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Festina Pêche - Dogfish Head Brewery
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Ratings: 3,498 | Reviews: 1,246 | Display Reviews Only:
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4/5 rDev +9.9%
07-17-2012 19:39:50 | More by Dromeda
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4.2/5 rDev +15.4%
Beer review from BA Mag Aug 2007.
Festina Pêche is based off the Berliner Style Weissbier, which is a tart wheat beer that may be sweetened with syrups when served. Dogfish Head went the extra mile and brewed theirs with peaches.
Pours out a hazed yellowish-golden brew, with a ring of white lace that struggles to stick around. Firm peach aroma with a mildly tart nose; hints of wheat and yeast with a backing of floral notes in the aroma. Very refreshing from a blast of tartness and a deep crispness comes from within the moderate body. The tartness has a perfect snap to it rather than trying to rip your taste buds out. In the core of the tartness sits the peach flavor, with green apple flavors swirling around it. From middle to end, it's soft, but the malt flavor grows and vanishes quickly as dryness sets in and the aftertaste shows its cleanliness.
By far, one of the best summer seasonals brewed in the US this year. This beer is a call to the entire brewing industry not to jump on every bandwagon that comes through town. Do something different.
03-30-2009 22:39:42 | More by BeerAdvocate
North Carolina
3.58/5 rDev -1.6%
Pours a very very light yellow not far from transparent a thin fizzy quick to fade white head atop,hmm odd aromas overripe stone fruit, lactic sourness and mineral.That Berliner weiss character shows thru in a genuine tartness that lingers with a hint of grass the peach flavors are slightly subdued but came on more as I drank more and made it pretty appetizing.Leave it to DFH to come up with new and creative ideas in beer this is a summer quaffer no doubt.
07-04-2007 21:38:48 | More by oberon
3.5/5 rDev -3.8%
08-13-2014 01:17:24 | More by aszatk01
4.18/5 rDev +14.8%
Picked up a couple 4-packs at Jenny St. for $8.99 a piece. Pours into my Sam Adams glass a wit like bright white peach color with a thick and bubbly white head that rapidly dissipates. Aroma is wheat and peach with hints at tartness and the potential for aging. A sense of vinegar. Tastes clean, crisp, light, and tart in a purposeful and carefully crafted way. Hardly any peach flavor, more general tartness and lemon then anything else. Some wheaty cereal notes. Heavily carbonated and very drinkable. A great summer time beer. Refreshing.
08-03-2007 20:23:27 | More by DaPeculierDane
3.19/5 rDev -12.4%
Pours a bright, golden-yellow color. A bit cloudy and hazy with a bright white head that dissipates rather quickly. The nose hits with a soft peach smell and a bit of chalkiness. The taste first hits with some malts, corn, grains, and wheat, and about halfway through, the fruit starts to take over. Peachy sweetness engulfs the palette, along with some white grape, apple, and a slight touch of cherry. In fact, near the end, I could swear I was tasting more apple than peach. The middle and aftertaste are very tart and tangy, almost inducing a pucker. Almost no bitterness to this brew at all. Medium to high carbonation with a medium body leaves a crispy, refreshing finish.
A nice warm-weather type beer, crisp and refreshing. Although, my problem is a slightly medicinal and chalkiness that I prefer to not have in my beers. Good tartness and sweetness throughout, although the peach flavoring can come of as impure or contrived. Still decent, though.
10-19-2012 11:46:39 | More by tectactoe
4.22/5 rDev +15.9%
Another bottle from zoso1967. Thanks so much, sir. Reviewed from notes on 10/22/10.
A: Pours a transparent dull gold into a snifter. There is no head at all, but weird, slanted carbonation bubbles streaked up the glass and took awhile to lift. Said bubbles move quickly to the top of the beer. There is no lacing at all and the beer looks more like a sparkling wine than a beer.
S: Wheat and grain aromas blend with a touch of peach sweetness. I get aromas of golden raisin, apple juice, and pear as well.
T: There is much more peach in the taste than in the smell and this leads to a very bright and fruity flavor. This fruitiness is quite tart and blends with the Weiss base very nicely. Hints of sour apple and lemon are also evident in the taste.
M: This beer is aggressively carbonated, and it works perfectly for the taste of the beverage. The MF is bubbly and effervescent. Each sip is an explosion of tingly-ness onto my palate.
D: What a refreshing summer sipper this would be. FP is very sessionable at 4.5%, but I think the sweetness would get to me after awhile.
10-30-2010 17:54:18 | More by TCHopCraver
New York
4.35/5 rDev +19.5%
a: The beer is in between straw to pale gold with a slight haze. It has a large dense white head with better than average head retention.
s: The dominate aroma is a moderate sharp sourness with a moderate soft ripe peach aroma. Otherwise the aroma is pretty clean with no hops, DMS nor diacetyl
t: Pleasing lactic sourness at moderate levels with moderate peach flavors. There is some low wheat flavors and very low bitterness with no hop flavors.
m: This is a light bodied beer with a moderately-high carbonation and a dry finish.
o: There is a good balance between the moderately sour Berliner Weisse and fruit beer. Personally I'd like the sourness to be a bit more agressive but it's a great beer to cool off with as is.
The first time I had this I didn't know it was a sour and thought it was an awful beer. It's funny what expectations can do to you senses, I thought of a summer peach wheat thing and was disappointed. Fast forward a few years I've learned what sours are, learned to love them and learned to read the description now I look forward to getting a pack or two of this beer when it's released.
07-23-2012 23:17:42 | More by MadScientist
4/5 rDev +9.9%
06-02-2012 23:40:47 | More by Zakk
4.88/5 rDev +34.1%
This is one of my favorite beers of all time.
Pours a murky yellow with a white head.
Acidic like lemonade with unripe peaches and a certain creaminess that's wonderful. Try it on a hot day and you'll never go back.
I wish this were available in my state, it is the ultimate summer beer. I'm not sure why this doesn't get higher reviews.
08-08-2009 15:20:51 | More by brownbeer
4/5 rDev +9.9%
06-24-2013 21:49:55 | More by Tiernan
3.83/5 rDev +5.2%
Dogfish Head Festina Peche, 4.5% alcohol.
Berliner Weissbier poured into an oversized wine glass.
A- Pours a pale yellow-orange colored fluid with a medium carobonated head that falls in seconds to watery non exsistant head. Refreshing appearance.
S- Smell is of fresh peach and sweet malts are upfront.
T-M- Smooth and sweet with tangy tones of star fruit and peaches. Tartness is noted with a lightly puckering effect. Nice light carbonation let the beer tingle and dance down the taste buds light a sparkling flavored water drink but with alcohol.
D- Its drinkable, refreshing and beer. Not something i'd drink all the time but a nice change.
11-03-2010 22:16:31 | More by wesbrownyeah
3/5 rDev -17.6%
11-26-2011 11:02:45 | More by poibag808
3.75/5 rDev +3%
07-28-2013 19:12:44 | More by woodchipper
3.83/5 rDev +5.2%
This isnt at all your typical DFH brew. Unlike many other DFH beers this one is very very light. There is very little foam and what seems to be a high level of carbonation. Also it is very dry and fruity due to the addition of peaches. This is not at all what i had expected but i should have known better because sweet fruit always produces a dry cider-like characteristic. That being said, it is a good beer and a great change of pace for the DFH regular, but its just not my cup of tea(or beer in this case).
09-20-2010 18:41:12 | More by CBOLAND17
North Carolina
3.55/5 rDev -2.5%
Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a pint glass.
A: Pale yellow in color, mostly clear, with no real head or lacing.
S: Wheat, fresh yeast and light fruitiness, presumably peach but not all that distinctive.
T: Initially struck me as a dry country wine with light carbonation, but as it swirls around on the tongue it changed complexities just a bit. At the swallow there is an interesting bitterness that comes through and then a long wheat linger follows. This is relatively complex for such a light-weight ABV brew. This isn't what you might consider to be 'traditional' but if you are feeling a little adventurous and want to try something a little different, check this one out.
M: Light, dry, very light carbonation. Not really 'smooth' drinking, but with the wine-like texture, it wouldn't work well if it were too smooth.
D: I found this intriguing. It was quite dry but still had an interesting flavor profile. It was light yet still rather satisfying. This is one of those brews that is probably one of the more unique flavors I've had in beer but still enjoyed. Honestly, I don't think I would want to drink more than one at a time but it is good just the same.
05-31-2008 23:45:31 | More by SIRIUS2
3.25/5 rDev -10.7%
02-06-2013 14:53:39 | More by Firefox13
4.1/5 rDev +12.6%
Pours into my glass a hazy light straw yellow color with a half inch of bubbly white head. Some active carbonation, looks good in the glass. Aromas begin with sour wheat graininess. Lemony and pureed peach aromas are there as well. Slight spiciness and a touch of earthy yeast. Nice.
First sip brings a crisp, slightly toasted wheat grain maltiness. It moves into a lightly acidic sourness along with some lemon zest and a pureed peach flavor. Flows down with a subtle spiciness and some yeasty flavors as well. Quite crisp, it finishes off with a lingering sour twang and a peach afterthought.
Mouthfeel is on the lighter side but it has a good creaminess to it with plenty of carbonation. Quite a refreshing brew that I really enjoyed drinking this past summer. The low abv makes it great for the beach and a nice session. Overall, one of my favorite new Dogfish beers as of late. Well worth a try.
12-09-2007 22:00:00 | More by orbitalr0x
New Jersey
4.6/5 rDev +26.4%
Light straw appearance with little head that vanished quickly
light peach smell with a touch of floral
Nice taste of peach but not over bearing. The peach was in the finish more than at any other point. Had a sample out of a keg and it was much more pronounced
very drinkable. Summer pool side beer
06-26-2010 23:11:40 | More by rwinzing
3.88/5 rDev +6.6%
Fully prepared to not like this beer, because I have a general aversion to fruit beers, I thought this was a very good beer. Poured into a pint glass, it was a cloudy yellow color with a small head. It had a citrus aroma, more lemon than anything else. Very tart taste, still more lemon, but the peach also showed up. Very crisp and refreshing, a good summer beer.
07-21-2007 19:24:34 | More by lordofthewiens
4/5 rDev +9.9%
08-03-2014 05:05:45 | More by DaftPatrick
2.75/5 rDev -24.5%
09-08-2012 18:27:55 | More by heddar33
3.95/5 rDev +8.5%
Notes from 8/1/10; 2010 bottling
Pours with absolutely no head; a hazy golden brown.
Tart (underripe) peach aroma with a slight amount of funk as well.
Taste is pretty pleasant actually. Iwasn't sure what to expect from this. Taste is a hit of general tartness with peach notes coming through more after the carbonation subsides. Not all that different from a semi-dry sparkling white wine, except for a bit of grain/malt underneath.
Mouthfeel is light and bright with moderate/high carbonation; finish is crisp and dry.
Low abv and pleasant taste/mouthfeel lead to very good drinkability. I liked this more than I expected, but still wouldn't want very often.
02-18-2011 02:05:47 | More by warnerry
4/5 rDev +9.9%
07-01-2013 01:27:15 | More by Todd
North Carolina
3.4/5 rDev -6.6%
Almost white, this one looks like a traditional macro beer the way it fizzes. It definitely looks watery and--appropriately for the style--it doesn't appear to pack a punch. Difficult to judge relative to its style counterparts (because I'm unfamiliar with any other beers of this style), it really doesn't look like much of a beer.
The smells is quite good--definitely a strong whiff of peach concentrate. The acidic odor is unbecoming, largely because it truly tastes so chemical. It's the closest a beer can come to a chemical storage shed. The carbonation helps carry the odor and, again, it's unmistakably peach. Were it not for the synthetic sense of the odor, I'd deem it outright good.
It's a pungent taste, and true to its smell. My rationale for judgement in taste aligns directly with that previously used for smell. It's good, but like a sweet tart...and I don't eat a lot of sweet tarts. Like such a candy, the neatest and most worthy quality about it is the feel in your mouth. The excellent carbonation nicely contributes to the tang. Now that I think about it, this is Beer Tang.
This beverage really does have its place and time. Summer, for example, sharing novel beers with friends might be an ideal such setting. It's too tart to pound, or even enjoy regularly, but it's such a unique production that you really want to have it in any versatile collection...typical Dogfish excellence...this time on the weak and kinda girly side of the spectrum.
08-01-2009 01:38:28 | More by marvin213
Festina Pêche from Dogfish Head Brewery
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There are new details this morning in the scandal involving former CIA Chief David Petraeus. Now, another general is involved – the one who replaced him in Afghanistan.
General John Allen, the United States' top commander in Afghanistan, is also now under investigation.
A senior defense official has been quoted saying Allen allegedly had inappropriate communication with Jill Kelley.
Kelley reportedly received threatening emails from Paula Broadwell, the woman with whom Petraeus admitted to having an affair.
Allen denies any wrongdoing.
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Immaculate!!! Home on Lake Hamilton with Covered Boat Dock!! in Hot Springs
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- baths 2½
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The lake is at your doorstep in this beautiful home on Lake Hamilton. This is a 3204 sq. ft. home with four bedrooms, two great rooms, and 2.5 bathrooms. There are two queen sized beds, one king, one full bed, and a comfy sleeper sofa. TVs in every bed room. Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steal appliances, Big screen Plasma TV in the upstairs great room and a NEW 42 inch flat screen downstairs above the fireplace, nice jacuzzi tub in the master bath with a large jetted walk-in shower, full size washer and dryer, outdoor charcoal grill, great card table, and nearly all the amenities of home. Our home is ideal for two families to share.
Enjoy the view of the lake from nearly every room in the house. Stay connected while you are away with wireless internet access. There is also a beautiful gas fireplace in the downstairs great room.
December 2010 -- We have recently changed the way the TV is hooked up to keep it less confusing. Unfortunately this change took the surround sound system away.
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A Middle Tennessee is preparing for the fight of her life after she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer after putting off a routine mammogram. Janise Stewart works in healthcare and has a family history of the devastating disease, but when it came time for her to undergo a mammogram at the beginning of the year she stalled. "They gave me the paper to have my chest X-ray and mammogram done over in X-ray and life being busy as it is, I just stuck the paper in my purse and said, 'Okay, I'll have that done,'" Stewart recalled. Stewart told Nashville's News 2 it was the urging of a nurse and family members that convinced her to undergo the routine testing for breast cancer. "This time I think I just kind of shunned it because they all turned out to be normal, but little did I know," she said. Following her surprising diagnosis, Stewart said she is now encouraging all women to not put off mammogram testing. "I just encourage everyone if you are in that age group, well really not even if you are in that age group, get that mammogram done and any other testing for cancer," she said. Stewart is currently preparing for a mastectomy. The American Cancer Society recommends women undergo annual checks beginning at the age of 40.
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Noted textile collage artist Elaine O'Neil has once again partnered with UNC Lineberger to create a 2014 Elaine O'Neil North Carolina calendar.
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Elaine O'Neil creates each image using a myriad of fabric colors and textures, all painstakingly sewn together to create whimsical and realistic portrayals of scenes from the mountains to the coast. Her high-quality art calendars make a great gift for anyone who loves the natural beauty and distinctive features of North Carolina - whether they live here or are far from home. Your purchase supports programs at the N.C. Cancer Hospital, the state's only public cancer hospital.
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If you blinked, you may have just missed it, but Saturday's "falling star" definitely got a lot of attention across north Georgia.The fireball apparently started in north Alabama and then moved in north Georgia where it broke apart.Dozens of FOX 5 viewers captured the fiery streak racing across the sky around 7:30 p.m.Julian Gray, the curator of Tellus Museum in Cartersville, says a camera on the roof of the facility is part of NASA's southeast network of cameras that is set up to capture such fireballs. He tells FOX 5 News that events like Saturday night's are not uncommon.
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Includes veterans' benefits, starting and running a business, unemployment, County job openings, and selling to the County.
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The Loomis Library is a hidden gem behind the Veteran's Memorial Hall. Features include a community room, local history displays, reading areas, and an ongoing book sale. The landscaped grounds offer seating areas and plenty of green grass for relaxing.
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The first account of a library in Loomis is in the Spring of 1910. It is believed that Anna Blemmer and Helen Dearborn established this first lending library which they ran out of the Bluebird Tea Room. All of the books were privately owned and were loaned out to patrons who paid for the books by the day. As time passed and the Loomis community grew, the demand for books increased. The county library in Auburn was contacted to help. In February of 1937, the library branch was opened in the Loomis Post Office with Mrs. Stacker as the first Branch Manager. The Branch was only open 9 hours a week and the pay was $15.00 a month. In 1954, the library moved to the McKellips Building and remained there until 1963. The library continued to grow and the need for a larger building increased. A new building located on Library Drive was dedicated on August 24, 1980. The library is 4488 square feet.
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When Michelle and Jon Christy bought their 1980s-era home in North Tustin, Calif., much of the residence already was remodeled.
Except for the kitchen. It was dated. And it was olive green.
"I wanted to lighten up the kitchen, because the kitchen had been dark," Michelle Christy said. "I thought white cabinets would give it a nice, clean, crisp look."
They didn't stop there. Today, with a demolition behind them, and new Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances along with a spacious island, the couple's kitchen is not just brighter; it also reflects several current trends in culinary design.
Nearly half of new homeowners undertaking a home improvement project within three months of buying a residence set their sights on a kitchen overhaul, according to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors.
The array of choices for big-ticket appliances to even a simple backsplash can be daunting. But people should consider what will appeal to a broad range of future homebuyers. Even a minor remodel can recoup most of the cost when the owners resell, according to Remodeling magazine's 2013 Cost vs. Value report.
"You may have a hard time selling your house if it (the kitchen) is really 'out there,'" said Debbie Nassetta, co-owner of Roomscapes, a home design firm in Newport Beach, Calif.
So what's trendy, but at the same time has some staying power?
Consider a survey released by Houzz, a popular home design and remodeling website. The site's Fall Kitchen Trends study gathered responses from 7,812 homeowners either planning renovations or in the midst of them. Earlier this year, the National Kitchen & Bath Association came out with survey results from 300 of its member-designers.
The list below includes seven trends from the Houzz survey followed by three from the association. Some kitchen designers also weighed in, as well as residents who've managed to wrap up their renovations, as it turns out, just in time for the holidays.
Here's what's hot:
• Chef's stoves. A professional-grade range — a stove with options such as a flat griddle or a cooktop to accommodate a searing pan or a wok — topped kitchen wish lists in the Houzz survey; 32 percent of respondents selected them as their dream appliance.
"What a consumer looks at, even if they don't cook, is it looks cool," Nassetta said.
Double ovens garnered 18 percent. Other high-end features such as induction cooktops, wine refrigerators and convection ovens seemed to matter far less. Only 4 percent of respondents considered warming drawers a priority.
• Eco-friendly features. Nearly half of those surveyed (49 percent) said using eco-friendly appliances and materials in their kitchens is important.
While a variety of Energy Star-recommended appliances and green-certified building products are on the market, eco-friendly changes also can be as simple as using cloth rather than paper towels, replacing plastic containers with glass, or using non-toxic cleaners, Houzz contributors note.
• Granite and quartz countertops. Most respondents (94 percent) said they're changing their countertops. Granite still rocks, topping the list at 50 percent, but quartz is a rising star, coming in at 36 percent. Marble only drew 10 percent. Tile got a paltry 2 percent.
Quartz countertops are resistant to stains and scratches and are easy to take care of, kitchen designers say.
David and Apryl Imboden went with Caesarstone, a quartz product, for the countertops as part of an extensive kitchen remodel on an Orange, Calif., house they bought in June. "With granite you've got to seal it and take care of it and can't put certain things on the countertop," David Imboden said. "I just wanted a countertop that you don't have to think about."
• Tile backsplashes. Tile, however, was the top choice for backsplash accents. Half of respondents preferred it, with marble, stone slab and other materials trailing far behind. "A lot of people are using the backsplash as sort of the jewelry of the kitchen," said Sheila Schmitz, Houzz.com editor. "That's where they'll put that splash of color, because it won't be overwhelming."
• Floors. Hardwood floors led the list of choices, but here's another area where tiles made a strong showing, coming in second. Remember good old linoleum? It garnered only 3 percent. Concrete did worse — 2 percent.
• Stainless steel. A majority of respondents (65 percent) favor stainless steel appliances. Some homeowners are combining appliance finishes or integrating stainless steel into cabinetry, and 12 percent are choosing white or color appliances.
• Islands. They're popular but not a must. While 61 percent said they're incorporating an island, for some others, it would be the wrong choice, either because the room is too small or the configuration wouldn't work.
"A kitchen has to be large enough for an island," Nassetta said. "If you squeeze one in and it's not the right width or too tight, the client won't be happy in the end. If you're constantly walking around an island just to have one … it will feel bad."
• Transitional style. This look, a blend of traditional and contemporary, has grown in popularity, up from 59 percent to 69 percent by the end of 2012, according to the kitchen and bath association.
• White cabinets. Whites and off whites are the top choice for color schemes, at 73 percent, an increase of 6 percent over the previous year. The popularity of white cabinetry jumped from 59 percent in 2012 to 67 percent this year.
"They (clients) say, 'I want my kitchen to be light and bright,'" Close said.
• Gray color schemes. Grays are coming on strong, according to the survey and local designers. "In kitchens, shades of gray have noticeably jumped in use over the past three years," the association said in its summary, noting an increase from 9 percent in 2010 to "a remarkable" 55 percent in the last three months of 2012.
"If you put in a classic white kitchen, very few people don't like that," said Nassetta. But, she confirmed, "Gray is really hot. It has been for the past couple of years and it's still trending that way."
The takeaway from all this?
"People really want easy, clean, unfussy kitchens," Schmitz said.
And remember, don't get carried away.
"Always try to keep in mind you're doing the work for yourself, but at some point, somebody else will be in the house," said Mike Close, president of Spinnaker Development in Newport Beach. "Don't do something so radical, so edgy, that in five years you'll look at each other and say, 'What were we thinking?'"


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An All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and a bicyclist crash in Polk County leaving one dead and three in critical condition.
Deputies say around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, a witness reported that a black ATV was traveling westbound on Bomber Road and passed them going at a high rate of speed, just west of Gerber Dairy Road in Winter Haven. The witness reported that the ATV did not have on any lights. The witness then saw the ATV's brake lights ahead in the darkness, which appeared to swerve as if it was avoiding something. When the witness approached the area, the ATV was lying upside down in a ditch and a mangled bicycle was nearby.
Deputies report that there were four victims lying on the ground – it is unclear which victims were on the ATV and which were on the bicycle due to the extensive injuries they suffered and their inability to communicate.
Deputies say there were no helmets observed on any victims or at the scene. The ATV's lights were not turned on, and there were no lights on the bicycle. Deputies say speed and impairment may be a factor. The crash claimed one life and the others were taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center. The investigation is ongoing.
The victims and their conditions are:
18-year-old Israel Bible Jr, of 108 Madera Drive in Winter Haven–deceased;
19-year-old Danny Bermea Jr, of 649 Orrin Ave SW in Winter Haven–critical condition at LRMC;
21-year-old Ginno Cano, of 205 Diamond Acres Road in Davenport–critical condition at LRMC;
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|Tribe bombs Lady 'Dawgs out of tournament
|Wednesday, February 20, 2013 1:45 PM
In the nightcap, Wapakoneta ousted St. Marys Memorial 53-31.
Despite Shawnee (10-13) and its deep-shooting prowess (15-of-31 from downtown for 48.4%), the Lady Bulldogs (8-15) stayed with their Western Buckeye League colleague to the very end. After battling to a 38-all tie, in which the Indians were 10-of-16 from 3-point land, the third period continued a back-and-forth trend, with both units taking turns with the lead. The Bulldogs held their last lead of the night — and, as it turned out, the 2012-13 season — at 45-44 on a deuce by Kylie Downton (14 markers) midway through the stanza. Shawnee retook it back on a Britt Lauck (17 markers, including 4 bombs) deuce shortly after. That jump-started a closing 11-5 spurt, including a 3-ball from the right wing by Rachel Evans (12 counters on 4 treys) 2.1 ticks before the horn, for a 55-50 edge.
In Tribe kept up that surge into the final period, building a 62-53 edge on a 3-ball by Lauck at 4:43. Back came the Lady Bulldogs. Senior Osha Owens (14 markers) hit a 12-foot baseliner at 4:29 to start the rally and when Torie McAdams (11 points) hit a fourth-chance basket at 55 ticks, they were within 65-61. However, despite forcing two more turnovers down the stretch, the Bulldogs could not convert on the other end.
"We expected them to shoot a lot of threes; we just didn't expect them to shoot 50 percent. They have so many shooters, even some we really didn't expect to shoot them; our scouting reports told us that," Elida co-coach Elise Jenkins noted. "We just couldn't cover them all adequately in our defense. They were stepping into them very well and getting a lot of open ones."
Shawnee coach Jeff Heistan wasn't surprised, either.
"That is our game plan; get out and run and get shots. They just happened to be threes tonight," he explained. "When we played them earlier this season (a 3-point loss), we simply couldn't make anything; girls you saw hit shots tonight didn't then."
The first period was the most engaging and featured numerous lead changes, with both teams firing away and looking to push the tempo at a furious pace. McAdams and Downton led Elida with six each, while Evans knocked down a pair of triples for the Indians. Despite the Tribe shooting 5-of-8 trifectas, the Bulldogs led 22-19 on a layin by McAdams with 20 seconds showing.
The game continued at a furious pace in the second stanza as both teams played clean games (10 fouls for Shawnee overall to 11 for Elida). Isabelle Baird hit three bombs for the Tribe and Lauck added eight markers as once again, both teams had numerous turns with the lead. On the other end, Sabrina Kline (14 counters) had six points and Owens five. When Kline hit a transition layin 3.1 ticks before the horn, the score was tied at 38-all.
"The last couple of minutes is what we've been searching for all year. We played with such intensity; it just didn't work out," Jenkins added. "If we only could have played like that the rest of the game, it's a different story. However, we want the girls to take what we did this year into the off-season and not the loss. I feel we have re-established Elida basketball and have it going in the right direction, which is what we wanted to do at the start of the season. We have a lot of young girls that got a lot of playing time this year." Overall, Shawnee was 23-of-51 shooting (45.1%) versus Elida's 26-of-60 (6-of-18 long range) for 43.3 percent.
Shawnee will play Celina in game 1 Saturday night (6:15 p.m.). In the nightcap, the victorious Lady Redskins (12-10) dominated the first half 30-6 en route to the easy triumph.
Leading the way for the Redskins were Megan Watt (15 counters, 5 steals) and Sara Warner (12 points, 5 thefts). They drained 24-of-61 shots, 2-of-15 long range, for 39.3 percent and 3-of-6 freebies (50%); adding 39 rebounds, 18 offensive, as Carly Buzzard and Riley Culver led with seven each; and a mere eight miscues and 12 fouls. Maddi Stiles dished off four assists. Wapak will battle top-seeded Bath in the nightcap Saturday.
On behalf of the Lady Roughriders (3-19), Molly Albert was high scorer with 10. They connected on 13-of-41 shots (1-of-13 beyond the arc) for 31.7 percent and 4-of-8 singles (50%); dragged down 31 boards, 10 offensive; and totaled 20 miscues and eight fouls.


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A private family service will be at a later date.
She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Wayne Hicks; parents, Alvin and Lorene Riley; sisters, Ola Mae Freeman, Betty Forester and Lillian Nix; and brothers, Fred Riley and Alvin Riley.
She is survived by her sons, Charles Hicks (Vicky) of Cordova and David Lane of Alexander City; daughter-in-law, Doris Hicks of Georgia; brother, Ed Riley of Cordova; sister, Gyndal Creel of Texas; grandchildren, Melanie Bussey, Eric Hicks and Stephanie Lane; great-grandson, Bailey Lane; step-children, Franki Lane, Sue Seals, Charles Lane and Ann Freeman; and several nieces and nephews.
You may register online condolences to the family at www.kilgoregreenfuneralhome.com.


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Multiple sources have reported that the Denver Broncos' FO are putting Kyle Orton on the trading block (no surprise), and are demanding at least a 2nd round pick for compensation. Would the Cardinals give that up?
Over at the SBNation site of the Broncos (MileHighReport) there is no consensus on whether or not we will end up getting a 2nd round pick for Orton. Frankly, my opinion is that his current worth is a mid-3rd rounder. But some believe that there will be a small bidding war for Orton's services, and that though the initial offerings would be low round picks, that eventually one team would step up and be willing to to give up their 2nd-rounder to get him. They cite the numerous teams that need a QB, believe they can compete with a competent QB in the near future, and don't necessarily want to take the risk on a 1st round pick on Locker/Mallet/Others and have to wait as their window closes while the QB grows. Those teams would include the Vikings, Cardinals, Titans,Dolphins, and maybe a team like the Niners (being in such a weak division). They also believe that there's a chance a team who wants a young QB would also want a veteran while their QB is being groomed, and those teams include the Panthers, Bengals, and Bills, especially with Orton only being under a one year contract.
The argument for us falling short of a 2nd round pick, and settling for something like a 4th or a 5th, is that although there is a large contingent of teams that could use a proven QB now, there is also plenty of options for QBs not coming out of the draft. Vince Young, Kevin Kolb, and Donovan McNabb can all be cited as other possibilities for those teams previously mentioned instead of Orton. Not to mention that those teams might choose to take a rookie QB instead.
Both sides have valid arguments in my opinion, and before I keep boring you with Bronco-related material, I'll pose the obvious question. Do you want the Cardinals to trade a 2nd round pick for Kyle Orton?
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If you're one of those Cardinal fans that's unfamiliar with Orton, here's his statline (13 games started)
QB Rating: 87.5, 3653 yards, 20 TDs, 9 INTs, and a completion percentage of 58.1% on 1952 attempts.
To be honest, Kyle Orton was never well received in Denver, although there was a good minority who always liked him. This is most due to the fact that Orton is not that flashy, sexy QB that most fans clamor for at the position. He will usually not be the reason you win the game, but he takes pride in making sure that he's never the reason you lose. He simply never got his feet wet in Denver, after being brought in as the replacement for Jay Cutler the fans/media never really gave him a chance. Add on the drafting of Tebow this year, the fans were constantly campaigning for the benching of Orton, even though he led the league in yards for a good proportion of the year. But Orton can play, he can lead a winning team, and he can make a lot of plays. No matter what team he plays for next year, I can almost guarantee he'll simply put up Top 10-Top 20 QB production. I think it's important to note he had most of his success this year with the complete lack of a running game, and many speculate that he played through some games knowing that if Tebow touched the starting field, it would be tough for him to win his job back.
Strengths: Accurate, Great Leader, Accuracy and ability to throw deep, Goes through his progressions well, He Protects the Football, Very Quiet and just goes about business, Consistently makes the right decisions
Weaknesses: Lack of mobility, Has trouble throwing under pressure, His small amount of picks seems to come at the wrong time
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No one yet knows all the facts surrounding the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, but it's clear that the State Department made a serious mistake. There wasn't enough security to protect Ambassador Christopher Stevens. The Obama administration issued contradictory statements about what triggered the attacks. And days after the compound was burned, it was left so unsecured that a journalist plucked Stevens's diary from the wreckage. Charlene Lamb, deputy assistant secretary for diplomatic security, didn't help matters this week when she insisted that the consulate had "the correct number" of security assets on the ground. With four Americans dead, she should have admitted the obvious: It didn't.
Still, it is disingenuous for members of Congress to express outrage over security failures after they voted to cut hundreds of millions in funding for diplomatic security last year. At the hearing this week, Representative Darrell Issa, the California Republican who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said he was so concerned about the safety of US diplomats that he rushed to hold a public hearing even before the FBI investigation was finished. Yet he was silent when a colleague challenged him to help restore the funds.


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MACON, Ga. – At the FGCU Cross Country Invitational on Friday, freshman Leigh Mumford gave the Eagles a sweep of the individual wins for the day, helping her earn her first career Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week award, the conference office announced on Wednesday.
Mumford made FGCU's first-ever home cross country meet memorable, winning the two-mile race by almost six seconds. Mumford, a freshman from Clemson, S.C., finished in 11:46.7, 5.7 seconds ahead of Miami's Katherine Woodard. Thanks to Mumford's win, the Eagles finished second in the team competition, behind the University of Miami and well ahead of Saint Thomas University.
The Eagles wrap up the 2009 season this weekend at the A-Sun Championships, held in DeLand, Fla. Both competitions will take place the morning of Saturday. The women's race begins at 8:45 a.m.
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Communities throughout Southern New Hampshire already are trying to control mosquito populations.
They're mostly a nuisance now, not the health threat they will pose later this summer.
But pest control contractors say they are treating larval populations in at least nine communities including Salem, Derry, Londonderry, Plaistow, Sandown, Newton, Kingston, Hampstead and Pelham.
University of New Hampshire entomologist Alan Eaton said the winter snowpack favored the mosquitoes, but cooler, drier conditions are working against them — though that can change with the weather.
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People shouldn't worry about a mosquito bite now, but experts say repellants might help.
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There was one human case of West Nile virus last year. Three animals tested positive for EEE last year, but there were no human cases.
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Next up for Walker (17-10) is a home sub-region playoff game against Parker on Friday.
Parker dropped a narrow 49-47 decision to Wenonah in the 5A, Area 13 Tournament championship game.
On Monday, Hayden (11-12) kept the game close for a quarter. The teams were tied 19-19 going into the second quarter.
Walker opened up a 10-point lead in the second quarter with three different players connecting on 3-pointers and Bridges adding six points. The Vikings were up 41-31 at the half and cruised from there.
Morris got the hot hand for Walker in the third quarter, making three 3-pointers and scoring 13 points. Walker held a commanding 69-48 lead going into the final quarter.
Morris, Bridges and Riley Graham each made the All-Tournament Team.
"This means a lot because every time we hit the floor, we've been at a disadvantage size-wise," McDuffie said. "We got it done. I think it's big for this group to call themselves area champions."
Walker knocked down 11 3-pointers in the game.
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Gold to Be Reclassified in the U.S.
Thursday, June 28th, 2012
By Michael Lombardi, MBA for Profit Confidential
I recently wrote in these pages about the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) proposing to reclassify gold bullion as the safest and the highest quality of asset for central banks and all other banks around the world: Tier 1 capital.
Regardless of how the central banks wish to classify gold bullion, it is the market that will eventually decide the value of gold bullion, which has retained its value and played a significant role as a monetary asset for 5,000 years.
The central bank in the U.S.—the Federal Reserve—has recently released a memo to possibly change the status of gold bullion in this country. (Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, June 18, 2012.)
Currently in the U.S. and in many parts of the world, gold bullion is classified as a risk asset on which banks are allowed a 50% weighting. This means that for every $1.00 of gold bullion held, $0.50 worth is recognized as value on the books of the banks or central banks. The whole $1.00 is not recognized, because there is a risk, according to the classification, that gold bullion could lose its value rapidly.
Again, these are classifications created by central banks and have no bearing on the true value that the market will place on gold bullion.
Still, it is significant that the U.S. is proposing to reclassify gold bullion as a zero-risk asset, as early as January 1, 2013. This means that gold bullion will join the very short list of assets considered zero-risk by the Federal Reserve: U.S. Treasuries; the U.S. dollar; and assets and/or claims with the International Monetary Fund.
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So the central bank of the U.S. has joined the BIS in raising the status of gold bullion. Should the reclassifications indeed be instituted in 2013, it should increase demand for gold bullion by the banks here in the U.S., as gold bullion would be worth dollar-for-dollar on the balance sheet what a particular bank paid for it.
Furthermore, there is new legislation for banks around the world with Basel III. Basel III requires banks to increase their holdings of Tier 1 capital. If gold bullion is reclassified as Tier 1, then the banks can now use gold bullion as a diversification from other assets on their balance sheets.
Central banks around the world are taking steps to reclassify gold bullion to the status that is has held for 5,000 years: money. The proposed and very significant change by the Federal Reserve here in the U.S. should increase the demand for gold bullion and subsequently the price for the yellow metal. (Also see: "Japanese Pension Fund Buys Gold as Currency.")
In the first quarter of 2012, companies in the S&P 500 stock market index saw their earnings grow just 6.2%. Now that growth is threatening to go negative for the first time since the third quarter of 2009!
More S&P 500 companies are coming in with earnings warnings than in the first quarter of this year, while very few S&P 500 companies are raising their earnings reports' outlooks. (See: "Many Public Companies Predicting Soft Earnings for the Balance of 2012.")
FedEx Corporation (NYSE/FDX) is considered a barometer for the health of the world economy because of the volume of packages it delivers worldwide. FedEx, in its most recent earnings report, noted that it will introduce cost savings measures, as its business will contract going forward due to the recession in Europe, a slowdown in Asia, and very slow economic growth here in the U.S. This S&P 500 company is not expanding its business to meet demand; it is cost-cutting as a reaction to the global economic slowdown.
For the second time in less than two months, the world's biggest consumer goods maker, The Proctor & Gamble Company (NYSE/PG) cut its earnings forecast for the same reason as FedEx. These S&P 500 companies are flashing red warning signals about the global economic slowdown.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ/BBBY) admitted it had to use deep discounts in the U.S. to get consumers to spend in the first quarter. Its outlook for the remainder of the year has been cut dramatically, as the U.S. consumer continues to be very challenged financially, according to this S&P 500 company.
Regardless of which industry is issuing the earnings report, there is a slowdown right across the board, which is threatening to make earnings negative this current quarter in the S&P 500.
Even in technology, Taiwanese firm Copal Electronics is warning through its earnings report about the second half of 2012. Copal is the second-largest maker of laptop computers, which it sells to customers like Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE/HPQ) and Dell Inc. (NASDAQ/DELL), along with other S&P 500 companies. This translates into weak consumer spending in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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"It's the art of managed creativity and I love it," says Cornell University-educated Roslyn Clayton, founder of the eponymous independent boutique Roslyn (www.roslynboutique.com).
Born in Chicago but having worked in the corporate side of New York fashion for years, Clayton felt the desire to return home and create an outlet for emerging designers in Chicago.
Clayton founded Roslyn in 2006 in the Bucktown area and has been stocking her boutique with a well-curated collection of hard-to-find labels ever since.
Learn about Clayton's stylistic inspirations, her attire for this year's Arlington Million and her penchant for the elegant yet functional "hatinator" in the Q&A below.
Mary Frances Dale: Tell me about your connection to Chicago and how you started your boutique.
Rosyln Clayton: Originally from Chicago, I grew up in Lincoln Park and attended high school at the Latin School of Chicago. After graduating with a degree in Textiles and Apparel Management from Cornell University, I accepted a merchandising position at the Abercrombie & Fitch headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Following my time at A&F, I spent a few years working and honing my skills at J. Crew's corporate office in New York City.
Roslyn Clayton, founder and operator of Roslyn
Ultimately, I wanted to return to my hometown to be closer to my family as well as fill a void I saw in the independent boutiques at that time. As the entrepreneurial spirit runs in my family (my parents own several Thai restaurants in Chicago and my extended family has established successful companies in Thailand), I knew that opening my own boutique would be the best way to introduce Chicago to the amazing, independent artists I had encountered while living in NYC. Located in Bucktown, Roslyn opened in 2006 and features collections from both emerging and established designers. Since opening, we have garnered attention from the media and fashion-savvy as one of Chicago's most outstanding resources for inspiration and hard-to-find labels.
Dale: What inspired you to become part of the fashion industry?
Clayton: I've always loved fashion (what girl doesn't?) but I also enjoy working on the more analytical, business side of the industry. At Cornell, I was able to take courses in the history of apparel and textile design as well as courses in marketing, product development and communication. The fashion management program taught me how to apply economic and marketing principles to consumer and industry issues, therefore combining the art and business side of the industry. As a merchandiser at two major retail chains and as a buyer at my own boutique, I have to look at both the emotional and artistic appeal of a garment as well as the potential in sales – it's the art of managed creativity and I love it.
Dale: Who is your fashion icon?
Clayton: I absolutely adore Kate Middleton, and I think she has impeccable style. Her ability to mix high and low pieces translates to ensembles that are original, aspirational and relatable. She embodies timeless fashion while still being "on trend" and is truly a style icon.
I'm also inspired by the free-spirited, French bohemian-chic style of Jane Birkin as well as the polished style and sophistication of icon Jackie Kennedy.
Style Icon Jane Birkin
Dale: Describe your personal style in three words.
Clayton: Comfortable. Classic. Chameleon.
Dale: What do you look for when creating the perfect race-day outfit?
Clayton: It all starts with a great-fitting dress; find the right silhouette to complement your body and make sure it has been tailored to perfection. Style your look by layering a few jewels and nice pair of heels - I always recommend nude pumps to elongate the leg, and the color works with most ensembles. Finish with a subtle box clutch and statement hat or fascinator. The key is not to over accessorize, each element of your outfit should complement each other rather than compete for attention or worse, overpower you.
5 Race-Day Ready Outfits from Roslyn
Dale: What are some looks from Roslyn that are perfect for the races?
Clayton: We are currently transitioning to fall merchandise but found some wonderful looks for a day at the races.
Race Day Look 1
One of our favorite looks is an emerald green, silk chiffon maxi skirt from Alice & Olivia paired with a saffron printed tank from Elizabeth & James and vintage statement necklace. The skirt has a sheer layer effect and dramatic gusset detailing which moves beautifully with the wearer.
Race Day Look 2
The second look features a coral and lavender jeweled necklace which pops against the textured white top and skirt by New York-based designer WHIT.
The textured fabric is a great play on pattern, and the crisp white is a lovely canvas for colorful jewels and a statement hat.
Race Day Look 3
The gray and white striped "daily races dress" is from Florence, Italy-based collection, Suite. The sweet silhouette features a tulip skirt, side-seam pockets and a bow at the back of the garment for a little surprise.
I love this dress because it's so ladylike with a subtle preppiness and plays well off colored jewels.
Race Day Look 4
WHIT's blue and white Corrinne dress has such clean lines and is a great length for a day at the races. This dress would do well with a large, floppy hat or architectural fascinator.
Race Day Look 5
The cobalt blue dress from Wren is paired with a bright poppy chandelier necklace from Lanvin's recent collaboration.
Dale: What are you wearing to this year's Arlington Million?
Clayton: Weather permitting, I will be wearing an Alexander McQueen metallic woven dress, Jimmy Choo nude patent booties, a black and gold box clutch given to me from my husband for Christmas and a statement ring. Headpiece to be determined!
Dale: Your boutique is known for its selection of hard-to-find labels. Which labels or designers are your favorites?
Clayton: Steven Alan is one of the first lines I picked up for my boutique and is definitely a favorite. His namesake collection of heritage-inspired men's and women's casual wear is grounded in American roots with a fashionable twist. The label includes incredible jackets, shift dresses, essential shirts, and grandpa cardigans that are well made and introduce an element of downtown cool.
Nicholas K's aesthetic can best be described as "urban nomad," their collection incorporates the most amazing, unexpected details to each piece they design. Jacket collars are lined with hidden wires to shape in any form you'd like, zippers unveil a hood inside your favorite sweatshirt, secret buttons allow you to manipulate the draping of a button-down blouse, and leather trims surround the button holes of their wax-coated outerwear. Their pieces are artistically interesting and have a clear, consistent perspective each season.
Luxury Jones designer Niki Eatman is based in Los Angeles and is the mastermind behind the artfully eccentric fashion label. Niki works with vintage fabrics and deconstructs retro pieces into fun reincarnations - a sequin cocktail number morphs into a tattered rock halter, an old wedding gown emerges as a Lolita-esque trapeze dress. Every garment is a one-of-a kind, handmade creation and labor or love.
Sir designer Joanna Baum describes her pieces as "softly deconstructed classics" full of "old-school touches." The label is inspired by vintage chic, Parisian sensibilities, and bias-cut elegance.
"I like to think that I'm willing to work with clients and give them a level of attention that might be more traditionally associated with a tailor," says Baum, an award-winning fashion graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design.
With Kirsten Dunst, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightley, and Michelle Williams already counting themselves among Sir fans, historically, the label's specialty is its bias-cut silk pieces offering great fits.
Dale: Do you have any favorite local Chicago designers?
Clayton: I've had the pleasure of working with Chicago-based designer Elise Bergman (http://www.elisebergman.com/) for the past six years. Using luxurious silks and pairing them with organic cottons, hand-dyed or hand-woven natural materials, and rare, vintage fabrics, she designs multifunctional pieces that are classic and elegant with a sustainable, feminine and youthful twist.
Over the years, we've expanded our selection to include Elise's handmade leather belts, clutches, and limited-edition silk and organic cotton pillows. The Elise Bergman Studio at Roslyn launched in 2009 and offers the largest assortment from her seasonal collection as well as one-of-a-kind pieces. Not only is Elise one of the most talented designers I've met, but she is the sweetest and most honest person to work with and support. She has artistic integrity and a responsibility to the business.
Chicago Designer, Elise Bergman's collection can be found at Roslyn.
Mineralogy is a collection of limited edition and one-of-a-kind jewelry designed and handcrafted by Chicago local Theresa Cowan that we picked up a few years ago and is one of my favorites. Mineral specimens are the focal point of the intricate collection and each piece is made impressionistically with the experimentation of materials as the base of the design process. The majority of minerals used are uncut and unpolished to display their unique characteristics. The styles are produced in limited quantities, with each individual piece unique in its own aspects due to nature's wonderful aberrations. Theresa brings us new pieces on a bi-weekly basis since the line has been doing so well.
Chicago local and designer of Mineralogy, Theresa Cowan, brings new pieces to Roslyn on a bi-weekly basis.
Dale: What current summer trends do you predict will be popping up at this year's Arlington Million?
Clayton: We'll definitely see pops of color, graphic prints (floral or abstract patterns), black and white, and bold stripes at this year's Arlington Million.
Dale: Are you a fascinator or a hat kind of gal?
Clayton: I love a great hatinator - it combines the elegance and functionality of both hat and fascinator!
Kate Middleton wearing a functional yet elegant "hatinator."
Make sure to stop by Roslyn while in Chicago to find the perfect outfit and accessories for the Arlington Million this Saturday.
2035 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60647