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Great professor! Very intelligent. Discusses current events during the first part of class. He is willing to help you outside of class with the material AND your resume/future plans
Capps is an AWESOME professor. Usually the first half of the class was him ranting and raving over America's current state. He's VERY opinionated, but VERY intelligent! Loved the class, YOU HAVE TO TAKE HIM!
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Great professor, really cares about his students!
Dr. Capps is the best professor I have taken at SHSU. He gibes greqt reviews. Come to class to avoid attendance issues. Just study after the review and you are destined to make an A in the class. If you se his name on any course pick him.
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GREAT professor. Best at Sam. Take him!!! It's an easy B if you just come to class but if you study just a little bit, you got an A. He gives a review straight from the test.
Cares about his students! Your best way to make an A is to attend the review day. He will tell you everything that will be on the test, go back in the book and read about it. Offers extra credit and rounds up your grade in your favor.
The best business professor at Sam Houston... insane smart guy about current domestic and world events
Easy course. Tests come straight from the book. You write a paper based on a chapter in another book- but you do not have to buy that one. You also present. Easy grades. Gives an oral review for the exams the class before you take it. Easy A if you do well on the paper.
One of the best teachers I've had!The first week or two, he will seem very intimidating,get past that and it's a good class. He REALLY cares about his students;he will help in any way possible. There are two strategic audits, one group and one individual.The 2 tests are exactly on how to do the audits, which are by the way in-depth,a lot of work.
Best proffesor at Sam. The book matieral is dry but the audits are very in depth projects that I got alot out of.
Dr. Capps will teach you more than what you paid for. He will keep you awake and alert through a morning class. His tips helped me land a good job while in schooL!!!
Recommend.2 exams, 2 strategic audits(15+pages ea. 1 group 1 individual),presentations on both audits @ 20-25min ea.Uses old version of the text book, buy the book to pass exams.Workload is high, so a 3 on easiness.Will help you as much as he can with class and employment.Attendance mandatory."I will not be the class that keeps you from graduating"
Please trust me, its all about what professors you take in order to graduate. Sometimes we experience professors that really don't connect. Dr. Capps is AWESOME and I believe you will enjoy his fair grading policy and clearly understood class.
GREAT PROFESSOR!! He does everything he can to make the class fun and enjoyable! Take him if you want to get a good grade and lean! GREAT PROFESSOR!!! BEST IV'E HAD AT SAM!!
The BEST prof at SAM
One of the best professor @ SHSU. Willing to assist every student any way he can. Test are clear, if he says it three times it will be on the test!2 audits, not that bad, but time consuming. Perfect example of a great professor, he is willing to help you get a job. PS 1st day of class i thought he was a looney,last day i throught he was a genius!!
he is the best professor i have had at sam! yea you have to do 2 audits but he is very helpfull and you will walk out of there knowing how do to one with your eyes closed! if you really want to learn then take him- he is very knowlegable!
Great Professor! Always willing to help those in need. only bad thing is we need to do 2 strategic audits
Awsome Teacher!!! Knows a lot about everything. Wants to help EVERY student and is even willing to help place you in a job. A 1 in a Million teacher!!! He is long winded but says things 3 times, 3 times, 3 times if its on the test.
AWESOME professor. By far BEST one I ever had in college. Will do anything to help students succeed in class or career or life. Tells you what is on test beforehand. HIGHLY recommended!
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When you think about space tourism, Virgin Galactic is probably the first and perhaps the only company to come to mind. But don't let the marketing budget fool you. Another Mojave-based company is in the race, and they're running it faster, cheaper, and more efficiently. Read more...
Willaim Shatner, Star Trek's Captain James T. Kirk, was offered the chance to go to outer space — not on a television set near you, but in real life — and he turned it down. According to a CNet report, Virgin Galactic, a commercial space flight company that plans to offer suborbital flights into outer
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Virgin Galactic puts its Space rocket lifter through its paces as the inaugural joy ride of its sub orbital vehicle draws closer
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Virgin Galactic has selected the "official preferred Virgin Galactic hotel and resort," for all those space-bound travelers.
Virgin Galactic appears to be getting closer to reaching its long-delayed goal of launching tourists into space.
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Thanks to the new private space flight industry, there's a lot more companies on our world prepared to reach for the stars. One must not forget about the Virgin Galactic offering which is likely to be helping the wealthy tour the friendly orbit fairly soon. They've created the SpaceShipTwo, pictured above, to provide suborbital space
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Veterans group forges into East County
Date: April 18, 2012
by: Observer staff
A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public's support.
The Eagle Forge Foundation will host its first "Visual Arts for Veterans" fundraiser from 1-5 p.m. April 21, at Ed's Tavern, 10719 Rodeo Drive, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
Some of the Suncoast's top artistic talents will each be painting a unique veteran-themed work of art to be auctioned off at the end of the day.
Festivities will kick off with a 1 p.m. opening and will be followed by activities such as kids' crafts, a raffle a public choice award.
For more on the event, visit www.visualartsforveterans.org. For more about the foundation, visit www.eagleforge.org.
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We're recommending Susan Vreeland's Lisette's List, so if you or your book club choose it for a fall selection then be sure to enjoy these book club discussion questions!
1. Why did the novel need to begin with Pascal? How was he an important presence throughout the novel and an influence in Lisette's deepening character?
2. What were the qualities that Lisette appreciated about André? About Maxime? Did this difference affect her love for both of them? How?
3. As Lisette was becoming more comfortable in Roussillon, what did she find in it that she liked, or even loved? As a reader, did you want her to make this adjustment, or were you holding out for a complete and speedy return to Paris? If she had moved back to Paris right after the end of the war, what would she have lost in addition to the paintings?
4. What made Lisette so conflicted about Bernard? What allowed her even to speak to him? Every gift he gave her had consequences. Should she have rejected and destroyed each one like she did the stockings? Were all the gifts similarly motivated and did they reveal the same qualities in Bernard? Was he wholly a bad man?
5. What constraints made finding the paintings take so long? How did Lisette's changing emotional state contribute to the delay?
6. Was Héloïse a collaborator? Should she have been punished? Should Bernard have been punished? Should he have been removed from his post? In your mind, did his motives in siding with the Occupiers justify his stance? At one point in the revelation scene between Bernard and Lisette, she said, "I could charge you not just as a thief, but as a collaborator." Why didn't she? Do you respond differently to Bernard and to Héloïse?
7. With Maxime's experience in the art world, he spoke at length in Chapter Twenty-three about what makes a painting great. Is there any criterion that he overlooked? Select a painting you love by any painter and apply Maxime's criteria to it. What insightful observation about life or the world or yourself does the painting offer you?
8. How did the peripheral characters—Maurice, Sister Marie Pierre, Héloïse, Louise, Odette, Madame Bonnelly, Aimé Bonhomme—complement each other in influencing Lisette?
9. Consider the theme of articulation and communication. How did the scenes with Maxime and Lisette in the bories introduce this theme? What characters have a problem with communication? Under what circumstances do actions speak louder than words?
10. The letter by Marc Chagall to the artists of Paris is historically accurate except for mentioning the cause of Bella's death. What effect did this letter have on Lisette, not just in terms of her emotional reaction but her subsequent thinking and actions? What did it enlarge for her? What did it make you realize about the possible loss of France's art legacy? What would the effect of that loss be on France and French people? On the world?
11. In what way does Lisette's List of Hungers and Vows differ from the popularized "bucket list" of contemporary usage? What was its purpose for her? Should she have added any hunger or vow that actually motivated her and that was missing? Why wasn't "Participate in the art world in Paris" on her list? If you were to write such a list for yourself, what items might your list include?
12. In Chapter Sixteen, Lisette considers that it might be a higher art to invent a painting by assembling elements from one's heart like Chagall did rather than painting only what one actually sees. She imagines such a painting of her own. What elements of her own life are reflected in her painting? What elements in your life might be reflected in such a painting if you were to paint your own Chagall?
13. What did you learn about art and its potential effect? About the region? About the Provençal character? About the war? Any war? Did any of these elements change your thinking?
Happy Reading! And be sure to stay in touch with Susan on her Facebook page!
We asked New York Times bestselling author Darcie Chan, author of The Mill River Redemption, to share her 6 favorite books with us. She returned with a great list!
Darcie Chan's Top Six Favorite Reads
I have loved reading all of my life. I found it very difficult to choose only six books as my favorites, as there are so many more that I could have included here! But, each of the following books is simply wonderful, and I hope that you enjoy reading them as much as I did.
Slow Way Home by Michael Morris
This gorgeous novel is variously funny, gut-wrenching, frustrating, and uplifting. Like all the books on this list, I thought it was beautifully written. The characters are utterly real and compelling, particularly eight-year-old Brandon, from whose perspective the story is written. The plot focuses on his grandparents' struggle to protect him from their daughter, who runs off with her latest boyfriend and abandons him at a bus station. I'm the mother of a little boy, and Brandon's plight touched me deeply. My heart ached for him and cheered with him at the end. Also, I was impressed by the author's skill at pulling the reader into the story. The emotional resonance of the story is great, and I could almost feel the humidity of the South settling against my skin.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
There are very few books that completely blow me away, but this first novel did. Apparently, it had the same effect on many other people, as it was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize! In this story about a childless couple in 1920s Alaska, the author's choice of language is exquisite, and I was surprised at how skillfully the author wreaked havoc with my sensibilities. First, I was convinced that a wild little girl seen by the couple was a figment of their imaginations. But then, I started to believe the girl was real before being slung once again in the opposite direction. The answer is revealed in a moving, surprising ending. This story is unforgettable.
Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived by Ralph Helfer
I tend to read mostly fiction, but this is a nonfiction book that I absolutely loved. It is a captivating story of the lifelong bond between a boy and a female Asian elephant. The story takes the reader from Europe, through the exotic teak forests of India, and then to the circus in the United States. It's an amazing testament to the intelligence of elephants and of their ability to form lasting friendships with people.
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
This story has so many wonderful aspects: a clever, creative plot, a cast of mostly lovable, oddball characters, and great humor, all wrapped up with a touch of whimsy. I had such a strong desire to pack up and move into the old Owens house—I could see it so clearly in my mind's eye—and to get to know its inhabitants. And, having two younger sisters myself, I could truly appreciate the bond between Sally and Gillian. This is their coming-of-age story, one that ends with each sister finally finding happiness. I've reread this book several times, which is unusual for me, and I've come to think of it as an old friend.
A Gift of Magic by Lois Duncan
I first read this story as a preteen and it captivated me, so much so that I reread it as an adult and enjoyed it just as much! After all, who hasn't wondered what it would be like to be able to read other people's minds? This is a story about three children, each of whom is blessed with a special gift. I love the relationships between the siblings in this book, too, and I was constantly guessing about what would happen next. This is a suspenseful story with a heartwarming ending.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
This is my all-time favorite book. It was first published in 1943, and it provides a fascinating, in-depth look at a slice of American society in the early twentieth century. It is written with unflinching honesty, and many of the situations described are difficult to read emotionally, but the rewards of the story are just as great. Francie, the protagonist, is an incredible role model. This is her survival story, one with lessons that are still relevant today. What Francie achieves in the face of poverty and adversity is inspiring and exceptional.
A letter to readers from John Grisham about Sycamore Row.
When A Time to Kill was published in 1989 it sold a few copies around Memphis, Jackson, and a couple of other hot spots in Mississippi, but it was unnoticed by the rest of the world. As an eager rookie, I was dreaming of royalties, foreign rights, a movie deal, and perhaps a larger publishing contract. None of these things materialized, not in 1989 anyway. The book was ignored; my tiny publisher printed five thousand copies, and we couldn't give them away. The Memphis newspaper trashed it and the Jackson paper refused to review it.
But it proved resilient. My second, third, and fourth books followed quickly, along with their movie adaptations, and somewhere in that frenzy A Time to Kill was discovered. One day in the summer of 1994 I caught myself gawking at the New York Times bestseller list—all four books were at the top, with A Time to Kill number one in mass market. By then, it had sold five million copies.
And the book has remained popular. Its own movie version was released in 1996, did well at the box office, and in all likelihood it's somewhere on cable tonight. Today, after thirty books, A Time to Kill is still the bestselling book I've written. And it's by far the favorite, at least according to those who get close enough to offer an opinion. Countless times I've heard, "Hey, I like your books, but the first one is the best."
More often than not, this is followed up with a quick, "How about a sequel? Another story about Jake and Lucien and Harry Rex?" To which I usually respond, "I'm waiting on a story."
And so I've waited. For over twenty years I've thought about Jake Brigance and the characters in his world, and the aftermath of the Hailey trial. I've wondered how Jake was doing in Clanton, a deeply divided town, with the Klan hot on his tail, his home destroyed by a firebomb, his friends carrying guns to protect him. How were Jake and Carla coping as they picked up the pieces and started over? Did the Hailey trial make him a star, a lawyer in demand? Or was he still struggling to pay the rent?
I've gone back briefly to Ford County in other books, but never one involving Jake. Harry Rex Vonner, one of my favorites, has made a few cameos here and there, but nothing of substance. Lucien Wilbanks has appeared occasionally, but only in passing.
When I finished my second book, The Firm, my plan was to return to Clanton for another story. Then, I would write another legal thriller. Back and forth, back and forth, I would carve out my turf on the literary landscape with two kinds of books—the legal thrillers and the Ford County novels. Surely, somewhere in there I could find my niche and sell some books. The sudden success of The Firm, though, changed things dramatically, and I felt the urgency to pursue the legal thrillers. And, after twenty of them, I still enjoy piecing together the plots and pursuing the issues.
But Jake has never been far from my creative thoughts. Two years ago, a novel began to take shape. Unlike A Time to Kill, a story inspired by real events, this one has no basis in truth. Now that Sycamore Row is finished, I'm not sure where the idea came from, at least not in fact. I suppose the inspiration comes from the characters because, in writing it, I often felt as though I was having dinner with old friends. It was a delight to catch up with them, to hear their voices again, and to remember how they were thirty years ago. I hope they haven't changed much.
My wife, Renée, wasn't too keen on a sequel and her reason was simple: When I began writing A Time to Kill in 1984, I was the hungry young lawyer looking for the big case. I was struggling at the office and wondering where the clients were. We were living the life of Jake and Carla in a small town in Mississippi, just getting by and trying to survive. Happy, ambitious, but not sure the law was our ticket to success. That was a long time ago, and Renée worried it would be difficult to recapture the authenticity of that writer's voice. So much has changed. She was also worried about the possibility of a cool reception to a sequel. "They rarely work, you know?" She said more than once. "Fine," I said, "we just won't call it a sequel."
And so we're not. Renée read the first chapters of Sycamore Row and was soon on board. The story came together nicely and writing it became a pleasure. As always, it took about six months, not a long time in the writing business, but long enough. The last six weeks are usually tedious and tiring, and the deadline looms and I grow a little tired of my characters. Not so with Sycamore Row. Almost daily, I was tempted to, as we say, "chase a rabbit," or, in other words, pursue some long- winded and colorful tale involving Harry Rex or Lucien or another character. I could have written a thousand pages, but at some point the story had to end.
So I saved some material for the next time out.
John Grisham Charlottesville, Virginia October 15, 2013
Be sure to check out our RHRC book club questions for Sycamore Row here!
John Grisham takes you back to where it all began. One of the most popular novels of our time, A Time to Kill established John Grisham as the master of the legal thriller. Now we return to Ford County as Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a fiercely controversial trial that exposes a tortured history of racial tensionin Sycamore Row.
Questions for Discussion
1. How is the novel shaped by the place in which it's set? How would the story be different if it were set elsewhere? In a big city? In the North?
2. How is the novel shaped by the era in which it's set? How would the story be different if it occurred today? How would the existence of cell phones and the Internet change this story?
3. If Seth is of sound mind and not unduly influenced by anyone, why do you think he attempts to right his family's wrongs in this manner—through a posthumous letter and a holographic will— knowing that it will provoke such intense conflict? Are his actions considerate of Lettie? Are they unfair to his family? Do they put Jake in an unnecessarily difficult position? In the same situation, what would you have done?
4. Do you think the verdict—all five parts of it—was correct? Do you think Judge Atlee's modification of the verdict was fair?
5. Do you think Judge Atlee was a good judge? In the instances where he allowed legally questionable evidence to be presented, did he make the right choices?
6. On page 92, Lucien and Jake debate the differences between the Carl Lee Hailey trial and the upcoming Hubbard trial. Jake tells Lucien, "That was all about race. This is all about money." Lucien replies, "Everything is about race in Mississippi, Jake, don't ever forget that." Who do you think is right? Are they both right?
7. How does the theme of forgiveness shape this novel?
8. Public opinion can play a significant role in influencing juries and, therefore, verdicts—but public opinion isn't necessarily shaped by objective facts. How did gossip, exaggerations, rumors, and out- right lies (both printed and spoken) shape the trial outcome?
9. What role did memory play in the legal proceedings? For Lettie? For Ancil? For the jury?
10. What did you learn about the legal process in reading this novel? Did it change your perception of lawyers or America's judicial system?
11. Who in this novel exhibits selflessness? Who exhibits selfishness? Are there characters who exhibit both? Who is the hero of this novel?
12. How responsible are we for the actions of our ancestors?
Book clubbers! Be sure to stay in touch with John Grisham on his Facebook page. You can also learn more about his events and upcoming news on his website!
Have you ever wanted to sit down with bestselling author Laura Hillenbrand to chat with her about her writing, Unbroken, Louie, and more? Well, we got a chance to do that here at Random House Reader's Circle, and we want to share everything with you! For even more of the additional bonus features check out the back of your paperback copy of Unbroken.
RANDOM HOUSE READER'S CIRCLE: Louie Zamperini is a larger-than-life figure. He enjoyed a measure of fame in his youth—both during his running career and after surviving the POW camps—but was relatively unknown in the second half of the twentieth century. How did you first learn about Louie? When did you realize there was a book in his story?
LAURA HILLENBRAND: My first book was about the Depression-era racehorse Seabiscuit. While working on it, I pored over 1930s newspapers. One day I was reading a 1938 clipping about the horse when I happened to turn the paper over and find a profile of a young running phenomenon named Louie Zamperini. I started reading. Louie had not yet gone to war, but his story was already so interesting that I jotted his name down in my Seabiscuit research notebook.
Later, I came across Louie's name again, and this time I learned a little about his wartime odyssey. I was very intrigued, and when I finished writing Seabiscuit: An American Legend, I did some searching, found an address for Louie, and wrote him a letter. He wrote back, I called him, and I found myself in the most fascinating conversation of my life. He told me his story, and I was captivated.
So many elements of Louie's saga were enthralling, but one in par- ticular hooked me. He told of having experienced almost unimaginable abuse at the hands of his captors, yet spoke without self-pity or bitterness. In fact, he was cheerful, speaking with perfect equanimity. When he finished his story, I had one question: How can you tell of being victimized by such monstrous men, yet not express rage? His response was simple: Because I forgave them.
It was this, more than anything, that hooked me. How could this man forgive the unforgivable? In setting out to write Louie's biography, I set out to find the answer.
RHRC: You've written about two exceptional, unlikely running sensations of the first half of the twentieth century, weaving deeply moving, inspirational narratives around them. What, to you, is a good subject— what do you look for?
LH: In times of extremity, ordinary individuals must reach into the depths of themselves, and there they find the true content of their character. Some find emptiness, frailty, even dark impulses. But others find wondrous virtues—courage, resourcefulness, self-sacrifice, daring, ingenuity, the will to soldier on when will is all they have left. These are the virtues that turn history, and these are the virtues that enable individuals to prevail in the supreme trials of their lives. It is in times of superlative hardship that individuals live their epic adventures, stories that thrill, fascinate, inspire, and illuminate. Theirs are the stories I'm drawn to.
I also think the best subjects offer the opportunity to use a small story to tell a much larger one. One could approach Seabiscuit as simply a rags-to-riches racehorse who lived seventy-five years ago. By itself, it's a marvelous tale. But in his remarkable life, and in the lives of his automobile magnate owner, his frontiersman trainer, and his former prizefighting jockey, lies the far larger story of America in the Great Depression. I gathered as much detail as I could about the intimate lives of my subjects, but also backed up to show their context, the era of tremendous upheaval in which they were living, and the way in which they embodied the spirit and struggle of that era.
Louie, like Seabiscuit, is just one individual. But his odyssey carried him into the greatest cataclysm in history, giving me the chance to tell a tale vastly broader in scope than that of any single athlete or soldier, one encompassing Hitler's Olympics, the Pacific war, and the experience of American military airmen, Japanese POW camp guards, prisoners of war, and veterans. You can't truly understand an individual unless you understand the world he or she inhabits, and in illustrating that individual's world, you will, hopefully, capture history in the accessible, tactile, authentic way in which the times were actually experienced. In Unbroken as in Seabiscuit, I tried to paint portraits not just of individuals, but of their times.
To continue reading this interview, check out the RHRC materials in the back of your paperback copy of Unbroken!


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Date: None listed on bottle, but bottle has what I assume is an older, "white" label
Glass: Tulip
Called a "Belgian Wild Ale" on the label, which certainly caught my eye at the time. I really enjoyed this very complex beer that manges to mix sweetness, spiciness, wildflower/herb, and Brettanomyces components together in a way that is very palatable to me.
Pours a 2cm tall head of small to medium-sized bubbles, faint tan in color, with excellent retention. As it slowly descends, the head leaves substantial and interesting lacing along the sides of the glass, some looking like the Earth's continents: very pleasing. Head settles to a thin cap atop the body at all times. Body is a deep, orange-tinted, burnt, light brown color, with light bringing out the pale orange undertones. The haziness of the beer's body still allows for carbonation to be visible, reaching up from the bottom of the glass.
Aroma is, at first, richly sweet, like toffee; this fades into a sharp hop bitterness mixed with a bit of Brettanomyces pepperiness; finally fading into substantial Belgian amber candi sugar.
Backbone of toffee-like malt sweetness with fruity, herbal, and spicy undertones overall. Front of palate discovers toffee sweetness along with flowery/herbal flavors and Brettanomyces pepperiness. Mid-palate finds mild hop bitterness, equally mild and pleasant Brettanomyces peppery and pineapple-like characters, and Belgian amber candi sugar. Back of palate has sharp bitterness from hops well-tempered by toffee-sweet malts, Brettanomyces pepperiness, and . Fades out with a faint burst of peppery spiciness that indicates Brettanomyces and ethanol. Lingering taste caramel malts and Belgian amber candi sugar mixed with Brettanomyces pepperiness and pineapple, fairly substantial hop bitterness, and ethanol. Really, pretty excellent.
Beer is medium-light to medium in body, with fairly high carbonation that leads to an at first fizzy mouthfeel that becomes soft and pillowy as the carbonation crosses the palate. Closes dry, with modest stickiness across the palate.
11-24-2012 17:44:26 | More by falloutsnow
4.2/5 rDev +7.4%
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Slightly reddish brown color and semi muddy. Small white head that disappears immediately. Citrus in the smell as well as some hoppiness and funk from wild yeasts. Flavor is also hoppy, but almost no bitterness. Wild tastes lean more toward vinegar and reminiscent of flanders sours than funk, with some slight tartness. Overall very good and interesting. This is one I very much enjoyed for its unique flavor.
06-04-2011 01:20:40 | More by Blanco
Alberta (Canada)
4.2/5 rDev +7.4%
I poured this hazy, light amber-orange Belgian strong ale from a corked 750 mL bottle. The head was a beige white that stuck around and clung to the sides of my tulip glass.
I smelled citrusy hops, followed by fruity candy.
A honey maltiness was followed by grapefruit, floral, and grassy hops. Slight earthy acidity was also present.
There was a thin carbonation, medium body, and bit of a dry aftertaste.
Smooth taste and dry finish makes this drinkable for me. The alcohol was hidden with all the flavour. I would buy this one again. Interesting character for one of my favourite styles.
01-03-2011 23:46:35 | More by bludtek
South Dakota
4.15/5 rDev +6.1%
USAlive! pours a redish color, with not much head, but lacy. The smell was a bit on the sweet side, lots of candy aromas, and sugary. The taste however only had hints of the sweet candy flavors, and had a nice strong bitter undertone. Good strong flavors, and the sweetness wasnt overpowering. Overall a really good tasting beer.
06-11-2012 22:35:46 | More by vette2006c5r
4.13/5 rDev +5.6%
Bottle purchased from Five Points Bottle in Athens, GA.
Pours a hazy gold-copper color with a one-finger white head. The head recedes into a thin layer on top leaving thick lacing.
Smells of a combination of pale and somewhat grainy caramel malts with good amounts of citrus and smaller amounts of tropical fruit hops. Mild amounts of brett funk waft out as well and intensify as the beer warms.
Tastes very similar to how it smells. Malt flavors that skew more toward pale than caramel but with good amounts of both kick things off. Coming in shortly thereafter are candied hop flavors - more earthy than in the aroma but still with strong hints of citrus. Midway through the sip mild hints of funk come in before fading into a mildly bitter finish.
Mouthfeel is good. It's got a nice thickness with smooth carbonation.
Drinakbility is also good. I finished my glass without a problem and could have another.
Overall I thought this was a tasty beer, although more of a wild IPA than a wild Belgian. I'm willing to bet the high amount of hops used is a result of the US part of the name. Worth a shot.
05-25-2010 23:10:14 | More by glid02
Ontario (Canada)
4.13/5 rDev +5.6%
Pours hazy, dark reddish orange with a decent amount of foam in the Chimay chalice glass. Smells floral with some citrus piney hops lingering in there too. Tastes almost fruity like with a slight hoppy, floral finish. Decent drinkability overall. Would be interesting to have this beer when it was first bottled, before the hops started to fade. Still pretty good overall though.
03-25-2011 15:34:30 | More by WeedKing4
New York
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
A: The beer is hazy dark orange/amber in color and poured with a thin off white head that left some lacing on the surface but eventually completely faded away.
S: There are light aromas of grapefruit in the nose.
T: Like the smell, the taste has some citrusy flavors of grapefruit, but these are well balanced by the underlying malts.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: The beer goes down very smoothly and is easy to drink. Ordering this at a bar can make some interesting discussion if it should be pronounced "USA live!" or "US Alive!"
06-07-2011 03:01:41 | More by metter98
North Carolina
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
Served on tap at Beer Street Brooklyn in New York, NY
A: Pours a hazy dark orange to copper/amber in color. The beer has a quarter finger tall off-white head that reduces to a very thin ring at the edges of the glass. Light amounts of lacing are observed.
S: Very light amounts of funk with a moderate amount of grapefruit aromas.
T: The beer starts out with some light amounts of caramel malt sweetness that turns a little sour/funky as you continue to taste it - there are some light notes of fruit like apple and grapefruit.
M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation.
O: This beer is pretty easy to drink and is enjoyable - certainly not sessionable but a decent sipping beer. A little tough to drink on a really hot afternoon in a shop with minimal AC.
07-02-2012 01:14:09 | More by dbrauneis
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
750ml bottle.
Poured a medium and cloudy golden/amber color with a larger sized white head. Aromas of citrus, some pine, some funkiness, and fruity. Tastes of citrus, the same funkiness, lighter pine, and caramel.
Couldn't drown away the way the Flyers sucked while I was drinking this...
04-26-2009 21:14:13 | More by hopdog
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
Have had a couple of the single hop ales from Mikkeller, but this my first belgian of his. Some confusion as too which "Alive" this was, due to the label and self description as a Belgian Wild, not as strong ale. No worries. From a 750 ml bottle into my Darkness tulip.
Pours a hazy copper with a righteous, 3-finger, belgian head. Some of the most clumpy, clingy, lacing I have ever seen. Superb retention. Well done sir!
Fruity, funky, ester-y, pear, a touch of booze, and some note I just can't put an adjective on; I'll go with leather. The complexity is beyond my expertise, but I like it.
Not as tart as I thought, but plenty of funk. In-fact the funk is quite dominating. Leathery, some tobacco, but a nice hit of earthy hops and toffee malt come through with enough strength to balance.
Exceedingly drinkable for both the style, and the ABV. Bone dry, in typical Wild Ale fashion, and well carbonated.
Overall this was not quite what I expected, but I did like it. I'm still learning my Brett brews, and I think this might actually be a bit green in that regard. Thinking of getting another to throw in the cellar for a year or two. Either way Mikkeller really does know what they're doing. Cheers!
05-20-2012 02:04:31 | More by Humulus85
District of Columbia
4.1/5 rDev +4.9%
Sample both on tap and bottle (bottle reviewed)
A - Poured with a thinner white head, nice lacing on the glass and had an orangey golden color. Pretty translucent and not really hazy. Some rising carbonation
S - Good cedary/piney hop bitterness in the nose, with just a touch of funkiness from the brett yeast utilized in the bew
T - Hop bitterness is the driving taste up front, and very much mirrors the nose, being cedary/piney and just a little citruisy in the flavors. Not as much funk as would have hoped, but would remind one of an Orval in that department. Bit tart in the flavor as well.
M - Thinner MF, and a touch oily. Little snap of carbonation, and overall really pleasant in this area.
D - This is hugely drinkable for me as it is equal parts refreshing and interesting. I think that this could go head-to-head with an Orval which seems to serve as its inspiration. The hyped of nature of the hops really commanded my attention.
Overall, this is definitely solid and interesting and would recommend. My only complaint, very minor, would have been more prominence of the brett. Def. recommend.
03-02-2009 18:44:58 | More by Nickls
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The end isn't here yet, though. There is still time for one last trip, one last family outing, one last sightseeing tour before the school bell rings and the weather turns toward autumn. The end of August is a prime time to see some of Lancaster County's favorite outdoor spots, including Shenk's Ferry Wildflower Preserve and the Speedwell Forge Wolf Sanctuary.
Shenks Ferry is part of the Holtwood Environmental Preserve, owned by PPL. It is located in southern Lancaster County along the Susquehanna River outside the town of Holtwood. In the summer, visitors follow a trail and hike into the preserve to see the beautiful forest and fields of wildflowers. There are also several creeks and spots to stop and enjoy the view. It is a lovely place to spend a summer afternoon and worth the drive. Who knows, you might spot some wildlife as well!
The Speedwell Forge Wolf Sanctuary, or the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania, covers about twenty acres north of Lititz and is home to more than 40 wolves that have been displaced by progress or abandoned as pets. More than a century after the last wild wolves left Pennsylvania, we can still enjoy them at this unique sanctuary. The wolves run in packs, separated by fences, in enclosures that are several acres in size and covered with natural Pennsylvania woodland and meadows.
Visitors can tour the sanctuary and receive special insight into these regal animals from the volunteers who care for the wolves. Tours are open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. The tours begin at 10 in the morning from June through September, and noon from October through May. Guests are advised to arrive a half hour prior to the tour in order to park and register. Tours are also offered, by reservation only, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is an entry fee (about $10 per person) which goes to support the wolves, as the sanctuary is run without government funding or corporate support.
These are just a couple of the things you and your family can do to get out of the house and do something fun together before the beginning of the school year. Don't let these last few golden days of summer vacation go to waste—spend them exploring Lancaster County.


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Revealing major archaeological discoveries about slavery on St Helena.
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Artist Laura Facey talks about the inspiration behind 'Their Spirits Gone Before Them'. The installation is on display as part of the exhibition 'Their Spirits' at the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool from 31 January to 7 September 2014. www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/theirspirits Read a transcript of this video here: http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.
So we're in the midst of the summer holidays!! Here at the International Slavery Museum we have great free events every day of the week for all to enjoy, so far we've been having fun with flags, making funky shakers and also decorating traditional West African mask designs. Read more about Show us pictures of your visit to the International Slavery Museum
Hello, Last week I spoke at the 'Untold Stories, Buried Histories' panel event in Glasgow, part of The Empire Café, a week long exploration of Scotland's relationship with slavery and Atlantic slave trade. It was planned so that it ran for the duration of the Commonwealth Games. Read more about Walking in the footsteps of Glasgow's past
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"Chico Young Professionals Organization... where leadership begins"
About the YPO
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About the YPO
The Chico Chamber's Young Professionals Organization (YPO) was created in April 2010 in an effort to bring together the region's young business people for networking and socializing.
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"Young career-oriented individuals fostering community leadership through networking and professional development."
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Leadership Luncheon
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
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- Sydney, Australia
- 5 hrs drive to Jindabyne, home of NSW Ski resorts.
- Large range of snow industry retail stores.
- Opportunity to try surfing.
- Fantastic architecture and history.
Sydney Dining
Sydney provides everything from cheap eat meals of fantastic Chinese and Thai, to incredible 'a le carte' dining over looking the fantastic Harbor.
Most pubs within the CBD have meal specials throughout the week and China town in Sydney is a fantastic place to pick up a cheap meal.
If you are looking for something a little different, there is some fantastic food produced at any of the many markets held throughout the weekends.
Or, if you are looking for some fine dining with a view to match, Darling Harbor is home to some incredible restaurants and cafes.


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On the occassion of the anniversary of Armenian Genocide, the San Francisco Chapter of the Bay Area Armenian National Committee present VOYAGE TO AMASIA. This film documents composer Eric Hachikian's return to his ancestral home -- Amasia, Turkey -- nearly 100 years after Ottoman soldiers deported his grandmother, Helen Shushan, during the Armenian Genocide. The film is set to Hachikian's piano trio of the same name, which provided the initial inspiration for the documentary. "Voyage to Amasia" traces a path through the past, honoring Hachikian's relationship with his grandmother and uncovering what her family's life in Turkey might have been like. It also explores how the events of nearly a century ago continue to strain the relationship between Armenians and Turks today. Inspired by one family's story, the filmmakers embark on their own journey in the hopes of finding a greater understanding between two peoples still at odds.
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- Preschool Films
- Martes 2 de Septiembre de 2014Parkside, Parkside Children's Area
- Architecture and the City Film Festival
- Miércoles 3 de Septiembre de 2014Biblioteca Central, Auditorio Koret
- Thursdays @ Noon Film -- Hoffa
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University Park, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Paced by a career-best 19 points from Kendrick Nunn, the Illinois Fighting Illini held off the Penn State Nittany Lions, 60-55, in a Big Ten Conference bout at the Bryce Jordan Center.
Nunn, who had never before scored in double figures, shot 4-of-9 from 3-point range for Illinois (14-10, 3-8 Big Ten), which snapped a season-long eight- game losing streak. Malcolm Hill chipped in 11 points for the visiting squad.
For PSU (12-12. 3-8), losers of back-to-back games, D.J. Newbill tallied 19 points and six rebounds, while Tim Frazier netted 11 points but on just 4- of-12 shooting from the field.
Neither team shot greater than 39 percent from the floor in the first half, as the teams went into intermission knotted up at 31.
PSU held a three-point lead with under 10 minutes to play following a Newbill jumper, but Illinois finished the game on an 11-3 run, with Nunn's layup at the 5:15 mark proving to be the game-winner.
The Illini outscored the Nittany Lions at the free-throw line, 15-8.
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Garry talks about ANOTHER Carnival Cruise ship that broke down in the middle of the ocean. Land a-hoy!……Oh wait, nevermind, AGAIN!
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Jon Cryer's efforts to get out of paying child support to his ex-wife -- who temporarily lost custody of their kid -- have been stymied after an appeals court ruled the actor MUST shell out $8,000 per month.
The "Two and a Half Men" actor had been waging the battle for years -- in 2009, Jon filed papers claiming he shouldn't have had to pay a single cent to Sarah Trigger Cryer because back then, she only had custody of their young son 4% of the time.
But, the California Court of Appeal believes lowering Jon's child support obligation could have a negative effect on the child -- and yesterday, it rejected Jon's appeal.
The court explained, "Although, understandably, Jon may have found the situation unfair, the primary focus must remain on the child's well-being, not the parents' feelings."
UPDATE: Since 2009, the courts have increased Sarah's custody rights -- and according to her lawyer, she now has custody of their son for 35% of the time ... and the courts NEVER ruled that she was an unfit parent.
Sarah continues to receive $8,000 per month in child support.
I was raised on less than 2,000 dollars a month.. So let me get this straight this lady had her children not even 4% of the time and for some reason need 8 grand to watch them ? I can see if she had full custody (4grand would be enough) especially if she actually works like a normal person... This is ridiculousness to me.
Didn't his ex try to hire a hit man to kill him or am I remembering that wrong?
he can afford to pay it and he should
it would be too confusing for a child if when he goes to dad''s house they are all living in the lap of luxury being driven in a limosine - then he's back to mom's place- a tiny sadly furnished apartment in an unsafe neighborhood taking the bus where they need to go
that doesn't make sense
he should want his child living in a safe area under good conditions no matter where he is
and if that means his ex has to live a bit better too- so be it-it's all about the child
I know it's outrageous but in California it is the law that the minor child be kept to a living standard as close as possible to the wealthiest parent. In many cases this means the living standard of the ex improves also.
And this sum in income driven, with adjustments for proportion of custody. Imagine what it would be with 50/50 custody. Yikes.
seriously, this woman TRIED TO HAVE THE MAN KILLED!!! so all you people who are hating on him saying hes worth more and should shut up and pay...stop and think how much youd like to hand over even one percent of your paycheck to someone who attempted to have your life ended.
You have got to be stupid to marry any america woman and have any children with them,for reasons like this articel,when a woman one day realizes she can just leave,and take your wealth for no god reason other than bordeom and greed,and keep your children from you for leverage,bankrupt you and emotinally destroy you for nothing other than the love of money.
Men are getting smarter though,there are no foreign dating sites for foreign men to meet american woman for a reason.Most every woman I have ever met is a goldigger,there are a few good ones left,but so few in numbers,why even bother looking.What woman have morphed into,in the united states is truly sad.
I have seen 14 marraiges,with the woman leaving,even cheating on most occasions and stealing wealth,children etc...In no way shape or form do I need a half man in my home,with a set of boobs,who smokes cigars and wants to fist fight me,there is only room for one alpha male in my kingdom,and only room for one king,it is time as a culture to take no crapola from these american princesses,and take our families back,and uncrown the average american princess.
The excuse that if the payment is lowered it might have a negative effect on the child is pure BS! It doesn't mean that less would be spent on the child, it just means it would be less for the ex to spend. I'm sure Jon would pay for anything that the child needs.
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Chicken feed
seriously the child support issue sucks for men.she has the kid 4% of the time, then she should get 4% of the child support and whoever tkes care of the kid should get the other 96%. It doesn't take a genius to see why he doesn't want to pay her child support if she doesn't have the child.I say APPEAL!
Title D-IV in full effect. The federal incentive for the states to collect child support and recieve matching amounts from the federal government from the social security fund. The states have turn this into a billion dollar bussiness useing the so called good of the children excuse to destroy fathers and fatten thier pockets. In no way in the best interest of the children. Hitler used these types of tactics to convince them of his good intentions. Look where that went. Wake up America!
For the father that does not make as much money as a celebrity in CA and can not meet the child support payments, he has these options: wages garnished,drivers license suspended and maybe jailtime. I find that to be a CAtch-22. If you go to jail, you lose your job and can not pay any child support. I am a woman and I can not figure out how this is good for a child if their father is behind bars, or mother as the case maybe. Everyone one needs to support their children, but there needs to be a happy medium.
It is sad that a father who spends so much time with their child has to pay so much to the other parent. I am sure that he is providing everything that the child needs (home, private schooling, food, clothing, transportation, care, special activites, etc.etc. It would be smart for the courts to ask for receipts. But there are other cases that are not fair. Especially what my friend is going through with an A-LIST FILM DIRECTOR who has a 8yr old son with her. Mr. A-LIST FILM DIRECTOR has only spent 20 hours with their son. Made many promises to her but were all lies. Mr. A-LIST FILM DIRECTOR did not pay child support to her for the first 2yrs she took care of their son on her own. She has always provided well for her son when she was working. Then when she filed and was awarded Child Support my friend wanted to move on with her life, and wanted him to be happy with his actress wife & kids. Mr. A-LIST FILM DIRECTOR then takes her to court in Nov 2010 to modify Child Support and claims he only makes $10,000 mo. All lies that him and his business manager claim he makes. To this day he does not see his son, does not make timely payments, has not provided court order health/dental insurance, owes $100,000 in arrearages, and refuses to pay for private schooling, which my friend has always provided for their son. Mr. A-LIST FILM DIRECTOR is still out there making films, living the A-LIST lifestyle, and does not care about his 8yr old son. She filed contempt charges & will continue to prove that what he has said to Child Support services, and has claimed in court is not true. So everyone reading this YES! the Court System is not always fair.
How has them the other 96% of the time.
This is why child support payments are a joke.
Most times it goes to keep the ex's up.
Jon believes, and I agree, the money would be better spent for more hair plugs.


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Tale of the Tape on the Ravens' key fourth-down stop in overtime vs. Bengals
Each week, blogger Matt Vensel breaks down a critical play, sometimes with the help of Ravens players and coaches, from that week's game. Today, he looks at the fourth-down tackle of Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard in overtime during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bengals.
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Before the snap, Green motioned into the slot, inside of fellow wide receiver Mohamed Sanu, causing cornerback Chykie Brown to motion with him and back out of press coverage. Once the ball was snapped, Green and Sanu ran crossing routes to the left with the intention of clearing out the defense. Eifert moved left in the backfield to protect Dalton's blind side and got in the way of outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil.
Meanwhile, Bernard ran into the right flat, where the Bengals were trying to get him alone in space.
Ihedigbo recognized that the Bengals had ran the same play earlier in the game and barged through the traffic and into the backfield, where he tried to wrap up Bernard four yards behind the line of scrimmage.
"They ran the play earlier in the game, and the offensive lineman, he grabbed me, and I couldn't get off the block, so the other guys made the tackle," he said. "Once I saw the tight end go to the other side, I said, 'Oh, they're running it again.' It just clicked. He broke out. He's a strong runner, Giovani Bernard."
He shook free of Ihedigbo, but outside linebacker Terrell Suggs and defensive end Chris Canty had rallied to the ball and were between him and the first-down marker. So Bernard changed course and started meandering back to his left in a play reminiscent of his recent touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.


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Monday, January 31, 2011, 08:00 am PT (11:00 am ET)
Apple's 4% mobile market share rakes in over half the industry's profitWith just 4.2 percent of the global mobile phone market, Apple's iPhone accounts for a massive 51 percent of the total profits, a new report claims.
Apple continues to dominate the market when profit is measured, according to a new report from Asymco's Horace Dediu. The iPhone maker managed to add one percent to last quarter's 50 percent share of profits from the top eight mobile phone vendors in the December quarter, the report noted.
After data for the fourth quarter of 2010 was released last week, Apple placed fifth overall among global cell phone makers with 4 percent market share. Meanwhile, research firm Canalys published a report Monday showing that Google overtook Nokia as the top smartphone platform maker in the fourth quarter.
Apple revealed earlier this month that it sold 16.24 million iPhones in its first quarter of fiscal 2011, resulting in $10.5 billion of revenue for the company. Additionally, the average selling price of the iPhone increased from approximately $610 in the previous quarter to $625.
The Cupertino, Calif., company hit a major milestone in the December quarter when it passed Nokia to become the world's largest mobile phone vendor in terms of revenue.
The iPhone's share of global handset profits has been steadily climbing. In August of 2009, Apple was reported as making 32 percent of the industry's profits.
iPhone profits could continue to soar as Apple adds the new CDMA iPhone 4 to its lineup. According to Apple's Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook, the launch of the iPhone 4 on the Verizon network will not adversely affect the iPhone's ASP and profit margins. After being speculated for years, the iPhone will come to the nation's largest carrier on Feb. 10.
Verizon is conservatively projecting sales of 11 million iPhones in 2011, but executives have said that the handset could help the company's growth "really explode over the next several years." According to a recent analyst survey, Verizon could see as many as 25 million new iPhone subscribers this year.
On Topic: iPhone
- Rear shell for 5.5" 'iPhone 6' allegedly shown, measured in new video
- Apple 'not likely' to ship redesigned power adapter, Lightning cable with 'iPhone 6'
- Apple's secret iPhone 6 digital payment system said to also include Visa & MasterCard
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After an in-depth review of policies, procedures and practices, HealthNet Aeromedical Services has been awarded re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for its rotor wing helicopter and ground critical care transport services.
HealthNet also has been fully accredited for both ground advanced life support and basic life support at all of its eight bases. HealthNet is the only ground ambulance service provider in West Virginia to have received this national level ground service accreditation.
CAMTS is dedicated to improving the quality and safety of medical transport services through regular voluntary compliance evaluations focusing on patient care and safety of transport environment. HealthNet's accreditation is valid through 2015. Fewer than 30 percent of flight programs in the United States have been recognized through this difficult process.
"We are very pleased to have received full national accreditation for our entire transport program. Accreditation in the medical transport industry is not mandatory," said Clinton Burley, HealthNet's President and CEO.
"HealthNet's sponsor hospitals, board of directors, leaders and staff believe that meeting these strict national standards across our entire operation is a true reflection of the high quality of service that our teams provide to the communities that we serve daily."
HealthNet's helicopter operation was first accredited in 1996 and has been continually re-accredited since that time. The recent survey was the first to integrate ground transport operations into the accreditation process.
HealthNet Aeromedical Services, a not-for-profit organization, was formed in 1986 and has safely completed more than 70,000 patient missions. Headquartered in Charleston, HealthNet operates eight helicopter bases in Morgantown, Ripley, Hamlin, Beckley, Buckhannon and Martinsburg in West Virginia; Portsmouth, Ohio; and Martin County, Ky. Air service is supported by strategically-placed ground transport assets. Sponsor hospitals of the HealthNet system include Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston and West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown.
For more information regarding CAMTS and its various accreditation standards, visit www.camts.org. For more information regarding HealthNet and its services, visit www.healthnetaeromedical.com.
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HealthNet earns re-accreditation
After an in-depth review of policies, procedures and practices, HealthNet Aeromedical Services has been awarded re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for its rotor wing helicopter and ground critical care transport services.
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Rousing conclusion to summer reading program
The Lively Family Amphitheater turned into one big science laboratory Tuesday.
Energy Express makes impact on students' lives
Energy Express to him, Matt White says, is all about a "different experience."
Fostering Self-Esteem
The local Maurices is involved in a project aimed at making the school transition a little easier this fall for foster children in the area.
Children's Health and Safety Fair scheduled for August 1
Montgomery General Hospital and Dr. Traci Acklin have announced that the 2014 Children's Health and Safety Fair will be held on Friday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the hospital.
Theater to hold auditions
Open auditions are set for Tuesday and Thursday at the Historic Fayette Theater for the comedy/drama "Belongings". Auditions will be held at the theater in Fayetteville at 7 p.m. each evening.
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Free concert series
The next free public concert in the Lively Family Amphitheater Summer Concert Series is a performance Saturday at 6 p.m. by popular band Taylor Made.
Energy Express open house set
Energy Express, an award-winning summer reading program serving 35+ children in Fayette County, will host a free open house for members of the Beards Fork SALS community. The event takes place on Thursday, July 24, at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Explore town's rail heritage
Discover what life was like in one of the New River Gorge's most renowned towns as you join National Park Service rangers and Operation Lifesaver on Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore the historic railroad town of Thurmond.
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this is the cutest. get married plz
not now of course they're like 8 I mean in like 15 years
The kid's got more game than the rest of the male population
why aren't there friend pick up lines
pick up lines to make friends
"hey thats a cute dress you know where it would look better? on nobody else
because you're a beautiful individual"
I no longer know if I wish to drown myself in love, vodka or the sea.
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Meet our Crew and Captain who over the coming months will show you just how fun and easy sailing in the Whitsundays is. In their journey to explore Australia's island paradise in the best way possible, they will learn how to sail on a Maxi Yacht, live it up aboard a luxury charter and witness some of the most breathtaking scenery from seclude bays to coral reefs and magical sunsets.
Leo Rodriguez
Our Captain is a long-standing Whitsundays local who has navigated the 74 islands of the Whitsundays passage for many years, having once owned a charter yacht company. Leo started sailing at the age of 12 and has boatloads of experience, including competing in five Sydney to Hobart races aboard his yacht Merit
Liz Carlson
The blogger behind Young Adventuress, Liz Carlson is always moving abroad and finding adventures around the world. A curious and passionate storyteller, Liz believes in jumping outside your comfort zone on the road, trying new things and challenging yourself in order to have rich and fulfilling travel experiences. Currently living in Wanaka, she is exploring New Zealand and the world one adventure at a time.
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Matthew Taylor
Matt is a world traveller, always looking for new adventures and trying something off the beaten path with his camera in hand. Matt based himself in the Middle East for eight years while he explored the world, from walking the Great Wall of China, riding an Ostrich in South Africa, swimming in underground cenotés in Mexico to being chased by an elephant in Botswana. Now firmly back in his home town, Matt is happy to back home in Queensland, strongly believing it's one of the most beautiful and diverse places on Earth.
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Liz Cantor
One of Queensland's favourite TV Presenters, Liz can be seen hosting the weather for Seven News Brisbane, as well as popular lifestyle programs The Great South East and Creek to Coast. A self-confessed water baby, Liz grew up on the beaches of Noosa and was a competitive surfer. Any excuse to get out on the ocean and Liz will take it. She's a proud Queenslander and ready for the adventures the Whitsundays and learning to sail has to offer.
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Nathan McClymont
A southerner who now calls Hamilton Island home, Nathan typically spends most of his time flying high – over the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef that is. With some of the most picturesque office views in the world, Nathan is helicopter pilot for Hamilton Island Air. So while he has plenty of over-the-water experience, Nathan is finally taking on the Whitsundays from a completely different view and mastering one of the region's favourite past times.
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Sarah Mattsson
After travelling and working overseas, Sarah (aka Sos) is now part of the digital crew at Tourism & Events Queensland. She's working on her learner photography badge and loves to capture super dooper landscapes and timelapses. Sos is also into dancing (albeit badly) and took home the '2013 Birdsville Races Best Dressed' prize (a XXXX straw hat). Sos is a big fan of creating and sharing inspiring content, and her goal is to encourage all Queenslanders to join the Instagram community so we can showcase this amazing state to the world! She's never sailed the open seas, but is keen to avoid the jib! #learningthelingo
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Pauly Vella
With a passion for the ocean and Australia's beautiful Coastline, Pauly Vella has taken his photos to a worldwide audience through his instagram following. Based in the Hawkesbury in North western Sydney Pauly's photography has brought him to incredible international destinations like Turkey, Canada, and New Zealand. Always searching for the clear water to dive into, the Whitsundays is definitely Pauly's idea of paradise! He has experienced the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef before and cannot wait to sail with such a great Captain.
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Christine Anderson
Christie is a reporter and feature writer for North Queensland newspaper the Townsville Bulletin. Originally from Sydney, she made the "temporary" move north seven years ago but after falling in love with the tropics, now calls Townsville home. Christie is lucky enough to have some of the most picturesque islands and reefs only a short boat ride away and spends much of her spare time island hopping and discovering new fishing spots. Christie is looking forward to her first time aboard a boat with sails.


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February 16, 2014
Why Ukraine? Take a Look at Its Neighbors
Dmitri Oreshkin, Worldcrunch
The Associated Press
To understand the Maidan protesters in Kiev, just go to Prague, Warsaw and beyond. While other post-Soviet bloc economies have emerged, Ukrainians know too well that their leaders have failed them.
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DJ Lee – Monday Before Watergate Mix
Something for the weekend?
Warm your bank holiday cockles with the latest blend from DJ Lee
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Something for the weekend?
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EPIC GLOBAL COLLAB RELEASE – Slime Records once again deliver the goods with the substantial "Move Your Mind" LP which develops their international rosta into a global,collaborative music poject .
Colorhythm & BSN Posse let their powers combine for this virtuous undertaking and offer up their superb, concerted breaks contribution to this essential 8 track LP.
Supported with the hallmark stamp of Slime Record's perless design ethos the Move Your Mind EP is also bolstered with a merchandise roll out of t-shirts, stickers and Rizla papers, no less.
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Fancy a nose around one of the studios at BBC Radio 1 ?
Pop the kettle on and I'll give you a whirlwind tour of a typical DJ setup at the world famous broadcast centre. This is in no way an in depth guide to how these studios work. Unless you happen to be a broadcast engineer, it gets a bit techincally dense. So this is pitched at people with an interest in club, radio and DJ gadgetry and is a simple "high-level over view" of a typical DJ / Presenter set up
Machine names, IP address', phone numbers etc have been obscured.
Here's a wide shot of one of radio studio set ups at New Broadcasting House in London. If you happen to watch any of the live streaming services on the website you might recognise the layout.
Watch a bunch of angry young men having a shouting match in this very studio.
The studios are configured in such a way that should a show need to decamp from one studio to another , say due to a technical issue, the desk and various audio sources can be immediately switched to the DJ / Producers liking. In reality if they do have to abandon a studio for any reason this causes major headaches for the production staff .
This particular studio tends to switch between R1, 1 Xtra and sometime Asian Network. The screen branding alters appropriately.
Here's a shot of part of the Studio Desk. Sadly, gone are the days of beautifully engineered, discreet analogue desks. These days its simply a control surface that drives a big DSP crate with audio over CAT-5 cabling (boo hoo). These modular desks do the job and, as there's no audio through the desk, when a DJ drops their coffee all over the faders there are fewer clouds of smoke.
Talking of clouds of smoke this place usually smells pretty funky.
The desk is a Studer On Air 3000 which is a compact, fully assignable digital desk.
The controller with the jog wheel is the control surface for the main audio play out system called VCS Dira! Which is a whole suite of software that edits, records, automates and plays out audio.
Usually when you hear a DJ playing tracks on the radio they are loading them into VCS, assigning them to a channel and cueing/ playing them from this controller. The audio is played from a server which can be accessed from other studios so if things go tits up the production team can pick up the shows running order and associated audio files from another studio location.
You're probably familiar with this part of the studio. Industry standard Pioneer DJM900 Nexus mixer ,3 CDJ 2000's , Pioneer EX1000. The effect units vary from studio to studio but the Pioneer hardware is consistent. There's a pair of Technics 1210's living under the covers.
Round the back there is Serato SL1 for the phono stage and another Serato SL2 fed from the CDJ inputs. These were spec'd a while back hence the SL1.
Not all DJ's use the DJ desk but you'll find folk like Zane Lowe and Mista Jam put these through their paces during a show. Also these are sometimes used for pre-recorded guest mixes.
You'll notice the headphone socket is hardwired into the DJM900. This is reallllly fucking annoying but is a necessary Health and Safety regulation for hearing protection. The headphone output is limited which means the monitors stay low.
Headphones will vary and often DJ's have their own preferred cans (plugged into a limited output) here you'll see Beyerdynamic DT770. They're pretty sturdy, easy to repair and maintain and importantly are over-the-ear close back design to avoid leakage into the mic.
The Neumann U87 ai is the standard vocal mic suspended across the studios
The mic channels are automatically processed according to the DJ's specific requirements. One DJ's mic technique might be close and overbearing while another's voice might be lower and relaxed. These YellowTec VIP Digital 1U processors adjust to each presenter's voice profile .
The output of the studio is then further compressed by the TC Electronics Finalizer which adds another dimension to the Radio1 trademark "punch" and is part of the reason your ears feel knackered after listening to R1 for a few hours. Also, if you happen to be listening on an old school FM Radio when you spin the dial across the FM bandwidth the Radio 1 output " jumps out" .
You don't need to look at the dial – the tight, compressed audio profile is familiar to listeners even If they don't realise it. It's more of a marketing trick than of any sonic benefit.
And, of course, under the desk there is a totally gratutitous sub which you won't find in the Radio 4 studios.
The back end of all this gadgetry is located in the Local Apparatus Room which looks a lot like this.
Here the systems that control routing, telephony, networking and presentation to the Master Control Room amongst other things. Generally, this is where things start to get interesting.
It's also where things start to border on the confidential so we'll stop here before I get bollocked.
Where's my cuppa?
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