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How do you plan to file your taxes this year? Millions of Americans continue to pay hundreds of dollars to storefront tax offices, when in many cases, that's no longer necessary because of a cheaper alternative.
The IRS is now open for business for the 2014 tax season, meaning you can file your taxes as soon as you receive your W-2 and 1099s. But before you head on down to your local tax office...stop! Ask yourself why you are paying someone to do your taxes, when you probably can do it yourself for free.
Simple Filing Turns Into Huge Bill
Last year when Megan Bader needed to file her taxes, she went to a storefront tax preparer. Bad idea. She says her simple filing turned into a huge bill.
"She explained what I was signing. I trusted what I was signing was what she was telling me. And she ended up charging me over $420 to do my taxes," said Bader.
More than $400 for what Bader says was a little more than an EZ form.
"I have nothing to claim: no kids, no property, no house," said Bader.
It turns out she could have done it herself online, and saved that $400.
Ways To File
Every year, people pay hundreds of dollars to tax prep services needlessly, when they could have filed for free through the IRS website, which links you to more than a dozen different companies.
The biggest requirement for 2014 is you must earn less than $58,000 a year. Since 70 percent of taxpayers meet that requirement, it's not a problem for most people. The only real catch is you may still have to pay $30 to file your state return. If your return becomes complicated, due to investments or child support, you may have to pay, as well.
Still, it's pocket change compared to giving $100, $200, even $400 to a storefront tax preparer who probably is not even an accountant.
Bottom Line
If you have a complex return, you understandably may not want to do it yourself. Consider a preparer who is also a professional accountant, that way they have the proper background to handle complicated tax issues, so you don't waste your money.
With the 2014 tax season here, the IRS reminds taxpayers to be aware that tax-related scams using the IRS name escalate this time of year. Click here for information and tips to protect yourself from identity theft.
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Quotes of the day from previous years:
- 2004
- Love loves to love love. ~ James Joyce in Ulysses
- 2005
- I observed, "Love is the fulfilling of the law, the end of the commandment." It is not only "the first and great" command, but all the commandments in one. "Whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, if there be any virtue, if there be any praise," they are all comprised in this one word, love. ~ John Wesley (born 17 June 1703 — but this was in Old Style reckonings, actually 28 June by the modern Gregorian calendar)
- selected by Kalki
- 2006
- Some would say that it is too idealistic to believe in a society based on tolerance and the sanctity of human life, where borders, nationalities and ideologies are of marginal importance. To those I say, this is not idealism, but rather realism, because history has taught us that war rarely resolves our differences. Force does not heal old wounds; it opens new ones. ~ Mohamed ElBaradei (born 17 June 1942)
- proposed by Kalki
- 2007
- Nothing you do, however many of us you kill, will stop that flight to our cities where freedom is strong and where people can live in harmony with one another. Whatever you do, however many you kill, you will fail. ~ Ken Livingstone (born 17 June 1945)
- proposed by InvisibleSun
- 2008
- Our security strategies have not yet caught up with the risks we are facing. The globalization that has swept away the barriers to the movement of goods, ideas and people has also swept with it barriers that confined and localized security threats. ~ Mohamed ElBaradei
- proposed by Kalki
- 2009
- Whether one believes in evolution, intelligent design, or Divine Creation, one thing is certain. Since the beginning of history, human beings have been at war with each other, under the pretext of religion, ideology, ethnicity and other reasons. And no civilization has ever willingly given up its most powerful weapons. We seem to agree today that we can share modern technology, but we still refuse to acknowledge that our values — at their very core — are shared values. ~ Mohamed ElBaradei
- proposed by Kalki
- 2010
- The result of the struggle between the thought and the ability to express it, between dream and reality, is seldom more than a compromise or an approximation. ~ M. C. Escher
- proposed by Kalki
- 2011
- In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power...
Green Lantern's light!
~ Green Lantern ~
- proposed by Kalki
- 2012
|My work is a game, a very serious game.
|~ M. C. Escher ~
- proposed by Kalki
- 2013
|The global community has become irreversibly interdependent, with the constant movement of people, ideas, goods and resources. In such a world, we must combat terrorism with an infectious security culture that crosses borders — an inclusive approach to security based on solidarity and the value of human life. In such a world, weapons of mass destruction have no place.
|~ Mohamed ElBaradei ~
- proposed by Kalki
- 2014
|We must abandon the unworkable notion that it is morally reprehensible for some countries to pursue weapons of mass destruction, yet morally acceptable for others to rely on them for security — and indeed to continue to refine their capacities and postulate plans for their use.
|~ Mohamed ElBaradei ~
- proposed by Liquidice5
- 2015
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Films and gramophone records, music, books and buildings show clearly how vigorously a man's life and work go on after his death, whether we feel it or not, whether we are aware of the individual names or not. There is no such thing as death according to our view! ~ Martin Bormann (born June 17)
- 4 because death is never an end, and life will always continue in memories. Zarbon 04:17, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
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- 2 InvisibleSun 23:19, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
We have severely underestimated the Russians, the extent of the country and the treachery of the climate. This is the revenge of reality. ~ Heinz Guderian (born June 17)
- 3 because the mistake of Napoleon was the same as evidenced here, the power of Russia's winter was unparalleled. Zarbon 04:38, 18 April 2008 (UTC)
- 2 Kalki 23:03, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
- 3 InvisibleSun 23:19, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
You hit somebody with your fist and not with your fingers spread. ~ Heinz Guderian (born June 17)
- 3 because this is a good comparison between tank attacks and actual fighting. Zarbon 06:47, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
- 2 Kalki 23:03, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
- 1 InvisibleSun 23:19, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
We live in a beautiful and orderly world, not in a chaos without norms, as we sometimes seem to. ~ M. C. Escher
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Baseball Prospectus: Extra Innings - a worthwhile read
At my library last week, I pIcked up a copy of "Extra Innings" from Baseball Prosepectus. It is well worth reading. The parts I really enjoyed were related to use of bullpens and how to construct a bullpen. In the section on constructing a pen, there was some great information on cost per WAR for by position (starter, reliever, fielders) and variability from one year to the next. It was really enlightening. I'd do a full review, but I'm, uh, booked right now at work. And if you do not have a card for your local library, GET ONE. Remember: you are not a Braves fan, and you can read.


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SWAMPSCOTT — The Coast Guard discontinued a massive search for missing kayaker Maryan Lisovich tonight at 7:30. Area police have been notified and will continue to search onshore, according to Swampscott police Sgt. Tim Cassidy.
"We went all out on it," said Brian Fleming, the civilian command duty officer of the Coast Guard Sector Boston. "There was a high probability of success had the person been on the surface."
The 23-year-old man paddled away from Swampscott Harbor's Fisherman's Beach at 4 p.m. on Saturday without a life jacket. By 6 p.m., he was overdue and a friend contacted police.
Lisovich's blue kayak was found on Eisman's Beach along with a paddle and yellow oars.
A Coast Guard helicopter hovered over the waters of Eisman's Beach on Saturday night, using search lights to illuminate the nearby rocky shore. Marblehead and Swampscott harbormaster boats, police, and fire personnel also responded. When it began to rain hard around 9 p.m., the helicopter stopped its search.
The overall effort continued, however, involving Coast Guard vessels from Boston, Gloucester and Point Allerton in Hull; the state police; and the Environmental Police. At any one time, according to Fleming, six to seven boats were in the water. In addition, the Coast Guard cutter Hammerhead was sent from Woods Hole.
From the air, three helicopter searches were initiated and one using a Coast Guard jet from Air Station Cape Cod. More than 400 square nautical miles were covered, and the various vessels traveled an accumulated 836 nautical miles.
Initially, the search centered on an area near where the kayak was launched.
"As time goes by," Fleming said, "the search area gets bigger."
Next, a computer simulation was used to chart ocean currents on the possibility that the missing man had drifted out the sea.
"I've been doing this 38 years," Fleming said, "and this was as comprehensive a search as we've ever done."
All that was recovered was a drifting life jacket and an empty dinghy. Though neither contained a name, the Coast Guard was able to find the owners of both.
Staff writer Ethan Forman contributed to this story.


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Dozens of wild boars have turned up dead this month around a beach in western France, officials say, as they suspect poisonous blue-green algae for the deaths. Three dead boars were found on Wednesday at the mouth of the Gouessant estuary in Brittany, an AFP journalist witnessed, bringing to 31…
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The City of Cape Coral and Cape firefighters backed down from an intense battle over aging and failing equipment. The union wanted a new position to oversee all the maintenance concerns. Amid growing public pressure, Cape Coral City Manager John Szerlag ordered a full report on the current system.
One clear thing emerges from this lengthy report - there's plenty of work to do before public safety concerns fade away.
We spent the day pouring through the committee's findings.
They've outlined a laundry list of steps the city must take to ensure first responders are placed in the best possible equipment on the road.For years, cash strapped Cape Coral put off replacing vital public safety equipment and filling needed positions.The move left the city division "Fleet Maintenance Services" plagued with problems.
A committee - made up of the city's fire chief, police chief, Public Works, and union leaders - finds their weakness abundant.The list includes poor communication, lack of training, and poor scheduling - just to name a few.
The solutions include new spending - such as hiring a new fleet administrator, outlining and funding a five year replacement plan and improving maintenance reporting.
The committee also calls for a new job to be formed in fire rescue to strictly deal with equipment issues.
We reached out to the city's fire chief and union president to talk about what this means for public safety moving forward - they all declined to speak with us.
Instead, they say they'll address the report at Monday's Cape Coral City Council meeting.
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RALEIGH — After nearly 30 years working for Raleigh, assistant city manager Dan Howe announced his retirement Friday amid efforts to reorganize city administration.
Howe, 58, has held the position since 2004 and helped preside over downtown's revitalization and a decade of growth for the city. He said he'd been considering retirement for awhile and timed his departure with changes in the manager's office.
City Manager Ruffin Hall, who started last November, plans to add two more assistant city managers, each overseeing specific city departments. He plans to fill those positions this summer.
"I felt like it's a good opportunity to give Ruffin a chance to craft his team around him," Howe said.
Howe joined city hall in 1985 as a city planner and held four other positions as he rose through the ranks. In recent years, he has worked on plans to reopen Fayetteville Street and build a new convention center.
"I've been incredibly proud to be involved with the downtown renaissance," he said. "We've created an incredible city."
Last fall, Howe led a task force of nonprofit leaders and business owners to develop a plan for feeding the homeless and indigent in Moore Square. He's the third high-ranking administrator to depart since longtime city manager Russell Allen's firing last year.
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If Obamacare is so wonderful why don't our politicians have the health care also, as they are to have nothing better than the American people?
The politicians should have to pay a premium for health care, as they can well afford it.
And when it comes to taxes, all loopholes must be closed for the really wealthy, and they should pay more in taxes. This would help the American people immensely because they can well afford this (the politicians, that is).
No voting themselves raises at anytime -- let the voters decide on this.


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Dream house in Cananea in Sao Paulo
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- sleeps 8
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Beautiful wooden house built thirty years completely renovated, tastefully decorated, is 50 meters from the beach in an area of ??500 square meters.
The ideal place to rest and enjoy. Totally virgin and unspoilt beach with only 6 kiosks The house was always looked after by the owners with great affection. It has air conditioning, ceiling fans in all environments.
We all bedding, new pillows and duvets and high quality.
The well-tended garden with beautiful flowers, trees and a wood deck for relaxing and sunbathing. We can arrange for a tidy daily if necessary cleanups.
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- family
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- We have two very comfortable double rooms and one single room with 2 beds with lockers. In two double bedrooms have air conditioning and ceiling fan. In the only single ceiling fan room. The room is very comfortable, have all the cookware, utensils grill (new) cutlery, cups, plates, complete set of new iron pots. The bathroom with shower, electric shower.
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Grace S. Brush, a Johns Hopkins University professor of geography and environmental engineering, will deliver the 12th annual Geddes W. Simpson Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Buchanan Alumni House at the University of Maine.
"A Paleoecological Record of Long-Term Connections Between Land and Water" is the title of Brush's free public lecture in the McIntire Room. For more information, or to make disability accommodations, contact Michelle Cormier at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Brush has conducted pioneering studies on plant pollen and microscopic organisms in sediment. Her findings have furthered understanding about how and when humans first cleared East Coast forests and how resulting changes in sediment loads and water chemistry modified estuarine ecosystems.
Jeffery Mills, University of Maine Foundation president, will welcome guests. Sean Smith, UMaine assistant professor with a joint appointment with Maine Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SSI) and UMaine's School of Earth and Climate Sciences, will introduce Brush. In 2001, family and friends of distinguished UMaine researcher and professor Geddes W. Simpson established the lecture series at the University of Maine Foundation in his honor. Individuals who deliver lectures have provided significant insight into areas where science and history intersect.


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Dundee India Pale Ale - Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.
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Ratings: 701 | Reviews: 354 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by PolarBear3:
3.23/5 rDev -0.6%
A - Poured a orange/amber in colour with light frothy white head that dissipates slowly.
S - Very sweet citrus aromas , orange with sweet malts.
T - Sweet malts and light grainy notes with orange and some lemon and a little candy before a slightly bitter finish.
M - Medium body with med to high carbonation
O - A very refreshing beer that goes down fairly well but there are definately better IPA's out there.
03-01-2012 10:21:36 | More by PolarBear3
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North Carolina
3.28/5 rDev +0.9%
Hmm Amarillo and Simcoe hops eh my favorite,poured a clear light golden with a thinner white head that left spotty lace behind as it settled quickly.The hops are there in the nose but they need a little push to really come out the piney/grassy notes are there and are appetizing but not real assertive., a toasty lightly sweet caramel bas is there as well.Pretty ho hum beer for a beer at 60 IBU's and dry hopped in storage a lighter piney hop character slightly resiny a sweetish malt base is just as big as the hop character,somewhat bland.I didnt have real high expectations but this isnt far from being really good just a little "push".
11-03-2006 21:40:04 | More by oberon
3.28/5 rDev +0.9%
Dundee India Pale ale, 6.7% alcohol poured into a dogfish goblet.
A- Pours a golden copper hued fluid that produces a light head that sinks to a tightly bubbled top. Some lacing sticks to the sides of the glass but not much for style.
S- Subtle hops (Citrus, grass and pine) show in the nose with a little malt sweetness.
T-M- Upfront is a clean and crisp bitter bite that smoothes it's way over the tongue easily.
Doesn't linger very long or give as big of a bite as any other ipa i've had, but clean at that. Hops are charactorized as grassy and lightly piney. Alcohol heat is appearent but not offensivly. Smooth and watery for a 6.3%
alcohol beer but interesting at that, very drinkable.
I could drink this on tap for a cheap happy hour price.
03-27-2011 23:58:28 | More by wesbrownyeah
3.73/5 rDev +14.8%
Review from BeerAdvocate magazine Vol. II Issue VII:
Look at Dundee, new labels and marketing. They're certainly not the new kids on the block, but this IPA jumped into the market about two years ago, sporting a true modern American-style hopping of Amarillo and
Bright and shiny copper hue, decent head retention with some sporadic stickage. Sweet and herbal hop aroma of mandarin oranges, freshly cut grass and faint powdered aspirin. A bit of sweet biscuity malt in the nose as well. Big on crispness with a fluffy medium body. Dull bitter hop bite from a broader hop flavor that throws thick herb (nearly aspirin-like), spearmint and leaf at the taste buds. Maltiness has a semi-restrained character with a mild sweetness throughout and a juicy kernel of toasted biscuit in the middle. Very clean palate here. The alcohol is a little bit warming with a quick punch of pepper spiciness. Finishes a little dry with more of that dull bitterness.
Bitterness is the star here, with the beer being so clean it might be letting the hops come through a bit too much, as they step all over the malt. Not to nitpick ... a little bit more maltiness to balance would not hurt, but regardless, it is certainly drinkable and within its style.
09-10-2010 17:58:06 | More by BeerAdvocate
2.75/5 rDev -15.4%
12-29-2013 22:51:16 | More by TTripp725
New York
3.63/5 rDev +11.7%
Presentation: Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: It has nice amber color with good clarity and a thin foamy head that is off white in color.
Smell: The aroma is light with a pleasant citrus hop scent over a faint malt note.
Taste/Mouth feel: It has a mellow pine and citrus hop tone balanced by a thin malt presence. The palate has a smooth mouth feel with a light to medium body and mild carbonation.
Notes: Basic, smooth, and safe. It has a simple, never over the top flavor that is enjoyable but not one that you would say I need to get more of that.
06-15-2008 19:34:29 | More by generallee
3.75/5 rDev +15.4%
08-20-2012 05:28:58 | More by nstroup
2.25/5 rDev -30.8%
04-09-2013 03:02:20 | More by SmellsofMahagony
3.5/5 rDev +7.7%
07-03-2013 03:49:18 | More by TimoP
Rhode Island
1.75/5 rDev -46.2%
08-15-2014 19:07:21 | More by Doomcifer
3.7/5 rDev +13.8%
A- shiny coppery gold with amazing clarity and a long lasting white head that leaves perfect lacing.
S- hop candy, orange marmalade, and, as strange as it sounds, a tiny touch of caramelized onions. Smells very good, the onion smell seems like a mix of the malt and hops.
T- similar to the smell this is a hoppy citrus bomb. Orange candy, marmalade, and plenty of sweetness without any discernible malt flavors. Finishes fairly bitter and piney though not overly strong for the style. Could use a touch more malt character.
M- moderate carbonation and body, could be a bit bubblier.
O- definitely the best I've had in this Dundee line of beers. Beautiful to look at and with just enough of a "what's that?" Factor to keep me interested. Not the greatest IPA out there but plenty bitter and hard to beat for the price.
11-14-2013 00:05:39 | More by Guden
New York
3.38/5 rDev +4%
12 ounce bottle no freshness info offered. Pours pretty bland looking amber with a long lasting tan head that leaves plenty of sticky, thick lacing. Sweet malt dominant nose, this is pretty dull flavor wise for an American pale ale, more British in style to my taste buds. Lacking any real hop attack. Just some late resiny bitterness picked up in the finish. I wasnt expecting much and thats what I got. Decent at best or if in a pinch for anything better then BMC.
02-03-2007 02:55:26 | More by Billolick
3.38/5 rDev +4%
The beer poured a clear, amber color with a nice head, but very little carbonation was visible in the glass.
The smell was crisp with floral hints. Not much surprise there.
There was a heavy hoppiness to it, but not overpowering. It was smoother than most IPAs I have tried. It was best before it warmed toward room temperature.
08-27-2008 15:42:53 | More by nem2006
3.38/5 rDev +4%
The beer pours a clear orange color with a small white head. The aroma is some grassy and citrus hops with some bready malt. There is also some soapiness in the aroma. The flavor is heavy on the bready malt with some perfume and floral hops. There is also some toffee and citrus mixed in, but overall the bready and flowers dominates the flavor. Not offensive, but nothing too good about the beer. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation. There are better far better IPAs out there.
04-04-2011 01:27:00 | More by Mora2000
3.5/5 rDev +7.7%
07-28-2013 13:50:39 | More by westcott
2/5 rDev -38.5%
08-13-2013 00:41:31 | More by Hugh37
3.93/5 rDev +20.9%
Poured cold from the bottle.
This beer poured a nice, amber colour, typical of IPAs, with virtually no head, also typical of most IPAs. Subtle hop nose with a slight citrus scent. The taste is not as up-front with the hop bitterness, like most IPAs, but has a great citrus-hop flavour. Very balanced and very enjoyable because of the focus on flavour over bitterness. There is a faint peach/mango/tangerine flavour to it that is quite enjoyable.
Would I buy it again? Yes. Unlike the rest of the beers that Dundee makes, this one I would buy again.
12-17-2012 06:42:47 | More by NilocRellim
2.58/5 rDev -20.6%
12oz bottle poured into a Duvel Tulip. I got a case for $8.99 (.37¢ a bottle is an amazing deal), I've never had anything by Dundee before, I knew it was Gennesse's craft brand so my expectations weren't too high.
Pours a nice deep amber with a good one fingered fluffy white head that fades real quick, leaving a bit of lacing. Nose is very tame, it's more malty than anything else, maybe a bit of grassy hops but that's it.
I'll expo what others have said, its more of a pale ale than an IPA but less hoppy and crisp than snpa. It's quite malty, actually pretty well balanced but I'd like a much more prominate hop note than this. I'd say it's more like an English IPA than an American IPA. There's a bit of an odd finish that's a bit vegital but there's a light caramel note that balances it quite well.
Mouthfeel is fairly good, it's light and sharp with good carbonation and fairly malty. It's pretty drinkable for what it is. If price isn't an issue, skip this, but at $8.99/case it's way better than most macro stuff.
09-04-2010 19:56:11 | More by kingcrowing
New York
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11-15-2011 16:22:53 | More by mjtiernan
New York
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06-27-2012 00:57:57 | More by Milkysunshine
New York
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poured into a fluted pint glass. pours a golden copper color, a little orange. a nice big billowy frothy head with some really nice lace, which is a totally different appearence than the other dundee beers, usually fizzy with poor retention. well this one has some great retention and lots of sticky foam on the side.
a nice hoppy aroma, definatly not kicking your teeth out, but its there. piney, kinda earthy hops. smells like some pellet hops before you throw them in the pot. maybe just a touch of malt in the aroma, but hardly detectable.
prolly the best beer in the dundee variety pack, but that really isnt saying much. some biscuity, slightly buttery malts giveway to rather nasty metallic taste. some earthy, grassy hops, maybe a tiny bit of pine showing up. a little spicy. finishs with a lingering hop bitterness, but again, nothing strong. metallic malt like flavor in the finish as well.
a tad too much carbonation. a little on the fizzy side, but nothing like the other beers. medium to light body. no resiny, oily in the mouth feel like you usually get from ipas, exspecially double ipas. the metallic flavors ruin the mouthfeel a little as well.
decent drinkability, but not worth ever trying after the second bottle in my 12 pack. i wouldnt reccomend it and would suggest pretty much any popular ipa well over this one. but its drinkable for sure and prolly pretty easy to session if you so choose so, but so yourself a favor and stay away from dundee. average to a little below average beers is all they make. the same brewery that makes genny light and genny cream ale, so that cant be too great.
04-09-2010 03:09:01 | More by dogfishandi
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Thanks for sharing Nathan!
Dark and clear auburn and orange with a small off-white head. Leaves little lacing down the glass. Looks thin and oily.
Sweet and bready malt character is front and center, with a mild inclusion of pine-forward hops, but only behind a sweet, toffee, and very malty aroma.
Relatively sweet IPA--lots of toffee, caramel, and a bit of syrup, along with a touch of floral, stinging hops and a bite of alcohol.
Thin to medium mouthfeel and somewhat oily and harsh.
A very average, though far too malty, IPA.
09-06-2011 22:47:13 | More by ehammond1
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12-16-2011 00:45:07 | More by tyleeis
3/5 rDev -7.7%
07-30-2013 03:17:48 | More by Cynic-ale
2.36/5 rDev -27.4%
Poured into becker pint glass (from a twist-off bottle...shows what audience they're catering to); clear golden orange with a minimal white head that fades to a ring of foam almost instantly. Smell is toasted cereal malts, almost no hop smell present. Not a good start to an IPA...let's press on. Taste is just as weak as the smell; thin cereal grains are the malt flavor which dominates, no hop flavor at all except for a mild bitterness which is nearly pushed aside in the aftertaste by a corn-like flavor. Lacing is pretty nice...but otherwise this is a mess of a beer. Genessee should stick to the tasteless light lagers they know, because they are way out of their depth with any more respectable style.
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Dundee India Pale Ale from Genesee Brewing Co. / Dundee Brewing Co.
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Welcome to the new acadamic year. Having just started my thesis year this is the start of something terrible, by all accounts.
As a piece of information the structure for the year has been reviewed. The research for the year has already started and forms a large part of the first term. So far things seem to be going well and any major problems with the new system and the staff were ironed out with the tutors at the course committee today.
Things are changing bit by bit, but hopefully the RIAI will give the DIT a good kick up the ass mid December.
Any ideas out there on keeping the RIAI on the students side would be greatly appreciated.
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The Phillies' 2013 season has been over for quite some time now, even though they stopped playing games less than a month ago. But now that we've had some time to ruminate about the fail-quake (fail-nado? fail-icane?) that was this past baseball season, it's time to vote for this year's player awards.
Over the next week, I'll be publishing polls for the various player awards: most valuable player, least valuable player, Cy Young, the anti-Cy Young (if you have an idea for a name for that award, please put it in the comments), reliever of the year, rookie of the year (Henry Rowengartner is sadly not eligible), and minor league player of the year. While you vote, the TGP staff will be voting in their own poll, and next week I'll publish the results of each category day-by-day. Individual staff choices will be made public, and each writer will have a paragraph to defend their choice. Staff members who do not vote will have their choices selected by me, and I will be merciless.
Today, we're starting with most valuable player. Don't see your choice on there? That's probably because you want to pick Michael Martinez, so too bad. I culled the list of 50+ Phillies players down to the guys who played the most, plus two starting pitchers. If your choice truly isn't listed, then make your case in the comments. That's what the comments are there for!
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HEAT oven to 400ºF.
FOLD up all sides of each of 4 large sheets heavy-duty foil to form 1-inch rim; spray with cooking spray. Combine rice, water and taco seasoning; spoon onto foil. Top with remaining ingredients.
BRING up foil sides; fold to make 4 packets. Place in 15x10x1-inch pan.
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I have more to show you than just this, but I couldn't wait to put it up. I'm so excited about this project! Angela wanted a big, beautiful peacock tattoo on her arm. I am really stoked to work on it again. Check it out:
I've been busy the last week or so, but that's all I'm showing off for now. Other than tattooing I've been knitting, hanging out with my guy on New Year's Day, seeing movies, watching soccer (Everton! Who wants an Everton crest? I'll cut you a sweet deal), and of course eating black-eyed peas for luck on the first day of the year as well. I didn't know until I moved up here that, apparently, that's a southern tradition only. Don't worry, I got some collards in too.
On the work front, I've got a painting date with Alice next week and lots of fun things lined up – today I'm doing a big Pacific Northwest love tattoo on one of our lovely shop-girls, Candace! Yesterday I started a big coverup, of which I will post photos in a few days.
Hope the start of your 2012 has been as good as mine. See you soon!


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Cypress String Quartet
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Please follow the "CONCERTS" link in the menu above for schedule details for the current season. We offer a season membership subscription as well as single concert tickets. You can find ticket information and driving directions to the concert venue using the menu above.
The Society also offers an several Educational Outreach WORKSHOPs for Brevard music students with one of the season's internationally renowned ensembles. This is a unique opportunity for students to interact with great musicians and is one of the benefits that the Melbourne Chamber Music Society provides to the local students.
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Balsamic vinegar became the vinegar of choice for the gourmet cook in the United States in the early 1980s. Nevermind the fact that this marvelous vinegar has been around since 1046. According to Waverly Root (The Food of Italy), it was in 1046 that Bonifacio di Canossa presented a barrel of it to the Emperor Henry III as a coronation gift.
In Modena, Italy, aceto balsamico is as precious as liquid gold and has as many users that look to it as much for its medicinal properties as its use in the kitchen. In cellars all over Modena it is not unusual to find kegs of vinegar that have been aging for 60 or 70 years. Aceto balsamico was such a precious commodity it was given as special gifts and as part of a bride's dowry.
Unfortunately, the unparalleled popularity of balsamic vinegar over the past 20 years has spawned imitations that are weak cousins to the original Aceto balsamico di Modena. The difference in flavor and taste between a top quality aged aceto balsamico and younger versions of "Modena-style vinegar" is like, say, comparing Beluga caviar from the sturgeon to whitefish caviar.
Quality of balsamic vinegar ranges from what is called tradizionale to riserva (must be at least 12 years old), and extra vecchia (must be at least 25 years old). Obviously, the older vinegars are the best and truly represent the quality and unique flavor of what this vinegar is all about.
In pizzerias, balsamic vinegar has a variety of uses –– from drizzles on appetizers, to salad dressings and as finishes on pizza. The current trend toward artisan pizza lends itself well to balsamic vinegar –– we've seen it reduced alongside pear, prosciutto and gorgonzola and atop pizzas with chicken and garlic.
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ffgenie....this is not a business looking to establish itself in the town. It is a film festival, it lasts 3 days & is for entertainment, whereas businesses are usually open all year round & provide some sort of service.
What happens if there is money left over? If this is the weekend after SXSW & the people were just there they could hang out in Texas for the week, travel won't be a big cost, neither will 14 rooms at the hotel...so where is the rest of that 40k going?January 17, 2012 at 11:05 p.m.
I'm very excited that Victoria is getting a film festival! I hope everyone rallies together to take ownership and pride in it!January 17, 2012 at 1:42 p.m.
@David Webb - Call the city of Saugatuck. The numbers come from them.January 17, 2012 at 11:49 a.m.
Sorry, didn't mean to sound negative. I meant to sound curious. Please let me start over.
Christine Elise McCarthy,
Could you please send me the calculations used to determine the "economic impact of $1.6 million". I have been to your website and was unable to locate he information. If there is anything you can provide, it would be appreciated.
Thank you
Jason Bourne aka David WebbJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:32 a.m.
A film festival would be so freaking cool.January 17, 2012 at 11:02 a.m.
PS - 14 years ago, pre-Waterfront Film Festival, the second weekend of June was considered shoulder season. Now it is the biggest financial weekend of the year for Saugatuck. WFF had an attendance of 16,000 people last year.January 17, 2012 at 10:31 a.m.
No idea why folks are SO NEGATIVE about a business wanting to establish itself in a town. WTF with you people??? It isn't like you are getting a tattoo on your face. Why not support it & see where it goes? And to the person that wants to know about the $1.6 million figure - it is stated here on the festival website
If you need more info - call the city of Saugatuck.January 17, 2012 at 10:28 a.m.
It would be to the advantage to the city to go forward with this venture. It will draw out of town people who will spend out of town money in Victoria. Sure as the hell will beat the "Boot Fest" which only drew people from around the area with the city booting the expenses. Come on get your head out from where the sun don't shine and make this a big event and a profitable event for the area businesses and hotels not to mention good entertainment for us locals.January 16, 2012 at 8:29 p.m.
Christine Elise McCarthy, could you please send me the calculations used to determine the "economic impact of $1.6 million".
We are unable to determine the economic impact of some activities here and would like to know how this was calculated.
Thank you
Jason Bourne aka David WebbJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:27 p.m.
Just a fan- this isn't a personal money making venture for him... It's a festival geared at bringing people to Victoria and generating tourism to our town. That's why he has asked for city funding- in hopes that it will grow and promote our city... Essential putting heads in beds. No reason to put in family money when he doesn't gain to benefit.January 16, 2012 at 8:19 p.m.
If this venture is such a sure thing, I wonder why his father doesnt just loan him the $43,000.January 16, 2012 at 7:20 p.m.


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Style and Serenity near downtown Palm Springs in Palm Springs
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Rose Garden
- rates (USD) $ 1,800 - $ 2,400 / month
vacation rental description
You'll find it difficult to equal the ambience and location of this Wexler-designed two bedroom, two bath, single-story condominium in the low-density Rose Garden complex in central Palm Springs. The unique shopping, nightlife, and energy of downtown Palm Springs await one mile away, and the spa/casino is four blocks away. The airport is ten minutes away.
Our vacation home is recently renovated and newly furnished. Because it shares only one common wall with the residence next door and has private areas in the front and back, the unit feels more like a single family home. The living room and both master suites lead to a secluded patio that provides beautiful mountain views. The fully stocked kitchen has its own separate, private patio at the front of the unit. The lushly landscaped, immaculately maintained complex offers two salt-water pools, three hot tubs, and two tennis courts. The pool and two of the hot tubs are steps from our home. Most of the units in the complex are owner-occupied, lending to a secure, quiet environment.
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condo rental amenities
Enjoy all the comforts of home including upgraded kitchen appliances, surround-sound TV in the living room, TV's with DVD players in both bedrooms, queen-size beds in both bedrooms and a queen-size fold-out couch in the living room. Phone with free local and long distance calls, wireless internet, A/C, Cable TV, VCR's, stereo, CD player, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, ice maker, cooking utensils, linens, washer-dryer, garage, and gas grill all included.
Allow us to make our vacation home your vacation home in the unparalled atmosphere and weather of Palm Springs.
activities and attractions in Palm Springs Deserts
Palm Canyon Drive, the entertainment heart of Palm Springs, is within one mile of the condominium, as is the spa/casino. Galleries, museums, shopping, restaurants, and movie theaters are all within blocks. Palm Springs is well-known as having the greatest collection of "Mid-Century Modern" architecture in the world. Sightseeing tours that explore the style, celebrity history, and desert environments of the area are all just a short distance away. The surrounding desert and mountain landscapes are popular hiking destinations. The Palm Springs Aerial Tram is 10 minutes away, and Joshua Tree National Park is 45 minutes away.
vacation rental rates
One month minimum stay per HOA regulations.
High Season (Dec. - April) ... $2400/mth.
Off Season(June-Sept.) ... $1800/mth.
May, Oct., and Nov. ... $2200/mth.
Rates do not include $500. security deposit (refundable) and $125. cleaning fee.
No pets or smoking, please.
Additional photos available on request.
john carney 630-452-8401
accepted payment methods
Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Palm Springs
- Golf
- Architecture tours
- Celebrity tours
- Hiking and biking
- Palm Springs Aerial Tram
Top things to do on a budget
- Museums And Galleries
- Village Fest
- Tour open houses
- Hiking and Biking
- Palm Springs Air Museum
Top things to do with a family
- Palm Springs Aerial Tram
- Waterpark
- Miniature Golf
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 by 1035 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Vortex2014 Good hotel in Seattle Very good hotel in the middle of town. August 12, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Keiki18 Very Accomodating! Lovely hotel that is centrally located. August 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mattrob1 Great Place to Stay Rooms are excellent, very comfortable beds and quiet corridors make for a good night sleep. No maids shouting down corridors or radios squarking which happens at other hotels I have stayed in so I much prefer it here. The food is good too, and the bar staff friendly. A great place to stay for a visit to Seattle. August 7, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by warning avoid room 3217 and skip the club level avoid room 3217. it is directly adjacent to the club level service area. noise, noise noise......... the front dest is overwhelmed. plan to stand in line to check in. the club level was disappointing. breakfast was just ok, and the afternoon offerings were dismal. and they charge you for drinks! yes that is correct. no complementary wine or beer. so, what's the point? i doubt that they will print these comments. but just in case they do, take notice. August 5, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by PepperHot Weekend In Seattle The hotel was in a perfect location and we had a quiet comfortable room and the hotel staff gave excellent service. We were in Seattle to celebrate my birthday, see a show at the 5th Avenue theater and take in a baseball game at Safco. The valet parking left our car with a bump on the front passenger side but ACE parking said it was not done on their watch so we will have to get that fixed. The pool was too hot for comfortable lap swimming and I think the hotter temperature encouraged the alcohol drinkers than hung out in the pool with their beverages in the afternoon. I would stay there again but not use the vale parking. July 24, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Lynkdev would not recommend Your average hotel includes free wifi and breakfast. I stayed during Sea fair in Seattle and of course prices skyrocketed in the city. I didn't do extensive research before booking either. On top of my two night stay for 389 x two nights, the total came out to 950 after taxes and 90 for valet parking. 10.99 extra for wifi and no free breakfast made me choose never to stay at a Sheraton again.. look elsewhere. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by captrags80 ALWAYS a great stay Even though this trip was personal, I have been staying here for over 20 years as an airline pilot. This is one of the consistently finest hotels I have ever experienced. August 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Art68 Great Property This property is well appointed and well maintained. Good workout facility. August 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by AnthonyM Oustanding Customer Service Received the best customer service I've ever experienced in a SPG hotel from Blair at the front desk, and as a Gold Level member I use these hotels frequently. The systems in the whole hotel were down and there was pressure on everyone to hustle, and the whole way through processing us Blair was professional, curteous and smiling, couldn't have asked for anthing more. Well done. August 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by princessJJ surprised!!! I was pleasantly surprised at this fabulous hotel. I haven't stayed at a Sheraton for a very long time and the last time i was in Seattle the area was not this nice. This hotel was clean, modern, comfortable, great staff and the location was superb!! Kudos the Sheraton- August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DLS892 Seattle Sheraton This is the ideal place to stay in Seattle. It is centrally located and within walking distance to many attractions and great shopping!! The staff was excellent, the Club floor was convenient and saved us time on our long weekend trip. We will definitely be coming back to the Seattle Sheraton! August 5, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Moocoro Guest Hotel is not special, charged me $5 for a take away box, did not let me use spg room even though I own 2 properties and am a gold member. disappointing. August 6, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Gooby Excellent Stay! The Seattle Sheraton is in a perfect downtown location to all the must-sees of the city. Our room was on the 28th floor, so we had a beautiful view of Seattle. The hotel is directly across from Niketown, Morton's Steakhouse, a movie theatre, and an arcade for the gamers. Staff was friendly and the room and lobby were very well cared for. Will stay again on our next trip! August 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by ricky6 Great first stay at this hotel. Comfortable and nice size room. Great location. Very nice bar off the main lobby. Bathroom could use some updating: shelf space for toiletries would be nice. Would stay here again. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LDN2014 Everything excellent The location is great, the gym us open 24hours, the deli has just what you need and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. August 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by mlustig Nicest Sheraton Ive Come Across Just stayed at Sheraton Seattle last weekend. Sheratons can be hit or miss, and this one was a hit out of the park. This is not a new hotel, but they apparently recently remodeled the room top to bottom, not just a re-face. I stayed in the South Tower, and the room was beautiful, clean, sparkling, elegant. They had a great selection of snacks and well stocked minifridge. Huge work desk not too cluttered with hotel stuff. The tv worked well, with lots of channels, but was a little small for the room. Had an in room safe too. I didnt really interact with the hotel staff except to check in, which was painless. I dont recall if this was a branded SPG room, but it definitely wasnt on the concierge floor. Parking was a painful $45 per day. February 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Forest22 Hotel with good service I like the cleanliness of the lobby. It was very inviting even though the lobby was full of people when I arrived. I was able to check in quickly through SPG line. August 4, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by charlie56 Club Sandwich Unfortunately Continental breakfasts are served at Club levels with too much crowd with very limited selection ,with scarce seating and understaffed conditions.... August 4, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BIGFEET Good location and Great Club lounge staff and Lounge The club Lounge manager and her staff provide great service and experience to me. The hotel location is great for seattle downtown sites. August 4, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by tourists5 Great facility This hotel had everything we were looking for, great location, walking distance to everything including the light rail to sea tac. Staff was ver helpful and knowledgeable. If your looking for a centrally located hotel this would be my choice. The only negative was the wifi was not included in the rate. I would definitely recommend. August 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Brooxh Wedding group I worked with the sales office to book a block of rooms for guests at a Seattle wedding and they could not have been more helpful. I got nothing but rave reviews from the wedding guests . . . many of whom remarked on the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. We were not promised suite upgrades for my wife and me, or for the groom's parents, but it turned out that suites were available and we got them (even though the wedding events, planned by the wedding couple) were not held at the hotel. I cannot recommend this hotel enough. July 9, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Steph Great Choice in Seattle Recently stayed two nights at the hotel while traveling for business. The staff, most notably, the concierge, was wonderful. Special thanks to the front desk who took care of shipping clothes to me that were left in the room. The location is great for walking to business as well as most tourist sites. There are very few hotels that deserve a five star rating- only reason for the four stars, Thank you for the great stay. July 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SJTraveler Good Location Very nice hotel. Easy walk to many local attractions. Night time area a couple of blocks away was not real comfortable. Would stay again. August 3, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by uamchris Best Platinum Benefits in Seattle I've stayed at Starwood hotels in Seattle over 30 times in the past 16 months and the Sheraton Seattle Hotel provides the best upgrades, service, and platinum amenities in Seattle. November 3, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hpf30 Great service especially for large hotel Let. Me start at the end of my stay. I departed at 445 am in the morning to find a front desk armed with four agents ready to check out customers. Since my plane left at 7 am, I got up so early. This hotel knows guests are in a rush to catch early planes and they are fully prepared for business travelers. The hotel has undergone a nice renovation so the rooms are nicely appointed. The executive level is well staffed with a variety of food, breakfast and evening cocktails. The roof top pol and gym are well done. My only complaint is that I had to ask for a room upgrade as a platinum member. Otherwise a perfect stay February 13, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by JW1973 Total Rip Off I am extremely unhappy. I paid extra for a package which included a gift card after our stay. Only to be told after our stay that the hotel knows it can take up to six weeks to receive the gift card. The hotel room was nice and clean, but the pool wasn't heated properly and the "hot" tub was not heated more than luke warm. We were told parking would be $35 for overnight valet and were then charged $43 + tip. All in all I would not stay here again and I would not recommend it to my friends. December 13, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Richsquared Expectations met Exactly what you would expect when staying at a SPG hotel. August 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrsDori Comfort Comfort Comfort Great accommodations and great location! This hotel was within walking distance to Pike's Market, other local attractions and public transportation. This was the first hotel of many on our two week vacation in Washington and Oregon state with our two young adult daughters. The one consistant comment I heard from my daughters was that none of the other hotels at which we stayed compared to the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Thank you for the wonderful stay! July 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Roknok Pleasantly surprised I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel - after reading some reviews. We stayed in the pyke St tower but our family were in other ( cant remember name)they stated that their room was more modern but I was happy with ours. The towels were a bit on the small side but the bedding was luxury. The $10.95 daily wifi was a bit excessive though. If you walked in off the street you could access it for free in the lounge but as a paying guest ( there for 5 nights too) I think it should be free or at least minimal charge July 24, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by HG39 Great place in the city Little pricey, but very nice hotel in wonderful location. The pool was closed when we were there and the kids sad, but otherwise lovely and very easy walk to eat and shop. July 30, 2014


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Police are warning Montgomery County residents to be on the lookout for vehicles connected to two recent child-luring attempts.
The first incident happened at the Wawa on Route 663 at Swamp Pike in New Hanover. Police say that two men in a beat-up, dark brown minivan, possibly from the 1980s, approached a 13-year-old girl and tried to get her to enter the vehicle. Police are asking that anyone who sees the van call 911.
The second, similar, incident occurred in Pottstown, on Donald Drive near Buchert Road. There, police say, an older, rusty, gray or white pick-up truck with tinted windows, a cap on the bed and a blue light on the top of the cab drove up to three girls.
From inside the vehicle, someone told the girls, "Don't move. Don't even run away. Get in the car."
The girls were able to get away and were not harmed.
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Jefferson Parish President John Young has asked the state attorney general whether it's legal for the parish to pay retirement contributions for some employees.
This follows a FOX 8 investigation from May that questioned whether the parish could do it. Our story looked at about 300 long-time parish employees who get a substantial extra benefit.
April 26, 1986 is a significant date in Jefferson Parish. For employees hired before that date, the parish pays their full retirement contribution. The parish picks up the tab on a 9.5-cent contribution. For an employee making $100,000 a year, the parish pays an additional $9,500.
It costs the parish $3 million a year. But since these employees have been going off the payroll every year, it used to cost much more.
When we asked Jefferson Parish Chief Administrative Officer Chris Cox in May whether it's legal for the parish to pay the entire retirement contribution for those employees hired before April 26, 1986, He told us, "I certainly hope so. I don't think we have legal issues there."
After that May interview, the parish reviewed the law and decided to get an opinion from the attorney general.
In Young's request, he cites a letter we received from the administrator at the state retirement board. Dainna Tully wrote to us that she thought what the parish was doing was illegal. She writes, "That state law says 'each member or employee shall contribute an amount equal to a percentage of his earnings from each and every payment of earnings.'".
Tully goes on to write, "The statutes cited are not permissive" -- meaning it's not optional. She adds, "They clearly state that the employee is to contribute to the retirement system a set percentage of pay."
Young said the policy was implemented in the 80's to provide pay raises to employees. At that time, analysis was done to see what was most cost-beneficial to the parish and to the employees. And Young says the pension plan raise met both criteria.
Now the attorney general will tell the parish whether the plan, in place for almost 30 years, is legal.
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SARANAC LAKE — The Board of the Adirondack Carousel has accepted the resignation of Paula Hameline as its executive director, effective Dec. 31.
"We understand this was a difficult decision for Paula, but she has long expressed a desire to work in her husband Paul's growing business and spend more time with her family," Carousel Board Chair Marge Glowa said in a news release.
"We are very grateful for all Paula has accomplished in the carousel's first year and a half of operation and wish her and her family all the best."
The Carousel Board is in the process of conducting a search for a new executive director.
Until that position is filled, board member Pam Martin has agreed to serve as interim director. A recently retired school principal, Martin is known in the Tri-Lakes area for her commitment to education and the community.
"I love what the carousel has planned over the next few months and look forward to being part of all the special programs and activities that are being offered this holiday season and in the new year," she said in a statement.
The carousel, which features hand-carved versions of Adirondack wildlife as its seats, will be open as usual during the winter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, as well as for any parties or other special events that are scheduled.
The carousel will also be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day from Dec. 26 through 31.
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- Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Release Date: Nov 22, 2013
- Starring: Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders, Jack Reynor, Vince Vaughn
- Summary: An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.
- Director: Ken Scott
- Genre(s): Drama, Comedy
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Score distribution:
Positive: 7 out of 33
Mixed: 17 out of 33
Negative: 9 out of 33
As a modest bit of feel-good entertainment, Vaughn and Delivery Man mostly deliver the goods.
Delivery Man means well, but it's innocuous to the point of non-existence. In trying to please everyone, the film runs the risk of pleasing no one.
Delivery Man may be a change of pace for Vaughn, but it's the exact opposite for its creator, the Québécois filmmaker Ken Scott. Belonging to the Funny Games school of carbon-copy remakes, the film is an identical Hollywood retread of Scott's 2011 festival favorite Starbuck. Every scene, every joke, nearly every shot of the movie is straight out of the original.
Calling Delivery Man a "comedy" is a bit of a stretch, because it's rarely funny. Dumb, yes, but not in a way that's worthy of more than a half-hearted chuckle.
The breadth of Vince Vaughn's gregarious persona has never been given free reign by any director and this certainly isn't the game-changer.
Score distribution:
Positive: 12 out of 20
Mixed: 5 out of 20
Negative: 3 out of 20
Jan 11, 2014Very entertaining, great story about simple man.
Story about delivery man who realized there are more important things in life then money. Film with only few funny moments comady/drama?
worth seeing. something different for once.… Expand
Nov 27, 2013I don't know why this movie has such bad reviews. It was very cute. Nice story, and nice values. I'm definitely not someone to clutch my pearls at raunchy movies, but it's refreshing to see a movie like this that's funny and good without being gross and has a sweet message.… Expand
May 25, 2014I thought it was really honest and heart felt performance by Vince Vaughn, It's hard not to like him in the movie.
maybe the script is light and the plot ultimately ridiculous, but it's Vaughan at his most charming & silly. If you love Vaughan then don't pass this by, it's a return to form after the bomb that was "The Internship".
I suspect critics are tired of waiting for Vaughn to live up to his potential and absolutely blow us away, I'm tired as well but not so cynical to under score something ultimately heart felt.… Expand
Dec 6, 2013A surprisingly enjoyable film considering the absurd scenario it's set in. It delves into some serious questions about what defines family and love, as well as several relatable moral dilemmas. However, it's unfortunately hidden under a rug of adequate, if not sometimes forced comedy, as well as some cringe-worthy moments. But once revealed, the morals of the tale are solid, and leaves you with a smile.… Expand
Dec 3, 2013Vince Vaughn plays his typical character, short on accomplishments but big on charm. Twenty years earlier, he was an enthusiastic donor at a fertility clinic and now he finds out he's the father of 533 children. From all signs this looks like a riotous comedy, but there aren't many laughs. You can expect a heartwarming conclusion, but it's pretty chilly instead. Without the heavy handed music to tell us when it's funny and when it's sweet, you might have miss it. Vaughn carries the film and it moves at a steady pace. It just never becomes special. The weird thing: none of these offspring look vaguely like him.… Expand
Dec 24, 2013This movie is good not great. The type of movie watching it you enjoy but wouldn't want to see again or care to talk about. It was funny and really drew on the strings of parenthood. It really showed emotion and a good plot idea. The Canadian version Starbuk was much better but overall not horrible… Collapse
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, is asking the federal government to examine a bill moving in the N.C. General Assembly that would allow a large landfill near the state border.
Virginia Rep. Randy Forbes, a Republican, recently made an appeal to Gov. Pat McCrory to stop Senate Bill 328. The measure reverses restrictions lawmakers put in place in 2007 to prevent what critics call mega-dumps from being located in northeastern North Carolina.
McCrorys Department of Environment and Natural Resources supports the bill, but the governor is not yet completely on board. The Senate approved the bill in late June, but the House has not yet touched it.
It is sitting in the environment committee, and House committees are expected to conclude work after this week.
The issue is attracting so much attention the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sent a letter June 19 to DENR Secretary John Skvarla emphasizing the importance of the existing five-mile buffer between national wildlife refuges and landfills.
In Kaines letter, dated June 27, he asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to examine the legislation. He said he is concerned that a landfill near Chesapeake, Va., proposed by Black Bear Disposal would threaten the local drinking water, the Great Dismal Swamp refuge and U.S. Navy operations.
Forbes July 9 letter to McCrory is the most direct appeal. He cites similar concerns but emphasizes his role as chairman of a House Armed Services subcommittee and discusses the impact on the Navy. He copied it to N.C. House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate leader Phil Berger.
He wrote: I am requesting that the North Carolina General Assembly take care to ensure against irreparable unintended outcomes to military missions, the regions economy, water supplies and natural resources.
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The House agreed Wednesday to study the idea of governors and lieutenant governors running together as a ticket.
The measure would ensure that if a governor died or was removed from office, he or she would be replaced by a lieutenant governor of the same party.
Rep. Bert Jones, a Republican from Reidsville, said that governors and lieutenant governors now run as tickets in 26 states, just as the president and vice president do. He is proposing a legislative study committee to examine the question. If approved by the legislature, the issue would be submitted to voters for approval as a constitutional amendment in 2014.
N.C. business rating drops
McCrory and the GOP legislature came into office promising a more friendly business environment, and it may be unfair to expect results this soon. But so far, their efforts are not showing up in the ratings.
North Carolina was rated as the 12th most competitive state for businesses in 2013, according to a new survey by CNBC.
Although the survey was released this week, it was based on 2012 data, before McCrory took office. But the Republican legislature had been in office for two years.
This years ratings are a significant drop from 2012, when North Carolina was rated as the fourth most competitive state for business. North Carolina dropped this year because it fell in its ratings in the cost of doing business to 32nd and in quality of life to 30th. Only the states of New Hampshire, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Maryland had larger drops.
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Windows Mobile Possible 28% Loss of Market Share
According to a current Gartner study, Windows Mobile has lost 28% of the mobile market share over the last year. Winners at first are Apple and Blackberry, but open source systems are gaining over the long run.
As ZDNet reports, based on a Gartner study, Windows Mobile lost nearly a third of the share of the mobile phone market from 2008 Q3 to 2009 Q3 and is dead last among the major players at just 8%. One reason for the breakdown is Microsoft's delayed release of Windows Mobile 6.5, while still not delivering what most mobile phone users are demanding, such as touchscreens. According to Gartner analyst Roberta Cozza, version 6.5 is "not a major improvement" over its predecessors. A recent Gartner press release has further prognostications.
Symbian, having since become an open source operating system, also lost market share by 10% over the two third quarters, going from 50% to 45%. The more closed environments iPhone and RIM's Blackberry, on the other hand, have gained share.
From the open source perspective, however, 2009 has been a watershed year in the mobile phone market. Android mobile phones gained 4%, even though at the time of the study only two devices had Android. Even the free Palm WebOS has passed the 1% mark.
Gartner analysts had predicted the end of Windows Mobile earlier this year: they guessed by 2015 that there would be four remaining players in the field, Android, Symbian, Mac OS and Blackberry.
Not surprising...This really isn't very surprising and I'm surprised it's taken so long. Windows Mobile is an operating system designed for PDAs with phone features slapped on top. I've always found it extremely clunky and unintuitive as a phone OS. They should have done a complete redesign of the interface when they switched it over to smartphones instead of just throwing a dialing app on top and shoving it down peoples throats.
We should be looking at the open source versionsWe should be only looking at open source operating systems for these phones. Google has the right idea. There are so many issues out there with the proprietary phones like Windows Mobile and the Apple iPhone. For instance, the iPhone needs to be hacked in order to install some apps that aren't supported by Apple. Instead of the vendor having to be in constant control of the software, the should run open source operating systems allowing the end users more freedom in what apps they want to install/write on their own.
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The onset of fall prompts an abundance of harvest festivals throughout the world. From California's "Crush" (wine grape harvest) to Munich's Oktoberfest, there is no shortage on ways to celebrate colder temperatures and the gathering of crops. If you find yourself in Northern Italy this fall, however, you might notice that interest in leaf-peeping, olive pressing, and even wine-making pales in comparison to the excitement of Truffle Season. Exclusive to Northern and central Italy the arrival of the prized white truffle means that the small delicacy dominates the dinner table, and we thought we'd join in with this great recipe for Truffle Gnocchi. The recipe calls for black truffles, but to really get a taste for the season we recommend substituting with white truffles. Buon appetito!
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 4 eggs (approximately)
- 2/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 teaspoon dry mustar
- Cayenne
Cooking Directions
- Combine the water, butter, salt and sugar and heat until the butter is melted. Add flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough forms a firm ball and breaks away from the edges of the pan.
- Remove the dough from the pan and beat in the eggs, one by one. If the eggs are very large, you may not need 4, if they are small, you may need more. Use enough to make the pâte à choux firm, smooth and waxy.
- Add the cheese, mustard and a few grains of cayenne to the pâte à choux and blend thoroughly. For a stronger flavor, you might add a bit more cheese.
- Butter a baking sheet and drop the dough by spoonfuls, or force it through the plain tube of a pastry bag, making small round mounds on the sheets.
- Sprinkle with a little additional cheese and a little cayenne or a few dashes of Tabasco.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the gougères to dry out in the oven for ten minutes before removing them. Don't open the oven door during cooling.
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You could say that Jaylen Bledsoe, an eighth grade student at , began life a bit accelerated.
A member of GALACTIC, the 's (HSD) gifted education program, more likely than not he is the only 13-year-old at school who is also the chief executive officer of a start-up information technology company he named Bledsoe Technologies.
"I don't see many eighth graders do the things that he does but it's all his doing," said Curtis Bledsoe, Jaylen's father. "I'm very proud of him."
Jaylen decided to launch his IT company that is also a web design firm, about a year ago. Besides web design and IT, Jaylen said his company can do web development, photography, videography, computer repair, search engine optimization, voice recordings and consulting. All of which he found a love for in his GALACTIC courses.
"Three years ago, when I was in GALACTIC, I took a video editing course and it really interested me," he said. "But I wanted to learn how to do more."
And so he did just that.
The Makings of Bledsoe Technologies
"Even as early as third grade, it was clear that Jaylen was uniquely focused on where he wanted to go and what he wanted to do," said Mara Berry, director of GALACTIC, in an HSD statement. "I think the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus in our elementary gifted curriculum really paid off with him."
Jaylen said a few years ago, while on vacation in Florida, he purchased $200 worth of textbooks on hypertext mark-up language (HTML) and hypertext preprocessor (PHP) code to help him expand his web hosting and building knowledge, which lead to one of his earliest clients.
"I was in charge of marketing and website design for my cousin, Linzie Gray, who is a pop and rhythm-and-blues singer," he said.
Taking Bledsoe Technologies Even Further
Jaylen hopes that as he advances through high school, he'll be able to train and eventually bring on students with like minds into his company to serve as a team.
Currently Jalyen works from his parents' home and has four employees - two local and two in India. He also has an attorney.
"I realize every kid doesn't have an opportunity to start his or her own business at age 13," Jaylen said. "I did it on a very small budget."
Jaylen also said the key is taking and idea and turning it into action.
"It's an adult world out there," he said. "We can all do the same things; you have to have the right amount of dedication."
After High School
Jaylen has a 4.0 GPA and said upon graduation, he sees Harvard University in his future. He aspires to major in business administration and computer science. Then he intends to continue at Harvard to obtain his master's degree in law, with the hope of becoming a copyright attorney.
You'd think running your own company and attending middle school full time absorbs your energy, but not Jaylen. He is involved in a long list of extracurricular and civic activities including serving as the vice president of the school's Parent Teacher Student Association for the last two years, serving as Student Council president for three years, National Junior Honor Society, director of technology for the school's audio-visual programs, Leaders for Social Justice, the Wyman Teen Leadership Program, president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Youth Rights Association and teaching a computer class at the school on Thursdays.
More Startups and Initiatives
As of March 7, Jaylen has another notch to add to his belt. He is the chief technology officer of St. Louis Volunteen, which launched nationally on last week.
Jaylen said his Godparents are entrepreneurs and have major influencers on his business plans. He said he witnessed their hard work and dedication throughout the years. In fact, Jaylen's dedication to his craft led to his Godparents serving as initial investors in Bledsoe Technologies.
"When Jaylen takes on a project, he works from a systemic point of view," said Becky Cook, his science teacher. "He contacts and meets with professionals throughout our community to develop a plan of action and then coordinates the implementation.
"He has grown during his time here at Hazelwood West Middle from developing himself as an individual to becoming an agent of positive change for society."
An example of this systemic approach Cook describes would be Jaylen's challenge for the district. He is a vegetarian and reached out to the HSD superintendent Steve Price to ask for changes to the middle school lunch menu. From there he was connected with Trisha Plunkett, HSD's director of child nutrition.
"We now offer a garden burger at lunch and a vegetarian wrap daily," Plunkett said of changes to the lunch menu since she began working with Jaylen. "We offer other meatless items, such as whole grain grilled cheese, whole grain cheese pizza and whole grain pretzels and cheese."
Jaylen submitted his vegetarian menu plan to VH1's " Do Something Awards," which honor those under 25 as pivotal do-ers in their field, cause or issue. Five finalists will receive $10,000 community grants while the grand prizewinner will receive a $100,000 community grant. He'll find out come late April if he's advanced on the competition.


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John August and Stu Maschwitz Release 'Fountain,' a Handy Screenwriting Tool/Markup Language
Writing a script on the go has been hit-or-miss. Final Draft still does not have a dedicated screenwriting application on any mobile device (though a reader exists). If you've been looking for an easy way to write a script on your phone or tablet and quickly take it to your desktop – and vice versa – then John August and Stu Maschwitz may have created just what you're looking for with the introduction of Fountain:
A great workflow between Google Docs using Fountain and Final Draft:
Fountain is not really an application – it's a way to translate plain text into script form. John August was attempting to expand on his Scrippets app, and Stu Maschwitz was writing a spec for a similar idea – so the two decided to join forces and create a brilliantly simple way to write a script on any text editor, anywhere. This makes sharing a first draft with a partner vastly easier, and avoids many format issues.
I have had more than my share of issues trying to share screenplays with fellow writers and have everything work perfectly. If it can become a standard – supported natively by Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter (as well as Celtx) – Fountain will make writing and sharing screenplays far easier. At the moment it seems that Final Draft does a very good job translating Fountain.
There have been plenty of times when I have gotten a story idea and just want to write down a simple scene – but have to deal with formatting once I get it into Final Draft. Fountain looks to make this as painless as possible, and since we're dealing with plain text files, they can be archived practically forever.
What do you think of Fountain?
Link: Fountain | A Markup Language for Screenwriting
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We're all here for the same reason: to better ourselves as writers, directors, cinematographers, producers, photographers... whatever our creative pursuit. Criticism is valuable as long as it is constructive, but personal attacks are grounds for deletion; you don't have to agree with us to learn something. We're all here to help each other, so thank you for adding to the conversation!
Angelo on 02.14.12 @ 6:19PM
I love it. For commercials we've found it a headache to start in FInal Draft (more robust versioning and page locking) and then move the script over for production notes and scheduling in Celtx.
Joe Marine on 02.14.12 @ 7:58PM
Going between Final Draft and Celtx (and other programs for that matter) can be a mess. I'm glad you love it – I'm excited for Fountain. John and Stu are both really intelligent people, and it's refreshing that they decided to collaborate and do something that benefits the community as a whole.
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Wow. I've never seen your entry or any of the others, but this kind of off-topic spamming tempts me to go to this site specifically to vote for somebody else.
Does anyone know of a good program for writing documentary scripts/shooting scripts? What I'm really looking for is something where I can have the dialogue (sections of interviews, voiceover) on one side of a page, and a description of the b-roll on the other side, but keep them tied together (i.e. this b-roll clip tied to this line of dialogue) so that if I move things around on one side, the other side is adjusted automatically (or at least it had that as an optional feature)
Angelo on 02.15.12 @ 4:22PM
Look up Celtx, they have a template for A/V scrips which is exactly what you're looking for.
Richard on 02.17.12 @ 2:35PM
Why not just use Celtx? It'll et you back a whopping $10 to have it on your desktop, iPad and iPhone and, though it's not automatic, you can sync across all devices without having to translate a single period. Plus, with Celtx Studio you have easy collaboration.
Jaime on 03.1.12 @ 5:59PM
Not anymore. They completely changed the program. I had all my scripts on my iTouch, and now the only way for me to get them off is to email them to myself and format it to Fountain.
Lucas Adamson on 02.17.12 @ 2:57PM
I am using Move Draft these days, form the Mac store, and it is so elegant and wonderful!
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COLFAX, La. (KALB News Channel 5) – A Colfax man has been arrested after allegedly beating a woman.
The Grant Parish Sheriff's Office said William Sibley, 33 is accused of punching a woman in the face and then throwing her to the floor and stomping her in the chest.
Deputies also said they had to tase Sibley for trying to resist arrest.
He is charged with second degree battery by domestic violence, battery on a police officer, three counts , resisting an officer by violence, and simple criminal damage to property.
The investigation is ongoing.