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Cutest Cottage by the Beach in Treasure Island
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 5
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Cottage
- community Sunset Beach
- rates (USD) $ 1,800 - $ 3,000 / month
vacation rental description
This beach house is located on Treasure Island with a 3 minute walk
to Sunset Beach on the Gulf of Mexico. Relax on the fenced-in brick
patio or enjoy a leisurely walk to nearby casual or fine dining
restaurants. Hop on the Suncoast Beach Trolley for a quick trip to
shopping and popular tourist spots. Explore the Gulf Coast, including
John's Pass Village and Boardwalk which offers unique shopping, the
Majesty I Casino Cruise, boat and waverunner rentals, parasailing,
fishing and sailboat charters and much more!
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Last modified on 09-4-2008 at 10:30 AM.
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cottage rental amenities
2 Bedrooms (queen beds)
2 Bathrooms
3 televisions w/cable and DVD player
Full kitchen
High speed internet access
Central Heat & Air
Full laundry room (linens provided)
2 private parking spaces
Outside smoking only
Small pets allowed
Except for food, this house is fully furnished and ready to move in.
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SFO director initiates crackdown on unpermitted Uber drivers
San Francisco's "sharing economy" may be on its way to getting "catalyzed" thanks to this week's Share Conference, but ridesharing companies also are getting called out – by the director of San Francisco International Airport, for operating illegally.
In a May 9 letter to California Public Utilities Commission President Michael Peevey, SFO Director John Martin requested assistance in enforcing new rules governing Internet-based companies such as Lyft, Uber, and SideCar.
Known in regulatory parlance as TNCs, or transportation network companies, these "ridesharing" businesses are mandated by a CPUC decision to acquire permits before picking up or dropping off airport passengers. The companies provide apps and online payment systems allowing drivers to earn cash driving people around.
In early April, SFO sent out permit application packets to Lyft, Uber, Sidecar, Summon (formerly known as InstaCab) and Wingz (formerly known as Tickengo). Included in the packets "was a letter reminding the TNCs that operating on the airport's roadways without a permit violates" the state requirement, the letter notes.
But more than a month later, "none of these TNCs have applied for an airport permit," Martin informed Peevey, "yet they continue to conduct commercial business on the airport's roadways."
From April 16 to May 5, police based at the airport apparently performed a TNC crackdown, issuing warnings to 110 drivers for unpermitted operation. By May 15, the number of drivers to receive warnings from law enforcement had climbed above 150, according to SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel.
"Several drivers did not have proof of insurance," Martin wrote. "One did not have a driver's license." Of the 110 who were discovered to be operating illegally, 101 were driving for UberX.
"Eighty percent of the Uber-x drivers did not have trade dress [logos marking them as TNCs] on their vehicles," as required under the CPUC ruling, Martin wrote. "One Uber-x driver reportedly asked to an officer, 'why should I advertise for them?' Four of the Uber-x drivers had no proof of insurance."
"It's not the drivers, per se," Yakel said. "It's up to the companies they are driving for to submit the permit. We want the TNCs to communicate to their drivers." He noted that the permitting would begin as a pilot program.
The Bay Guardian phoned Uber for comment, and received this statement from spokesperson Lane Kasselman: "Although SFO's proposed pilot program raises some concerns about rider and driver privacy, we look forward to working with airport leadership to resolve these issues and ensure that uberX driver partners are able to serve Bay Area residents wherever and whenever they need a ride."
The TNCs are edging into the market of taxicabs, limousines, and other ground transportation vehicles that have traditionally operated at the airport. While Yakel noted that SFO is "very open to new forms of ground transportation," and interested in helping the companies to comply with state and airport permitting regulations, he characterized illegal TNC operation as a safety concern.
He also said the companies should be operating "on a level playing field" with existing transportation providers.
That means displaying an airport-issued decal in car windows, offering proof that the drivers are covered by TNC-provided insurance as long as they're on airport property, and paying a trip fee of $3.75. "Every other form of transportation at SFO that's authorized … is subject to the same standard," Yakel said.
In his letter, Martin called on the CPUC to "engage in enforcement activities" and to issue a notice to Uber, Lyft, SideCar and the others to stop allowing rides to the airport until airport permits have been issued. He also asked that the CPUC require TNCs to post prominent notices on their websites, informing drivers and customers that there would be no more rides to the airport until further notice.
Airport administrators are scheduled to meet with the CPUC next month for further discussion.
picking me up rather than a freidn or family member?
Why not? Because share cars are exactly that - private individuals who are sharing their car as if I am a friend or family member.
I call him - he picks me up and takes me home - and I give him some gas money. Just like I would anyway.
This is dumb. The old school just doesnt get the sharing economy.
Because I'll report them. Next time I go to the airport, I'll use their service and then report them to the authorities. I won't get in trouble, but they will.
...if they are making a profit.
The Lyft or Uber driver is not picking you up out of the goodness of their hearts any more than a taxi driver does.
When you say you throw the driver some gas money, you are actually paying to cover not only gas money, a cut that goes to Uber or Lyft, plus a nice bit of profit for the driver. Pretty much the same a s a cab driver, minus costs like taxes and insurance.
If you are interested in actual sharing, here at Carma (http://carmacarpool.com) we offer genuine ridesharing. That is we facilitate the sharing of trips that our users would be making anyway and actually sharing the cost. Or users do not make a profit.
I offer a friend $20 to take me to the airport because it would cost me twice that in a cab.
I agree.
The petite burgeoise exploits the workers.
In the real sharing economy, social-economic equality and equality inputs will ensure that cars are state-owned, and all drivers must pick up all hitchikers.
Each according to his greens.
"Sharing economy " is a dishonest use of the word share, it is just business under a different name. Sharing is when I share something I have with you for free.
Or you could say when some one gets a ride to the airport in a cab they are "Sharing" just getting a ride from a new friend , give the driver $40 to pay gas for car, cover insurance and a little extra money so the driver can get something to eat.
friendship or relationship where one person is always taking and the other is always giving.
This is sharing because I share something I have that you want (like a car or a home) and you share something that you have that I want (cash).
Fair exchange of value is a form of sharing, but we don't need no stinking bureaucrat all over it like a syphilitic rash.
There can be no game without rules, you couldn't play baseball without an umpire or rules, same goes with the economy you need the government to be a referee, or there would be anarchy, you know like there is a housing shortage so the first guy to run out and start building in golden gate park would get to own the land..which would be unfair to everyone else.
Guest tries lamely to put a cute spin on the nature of using Lyft/Uber, saying:
"he picks me up, takes me home, and I give him some gas money".
Baloney... The drivers of the pink mustache type cars...are doing it for a living, not for gas money.
The use of the word "sharing"...is bogus, too. If what they do is "sharing", then so, too, is going to Safeway...sharing... "I go to Safeway. I share my money with them.
They share their food with me."
These companies are ripping off the public and their own drivers on all the details:
insurance, rates, etc.
They are backed by international corporations who just dance past any and all
regulations, meanwhile ..making friends of the elected officials, to keep them silent.
It is an informal arrangement between two private individuals to share something they both have that the other wants. It closer to a barter than a traditional "big business" transaction.
It is a grass roots movement that empowers people and increases choice - exactly what liberals should support.
..."they both have that the other wants" sounds to me like the 1%ers who have MOST of the money but still want my money. Do you mean, "one has that the other wants"?
To further extrapolate to the absurd the semantic gymnastics that occur by adherents to the "sharing economy": you have just parked your car and I want to share it. "No," you respond reasonably, "you have nothing I want." "I have a gun, and will let you keep your life." You then share your car with me, but because we engaged in barter rather than a traditional robbery, should I go to jail?
What's different between this and a regular robbery? Exactly...
Because I am out during the day working myself, and commute by car, I do not use my garage during the day. So I share that space with you.
I get some income from an under-used asset and you get safe, secure parking right where you work. Everyone wins.
And it frightens them.
All uber drivers lie to the insurance by stating for personal use not to be used in business but the do. Uber is not a ride sharing co they're for hire public transporter.
The 50k minimum insurance in a big accident is not enough.
Should CPUC be liable and the customer that summon them to get picked up? I think so because minimum insurance is not cutting it.
The end is nigh.
UBER did not disclose and didn't provide any details of INSURANCE policy to it's drivers. No Claim process disclosed to drivers. SFO is major transportation hub and all vehicles entering SFO must be properly licensed with permits and Commercial insurance. This is major security and safety issue. What happens if car flies of the curb with passenger inside, and rams into crowd at the door? Who will pay for this? Will UBER back out again , just like it did in New Year Death Accident. ? or poor Driver, who is making few bucks in the car, he is still making payments for ,will be held responsible and then finds out , his insurance will not cover for it...
IT'S ALL MAKES SENSE WHEN you START PAYING ATTENTION TO DETAILS....
UBER positions it's self as marketing platform, that connects drivers and riders and doesn't want to assume any liability for drivers.
UBER did not disclose and didn't provide any details of INSURANCE policy to it's drivers. No Claim process disclosed to drivers. SFO is major transportation hub and all vehicles entering SFO must be properly licensed with permits and Commercial insurance. This is major security and safety issue. What happens if car flies of the curb with passenger inside and rams into crowd at the gate? Who will pay for this? Will UBER back out again , just like it did in New Year Death Accident. ? or poor Driver, who is making few bucks in the car he is still making payments for will be held responsible and then finds out , his insurance will not cover for it...
It's sad to see a once-fine alt-weekly become such an ardent defender of the status quo, no matter how dumb that status quo may be.
any kind of progress.
Jason Grant Garza here ... well another "sharing economy" company that apparently can BREAK the LAW since again there is NO ENFORCEMENT. Is that like AirBnb that where rental are illegal YET NO ENFORCEMENT and our wonderful Chiu wants to legalize? So what is the LAW?
So does this only happen here ... NO ... the same is happening in medical care, its denial and NO ENFORCEMENT. Go to youtube and type in Jason Garza to see over 400 videos over denial of health care, NO LAW ENFORCEMENT, having gone to supervisors, the SFPD, etc. Learn the GAMES and watch the INHUMANITY.
So my question is did SFO ticket for non insurance and non driver's license or just give them a warning? Remember a "level playing field" include consequences ... yes, the appearance of caring, the sweet meaningless words (propaganda) and as usual NO RESULT, NO CONSEQUENCE and wait ... WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH (people) available to enforce the law ... we need to hire more.
Let me give you another similar example ... in 2007 the city signed a confession with the Office of Inspector General admitting fault and guilt for breaking federal law http://myownprivateguantanamo.com/settle1.html for a case they had thrown out in federal court in 2003 with testilying and fraud C02-3485PJH for a crime they committed in 2001 ... it is now 2014 and NO ONE from the city, DPH, courts or city attorney have explained how I can have an arrest record never having been arrested before sitting next to a confession in which the city admits it committed the CRIME I was arrested for. So as you can see ... there is no HUMANITY and as the city ... I am sure these companies are getting away with as MUCH as they can.
Go to youtube ... type in Jason Garza )over 400 videos) learn the GAMES and watch the INHUMANITY.
Last question ... if NO ONE has respect for the rule of law ... do you really expect these companies to be concerned with the rule of law in employment, fair opportunity, etc? Keep DRINKING the KOOL-AID.
BTW Jason - have you considered the previous suggestions to kill yourself and make the political statement of the decade? You can do a lot more to bring attention to your case dead than alive.
Ride-sharing is a FRAUD. It pays nothing back to local economy.
Ride-sharing cabs are magnets for tax evasion.
Regulatory agencies have dropped the ball BIG TIME in allowing this
fraud to operate and expand.
This is not competition, this is not technology. This is a CRIME that
is made profitable. Shame for all short-sighted politicians who support
this gutting out of small local transportation businesses and gutting
out of municipal revenue for the sake of allowing this banksters' sponsored
offshore fraudulent taxi scheme to operate.
Day will come when people will regret using this fraud.
Me giving a free ride to someone does not create taxes, however.
What happened to the laws regulating the transport industry? Seems like we are living in a country where there are no laws followed or law enforcement is incapable of enforcing them. Taxicab companies shouldn't forced to follow these laws either.
The sharing economy has been growing explosively because people are sick of over-regulation.
The "sharing" economy is growing rapidly because sociopaths are operating under a business model that is predicated upon breaking the law.
long as it is the laws that progressives do not agree with.
Leave it up to your self appointed progressive betters to dictate.
They have over played their hands and the end is in sight as the matter enters federal courts in Texas, and Kansas City...couldnt happen to a more deserving bunch
Love the comment made by a driver when asked about trade dress: "One Uber-x driver reportedly asked to an officer, 'why should I advertise for them?'" Trade dress isn't about advertising, it's about identifying a vehicle used for hire. The correct response for not wanting to advertise for Uber is don't drive for them. Otherwise, follow the rules.
They obey the rules as much as any driver does.
That's a joke right? The ICPUC(Incompetent California Utlities Commission) does not have any staff to do enforcement. This is the state agency that allowed Lyft and UberX to operate with the big insurance gap that was seen in the New Year's eve fatality accident in San Francisco on New Year's eve.
Although the ICPUC was told about the gap by the insurance industry, the CHP and the California Insurance Commissioner in the hearings last summer, they ignored them and allowed Lyft and UberX to operate with their fraudulent insurance scheme. The ICPUC still has not fixed the gap in their regulations.
Instead they are having interminable hearings. That is what the ICPUC does.
Uber is a threat to its revenues. Our government in CA is first & foremost about employing people at inflated levels of compensation. The airport rep stating he is concerned about our "safety" is laughable.
power, control and wealth, the more it wishes to extend that. Anyone who seeks release from their clutches is viewed as a threat.
Reagan is probably the only recent resident who has really understood that the people need to take power back from the bureaucrats
Progressives hate the government until they can force it on people.
Right wingers hate the government until they can force it on people.
Ok, and then you wake up. Uber X drivers are not insured for damage to themselves or their cars if they are involved in an accident. Uber X's policy does not cover them and their personal insurance does not cover them.
So yes, Reagan and his Iran/Contra Affair would allow him to understand this paradigm. I see your point now-fraud it's the America Way!
Let's break all the laws. We don't need no stinking government.
Yes, Uber follows in the footsteps of Napster and Youtube. Take the hard work of some, provide a big benefit to the masses, and nobody cares about the legal issues or liability because everyone is in love with convenience, fame, and quick fortunes.
All Uber X drivers are not personally insured nor are their cars if an accident occurs. Uber X drivers can lie to their insurance companies, but if a third party is involved forgetaboutit they are on the hook for a huge judgement that will follow them for life like a bad student loan.
Ride-"sharing" is a fake manipulative word. It misrepresents the truth about
what it really is.
Fraud-sharing would be far more fitting.
Note to ride-"sharing" drivers. You are thieves. And you know it.
Cabs cant provide the service they want to because they're hamstrung by absurd medallion rules that allow the SF elite to reap enormous returns for work never done. Now Uber comes along and beats that archaic system, screwing over the cabbies and threatening the massive income streams of SF's judges, retired politicos and LEO's...the Uber drivers may not be perfect but they're making an honest living providing a service...can the medallion holders in SF say the same thing? Of course not, instead they scramble to come up with a new set of even more absurd standards and qualifications in a transparent and frankly stupid effort to squeeze out innovation. Look back through history and see how thats worked out for the incumbent. Get on board with Uber, stop screwing over regular cabbies or get the f out of the way and let the market sort it out. I simply have my fingers crossed that another hidden political gravy train in SF gets taken down. Whats next? The Board of Sups, Building/Permits or the city's involvement in state governed liquor licenses?
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Album Rating: 4.0I'll bump this to a personal 5 once all the shit with the site is fixed, but this review will remain objectively at a 4.5.
Crimson wrote a review of this a while back, it was deleted in the crash and never restored.This Message Edited On 11.26.08
Good work, as usual. I have an album from this band, and didn't like it. The vocals were not to my liking and the production seemed a bit lacking. I'm not very hesitant to check out anything else from this band but I might reconsider. 1 50 minute song though, I can't really take much Godspeed so i'm still on the fence.Digging: My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
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Album Rating: 4.0This differs from his other albums, the vocals are a bit different and the general atmosphere is completely different. But, if you don' like the whole 50 minute thing then I really don't know what to say. I'd give it a try if I were you, and if you don't like it just delete it.
good album art
More great reviews man ;)
Album Rating: 4.5Excellent review as always. Sometimes I just sit back and listen to the first 4 minutes, but often enough I listen to the full thing.
Gotta love metal. %$&* like this doesn't happen in other forms of music.
Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Offlost my review for this and didn't have a back up, album is pretty rad
During this album, the music is divided into two distinct sections, which take turns alternating.
That's pretty much spot on.This Message Edited On 11.26.08
During this album, the music is divided into two distinct sections, which take turns alternating.
Album Rating: 4.0That sucks Crimson, I remember your review being really good.
Thanks everyone.
These guys always struck me as majorly important. I only have one EP but it did absolutely nothing for me.
Album Rating: 3.5Great review as usual. I really need to hear this.Digging: Old Witch - Come Mourning Come
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Album Rating: 4.0Cocaine, what EP is it? Some his stuff is majorly hit-and-miss but other stuff is absolutely awesome, like this.
Review's first paragraph is of course really pretentious but gets better from there on. Wyrd's really good, but I don't think I've heard this.
Album Rating: 4.0first paragraph is of course really pretentious
You expected something different from me? haha I'm trying to get away from doing that, and I think I've done a good job with it, but on albums like this which I love so much I can't help but do it.
If you like this band but haven't heard this you don't know what you're missing.
first paragraph is of course really pretentious
I have Kammen and it's good, I'll be getting this soon. Good review.
Album Rating: 3.5Just got this.
Sounds really good so far but i doubt ill listen to it much just because of its lenght ):
I dont often have time to jsut sit down and listen to one song for 50 minsThis Message Edited On 11.26.08
Yeah you're basically the master of the ostentatious first paragraph, and it at least suits your review well.
I dont often have time to jsut sit down and listen to one song for 50 mins
It's not one song it's an entire album.
I dont often have time to jsut sit down and listen to one song for 50 mins
Album Rating: 4.0It's not one song it's an entire album.
The entire album is one song.
It's not one song it's an entire album.
I know, that's not the point I was making.
Album Rating: 4.0Didn't think it was, just wanted to clarify haha.
But yeah you can sit down and listen to this for five minutes and get a general understanding of what is going on, but this album really takes the full fifty minutes.
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PHOENIX -- Phoenix Children's Hospital is taking part in the inaugural crowd-funded hospital online gift catalog. It's part of a national campaign led by Fundly, the world's largest crowdfunding-for-good platform and the Children's Miracle Network.
According to the hospital, through the fundraising program Give Miracles, individuals can purchase critically needed medical equipment and medical care for children at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
"We've got the full array, from toys to multimillion dollar gifts and everything in between. Any gift is very much appreciated," said Steve Schnall, a hospital spokesman.
Once donors choose their gift from the Give Miracles catalog, they will receive updates on how their gift is being utilized.
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05-13-2012, 08:02 PM #1Waterboy
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PSL / Personal Seating License Cost?
Of particular concern in Minnesota is the Minnesota Vikings unwillingness to share any information on PSLs or Personal Seating Licenses with regards to the new stadium. I urge all season ticket holders to call the Vikings ticket office at 612.338.4537. I am willing to pay for a PSL without complaint but I am afraid I will be out-priced. During the legislative debate it was mentioned that $100,000,000.00 was the Vikings goal in PSL fundraising. How will that impact the current, loyal season ticket owners? The Vikings will not say! We helped get them the new stadium. The least that they can do is provide an indication of the potential costs for PSLs. I have heard, but not verified, that PSLs for good seats at the new Dallas Cowboy stadium are upwards of $150,00 PER SEAT! This is a real issue!
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I'll show you quickly how to figure this out.
Step 1: Wait until the bill is legally signed
Step 2: Wait until they actually have a plan for the stadium
Step 3: Wait until they actually have a plan for seating/pricing/PSL (I doubt they have given PSL specifics much thought)
Step 4: ....
Step 5: Profit!
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i_bleed_purple: Thanks for the comment but I do not believe that they have no idea on PSL costs at this point. I do believe that the Vikes have a pretty good idea of the stadium costs, etc. If they did not they would not have known how much cash they needed from other sources. My guess is that they do not want to release bad news because they want to fill the current Dome until the new stadium is built. Does it sound like I do not trust the Vikes on this one? Yes, I do not.
Of course there will be some sort of PSL's. I am sure there will be some sections that do not have them in the upper decks and end zones but I would venture to guess any lower level seat from goal line to goal line will have them in incremental cost as you get closer to the 50.
I hope there is no fan who is under the illusion that they could build a stadium that expensive, have the same number of seats, and not increase the cost of a ticket exponentially. Where else would all of this magical new revenue they have been pining for come from besides there, parking and concessions/merchandise? The additional luxury suites will add revenue but not near enough to offset the added debt and operating costs.


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Science Day 2012
Schedule of Events — Friday, October 19, 2012
|"Chemistry Demonstrations" will be presented by Dr. Barrett Eichler (Chemistry) and students from Chem 341 Advanced Inorganic Class and SMACS (student members of American Chemical Society) at Augustana College. This is a very popular event.
|Break-Out Sessions
|Break-Out Sessions
Closing Session
The "Mysteries of the Universe Revealed" will be presented by Dr. Drew Alton, Dr. Amy Engebretson, Dr. Nathan Grau and Dr. Eric Wells, physics professors along with Augustana students. This will be an exciting show of "lights, bangs, explosions, and fun."
|Buffet Lunch in the Morrison Commons
|Meet with Y.T. Johnson Science Day Scholarship Nominees – GSC 262
|Students & Parents tour campus
Break-Out Sessions:
A Career in Sports Medicine
Professor Brian Gerry, HPER
Location: Elmen 236 Time: 10:00 a.m. Limit: 30 students
This athletic training presentation is intended to give those interested in sports medicine a very firm understanding of the career field, employment options, salary options, and educational courses which need to be taken. Time will be allowed for student questions.
Acids, Bases and Indicators
Dr. Jared Mays, Biochemistry and Chemistry
Location: GSC 255 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 20 students/session
Students will explore acids, bases and colored indicators and how this information can be used to understand common household products.
Alchemy at Work? Copper Converted to Silver and Gold
Dr. Duane Weisshaar, Chemistry
Location: GSC 243 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 20 students/session
Join us for an exploration of some physical and chemical changes of copper. Be prepared to work and think; this is not a show and tell. You will run the reactions on the pennies (provided), you will make the observations, and you and your group will work together to figure out what's happening. Come and enjoy.
Be a Nurse, Save a Life!
Professors Beth Karel and Mary Nelson, Nursing
Location: GSC 111 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 30 students/session
Nurses needed stat to GSC 111. Forty-five-year-old female arriving by ambulance with cardiac arrest. CPR in progress. Seven-year-old female patient arriving from the clinic with an anaphylactic reaction. Be ready to intubate. Eighty-one-year-old male patient with acute left sided weakness and slurred speech. Stroke team activated. All nurses report for duty.
Careers in the Health Professions
Dr. Paul Egland, Biology
Location: GSC 101 Time: 10:00 Limit: 40 students
Join Prof. Matzner, Chief Health Professions Advisor, and a group of Augustana seniors to talk about preparation for careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Others.
Auctions, Duels, and Nim: A Brief Introduction to Game theory
Dr. Martha Gregg, Mathematics
Location: GSC 29 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 16 students each session
A brief introduction to Game Theory, a branch of mathematics founded in 1944 by 20th century mathematical giant John von Neumann and economist Oskar Morganstern. Perhaps the most family student of game theory is John Nash, whose remarkable life story is related is Silvia Nasar's fine biography A Beautiful Mind (and later fictionalized in Ron Howard's movie of the same name, starring Russel Crowe). We will discuss a number of simple games, strategies for playing them, and important applications to areas such as economics, social and political science.
Swarming: a mathematical approach
Dr. Timothy Sorenson, Mathematics
Location: GSC 31 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 20 students/ session
An investigation into how mathematics can assist in determining physiological facts from a general mathematical swarming model.
Dancing with the Molecules: Computer Simulation of Chemical Reactions
Dr. Bijoy Dey, Chemistry
Location: GSC 40 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 10 students/session
We all know that molecules are made of atoms. Molecular properties and their ability to react are essentially the interplay of these atoms. Atoms in a molecule are constantly undergoing motions; these are, primarily, the vibrational motions. There is energy flowing from one vibrational motion to the other, and when this flow of energy is sufficient, a bond breaks at some place and a new bond is formed elsewhere. These atomic motions keep the molecule "alive." Mathematically, these motions can be calculated by using classical Newtonian mechanics, which we all learn in our high school science curriculum. Attend this session and see how we can capture these motions in the form of a movie and watch how chemical reaction take place in real time, without ever doing a real experiment.
Diversity of Birds in an Urban Environment
Dr. Amy Lewis, Biology
Location: GSC 201 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 25 students/session
Learn how to identify some of the common winter birds of our area. After a short presentation, we will divide into two groups and go census some birds. Back in the lab, each group will calculate bird diversity and we will explore the reasons for why we found differences or similarities between groups.
Fire, Glass, and Fun
Dr. Jetty Duffy-Matzner, Chemistry
Location: GSC 259 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 10 students/session
Different techniques of glass sculpting and blowing will be demonstrated and practiced. Students will be able to take their "creations" home!
Heartbeat: Taking an Electrocardiogram
Dr. Jennifer Gubbels and Dr. Anne Vogelmann, Biology
Location: GSC 109 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 12 students/session
The heart begins beating 18 days after conception and does not stop until death! Find out more about this amazing organ where you will learn how to take an electrocardiogram (EKG) at rest and after exercise. Learn how to interpret the EKG trace and how the electrical impulses conduct through the heart. Examine and dissect a pig heart, which is close in size and anatomy to a human heart.
Mathematics Treasure Hunt
Professor Jay R. Smith, Mathematics
Location: GSC 21 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 20 students/session
Students who successfully follow a compass course will discover the meaning of life.
Physics at an Abandoned Gold Mine
Dr. Drew Alton, Physics
Location: GSC 207 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 40 students/session
As you may have heard in the news, the state of South Dakota has taken ownership of the Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, SD, with the plan that the National Science Foundation will construct a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) there. Plans are underway for some of the first experiments that might take place. We will discuss dark matter, observation of neutrino from the core of the sun, and neutrino oscillations among other things.
Careers in Forensic Science
Matthew Jorgenson, Sioux Falls Police Department Crime Lab Manager
Location: GSC 241 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 25 students/session
Crime shows such as CSI and NCIS have propelled forensic science into the forefront of today's pop culture. The question that gets asked most often is usually …what does it "really mean" to be a forensic scientist? It isn't all driving around in Hummers and carrying a badge and gun, but using science to help solve crimes is a fun and rewarding career. During this presentation, we'll go through some of the science disciplines involved in today's crime labs and cover a few of the scientific techniques being used. We will cover what kinds of jobs are to be found in this field and the educational path that will most get the student ready. There will be time for student questions at the end.
Evolution: Separating the fact from the fiction
Steven Matzner, Biology Department
Location: GSC 169 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 15 students/session
Perhaps nowhere has Science and Religion come into greater conflict than in the subject of evolution. Do Science and Religion have to be in conflict or can Science and Religion be integrated? This session will survey your current views and discuss ways to view the relationship between Science and Religion. In addition, we will look at examples of hominid skulls and homologous bones.
Career in Computer Science
Steve Shum, Computer Science Department
Location: GSC 34 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 25 students/session
We will discuss what Computer Science is, and what Computer Science students typically do after their graduation. We will also discuss local opportunities for Computer Science students during and after their college career in Sioux Falls.
Growing Crystals
Steve Schultz, Chemistry Department
Location: GSC 153 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 20 students/session
Explore the art and science of growing crystals! Students will use a variety of substances and approaches to grow different types of crystals. At the end of the session, we will vote for the largest, prettiest, most artistic, and most unusual crystals. Awards will be given!
Not your everyday fish bait: Catch these worms with neon DNA
Dr. Cecelia Miles and Dr. Lisa Baye, Biology Department
Location: GSC 151 Time: 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. Limit: 12 students/session
If you Google "glow in the dark" you can find glowing running shoes, t-shirts, glasses, and even toilet paper! But, today you are going to use a special microscope to look at worms with DNA that glows when you shine a certain wavelength of light on them. Yes, they are alive! These worms are hermaphrodites that self-fertilize and have very young offspring still growing inside of them. Because we can see the DNA inside each cell of the developing offspring, we can watch cell division happening in real time. If you ever wondered what it really looks like when a mother cell divides its DNA up between two daughters, this is your chance!


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Stone 04.04.04 Vertical Epic Ale - Stone Brewing Co.
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4.38/5 rDev +13.2%
Happy New Year, Break out & open the 04 V.Epic. so thats what we did..
The beer poured a hazy gold with a bit of cloud. Yeast could be seen in the bottle but not noticed in the glass. The head started out good-sized with big white bubbles as a slight "fizz" could be heard as it faded to a nice thin film accross the top. The film climbs and clings to the glass as if feeding the lace in spots.
The aroma was citric wheat that favored lime. The taste starts off with a lime based citric balanced with the hop then followed by a balance of sweeted malt and the warming of alcohol. The taste has an oaky sweetness with hints of vanilla and brown sugar. The mouthfeel is soft and mellow which aids the drinkability and your left with a finish of wheat cloves, lime & spice. Oh ya, the warmth of the alcohol is nice too.
A nice Stone to bring in the new year. Here's to 05, bring it on!!
01-02-2005 14:02:18 | More by chilidog
North Carolina
3.98/5 rDev +2.8%
Poured an orange/gold color with not much head to speak of wich was somewhat suprising for the style,aromas of honey and sweet,ripe fruit aong with a little spice.Flavors of bubblegum really stick ouot up front along with some honey and cloves with a little alcohol burn as I drink more.A good beer but not any better than some good Belgian Triples for sure,not worth the hype but a good brew none the less.
01-02-2005 02:19:11 | More by oberon
3.93/5 rDev +1.6%
Stone 04.04.04 Vertical Epic Ale:
OK, here we go. Nice alabaster head on a crystal clear brass body very inviting. Yeasty fruity nose is big, with hints of bubblegum . Up front the taste is slickly bitter, hoppier than most triples Stone, no shit. Creamy middle leads to a spicy-sweet finish that coats the tongue well. This puts me in the mind of a tripel wheat, like Unibroues Don de Dieu but not as well integrated. Not a bad beer, but not one Im in a hurry to return to as there are so many other better tripels out there.
12-10-2004 19:17:09 | More by markman
4.18/5 rDev +8%
Re-taste on 7/9/08 - score changed to reflect
Cracked open my 2nd bottle tonight. Midway through it's suggested aging, this pours a dark honey color with a better head than I got with a bottle consumed in 2004. Some floaties can be seen, but not nearly as many as I thought there'd be after nearly four years of aging.
Both in the nose and in the taste, hops stick out more than I think they did when I last reviewed it, which is odd, as I'd think it would be the other way around. Also spices and a honey-ish maltiness are on hand in a fairly up-front way. Seems more boozy than I noted in my original review, with a definite warming alcohol sensation.
The body is a bit of a disappointment. Perhaps I hadn't had so many tripels when I first had this, but the mouthfeel now seems too heavy for the style.
Today I find this less drinkable than I did in 2004. The body and mouthfeel are too thick, and the booziness of this one makes me not want another one, which is fine, as I've only one left, and I'm going to try to sit on it for a few more years.
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Bomber purchased at Jim's Homebrew in Spokane for $6.96 (I've got two more stashed for aging).
Poured a honeyish gold color, with a minor white head that still managed to leave a fair amount of lace.
Smells quite tasty. The first thing that grabs the attention is the hefe-ish odors of earthy wheat and cloves. There is spicyness, but it's fairly subdued. There's also a honeyish, floral scent and a slight citrus aroma.
The taste is quite similar to the aromas mentioned above, except that the lime flavor (undoubtebly from the vaunted Kaffir Lime leaves) is much more distinctive. There's also a noticeable yeasty presence. This is like an Hefe on steroids.
A medium bodied beer, it's a little bit heavier than most wheat beers I've consumed, but nothing too thick, to be sure.
This is a damn tasty beer. Maybe a little too thick to be a great summer beer, but I bet it would go great with spicy food. I'm not a big Thai fan (peanut allergy) but I bet it would go great with Indian food, which is pretty much my favorite cuisine.
12-10-2004 08:40:07 | More by woemad
New York
4.3/5 rDev +11.1%
poured a slightly hazy honeyish color with a large flufy pillowy white head. soft slightly sweetish and a little spicy aroma very reminicent of some german wheat beers. the clove character is starting to come through as it warms with a bit of underlying yeastyness there is also a bit of citrus in there but i can't tell what kind for the life of me. soft light body with that distinct kinda thickish wheat beer taste. It was hidden at first and the carbonation and mild spicyness of the beer left it undetected. takes a few sips for me to unravel the mysteries in a beer like this. alcohol is very well hidden at first but as it warms becomes a bit more noticeable but still very nicely balanced. excellent refreshing quality to it when it's bit on the chilled side and as it warms to around room temp. turns into an excellent nighttime warmer. truly top notch, if anyone see's any out there grab a few.
12-02-2004 04:22:24 | More by shippos
3.5/5 rDev -9.6%
Pours a light golden amber color with a bubbly white head that leaves a nice lace. There is a wide range of aromas to this brew from which I can come up with some banana, a big presence of yeast, hints of wheat, and a noticeable lime like aroma that comes from the kaffir lime leaves. To me this is kinda funky but hey lets move on. The flavor to this brew goes right along with the aforementioned aromas. There is a large wheaty flavor to this brew with a firm backing of yeasty banana. There is a subtle sweetness followed by some citrus notes, while the carbonation is just light enough that it tingles nicely on the tongue. The finish to this brew really shows off the kaffir lime leaves with a firm lime flavor that just sticks to the pallate, with some final notes sweetness and an almost juicy quality.
Overall I find this brew to be quite interesting and very fully flavorful, just its a bit too funky for me to drink on a regular basis. I bet this would probably go well with some thai food, or maybe something spicy...
11-24-2004 01:47:37 | More by bigbeerdrinka
4.2/5 rDev +8.5%
Puffy, only somewhat sticky white head atop a browned golden body. Exotic nose consisting of mashed banana, creamsicle, citrus zest, and meringue. Surprisingly cohensive and floral. Perhaps a bit creamier than I'm used to in a tripel. Similarly, there's a creamy vanilla flavor to this -- fresh and a bit oaky -- with light bits of caramelized sugar in the background. Honey/sweet melon and tropical fruits. Dries out a bit with some yeasty spice and some flower petal. Remarkably heavy on the exotic flavors but nonetheless tasty. A solid Stone offering, but I'm wondering if this will really stand up for another 10 years or whatever it's supposed to do...
11-23-2004 03:18:46 | More by marburg
3.88/5 rDev +0.3%
Pours a clear golden color with a bit of light orange highlights. Bready, fruity and yeasty aromas with some suggestions of pepperiness. Very dry finish to a beer that starts off sweet. Light hopping and the addition of lime leaves give it a saison-like feel and adds nicely to the dryness. Alcohol definately noticable. Tropical fruit esters come into play as it warms up to temperature. Pretty nice tripel, but slightly one-dimensional.
11-17-2004 01:47:20 | More by crookedhalo
4.13/5 rDev +6.7%
This pours a very bright golden color with a large head with good retention and it leaves nice lacing on the glass. The aroma is really strong with Belgian spices and sweet fruit. The flavor was sweet and very fruity. Lots of flavor. Spicy from the yeast. The body was medium and it's smooth to drink. I actually liked the 03.03.03 better, but this is still a great brew.
11-12-2004 20:22:20 | More by clvand0
4.88/5 rDev +26.1%
Evidently made with Kaffir Lime leaves. Limited 5000 case release. 22oz.bottle, 8.5% ABV. See http://www.stonebrew.com/epic/040404/recipe.html
for the homebrew recipe.
Brewed with:
- Pale 2-row malt (95%)
- Unmalted wheat flakes(5%)
- Sterling hops(35 IBUs)
- Kaffir lime leafs(about 3 grams per 5 gallons)
- Bastogne Belgian yeast from Whitelabs
Filtered (for something that is supposed to be drank 8 years from now?). Pours out to a brilliantly clear light honey-colored caramel, forming a medium-sized rocky light-beige head with excellent retention and clumpy kibbles and bits of sticky lace. Carbonation is moderate. Aroma is immediately recognizable as Bavarian (i.e-Weinhestephaner) hefe-weizen yeast strain, with that unique abundance of bananas and cloves. This is coupled to a very delicate toast, and when swirled, honey and caramel notes are produced. Wonderful nose....It's hard to believe that the bad boys of brewing, "Stone"...are capable of pulling off something so subtle, yet so powerful. Mouthfeel is initially fizzy and powdery with a medium body which envelopes the senses. Starts out in flavor like a classic, albeit heavily malted, Bavarian Weisse, and then somewhere in the middle, a wierd bitter root flavor pops out...I'm attributing this to the Kaffir leaves, not having distinctly tasted them before. This yeast strain is subtley located between a Belgian triple and the aforementioned strain, but leans towards the latter. Smacking the roof of the mouth with the tongue minutes after the drink produces an odd, distant flavor of bitter root. Bitterness is light and floral, providing a nice backdrop to the deceivingly hefty malt bill. This is really interesting...it floats tenously between a Franziskaner and a Grimbergen. Ahha!..that is exactly what this reminds me of!...the Grimbergen (which I bought in Venice, and is not to be confused with the version I later bought in the US which tasted completely different). It goes without saying that this is expertly fermented with no off-flavors and the alcohol is hidden nearly completely.
At any rate, this is really fucking good shit (imperative). I'll give you some really good advice. Don't bother waiting to drink this later...suck it up now, it's not gonna get any better with time. I'm blown away that Stone pulled this one off so fluently...they've earned some new-found respect from me. Put on your favorite music and winamp plugin (in my case, Meshuggah).
This beer is an experience larger than the bottle and it's contents...this is some amazing shit. Stock up. Now.
11-04-2004 18:26:48 | More by Mitchster
4.1/5 rDev +5.9%
If I lived in California I would save one of these as directed...not when I only get one though..
Pours a chill hazed neon gold...a little white head...nose is sweet Belgian malts...sweet tropical fruits...a little whiff of alcohol...body is firm and carbonated...about perfect...
Flavors are nice...a spicy yeastiness and alcohol finish..begins with the sweet and tasty belgian maltiness....a little alcoholic on the finsh...a little time would have smoothed it out I'm sure...
This is a tasty quality brew but short of being an epic...
10-27-2004 05:37:56 | More by ZAP
3.68/5 rDev -4.9%
Pours a pretty pale golden color with a white head that falls quickly to a ring of foam. aroma is little light but sweet malt with fruit apples, bananas, and grapes come out didn't notice the lime in the nose but is in the taste. Taste is crisp tart with alcohol flavor coming thru lightly, on sweet malt backgroud. Second glass better after yeaties swirled in adds zestiness and spice to the mix. Spice and little bitter lime blend with hops for the finish. Mouthfeel is crisp and clean. Drinkability is not bad, I think this one would improve with a little cellar time. Not bad but not on top for the style.
10-25-2004 17:52:34 | More by mntlover
4/5 rDev +3.4%
Appearance: Apricot gold and crystal clear, with very active fine carbonation. Thick, dense pure white head with moderate duration. Sounds typical, but it's a uniquely pretty beer.
Smell: I just had nasal sex with a supermodel. Wonderful, powerful blend of Belgian yeast, honey, apricot, green apple, clove, fruitcake spice, pale malt with a mild solvent/alcohol scent underneath. It's awesome--I can't get my nose out of the glass.
Taste: Oddly, the first flavor is an un-Belgian caramel malt. The usual spice/clove, honey, a bit of sour fruit. It's good, but it doesn't live up to the scent's promise. The mouthfeel is crisp, but also medium bodied and slightly coating. A medicinal phenol taste lingers very long into the aftertaste.
Drinkability: Make of this one what you will. It's listed as a tripel, they call it a saison, or a bier de garde--they're not sure. I'm not either. Whatever it is, it's a solid Belgian-style beer, though not really a stellar example of any specific style. I like it, but it's not quite the knockout I expected.
Finally, I have real trouble believing this is going to last eight years. If you want to save it for the 2012 Vertical Epic, rock on, but I just can't imagine this is going to drinkable. Prove me wrong.
10-22-2004 06:32:21 | More by WetCoaster
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +3.4%
Bottle courtesy of mrpicklerelish, big up.
Appearance: Poured a dark golden color, with a strange irredescent-like quality and just a thin, white ring.
Aroma: Big aromas of apples and cloves, something sweet and honey-like, with some lime in the backround.
Taste: A big blast of spicy cloves and sour apples, all wrapped in a pineapple juice envelope and sealed with a kiss of lime (like biting into a lime and tasting the sour-sweet lime peel followed by the bitter pith). Finish was similar to other Stone brews I've had; solidly bitter. I can't describe what's different about the bitterness in Stone's brews. It's just very pronounced and tight and very distinguishable from others. ABV barely noticeable.
Mouth: Medium body, tight cabonation, and slightly viscous leads to a smooth mouthfeel. Nice.
Drinkability: Good stuff. I'd definitely have it again but I'll most likely never see it again. Allegedly the Vertical Epic series beers are meant to be aged until 2012 but I couldn't wait (and it was my birthday). I can see how aging might mellow out some of the bitterness
10-19-2004 10:46:15 | More by oxmasterscream
4.3/5 rDev +11.1%
Pours like other nice North American Tripels, fizzy, yellow and with a thin layer of white foam.
Smell deliciously sweet and spicy, with a dominant clove presence. Very much in the spirit of Belgian beer.
Spicy strong flavor, with a warming alcohol presence. Very delicious and balanced considering the number of flavors happening here. Banana, allspice, clove flavors all blend together rather nicely.
I'm not real high in the tripels, but this one is damned fine and quite drinkable. As far as tripels go, second only to Unibroue's Eau Benite.
10-17-2004 17:34:51 | More by nortmand
4.53/5 rDev +17.1%
Wow! Bought 3 bottles of this from Old Town Liquor, here in Temecula, CA. The proprietor their told me this was almost like a wheat beer, but it poured into a Stone IPA glass a medium golden color with about a finger and a half of crisp head which dissipated in a minute or two. Smell was citrusy crisp with hints of earthiness and a pleasing bite of alcohol; very pleasing overall. taste was initially much like a good Abbey Trippel, then moved to a warm alcohol and finally a slight crisp lime. I tend to agree with the other reviewers, that this beer has a young, very fine taste that will only improve as the flavors meld together. I must confess, the 3 bottles lasted only a matter of hours, as I thoroughly enjoyed getting familiar with this complex offering. I went back and bought a case to age appropriately; however, this beer may be hard to keep out of my glass. Very well done, another worthy effort from Stone!!!
Cracked opened an 040404 after 6 months plus and found a somewhat different beer waiting. The kafir lime hints have disappeared, there is a somewhat toffee hint to the smell. The smell is now a mild barleywine and prominent fusel alcohol. The mouthfeel is somewhat less carbonated but mellow at the same time. I am having a hard time with this offering now, but suffice to say it is far more enjoyable than at the original release date. I think this will become one of the true "Epic" Stone offerings in the months and years to come.
10-11-2004 03:31:19 | More by imblane
4.05/5 rDev +4.7%
Appearance: Golden. Plenty darker than the Natural Light I watch everyone around me drink. *shudder*
Smell: Fruity! This was quite a shock for me, because as a hophead I was expecting the beer to be bitter like every other Stone Brew I'd had, save the porter and stout.
Taste: As a hophead I was at first weary of the sweeter flavor. As I continued to drink the beer, I began to embrace this style that was strange to me. Much fruitness gave the beer a smooth taste, but unlike the smooth tastes advocated by advertising campaigns for such brews as Keystone Light, this beer was full-flavored and sweet.
Mouthfeel: I think Stone does a great job with their brews as far as mouthfeels are concerned. The carbonation, when the brew is cool, lets the beer flow through one's mouth and across the tongue fluidly, for lack of a better term. Of all the categories, I gave this my highest score of 4.5
Drinkability: The beer is good, and for drinkers who adore fruitiness, this could be consumed for a long time. However, as hop-head, I wasn't fully enamored with the beer, but I put my prejudice aside the rated this category adequately.
10-11-2004 00:05:51 | More by bigchris1313
3.68/5 rDev -4.9%
Poured a golden color with hints of amber. Minimal head disapated quickly. Nose quite stuffy tonight, so I can't really comment on the smell other than I didn't smell anything bad.
At first all I could tast was hints of fruitiness and the a strange, not all together pleasant bitterness which I assume comes from the lime leaves. As it warmed, the true character of the beer came out however. Very much in the belgian tripel style, though less complex than most. Very smooth mouthfeel. the lime leaves are what make this beer unique, but I did not altogether enjoy it. The bitterness just lingers on the tongue in a way I am not used to. However, otherwise this is a very well crafted beer, and I wish I had more that I could let age and check again in few years.
Thank Mrpicklerelish for the bottle
10-09-2004 23:38:33 | More by poundboy
3.88/5 rDev +0.3%
Clear true amber body with a head on the fizzy side. The aroma and flavor are dominated by vanilla and cotton candy. A little bit of caramel is involved, and after reading the the commercial description, I guess that bit of citrus isnt from the hops after all. Still, while its very pleasant and quite drinkable, its not really all that like a Belgian in character to me.
10-09-2004 02:46:47 | More by aracauna
3.25/5 rDev -16%
Pours a medium amber-gold, topped with a three finger puffy off-white head, left partial rings of lacing.
Spicy, yeasty, lime aroma, banana and flowers.
Robustly flavored, very yeasty - seems a little "wild" maybe it needs time to settle itself down. Lime, wet bread, wheat and flowers. More hop flavor than bitterness, although the bitterness does come out more when it warms.
Medium-full bodied, I've got a couple of bottles in the cellar it will be interesting to see how the compare to the fresh draft over time.
10-01-2004 19:47:25 | More by mschofield
4.22/5 rDev +9%
Now Quaffing: Stone Vertical Epic 04.04.04
Poured from a simple, yet classy silk-screened 650ml bomber. Hazy apricot, peppered with particles, happily floating around in this thick golden goodness. The head recedes rather quickly with little lacing. The aroma is pretty potent. Grassy, hay, definitely Saison-like with heavy perfume in the background. This one definitely prickles the tongue with each sip--nice and crisp. Its upon the swallow that this beer makes its own path. The foreign perfumey spice makes its presence known in a smooth, dry finish. I didn't read the bottle until I encountered this unfamiliar flavor and aroma. Apparently, this beer is spiced with Kaffir Lime Leaves from Indonesia--that is what I call unique. I can taste a little lime there, but it is perfumey and minty, unlike anything I've tasted in a beer before. The flavors mellow out nicely as the beer warms, but it was enjoyable in its agressive, chilled state at the beginning as well. Overall I enjoyed this beer for the unique experience that it was. I could pick this tripel out of others in blind taste test and that is a welcomed respite from some of the belgian brewed tripels. Nice job Stone.
09-30-2004 02:31:58 | More by TripelJ
4.7/5 rDev +21.4%
Gorgeous pale orange coloration, slight haze, under a firm cap of creamy froth. Nose is smoothly citric, just-so spicy, crammed with yeast, a fresh-cracked new loaf of lemon bread, right from the oven. Herbal and even a touch minty, with fruit aplenty stirring about, this is a complex and abundantly pleasant aroma. Has the character of a wit, mixed with a saison, wrapped in the guise of a tripel.
Masterful mouthfeel, commands the palate at once, spills pleasure all along the senses, with a nearly sharp citric twang, then cool and mellow fading out. Rings in again with each new encounter on the tongue, oozes enchantment, drips with delight. Body is medium, finish long and fruit-astic, with the alcohol content, average for the style, never stinging or standing at attention.
That said, it's my kind of tripel all right, exquisite, and tasty to say the least. Another class act from Stone, and I'm doubly glad I have another to sit still for the journey to 2012!
Actually, I ought to procure another pallet-ful, I'm liking this so much!
Cheers to the one called the Bum, for helping a Brother out!
09-24-2004 09:43:57 | More by feloniousmonk
New Mexico
3.68/5 rDev -4.9%
Pours a transparent golden/orange color with a fine white head and light fine carbonation. Head retention is low and the lace is fine and sticky. Aroma is subtle but deep; fruity esters, malt a slightly grassy background with a hint of those lime leaves. Palate is full bodied with a light (syrupy) sweet start and a biting, slightly tart, finish. Flavor has an interesting contrast of sweet and lingering bitter finish.
Interesting but does not display much of the complex characteristics I had encountered the first time I had this beer closer to its bottling.
09-22-2004 02:07:07 | More by SeanChouffe
4/5 rDev +3.4%
Had to tap into this one to compare to the 03.03.03. A very solid performer with a nice 2 finger head over a cloudy golden body. The beer has a lovely fruiy nose that follows in the flavor. The flavor is quite fruiy with a lovely pulp sense. The body is solid and full with nice carbonation for the finish. Drinkable ale despite the ABV. Glad I tapped one early.
09-19-2004 22:47:48 | More by AtLagerHeads
4.72/5 rDev +22%
I couldn't wait any longer to try this one. The beer pours a cloudy golden yellow with a finger and a half of nice creamy head. The nose is full of sweet fruity tones, something I'm not used to in a Stone beer. Well, the flavor is pretty awesome if you ask me. The initial flavor is a blast of sweet hop, but it finishes with a hefe banana cream essence. I can taste just a hint of the lime leaf used as well, but it is a bit of an afterthought. I think the balance is just great in this beer. The beer is nicely thick and creamy. Very nice! The more I drink this beer, the more of it I want. I'm glad I found a shop in town that carres it still. I think a few more of these will have to come home with me soon.
09-19-2004 17:33:01 | More by kmpitz2
Stone 04.04.04 Vertical Epic Ale from Stone Brewing Co.
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The Contract from America, clause 1. Protect the Constitution:
Require each bill to identify the specific provision of the Constitution that gives Congress the power to do what the bill does.
The Contract from America, clause 5. Restore Fiscal Responsibility & Constitutionally Limited Government in Washington:
Create a Blue Ribbon taskforce that engages in a complete audit of federal agencies and programs, assessing their Constitutionality,
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Place a moratorium on all earmarks until the budget is balanced, and then require a 2/3 majority to pass any earmark.
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• Last year, Los Angeles County saw a substantial increase in flu-attributed deaths compared to previous years. 2012 had the highest number of deaths since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic season, and the majority of deaths have occurred in adults aged 65-plus. Vaccines may be less effective in this age group because of chronic diseases, including obesity and/or high blood pressure. Additionally, L.A. County is experiencing higher rates of death among adults younger than 65 due to increasing rates of chronic illness and obesity.
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MACON, Ga. -- The JU Dolphins (10-18, 3-3 Asun) defeated the Mercer Bears (23-8, 6-3 Asun) 5-2 in matinee action at Claude Smith Field in Macon, Ga.
The Bears got started early with an unearned run on two hits and a Dolphin error in the bottom half of the first inning.
The Dolphins scratched across a run in the top half of the fourth. Jake Huxtable (Winter Springs, Fla./Santa Fe College) reached on an error. Nathan Koslowski (Jacksonville, Fla./Episcopal) followed with a perfectly executed hit and run advancing Huxtable to third. Huxtable then scored on a ground out by Brady North (Tampa, Fla./Hillsboro CC).
The Dolphins erupted for three runs in the top of the sixth. Garrett Ruckel (Jacksonville, Fla./Stanton College Prep) led of with a single to left. He advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Zachary Houck (Orange Park, Fla./Eagles View Academy). Koslowski walked setting the stage for Brady North (Tampa, Fla./Hillsboro CC). North ripped the first pitch he saw inside the right field foul pole to put the Dolphins up 4-1.
The Bears loaded the bases in the bottom of the sixth. Alex McRae (West Allis, Wis./New Berlin Eisenhower) worked out of a bases loaded no out jam with a pair of pop outs and an inning ending strikeout to squash the rally.
McRae was replaced in the bottom half of the seventh after going six innings, walking three and striking out three. He only allowed one unearned run in leveling his season record at (2-2).
The Dolphins pushed across an insurance run in the top half of the ninth. Ethan Loosen (Uniondale, N.Y./FSCJ) led off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Josh Baker (Sussez, Wis./University School). Kris Molter (Jacksonville, Fla./Bishop Kenny) reached on an infield single moving Loosen to third. Freshman Nate Ricci (Madison, Wis./LaFollette) then looped a single to left putting the Dolphins up 5-1.
Jeff Tanner (Jacksonville, Fla./Episcopal) replaced McRae in the seventh retiring the first six Bears he faced. Tanner then worked out of a bases loaded and no out jam in the bottom of the ninth to record his first save of the year. Tanner allowed one unearned run in three innings of relief.
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I have been shooting for over quarter of a century, 20 of the last years have been for some of London and New York's best graphic design agencies.
Before this I had two years with The Guardian and then six with the Observer in London. With great reputations for photography these two papers taught me to understand a story visually, to work quickly and to seize opportunities.
"The world is ephemeral, always moving, I am operating instinctively, in a continuum."
My shoots are now mostly for big businesses who are changing their visual identity. The design agency will choose a photographer to match the client. Recently there has been a big shift away from stock images toward reality. During the '90s recession in the UK there was a big push by the stock agencies to monetize the design business and this did impact photographers' incomes.
But eventually it ebbed away when the big discounts began to disappear, the clients realised their images might not have been very exclusive to them, and there needed to be more of a tangible connection between their business and their employees and the images they used to illustrate their commerce.
Honest images of a business proud of its people This is what I do: capture every-day life, in offices and out on the street. The genuineness of the moment is key to me, I want to reflect the client's culture honestly, I want to find images that help locate the client in a certain geographic or cultural position. In the cities I have to be sensitive to the environment, picking up the subtlest of indicators of where I am. People are becoming so much more aware of the world they inhabit, and how to distinguish between cultures, so we don't need to be heavy handed with imagery anymore and that allows me a lot of creative freedom.
Much of my work is overseas on shoots that can last several weeks, travelling to numerous countries and cities. I work alone so I'll often need to send back images to the agency for review, that's a big ask at the end of a day shooting three or four hundred images. So it is critical to have a dependable, fast and logical workflow if I'm going to get the job done (on time).
My Workflow The editing process starts early. I shoot with very fast Canon lenses wide open, ergo a tiny depth of field, so I'll periodically stop for coffee and check for sharpness, this is easiest done in the camera. When I get back to my hotel I'll download the cards through Capture One Pro 7 which lets me back up to a separate hard drive. I will have set up an import preset based on discussions about the grading of the shots and add my usual style adjustments. So I know once loaded into Capture One Pro 7 they are already in a good place, thereby speeding up the initial edit.
"For delivering high quality finished images, I don't think there's another software application that can give me such a good conversion engine and a suite of controls that allow me to work quickly."
I'll rate the images based (firstly) on how much the shot resonates with me, and then how appropriate it is to the creative brief, if it falls at the second test then I'll turn it into a 'personal work' folder. I'll continue this process until I get down to a couple of hundred shots, I'll then switch to 'sort by rating' at which point I can concentrate on the entire frame and start thinking about the next level of refinement. Around now I'll order my room service meal.
The reason I use two stars (instead of the logical one) is that while browsing with the arrow keys at my right hand, my left hand hovers over the 1 and 2 keys. As I shuttle back and forth it is very easy to rate a shot, rate another, go back, compare, re-rate, then move quickly on. It comes with practice. The good shots pop: they leap up at you. I still get a huge sense of delight when something jumps out at me. Even though I pushed the release button it's never obvious the shot was good. The world is ephemeral, always moving, I am operating instinctively, in a continuum, so most of the critical analysis has to wait until the edit.
Workspaces, a lifesaver I'll now have maybe 120 shots rated and I know this will comprise the core of the edit. With Capture One Pro 7 you can set up the interface the way you want it and then create a "saved workspace" to suit your job. I have a saved workspace with most of my common tools held under the Quick tab. Starting at the top with the curve dialogue box where I'll get the image looking good in terms of exposure, saturation and contrast, I'll then work slowly down through the menus: colour temperature, then exposure -- looking mostly at contrast, saturation and brilliance.
I'll then recover the highlights and maybe pull back a little from the shadows. I'll then move to the clarity settings, mostly in 'classic' mode as it's quite subtle and works well for me. I'll also see if vignette needs work; always something you have to pay a heed to with fast lenses wide open, although Capture One Pro 7 does such a good job of eliminating this (and other lens aberrations) I often have to dial some back in.
"Capture One Pro 7 is so intuitive and the power and control of the adjustments is so comprehensive I have, without compromise, eliminated all other software from my workflow."
A real help with these adjustments is the ability to copy them and apply them all, or just some, to another similar image. This is incredibly useful in the early stages and can get a whole series of images looking great with a simple copy/paste. This can be a huge time saver when dealing with several images that need basic changes.
Next Edit I will then do another edit, so I'll get to about a hundred shots and it's time to finesse with local adjustments and framing. The local adjustments tool is the star act for me, it has had such a profound effect on my workflow that it has almost entirely negated the use of Photoshop, taking hours off the editing process. The controls can really bring the shot to life, allowing you to layer different adjustments, giving you complete control. I'll work mostly with the customisable brush and graduated filter tools building several layers for key areas where I want to make improvements, working up the image to its full potential without the need to bring in other software applications, thus simplifying the workflow hugely.
The final step is framing and compositional corrections: while I never crop an image (the frame as shot is sacrosanct), sometimes I do not have time to get my horizontals exactly parallel, so I'll use the rotate and keystone tools to get the frame perfect. I might look at some minor cosmetic issues, like splats of chewing gum on the pavement (a pet hate) and if it's limited I can deal with these and other niggles with the spot tool.
Dinner... And delivering images. By this time I have images I am happy to send to the art director and my food has arrived and I can eat while the images process out as high resolution TIFFs to a hard drive, and the low resolution JPGs which get transmitted over the agonisingly slow hotel broadband while I sleep.
Capture One Pro 7 is so adaptable you can hone your workflow and integrate the most commonly used tools into a logical order. When dealing with many images, after a tiring day, it's important to have systems you can rely on and Capture One Pro 7 offers the degree of flexibility that will allow me to work easily, but can be adapted so comprehensively that it'll work just as well for a studio photographer who only produces one shot every day.
For delivering high quality finished images, I don't think there's another software application that can give me such a good conversion engine and a suite of controls that allow me to work quickly through my images without torturing me for hours.
"Capture One Pro 7 is so intuitive and the power and control of the adjustments is so comprehensive I have, without compromise, eliminated all other software from my workflow. Without doubt, I'd be truly lost without it."
John Wildgoose has been working freelance since 1985 for creative led design agencies in London and more recently in New York and San Francisco.
Visit johnwildgoose.com for more images.
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