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Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest-Märzen - Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH
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Ratings: 1,256 | Reviews: 718 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by Jas45678:
3.75/5 rDev -5.1%
08-15-2013 13:10:55 | More by Jas45678
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North Carolina
3.95/5 rDev 0%
Pours a nice amber color with a light head definent high carbonation on this one,aroma is very malty and slightly sweet.Taste is bread-like with some light sweetness with a somewhat dry finish.Has a slight burnt tinge to it,a real nice fest beer to drink alot of.Nice to see in mid August.
08-24-2003 17:10:02 | More by oberon
4.38/5 rDev +10.9%
Appearance A decent head that laced the glass and sat atop a pretty, light-brown body.
Smell The traditional toasty malt aroma abounds.
Taste This one is smooth and creamy. The toasted malt has the texture of peanut butter, but is thirst-quenching. There may even be a hint of hops in there for balance, but mostly the creamy malt carries the day. The buttery character and smooth toasted malt flavor is a real standout.
Mouthfeel Faint carbonation, medium-bodied, and smooth as silk. Excellent!
Drinkability This is an exceptionally smooth bier. I could knock down a case of these if I had my heart set on it.
Comments There is no fruit or sugar to the flavor, which is the same as the Oktoberfest beers that I pounded out in Munich. The comparison among the locals always boiled down to which one was the smoothest. Simplicity ruled the day with this style.
Now, drinking this from the bottle doesnt touch some of the stuff that I had over there on tap, but for a bottled Oktoberfest available here in the US, this is topnotch.
Update I decided to re-review this with a 2004 vintage. This one really is dead-on for the style. The brewery in Munich did an excellent job of getting an authentic Oktoberfest beer here to the US. Gott sei dank!
Update I am re-reviewing again with a 2005 vintage. This seems to get better every year. The Appearance was much improved. The beer itself is a wonderful, clear, bright orange and the head was medium with good retention and left cool-looking pits. Awesome!
09-26-2003 01:41:11 | More by RoyalT
3.83/5 rDev -3%
One of the best Oktoberfests that I've had this year and definitely the most drinkable.
Bright henna color, crystal clear and shimmering.
Smells faintly of caramel, much more subtle then other Oktoberfests, also toasted grains and very light herbal hops
Minerals, tea, and toasted malts
Super crisp front, creamy and refreshing finish
Very sessionable
10-04-2005 20:27:36 | More by DaPeculierDane
3.75/5 rDev -5.1%
08-07-2014 14:19:44 | More by GameOfBeers
3.63/5 rDev -8.1%
Dark appearance, but light reveals the shiny copper. Smells expectantly malty, but also has some sweeter caramel notes. Comes on heavy at the start - malty and resinous. The flavor continues, but the thickness dissipates, leaving a clean, tasty finish.
Like It? I Do
11-08-2011 03:44:19 | More by wrycon
4/5 rDev +1.3%
09-07-2013 21:32:33 | More by SuomiHobbit
New York
4.08/5 rDev +3.3%
A_ Pours bronze/amber with a thin white head that dissipates into a thin ring of lace. Little lacing.
S_Carmel malt,toasted grain, Slight hops.
T_Caramel malt, toasted grain,spice, and slight presence of floral hops.
M_Medium bodied and creamy.
D_Very. Perfect example of an Oktoberfest.
09-26-2010 02:41:32 | More by nickadams2
4.75/5 rDev +20.3%
This is what a great oktoberfest beer should be. Balanced, smooth, easy to drink. It has a slight sweet aftertaste but not too sweet. The carmel is balanced by the hops. Get it fresh and serve around 45 degrees. At this temp the flavor is amazing. The malt comes forward. My personal favorite fest beer. I've found the german styles of these beers to be a bit lighter and easier to session vs. most of the craft brewed versions. I love them all but this one seems hit the mark. Bullseye. Enjoy!
10-23-2010 16:53:04 | More by muskiecf
New York
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
10-06-2012 23:43:54 | More by kevrob802
4.13/5 rDev +4.6%
Best by 5/12; consumed 8/27/11
A - pours clear copper with one finger of tan head. Head fades pretty quickly without leaving much lacing.
S - smells very bready with some nice toasted malt. Also some subtle sweet malts and a faint amount of hops.
T - Similar the smell. Again very nice taste of fresh baked bread. Hops more prominent in taste than smell, but still clearly playing a supporting role. Really no sweetness in the taste that I picked up in the smell. Relatively straightforward but very good. Nice toastiness.
M - medium mouthfeel with just enough hop presence to yield a slightly bitter dry finish.
O - I always look forward to this one. I like the Ayinger Oktoberest a bit more, but this is one of my favorites in the style.
08-27-2011 17:35:56 | More by warnerry
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
Presentation: 1 pint Euro-style brown bottle. Freshness on the front label.
Appearance: Clear and bright amber beer with a rather large foam head with decent retention. Carbonation bubbles are quite large.
Smell: Metallic, mineral, soft floral hops and toasted malts in the background.
Taste: Light-bodied, soft and smooth on the palate. Mildly malty with notes of caramel and loads of toasted malt flavour. Hops are also mild, with little bitterness and a flowery character that blends very complementary with the malt flavours to create a distinct tea-like flavour. Things go a bit bready as the beer warms. Then more metallic and mineral flavours fill in the gaps and fall into the finish, along with some malt and hop residuals.
Notes: This is Hacker-Pschorr's year round Oktoberfest offerning, not to be confused with their seasonal Oktoberfest-Märzen. It's a perfect Oktoberfest, brewed with enjoyment and a session of drinking in mind -- not strong and very drinkable.
05-19-2002 12:35:09 | More by Todd
New York
4.25/5 rDev +7.6%
11-24-2011 19:20:48 | More by generallee
Rhode Island
4.22/5 rDev +6.8%
Appearance - Pours a crystal-clear amber/golden hue color with a nice creamy, off-white head that lingers for a bit. Nice lacing.
Smell - very pleasant. no off-smells...nice caramel maltiness, breadiness, sweet.
Taste - sweet caramel maltiness, bready, extremely smooth, crisp, just a hint of hop finish. Hints of yeast.
Mouthfeel - medium bodied, velvety, nice carbonation.
Drinkability - Excellent. I could take these down all day long. One of the better Oktoberfests out there imho. Great indeed. Very refreshing and clean.
09-08-2007 18:56:51 | More by Doomcifer
4.47/5 rDev +13.2%
Bright tawny colour, the clarity is perfect. Great lacing with stickage almost all the way down the glass.
Smells fresh malt, sweet with a hint of caramel with in the highlight of toasted grain. All around clean with some light herbal hop also.
Lush and smooth mouth feel, crisp upfront and creamy in the back. Lots of fresh malt flavours bursting off the first sip. Trace hop flavour creeps in as the bitterness does a great job to balance the sweetness off. Waves of toasted grain, faint caramel and an alcohol warmth show that this brew has some depth. Finishes a bit sweet with a bitty toasted husk flavour.
This is one of the top Oktoberfest beers in my book, I get this by the case only though they have switched to sturdy 12oz long neck bottles. I guess for better shipping?
09-17-2002 20:51:02 | More by Jason
3.85/5 rDev -2.5%
Definitely, the classiest and most complex, of the three German Oktoberfest biers I sampled on 9-30-04. Not necessarily the most drinkable.
Pours a very attractive, clear, apricot/orange, body with a one finger, tightknit, beige, head that eventually deposits silky, sheet lace all over the glass.
Mouthfeel is exceptional, being creamy, almost chewy, very smooth, with a mild hops bite for the tongue.
Taste is malty, with toffee notes leading into hints of molasses, and figs, suggestive of a Bavarian doppelbock. Floral and herbal hops bitterness come on strong, toward the finish, to lend a bit of balance, and clean aftertaste.
Very satisfying, Marzen here.. a hint of doppelbock characteristics adds a heaviness, that is flavorful, but hurts drinkability. Bottle label is, most likely, the most attractive of the Munich, festbiers.
10-01-2004 06:08:24 | More by merlin48
New York
3.83/5 rDev -3%
12 ounce bottle, with no freshness dating to be found, pours typical light coppery amber. Malty nose. slim white head, dissolving to tiny bubbles, just a wee bit of lacing. Medium bodied, moderate depth of malt flavor. Not the most exciting style, IMHO, but usually tasty and highly drinkable. This one is a respectable sessioner
09-23-2004 00:10:43 | More by Billolick
4/5 rDev +1.3%
09-26-2013 02:00:01 | More by ctodda
3.75/5 rDev -5.1%
08-27-2013 23:31:11 | More by JayEvans813
4.08/5 rDev +3.3%
A:Deep orange with off white head, disappeared pretty quickly with no real lacing to speak of
S: Rich german malt aroma, very slightly toasted with a touch of caramel sweetness
T: Initial malty sweetness followed by a big malty flavor. Toasted bread crust comes to mind. very subtle hop flavor (floral)
M: medium body, silky smooth, Beer finishes very dry and a subtle bitterness linger through
D: Very drinkable Oktoberfest. It is not cloying at all and the beer really rolls around the tongue nicely. Wonderful balance with the focus on the Malt profile. All around a very good beer, they hit the mark on this one
02-11-2010 22:27:46 | More by LyonsHead
4.18/5 rDev +5.8%
A: very clear , bright/lighter copper , head dissipated quickly to almost nothing, some lacing left on the glass.
S: smell is very nice and typical of oktoberfest marzen, this beer reminds me of october and fal sooo much, slightly sweet , bit of roasted character , nice fresh malty scents and grains , hint of clove and cinnamon, and a bit of slightly spicy/herbal hops.
T: smooth and slightly roasty , full maltiness and nice toasted grains , bit of a crisp twang in there , balancing touch of herbal hops , an edge of caramel sweetness in the finish.
M: slightly creamy and smooth.
D: A very drinkable Oktoberfest , true to the style. The finish is on the sweeter side of the ones iv'e tried after the hops. A great beer that goes down super easy throughout the night. Love the images of fall and october this beer brings to my mind.
09-11-2006 06:19:22 | More by Byeast
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
10-20-2013 02:42:19 | More by Apotheosis
4.1/5 rDev +3.8%
On tap at Capital Ale House.
Medium-copper in color with a white head that stitched a patchwork quilt of lace on the sides of the glass. Good dose of malt and caramel in the nose. Brief hints of spicy hops noted as well. Also, a bit of "pumpkin" scent escapes from the glass. Flavor is a nice mix of "pumpkin pie", mixed with a strong dose of malt sweetness. Not to be outdone, there is also a good balacing by the bittering from the hops. Finished with a very slight bitter aftertaste. Kept me reaching for more. Fairly smooth. Medium-bodied. Very drinkable. An Oktoberfest I could easily come back to year after year.
09-28-2003 15:01:34 | More by OldFrothingSlosh
3.9/5 rDev -1.3%
Serving glass: Poured from bottle into clear cup.
Appearance: Clear coppery-amber with thin white head and light lacing.
Smell: Caramel, cherry, noble hops and a touch of toast.
Taste: Malty mix of caramel, cherry and biscuit - the caramel is dominant but is surprisingly not sweet (as US caramel versions are). Ends with some light spicy noble hops.
Feel: Moderate carbonation, medium body, crisp and semi-dry finish.
Drinkability: Very drinkable and more than solid Marzen that shows how to focus on caramel without being cloying. US brewers - take note.
09-26-2010 18:42:04 | More by bsp77
4.5/5 rDev +13.9%
10-09-2012 18:55:39 | More by innominat
Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest-Märzen from Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH
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I'd like to picture Scott Boras in a room with the shutters drawn, staring at an old rotary phone. Just staring. Projecting his dark energy into the phone, down into the wires, and out into the world. Maybe he focuses on a specific name; maybe the energy just knows where to go.
And while Dan Duquette or Peter Angelos are sitting down for breakfast, they suddenly spit out their scone and say aloud, "By Jove, why aren't we in on this Prince Fielder action?" The hardest part for Boras is acting surprised when he gets the phone call.
That's not how it happens, though. If the Orioles really are interested in Prince Fielder, it's a strategy that's been debated and discussed, reviewed and ruminated on. Of course, this is the Orioles we're talking about, so that doesn't mean that the right decision will be reached, but it's not like Angelos had a a vision that Fielder came unto them on a flaming pie and then ordered the Orioles to pursue the slugger suddenly.
Which brings us to the question posed in the headline: What in the heck do the Orioles want with Prince Fielder?
The answer, and I'm just spitballing here: Probably to get better. Wait, wait. Hear me out.
Fielder takes a lot of guff for being shaped like something out of the Disney Alice in Wonderland cartoon, and it's a legitimate concern. He's … fluffy, to put it diplomatically. There should be concerns over his durability. It's hard to imagine a 40-year-old Fielder scampering out to first base, fit as a fiddle.
But there's a difference between a "legitimate concern" and something that should completely obscure Prince Fielder's long-term potential. He's still just 27 -- because he had immediate success as a young major leaguer, it's easy to forget just how young he is. If Fielder gets a seven-year deal, he'd be 34 by the end of it. When is he supposed to turn into a fiery mess of bone, cartilage, and blubber? When he's 30? 31? 32? Even Mo Vaughn made it to 32, and he didn't necessarily crumble because of his girth -- a rogue dugout was the culprit there.
It's completely reasonable to think that Fielder is the kind of free agent that is good for any team. Win now? Of course Fielder helps. He'd help every team. Win later? The ultimate example of a rags-to-riches team are the 2006 Tigers, who made the World Series three years after losing 119 games -- that's 26 games worse than the 2011 Orioles.
Using the '03 Tigers as a yardstick, it's fair to think that any time, anywhere, no matter how bereft they are of talent and direction, can get from worst to first in a three- or four-year stretch. In three or four years, Fielder should still be very, very good. He could collapse. He could go the way of Adam Dunn for whatever reason. But that's not exceptionally likely. He should be Prince Fielder for a while yet.
And Fielder would represent the Orioles getting better. Substantially better. Fielder by himself isn't going to bring the Orioles over .500, even, but he'd be a substantial upgrade to the roster. He'd be one more piece. Matt Wieters or Adam Jones getting substantially better; Manny Machado erupting on the scene; some of the previously exciting young pitchers reaching their potential -- all of these things can add up to an interesting Orioles team that would have the luxury of Fielder already being around to help. In the meantime, he'd be a gate attraction -- something that would sell tickets, if not jeans.
This isn't to say that the Orioles are a team on the rise, that their future is bright, gotta wear shades, look out world. The counter-argument is just obvious: The Baltimore Orioles. Not going to compete with that one. But the same argument could have been made for the Tigers for most of the '90s and early '00s. And when they signed Magglio Ordonez to a huge deal, a lot of folks asked the same question: why? Why would the Tigers -- a 90-loss team in their good years -- get a win-now player in his 30s? Seemed like a waste of money. Then prospects developed, more productive veterans came on board, and the Tigers weren't the Tigers anymore.
That could happen to the Orioles. I mean, it could. Technically. They still have that minor issue of playing in the same division as the two richest teams in the game and two of the smartest, whereas the Tigers left the AL East at just about the perfect time.
But don't think that it would be totally insane for the Orioles to pursue Fielder. The Orioles are bad because they don't have enough good players. They should acquire more good players. This Fielder fella is a good player, and he should be for a few years yet. The Orioles acquiring Fielder would fit with that whole "acquire good players" strategy.
See? This baseball stuff is easy.


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Name: Andy Yohe
2014 Paralympic Event: Sled hockey
Position: Defenseman
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
DOB: July 21, 1978
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa
Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa
Current Residence: Bettendorf, Iowa
High School: Bettendorf High School (Bettendorf, Iowa) '97
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The Quiet Man
|The Quiet Man
Theatrical release poster
|Directed by
|John Ford
|Produced by
|John Ford
Merian C. Cooper
|Screenplay by
|Frank S. Nugent
|Based on
|short story by
Maurice Walsh
|John Wayne
Maureen O'Hara
Barry Fitzgerald
Ward Bond
Victor McLaglen
|Music by
|Victor Young
|Winton Hoch
|Edited by
|Jack Murray
|Argosy Pictures
|Distributed by
|Republic Pictures
|Release date(s)
|21 July 1952 (UK)
August (Venice Film Fest.)
14 August (US)
|Running time
|129 minutes
|United States
|$1.75 million
|Box office
|$3.2 million (rentals)[1]
The Quiet Man is a 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond and Victor McLaglen. The screenplay by Frank S. Nugent was based on a 1933 Saturday Evening Post short story by Maurice Walsh entitled The Green Rushes. The film is notable for Winton Hoch's lush photography of the Irish countryside and a long, climactic, semi-comic fist fight. It was an official selection of the 1952 Venice Film Festival. The film won the Academy Award for Best Director for John Ford, his fourth, and for Best Cinematography. In 2013 the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[2]
In the 1920s, Sean Thornton (John Wayne), an Irish-born American from Pittsburgh, travels to Ireland to reclaim his family's farm in Inisfree. He meets and falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate Danaher (Maureen O'Hara), the sister of the bullying, loud-mouthed landowner Squire "Red" Will Danaher (Victor McLaglen). Danaher, angry that Sean outbid him for the Thornton land adjacent to his property, initially refuses to sanction the marriage until several town locals, including the Catholic priest, Father Lonergan (Ward Bond), conspire to trick him into believing that the wealthy Widow Tillane (Mildred Natwick) wants to marry him, but only if Mary Kate is no longer living in his house. After learning the truth on Sean and Mary Kate's wedding day, an enraged Will refuses to give his sister her full dowry.
Sean, unschooled in Irish customs, cares nothing about the dowry, but Mary Kate is obsessed with obtaining it. The dowry represents her independence, identity, and pride. Angered and shamed by Sean's refusal to confront her brother and demand what is legally hers, she brands him a coward, and, despite living together, they are estranged as husband and wife.
Sean had been a boxer in the United States, a heavyweight challenger known as "Trooper Thorn". After accidentally killing an opponent in the ring, Sean hung up his gloves, vowing never to fight again. This is known to only one person in the village, the Church of Ireland minister, the Rev. Playfair (Arthur Shields), who once upon a time had been the lightweight champion and thus understands Thornton's internal conflict.
Later, in an attempt to force Sean to confront Will, Mary Kate leaves him and boards a train departing Castletown and headed to Dublin. Infuriated, Sean drags her off the train, and, followed by the townspeople, forces her to walk the five miles to Inisfree from Castletown to the Danaher farm. Sean demands that Will hand over her dowry and threatens to return Mary Kate to his household if he refuses. Will finally relents and gives him the cash. Mary Kate and Sean throw it into a furnace together, showing that Mary Kate never cared about the money, but only what it represented. A long, memorable fistfight ensues between Sean and Will. They slug it out through the village, stop for a drink, brawl again, then become best friends. Sean regains Mary Kate's love and respect. Will and the Widow Tillane begin courting, and peace is returned to Inisfree.
- John Wayne as Sean Thornton
- Maureen O'Hara as Mary Kate Danaher
- Barry Fitzgerald as Michaeleen Oge Flynn
- Victor McLaglen as Squire "Red" Will Danaher
- Ward Bond as Father Peter Lonergan
- Mildred Natwick as the Widow Sarah Tillane
- Francis Ford as Dan Tobin
- Arthur Shields as Rev. Cyril Playfair
- Eileen Crowe as Elizabeth Playfair
- Charles FitzSimons as Hugh Forbes
- James Fitzsimons (as James Lilburn) as Father Paul
- Sean McClory as Owen Glynn
- Emily Eby as Mave Campbell
- Jack MacGowran as Ignatius Feeney
- Philip Stainton as Anglican Bishop
- Paddy O'Donnell as Railway porter
- Eric Gorman as Costello - Engine driver
- Kevin Lawless as Engine fireman
- Joseph O'Dea as Molouney - Train guard
- Cast notes
- Charles Fitzsimons and James Fitzsimons were Maureen O'Hara's real life younger brothers. In this film, James was billed as James Lilburn, though he was later better known as James O'Hara. Barry Fitzgerald and Arthur Shields were also brothers in real life, and Francis Ford was John Ford's elder brother. Ken Curtis, later of Gunsmoke fame and newly married to John Ford's daughter Barbara, has a small role as Fahy, the village accordion player.
- Wayne brought his four children along on location, and Ford gave them parts in the important race scene in the film:
- Michael Wayne, 18, as teenage boy at races
- Mary Antonia "Toni" Wayne, 16, as teenage girl at races
- Patrick Wayne, 13, as teenage boy at races
- Melinda Wayne, 12, as young girl at races
The film was something of a departure for Wayne and Ford, who were both known mostly for Westerns and other action-oriented films. It was also a departure for Republic Pictures, which backed Ford in what was considered a risky venture at the time. It was only time the studio, known for low budget B-movies, released a film receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.
Ford read the story in 1933 and soon purchased the rights to it for $10.[citation needed] Republic Pictures agreed to finance the film with O'Hara and Wayne starring and Ford directing, but only if all three agreed to first film a Western with Republic. They did and after completing Rio Grande they headed for Ireland to start shooting.
One of the conditions that Republic placed on Ford was that the film run under two hours. However, the finished picture was two hours and nine minutes. When screening the film for Republic executives, Ford stopped the film at approximately two hours in, on the verge of the climactic fistfight. Republic executives relented and allowed the film to run its full length. It was one of the few films that Republic filmed in Technicolor; most of the studio's other color films were made in a more economical process known as Trucolor.
The film employed many actors from the Irish theatre, including Barry Fitzgerald's brother, Arthur Shields, as well as extras from the Irish countryside, and it is one of the few Hollywood movies in which the Irish language can be heard.
Filming commenced on June 7, 1951. All of the outdoor scenes were shot on location in Ireland in County Mayo and County Galway. The inside scenes were filmed toward the end of July at the Republic Studios in Hollywood.
The story is set in the fictitious community of Inisfree. This is not the same as the Lake Isle of Innisfree, a place in Lough Gill on the Sligo-Leitrim border made famous by poet William Butler Yeats, which is a tiny island. Many scenes for the film were actually shot in and around the village of Cong, County Mayo, on the grounds of Cong's Ashford Castle. Cong is now a wealthy small town and the castle a 5-star luxury hotel. The connections with the film have led to the area becoming a tourist attraction. In 2008, a pub opened in the building used as the pub in the film (it had actually been a shop at the time when the movie was shot); the pub hosts daily re-runs of the film on DVD.[3] The Quiet Man Fan Club holds its annual general meeting in Ashford Castle. Other locations in the film include Thoor Ballylee, Co. Galway, home of poet W.B. Yeats for a period, Ballyglunin railway station near Tuam Co. Galway, which was filmed as Castletown station, and various places in Connemara Co. Galway and Co. Mayo. Among those are Lettergesh beach, where the horse race scene was filmed,[4] the Quiet Man Bridge, signposted off the N59 road between Maam Cross and Oughterard[5] and the "White O'Morn" cottage. The latter is located on R336 south of Maam, but has long ago fallen into ruin.[6]
The film also presents Ford's depiction of an idealized Irish society, with no social divisions based on class or religion. The Catholic priest, Father Lonergan and the Protestant Rev. Playfair maintain a strong friendly relationship throughout the film – which represented the norm in what was then the Irish Free State. (Religious tensions occurred in the 1930s, but were the norm only in Northern Ireland). The only allusions to Anglo-Irish animosity occur after the happy couple is married and a congratulatory toast expresses the wish that they live in "freedom", and before the final donnybrook when Thornton demands his wife's dowry from Danaher. Danaher asks Hugh Forbes, who had been commander of the local Irish Republican Army unit during the fight to expel the British, if the IRA was in on this; to which Forbes replied, "If it were, not a scorched stone of your fine house would be standing."
Ford chose his friend, Hollywood composer Victor Young, to compose the score for the film. Young sprinkled the soundtrack with many Irish airs such as the "Rakes of Mallow" and "The Wild Colonial Boy." One piece of music, chosen by Ford himself, is most prominent: the melody the "Isle of Innisfree," written not by Young, but by the Irish policeman/songwriter Richard Farrelly. The melody of the "Isle of Innisfree," which is first heard over the opening credit sequence with Ashford Castle in the background, becomes the principal musical theme of The Quiet Man. The melody is reprised at least eleven times throughout the film.
The upbeat melody comically hummed by Michaeleen Oge Flynn and later played on the accordion is the "Rakes of Mallow".
Academy Awards[edit]
|Best Director
|John Ford
|Best Cinematography
|Winton C. Hoch
Archie Stout
|Best Picture
|John Ford
Merian C. Cooper
|Best Supporting Actor
|Victor McLaglen
|Best Art Direction
|Frank Hotaling
John McCarthy Jr.
Charles S. Thompson
|Best Sound
|Daniel J. Bloomberg
(Republic Sound Department)
|Best Adapted Screenplay
|Frank S. Nugent
Public reception[edit]
The film was a financial success, grossing $3.8 million in its first year of release. This was among the top ten grosses of the year.[9] It was the seventh most popular film for British audiences in 1952.[10]
In popular culture[edit]
A kissing scene between Sean and Mary Kate is shown in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) when E.T. watches television. E.T. is interested and moved by the scene; his telepathic contact with Elliot causes the boy to re-enact it while he is at school.
The film inspired Donnybrook!, a 1961 Broadway musical.
Roddy Doyle's 2010 novel The Dead Republic deals tangentially with this film.
See also[edit]
- John Wayne filmography
- Marquess of Queensberry rules of boxing
- Innisfree, a 1990 Spanish documentary film about the making of The Quiet Man
- Jaunting car, the horse-drawn vehicle owned by Michaeleen Oge Flynn that is first seen delivering Sean to Innisfree at the beginning of the film. Michaleen is seen using it throughout the film as his main mode of transport and it is in the amusing courting scenes that it plays a greater role.
- ^ 'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', Variety, January 7, 1953.
- ^ "Library of Congress announces 2013 National Film Registry selections" (Press release). Washington Post. December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- ^ "Quiet Man fans can sup a stout in the film's pub," Belfast Telegraph, August 25, 2008.
- ^ "Quiet Man Trivia". IMDb. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ^ "Quiet Man Bridge". Oughterard Tourism. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ^ "Article from The Mirror, January 17, 2005". The Mirror. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
- ^ "The 25th Academy Awards (1953) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
- ^ "NY Times: The Quiet Man". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ Gallagher, Tag John Ford: The Man and his Films (University of California Press 1986) p.499
- ^ "COMEDIAN TOPS FILM POLL.". The Sunday Herald (Sydney, NSW : 1949–1953) (Sydney, NSW: National Library of Australia). 28 December 1952. p. 4. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
Further reading[edit]
- MacHale, Des (2004). Picture The Quiet Man. Appletree Press. ISBN 9780862819309. Includes an in-depth chapter on the film's score and the "Isle of Innisfree". No online access.
- McNee, Gerry (2012). In the Footsteps of the Quiet Man: The Inside Story of the Cult Film. Random House. ISBN 9781780574691. Narrative of the film's production.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to The Quiet Man.
- The Quiet Man at the Internet Movie Database
- The Quiet Man at the TCM Movie Database
- The Quiet Man at AllMovie
- The Quiet Man on Rotten Tomatoes
- The Quiet Man at Filmsite.org
- Quiet Man Fan Club
- The Quiet Man at Reel Classics
- The Quiet Man Cottage museum in Cong
- Dowling, William C., John Ford's Festive Comedy: Ireland Imagined in The Quiet Man
- Dick Farrelly, songwriter: Lyrics
- The Quiet Man Miscellany Cork University Press
- Dick Farrelly and 'The Isle of Innisfree'
- English-language films
- 1952 films
- American films
- American comedy-drama films
- 1950s romantic comedy films
- Boxing films
- Films directed by John Ford
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- Release Date: Nov 17, 2002
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Features one of the smoothest, most precise, easy-to-use cameras that I have ever experienced in a game. This is perhaps the game's greatest innovation.
Splinter Cell is as close to gaming perfection as you are going to get, you just have to be prepared for what's coming next.
The ultimate outcome of Splinter's perhaps overzealous mission structure is a common one: Eery level increasingly becomes a lesson in trial and error. [Jan 2003, p.104]
Featuring brilliant visuals, edge-of-your-seat gameplay, and some of the best voice acting around, Splinter Cell is one of the best single-player experiences to come out this year... The best game on Xbox. Period.
But youll also love Splinter Cell for being a challenge in an age when videogames have all the interaction of a fairground ride.
Realistic scenarios in realistic environments add to Splinter Cells tantalizing world of covert operations. With a strong overall package of incredible features, the stealth/action genre has a new hero.
The painstaking detail in the architecture is a huge draw in making the game as believable as it is. Everything looks exactly how you would envision it in real life, with hallways, open areas, offices, courtyards, everything modeled correctly.
Its combination of great gameplay mechanics and simply astounding graphics easily outweigh its faults. Trust me, you will see the light.
Insanely hard. Even with your tightest game face and greatest skills, youll still wind up replaying a mission at least three or four times before you get the hang of navigating through each levels shadows, finding specific hints, clearing newly acquired objectives and discovering codes that youll need to progress through.
Featuring an acute attention to detail in every respect and more substance than fluff, Splinter Cell is the defining espionage simulation... A compelling, unforgettable experience.
Although featuring the most realistic and detailed graphics, lighting and animation you've ever seen with sound effects to match, it's still the gameplay that shines the most, combining a sublime mixture of stealth and combat with the most versatile range of moves, gadgets and tactics ever to feature in a stealth game.
By fully intersecting its Xbox-caliber visual and audio presentation with wide-open stealth action gameplay, it submerges you in a gripping, nerve-pounding atmosphere that will leave you begging for more. [Dec 2002, p.50]
A graphical powerhouse... My only gripe: Some levels are outrageously difficult. [Jan 2003, p.206]
Splinter Cell oozes cool and sophistication from its lead character through its many and varied levels, and very slick control scheme.
While some preventative measures for hair-pulling and wall-punching may be necessary, the game has first-class production values, some of the coolest stealth techniques and gadgets yet, and fantastic level design.
AI is very hit or miss but because this game is more dependant on your actions rather than your enemies, it becomes serviceable in the end.
For everything it gets fantastically right, it has an inherent level of frustration contained within that made me reach the limits of my patience.
The game's developers have done an outstanding job of pushing the Xbox to its full potential and the result is a game with incredible atmosphere and a fully immersive environment.
The masterpiece that is Splinter Cell gets under your skin and stays there for a very long time... The kind of game you do want to go through over and over simply because it is a delight to play around with... A true work of art.
Splinter Cells low-key approach to plot development is a refreshing change for those of us that would rather play our games than watch them, like "Metal Gear Solid 2" for that matter.
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Bilcare Ltd, a company that provides pharmaceutical packaging solutions and manages supplies for clinical trials, has signed an agreement with United Drug plc for the sale of its global clinical supplies (GCS) businesses in the US and the UK.
The S61-million deal is expected to become effective in a couple of months.
GCS is one of three divisions of Bilcare and the company has retained this business in Asia.
Praful Naik, Executive Director, Bilcare, said the deal will bring synergy and provide greater support to existing customers that are global innovator pharma companies across Asia, Europe and the US.
The clinical trials business requires a great deal of support spanning supply of drugs being tested in a form available for use, in the required potency, along with placebo and new molecules if any, to collation and compilation of data.
This deal will help cut the time required for clinical trials significantly a Bilcare official said. With revenue of €1.7 billion, United Drug is an international provider of healthcare services.


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Gujjars, a minority group in Rajasthan, India launched massive protests across the state that led to clashes with police, deaths, and a deadlock with the state government. Invited by the Rajasthan government, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar stepped in as mediator, which led to a successful resolution that ended the violence.
Nerve center of violence
Sri Sri sent several Art of Living teachers to initiate talks with Gujjar leaders who coordinated mass demonstrations across Rajasthan. Thousands of people had gathered to block the main roads and rail tracks, obstructing transportation. The government sent in police who, without warning, fired at unarmed crowds, further straining negotiations. The Gujjar community had been calling for minority status that would qualify them for government jobs and university seats reserved for minorities.
Government invites Sri Sri
The then, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasunda Raje Scindia and other senior political officials met Sri Sri who was invited to mediate by the state government. On the Gujjar side, under the scorching sun, Sri Sri met 50,000 members of the community on the rail tracks of Pilukapura, Rajasthan, including Col. Kirori Singh Bhainsla, who had been leading the protest.
Conflict resolution through dialogue
Although acknowledging that some distrust had been created, Sri Sri impressed on the two sides that only dialogue could bring a solution. Sri Sri urged the Gujjar protestors to lay down their arms and negotiate in a peaceful manner.
"Do not take to arms for that doesn't hold the answer. Instead, we can talk and I feel there will be a solution to your problem soon. We can achieve our rights in a non-violent way." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
Both parties enter composite dialogue
In a significant breakthrough, apparently due to Sri Sri's dialogue, the Gujjars agreed to continue with a second phase of talks with the government. Both parties soon negotiated an agreement that halted the protests and the violence in the area.


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9:45pm Monday 15th October 2012 in Match Reports 2012-13 By David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458
Port Vale 3
(Pope 30, Vincent 51, Morsy 61)
Oxford United's mini revival was emphatically halted as they were torn apart by npower League Two's most dangerous attack last night.
After an even opening 30 minutes, Vale were by far the better side once the in-form Tom Pope poached the first goal.
United, who had come into the game on the back of a three-game unbeaten run, hung on to half time, but their chances vanished early in the second half.
Ashley Vincent made the most of indecision in the back four to slot a second goal and Sam Morsy made the game safe with a well-taken third.
Vale had chances to make the margin of victory even greater, but a shaken United avoided sustaining further damage.
Skipper Jake Wright returned to the side as one of three changes to the side which started the 4-2 win at Cheltenham Town last week.
Johnny Mullins and Sean Rigg also came into the side, while Lee Cox was fit enough to be named among the substitutes.
Rigg, who left Vale for the U's in May, was booed by the home fans before kick-off, but he came close to silencing them inside the opening two minutes.
The winger let fly with a rising drive from 25 yards which Vale goalkeeper Chris Neal tipped over at full stretch.
It started a high tempo opening to the game, with both sides looking to impress in front of the Sky television cameras.
The hosts only threatened in bursts during the first 25 minutes.
Pope came close after only eight minutes, seeing a shot graze the crossbar via U's goalkeeper Ryan Clarke's fingertips.
The visitors, operating in a 4-4-2, looked fairly comfortable and their foothold in the game began to frustrate the home fans.
It was a slight surprise, then, when Vale opened the scoring on the half hour mark.
Vincent got the better of Mullins down the left flank and crossed for Ryan Burge. The midfielder's shot was saved by Clarke, but the ball rebounded straight to Pope, who bundled in from close range.
United did well not to concede again before the break as the home side found their rhythm.
Both Vincent and Jennison Myrie-Williams on the other wing were electric, while Pope was a threat in the air.
The woodwork rescued United eight minutes before the break, when Mullins inadvertently flicked Vincent's cross on to the post.
United nearly made the most of the let-off four minutes later. Craddock and Constable combined well in the area, but the former's short was well blocked by John McCombe.
Vale doubled their lead six minutes after the restart.
Sam Morsy's chip over the top had United's defence appealing for offside, but Vincent ran on and with Clarke appearing to try and let the ball run out of play, the winger fired in from the narrowest of angles.
United's fading hopes were extinguished by Vale's third goal just after the hour mark.
Myrie-Williams dribbled in off the right flank and teed up Morsy to brilliantly curl in from 20 yards.
In the remaining half hour Vale had opportunities to pile on more misery.
The closest they came was a run and shot from the superb Myrie-Williams, who was denied a deserved goal by the crossbar.
A rotten night was rounded off by Wright picking up a late booking, which means he will miss Saturday's game against Accrington Stanley.
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9:17am Tue 16 Oct 12
adlibber says...
oldun wrote:I wouldn't put Heslop in the stadium - or O'Brien - dreadful players. Constable should go too as long as he's behind Wilder.
442 is the way forward but not with Heslop on the right flank - what was that about?
9:27am Tue 16 Oct 12
northampton yellow says...
9:44am Tue 16 Oct 12
kibby says...
Go and see how well City are playing at the moment next time there's not a clash of fixtures.
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badger86 says...
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Valefan says...
Vale fan
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11:39am Tue 16 Oct 12
adlibber says...
Mick E wrote:Very amateur attempt at being a troll chap - you're not bright enough to pass yourself off as an Oxford supporter - Mick E has a remarkable rhyming opportunity with thick e (would that be your rapper name?) go back to your hole and practice a bit more. In the meantime I still want Wilder out before we head back to non league football.
Adlibber only knows about that story because he's a Swinedon fan & a fan of local chicken outlets. get off our forum u bunch of negative t0ssers!
12:10pm Tue 16 Oct 12
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paul from Kennington wrote:Wilder doesn't need to bring anyone in as he's the one that should be heading out. Clueless tactics befitting an entirely clueless manager.
I must say that 10 minutes from the end I turned off and put Texas Chainsaw Massacre on, it made far less painful viewing. Wider has to bring in a good coach with a knowledge of the game, last night there were some dangerous attacks, but they all broke down due to nobody overlapping to take the ball on. If they can't even get these basics right, then we ARE in trouble.
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AR Davis says...
Wheres the passion gone?
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5:08pm Tue 16 Oct 12
Grandpont Tom says...
I too found it horrible to watch on the TV - goodness knows what the poor fans there must have had to go through.
Let us get a bloke in who uses young (even a few locals?) players and lets them play. It looks like there are at least 3 other teams that are much worse than us, so it is almost risk free to give it a go this season. As a town/club the 'par' score should be mid-table Division 1, and years and years of under-achievement should not obscure the fact that our team is dramarically under performing.
I don't go that often so I can say that the supporters are incredibly loyal and deserve a lot better than the appalling tosh served up by Mr Wilder.
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Figs And Peach Jam
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Figs is one of my favourite summer fruit. In this post I have two recipes for figs but these two recipes cannot be made during the same period. The spoon sweet (fruit preserve) is made when the figs are still green and unripe whereas the jam is made when figs are ripe. Fig Spoon Sweet […]
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REDLANDS - Arts from all different media will be on display and available for purchase Sunday as part of the Redlands Art Association's sixth annual Art on State Street Event.
The association will take over a block of State Street between Sixth and Seventh streets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a market-style event that will feature 47 artists peddling their wares.
But the event is more than about selling goods. It's about keeping the arts alive by educating the public, said Sandy Davies, events coordinator for the association.
"Our mission is education, and when you have a variety of art out, it shows that art can be anything," she said. "It can be that bowl on the table, the vase in the window. Art is all over the place...."
The one-day event is held annually the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
It is one of two outdoor shows the association holds annually. The first is the "Art in the Park" event held Mother's Day weekend.
More than 500 people attend the event each year, said Davies.
John Klure of Riverside is one of the many artists that will be on hand Sunday.
For 40 years, Klure has been creating functional pieces out of clay from plates, mugs and bowls.
"Anything you expect to see on a table," he said.
Currently, the longtime claymaker has taken on a new task - creating larger mugs for use. He took up the challenge at the encouragement of other artists in the area.
"I thought it was an interesting area," he said. "They are somewhat of a challenge to decorate, but I'm having a good time."
When not peddling his craft for fun or for sale, Klure taught ceramics to middle and high school-aged students in the Perris area.
It was while teaching a different subject - math - that he fell in love with the craft while on a field trip.
"I took a few kids up to one of the (Riverside) county parks in Idyllwild...and we saw a guy the next morning bringing out a potters wheel," he said, "so I helped him carry it.
"I stood there and watched (him crafting), and at that moment, it really took me. So I took classes and I've been giving classes ever since."
He went to school for his craft, earning a minor in art.
"I fell more and more in love with clay, and that's pretty much it and what I do now," Klure said.
This is Klure's fifth year in the art show. He said he returns to the event because he likes the setting, its organization and the Redlands Art Association.
"It's very like my association in Riverside - membership owned and operated," he said.
The event will also feature a performance by the guitar and vocal group Sweet Muse. The performance is to promote the association's promotion of the visual arts, Davies said.
"The city is full of art," she said.
Popular downtown restaurants such as the State Street Deli and the Gourmet Pizza Shoppe will also be open for business.
"So people can make a day out of it," Davies said.
To learn more about the event or the Art Association, visit www.redlands-art.org or call 909-792-8435.
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Robinson Cano ditches agent Boras for Jay-Z's Roc Nation
Robinson Cano has traded in the ultimate deal maker for the ultimate in star power.
ESPN reports that Cano has fired power agent Scott Boras and will join Jay-Z's new agency, Roc Nation. He is the first athlete to join the agency group, a part of Creative Artists Agency.
CAA already represents athletes such as the Penguins' Sidney Crosby, the Broncos' Peyton Manning and Cano's Yankee teammate Derek Jeter. None of them are under the Roc Nation umbrella, however.
"At this point in my career, I am ready to take a more active role in my endeavors on and off the field," Cano said in a statement. "I am confident that the pairing of Roc Nation Sports and CAA Sports will be essential in helping me accomplish my short and long-term goals. I am making this important decision now so I can keep my focus on helping the Yankees succeed in 2013, while minimizing any distractions for me and my teammates."
Cano is in the final year of a six-year, $57 million contract and talks had stalled on an extension with the Yankees. Boras, well known in the baseball community for being a ruthless negotiator, reportedly was looking for a long-term deal in the neighborhood of 10 years and $200 million — similar to deals signed by the Angels' Albert Pujols and Reds' Joey Votto in the past two years.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team had offered Cano a "significant offer" this offseason.
Cano admitted the talks were weighing on his mind even as he tried to focus on baseball.
"I'm just focusing on baseball," Cano told reporters March 3. He admitted it wasn't far from his mind though. "It's never gonna go out of your head, that's all I can say."
For Yankees fans looking for a return, the signing of Cano with New York-native Jay-Z, a minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets, is likely a good sign that Cano will be advised to stay with the Yankees.
ESPN business reporter Darren Rovell tweeted a picture Tuesday morning of Cano signing the new contract with Jay-Z.
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Giant lake sturgeon still are spawning on the Wolf River at Shawano, but the bulk of the activity is over for the year at New London and Shiocton. If you can't make a trip to the Shawano dam, join those from across the world who've been watching the show live at www.wolfrivercam.com.
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• The Sokaogon Mole Lake Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa will host the first Wolf River Tourism Conference May 12-13. Get all the details at www.wolfriverbyway.org.
• Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. in De Pere is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Passover is about freedom. But when it comes to the seder, many of us are lost. This website is a resource for Jews of all backgrounds to make the Haggadah that finally feels meaningful for a contemporary seder, with unique perspectives gathered from individuals worldwide.
Whatever your background, Haggadot.com invites you to find your place in the Passover conversation through the seder's central text, the haggadah. Now you can access classical texts and contemporary interpretations to create a more personalized Passover experience. The site provides a creative platform for Jews of all backgrounds to:
• Contribute your insights. For each section of the haggadah, you may upload original writings, artwork, or scan in selections from homemade or non-copyrighted haggadot. These clips are then grouped into your personal folder, and sorted and tagged in a public searchable web library.
• Borrow content from other users. Mix and match pages from other users - including sections from both liberal and traditional texts - to create your own haggadah.
• Publish your original haggadah. At the final stage, you can create a PDF and print unlimited copies at home for seder guests, all at no charge.
Eventually, as the website collects more source material, the output of Haggadot will become more unique and personalized. Pieces from a Feminist Reconstructionist version may co-exist with selections from a haggadah from the 1500's. A family of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews can include both traditions in one haggadah. A family separated by distance may collaborate online to create a shared haggadah for their separate seders. Families may also access their folder over the years to track their changing history. Jews everywhere will understand that, whatever their background, they have a place at the global seder table.
Haggadot.com was founded in 2007, by Eileen Levinson, a graduate student in Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts. In her graduate seminar with Louise Sandhaus and Ed Fella, Eileen was given the assignment to imagine "the future of publication" and began the concept for an online, collaborative Haggadah. Haggadot.com was then workshopped at the ROI 120 Summit in Jerusalem in 2007 and 2008, and incubated as a fellow project at PresenTense Institute in 2008.
Along the way, Haggadot.com has benefitted from consultation with many Jewish "techies" including Dan Sieradksi, who developed a proof-of-concept Open Source Haggadah in 2003, and Aharon Varady & Efraim Feinstein, developers of the Open Siddur Project, which is rapidly building a library of open source siddur content.
Most recently, Haggadot.com received support from Natan & Jewish New Media Innovation Fund to expand the development of the website, which will relaunch in January 2012 will new features. Check back soon for more updates.


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The IMZ advocates the interests of the audiovisual music and dance industry and the value of music and dance, which contributes to the cultural, spiritual, educational, social and economic aspect of life.
In large part the number and diversity, the geographic extension and the variety of competence of the IMZ membership is crucial for the strength of the organisation. Made up of outstanding 180 professionals, educators, performers etc. from 35 countries, the organisation offers all you need to become successful: up-to-date expertise, reliable support and valuable services on every aspect of music and dance in the audiovisual media.
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The only reason I am currently ordering more of these prongs is because I did not count how many rusty ones the first order...works great, easy to put on. Dishwasher space is totally usable now, without rusty dish spots...
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I ordered one set and now will order a second set to fill out the rack. Slipped right on and they look great.
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SPL - Story of the Season 2012-13
The SPL has had it all this season - fantastic goals, great skills, banter in the stands and on the pitch. Watch our end-of-season wrap as we take a look back at all the best bits from 2012-13 in the Scottish Premier League. Comment below the video and tell us about your favourite moment from Season 2012-13! Don't forget that you can watch every goal from every game on the official SPL YouTube channel. Subscribe for free by clicking here - http://goo.gl/Jmgbe Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ScottishPremierLeague Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/splofficial About splofficial: The Scottish Premier League (SPL) is the top level league competition for professional football clubs in Scotland. Catch all the goals from the Scottish Premier League right here on our YouTube channel! For more information on the SPL go to http://www.scotprem.com/


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Tensile Strength
Not surprisingly, head-to-head, braids generally beat monofilaments for tensile strength hands down. That is, at the same break strength, the gel-spun polyethylene superbraids are much thinner and, hence, truly much stronger. However, it's well-established that knots simply don't hold as well in braid as in mono, so they lose some of their inherent strength there. Many lines claim to be stronger than others. But, again, true strength is a measure of breaking point against size. On that basis the strongest braid was Western Filament Tuf Line. It was also underrated, claiming a 20-pound strength on its spool but breaking at 29 pounds (practically speaking, though, remember to deduct several pounds for lost knot strength). The strongest mono we tested was Remington Ultra. It broke at 31.8 pounds, yet it's very thin. Rounding out the top five monos in strength: Australian Platypus, which broke at 22.8 pounds (barely over the IGFA's 10-kilogram limit of 22.2 pounds), Berkley Trilene Sensithin, Platypus Super-100 and Super Silver Thread. However, for many of the lines we tested, differences in diameter were not vast, and not all anglers care about using the thinnest and most abrasion-resistant line they can find. For many, actual mean tensile strength regardless of diameter is most important; that is, at what strength did this line actually break wet? For those figures, see the data table.
It's worth noting that among the five strongest lines all but the Platypus are considerably underrated. Although the spool claims 20-pound strength, in fact with Remington, Berkley and Silver Thread lines mentioned above - as with many other lines in this test - you won't be fishing 20-pound at all, but lines testing near or even well above 30-pound. Nothing wrong with that; it's just nice to know what you're really fishing with.
Resistance to Abrasion
We found surprising variation among braided lines, with some 20-pound braids lasting a mere 60 cycles on average, while others held on through more than 800 cycles. Loudly squealed protestations at being pulled back and forth over the steel told us at the start of a test which monos or fluorocarbons would abrade through quickly. Lines that lasted longer tended to remain silent when stressed. Why? One answer is that these tougher lines have polymer hardening additives or antifriction coatings that allow them to glide more smoothly over rough surfaces. Not surprisingly, these lines felt smoother or more slippery, and probably require extra care in cinching down tightly when knotted.
Specifically, for its diameter Mason Tiger Braid was our top line for toughness, with Western Filament's aptly named Tuf-Line a close second, based on mean cycles to break as a function of diameter. However, ranked third among all 85 lines was our top monofilament Stren Original (proving you can't always improve on a good thing) which far outlasted any challenger, falling just five cycles short of a phenomenal 1,300-cycle average to break. (Its thicker diameter accounts for an abrasion-strength rating slightly below the two braids.) Interestingly, Stren Original also scored very high in our 1998 abrasion test of 8-pound lines, finishing second.
This test again reinforces the caveat emptor rule since, for example, one braided line claims in its ads to be 500 percent more abrasion resistant than competing superbraids. In fact, it broke very unimpressively at only slightly over 100 cycles, which in our tests makes it about 900 percent less abrasion resistant than those at the top. Or consider Stren's Supertough. Marketed by that name, you'd have to figure that would be the most abrasion-resistant line Stren makes, right? It lasted an average of 273 cycles versus the Stren Original at 1,295. Go figure.
Fluorocarbon leader has become popular for its invisibility in the water. But fluoro enthusiasts may want to take particular note and, if concerned about abrasion resistance, at least get a much heavier (thicker) leader than you'd normally use. Even the toughest fluorocarbon leaders and lines, both made by Triplefish, offered only modest abrasion resistance (with an abrasion-resistance index of 162 vs. 730 for the best mono). Most fluorocarbons tested dismally, lasting just 20 to 60 or so cycles on the machine versus nearly 1,300 for Stren Original (which might be both the toughest and most economical choice for leader material).Variance from 20-PoundIn this analysis, only absolute break strength is considered; thickness of the line is irrelevant. The idea is to see how far off each line is from what it claims to be, in this case 20-pound. However, some explanation is necessary since, in fact, we considered 22.2 pounds to be the correct strength. Why? Because the standards used for line classes, recognized by recreational fishermen around the world, are those designated by the International Game Fish Association. Given its international status, the IGFA uses kilogram ratings rather than pound ratings. So while fishermen conveniently refer to the 20-pound class, this is technically the 10-kilogram class, and 10 kilograms actually equals about 22.2 pounds. Most lines (59 of 85) were somewhere over the 22.2-pound mark. In other words, they were underrated. That's not surprising because manufacturers have long shown an inclination to underrate their lines. Why? Good marketing and business sense. You tell fishermen they're using 20-pound test, then you put 30-pound test on the spool (manufacturing it as thin as possible). Fishermen have no way of knowing the truth - and no doubt many don't care - so they end up praising it as really strong 20-pound. No kidding. Not that line manufacturers try to hide the subterfuge; some even brag in their marketing campaigns that they have the strongest 20-pound line on the market. What these ads are really saying is, Our 40-pound mono is the strongest 20-pound mono you can buy. On the Web site of a different manufacturer, we found a box bragging about label rating versus actual breakload, that is, saying how strong the spool claims the line is and how strong the line really is. The manufacturer boasts that its spools of 20-pound line are actually 39-pound line, pointing out that this is nearly double the stated strength! Our question would be: Why not label the spool 39-pound test, if you know that's what it is? In fact, 14 lines tested over 30 pounds, wet (which means that dry they'd test higher - some at least 40 pounds, probably). Again, buyer, beware. Fortunately for those who don't want to fool themselves and who want to fish with 20-pound line that is really 20-pound line, 26 of the 85 lines tested came out at or less than 22.2 pounds wet. Purchasing lines marketed as IGFA or tournament grade should help assure you of getting line that won't overtest. To better understand how lines are marketed to two groups of saltwater anglers - those who want to fish the real thing and those who don't mind if their line overtests the spool strength - consider Momoi Hi-Catch. Its regular 20-pound mono line is 0.40 inch in diameter with a mean break of 24.3 pounds, while its IGFA-class 20-pound is 0.018 inch in diameter with a mean break of 22.0 pounds.
These IGFA/tournament lines also tend to be of higher quality as well (the consistency ranking indicates this) by being more uniform, i.e., lacking irregular areas which may be too thick or, worse, too thin.
To determine street prices, we went to several large mail-order firms. We tried to price out spools at or as close to 600 yards as possible, then figured the cost per 100 yards. That's a pretty common spool size, though it varied quite a bit. In a few cases we had to go with spools holding a good bit more or less line, and of course that could pull prices down or up, respectively. This is especially true for expensive fluorocarbon leaders, some of which were available only in 25- or 30-yard spools; obviously if one could buy them in 600-yard amounts, it would cost a fortune, but the per-yard cost would come down somewhat. We couldn't get prices from our sources for all lines tested. Still, what we found offers a revealing idea of how much cost varies among monos and braided lines. As with so many products, it also shows that money doesn't necessarily buy happiness. We found one of our top-rated lines, Stren Original, priced at a very reasonable $2.48 per 100 yards. Conversely, some of the more expensive lines did not rate particularly high for abrasion and/or tensile strength.


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Irv Gordon Hitting 3,000,000 Miles On His '66 1800
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I wonder if his engine and trans are original??? if yes, how many rebuilds??
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. Rich Vermont was the original tech at Volvoville
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He have a deal with Volvo N.America, can have any work done at any Volvo Dealer in U.S. and not pay a penny Is on Volvo, this way they keep record on the odo.
Question, the odometer on that car turns over every 99,999 miles (it has 5 digits). How do they validate the actual mileage on the car? Since there is no computer to go in and pull mileage from. He claims he does all of the oil changes and brake maintenance on the car so that would negate a check of every 3 months. So I'm assuming he must bring the car into Volvoville at least once a year to have work done on the car and check the odometer?
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Experimental vehicle: 98 S70- stick, 04 RN engine,lower on CXRacing , IPD Sways, OEM Midir and OZ racing both 18X8,325K. winter FUN 00'V70R silver/black STOCK for now.
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He have a deal with Volvo N.America, can have any work done at any Volvo Dealer in U.S. and not pay a penny Is on Volvo, this way they keep record on the odo.Are you just making things up?
Volvos philosophy, "If we support the car, then people would think that with such resources, anyone could keep their car going for millions and millions of miles ... However, what you (me) have done and keep on doing is to show everyone that anyone can keep a Volvo going for millions and millions of miles by just following simple service schedules and purchasing replacement parts from over the counter at their local Volvo dealer."
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Yeah, I'm fairly certain given the various interviews and statements from both VCNA, Volvo and Irv that Volvo isn't providing free maintenance for the P1800. That said, they have given him two cars now for free. So whether or not you want to see it as Volvo supporting him or not you can draw your own conclusions.
Although Irv loves to tease Volvo for not giving him so much as a box of air filters for his car, he points out that he has received two new cars from the automaker: a 780 Bertone Coupe in 1987, and a C70 Coupe in 2002.
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As for those who would call him a "douche," I don't know where you are getting that idea at all. Irv is a nice enough guy, maybe you just are t mature enough to interact with someone his age.
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Makeover Beef & Potato Soup Recipe
Slow-cooker easy, this soup is a Christmas Eve tradition after church services at our house. —SHEILA HOLDERMAN, BERTHOLD, NORTH DAKOTA
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Combine flour and 1 can broth until smooth. Add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the potatoes, carrots, celery, seasonings and remaining broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cheese and milk. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Just before serving, stir in sour cream. Yield: 10 servings (3 quarts).
Originally published as Makeover Beef & Potato Soup in Healthy Cooking December/January 2012, p28
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"Wow! Mom, you made this soup?" Used 32 oz broth, 1 can of cheddar cheese soup instead of Velveeta, and didn't add the milk because it was thin enough for my taste.
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Love this soup!!
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2012
This is really good. I am not one to use a crock pot so I did this all on the stove top. very good and simple with a lot of flavor. Took about 2 hours.
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2012
I didn't have ground beef so I substituted ground turkey, and I am gluten free so I substituted gluten free flour. It was wonderful, just a little peppery for me.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2011
Loved it. Very easy to make and almost all things were on hand. My husband, who doesn't like soup, even liked this. I didn't have basil so I used some Italian seasoning, had to use beef broth and used 93/7 beef. It was great! Will make again!
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The Red Sox and Cubs are both seeking new field managers. Since Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and new Red Sox GM Ben Cherington worked together for many years, it's not surprising that names like Dale Sveum and Pete Mackanin popped up on both their short lists.
On Tuesday, though, the Red Sox announced three new names on their managerial wish list:
Sox to interview Alomar Wednesday, Torey Lovullo Friday and Gene Lamont Saturday.
Sandy Alomar Jr. is currently the bench coach for the Cleveland Indians and Torey Lovullo the first base coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. Neither has any major league managing experience.
Gene Lamont does; he managed both the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, taking the White Sox to the playoffs with an AL West title in 1993. He last managed the Pirates in 2000, and hasn't managed in the major leagues since then. He's currently the third base coach for the Detroit Tigers under Jim Leyland. He'd seem to be a longshot given his age (65 in December), but sometimes teams make choices you wouldn't otherwise think are logical.
As always, we await further developments.


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Dim prPtRes As PromptPointResult = ed.GetPoint(vbLf & "Select insertion point: ")
pts = prPtRes.Value
pts.X = pts.X + 3 'pts.x throws an error
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The ordinate (X, Y, Z) properties of that struct look to be read-only. How about using the Add() method?
Yea I think I found it. This seems totally silly to me to have this sort of thing. Whats the whoop about adding a number to an x or y?
pts.Add(New Vector3d(pts.X + 3, pts.Y, pts.Z))
You can try below code. It works for me according to your requirement:
<CommandMethod("CLT")> Public Sub CreateLineTest() Dim doc As Document = Application.DocumentManager.MdiActiveDocument Dim db As Database = doc.Database Dim ed As Editor = doc.Editor Dim ppo As PromptPointOptions = New PromptPointOptions("") ppo.Message = vbLf & "Pick the first point of the line: " Dim ppr As PromptPointResult = ed.GetPoint(ppo) If ppr.Status = PromptStatus.Cancel Then Return End If Dim pts As Point3d = ppr.Value Dim pte As Point3d = New Point3d(pts.X + 3, pts.Y, pts.Z) Using tx As Transaction = db.TransactionManager.StartTransaction() Dim bt As BlockTable = tx.GetObject(db.BlockTableId, OpenMode.ForRead) Dim btr As BlockTableRecord = tx.GetObject(bt(BlockTableRecord.ModelSpace), OpenMode.ForWrite) Dim ln As Line = New Line(pts, pte) btr.AppendEntity(ln) tx.AddNewlyCreatedDBObject(ln, True) tx.Commit() End Using End Sub
Thanks Zakir that worked great.
Is this the best methods to write a lot of lines and texts and layers in acad is to call a seperate function each time I need to do a simple thing like create a line? Can I call a transaction to cover a lot of instructions for line layer and the like then transaction commit to write the lines layers and what not to the database? Seems like it could cause some stack space problems calling functions like this?
Can you share a function for layer and text. If not I will figure it out at some point. I have a little bit of troubles with that on the samples from autodesk that seem to have some error. I can't debug since I am compiling under dll or I could find the problems.
Thanks for helping.
It comes down to the mathematical representation of the objects and the object-oriented nature of the programming. You aren't really changing the ordinate, you are displacing a point by a vector which can be in any of the axes. It makes sense over a data-centric thought process, more so when you are dealing with very complex operations.
As for the other example, continuously creating new Point3D objects can be OK for small routines but is probably a little inelegant for mutliple loops. For example, rather than create/destruct a new Point object and/or new Vector object every time, you manipulate the Vector contents for each loop, then apply the Vector to the Point.


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