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Arcadia Shipwreck Porter - Arcadia Brewing Company
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4/5 rDev +3.9%
For starters, I don't have a lot of experience with Baltic porters, I don't think I've had more than one before this. The beer was black with a white head. Definite roasty aroma but with a hint of hoppiness. Taste was roasty but with more hop taste! Some chocolate and coffe hints through the roast. I have to say I'm surprised with the hoppiness that come through the robust malt flavors. What an enjoyable experience! The mouthfeel was nice and thicker than many other porters *yay* I get a little sick of watery porters.
09-22-2009 18:06:38 | More by Reneejane
4/5 rDev +3.9%
Mohagany black color with a cappucino brown head. Settles to a layer of foam atop the liquid. Aroma is strong on the bourbon barrel notes. Lots of vanilla sweetness and woody esters along with a twinge of alcohol. It's all a bit sharp with some roastiness. It really comes out at you. Taste is also on the strong side. Honestly there's not a whole lot of porter in this beer. The bourbon barrel aging really dominates. And I'm not a big time whiskey fan esp. for beers but this one is quite good. It's more of a vanilla/oak flavor rather than whiskey, which just seems to compliment. Not a whole lot of depth or subtlety but I really enjoyed this beer and that's what it's all about in the end. Different, give it a try.
06-13-2006 18:55:17 | More by granger10
4/5 rDev +3.9%
12-17-2011 01:37:35 | More by TasteTester
4/5 rDev +3.9%
A- Pours a light black color with dark ruby highlights. The head is big and fluffy and tan in color. Some HUGE thick lacing is present.
S- Big chocolate aromas, cream, some buttery oaky aromas, some bourbon, some dark fruit is also evident.
T- Starts out a bit tart and almost sour, then moves into notes of chocolate, some bourbon and some oakiness. The finish has some coffee notes and is relatively dry.
M- The tart/sour initial twang is a little off-putting, but as it warms, it lessens. Carbonation is appropriate.
D- The initial slightly tart/sour note is a touch off-putting but this is a pretty nice bourbon aged porter.
11-08-2008 03:58:50 | More by Greggy
4/5 rDev +3.9%
01-11-2012 23:32:06 | More by gratefulbeerhead
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4/5 rDev +3.9%
This poured a rich dark chocolate color with a light cocoa colored head. No light shines through at all. The head was not real thick, but lingered on top and left spotty lacing on the sides.
The aroma is really intriguing. I smell more of an oaky, Bourbon smell then a "beer" smell. There is just a slight, sweet maltiness in the background. The Bourbon aroma is not overpowering, but was surprising.
The flavor is really a melding of bourbon and porter, with neither flavor overpowering the other, but rather complementing the other. There is a bit of a chocolate maltiness under the bourbon flavor. The bourbon aspects do give this beer a bit of a sharpness and brightness.
The beer is medium bodied, but does leave a very dry finish, sucking the moisture right out the mouth.
Overall, this is a nice beer, definitely unique. I find that the oaky, bourbony flavors tend to overpower the "beer" flavors, but not necessarily in a bad way, given the intent of the brewers to create an oak-barrel aged beer. As far as oak-aged beers go, this is one of the better ones I have had, but that doesn't mean it is my favorite style. I also found that this beer was quite expensive at about $12 a bomber. I am glad I tried this, but wouldn't purchase another, especially at this price.
03-02-2009 23:04:16 | More by doppelmeup
4/5 rDev +3.9%
12-05-2011 05:22:48 | More by HopStoopid120
4/5 rDev +3.9%
02-19-2013 23:34:24 | More by Rons35
4/5 rDev +3.9%
22 oz. bomber with a picture of a shipwreck. Hmmm...I wonder why that ship wrecked, they probably had to much of this stuff on board. It bours black with a brown head that sits low and creamy.
The aroma is all Whisky man, after it warms a bit the Whisky aroma starts to smell a little like maple syrup in the end.
The flavor is an abundance of whisky flavor with some roasted malt and chocolate flavor. The flavor is good but the whisky is a little bit too much. I think I am going to pick up a few bottles of this to let every thing mellow out a bit and then try it again, it seems like it would be good with some age on it.
The mouthfeel is full bodied with medium carbonation.
The drinkability is o.k. but not great because the whisky flavor is so over the top. Try aging this and the drinkability could improve.
06-02-2006 05:48:02 | More by Brian700
4/5 rDev +3.9%
Presentation: 22oz brown pop top bomber with nice label; 2008 vintage
Appearance: Somewhat hazy, dark brown (nearly black) beer with a medium tan head with decent retention.
Smell: Lots of sweet dark chocolate and a pleasant (mild) dark fruity booziness as well. Sweet dark malt as well. Not a large burnt or roasted malt presence. A really nice toasted nut presence emerges as this warms. This is vibrant and pretty mellow at the same time.
Taste: Lots of boozy dark fruit up front, with some mild burnt grain and a hint of toasty wood in the background as well. Ends medium-bitter and slightly burnt. It's not a complicated flavor profile, but it's pleasant nonetheles.
Mouthfeel: Medium-full bodied, nice level of carbonation
Drinkability: Pretty high
Conclusion: This is really a pretty ncie Baltic Porter. The wood notes are restrained but clearly preasent (which I like) and though the beer doesn't have a ton of depth, it's tasty and well-crafted. At $4.99 it's an absolute steal. At the regular $9.99 it's still a pretty good deal.
02-04-2010 03:36:21 | More by BedetheVenerable
4/5 rDev +3.9%
12-22-2011 11:50:17 | More by Hoopman
4/5 rDev +3.9%
08-18-2012 20:42:11 | More by t0rin0
4/5 rDev +3.9%
12-19-2011 16:41:10 | More by THECPJ
4/5 rDev +3.9%
Bottle shows 2007 vintage on label, however label does not confirm abv. Listed here @ 7.8 2008 vintage is at 11%. I can say there is alcohol in the beer but just not how much.
Pours nearly black with a coffee two cream colored head. Retention is quite decent with some lacing left.
Oak character is quite strong but not overstated. Good amount of vanilla aroma. Roasted malt and a slight smokiness rounds out the smell quite nicely.
Once again the oak is very noticeable in the taste as it was in the nose. Coffee and maybe slight chocolate taste appear under the woodiness. Light vanilla flavor as well. Alcohol is slightly warming.
Medium to just shy of full bodied. Drinks very smooth. Lower carbonation but well suited.
Rather enjoyable and easy to drink. Though I would not want more than a bottle.
11-24-2008 01:36:08 | More by kzoobrew
4/5 rDev +3.9%
01-08-2012 22:30:49 | More by imperialking
4.03/5 rDev +4.7%
Poured this 22 oz. brown bottle into a Sierra Nevada hops glass. 2007 vintage. The body was dark brown/black. Clear of sediment with a creamy, uniform head. A cap remained throughout.
Smell was woody and chocolatey. Hints of brown sugar. Aroma of a drawer full of screws.
Taste was woody. There was a nice initial tartness followed by a lingering light sweetness. Hints of molasses, but not much. Well balanced and flavorful. Very well hidden alcohol. Drying in the end.
Mouthfeel was medium to light in body. Adequate carbonation with a smooth silkiness. Overall a nice porter.
04-30-2009 13:29:10 | More by Cresant
4.03/5 rDev +4.7%
Thanks mughugger for sharing this fine ale
A - An eye appealing dark brown cascade into deep brown with garnet highlights as the finely beaded tan head creeps upward. The microfoam leaves relatively little lacing behind.
S - Scents of woody bourbon are dominant in the nose. Subtle fruity esters, mineral and hop scents follow behind meekly.
M - The warmth of bourbon and woody dryness are felt primarily. Next, a sweet caramelized malt that is slightly on the molasses side w/ a tinge of hop spice and tickle of cinnamon distract from the initial taste. A light body for a strong porter.
T - A big woody presence that seems to push the fruity dark Imperial porter flavor into a deeper realm. I find it tasty since it has the Bourbon aging assisting the ale flavors, but I wonder if maybe it is using the conditioning in bourbon casks as a boost. It is fruity, sweet and mildly bitter with vinous qualities. I am a fan of wood flavor in dark ales or I might be turned off to this Porter slightly.
D - A tasty brew that benefits from wood aging. Meant to be shared imo with above average abv in bomber packaging. Worth a taste, certainly, but I probably wouldn't seek it out.
05-25-2007 21:58:58 | More by Slatetank
4.08/5 rDev +6%
Undated bottle.
Pour is standard porter black with a 1 inch tan head on it. Nose is odd, almost chalky with sour aspects and oak, not at all what I was expecting. The barrel aging is clearly affecting the smell in a big way.
The flavour starts out oakey as well, exceptionally so, which is accompanied by bourbon, a slight alcohol warming, some sourness, and the vaguest hints of chocolate. Finish has hints of coffee and roasted malts. Quite a brew.
Mouthfeel is adequate, though not remarkable, Somewhat thin for the flavour, which tastes like it should be motor oil. A shade above average for the style though. Drinkability is good, easy to drink, and a unique, tasty beer at an affordable price.
The bottom line: I have become a bigger and bigger fan of Arcadia as time has gone by. While many of their standard brews (beyond Whitsun and Scotch Ale) are only so-so, the big beer series is almost across the board solid, and Shipwreck Porter is another example of that.
01-06-2008 02:11:25 | More by CortexBomb
4.08/5 rDev +6%
2007 vintage.
Has the liquid consistancy of a viscous brandy. Only a little head after the pour, but nothing at all after that. Light black to dark brown with brownie colored highlights. Nice color. Smells cacao mixed with blended whiskey, toasty oak and with jst a light splash of milk. Not to mention the alcohol you get with the whiskey smell. The taste carries more creamy notes. Marshmellows and vanilla. The blended whiskey comes in about halfway through. With toasted wood, and chocolate covered coffee beans in a smooth finish. Great cream and warming whiskey notes. Great to sip and pay close attention to while watching an episode of Miss Marple with my girlfriend.
04-30-2008 02:41:23 | More by scruffwhor
4.08/5 rDev +6%
2008 Vintage
Appearance: Pours a dark brown with ruby highlights at the edges and a tan head that never completely dissipates. Glorious! Decent lacing.
Smell: Oak, whiskey and sweet chocolate (in that order). Restrained roastiness and unripe plums.
Taste: Follows the nose but falls a bit short. The depth and complexity of this beer isn't there. Nice whiskey flavors without the alcohol. Sweet chocolate and very mild roastiness follows the immediate oak and whiskey. Sweet, bitter plum flavors linger throughout but never come into the forefront.
Mouthfeel: A little thin. The carbonation is good. Warming alcohol but nothing out of the ordinary.
Drinkability: This thing finishes a little dry allowing you to drink up. Getting through an entire bomber solo may be the only difficulty.
This is a well crafted beer. And a big porter without coffee!! Is that possible?? Yes, yes it is. Tasty stuff.
06-28-2010 03:41:08 | More by mroberts1204
4.1/5 rDev +6.5%
I found this 22oz brown bomber bottle at the Binny's store in Plainfield, IL for $7.99.
2007 vintage opened in 2010.
The beer pours a dark brown, almost black color, with a touch of ruby red highlights when held to light. It made a huge 4-finger fast rising light brown head, so be careful with the pour. The head lasts several minutes and leaves tons of thick lacing - resembling a root beer float.
Nice whiskey/raisin smell along with some wood, cocoa, and faint coffee aromas.
The whiskey/raisin taste dominates, but there are plenty of other flavors in here as well. Roasted and even burnt malts provide balance along with some vanilla and cocoa for sweetness. Hop bitterness is low but there is some in here. A very tasty porter with a whiskry/alcohl kick.
Smooth and creamy mouthfeel with a warming alcohol feel to it The low to moderate carbonation is a bit odd for a porter, but it seems to work well here.
At 12% alcohol you would think this one would be a sipper, but I had no trouble quaffing down a few big gulps.
10-26-2010 02:47:43 | More by matjack85
4.1/5 rDev +6.5%
2007 vintage.
Black in appearance with a dense tan head. Lots of lacing. Aromas of oak, vanilla, cherries, maple syrup, and a hint of coffee. You can notice the bourbon, but its not overpowering in anyway. Tastes as it smells, but with some soft bitter citrus hops mixed in there as well. Nice alcohol warming as it goes down. Mouth feel is slightly creamy and medium bodied. Overall drinkability was good for being slightly boozy. Definitely a slow sipper. Recommended!
12-30-2007 06:12:16 | More by DavidEddie
New Hampshire
4.13/5 rDev +7.3%
Pours a three finger light tan head that leaves a good lace. Totally black color, no highlights. Oak nose. Good carbonation and heavy bodied. Flavor is smooth, some sweetness, with a good oak sharpness. Decent porter. 2008 vintage, $10.20 for a 22 oz bottle from Tully's Beer & Wine Wells, Me.
02-14-2009 00:27:38 | More by jdhilt
4.13/5 rDev +7.3%
A- Very dark black, no light gets through. Thick white head
that was reduced to a thin layer.
S- Sweetness of the coco followed by richness of roasted malt, followed by the lush spice of bourbon.
T- Smooth creamy chocolate followed by smoky spice of bourbon. a hint of oak.
M- A lot lighter than I expected. Very creamy and smooth with the sweetness of coco. I got the aftertaste of vanilla and oak.
D- This beer is much more smooth than expected. They did a great job of balancing the coco and the bourbon. This if one of the smoothest and easy drinking 12% beers.
03-24-2011 03:39:04 | More by TwoHeartedMale
4.13/5 rDev +7.3%
Poured from a 22 oz. bottle. Leaves one finger of an espresso-foam colored head, and it has excellent retention, and it leaves very good lacing. Body is the deepest brown possible, almost black.
Smell - rather simple, but mouthwatering nonetheless. There is vanilla, roasted malt, raisins, prunes, and some spicy alcohol.
Taste - exactly as promised by the smell. Vanilla, roasted malt, and dried dark fruits like raisins and plums, all flooding the tongue. There is yet more roasted malt on the finish and the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel - full-bodied, and semi-dry at times.
Drinkability - this is an excellent ale. It is just a little high in abv to be sessionable, but if you excersize caution, it might just be so.
04-03-2008 19:29:56 | More by ultralarry2006
Arcadia Shipwreck Porter from Arcadia Brewing Company
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Test tasks for potential web developer employees?
I'm currently interviewing for a new developer. I'm met a couple that seem to know what they're talking about. My next step would normally be to set them some minor coding task to do over the weekend, so I can see what kind of code they produce.
Last time I did this I asked them to do a simple log in script, and didn't judge much else apart from protecting themselves from sql injection (one guy didn't and was disqualified).
Any suggestions as to a task to set and what to judge them on?
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You could just get them to do pseudo code and give them something a little bigger.
The idea of doing a log in form and judging if they prevented against sql-injection is good!
I am assuming that each of the programmers knows enough about programming to get them by (since they made it through the interview and have some kind of intelligence).
But it's really easy to learn the programming side of things (straight language knowledge). I was doing it at 6 years old. And it's easy enough to pick up a refresher on a function name, or whatever. How many times have you Googled a function quickly because you just needed to be reminded of the parameter count or order?
What you want to be sure (and is much harder to teach) are things like best practices (like SQL-injection---lazy programmer to skip that!), creativity, thoroughness and adaptability.
I'd ask them to quickly outline an update page with various fields given from a database. You'll find out quickly a lot of things. If they're skipping things like SQL-injection, validation, if they have more than a fleeting knowledge (using things like filters or using depricated ereg replaces or something !). You'll also see if they have OOP skills or OOP thinking at least. Give them a quick example of the level of pseudo code you're looking for.
But lots of that can be accomplished in interview too. The things you work on in house - ask them how they would deal with that.
"You need to create a page which allows our customer to update entries in a database. How would you protect that database from accidental or purposed corruption?", "How would you validate the user's input?", "How would ensure that the page could be update in the future easily, by someone else?" - But give prompts when necessary.Have I helped you? You could help me.
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The reason I get them to cut it up before I interview is because if someone writes really bad code, I probably don't want to waste my time interviewing them.
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If you want to test all these skills (PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), then try
Tests for Geeks
It has two complex tests:
PHP and MySQL
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
It's not practical tests. It's quiz, but it could be really good alternative if you want to cover all skills.
I am not sure, that practical test can cover all these skills. To achieve this, you need to provide really big practical task. Not every developer will agree no do it.
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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The world got its only glimpse
Tuesday into the now secret process to select the new pope.
Black smoke poured from a chimney at the Sistine Chapel,
signaling that a decision has yet to be made.
Catholics worldwide, including the faithful in Jonesboro,
are now anxious to see who will succeed Pope Benedict XVI.
"I keep praying, and I know if it's in the hands of the Lord,"
Sister Elaine Willett said, "we'll get who He wants."
Sister Elaine and the other Olivetan Benedictine Sisters at
the Holy Angels convent in Jonesboro will watch the proceedings at the Vatican
closely, alongside millions of others from the comfort of their couch.
The nuns plan to gather each evening around the television to
find out what developments have come that day from Vatican City.
They are also praying for the group of 115 cardinals now
meeting behind closed doors, as they keep voting to choose the next leader of
the Roman Catholic Church.
"If the Lord really guides each one of them, keeps them from
being, I'd say, selfish or looking at only one aspect," Sister Elaine said, "the
results will be good."
She says that she is largely unfamiliar with the current
group of cardinals, so she is unsure which of them will succeed Pope Benedict
after his stunning, historic resignation in February. She hopes that whoever it
is has a broad world view and takes his role as a peacekeeper seriously.
"One thing that he will [also] probably have to do is doing
a lot of traveling to actually see and be with the people," Sister Elaine said.
"That's what the other one [Benedict] could not do any longer."
She now waits excitedly to see when white smoke will finally
billow from the chapel chimney at the Vatican, signaling there is a new pope. She
expects that decision not to come anytime soon, but when it happens, she says
it will be a great day.
"Everybody will be scrambling to find out who this is, if
they don't know, and what will he be like," Sister Elaine said. "Where will he
go, really? It will be interesting."
The College of Cardinals will meet again Wednesday morning
for Mass and a new round of voting.
The conclave will continue, following the same set of
rituals each day until a new pope is elected.
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The 19-year-old former Kennesaw State University student who has been hospitalized after being run over last month in Athens has achieved yet another milestone in her battle towards recovery.
Emily Bowman, who has now been breathing on her own, opening her eyes and responding to stimuli, is now headed to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta for rehab, according to the Athens Banner-Herald.
Bowman's uncle Neal Bowman said on Thursday in a post on the Bows for Bowman Facebook page that his niece has "made enough improvement that her doc[tor] told her mom she's now now technically in a coma."
The family on Thursday also gathered things officials at the Shepherd Center have requested to accompany Bowman once she goes there.
Bowman, a Woodstock High School graduate, has been hospitalized in critical condition at Athens Regional Medical Center since Feb. 16 when she was hit by a pick-up truck as she and a friend walked along Oak Street.
They were walking on the grassy shoulder, investigators believe, when 22-year-old William Wilson Heaton's Mazda pickup left the road and then hit Bowman from behind as he returned the vehicle to the road. He left the area and abandoned the truck, police believe.
Heaton surrendered himself to the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and was booked into the Clarke County Jail on Wednesday evening.
He has been charged with hit-and-run, driving under the influence, serious injury by vehicle, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, and open container, according to Athens Clarke County Police.
He was granted a $50,000 bond on Thursday, and according to the Banner-Herald, he must relinquish his driver's license, abstain from drinking alcohol, remain under house arrest from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m., find a place in Athens-Clarke or Oconee counties to live before he can be fitted with an ankle monitor.


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A tenacious with titanium scales by cardoso5fr
A mule with g10 scales
A tenacious with titanium scales by cardoso5fr
A mule with g10 scales
Here's my latest. I just wanted a bit more point on my Jester, so...
I was playing around with it today and realized I didn't need the front jimping plus I wanted it pointier.
- best wishes, Jazz.
Bump to top with a couple new entries...
Did some spine work on the Purple one. Now it is curved and "gentlemen-like".
The green one received some lock-bar file work (going to a new owner soon).
Ken (my real name)
...learning something new all the time.
Nice stuff, Unit! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure the new owner will love it.
- best wishes, Jazz.
Si vis pacem parabellum
Cool stuff, thehunt. That is one polished Scandgrind! Looks sharp. Do you have a closed picture of the Ladybug, and how did you adjust the backspacer? Thanks for sharing.
- best wishes, Jazz.
I love the scandi Endura. Looks like a beautiful bevel!
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FRP: Nisjin Cricket PE, Manbug PE, Dragonfly PE
FLP: SS Cricket SE, byrd Flatbyrd CE
BRP: CF Military S90V
BLP: Forum S110V Native
Thanks for the pics - again, well done!
- best wishes, Jazz.
More mods!
I am practicing my file work on my trainer.
Ken (my real name)
...learning something new all the time.
I really like your pimp jobs.
Great file work.
Looks really classy.
Could you show the tools you used to do the job.
For the lock bar embellishments you see here I used a couple (2) small files, a small vice, and a T-6 driver (to remove the lock bar). That is it!
Before I cropped this image, you could see my kids playing in the background. I had to stop work several times to fill water balloons. This work is relaxing (like sharpening), I find myself taking frequent breaks to enjoy family and surroundings.
My entire list of knife-warranty-voiding tools is a bit more lengthy, but still it is pretty basic stuff.
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Ken (my real name)
...learning something new all the time.
put a lowrider clip on my paramilitary.
Digicam Military
Digicam Paramilitary 2
Salt 1
I did some file work on 2 spydies with some inspiration of Units file work.
I also rounded the spines of both blades because i was planning to do that on the delica for some time.
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Ken (my real name)
...learning something new all the time.
Love the mirror finish on the UKPK FRN spine
My spydies: Squeak, Tenacious, Terzuola, D'Allara, UKPK CF peel-ply pre-production, UKPK CF smooth pre-production, UKPK G10 orange leaf-blade, UKPK FRN grey drop-point, UKPK FRN maroon leaf-blade, Bug ... all PE blades
I thought I posted these the other day, but it appears I did not.
New more aggressive jimping on the Pacific Salt (with an ever growing list of modifications).
The edge on this thing has been changed again too, but I can not photograph it. I lowered the angle below 15 per side and have polished it to hair whittling. I am really becoming impressed with H-1 more every day. I consider this knife my mad-scientist knife (I will try all sorts of crazy experiments with it).
Ken (my real name)
...learning something new all the time.
A distinguished lurker. Waiting on a Squeak, Pingo, and Cliptools with a Split Spring!
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Our Oatmeal Stout - The People's Pint
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Ratings: 73 | Reviews: 60 | Display Reviews Only:
3.5/5 rDev -2%
03-11-2014 22:47:24 | More by Kim_Kneeland
3.25/5 rDev -9%
12-20-2013 20:37:10 | More by MRsojourner
3.5/5 rDev -2%
12-16-2013 02:14:01 | More by Nordicsk8er
3.5/5 rDev -2%
11-02-2013 00:17:07 | More by WanderingFool
3.5/5 rDev -2%
10-27-2013 12:36:16 | More by kjfinnerty
3.5/5 rDev -2%
10-12-2013 22:50:55 | More by DrunkinYogi
New York
3.5/5 rDev -2%
10-02-2013 16:50:39 | More by sirsteve42
3.25/5 rDev -9%
12-27-2012 05:55:00 | More by sendbeer
3.5/5 rDev -2%
12-01-2012 23:22:04 | More by Thomas_Picton
3.6/5 rDev +0.8%
22 oz bottle was poured into an imperial pint glass.
Appearance: This beer poured a one finger mocha head that has reduced to a thin layer. It is pitch black with no clarity or bubbles coming up the side of the glass.
Smell: roasted coffee, chocolate, sweet and bready oats, burnt molasses, and some dark fruit aromas.
Taste: Same as above with some lingering bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, full bodied, lingering bitterness, medium carbonation.
Overall: Not a bad oatmeal, but I would go with others. I was expecting more sweetness from the oats, but I will take it for what it is. Still a good beer though.
11-15-2012 09:59:53 | More by Flounder57
3.63/5 rDev +1.7%
Pours dark brown/black with a dark tan head. No lace.
Some molasses and charred malt in the nose.
Nice french roast coffee and dark roasted malt. Some rich sweetness from the malt, and the oatmeal comes thru. Nice bitterness balancing out the end. Not an intense brew though.
A little watery for the style, but still on the full side.
Overall, a good standard oatmeal stout.
11-10-2012 01:01:10 | More by OtherShoe2
3.5/5 rDev -2%
07-15-2012 01:38:09 | More by thegerm87
3.33/5 rDev -6.7%
22oz bomber poured into an oversized snifter.
A: Opaque black with a quarter inch of beige head. The head sputters out rather quickly. Lacing is sparse and spotty. I'd expect better head formation and retention from an oatmeal stout.
S: Dirty, gritty yeast. Estery smell of white grapes and prunes. Roasted malt scents of fudge brownie and cocoa in the background. Starchy oats. Maybe just a light herbal hop scent.
T: Opens with hints of licorice and black pepper and juicy, slightly tart fruity tastes. Dirty yeast provides a backbone. Grape juice, plum, and tart raspberry. Sweetness comes mid palate with tastes of cola. Cocoa, caramel, and brownie. Turns smokey and starchy toward the finish. The finish is the shining point of this beer. It is smokey, oaty, and layered with chocolatey flavors.
M: Full and relatively thick in the mouth. A bit slick and oily. Almost no carbonation.
O: A fairly mediocre beer. It could do with a little more carbonation. The yeast flavors are a little too dominant, as with many People's Pint beers. There are some lovely malt tastes, but rather than let them be the foundation of the beer, the yeast seems to take on that role.
Notes: Not bad at $6 a bomber if you feel like taking a chance on it, but there are other oatmeal stouts I'd much rather have.
02-19-2012 21:14:04 | More by ryan1788a5
New Jersey
3.83/5 rDev +7.3%
Poured from a bomber bottle into a chalice glass.
A- Deep, black color with a thin cream colored head that dissipated quickly
A- Cocoa, chocolate, caramel and some coffee notes. Very sweet aroma
T- Cocoa upfront, followed by a milk chocolate, caramel and some slight bitter coffee on the backend
M- Low carbonation with a mouthfeel that is a bit watery for an oatmeal stout.
D- A nice, drinkable beer that could be a nice session beer with an ABV of 4.9%. Reminds me more of a porter than a stout. Not the best example of an oatmeal stout, I expected it to be a bit creamier and flavorful. However, definitely worth a try.
01-31-2012 13:00:45 | More by JustHarmless
4/5 rDev +12%
01-07-2012 17:46:44 | More by kevgod
3/5 rDev -16%
12-02-2011 05:30:54 | More by rab53
4/5 rDev +12%
11-14-2011 06:59:16 | More by Aberration
3/5 rDev -16%
Poured a tiny 1/16" head and looked initially like there'd be no head at all. Black as coffee. Smells of coffee and roasted malt. Taste is a much milder version of both the same. Goes down easy, otherwise probably the weakest oatmeal stout I've ever had. Hint of zing in the finish. To me this is about as average as any mass-produced stout in a grocery store.
04-19-2011 08:48:47 | More by MoreThanWine
3.8/5 rDev +6.4%
A - pours a nice blackish color with a caramel rim around the top. The little head that was there dissipated quickly.
S - really nice chocolate malt flavors come through the most dominantly, with a bit of burnt malt and some spreitzy hops coming through faintly. Really nice aromas.
T - the nose hives a very nice indiction of what's to come with this beer. It starts off with some sweet oat and chocolate malts. The sweetness gives way to the roasted barley, creating a nice burnt malt flavor. This beer then has one more flavor to reveal, spicy citrus hops that cuts through the other malt flavors. Pretty solid stuff!
M - the oats give this a nice thick body that foes down smooth
D - pretty solid oatmeal stout here. Nice, rich complexity with a low abv made me wish I had another to drink. Thanks to apollokim for the chance to try this one. Great beer from what seems to be a pretty cool little brewery.
03-19-2011 01:26:56 | More by birchstick
4.08/5 rDev +14.3%
a: This had a black body and poured with a small, big bubbled head.
s: Heavy roast aromas with some chocolate notes and a hint of fruit.
t: Lightly sweet grains up front are quickly joined by some very strong roasty flavors. The finish is kind of nutty. Very satisfying, just what I was hoping for.
m: The carbonation is gentle, too gentle perhaps.
d: Thanks Eris, I really liked this one. This would be amazing on cask I bet.
03-14-2011 10:49:03 | More by DIM
4.15/5 rDev +16.2%
Hard pour yields a very porous brown foam. Nearly opaque brown liquid completes the look of a quintessential stout.
Somewhat perfumey nose, floral and slightly spicy. A bit exotic, the pungent aroma entices the drinker to sip.
Very fresh-tasting. Some bitter roasted espresso notes to be sure, but plenty of nice zesty hops as well. The latter provide a citrusy zing that cuts through some of the heavier stout flavors and give this beer a very clean presence.
Mouthfeel is quite light, maybe a little thin for a stout, but still smooth and only barely punctuated by effervescence.
The lightness and crispness of this brew make it an immensely drinkable stout. It finishes very clean on the palatte, and is remarkably quaffable.
Bomber brought back from Northampton and enjoyed on 2/21/11.
02-25-2011 00:00:51 | More by brewskier
3.48/5 rDev -2.5%
A- Pours black with a creamy tan head. The cap is short lived but a nice frothy cloud and ring stay atop the ale. Nice spots of random webbed lace.
S- Dark roast profile with a kind of creamy caramel malt backdrop to it. Almost like a porter, I guess at lower than 5% that makes some sense. Cocoa is nice. A bit of vanilla.
T- Cocoa and caramel hit my palate first with slight earthy hops. Finish brings more of a roast malt feel and a bit more general hop flavor.
MF- Moderately thick body with less than a silky/creamy consistency than I would expect from the style. Carbonation is fairly low but fine for the rich flavors.
DB- A solid stout that reminds me more of the porters of today (porter v stout, who knows/cares). Brings some nice roast flavors to the table and drinks easily.
02-14-2011 02:57:47 | More by cbutova
3.25/5 rDev -9%
this beer came out very thick and dark. It left no head with barely any lace around the edges.
The nose was of all black and chocolate malt nothing more
Pretty bland but not bad flavor. All black and chocolate malts just like the nose with a slight bitterness at the end up but nothing too powerful.
This is a thick beer that drinks easily just because it doesn;t have any extreme flavor characteristics.
01-03-2011 01:21:31 | More by DrinkingDrake
3.68/5 rDev +3.1%
A: A thick head with big bubbles around rises to 2 finger but fades semi quickly to a 1/4 finger head covering and stops. The beer is basically midnight black with no light coming through.
N: Hmmm.... somewhat strange. Starts with some oatmeal and creamy goodness as expected, but also has a different aroma right there with it. It's like a blend of smoked malt, molasses, corn syrup, and some other light sweet aromas. Kinda strange, and hard to explain. Also a touch of roast and caramel malts. A slight earthy hop aroma too.
T: Starts thick and creamy, rich. More oatmeal and slight creamy chocolate milk. Has a slight earthy bitter hop addition too, that adds some definite flavor with the bitterness. Also some roast and smoked malt, as well as more caramel, molasses, and slight bready malts. I also get a hint of a sour flavor, that is very reminiscent of infections I used to get in early days of homebrewing. If it wasn't for that infection-esque flavor this would be pretty tasty. A little sweetness in there with all the syrups.
M: Mostly thick and rich, creamy, with lower but decent carbonation.
F: Finishes semi bitter with some lingering earthy hops. Mostly dry, but has a slight syrupy sticky sweetness lingering. A slight metallic flavor comes out a bit, and that slight sour infection taste is noticeable but dwindled a lot. A touch of lingering roasted malt.
07-23-2010 02:17:39 | More by jlindros
2.85/5 rDev -20.2%
I love oatmeal stouts and this one was good but nothing to write home about.
A: Almost black with a cute little 1/4 finger head. Laces a little. Looked great, but once I really got into it, I was unimpressed.
S: Slight coffee aromas but not much else. Really lacking in this department. Unless you have the nose of a bloodhound this one is going to go largely unnoticed.
T: Bitter dark chocolate tones mixed with coffee and others. A little bit of nutty tones and some other stuff I couldn't quite put my finger on. The chocolate really dominates this one. Pretty complex for a stout.
M: Sweet with very little hops. The typical "thick" feel in the mouth as would expect from an oatmeal stout.
D: Nice to enjoy with a meal but to heavy to drink more than a few.
A good all around average stout
04-11-2010 22:09:03 | More by JNeider
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A group in Charlottesville is showing the community how high-tech printers can create everyday items.
Tinkersmiths Makerspace demonstrated printing toys using three-dimensional plastic printers during a workshop at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library Sunday.
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Push from the depths of Agua Sarca Canyon to sky-scraping vistas atop North Sandia Rim on this 7-mile loop east of Albuquerque.
Irresistible to trail runners and hikers from all over the world, this classic, 7.1-mile climb to the Sandia Crest features sweeping vistas and challenging terrain.
Winding past steep canyon walls and ancient fossil beds, this 6.6-mile out-and-back in the Sandia Mountains rewards with an overlook across the Rio Puerco Valley.
Hike 11.2 miles and learn some local place names on this out-and-back to a secluded meadow high in the Sandia Mountains.
Climb through the sandy canyons and shrubby ridgelines of the Sandia Mountain Wilderness on this 5-mile out-and-back outside Albuquerque.
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Balance this 13.5-mile hinterland hike up the southern spine of the Sandia Mountains with a civilized finish--microbrews at the High Finance Restaurant.
Dayhike 5 to 15 miles through the golden hills above the city. The longer haul leads to a peak with fine views of the Sandias.
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A few more families are discovering the joys of wild horses and burros this summer.
In Kalispell in late June, 16 wild horses and 10 burros found good homes, and in early August, 14 more horses and six burros were placed during an adoption held in Billings.
Adopting a wild horse or a burro can be a rewarding experience. Ask past adopters why they chose to take home a wild horse or burro and you are bound to get a variety of responses. Some say it is for the romance, challenge, or opportunity to care for a small part of their western heritage. For many the answer is simply because they found it to be the best relationship they've had with a horse.
A few of these past adopters go out of their way to share their experiences and success stories. Often they will ask Nancy Bjelland, BLM adoption coordinator, if they can bring their wild horse back to an adoption event to show people how well the wild horse does with a little TLC.
But adopting is also a big responsibility. Individuals are agreeing to be caretakers of an animal that has had very little interaction with people. To help adopters be better prepared, the BLM offers horse training demonstrations whenever possible.
Attending the Montana adoptions, well known horse trainer Lesley Neuman offers both novice and experienced horsemen her tried and true gentling techniques. As she steps in the corral with a wild horse for the first time, Neuman shares insights from her published works, The First Touch - Gentling Your Mustang.
Recognizing that each horse has its own traits and personality, Neuman sets about getting acquainted with the animal through a series of calm, practiced motions. She patiently demonstrates techniques to the audience that "build trust, not fear" in the horse.
The response from the animal helps determine the next set of steps. Neuman says that when she gets in the pen with a horse, that's all there is, just her and the horse - and the horse tells her what to do. She continually watches for cues from the animal to determine when it is feeling a little stressed, or is gaining in curiosity and is more comfortable with the interaction. In the end, the audience is often in awe, as Neuman makes direct contact with her hand and the animal submits to having the halter removed.
Now residing in Oregon, Neuman has been working with wild horses for about 13 years and has conducted gentling demonstrations for the BLM for the past 10 years.
"A mustang is what I call a 'real horse,'" says Neuman. "It has to be, or it doesn't survive. If a wild horse has bad feet, or if it doesn't know how to be social, it won't make it in the wild. Once they have learned to trust humans, wild horses make wonderfully intelligent, sensitive, and devoted mounts that can do anything domestic horses can, plus they have built-in savvy and natural good manners."
The BLM holds wild horse and burro adoptions as a means of finding homes for displaced animals. A land management agency, the BLM follows a multiple-use mandate to care for public lands and its resources. With the passage of the wild free-roaming horses and burros act in 1971, the BLM was able to embrace the wild horse and burro as a natural resource. The BLM gathers wild horses and burros from the western range in order to maintain an ecological balance between wild horses and burros, native wildlife and domestic animals grazing on western public lands. The agency works hard to find homes for displaced animals.
To qualify to adopt, individuals must meet facility requirements and have an approved application. The minimum adoption fee, per animal, is $125. After caring for the animal for one year, the adopter is eligible to receive title or ownership from the federal government. For an adoption application, or for more information on the requirements, call toll free at 866-4 MUSTANGS. General information is available at BLM's website at www.blm.gov.


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Prior to ETSU: Finished runner-up in both the 2010 and 2011 Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) Class A-AA Girls' Singles State Championship... won the U16 girls' championship in both the 2009 Tennessee State Open Junior Championship and Closed Junior Championship... finished runner-up in the 2008 TSSAA Girls' Doubles State Championship... earned a 4.0 GPA at Elizabethton High School, including honors courses.
Personal: Born July 9, 1993... daughter of John and Terri Brumit... majoring in pharmacy.Honors2012 Atlantic Sun All-Freshman Team2012 Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team Singles Record2011-12 - 21-8 (7-1 A-Sun)Total --- 21-8 (7-1 A-Sun)
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January 29, 2008, the Minnesota Twins agreed to trade former Cy Young pitcher Johan Santana to the New York Mets for The Mets for four players: outfielder Carlos Gomez and pitchers Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra, and Kevin Mulvey.
The Twins needed the pitching of Santana during their division run in 2008, and the players they received in the trade did little to help them at the major league level. In time, the players, other than Guerra, would leave the Twins organization.
In December 2009, Phil Humber signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals and pitched in limited action. In December 2010, he was picked up on waivers by the Chicago White Sox. In 2011, Humber went 9-9 with a 3.75 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 163 innings pitched. Yesterday, the division rival Chicago White Sox starter became the 21st big-league pitcher in history throw for a perfect game with nine hitters going down with strikeouts.


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I think this would be a game changer IF it comes in under $2.5k.
It almost certainly will not be that cheap. I'd expect a camera that's billed as a 'mini 1D X' to be priced in the $3500-$4000 range.
That sounds about right on the price. Although it really depends on features. If it has new sensor tech that is very impressive, I could see it coming in over $4k. Rehash of the same sensor technology, but with 1DX AF system, great weather sealing, maybe 24 MP, then ~$3k.
From a structure standpoint it would put the 5DIII and the 7DII beneath the 1Dx at about the same price point with the 5DIII being FF aimed at event and portrait photographers and the 7DII being aimed at sport/wildlife photographers.
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The "Official" I apologize to Percy Harvin thread.
As anyone who frequents this site knows, I am not afraid to call out a player or coach if they are not living up to their potential. also, if a player is doing well I do my best to give them praise.
That being said, when there was a thread about drafting Harvin prior to his rookie year, I took an uncharacteristic stance against the notion of drafting him. There was no rhyme and no reason for it as I had never even seen so much as a video clip of him playing in college. Most of it was in jest to stir the pot and keep the conversation going but in the end the only thing that mattered was that I took the position that he would be a failure in the NFL.
Well, I may get critical of the players and coaches but I am man enough to admit when I am wrong and in this case I was as wrong as I have even been and to that point I apologize to Harvin and all of those who supported drafting him. What I have seen from him has impressed be beyond belief. For a guy his size he is a fearless blocker, and aggressive runner and he has shown he can be a weapon in the slot. On top of that he has shown that he can be a deep threat in the passing game and he is the best return man I have ever seen on a Vikings team in my life time.
If every player on the team gave the effort he does on every play I believe we would be in playoff contention even with the lack of talent on the team.
So in closing, Thanks Percy for displaying pride, a will to win and a desire that is all too lacking on the team and I hope you play for the Vikings for a long time.
Melodramatic much?Disclaimer: I'm an idiot.
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I've always had a wait and see approach toward him and he's been impressive. His strength and ability to push piles and drag groups of defenders has impressed me the most. His migraine issues and the Vikings inability to get him involved more on offense are going to prevent him from getting to Canton someday. He would be putting up Welker like numbers or better if we had better coaching.
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My only issue with Percy is durability and he a few games he has been on the sidelines in the second half where we need him to make a big play..
Percy is a bonafide stud. He's a little guy but god does he make up for it!
But your right, his migraines are a bit worrying. As my mom has them all the time, i know what it does to a person and i can only feel sorry for him.Rosie O'Donnell is a dude!
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I knew percy was going to be great! Do you know anything floyd? What does your name even mean!? How stoooopid!!!!!!!! Purple floyd!? Are you trying to copy the band or something?! I mean seriously are u lyk retarded!?I am NOT here to provide good football insight or rational observations. I am an emotional 19 year old Viking fan and I expect you to adjust your expectations from my posts.
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no kidding, i mean wtf? Purple Floyd. I mean, Pink floyd was a good band (even though the guy has a stupid name, I mean seriously, what parent names their kid Pink?), but weak screen name choice. I mean, might as well have just called yourself 12purplepride28... oops.


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No matter what the crisis, Longview Independent School District wants your children safe while they're at school. That's why they've been hosting an active shooter seminar at the LISD administration building in Longview.
Neighboring school districts and law enforcement were invited to the seminar, but they quickly found out it wasn't just about someone armed on campus.
"I want to personally challenge you to look beyond that, beyond just the school shooting and think what else can we do," said Shevis Moore.
Shevis Moore is with the Texas Association of School boards, and is Director of Loss Prevention, which basically means he helps school districts take a step back and look hard at the big picture.
Jody Clements, LISD Assistant Superintendent explained when he was superintendent at Kilgore he once had a tornado at 3:15, and had to bring the parents who were picking up their kids into the school for cover.
"What would happen if it doesn't go just like I think it's going to go, which it never does," Clements asked the crowd.
One thing they already have control of is parental notification. No matter what happens the people who need to know will know, and fast. LISD's Adam Holland knows School Messenger's software interface well.
"I want to send this to all staff and all students; that's 7,551 people," said Holland.
He can send recordings and emails to thousands of people in moments.
In the meeting Moore said he met the man who was principal at Columbine during the shooting.
"Most of them lost their marriages after the event, because the emotional weight on them that came along with recovery was so great that their relationships didn't stand it. They weren't prepared for it. Had they been prepared for it they could have taken themselves and their mates through recovery through counseling and things of that nature, and it would have been a different outcome. But there were people that had to retire because the emotional toll that it took on them also began to manifest physically as illnesses," Shevis Moore revealed.
Moore's message is that everyone needs to be more than alert, and more than prepared.
The meeting over the last two days addressed the armed gunman and storms, but also gas leaks, chemical spills, infectious diseases and other natural and man-made disasters.
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Colette A. Rickelman, of Effingham, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Effingham.
Following Colette's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A commital service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at St. Anthony Cemetery, Effingham. Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.bauerfh.com.
Colette was born June 10, 1926, in Teutopolis, the daughter of Bernard and Marie (Kralman) Huelsing. She married George F. Rickelman on Oct. 19, 1946, and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Effingham.
Colette is survived by her two sons, Thomas G. (Nan) of Decatur and Gerald K. (Becky) of Effingham; three grandsons, Colin of Decatur and Aaron and Tyler, both of Chesterfield, Mo.; great-grandson, MacRae of Decatur; brother, Vince (Ginny) of Teutopolis; three sisters, Micki (Mac) McDermott of St. Louis, Clarice (Joe) Grosso of Chicago and Pat (Ken) Donnelly of St. Louis.
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Englewood food center reports donations drop after Sandy, Thanksgiving handouts uncertain
ENGLEWOOD - Already stressed with a decline in donations and an uptick in clientele, the city's Center for Food Action headquarters took another hit after Hurricane Sandy, operating without power to feed families despite losing food from its own freezers.
The office, which serves 17 towns and normally functions six days a week, could not open its doors until Friday when streets were cleared of downed trees.
CFA served 65 families three days worth of food that day, up from the usual 25 or so families they serve normally. Five staff members used flashlights to get around and called clientele from their cellphones because phone lines were also down.
"It was the kind of day that you hope doesn't get repeated," Executive Director Patricia Espy said. "But it worked really surprisingly well."
By Monday morning, power and phones were restored, but the center was dealt the loss of $1,500 worth of food after nearly one week without electricity, Espy said.
The site's refrigerator and freezer stood practically empty Monday, but two pantry workers continued packing non-perishables for those who came to pick up.
Patrons who were set back by their own loss of food were grateful the center opened its doors.
"They were surely passing the blessing along," said Aurora Butler, a Teaneck client who was called to pick up a food package Friday.
But with Thanksgiving weeks away and donations in decline, Espy expressed concern the center won't have enough to hand out for its annual food drive where turkey dinners are given to those in need.
Espy said the decline in donations was mostly due to many having to deal with their own economic issues and after the hurricane - their own storm-related problems. She said many people who were once donors are now clientele.
As a result, the center spent $150,000 more on food than it normally would in previous years.
"We're going to need lots of food in order to pull this off," Espy said of the Thanksgiving drive.
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Cresskill's food pantry also opened and operated without power Saturday but only for a few hours during daylight. It served 25 people that day, according to the director of human services, Carolyn Schultz.
Despite losing some produce in the refrigerator, Schultz said everything in the freezer was saved thanks to a generator provided by the DPW. It will resume normal operating hours this week.
Closter's food bank was unaffected by the storm, having only stored non-perishables at the facility. The bank, which serves 25 families in the borough, is expected to open Thursday for clients and will open for walk-ins the following week, said Katie McDermott, a Food and Assistance Board member.
Both Cresskill and Closter food pantry operators say they are fortunate donations in those towns remain sufficient.
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I was attempting this no-heat curl tutorial from The Lipstick Diaries and I wasn't going to post anything about it...until the video I had planned for you guys stopped uploading after 401 out of 423 minutes. Am I bitter? You judge.
|Okay, I've calmed down.
Not enough to actually apply make up or touch up my
skin at all, but enough to write this post.
A few things when you attempt this:
- The top layer of my hair was much more curled -- I think it's because I started running out of room on the elastic when I got to the longer layers at the back. You can kind of tell in the picture below that the longest pieces of hair have a little body to them, but not really a curl like you see in my bangs.
- I kept worrying the headband would fall off my head. Granted, it didn't stay as far forward as I hoped; it kind of pulled back towards my crown, but I'm kind of glad that happened or I'd have super tight curls around my face and really loose ones everywhere else.
- Spray liberally with hairspray if your hair is as stick-straight as mine. I'm going to play with the idea of hitting it with my hair dryer's hot then cool blast.
- The tutorial was for vintage curls but since my hair is so resistant to heat-less curl, it just ended up looking like beachy waves.
- I'm so into this heat-less thing. Big sweeping declaration: this year, my hair will be long AND healthy! It has been said, it shall be done!


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Sleep. We know what happens when we don't get enough. We might plow through the day a little tired, cranky and maybe not at our intellectual best. But sleep does more than influence whether we have a good day. Its restorative nature is essential for a healthy mind and body.
Neuroscientist Marie Hayes has studied sleep neurophysiology and behavior, including movement and arousal, in the youngest of humans for more than 27 years. Hayes focuses on the consequences of prenatal exposure to alcohol, opiates and other drugs on the developing brain.
Infants of mothers with alcohol and opiate addiction show complicated sleep disorders that her laboratory has demonstrated to be associated with withdrawal syndrome, cognitive deficits and severe sleep deprivation. Her work is contributing to our understanding of just how important sleep is in the third trimester of gestation and the first few years of life, when the brain undergoes some of its most dramatic neuroplasticity development, organizing critical neural networks.
The research sheds light on the implications of sleep deprivation in some of our highest-risk babies, many born to socio-economically challenged families.
"Poverty and associated survival stress is the context in which addiction and poor maternal health emerge," says Hayes, a University of Maine psychology professor and an allied senior research scientist with the Maine Institute for Human Genetics and Health (MIHGH) in Bangor and Brewer, Maine. "For the fetus, prenatal exposure to substances of abuse creates probabilistic risk for brain development dependent on genetic susceptibility, dose and timing."
The developing brain is vulnerable to cumulative effects of poor sleep, which manifests as sleep deprivation, a serious health condition that affects all physiological systems, says Hayes. Newborns typically require at least 16 hours of sleep daily, usually in a series of three- or four-hour periods the first few weeks, but continue to need 12 or more hours per day throughout and beyond the first year. Significant brain and body growth occurs during sleep.
Hayes and an interdisciplinary team have combined technological invention with human health research to break new ground in assessing infant sleep and the effects on neurodevelopment when sleep regulation is impaired. Her current research, the Maine Infant Follow-Up Project, is funded by a $337,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health and involves collaborators from Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) and Acadia Hospital, both in Bangor, Maine, MIHGH and UMaine.
"We've been pursuing the cause of SIDS for many years and we're not getting many clues," says Hayes, who worked closely with Dr. Paul Tisher, former chief medical officer and director of the Narcotic Treatment Program at Acadia. "We haven't made any progress since the 'Back to Sleep' campaign to encourage sleeping on the back. This resulted from the finding that SIDS victims were typically found prone (facedown) in their cribs, so the urgency is there."
Hayes' project involves about 150 mothers and infants from Penobscot and Washington counties in Maine, which have a disproportionately high incidence of drug and alcohol abuse. Hayes, with Ph.D. students Jonathan Paul, Beth Logan and Nicole Heller, and study coordinator Deborah Morrison, examine brain waves and motor movements during sleep of high-risk and well newborns, following the infants through their first year.
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EPA staff recommends dramatically lowering acceptable level for ozone (smog) pollution.The 597-page proposal: http://t.co/rjsDtjXiQX - 4 hours 28 min
Canada's budget cuts to enviro programs: "All of the staff are affected by the fact that there is no #oilsands work" http://t.co/MDy4WWmFz7 - 4 hours 59 min
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A jury in Ludington has found Sean Phillips (father of "Baby Kate") guilty of unlawful imprisonment.
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The charges of unlawful imprisonment stem from the disappearance of Baby Kate, which prosecutors claim he caused.


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We Americans love to show our patriotic pride. You can find Old Glory in front of, hanging from, or pasted on public and private property everywhere. We love our country, but do we know our country? Can we remember and recite the teachings of our founding fathers? It's time for the citizenship test. We'll take 3 questions from the exam and see if people can pass.
We will start at the top.
Ron Cross chairs the Columbia County Commission. He loves his country and he knows his stuff...
First question: Which president was the first Commander-In-Chief of the U.S. military?
Was it Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Washington, or Abraham Lincoln?
Ron Cross, Columbia County Commission Chair: "George Washington."
Not bad, Mr. Chairman...
Next question: How many Senators are there in Congress?
Is it 100, 50, based on the population, or 435?
Cross: "2 for each state. 100."
Correct again...
How bout this one? What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?
Are they called the Preamble, the Articles of Confederation, or the Bill of Rights?
Cross: "The Bill of Rights."
He's good!
Cross says it's important for today's Americans to know where they came from and how we all got here: "We got a great debt to all those people that came before us that let me sit here and talk with you and you film what we're doing, with no fear of anybody. The freedom of the press, the freedom to express your opinion is just taken for granted."
Brad Means, reporting: "So, how do we make sure that our citizens know enough about our country? Well, Chairman Cross says a lot of it starts with educating young people. And, a lot of it, he says, starts with programs that are already in place."
Cross: "One thing that we got that Augusta has also is these youth leadership classes where they come to Commission meetings and watch things that go on. And, we encourage them to take up more of a public stance and get involved with committees, and because some of those should be the people sitting in my seat, 10 or 15 years from now."
So, we took the citizenship test to a couple of younger citizens.
Brad: "Which president was the first Commander-In-Chief of the U.S. military. Was it Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln?"
Hannah Baker, of Evans, GA: "George Washington?"
Brad: "You are correct."
Not bad, but room for improvement...
Brad: "How many Senators are there in Congress? 100, 50, based on the size of the population, or 435 senators?"
Torie Montgomery, Evans, GA: "I don't know. 435?"
Keep studying...maybe one day...
Rodney Brown: "George Washington."
We can all make a perfect score and call ourselves perfect patriots and proud Americans.


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One state lawmaker is raising serious questions about who's holding the Department of Children Services accountable after the deaths of two Smyrna toddlers.
Rep. Sherry Jones, D-Nashville, has called for an outside investigation into how DCS handled the case. But, she said that's a challenge now because the department doesn't have as much oversight as they once did.
DCS said that's not the case, they are still monitored by an outside set of eyes.
As you may remember, this all became an issue last year when Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey disbanded the legislative committee that oversaw DCS.
Since then, Jones says the department has slipped and she questions whether or not the agency could have done more to protect two children who recently died after police say they were left in a hot car by their mother.
Savanna and Daniel died earlier this month after they were trapped in a hot car. Their mother, Samantha Harper, has been charged with their deaths. According to investigators, she told police she left them in the car and went back inside to sleep.
The Channel 4 I-Team uncovered DCS had investigated their mother before. In fact, according to a September 2011 LaVergne police report, the agency was alerted the toddlers may have been in danger nearly a year before they died.
DCS said legally they can't tell us what their findings were or whether they took any action.
Now, the agency is once again involved, this time they're doing their own investigation into how the case was handled.
Jones said when there was a full-time legislative oversight committee, the select committee on children and youth, DCS was forced to come before lawmakers to answer all their questions. Even though that committee no longer exists, DCS's Executive Director of Child Safety Carla Aaron said they are still held accountable by several outside agencies.
As for the deaths of Savanna and Daniel, DCS said they can't go into the details of that investigation other than to say it's ongoing, and they expect to have their findings by October 1.
DCS said there still is a legislative committee that looks at how they handle cases. It's called the Second Look Committee. But, they don't look at every case. It's only a random sampling.
We also called Ramsey about this story, his communications director Adam Kleinheider gave us this statement:
"Oversight is a critically important function of the legislature and has been improved by putting oversight authority in the more accountable standing committees. What the legislature removed last session was a layer of unnecessary bureaucracy that cost taxpayers over a million dollars a year, not the commitment to oversight. Oversight remains a mission of the legislature's standing committees."
Copyright 2012 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.
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A photo of Nicholas playing with his new device!
This past year, CMA's training staff has been working closely with entrepreneurs Don and Cindy Lang, who create environmental enrichment devices for marine mammals. We received our first device from the Langs, a bubble machine for Winter, Panama, and Hope, at the beginning of this year. We are pleased to announce that our second device is finally here!
This device is for Nicholas, CMA's only male dolphin. It works like the game "Simon Says"; the device is capable of playing different music note sequences, and each music note corresponds to a different light. The trainer plays a sequence and Nicholas has to repeat the sequence by using paddles in his water. Each paddle represents a different note, and when he gets the sequence correct, he is rewarded. The device is designed to tap into Nicholas's cognitive and creative abilities. Come up to Dolphin Terrace at CMA to see it in action!