on the finish that is possibly from the hops, this flavor lingers after each swallow, but isnt robust.
The beer is very easy to drink the honey probably plays a big role in the fizzy carbonation and lighter body. I enjoy the beer and find it an interesting recipe. Worth a shot.
07-16-2014 02:44:37 | More by sulldaddy
3/5 rDev -18.3%
07-15-2014 00:25:55 | More by Danielr26
4/5 rDev +9%
07-14-2014 00:15:32 | More by bcm75
3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
07-13-2014 23:21:50 | More by Punisher
3.76/5 rDev +2.5%
Pours a deep ruby brown color where light shines through the center. Small head that dies to a fine level of rim bubbles. No lace.
Smell: Dark molasses aroma with a bit of mocha in the background
The flavor is less sweet than I expected. The hop is also much more present. There's some strong porter elements to this beer. Lowly carbonated with a fuller body. Short aftertaste but with a nice blend.
07-13-2014 23:01:02 | More by smcolw
3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
07-13-2014 22:29:07 | More by Halfbrother83
3.5/5 rDev -4.6%
07-13-2014 22:10:00 | More by Ohiovania
4.13/5 rDev +12.5%
12 ounce bottle - $3.99 at Total Wine & More in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Appearance: Pours a very dark brown body, with a few garnet hints at the far edges, and, a small-sized, brief beige head.
Smell: Chocolate, cola nose (and cola appearance, really) with hints of toasted dark bread, fine sugars, with background touches of herb and plump raisins.
Taste: Chocolate glazed rich dark bread toastiness, scantly nutty, with some additional caramelly sweetness, as well as hints of the added molasses and honey. Very mildly roasty. A little raisiny dark fruitiness precludes a minor herbal hint and light balancing bitterness. Slowly, softly dries out on the finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light body. Medium-plus carbonation, a bit tingly, prickly.
Overall: Good beer. Though a bit cost prohibitive for me at four clams per bottle, were it to be a bit more reasonable, I would readily make this a standard addition to the fridge. It's got an inviting maltiness bolstered by the molasses and honey, yet it remains reasonably dry and nimble on the tongue, thanks to the healthy carbonation.
07-12-2014 23:59:00 | More by ChainGangGuy
3.5/5 rDev -4.6%
07-11-2014 17:35:45 | More by nrs207
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3.75/5 rDev +2.2%
07-11-2014 00:10:26 | More by Johnnyutah713
4.25/5 rDev +15.8%
07-09-2014 17:07:37 | More by OldTime
3.25/5 rDev -11.4%
07-09-2014 00:56:32 | More by David_G
Scurry from Off Color Brewing
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