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TALLAHASSEE -- Looking to repair its battered public image, the board of directors of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. announced Friday that it is clamping down on excessive travel spending by its corporate executives.
In a related move, Gov. Rick Scott summoned the state's Chief Inspector General to pore through Citizens' travel expenses for possible waste, fraud or abuse, said Citizens President Barry Gilway.
The actions being taken at the state's largest insurer comes on the heels of a Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times series of investigative stories that revealed a pattern of lavish spending by Citizens executives over the past three years.
The newspapers reported that a loosely regulated travel policy led to unbridled spending by several Citizens executives at a time when the company raised insurance rates and slashed coverage under the premise that it was one major hurricane away from financial ruin.
"Whenever taxpayer money is involved, we need to make sure we're holding our government accountable," Scott said in a statement. "The recent reports about Citizens' spending concern me and I am now asking the Inspector General to look into it."
Said Gilway: "We've taken quite a bashing in the press. It is time to take a hard look at what [policies] we have in place today."
Effective immediately, said Gilway, Citizens executives will not be allowed to travel free of the strict spending caps that govern most employees at the company and other state-run agencies. He said the new executive travel policy caps in-state hotel stays at $150 per night, limits meal allowances to $60 per day, and ties international travel costs to pre-determined federal rates.
The new rules would prohibit some of the expenditures reported by the Herald/Times series. Among them:
• A $2,031 weekend hotel stay by Chief Financial Officer Sharon Binnun at a $600-a-night "gold" suite in Bermuda in April.
• A $75.80 dinner for Citizens' general counsel, Dan Sumner, who dined at Tampa's famous Bern's Steak House in May.
• An $889 dinner-and-wine tab for three Citizens executives and their spouses dining in London last year.
Citizens, which was created by the Legislature 10 years ago to be the insurer of last resort, has more than 1.4 million policyholders.
Gilway said he would also look at reforming the company's policy on corporate credit cards. Nearly 250 employees at Citizens have corporate cards — a fifth of the workforce — spending hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly. On several occasions, these cards have been used for personal expenses, the Herald/Times found in its review of three years of travel receipts.
The Chief Inspector General will be looking at many of those same documents to determine if there is fraud or abuse of power. Citizens executives have routinely spent beyond the state's legal limits on travel and meal expenses.
While Citizens' leaders have said travel costs represent a minuscule line-item within a $2 billion budget, many consumer advocates have pointed out that the executive splurging comes at a time when hard-pressed Floridians are paying higher rates for less coverage.
"Citizens executives clearly don't see the hypocrisy of asking policyholders to pay more while relaxing in four-star hotels and eating at exclusive restaurants," said Sean Shaw, founder of Policyholders of Florida. "Hopefully this investigation will change the culture of indifference rampant at Citizens."
While the new rules might force executives to stay in midrange hotel rooms rather than posh suites from now on, there was some good news Friday for Citizens execs.
Gilway coupled the travel spending crackdown with $2.1 million in new raises for company employees. For high-level employees like Binnun, whose annual salary is $224,000, the raise could amount to as much as $13,000.
"We're still well below the [private] market on compensation," said Gilway, pointing out that Citizens is scaling back its generous employee healthcare benefits.
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3/5 rDev -22.5%
310ml glass at Harts Pub.
Pours a glowing orange-golden. Small white foam atop that falls quickly.
Smells of passionfruit, both fresh and also slightly earthy. At times a little pungent. A bit of a one trick pony here, passionfruit and plenty of it.
Taste has the passionfruit there as no surprise, a touch of caramel, but otherwise it is pungent passionfruit to the fore.
Bitterness all throughout and very pungent. Body tends towards the larger size for the style making it less sessionable than the Rocks IPA also on tap at the moment.
If you love passionfruit, come on down. Otherwise this is very one dimensional and pungent. Average, not going to ring my mates to tell them to come on down before it runs dry.
02-17-2012 01:40:17 | More by MrKennedy
3.75/5 rDev -3.1%
05-23-2014 01:38:15 | More by Kroehny_Loves_Hops
3.75/5 rDev -3.1%
01-06-2014 10:09:51 | More by admiral
3.83/5 rDev -1%
On-tap at the brewery. Reviewed from notes.
Orange amber, fairly clouded with a resilient tight white head that recedes with strong sheety lace.
Passionfruit, orange/mango and fruit salad with plenty of candied malt character lifting the fruity hops nicely.
Begins similarly before transitioning to earthy pine and a marmaladey bitterness.
Body has some heft, with decent carbonation and a firm bitter finish.
Pretty bombproof IPA and seems to be getting better with each batch. One of the better examples in Oz.
02-02-2014 04:55:20 | More by spicelab
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3.98/5 rDev +2.8%
Tap at Local Taphouse in Melbourne. From notes.
A - Poured hazy dark orange. Two fingers of white head. Good carbonation and good lace rings. Film of retention.
S - Grapefruit, pineapple, lot's of tropical fruit and some biscuity malt.
T - A tiny malt sweetness then a huge citrus, pineapple, tropical fruit hop punch.
M - Good bitterness, medium to full body and good carbonation.
O/D - A nice fruity, very hoppy IPA. The flavour range on the hop profile is pretty cool with lot's of different fruits coming out, most of which I don't really taste often. A good IPA.
02-26-2012 21:17:41 | More by tbeckett
4.28/5 rDev +10.6%
Pours amber with a fading head.
Nose shows lychees, papaya, rockmelon along with fruit confectionery. A fair whack of sweet clean malt underneath.
Full-on flavours. Big fruity notes along with truckloads of sweet clean malt roll through followed by an aggressive bitterness.
Carbonation could be a little higher.
01-07-2014 03:07:02 | More by CrazyDavros
4.48/5 rDev +15.8%
A lively white head heralds this IPA and it clings to the glass like curtains. Clear orange body.
Tropical hop aromas explode from the glass, passionfruit, mango, pineapple, melon but all very pungent, almost like a durian and sweet, like a tropical punchbowl smothered in honey.
The sweetness really hits on the front palate with a sticky citrus and hints of pineapple followed by mango which is soon smacked into submission by a blast of intense pine, so bitter it leaves the mouth numb.
Lively carbonation, this beer has a slick mouthfeel and leaves the palate feeling refreshed. A very big IPA, any more intense and I would consider it an Imperial. I've been impressed by Bright before but this is their best work to date and, dare I say, one of the finest IPAs crafted upon these shores.
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Sounds like you're getting some great coaching mark. Very pleasing to watch you progress like this. I'm glad you're accepting of the mentality of slow gradual process and setting goals 6+ months down the road also. That's huge. And lol @ all those eggs.
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"You can fake effort with grunts and clanging weights but quiet, consistent hard work coupled with gradual strength increases earns universal respect in gyms" - Steve Colescott
I'd rather Situation be a member of this board. -Joey54
Thanks man! I'm so excited about my journey and all I've got to do. It's a lot of work don't get me wrong...people at work ordering pizza, Texas Road House, all kinds of stuff, I just sit there with my meals I brought from home and eat. I've seen some of the girls in dispatch lose a lot of weight, then turn around and put it right back on...it's crazy and all I hear from them is "I'm getting so fat!!!" I want to tell them "stop eating all that damn junk food and actually work out sometime?" But, I probably shouldn't do that eh? All those eggs is right! I got 3 boys and a wife that love eggs, plus all the eggs I gotta eat every morning. I need a chicken farm.
"Light Weight"
260's by May
Texas Road House? BBQ place? Order up a big plate of brisket and show it who's boss.
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Todays workout felt good. Decided to focus on some DL's for a bit then move in to some core stuff. Had a blast.
Deal Lift with new and improved form-215x5x5-These felt great! Form felt great, pushed off the floor and exploded to the top, threw hips forward and locked it each rep. Felt really good. Light weight.
Deficit DL's- All I had was 2 45's stacked. About 4 inches- 185x3x5--light weight again. Felt great too.
Cable Crunches at 75.5lbs-5x20 Was burning after these!!
Leg Extensions-2x8 @ 305lbs, 2x8 @205lbs--I screwed the pooch on this one. I locked the pin in place, but was under the impression 205 was the heaviest weight...nope...that's on the leg curl...so after 2 sets I was hurting! I checked it then thought to myself...*****!!! 205 felt light for a while after that! HAHA
Leg Curls- 4x8 @ 145.5
Wanted to do some HIIT after weights but yeah...I ended up not making it in time.
Diet Strict today--
6 eggs scrambled 2 pcs turkey bacon
8oz salmon and 4 oz broccoli
8 oz chicken and 4 oz broccoli
6 oz lean ground meat and 4 oz broccoli
4 oz lean ground meat
Helluva lot of H2O!
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260's by May
Cardio Day Yippee!!!!!!!!
Dreadmill HIIT-30 walk/30 run for 6 cycles. This was taxing to day since I didn't even want to get out of bed.
Barbell Rows 135lbs 3x6
Power Cleans 135lbs 2x4-first time really doing these, they felt really good.
Done for the day, I'm tired.
Last edited by Mark!; 03-15-2010 at 12:22 AM.
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260's by May
There was one other person in the gym with me, walking around not doing much of anything but playing air drums while listening to his mp3 player. I wanted so bad to ask him if he was going to do anything but walk around and stare at the TV's. I know I shouldn't give a **** about what anyone else is doing but I see them do a few sets on the ab machine, maybe some 15lb dumbell curls and that's it. It's my fuel. I watch them not getting bigger, not getting any stronger, just going through the motions while I'm pouring sweat trying to bust my ass every day in the gym. I don't understand half of it. I don't want to. I want to just seclude myself in my own little animal world and make the progress I know I'm destined to make as long as I keep this up. I did stop and talk to a bro who was going through some deep stuff for a few minutes. Isn't that the game though? Help a brother out when he's down or going through hell? Oh well, I'm just ranting at others habits I guess. /rant
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That's why I lift in my garage
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I used to lift at my high school and college gyms years ago. I used to get so mad because I'd be there to lift while a lot of folks would be there to socialize. I didn't care so much that they were there to socialize but they would hold up equipment while socializing/sets that it would slow everybody down who was there to really lift. I didn't even consider joining a gym when I decided to get serious this time around.
Well, basically I had a large post but it didn't go through, I aint typing it all again. Long story short...I ask the guys taking up a machine if they're going to sit there all night, they usually move. Now when I'm there they don't talk or sit around near as much. They've said I've helped them realize what the gym is for. I'm looking forward to this week, 2 solid days at Metroflex, hell yeah! Probably a heavy squat day Tuesday and Bench day Thursday. No workout today. Gotta rest. I haven't been resting at all lately. Time to do that better.
I had this typed up but it wouldn't let me post earlier, saved it, we'll see if it lets me this time.
Update--I ended up doing some cardio today. Walked on the dreadmill for 30 minutes, incline not less than 3.5, speed no less then 3.0 no greater then 4.0.
Tuesday I'm set for my session at Metroflex with my coach. After that, Wednesday the wife and I are going to the Museum of Natural History, and the Imax. I'm pretty excited about this. My wife loves going to places like this, I'm having to practically force her to do something she enjoys for herself. Will be fun. Thursday I'mm be flying solo at Metroflex for my work out there. Today I felt really awesome. I'm excited about Tuesday night. Good stuff.
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Kick some butt at metroflex and enjoy the museum and movie. Sounds like a fun time.
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3/16/2010-Metroflex Workout
Warm Up-Bike,Calf Raises, Stretching
135x6 Warm Up Set
225x3x5 with pause at the bottom for 2 counts then explode out of the hole. (These hurt but were great)
135x5 Warm up set
225x5x5 Touch and Go
315x1x5 Touch and Go
365x1x2 Touch and Go-No problem at all.
225x6x3 Touch and Go for 3 reps then 30 second rest in between sets.
Kettle bell (My first kettle ball experience, and a good one too)
Kettle bell swings
45x6x3 Same setup as Deadlifts. 3 reps, rest for 30 seconds for 6 sets. These things hurt so bad but so good at the same time.
Went over some maintenance workouts to do with dumbells.
Zottman Curls
Front Raises
French Presses
Chest Flies
I'd done all of these except Zottman Curls, I'm excited to work these in.
Weight last week fully clothed-351
Weight this week fully clothed-344
Weight this morning naked-336.6
After I got home from working out I ate some steak and broccoli, good stuff. Went and played some basketball with the wife, fun stuff. Ran by the store and picked up some country style ribs, green beans, smoked salmon and cheese. Last night had the ribs, green beans and a little cheese, good stuff.
"Light Weight"
260's by May
I was supposed to go to Metroflex Thursday but I was still horribly sore from squatting Tuesday night. I ended up doing some cardio at the house, and mowing the yard. Took ETS Friday night after finding my bottle, and feel about 75% better than before, still sore but not bad.
I did my bench workout tonight here at work.
Bench Press-Pause at bottom- 135x10x4 I had to rack the weight on the 8th rep of the 3rd set, and the 7th rep of the 4th set, I hit all reps after the re-rack.
Wide Grip Bench Press-120x6x2
Close Grip Bench-120x6x2
Dumbbell Flys-20x10x4
Three Way Delt Raise-15x10x3
Hammer Curls-20x10x3
Iso Prone Abs-30 seconds, 3 times
Cardio probably on my lunch tonight. Incline Walking, yay.
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260's by May
Got in some cardio on my lunch break. 30 minutes sustained intensity bike. 30 minutes 7 miles. Felt good.
I had my carb day yesterday, LOVED it! I weighed this morning, 339 lol. Let's see if I can drop another 10 pounds this cycle.
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SKWAT MOAR!!!!!! It's my end goal..so yeah today was squat day, and I loved it.
30 seconds x 3 w/ 30 seconds rest in between. (I hate planks btw, bastards)
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260's by May
Dumbbell presses right after cardio as quick as possible:
May go walk again on my lunch for another 30 minutes tonight.
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Nice job on the squats Mark. The practice is paying off.
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Awesome squats mark, stellar progression.
May go walk again on my lunch for another 30 minutes tonight.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure what the weathers like down there in texas, I hope it's a nice as it has been up here lately (about 72 today) makes for perfect cool morning and evening to get out there for those walks we do. Outdoor cardio > treadmill anyday. Hope yours went well this evening.
accuflex - LOLZZZZ!!!11one1!! SOEM PPL WORK THRE ARMZ!!!!11!! LETS KILL THEM111
"You can fake effort with grunts and clanging weights but quiet, consistent hard work coupled with gradual strength increases earns universal respect in gyms" - Steve Colescott
I'd rather Situation be a member of this board. -Joey54
Thanks gentlemen.
Behemoth, it's been cold here in TX, not too cold here, a little chilly. Last night we had a good little snow storm that dropped about 7 inches on us. I'm at work so I usually just hit the dreadmill while I'm here. On my weekends, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday I get outside with the wife and kids and do some outdoor cardio work with them. We're buying a basketball goal Wednesday, so that'll just add to the good ol cardio at home routine. I'll have to come up with a circuit, something like 25 baskets, 2 minute round heavy bag, jump rope, ab roller circuit, actually sounds like a good idea for my days away from the iron.
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260's by May
20 minutes cardio
15 mins dreadmill 5.0/3.2
5 mins bike
Been messing around with dumbbells lately, I've been avoiding them until here lately.
Dumbbell press from standing, single arm at a time, dumbbell starting from the shoulder then pressing.
80x2 right arm
80x2 left arm
70x2 right arm
70x2 left arm
Here lately I've also been experimenting with some breathing exercises, working on breathing more from the belly instead of my chest, causing unecessary movement and such. We'll see if it improves anything running wise, it should at least improve my breathing.
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260's by May
Heavy oh pressin for sure
accuflex - LOLZZZZ!!!11one1!! SOEM PPL WORK THRE ARMZ!!!!11!! LETS KILL THEM111
"You can fake effort with grunts and clanging weights but quiet, consistent hard work coupled with gradual strength increases earns universal respect in gyms" - Steve Colescott
I'd rather Situation be a member of this board. -Joey54
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Current Weight 242 4/16/10
Bench - 275 current / 315 Goal
Squat - 225 / 285* Goal
Deadlift - 325 current / 365* Goal
*Note: Herniated L5/S1 disk since 2001, almost bone on bone.
strong stuff in here mark, keep it up
also, that ***** with people chatting on the phone while taking up equipment drives me crazy. thats why I am up at 5am to claim all of my equipment for the day all at once. MINE
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Shanieka Thomas won the triple jump with the best mark in the nation this year to lead the 20th-ranked San Diego State track and field team at New Mexico's Cherry and Silver Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M.
Thomas defeated 26 others in the event with a mark of 44 feet, 2 ½ inches (13.47 meters). It was the top mark in the country this season (according to TFRRS.org), the second best in school history (indoor) and was 3-02.75 farther than the runner-up finisher Estefany Cruz of Tulane (40-11.75). Thomas also was fourth of 56 entrants in the long jump at 19-02.50 (5.85m).
Kristen Brown, meanwhile, made her Aztec debut a good one, finishing with a pair of top-10 marks in SDSU indoor history. The Virginia Tech transfer was fourth in the finals of the 60-meter hurdles in 8.56 seconds (No. 8 all-time at San Diego State) after an 8.71 time in the prelims. She was also fourth in the pole vault at 12-11.50 (3.95m), which ranks fifth all-time in Aztec indoor history.
Karen Snapper was the final SDSU athlete to log a top-10 mark by tying for ninth in the pole vault at 12-05.50 (3.80m). That ties her for 10th on the school's all-time indoor charts.
Allison Reaser, the two-time defending champion in both the indoor pentathlon and outdoor heptathlon, had a solid first meet as well, taking third in the 60 hurdles (8.48), 13th in the long jump (17-11.50/5.47m) and 22nd in the shot put (37-01.75/11.32m).
Alex Evans came in fifth in the triple jump (39-10.75/12.16m) and just missed qualifying for the finals in the 60 hurdles, taking 17th in 9.03. Jasmine Burrell had San Diego State's other top-10 showing, taking seventh in the shot put with a throw of 46-02.00 (14.07m).
Deyna Roberson (57.86) and the Karsen Sper (8.95) each finished 14th in the 400 and 60 hurdles, respectively, while Holly Waseloff logged a 15th-place finish in the pole vault (11-05.75/3.50m).
Wrapping up the day for the Aztecs was the 4x400-meter relay team of Thomas, Reaser, Maderia Toatley and Roberson, which took fourth in 3:50.26, just off an all-time top-10 mark at SDSU (10th is 3:49.63).
San Diego State returns to Albuquerque in two weeks at the New Mexico Classic on Feb. 1-2.
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800 Meters (out of 28 entrants)
60-Meter Hurdles (finals) (out of 16 entrants)
60-Meter Hurdles (prelims) (out of 52 entrants)
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Triple Jump (out of 27 entrants)
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This is one of my least favorite Thin Lizzy albums. I respect Snowy White as a guitar player (seeming to prefer a jazzier style on his solo work), but he really didn't gel with Thin Lizzy (though he was on "China Town" – a much better album, and his lack of a hard edge seemed to bring Scott Gorham more to the front aggressively). Phil and Scott were drained during this period due to addictions.'Hollywood' seems to be their best work on the album followed by 'Renegade'. 'Angel of Death' has a gloomy message but doesn't fit the life in the streets format so classic of Thin Lizzy. 'Leave this Town' seems to be a copy of ZZ Top's style while 'Fats' and 'Mexican Blood' go off into styles (semi-night club and some type of Spanish folk) with words that are very unlike the hard driving or bluesy ballads so expected of this band. I was glad to hear their hard edge return on their next album "Thunder and Lightning".If you are new to Thin Lizzy and checking out their LP's, you may want to take a listen to the sample tracks and look at the more classic years with Brian Robertson. If you like Snowy White "Chinatown" is a much better album.I am a Huge Thin Lizzy Fan, but this album doesn't have the depth and creativity of most of their other albums.
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I had to write this review since the only other one rated this at two stars. This album is better than that and deserves at least 3 stars. This was a transitional album for the group for sure. It introduced Darren Wharton (Keyboards) into a permanent role with the band and without the experimentation that happened here, Thunder & Lightning probably would've never existed. Yes it plays with many different styles, but it is also unmistakably Thin Lizzy. It is true that Snowy White probably wasn't the best fit for this band while he was a member, but his contributions are still noteworthy. There is no Thin Lizzy record that rates less than 3 stars during the dual guitar lineups. This CD is essential in determining where the progression to Thunder & Lightning came from and is a worthy addition to any Thin Lizzy collection.
Billed by myself as the "forgotten Thin Lizzy album" Renegade often gets maligned like the other Snowy White effort "Chinatown". I'll say that "Renegade" is not quiet as good as "Chinatown" it is, however, a high quality effort from a then veteran band working against the tide of new british metal and american alloy bands that were sweeping the music scene. As with "Chinatown" guitarist Snowy White make his mark with the stream-lined boogie number "Leave This Town" (a Sugar Blues re-deaux)that is in the dance friendly hard rock vein that Thin Lizzy has always mined with great sucess. "Angel of Death" and the tital track are always in my Thin Lizzy mix tape I make from time to time for long road trips (they're that good). Other tracks are equally sublime with "Fats" most notably jumping out as an incredible ode to jazz great Fats Domino. "Hollywood" is another winner from this lineup with Phil's lyrics and vocals carrying the song. In many ways this is still vintage Lizzy, but it has a then modern sound to it that causes friction among many LIzzy purists. Renegade is basically just another quality entry to Phil Lynott's legacy of making top notch quality hard rock. A genre that has few bands of much noteriety over a career that lasted as long as Thin Lizzy. Pick it up if you haven't heard it, or ignored it in the past.
Though I've only been a Lizzy fanatic for the past couple of years, when I purchased Renegade last winter, I really enjoyed the diversity it had to offer within the 9 song tracklist. Alot of the hardcore Lizzy fans consider this to be the least inspired and far-removed from the classic Lizzy sound, but, considering Lynott's parallel solo career at this time and he basically being the main songwriter and the backbone of Lizzy, its hard to really knock this effort as being lacklustre. True, songs like "No One Told Him" and "Mexican Blood" probably would've turned out better on Lynott's second solo record, but the other tracks that round out the bulk of the record more than make up for the aforementioned lesser songs; such as the classic title track, "Angel of Death", "Leave This Town" and "Hollywood", the album's centerpiece. I personally prefer this record over the prievious "Chinatown" album; I feel there is a more commercially accessible style on this record and I think that's what the band was going for at the time. And, although Snowy White had only been in the group for a little over a year, I think he fits very well on this record more so and comes into his own, finally hitting his stride on the title track. After this record and the touring that followed, the band entered into the final chapter with Phillip at the helm and with the recruitment of one John Sykes, regained the harder edge that had been missing since Black Rose. But that's for another review. Most fans may disagree with me on the final word about Renegade, but, personally, it was a time-marking record for where the group was at musically, and although it may have seemed as a little too smooth for some, it still retains its integrity and musical appeal.
Thin Lizzy "Renegade" 1981 release is a Cd that I really really like !! An impressive mix of musical expression, depth and soul.
"Yes" it is different from most Thin Lizzy. But, "Who Cares" It's whats inside that counts. The spirit and soul of the music we hear brings emotion, and Renegade is overflowing.
Lead vocalist and bassist Phil Lynott has one of the most identifiable Rock n Roll voices. His voice ranges from tough to sensitive and everything in between. To play the bass guitar and sing at the same time takes real talent and Phil excells at it.
Phil Lynott is also a Great story teller as expressed in his songwriting.
My other favorite on this album is Drummer Brian Downey. He is no slouch. You know your in for a treat whenever he lends his talents to a recording.
Renegade features solid guitar performances, talented drumming and formadable songwriting which are exclusive to Lynott's talents as a story teller. This Renegade Journey makes for a very enjoyable listening experience.
Featured songs are:
"Angel Of Death"- Song about a devastating nuclear holocaust.
Very intense driving stacatto bass patterns combined with steady forceful drumming. The ending also features some explosive drum fills.
"Renegade"- Rythmic guitar chords and drum accents really enhance this song. Solid bass and drums. Creative off beat drum patterns during the middle section of the song.
"The Pressure Will Build"- A straight forward Lizzy Rock n Roller. Trademark dual harmony guitars.
"Leave The Town"- Uptempo fast rocker with a southern rock feel.
Guitars are the main focus of this fast Rock n Roll Shuffle. Dual lead guitars are showcased !!
"Hollywood"- A story about the Hollywood lifestyle with its dog eat dog mentality. When your down on your luck. This song has a catchy chorus that will have you singing along. A guitar solo as well.
"No One Told Him"- A song about relationship issues. Another Lizzy style straight ahead Rocker.And another catchy sing along chorus. Also features some very cool drum triplet patterns throughout.
"Fats"- This is really different for Thin Lizzy. A Funky Jazzy syncopated bass and drum song. Interesting chord structures with an expressive piano solo. Solid blues rock lead vocals from Phil. Standout guitar and piano !!
"Mexican Blood"- Lynott's story telling at its finest. A latin rock feel with the emphasis on rock. Features creative percussive timbales and even some marimba style mariachi playing.
Excellent percussion and drums.
"It's Getting Dangerous"- A Lynott story teller again and its a good one. Lots of drum fills and bass guitar going on. Fine rythym guitar work.
Some interesting trivia surrounding Thin Lizzy:
1. Band spokesperson Scott Gorham nicknamed the band, The most unproffessional proffessional band in the industry. Because they were always late for there gigs.
2. Thin Lizzy didn't start their first tour of the US until 1975. They were backing up Bob Seger and Bachman Turner Overdrive.
3. Drummer Brian Downey and Phil Lynott were school mates and remained close, both proffessionally and personally for many years.
Listen and Ye Shall Hear !!
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shoppers to thriftier places to grab their gifts. And for some, it's making
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than yard sales, I'm not a Christmas shopper but it's going great," said Robert Cope, a bargain shopper.
to the American Research Group's 27th annual survey on holiday
spending, shoppers around the U.S. are planning to spend an average of $854 for
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gotta get out there. You gotta be aggressive," Cope advised. "Don't be late. Be early. If the
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a lot better than buying brand new sometimes. You know, you get people who,
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it; they've made it better, and then they realize they don't need it and they
sell it."
for thrifty shoppers like Cope…
can't find the things at garage sales anywhere today," Cope said.
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The Birch
Ratings: 33 | Reviews: 22 | Display Reviews Only:
4.5/5 rDev -4.3%
12-31-2013 12:09:48 | More by seanchai
5/5 rDev +6.4%
12-30-2013 01:27:45 | More by ohhsnap
4.19/5 rDev -10.9%
Really great spot. They have some amazing exclusives on draft, and they obviously have ridiculous connections. The ambiance is great, and I wish I lived around here so I could hang out here more often.
The staff was a little awkward. When we asked why they served so much Belgian/German beer - which is fine!!!! We just wanted to know their inspiration - they said 'to be different'. Interesting, because we all know the first generation of US craft beer bars were heavily Belgian/German. Is this the first 'retro' craft beer bar? (Or was I too dense/drunk to take a joke? Probably.) I also felt a familiar vibe from the management - a vibe I've experienced before - when someone has a bar they obviously know is good, but competition in the area is so limited they become a little ostentatious. Meh. They were so damn nice I honestly didn't care.
Go here. It's a special place.
11-24-2013 23:12:29 | More by Fluffheady
3.98/5 rDev -15.3%
The Birch is a bit of a dive, and for that reason it will never have mass appeal, but it's a great place to expand your beer horizons.
Off the beaten path, this place is never over-crowded, yet word of mouth and reputation have guaranteed that it's never empty. The wooden decor and bar are a throwback, almost reminding me of a saloon in the old western movies. Also true to the old saloon, it's dimly lit and a little grungy.
The selection of beers on tap is excellent (I think about 20), and they're constantly being rotated -- it's not just American microbrews, but also some very unusual foreign styles. If trying new and diverse on-tap beers appeals to you, you've come to the right place. The bottle selection is good, but I've certainly seen better (and they seem to have trouble keeping them all in stock).
The waitstaff are friendly and decently knowledgeable, although I'd recommend talking with the owner if you have specific or detailed questions. Service is hit-or-miss -- sometimes I've been well looked after, but other times a well-meaning but overworked bartender/server can take 30 minutes to "make the rounds" among the customers (a long time to wait when your glass runs dry or when you're ready to pay and leave).
I have been disappointed in the food: it's a mix of average bar-food and tiny cheese plates, and it's really overpriced for the amount you get (but this is a BEER bar; nobody comes here for the food).
The price for the beer vs the amount you get is also high -- it's a great place to come and try new stuff on tap, to be sure, but $5+ for an 8-ounce "half pour" ($8-10 for the full pour) is pretty steep by any standard. I'd put The Birch in the "special occasion" category, for when I want to meet a friend to taste something new and unique.
11-14-2013 11:17:17 | More by TappaKeggaBrew
4.78/5 rDev +1.7%
This is a new spot for me. I've been a few times but I am truly impressed. Ben and Malia are so nice, and they really know their stuff when it comes to awesome beers and food pairings. The progressive grilled cheese menu and cheese boards were an unexpected but pleasant change to the usual bar fare forced upon patrons at nearly every other watering hole (this was a very welcome surprise). The constantly evolving "on tap" menu ensures that you will never get bored with stagnate offerings or the tire old "mill hunk" brews. Special events including, "43 Hours of Sour" and "Raise a Glass to Find a Cure" present an even greater range of phenomenal beer to choose from. The Birch is warm and cozy, yet very efficient as a business. The atmosphere has a laid back fluidity about it-familiar without being overbearing. It may seem pricey to a novice but to someone who knows what they are looking for, you definitely get your money's worth. It is a small yet knowledgable team of beer and food lovers. I hold this establishment in the highest regard, it is a haunt I will enjoy for a very long time.
10-16-2013 02:28:43 | More by JJStout83
5/5 rDev +6.4%
This is the best craft beer bar I have ever been too. Unbelievable selection both draft and bottles. If you are any where near the hampton roads area and you love craft beer, do your self a favor and go and check them out. You will not be disappointed.
09-09-2013 02:42:04 | More by timc13
4.81/5 rDev +2.3%
There really isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said about The Birch. So rather than writing a thesis on its merits, here is a quick summary of The Birch:
This is THE place for anyone who cares about and loves beer. Always a class-act selection of B. United imports, as well as a few local and USA craft brews to round out its usual offerings. Excellent cheese plates and as of recent, they also offer goat cheese truffles, making this an incredible place for a night cap.
There are no burgers here, no Bud Lite, and I very much love this place for that exact reason. Ambiance is always chill, and it is a premiere spot to take your sweetie and/or someone you are trying to impress who also happens to have good taste. Even if the person doesn't have good taste, they'll know they should and what that is once they leave here.
Service is excellent. Ben is fabulous, Malia seems to do a fine job of keeping emails and social networking sites up-to-date, and Mary will works her ass off anytime we are there. We are so happy The Birch has been successful so far. If you are in Norfolk, please go to The Birch.
07-12-2013 22:17:18 | More by Zraly
4.84/5 rDev +3%
If you are not looking for this place, you're not going to find it. A friend of mine mentioned to me that this place sold growler, so I decided to make the trip and check them out. I believe I have found my new hang out on Saturdays.
It is located back off the road a little, tucked away in an industrial area that hardly has any traffic. The inside is dimly lit by low wattage lights and white strands of lights draped over a line of empty growlers at the top of their shelves. On the chalk board to the left, you will find their list of brews, most of which are amazing, giving you the country of origin and price per glass or growler. The bar is in an L-shape and behind it you will find a giant cellar with bottles that you can purchase or a line of taps for what is ready to be served.
I could go on and on about the service Ben and his wife provide, but I will leave it to you to experience it. They are always changing up the menu and the taps are never the same. Do yourself a favor and visit this place. The prices are amazing and if you see a bottle you would like, and you want to take it home to drink, you'll get 20% off. Enjoy your stay! I'll be there this Saturday for sure.
06-20-2013 01:37:22 | More by Cubatobaco
4.4/5 rDev -6.4%
The Birch is by far the best beer bar in Hampton Roads and has quickly shown itself to be a world-class establishment offering amazing beers with top-notch service in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
There is no bad beer at The Birch. The expansive list of drafts and bottles changes regularly and features nothing but the absolute best beer available to the area. It's a heaven for beer geeks looking for something they've never had before, but it's also a great place for the more inexperienced beer drinker to try something new and to get expert suggestions from the great staff. While some previous reviews have mentioned the lack of more accessibly priced beers, I'm happy to report that The Birch menu now features a $3 can of a rotating "Hipster Beer" and at least five different $5 American drafts. On Fridays they also offer a beer and cheese tasting menu of three pours and three cheeses for $15. It's a great value, and a fun way to try new things. Yes, the more esoteric and rare beers are going to be more expensive, but even those prices hardly seem unreasonable given the quality of the selection. Ben and Malia work hard to ensure that they carry only the best beers. If it's at The Birch, it's going to be terrific. I never feel like I am being taken advantage of when I get to order from such a well-cultivated list.
The food menu is limited, but what The Birch offers is truly fantastic. The cheese boards are generous and offer high-quality and unique products designed to pair well with the beers. There is a nifty guide on the back of the menu to help you choose cheeses that will best complement your beer selection, but don't hesitate to ask for advice. The staff is incredibly knowledgable and will help set you up with the perfect board. And don't underestimate the goodness of a grilled cheese made from great ingredients! These things are delicious! The menu has been slowly expanding as well to include things like "hop-inspired" grilled cheeses and special creations made to pair with featured beers. The focus of The Birch is clearly on its beer, and you'll probably want to go somewhere else if you're looking for a large dinner menu. Still, the cheese boards and grilled cheeses make for tasty treats that just really hit the spot when matched with these lovely beers.
The real allure of The Birch though is in the friendly, attentive and knowledgable staff. Malia knows her beers inside and out. Describe what you're interested in and she'll bring you the perfect beer. "Mama Birch" is great fun. She keeps busy waiting tables, but she seems to remember everyone's names and she'll find time to ask you about your family or a vacation you might have mentioned. Charlotte is a newer addition, but she has proven herself to be both knowledgable and hilarious. My best advice is to keep to the tables where you'll have less of a chance of encountering the owner. That's a guaranteed bad time. He can be intolerably rude or if you're lucky, he'll just ignore you and your order. If you can navigate your way around him and let the ladies help you, you'll love The Birch.
Oh, and the atmosphere: It's completely relaxed with none of the meat-market scene you might find somewhere else. There are also no TVs which, frankly, I appreciate because it's more conducive to conversation. The place is a magnet for beer geeks, and I often find myself in a friendly chat with my bar mates. It's not unusual to find folks who are willing to share a bottle with you or even to see people generously offering tastes from something in their cellar collection. If you like beer, then you are going to love The Birch.
04-30-2013 21:52:23 | More by beerchicky
4.34/5 rDev -7.7%
Above average atmosphere, product selection, and service make this a Class A establishment. Locating this beer bar in out of the way West Ghent in Norfolk Virginia was a great decision; a unique location for a unique bar. The owners are very knowledgable and ready to share their insights and recommendations about the well rounded selections.
03-16-2013 12:52:53 | More by ThomWade
The Birch in Norfolk, VA
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The pools are open, and kids everywhere can't wait to get into the water! Swimming is not only a great way to have fun, but with all the concerns about children and obesity, swimming can help jumpstart a lifetime of fitness. Even kids who are not natural athletes can feel comfortable in and around the pool because water is a great equalizer (it's democratic).
In Your Water Workout (Broadway Books, 2003), Dr. Jane Katz, International Swimming Hall of Fame board member and World Masters swimming and synchronized swimming champion, introduces a holistic approach to family fitness, offering a soothing and strengthening program of exercises drawn from yoga, Pilates, tai chi and popular land sports like skiing and golf. The result: a highly effective, low-impact way to burn calories, build muscle, improve flexibility and have some fun together!
Here are a few of Dr. Katz's tips for optimum family fun and safety poolside:
- Use goggles! Children's goggles are comfortable and colorful and they work. Remember to place the back strap high on your child's head rather than at the base of the neck for the most comfort. There's a whole new universe when your child can see underwater!
- Blow bubbles! To encourage wee ones to submerge their faces in the water, make believe you're blowing out candles on a birthday cake by exhaling gently onto your baby's face, then repeat with your lips on the surface of the water. You can also use a straw like you're blowing bubbles in a plastic cup.
- Move face to face. When you take your child in the water, hold him or her so you face each other and make eye contact. This is a special time for bonding.
- For the reluctant swimmer, talk about water when you're not poolside. To focus children's thinking toward swimming, you can simulate water skills on land. You can also make or buy a sand and water table as a way to encourage your child to have fun with water.
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- Remember to bring a hat or towel cover-up for your baby (even if the environment seems warm), since approximately two-thirds of heat loss is through the head. And sunscreen is a must when outdoors (even when it's cloudy)!
- Young school children can do aqua "ABCs" by "writing" them underwater with leg motions. They can also sing or hum them underwater.
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Why no one can stop Sun Woo Lee, the new king of Street Fighter
For more than 10 years there's been one indomitable name at the top of practically every Street Fighter tournament: The Beast. Daigo Umehara. You might remember him as the brilliant player who pulled off the most famous move in the history of competitive fighting games at Evolution 2004. Recently, however, the legendary Street Fighter champion has lost his throne and a new king of fighters has ascended.
"Japan was dominating for years," said Ryan 'Gootecks' Gutierrez. "Until 'Infiltration' ended all of that."
Infiltration's ascendance
Sun Woo "Infiltration" Lee is a South Korean player who has taken the fighting game community by storm, winning tournament after tournament over the past eight months and bringing new ideas to competitive play that are proving incredibly powerful.
"There's a lot of factors that go into what makes Infiltration the best," said Gutierrez, a veteran of competitive fighting games and CEO of Cross Counter TV. "The biggest factor is Laugh [Ryan Ahn], his training partner. "
Laugh is Infiltration's advisor; Mick to Infiltration's Rocky - or more accurately, Apollo Creed in Rocky 3. He comes along to tournaments and watches matches, advising Infiltration on ways to switch up his style to confuse an opponent. Laugh is also his partner in Street Fighter X Tekken 2v2 matches and a championship-caliber player in his own right.
"These guys brought the idea of a player and a coach. They train together," Gutierrez said. "They travel together. Having that extra pair of eyes from somebody that you trust really goes a long way."
For his own part, Infiltration sees the relationship as less like player-coach, and more like friend-friend. "The biggest benefit of having a good friend next to me while playing is the sense of having someone on my side more than anything," said Infiltration in a comment translated by Laugh.
Beyond his arrangement with Laugh, he's also a studious and analytical competitor.
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"Infiltration has a very large database in his phone," said Gutierrez. "I was blown away by how long this text file is. It's massively large. Notes on players, notes on characters, all sorts of things."
He studies his opponent's playstyles to find their weaknesses. Whereas lots of players are focused on figuring out how to beat a character, Infiltration is focused on how to beat the player and the character as a unit.
Last December, Infiltraton showed off the full strength of his cerebral, flexible style at the Capcom 25th Anniversary tournament. After being dominated by Umehara in their first meeting, three sets to zero (a set is a single best of three match), Infiltration came back through the Loser's bracket to face Umehara again in the Grand Finals. After the trouncing Umehara dished out earlier, it seemed a foregone conclusion that Infiltration was outclassed by the resurgent champion.
The results were astounding. A renewed Infiltration destroyed Umehara six to zero. Even the analysts had trouble discerning what exactly had changed about Infiltration's play that turned the tables on this matchup. Umehara couldn't figure it out either.
"What is the adjustment that Infiltration has made to cause this turn around?" said one of the tournament's casters during the match. The question was followed by silence from the other caster. "That's a great question," he finally replied. More silence.
Even Gutierrez seemed a bit mystified by the rampant success. When I asked him what it was that makes Infiltration so good, I got that familiar reply: "That's a good question." Followed by silence. "If I knew that, he probably wouldn't be winning so much."
Behind opponent No. 1, a new car
After winning $25,000 in the SSF4 tournament, Infiltration wasn't done. He went back up on stage and won the Street Fighter X Tekken grand final as well. Ultimately he walked away from the tournament $50,000 richer with a brand new Scion FR-S Sports Coupe worth about $26,000.
Not bad for a day's work.
"Infiltration walking away with $50,000 in one day plus a new car was an eye-opener for a lot of people," said Gutierrez. "Especially to the guys who had beaten him previously. When you see someone you've beaten previously go home as the big winner to the tune of 50 grand, you're like, 'why is that not me?'"
As a result, he said that some players have begun to change their own styles as well. Players who previously only played with the characters that they were known for (e.g. Justin Wong's Rufus or PR_Balrog's… Balrog) are now starting to get a little bit more cut-throat, opting instead for characters who are considered stronger.
2012 was a great year for Infiltration as he took home high profile wins at Evolution 2012 - the biggest tournament of the year - and the aforementioned Street Fighter 25th Anniversary tourney. Meanwhile, 2013 looks to be even better as he's already taken home wins at two major tournaments, the SoCal Regionals and Final Round 16.
Last weekend, on April 28, he solidified his position as the undisputed king of fighting games at the NorCal Regionals as he took home wins in both SSF4 and SFXT. Once again he went down early in SSF4 to 'Xian' 3:0, but refocused his play and won the next set 3:1 to take home the title.
The ability to rethink your play after a loss and then create an on-the-fly strategy based on your knowledge of the competition is one of the most powerful tools possible in competitive fighting games. With a detailed note-taking system for both players and characters, and an advisor who is just as prepared, Infiltration has found a winning formula.
The main event of the year is still on the horizon though. It's at Evolution 2013 that he'll try to repeat his performance and cement his position as a genuine Street Fighter legend.


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NEW YORK -- The D-backs have agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Daniel Cabrera on a Minor League contract, the right-hander's agent, Mike Powers, said Monday.
Cabrera threw for D-backs scouts Saturday in the Dominican Republic. Powers had planned to have Cabrera throw for other teams' scouts Monday, but Arizona scout Muzzy Jackson set up Saturday's throwing session in the Dominican.
"I've got to give Muzzy a lot of credit," Powers said. "This is a good opportunity for Daniel. The goal is to get him up to 90-100 pitches and then see where things stand."
Cabrera will report to the team's Triple-A team in Reno, Nev., later this week.
The 28-year-old struggled with the Nationals this year, going 0-5 with a 5.85 ERA in nine games, eight of which were starts. The Nats designated him for assignment May 27.
Powers said Cabrera had some discomfort in his elbow and saw Dr. James Andrews, who put him on a strengthening program that had him throwing 94-95 mph on Saturday.
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March 5, 1926-June 18, 2012Betty M. Sawmiller, 86, of Spencerville, died 2:30 a.m. Monday at Roselawn Manor, Spencerville. She was born March 5, 1926, in Spencerville, the daughter of Oran R. & Belva M. (Binkley) Slentz, who preceded her in death. On May 17, 1947, she married Foster Leon Sawmiller, who died Oct. 5, 1971.Survivors include two daughters, Tina (Mike) Zimmerly of Delphos and Jodi (Brian) Kill of Spencerville; four grandchildren, Rachel (Terry) Garwood of Delphos, April (Tasvir) Jadav of Columbus Grove and Eric (Andrea) Kill and Jordan Kill of Spencerville; three stepgrandchildren, Craig Zimmerly of Toledo and Jenifer Zimmerly and Courtney Zimmerly of Ottawa; 8 great-grandchildren, Leldon Momon Jr. and Sumer Momon of Texas, Foster Garwood and Rose Bollinger of Delphos, Shail Jadav of Columbus Grove and Trevor Kill, Jamie Kill and Audrey Kill all of Spencerville; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Cade and Grant Zimmerly of Toledo and Madalyn Zimmerly of Ottawa; three sisters, Martha Fast, Margie Harbert and Lois (Richard) Boroff of Spencerville; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Krogman of Mendon and Helen Sawmiller of Lima.She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Madelyn Sawmiller; an infant brother, Harold Franklin Slentz; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth R. White; and four brothers-in-law, Harold Fast, John Harbert Jr., Glen Krogman and Edgar Sawmiller.A homemaker, Mrs. Sawmiller was a baby-sitter for more than 35 years. She also worked at McDaniel's IGA, Spencerville, and Superior Coach, Lima, during World War II. A 1943 graduate of Spencerville High School, she was a member of the V.F.W. Post 6672 Auxiliary, the American Legion Post 191 Auxiliary of Spencerville and the Delphos Eagles Aerie 471. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, playing golf, crossword puzzles and bird watching. She also enjoyed caring for her cats, Fabian and Arnie.Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, Brother Bill Reeder officiating. Burial is to follow in the Hartford Cemetery near Spencerville. The family will receive friends 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Spencerville Veterans Park or St. Rita's Hospice.
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Patriots QB Tom Brady vs. Chargers secondary
Clearly, Brady hasn't lost a step. The reigning MVP threw for a team-record 517 yards and four scores in the Patriots' Week One win over the Dolphins. He will get a much tougher test against the Chargers, last year's top-ranked passing defense.
Anchored by CBs Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason and safeties Eric Weddle and Bob Sanders, the Chargers held Vikings QB Donovan McNabb to 39 passing yards in Week One.
In a 23-20 win last season over San Diego, Brady threw for just 159 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers obviously watched what Brady did on Monday night and will be putting a fair amount of emphasis this week on keeping him in check. One way to do it is to put pressure on Brady, something the Dolphins couldn't do. Look for Weddle and Sanders to help keep Brady's tight ends in check, as well.
When Brady throws like he did in Week One, the Patriots are not going to lose many games. The Chargers have a new defensive coordinator, but much of the same personnel is still there. They were a 50-yard field goal away from going to OT with the Pats last season, and if they want to keep it close in Foxborough, they will need to stop Brady.
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By Traci L. Moyer The Herald Bulletin
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"Mainly, we are all working together because we have similar backgrounds – our large manufacturing sector is gone," said Mike Fischkorn, Anderson's deputy director of economic development.
"We are trying to figure out ways to move beyond that legacy and this might be a good opportunity for us to pool our resources and help the region in general," he said.
The city is working with Muncie and New Castle to develop a strategic plan with funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA has approved a matching fund grant for $150,000 to assist with planning. Each city has pledged $50,000 creating a total investment of $300,000 for the project.
The tri-county effort promises to benefit the region's combined population of 297,000.
In their application for funding the cities say, "these communities recognize both their shared challenges and strengths and that their individual economic development success hinges critically on their ability to work together."
Officials say more than 40,000 jobs have been lost from Madison, Delaware and Henry counties with the closure of the General Motor plants, Borg Warner and other suppliers, and service positions were lost.
"With an aging population and deep workforce training needs, this coalition of communities recognizes the time is now to develop a bold and achievable vision for the future," the application states.
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District plans to administer the project on behalf of the region.
"I have been working with two Democrats and one Republican to make this happen," said Roy Budd, president of the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District.
Budd said Anderson originally applied for a grant to revitalize American manufacturing, but they were competing with cities like Cleveland and Milwaukee and their application was denied. He said he was then contacted by the EDA about funding that was available for a regional application.
The three-city proposal is the only region in the state to receive approval for a planning grant and only one of 10 in the nation that will be competing for a $20 million grant, Budd said.
"We have a pretty good chance at this," he said.
In a letter attached to the application, Anderson Mayor Kevin Smith said the city will use $50,000 from its food and beverage fund to pay for its portion of the matching grant funds. Muncie plans to use funding from its economic development income tax and New Castle is pooling funds from tax increment financing districts and $20,000 in staff time.
The planning process for the strategic plan is scheduled to be completed within nine months and will begin on Nov. 11. Applications from consulting firms or planning services are being accepted by the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District.
"Hopefully it's successful," said Rob Sparks, executive director of the Corporation for Economic Development of Madison County. "Anytime you can regionally collaborate it makes everyone stronger.
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Here's some bad news from the local art-and-culture scene.
The Metro Pulse reports that Yee-Haw Industries, the letterpress print shop on Gay Street, is shutting down by the end of the month.
(Kevin) Bradley, who took a recent sojourn in Los Angeles, will likely set up a new shop there, while (Julie) Belcher plans to stay in Knoxville. For the next several weeks, the vast collection of antique type and printing equipment that became a Knoxville tourist destination in itself will be divided between the two, with Bradley's portion being packed and moved out.
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On this session I was able to capture a rare event of five moons of Saturn in the same fov. An animation sequence of 2 hrs also was made showing Titan, Tethys, Dione moving from right to left and Rhea and Enceladus from left to right. Also at tne negative image the Cassini division is easily seen wrapping around the disk at this maximum tilt of the ring for this year.
To see Gif animation goto my site at Jaicoa-Observatory.com. Select planet/Saturn click on the iconless, Something is interfering of creating a thumbnail image for gifs. sorry about that.


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M.A. in Communication and M.A. in Pastoral Ministry
M.A. in Corporate Communication and Pastoral Ministry
M.A. in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication and Pastoral Ministry
Program Description
The Communication & Rhetorical Studies Program and the Pastoral Ministry programs have created a plan of study that allows you to receive a degree in both programs after completing a 51-credit curriculum. You may choose a joint M.A. in Pastoral Ministry with one of two Communication & Rhetorical Studies degrees: an M.A. in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication or an M.A. in Corporate Communication.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for this dual degree program, you must apply separately to the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies and the Theology Department graduate programs. You must be accepted by both programs, and must declare your intent to pursue this dual academic program at the time of application to Duquesne University. You cannot transfer into this joint degree program following acceptance into another program of study. Advisors are available in the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies and the Theology Department to provide you with guidance and advice on each program.
Dual Degree Options
Students may choose a dual M.A. in Pastoral Ministry with one of two communication degrees:
- M.A. in Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication
- M.A. in Corporate Communication
Communication & Rhetorical Studies Requirements - Course Descriptions
Required Core Courses for Either Option
- COMM 500 Professional Communication
- COMM 501 Persuasion in the Marketplace
- COMM 515 Organizational Communication
- COMM 523 Communication Ethics & Professional Civility
Corporate Communication Track
- COMM 522 Communication Research Methods
- COMM 554 Interpersonal Communication
- Choose three of the following courses: COMM 503, 508, 518, 536, 590, or 700
Rhetoric & Philosophy of Communication Track
- COMM 507 Intercultural Communication
- COMM 514 Rhetoric, Religion & Society
- COMM 554 Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 559 Philosophy of Communication
- COMM 561 Rhetorical Theory
Theology Requirements
Theology Core Courses
- Systematics: 520, or 531, or 580
- Sacraments/Liturgy: 538, or 535
- Supervised Ministry: 589
- Old Testament: 511, or 513, or 515
- New Testament: 512, or 514, or 516
- Ethics: 541, or 543, or 544
- Theology of Ministry: 539