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Mary Jeanette Bigler, 83, of Nappanee, Ind., died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at Goshen IU Health, after a battle with cancer. She had been a patient there since Saturday.
She was born Oct. 11, 1929, in South Bend to Charley and Wilma Lovetta (Hamsher) Welty. She lived her lifetime in this area. She was a 1947 graduate of Nappanee High School. On Sept. 2, 1951, she married Gerald Eugene Bigler in Nappanee. He preceded in death Sept. 28, 2003.
Mrs. Bigler had been a Telephone Operator and had also worked at State Bank and Metzler Shoes.
She was a member of Nappanee United Methodist Church where she was active in the Rebekah Circle, served on the Communion Committee and volunteered in the Thrift Shop. She also played in a Bridge Club.
Surviving are her children: Dr. Elaine (Rob) Bigler-Schmeltz, Syracuse, Ind.; Jerry L. (Debra) Bigler, Rockwall, Texas; Ronald J. (Jennifer) Bigler, Colleyville, Texas; seven grandchildren: Heather, Zachary and Jeremy Bigler, Bauer and Aubrey Schmeltz, Maxwell and Camden Bigler; and two great-grandchildren: Ryan and Tyler Bigler.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and for 1 hour prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Nappanee United Methodist Church. Rev. Jim Davidson will officiate, assisted by Rev. Janet McFall-Brown. Burial will be in Union Center East Cemetery.
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She had even said yes to the dress.
Before Kat Von D put the brakes on her engagement to Jesse James last week, the tattoo artist and star of TLC's "LA Ink" was nearly ready to walk down the aisle with the motorcycle mogul.
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"She designed a wedding dress," Gil Lopez, executive producer of "LA Ink," tells Us Weekly, noting that eight episodes of the show's new season (Thursdays at 10 p.m. on TLC) follow the couple's whirlwind romance.
"We were really able to document what to all of us involved in the story is a fairy-tale love story," Lopez explained. "We really got full access from the moment they got engaged [in January 2011] and how Jesse asked her father and how he proposed, to all the way through her looking for wedding dresses, [talking] to designers about wedding dresses. She was in love, madly in love."
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One episode gets into depth about Von D's ribcage tattoo with a likeness of James, 42, as a child. "We had [Jesse] come in for the surprise reveal. It was a great moment. ... He was blown away. He said, 'I'm so shocked. I feel like I'm in court.'"
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Also on the show: The 29-year-old star's hunt for the dress. "She designed a wedding dress," Lopez said. "She asked her clothing designers to help her design a wedding dress. We get the wedding story. ... She goes down to Baja, and she and Jesse talk about this being the location they want to get married in."
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How is Von D doing now? "She's bumming," Lopez said, explaining that their long-distance relationship drove a wedge between them. "They were both in love. There was the unfortunate distance that tears things apart, but she really tried and gave it all. ... She really committed to it. Like anybody, if you're going to go on an eight- or nine-month journey and fully commit to someone, when it ends, it's tough. She's got a great attitude."
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"A Clean Well-Lighted Place," Ernest Hemingway's acclaimed short story, describes a poignant moment at a Spanish café at closing time. In a speech before fans at a recent Sacramento Library Foundation appearance, Indian American writer Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni borrowed the phrase to describe libraries: "A clean, well-lighted place with books."
Years ago when she was a new immigrant, her bus broke down in front of a library one night in Chicago. She stepped into the library to escape the cold. "May I help you?" the librarian asked. Divakaruni was given a copy of "The Great Gatsby" that night, and her career as one of America's finest new writers began to take shape.
I know how she felt. The Sacramento Public Library helped shape me. As a child I remember toting armloads of books home from the old Oak Park branch. That library fed my love of reading which, in turn, taught me a lot about writing and influenced my decision to become a journalist.
Sacramento libraries are more vibrant today than when I was a kid, and they are busier. The library system has nearly 800,000 cardholders more than half the population of Sacramento County. Patrons don't come just to check out books but to use a computer, find a job, hear lectures, get homework help, even publish their own literary work using the Central Library's Espresso Book Machine.
But the real value of the library is in the way it transforms the lives of the patrons it serves. I recently met four people whose lives were transformed by the library.
Humberto Robles was just 3 months old when his parents brought him to this country from Mexico. He spoke no English at home so he struggled in school, especially with reading. But Berto, as he is known, was determined to graduate from high school.
For a long time that goal seemed beyond his reach. He failed the English part of the high school exit exam five times. A teacher told him about the special online programs available at the library that allow students to take practice tests again and again and again. And that's what Berto did, taking the test over and over again on the computers at Del Paso Heights library branch. He credits the library with helping him pass the high school exit exam. Last year he graduated from Rio Linda High School, on time, the first in his family to earn a high school diploma.
Marina Gallegos and her husband, Ernie, are both profoundly deaf. But their daughters, 3-year-old Isaura and 3-month-old Youvella, can hear. Because her parents are deaf, Isaura is adept at sign language but her speech is delayed.
Preschool story hour at the North Sacramento-Hagginwood branch has become one of the family's most important connections to the hearing world. Since her parents started bringing Isaura to the library six months ago, Isaura has come out of her shell, branch supervisor Nicole Powell says.
Isaura speaks now, softly, hesitantly, but she speaks. She even dances and sings songs. And, because of Isaura, Powell has introduced American Sign Language into her storytelling at the library.
In a written note to me Marina explained: "Sometimes my daughter asked me to use my voice while reading a book to her. I told her that I'm really very sorry that I can't speak I can read for her using my sign language and I told her I can take her here (to the library) so she can hear Nicole speak."
When his third-grade class recently made the short walk to the Del Paso Heights branch, Zachery Sherade's teacher had to remind him to watch where he was going. The 8-year-old's face was often buried in a book, even as he walked.
Zachery and his classmates make the trek to the library branch about once a month. One morning, 30 eager 8- and 9-year-olds, their faces turned upward, sat transfixed as they listened to branch supervisor Tim Tomasik tell them the story of Taily'Po, the swamp monster.
Their teacher, Marcia Matchette, credits "Mr. Tim," as he is affectionately known, for helping to boost reading scores for the students in her class. Most students have jumped a full year in reading. Many, including Zachery, are now tackling fourth-grade-level books. He started third grade designated as a special-needs student. After visits to the library where he fell in love with reading, he's now at grade level and was named most-improved student.
"De De De " Steve Tafoya was stumped. "What's that word? I don't know that word," the 53-year-old Army veteran told his reading tutor. "De-ci-sion," Anna Ramirez broke down the syllables slowly, patiently, and Tafoya continued reading.
When his three sons were very young, Tafoya, a single parent, used to pretend to read to them. He would look at the pictures and tell a story. But when his sons got older, they caught on. "Dad, that's not what it says," and their father admitted that he could not read.
A veteran of Desert Storm, Tafoya says he got into the Army only because a recruiter felt sorry for him and filled out his questionnaire. Tired of asking people to read for him, Tafoya signed up for adult literacy classes at the Sacramento Public Library. In the year that he has been paired with Ramirez, Tafoya's reading skills have improved from a second-grade level to a sixth-grade level.
He beamed with pride recently, explaining how he was able to read well enough to take the test to renew his driver's license with minimal assistance. He says he had to ask the clerk for help to read just three words.
For the first time in his life, Tafoya is reading for pleasure. His goal: to read Shakespeare some day.
Berto, Isaura, Zachery and Steve four stories plucked randomly from the annals of the Sacramento Public Library. There are hundreds, thousands more. Despite their transformative powers, libraries are easily dismissed as frills when local governments plan their budgets. But Berto's high school diploma is not a frill. Neither is Isaura's singing, Zachery's academic success or Steve's ability to read. It may be difficult to measure, but the library's value is immense, as infinite as the human capacity to learn and grow.
Library cardholders: 791,497
Branches: 28
Area served: 974 square miles
2012-13 budget: $33,130,023
Annual visits: 4,054,689
Website visits: 4,252,450
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Miles Scott, the adorable 5-year-old who stopped traffic in San Francisco last November with his appearance as Batkid during a Make-a-Wish Foundation event, threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Giants game today to raucous cheers.
The boy, whose leukemia is in remission, is a huge Batman fan, and his dream came true when the city transformed into Gotham to fulfill his wish to be Batman for a day.
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We're going to try something new here on OPRF Patch. Each week, we'll bring you roundup of local prep sports coverage all in one place. If we miss something, please let us know in the comments. Here goes:
A Winning Week
Trinity powers past St. Ignatius and Hillcrest. (via Wednesday Journal)
It's Raining Points
Led by Stekara Hall's 33 points, OPRF girl's basketball rallies to best Lyons Township. (via Chicago Tribune)
Biggins Bids Goodbye
Departing OPRF girls hoops coach chats with Oak Leaves before his retirement. "I've had a very hectic life the last 25 years at an incredible pace," he told George M. Wilcox. "It's a great time to step away. I'm healthy. I still love coaching and I'm ready to lead life at a somewhat slower pace."
Huskies Conference Streak Extends to Four
"The OPRF boys basketball team appeared more than pleased to be back on their home court Friday night as the Huskies...trounced Proviso West 72-54 at the field house in Oak Park," writes Brad Spencer. (via Wednesday Journal)
Ridgewood Duo Ignites for 62, Lights up Friars
"That's the most points we've given up this year," Fenwick Friars boys basketball coach John Quinn told Norridge Harwood Heights News after Saturday's loss to Norridge. "You've got one boy with 32 and the other with 30. Only one player has scored 20 on us all year. We didn't guard them well at all. This was probably our poorest defensive effort all year.
A Loss to Lyons
From the OPRF Girls track page.
Tie, Lose, Win
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Spinach & Kale from the cold frame last week, and a few volunteer garlic shoots. Thank goodness for overwintered greens!
See other harvests at Daphne's.
Spinach & Kale from the cold frame last week, and a few volunteer garlic shoots. Thank goodness for overwintered greens!
See other harvests at Daphne's.
Winter Aconite
This year is the latest date we've had for the first blooms. We look forward to many more to come!
First bloom 2013: March 31
First bloom 2012: March 19
First bloom 2011: April 4
Outside there is over a foot of snow blanketing the garden.
Inside, spring has begun with seeds sown in hope of green things to come. I started seeds today, weeks later than I usually start. I put some sweet potatoes in soil to sprout. I also planted sweet & hot peppers, leeks & shallots, kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts & swiss chard.
We also welcomed a new life into our house in early February when we welcomed baby girl A home from the hospital. She won't be featured here on the blog, but she will be my gardening & crafting companion for many years to come.
The weather is supposed to turn colder again the next few days, but hopefully toward the end of the week the thawing will begin and we'll see the beginnings of spring outside as well.
I usually keep the 'personal side' more out of my blog. But these thoughts have been on my mind as I've had somewhat of a bloggers-block last year.
Sometimes the blog goes quiet because I'm busy and don't have time to edit photos and post. I'm still being creative and gardening but those things are keeping me too busy.
Currant Sweet Rolls from early July
A new dress (Washi Dress) in August
Sometimes the blog goes quiet because I feel like I don't have anything new to say about the garden. After four seasons of gardening on one place, I'm not changing much and don't want to show the same photos over and over.
Spring Peas
Sometimes life is challenging and full of waiting, I'm dealing with illness, the garden is full of weeds and I don't want to share. Sometimes the squash bugs eat all your pumpkin plants in early June and the whole row is full of grass until September.
The pumpkinless row
Sometimes it's August and there is still half of the outside of the house to paint and you haven't picked up a brush since the year before.
We decided to re-side this part rather than scrape and replace boards.
Sometimes the tomatoes ripen and you have a great crop of potatoes and you're afraid to eat them, and your home-grown produce wastes away.
Part of the Potato Harvest
Sometimes you're making pie for your Grandma as she approaches death's door.
This past year held all those reasons for the blog being quieter than before. As the seed catalogs begin to arrive, I'm looking forward to a fresh start in the garden(and likely lots of crab grass to pull). It looks like tomatoes and potatoes are not my problem after all, but rather I need to avoid wheat and gluten containing foods. As I navigate ingredient lists at the grocery store and as I clean the gluten from my kitchen, I'm looking forward more than ever to the fresh food we can grow and enjoy.
For now, there is much to be thankful for. Difficult seasons do not last forever. I have family, love, community and faith. This season will continue to shape my courage, patience, persistence and empathy. A new year is coming. Hardy winter greens are planted in hope of spring harvests.
early November garden
And there is always kale.
Looking back at the quilts I made this past year, it doesn't look like I made as many as in 2012, or 2011. I definitely made fewer wall hangings.
Many of the quilts I finished this year are larger than in years past. There are two queens (11 Year Purple Quilt and Kathy's Ohio Stars). I also made two custom quilts (orange chevron and Purple Chevron baby quilts). I made two lap quilts (Blue Irish Chain and Water & Sun) The few wall hangings I made were for my craft sales.
Working for other people has caused me to branch out in my colors. There is a lot more orange here than last year for sure!
I also realized, I've started a few hand piecing projects that will just take a while to finish, namely a paper pieced style hexagon quilt.
I've been distracted from quilting some by beginning to make some of my own clothing. Here are a few finishes, all of these are from Washi dress pattern. I've also made a couple of knit shirts and a knit skirt.
In 2014, I'd like to learn to use a serger, finish a baby quilt I started, make a knit shirt or two, finish at least one of my quilts in progress, finish two sweaters currently in progress, and finish a half-done casserole carrier.


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3/5 rDev -21.7%
03-17-2012 01:32:15 | More by Timmuh
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -8.6%
02-27-2012 07:24:25 | More by RoryOMoore
4.35/5 rDev +13.6%
Ester production by hefe yeast may range from clove-like to banana-like. I like the whole range. This is one of the nice examples at the banana end of the range.
It's yellow-gold in appearance, with suspended yeast leading to the typical hefeweizen appearance. The white frothy head degrades perhaps a little too rapidly in my glass.
This is a banana-dominated hefe that has just a hint of the clove esters.
There is a malt sweetness that really complements the banana aromas. Yet, the finish is dry, even slightly tart.
Slight coating of the mouth due to wheat protein (?) - a soft kiss.
I hope to try this beer again, perhaps in a tasting with some of the New Glarus wheat beers, which I always like. Schell's makes some really nice beers and I don't see them often enough on the shelves of my northern WI beer stores.
02-26-2012 17:55:11 | More by pweis909
South Carolina
4.13/5 rDev +7.8%
12oz bottle into a big stemless wine glass. Thanks to "One for the Road" in Wexford for the bottle!
A perfectly serviceable Hefeweizen, surprisingly good, actually... hits all the right notes, a hazy dull yellow, short white head with only a bit of lace. Pleasing banana-pepper nose, clove in all the right places, wheaty. Excellent aroma, no off notes. Flavor continues on into a very to-style Hefe that honestly is one of the better ones I've had lately. Nothing wrong here at all, perhaps not as perfect as Weihenstephaner but surely better than most. No off anythings, this leans towards the lighter side of the style but still has enough body to be legit. Better than a lot of the stale old German imports that have been on shelves for who knows how long.
Wonderful carbonation, light ABV and a simple, mildly estery-sour finish round it off. If this were a local, I'd drink it to distraction in the summer months. Well done, Schell's.
Reading the reviews, it seems this beer may have gotten better lately. In any case, I look forward to trying it again when I go North.
01-17-2012 23:57:17 | More by kkipple
4/5 rDev +4.4%
12-21-2011 01:07:13 | More by FreshHawk
4/5 rDev +4.4%
12-12-2011 18:25:03 | More by tbeq00
3.5/5 rDev -8.6%
Damn this beer is past it's prime (summer release) this might be why I didn't enjoy it so much.
A - Pours a bright clear yellow with not much haziness which is weird for the style and only a slight layer of head that turns to a lace ring.
S - Smells pretty nice mostly lemon and banana and touches of wheat.
T - Not as banana as I hoped but it was pretty good overall. Mostly lemon wheat flavors and touches of yeast.
M - Light to medium pretty good drinking.
Overall I will have to try this again fresh in the summer but it came off really lackluster and not very close to the style.
12-12-2011 05:59:31 | More by DrDemento456
4/5 rDev +4.4%
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3.6/5 rDev -6%
hazy golden amber color was evident right away. A nice solid layer of white foam, maybe to a half an inch came up over the top, but then settled down far too qucikly, leaving behind nothing more then a slight layer of film across the top,
The aroma was good, very nice for the style, with a good sense of wheat, hints of banana and clove and a slight touches of an almost peach like smell. More solid in through the taste. Rolls across the tongue with a good amount of banana and peach flavors, hints of a light grass flavor and light grains then ruling the day on this one.
12-03-2011 19:13:24 | More by mikesgroove
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4/5 rDev +4.4%
12-01-2011 19:56:04 | More by Rochefort10nh
4.13/5 rDev +7.8%
Poured into a 22 oz Hefe vase.
A: Head could be bigger, it's barely 2 fingers, but it's a nice cloudy yellow. It was neat to actually watch the yeast fall down through the beer. Nice active carbonation. This head is fading fast.
T: Cloves and Bananas! More cloves than I remember from past tastings. Pungent, but not unpleasant. Quite good actually. It finishes a little sharp, but very similar to pretty much all the best Bavarian Hefe's
T: The banana is a little more there in the taste, which is not overall as strong as the aroma. a little less full bodied than I remember, "banana milk shake' was once a term I used, but still great.
M: Again, lighter than I remember, but still wonderfully refreshing.
09-14-2011 22:24:39 | More by mdwalsh
4.1/5 rDev +7%
A: Hazy and straw-yellow with a white foamy head that keeps its form quite well; lacing is nice too
S: Loads of yeasty goodness; this beer smells like a hell of a hefe with banana, cloves, apples, and black pepper all dancing on top of an earthy, musty, grassy, and grainy underbelly
T: All of the good hefe qualities are here with nice balance between the fruity and spicy yeast and the grainy malts
F: A touch thin but fairly decent mouth feel overall with enough body to keep you satisfied
O: This is one damn refreshing hefeweizen; you could drink so much of this stuff; it is probably one of the best American versions of the style out there
08-02-2011 16:31:16 | More by dbossman
4.03/5 rDev +5.2%
very bright vibrant yellow with a nice thick head on it. Lacing lasts the whole glass. The aroma is of clove and banana with hints of citrus. The banana is very present with the spice. Very much one of my favorite offerings by this brewery. Easy to drink, looks great, smeels good, and is a joy to partake. Only bad thing I can say is that its a seasonal. But a damn good one.
07-24-2011 21:18:49 | More by biglobo8971
4.33/5 rDev +13.1%
Poured from 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams perfect pint glass.
Appearance: Cloudy yellowish gold with a big three finger white head with very good retention. Lots of lacing.
Smell: Solid aroma of bananas, clove, and bubblegum with wheat. Hints of yeast, biscuity malts, and citrus lemon.
Taste: A tasty and balanced combination of wheat and yeast giving flavors of banana, clove spices, and bubblegum with hints of lemon.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with a moderate level of carbonation. Very smooth and crisp.
Overall: A very good American version of a Hefeweizen. Tasty and refreshing.
07-12-2011 04:50:42 | More by MattyG85
4/5 rDev +4.4%
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a pint glass. Nice light white foamy head. Color is very pale yellow. This has a nose of banana and clove with a little hint of lemon. Mouthfeel is full without being overly rich. Compared to say Dancing Man wheat this is a little lighter but it is not so light that it tastes watery like some hefe can. Overall a very well done local hefeweizen that I will be buying plenty more of this summer. Held up very well next to a fresh Paulaner brought back over from Germany last week.
07-11-2011 23:29:58 | More by ncmussell
3.48/5 rDev -9.1%
Pours out an only slightly hazy yellow color into a New Belgium snifter. Half a finger of white head that fades very quickly and leaves no lacing.
Smell is banana and clove, pretty pungent and inviting.
Taste is missing a bit in the standard banana clove flavors. A bit watered down. Slight pepper spice on the finish.
Mouthfeel is very thin and highly carbonated.
Overall nice flavors, but very delicate. I generally like high carbonation so this beer a reasonable local summer beer option for me.
07-09-2011 05:41:18 | More by pdoran10
3/5 rDev -21.7%
A - pours a cloudy, hazy straw yellow with a 1/2 finger head that doesn't stay around too long
S -notes bubblegum and sweet clove
T - lots of bubblegum flavors upfront and through the middle of the palate. A little bit of clove comes out on the finish. Not too much else going on. Not the boldest hefe out there, but certainly not the worst either. I think this is right in the middle of the flavor ranking from this style.
M - creamy with carbonation burn on the back end. Not bad, not great
D - this is the definition of a middle of the road hefe. Nothing about it was off or missing, it wasn't anything I definitely considered missing. This was a very average hefe, but that's not always a bad thing…
06-28-2011 16:52:02 | More by birchstick
3.75/5 rDev -2.1%
12oz bottle (best by 08.27.10) into a Kloster Andechs weizen glass. Thanks to ballz50401 for the extra!!
Pours with a cloudy, dishwater yellow body. Lots of carbonation trains rising quickly to fuel a well-retained tuft of manila-creme head. Great aroma: classic Hefeweizen yeasts greet the nose with big wafts of banana, clove, vanilla, and bubblegum. A little grainy in the backdrop, but Schell's very nearly rivals Live Oak in the aroma department.
Unfortunately, the flavor doesn't match the aroma's brilliance. That's not to say Schell's Hefe is disappointing--far from it. Still, the big banana notes taste a big dulled on the palate and the clove is more of an afterthought. Lots of tasty wheat notes to keep the tongue happy, though. Solid mouthfeel, too, with a medium-thin body, spritzy carbonation level and drying finish. Overall, a solid attempt at a difficult style for American breweries to master. Definitely worth a try.
09-17-2010 01:53:22 | More by wagenvolks
4.45/5 rDev +16.2%
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a weizen glass.
A - This looks like a traditional hefeweizen, yellow, cloudy, with a pillowy white head. The head doesn't last long, though.
S - Citrus, banana, and cloves. A little biscuit too.
T - Just beautiful. Very smooth banana-like flavors offset by the clove spiciness. The hops are not forefront, but are very clean. A bit of background citrus notes. A little biscuit.
M - Smooth, crisp, refreshing. The level of carbonation is perfect.
D - To me this is a perfect summer beer; refreshing, crisp, clean, and sessionable. If you are able to purchase this in your area, by all means do so. I've had this on tap several times as well, and it is equally good.
08-12-2010 02:46:10 | More by blackdog1101
4.33/5 rDev +13.1%
A: Cloudy yellow with some orange hues. Initially there is a phenomenal, creamy white head, but it dies down faster than I'dlike. Carbonation is there, but not as strong as I'd like in a hefeweizen.
S: Smells nice with lots of wheat character. Breadiness and faint sweetness form the malts. The yeast comes out nicely with clove and some banana with a touch of vanilla. Definitely more clove than banana, which is what I like.
T: Very solid hefeweizen flavors here. Lots of clove and some banana. The vanilla flavors really come out in the aftertaste and are subtle but noticeable. Heavier on the wheat taste than some hefeweizens, with plenty of bready flavors. Overall, the flavors blend well. Hops are present just enough to balance things out.
M: Light bodied. Not as carbonated as I would like. Creamy at first, but finishes clean.
D: A really nice hefeweizen from my favorite US, German-inspired brewery. I'd like to see this around more. I'd really like to try some on tap. If you are craving a fresh hefeweizen and live in this region, you must try this one.
08-07-2010 19:28:37 | More by brewdoc75
3.73/5 rDev -2.6%
I had a pint at Old Chicago. There was a lot of great things going on wit this beer, but it was just missing a crisp malt or hop note to round things out. There's a big banana and clove spice over the smooth wheat malts, but there seems to be almost no bitterness or edge from the malt. It's just need a little balance to the rich yeast character that dominates the beer. That said, it reminds me a bit of Franziskaner and overall, is fairly tasty.
07-28-2010 05:20:29 | More by tempest
4.28/5 rDev +11.7%
Poured from a 12oz. bottle (best before 8/27/10) into a Weizen glass with a yeast swirl. Pours a cloudy yellow straw color with a big puffy white head, looks very inviting on this hot summer day. A nice clean hefeweizen yeast aroma; ripe banana, clove, and some lemon notes. A very nice balance of wheat malt and yeast flavor that is not overpowering. This has a very creamy mouthfeel while also being light bodied. I could easily polish off a sixer of these.
07-27-2010 21:34:36 | More by ballz50401
4.3/5 rDev +12.3%
pours a hazy yellow/golden color with a quick dissipating head with a fresh white ring minimal lacing..smell is bananas and clove some spice and apples with a baked bread/malt smell..taste is super its a banana and clove hit followed by wheat and baked bread and delicious malts..all nicely balanced..mouth feel is medium full of flavor it has a great drinkability its crisp and refreshing you want another sip this is highly drinkable and delicious in fact it gone as i write this review
07-19-2010 21:41:58 | More by gatornation
4.58/5 rDev +19.6%
Aroma: (11/12)
Awwwe! The nose on this Hefe is a thing of beauty and brings me back to the biergarten in Munich! A wonderful banana and clove aroma. Not sure of the yeast strain used, but must be a German Hefeweizen strain. Fantastic!
Appearance: (3/3)
Pouring the first 10 ounces into the glass, the beer is mainly clear and golden hued, but after adding in the last two ounces by swirling the beer to pick-up the yeast at the bottom of the glass, the beer turns a straw color that is nice and cloudy - the hallmark for a Hefeweizen.
Flavor: (18/20)
Even after the first sip, I can already tell this is one of the better American-made hefe's I ever had. The wheat flavor, together with the German hefe yeast, creates the beautiful banana flavors - while being oh so smooth.
Mouthfeel: (5/5)
Medium-bodied, this hefe isn't light by any means. The color says light, but the wheat will fill the stomach up rather quickly. Highly carbonated and creates a velvety smooth mouthfeel!
Overall Impression: (9/10)
Schell's is the second oldest family-owned/run brewery in America, and the German town of New Ulm, MN is where it all happens. They knock this German hefeweizen out of the park. When summer comes, there's not a style of beer that I reach for more, than a hefeweizen. Thank Mr. Schneider for revitilizing this style of beer in Munich. A great patio beer, with a touch of banana to please.
07-12-2010 13:33:08 | More by mnbrewery
4.05/5 rDev +5.7%
Received as an extra from millah- thanks!
A: pours a cloudy yellow with a 2 1/2 finger fluffy white head, great retention and lots of lacing
S: big fruity notes of bananas and grapes along with some malt character which lends some bready notes. Some spices are also detected.
T: the front features fruity notes, mainly banana. This hefeweizen is lacking that spicy clove character, but I must say I like it better this way. The flavors are well balanced.
MF: high carbonation, light body
D: this is a great session beer for a warm summer day. Not nearly as much sweetness and spice character as I'd expect from a hefe, but this all translates to a better balanced brew.
07-08-2010 05:54:38 | More by homebrew311
Schell's Hefeweizen from August Schell Brewing Company
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How do you deal with database transaction deadlocks in PHP code?
More and more often I come across a problem of deadlocks in mysql. I like to enclose portions of SQL updates, inserts and deletes in a transaction to ensure the operation is atomic and I don't end up with partially executed action if something goes wrong. Transactions also speed things up a bit. But sometimes a query in a transaction ends up with this error:
Deadlock found when trying to get lock; try restarting transaction #1213
So here's my question - how to restart transactions elegantly in PHP?
One thing I have done so far is I have made the query() method in my Db class detect deadlock error #1213 and retry the query up to 3 times. This was easy to implement because I have a central Db class but it does only retry a single query not the whole transaction. And this helps in many (most) cases. However, not always.
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... Buying? Building? Here's what you need to know
(Part 2: I want to build, what do I do?) ...
by Lic. Roger A. Petersen
Attorney At Law
Author of The Legal Guide to Costa Rica
I want
to build. What do I do?
In order
to build in Costa Rica, you will likely face a bureaucratic maze of governmental
regulations. The law requires that any application for a construction permit
be presented by a licensed architect or engineer (Article 83, Law of Constructions,
Article II.2 Construction Regulations). It is therefore advisable to contact
a reputable, licensed architect or civil engineer to guide you through
the construction process.
What do
architects and engineers charge?
All architects
and engineers in Costa Rica must be licensed by the Costa Rican Association
of Engineers and Architects (Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Ingenieros
y Arquitectos-CFIA. This governing body establishes the fee schedule that
can be charged by its members. Most fees are based upon a percentage of
the value of the construction project. According to the regulations of
the CFIA (Reglamento para la Contratación de Servicios de Consultoría
en Ingeniería y Arquitectura), the involvement of a licensed architect/engineer
in a construction project is separated into two phases. Phase 1 is construction
plans and permits, and phase 2 is control and execution.
1. Construction plans and permits. This phase is further subdivided
into several distinct professional services that can be provided to the
client by the architect/engineer. The percentages cited below are those
that the CFIA has established as minimum chargeable fees.
studies (estudios preliminaries): 0.5 percent. These studies may or may
not be required, depending on the scope of the project.
design (anteproyecto): 1.0 to 1.5 percent. Generally, during this stage,
the architect/engineer will meet with the client in order to discuss the
client's construction requirements. With this information, the architect/engineer
will prepare drafts of the proposed construction project for review by
the client. These drafts should include site planning and preliminary work
drawings. When you contract for this service be sure you agree with your
architect/engineer beforehand on what he or she is going to provide you.
plans and technical specifications (planos de construcción y especificaciones
técnicas): 4.0 percent. This is one of the most important steps
in the overall construction project since execution of the project will
depend upon the quality and accuracy of your construction plans. Once you
and your architect/engineer have agreed on the layout and design of the
project, she or he will begin drafting the plans. In Costa Rica, a complete
set of plans should include a site plan, distribution plan, elevation and
transversal and longitude perspectives, roof design and drainage, design
of footings and support beams, structural plans, electrical design, mechanical
and sanitary system design, as well as a plan that details all of the interior
finishings of the construction. Budgeting (presupuesto): 0.5 percent for
global budgeting; 1.0 percent for itemized budgeting. Here the architect/engineer
prepares a materials list based upon your construction plans and prepares
a construction budget for you.
2. Control and execution. This stage involves the actual construction
and project supervision. The regulations authorize three kinds of supervisory
tasks, each of which requires a larger time investment from the architect/engineer.
Inspection (Inspección): 3 percent of total construction value.
Here your architect/engineer will visit the construction site at least
once a week and will inspect it to ensure that the plan specifications
are being followed by the general contractor. They will also verify the
quality of the materials being used and review invoices being presented
by the general contractor.
(Dirección técnica): 5 percent. This requires more direct
involvement by the architect/engineer in the day-to-day operation of the
(Administración): 12 percent. Here, the architect/engineer takes
complete responsibility for the execution and completion of the project.
The option
you choose will depend upon the type of project involved, the reliability
of your builder/general contractor, and the amount of time you are willing
to dedicate to the construction project. All told, phases 1 and 2 can range
from 9 percent to 18 percent of the estimated value of the construction
project, depending on the amount of services required. As such, it is common
practice to negotiate fees with the architect/engineer. Most, of course,
will be eager for your business and, depending on the scope of the project
will be willing to work out an agreement tailored to your particular needs.
Otherwise, have your attorney do the negotiating for you to ensure that
you will get the best agreement possible.
Before you
sign any contract, be sure that you understand the fee structure and know
exactly what is and is not included in the fee. Likewise, clearly define
the responsibilities that your architect/engineer is going to assume. Do
the same thing with your general contractor and any subcontractors.
Before you
purchase a lot with the intent of building on it, you should conduct some
preliminary studies on the property to ensure that there won't be a problem
obtaining a building permit. First, determine if the lot has basic services
such as water, electricity, telephone, and drainage. Second, make sure
there are no restrictions placed on the lot that could result in the denial
of a construction permit. It will not be enough to check the Public Registry.
You should also check the Ministry of Public Works (Ministerio de Obras
Públicas y Transporte) for future road construction projects; the
Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud); the National Institute of Housing
and Urban Development (Instituto Nacional de Vivienda y Urbanismo) and
the municipality where the property is located (municipalidad). And finally,
be aware of any environmental regulation that may effect your construction
project, such as national wildlife refuges and areas deemed protected by
the forestry Law.
for construction permits are filed with the Permit Reception Office (Oficina
Receptora de Permisos de Construcción), which is a centralized office
that houses government representatives from MOPT (Ministerio de Obras Públicas
y Transportes-roads), INVU (Instituto Nacional de Vivienda y Urbanismo-housing),
ICE (Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad-telephone), AYA (Instituto
Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillados-water), SNE (Servicio Nacional
de Electricidad-electricity), CFIA (Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos),
and the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud).
For a single
family home that measures more than 70 m2 (735.2 ft.2), the applicant must
provide the following documentation: four copies of the construction plans,
four copies of the property cadastre plot plan (Plano catastrado), four
copies of the permit checklist (hoja de comisión), two copies of
your property deed (escritura), one copy of the consulting contract with
your architect/engineer (contrato de consultoria), an approval from the
water company (AYA) regarding availability of water, and one copy of your
electrical design plan approved by SNE. Condominium projects, commercial
construction, and urbanization projects all carry additional requirements
for obtaining construction permits.
In addition
to these requirements, you will need to request a building permit from
the municipality in which the property is located. By law it is the municipality
that is delegated the responsibility to ensure that all constructions comply
with building regulations (Article 1, Construction Law). You can, therefore,
expect periodic visits to your construction site by the municipal building
inspector, who must certify that the construction is proceeding according
to code.
Whether you
purchase an existing property or decide to build you dream home, be well
informed about the procedures involved so that you ensure your investment
will be a profitable one.


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Hi agian…Thank you so much for fixing my problem. I just love the theme now and it is really right for my purpose. Now two question. I am trying to figure out how to change the logo3.png with my logo, but I can't seem to find where to change it. And when I add 6 people to my team they don't stay inline (they are all over the place) Thank you again…I LOVE THIS THEME
1. admin/appearance/theme options/general options/site logo
2. use the team shortcode generator and select exactly how many columns u want.
Hello, I downloaded Mercurial and imported the xml file, I went to replace the portfolio images with my own and the front page links just continually spin and never link to the portfolio item. Thanks for your help
go to admin/settings/permalinks and hit the save changes button.
Thank you! I have another issue, the portfolio post, where you upload your images, the first input image field doesn't save the link but the add-on image input sections do save the link. Any ideas? Thanks again!
i'm not quite sure what the problem is. pls create a set of admin credentials and send them over (using the contact form from our profile page) so i can take a closer look
I'm having an issue with the latest WordPress version 3.5.1. When I go into theme options I see the tabs "General Settings, Styling Options, etc.." but nothing is populated on the right (main area). Nothing happens when I click each tab.
Also when I click things like "add category" when inside a post etc, it doesn't do anything. Seems like some embedded javascript isn't taking or something.
Also, it stays on "0" when I try to load the website.
UPDATE: seems that I got the admin javascript to work using define('CONCATENATE_SCRIPTS', false ); in the wp-config and now I can see theme options, but still getting "0"
if u have the latest version of the theme 1.0.2 then hit the options reset button. if u don't, then pls update the theme.
I do have the latest, just downloaded and installed etc..
See UPDATE in orig post
We're noticing a problem in Safari using a trackpad and magic mouse. Scrolling is acting strange by scrolling images backgrounds are stuttering. When using the right side scrollbar its ok, so its some trackpad issue. Can you look into this? Warm Regards, Swami Trika
we've made an update on friday which addresses this issue also. give the latest version of the theme (1.1.0) a try.
Great, we'll update and check it out.
Hello Collision.
Great work on the theme. I have one question before I purchase it. How "Google Search" friendly will my content be using this theme? I have heard stories that some of the single-page themes don't seem to play well with Google search results. Please let me know your thoughts!
Keep up the amazing design work. I am very impressed. Henry
thx for ur kind words
do a google search for:
mercurial lego mania
mercurial how they did it
Sorry – im not sure what I am doing this for. Maybe I need to clarify what I actually meant. So for example, the reason why I am consider to using this theme over my existing one (see twowhitedoves.com) is because I can have content on my landing page that reflects what my business about (ie wedding photography in vancouver). With the parallax effect, and the way the theme is structured, will Google pick up the content when using this theme? I heard some themes causes Google not to see the content correctly, negatively impacting the search-ability of the site. Thanks!
i suggested the google search so u can see for urself how well this theme plays with google
thanks. Makes senses.
Also, can we turn off the parallax effect?
Thanks, Henry
yes, by replacing a number with 0 in a js file.
With the parallax effect off, will the background image still be displayed (just not moving)?
Thanks Collison
Hello Collison, which JS file are we suppose to be replace 0 With? I did a search, could not find Thanks in advance.
open mercurial/js/front.page.js. search and replace .5 with 0
The page you are looking for does not exist! this keeps coming up?
go to admin/settings/permalinks and press save changes
Great looking theme! But… how do i stop the counter from hanging at 67 or 71 ?!?
grt, Robbert
I purchased the Mercurial theme, all set up to the way I wanted. Very satisfied with the theme until I couldn't get the portfolio to work. I have the grid setup using short codes, the portfolio appears on the page, but when you click on it, the circle just keeps spinning without loading anything. I've tried embedding vimeo or simply just uploading images. None of it works, any advice what I might be doing wrong?
go to admin/settings/permalinks and press save changes.
I am having an issue where the tabs shortcode is stacking the tab content, instead of tabbing. Anyone eles have this problem? Is there a fix?
I am running theme version 1.0.2 & WordPress 3.5.1
pls create a set of admin credentials and send them over using the contact form from our profile page so i can take a look.
What an awesome and intelligent theme!
I was able to knock out a whole project over the weekend! Everything on this theme works awesome!
-The only thing I noticed is that there is a display problem in IE when you scroll all the way to the bottom… it tires to continue scrolling even though there page is finished. Everything turns white. This is true on my install and your demo. Let me know if there is a fix mahalo!
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Exclusive creates new jobs as it moves into larger offices
6:00am Friday 28th February 2014 in Business News By Steven Hugill
A NORTH-EAST recruitment and HR consultancy firm has doubled its workforce and moved into new offices to continue its growth.
Exclusive has switched operations to larger premises at Prestwick Park, near Newcastle International Airport, and expanded it team to more than 20 staff.
The move comes after the company, which provides services across a number of sectors including engineering and IT, opened a US base last year.
Mark Ions, managing director, said: "The office move topped off a fantastic 2013, which saw growth in both areas of the business, and it sets us up for further success.
"We know what jobs are around and work with clients to find the right person to grow their business.
"But, on the other side, we also take a candidate who is unmotivated and put them in the right position to transform their lives."
Julie Elliott, Prestwick Business Park centre manager, added: "We are delighted Exclusive has chosen to stay and grow with us."
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Babies will love snuggling with this homemade Baby Ghost Blanket this Halloween. Use white Lion Brand yarn for the blanket, and black felt or yarn for the face. This is an easy crochet pattern to make to get your baby in the Halloween spirit. This friendly little ghost will sure to become your baby's new best friend. It's a great pattern that can be made for a baby girl or boy.
Crochet Hook: M/13 or 9 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
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Latest Rumor From Barcelona
There are strong rumors floating around Barcelona that Samsung is close to announcing a new line of Smart Galaxy Apparel. Normally unreliable sources close to the project hint that Samsung was prepared to introduce the first Smart Shirt here in Barcelona, but it failed the soak test and it proved not to be colorfast. The most intriguing feature of the Galaxy Apparel seems to be PP "Horizontal Pockets". It is said that this would eliminate the industry wide problem of which end to put the headphone jack, as it would be easily accessible from either side.
Galaxy "Dockers" are reported to contain actual docks, for charging on the go. The electricity for the dock is generated by friction of the leg against the fabric. And, as always with Samsung, they found through testing that the cheapest material generated the most reliable current. Other sources report that Samsung is actually testing stereo speakers built into the rear pockets. The final decision on this will be made by Samsung's CFO, depending on how it might impact the bottom line. In testing, the new "Horizontal Pockets" received a big thumbs-up from the panhandlers in the Mission District. The phrase "Mana from heaven" was used by many in the focus group.
Several manufacturers are said to be working on accessories, including a "Revolutionary" pocket protector; presumably for those leaky stylus pens. Stay Tuned!
(Edit) Apple is said to be preparing legal briefs.