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BMW insider has revealed that the BMW Concept Gran Coupe has already been approved for production as the 6-series Gran Coupe. The new 6-series line will thus have 3 variants – the coupe, Gran Coupe, and convertible. A shooting brake model concept has also been built for evaluation. The BMW Concept Gran Coupe will make its debut at the 2010 Paris auto show.
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NASCAR has filed a motion [2] in federal court claiming that Dr. Harvey MacFenerstein, an expert witness for Jeremy Mayfield, lied about this qualifications and certifications. MacFenerstein argued that NASCAR's drug policy is flawed and does not meet federal workplace guidelines.
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The Kansas City Council is looking to expand its efforts from growing gardens in backyards to turning vacant lots into farms.
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The city has been focused on urban gardening but now wants to grow into more large-scale urban farming through property tax and water rate breaks.
Katherine Kelly, an urban farmer who is executive director of Cultivate Kansas City, said economic incentives would be helpful for getting more midsized and larger businesses to spring up. The hope is it will spur residential and business growth.
"Being in the city, no matter what you do, requires cooperation. Urban agriculture is no different," she said. "It can utilize those vacant lots and property in a way that creates beautiful and productive green space. It takes what was once blight, with a fair investment of new soil and infrastructure to get it going, it turns it into something useful."
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Elk Prairie Christian ChurchElk Prairie Christian Church is located one mile east of Nason.We are a Bible based church where Jesus Christ is preached. Debbie Keele is the worship leader, Albert Hampton is the adult Sunday school leader. Amanda Bigley is the children' s Sunday school leader. Marjorie Degenhart is the pianist.We invite you to come and grow with us in Christ. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., worship is at 10:30 a.m.Bill Degenhart is the pastor.
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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. borrowed trainer Freddie Roach from Team Pacquiao to get in a workout at the Top Rank gym in Las Vegas ahead of his June 16 fight against Andy Lee.
As his father stood by, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. worked out in preparation to defend his junior middleweight title against Ireland's Andy Lee at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas on June 16.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a packed house at his Las Vegas gym as he hosted a media workout ahead of the May 5 megafight against WBA junior middleweight titleholder Miguel Cotto.
Adrien Broner could defend his WBO junior lightweight belt on the May 19 undercard of the rematch between Lamont Peterson and Amir Khan before fighting in front of his hometown fans in Cincinnati on Aug. 18.
Amir Khan was in New York on Friday to support Matthew Macklin in advance of his fellow Brit's challenge to THE RING middleweight champion Sergio Martinez on Saturday.
Alfredo Angulo and Vanes Martirosyan could headline a night of junior middleweights with Erislandy Lara and James Kirkland as the co-feature on Nov. 5.
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A Paducah man was listed in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on Saturday.
It happened shortly after 3:15 p.m. in the 400 block of Said Road.
An investigation showed Gary Haney, 48, of Paducah, was traveling northbound on his Harley Davidson and failed to negotiate a curve in the road.
His motorcycle then left the right side of the road. Haney was unable to regain control of the motorcycle and was thrown. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of this collision.
Haney was taken by EMS to a local hospital and was listed in critical condition.
Deputies say based upon eyewitness statements, speed is believed to be a contributing factor, and alcohol is expected to be a factor in the crash.
Due to his condition, Haney was cited to court for the following charges: operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and driving on dui suspended license.
The McCracken County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Reidland Fire Department and Mercy Regional Ambulance Service.
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When an unnamed Fire Department inspector complained that Riverside Councilman Paul Davis berated her and went over her head at a food truck fest, the city hired a private eye to nose around.
In August, Davis was publicly censured by council members for violating council rules, the ethics code and city charter.
This week, during a routine council review of the ethics code, Davis argued a city employee who lodges a complaint shouldn't expect confidentiality.
"If a person wants to complain against me, that's fine. But you give up that privacy right when you make a complaint."
That's a lot to give up. Even City Attorney Greg Priamos, usually slam-dunk certain to back his "clients" (council members), said employees probably wouldn't go public with a complaint about their ultimate boss.
This anonymity issue took on an election-year flavor later in Tuesday's discussion when a city gadfly accused Councilman/Poly High teacher Rusty Bailey of making disparaging remarks about female council critics. In a complaint later filed with the City Clerk, Vivian Moreno wrote:
"According to a relative of mine who is a student in Bailey's Government class, Bailey had presented a video of a City Council meeting so that his students could see him acting in his capacity as Mayor Pro Tem. When a student inquired of Bailey who the public speakers were at the meeting, Bailey replied, 'This is what I have to put up with… these crazy ladies.'"
Moreno called that "disrespectful and sexist" and in violation of the ethics code.
Mayoral candidate Bailey, who once balked at being bound 24/7 by a city ethics code ("Is there potential for them to file an ethics complaint against me because I failed their kid?"), responded from the dais. His denial was vigorous, if carefully worded: "Never did I disparage any single person or say 'stupid' in my class."
But did he disparage a group of people or say "crazy"? That wouldn't be very collaborative.
If this complaint goes forward, should the student who related this alleged incident to Moreno be identified?
A student complaining about a teacher is as vulnerable as an employee complaining about a boss. Such allegations should be seriously gumshoed, but the complainer needs protection.
Ask Greg Priamos.
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Hexagonal Binning on Google Maps
I've recently spotted a number of maps in the wild using hexagonal binning to visualise data. The Sacramento Bee map of Six Years of Sacramento County Homicides is the first time I've seen it being used with the Google Maps API.
The map shows homicides and assaults with a firearm, or shootings, reported to Sacramento police and sheriff's deputies from 2007 to 2012. Homicides on the map are represented as dots. The hexagons are used to display the number of shootings in defined regions on the map.
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Eintracht Frankfurt used a five minute spell in the first half to beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. The win takes them into third place in the table, while Wolfsburg fall for 15th place just seven points out of the relegation zone.
The visitors took the lead after only 12 minutes thanks to leading scorer Alexander Meier. Pirmin Schwegler's free kick was lofted to the far post, and Meier beat everyone to it before heading it into the back of the net. The goal was Meier's eleventh on the season.
Things turned disastrous for Wolfsburg in the 16th minute when Josue was sent off for a foul on Olivier Occean. Frankfurt scored almost immediately. Stefan Aigner brought down a long ball out of the back at a full sprint before sending it across the penalty area to a wide open Takashi Inui. The Japanese midfielder wouldn't miss from there and made it 2-0.
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Inside College Hockey's Jess Myers reports in his weekly WCHA column that Doyle Woody has been reassigned to the Aces and will no longer travel with the Seawolves. Jess say's he'll miss Doyle. Judging by some of the comments here I'm sure a number of Seawolf fans won't be bothered by this news. But I've got two questions: Why in the hell couldn't the ADN make some sort of announcement or something? They're not exactly geniuses of public relations are they? My second question is more important; Who'll be doing the Seawolf games? I have no (and don't expect to acquire) any information about this situation. But I think it's kind of a big deal. Doyle wrote for UAA for at least the last 15 years and I think the paper's loyal readership deserves to learn about this from the source instead of from a hockey writer 3000 miles away. It's a bit confusing to me since Doyle wrote yesterday's UAA story. Maybe Jess is wrong? Maybe it's not a big deal if he is right? Maybe the ADN won't have many UAA stories; have the Aces scored another coup and added ADN to it's bandwagon along with KTUU?
The other story I read today was awesome. Dan Joling of the Associated Press (in your face ADN) wrote this story about the name changing up there. Dr. Cobb's comments are absolute perfection. Joling sees UAF's inferiority complex and points out how much more UAA is actually the "flagship" school in the state. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner deserves props for picking up and publishing the story. My suggestion is that the ADN hire Dan Joling to cover the Seawolves. Lastly, Justin Bourne quite correctly says, "Whatever, we'll deal with it on the ice".


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Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett has survived the initial coaching purge, and the second bloodletting after Coach Gruden took power. Emperor Shanahan has been deposed and now every player, coach, and bathroom attendant that he was personally responsible for holding back will be able to reach their full potential. With Sith Lord Shanahan gone, Jim Haslett will be allowed to let pass rushers rush the passer, defensive backs defend, and he might even be allowed back on the field during games. Containment has also been deemed optional, so expect a fun ride this season.
Defensive End Adam Carriker was released after trying unsuccessfully for the last two years to return from a quad injury in 2012. Stephen Bowen injured his knee last season, but has had disappointing production recently. His microfracture surgery, along with his contract, put his roster spot in jeopardy. Chris Baker was designated by Haslett as a priority re-signing this offseason, and he was rewarded for his development and his production replacing Bowen in the last few games of the season. Baker is projected to take Bowen's spot if he is cut, and will look to continue being the QB Killa this year. Jarvis Jenkins was suspended for the first 4 games of the season last year for taking an illegal "supplement", and it took him some time to get back into starting shape. His development has been stunted by injury and now suspension. The other reserve Defensive Ends are Kedric Golston and Doug Worthington.
Barry Cofield is the starting NT, and played 71.2% of the defensive snaps last season. Chris Neild is the backup NT, but the Pocono Punisher was in the rotation for less than 10% of the defensive plays last season, and could be upgraded this year. Will Haslett bring in a bigger, more traditional, gap-stuffing NT this offseason? The Redskins were in their Nickel defense over 60% of the time last season, and Bruce Allen has said that they plan on bringing in players that are capable of playing in 3 and 4 man fronts. One thing that is certain, the Skins need to create more pressure on the QB from whatever base front they line up in. So who are you signing to improve this year's defense?
Defensive Line Options:
1. Linval Joseph, New York Giants
Age: 25
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 323 lbs
Joseph is expected to receive a contract averaging at least $6 milllion/year, and could cost more than the Skins want to pay. But that does not mean they are not interested, along with several other teams who are reportedly talking to his agent. Joseph is only 25 years old, and had a good season in his contract year. He could follow in the footsteps of Cornelius Griffin and Barry Cofield as another Giants defensive lineman to be signed away by the Redskins. He has the scheme versatility the Skins are looking for. Joseph is good against the run, but can also get after the QB.
2. Arthur Jones, Baltimore Ravens
Age: 27
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 315 lbs
Jones is also reportedly getting interest from several teams including the Redskins. Mark Bullock recently labeled him an under the radar signing and described him as "a versatile run defender that Baltimore switched between nose tackle and, more commonly, left defensive end." He has good use of his hands, use of leverage, and ability to recognize the run. The Redskins will make a strong push to get him if the contract is right. Added bonus, Jones brother Jon can teach certain players who need improvement with using their hands...looking at you Rak.
3. Randy Starks, Miami Dolphins
Age: 30
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 305 lbs
Starks was franchised last season and is not expected to be back with the Dolphins after reports of a falling out with Head Coach Joe Philbin. Starks has been a consistent starter in Miami's D for years, and made the Pro Bowl in 2010 and 2012. The former Terp can play defensive end in the 4-3 and the 3-4, and had 4 sacks and a forced fumble last year. He is consistent and durable, and hasn't missed a game since 2007. But he turns 31 in December and is not someone you want to put a lot of money into. He will get interest on short term deals, but if the price is right, the Skins could be interested.
4. Vance Walker, Oakland Raiders
Age: 26
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 305 lbs
5. Al Woods, Pittsburgh Steelers
Age: 26
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 307 lbs
6. Paul Soliai, Miami Dolphins
Age: 30
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 340 lbs
7. Alex Carrington, Buffalo Bills
Age: 26
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 301 lbs
Carrington has been with the Bills for 4 seasons, starting 3 games last year before a quad injury derailed his season. Skins fans probably don't want to hear about a defensive lineman with a bad quad after two years of surgeries and setbacks kept Adam Carriker on the payroll but not on the field. If he is healthy, he could be signed to a cheap deal to improve depth and competition. ESPN did a contract analysis for Carrington's market, and the two players who were the closest comparisons to him were paid $775k and $3 million. He will argue his good start last season and potential is worth more, but the fact is, he has to prove himself in the league before he gets paid.


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Where did the time go? Can it really be..?
My two first-born grands, just a month apart, are heading off to kindergarten. Their respective younger brothers are heading off to pre-school.
Oh, I am so excited for them all! I have some special little somethings for them to make the big day even more special.
(Okay, I got them all underwear.) My grand daughter will be wearing a uniform at her school, and I was stumped on what could work universally for all four of them...underwear seemed like a logical choice at the time.
Don't judge me.
They're Super-heros underwear....for the boys anyway. Ms. Cutie-Patootie got fun prints in various shades of pinks and her favorite color...purple! That should garner a small amount of hoopla I am thinking.
(I am hoping it does, at any rate.)
I thought it might turn out to be another new family tradition.
(Although, I am not sure how this will be going over when I am buying boxers for 15 year old grands.)
A Gramma can hope, you know?
For now, I am looking forward with eager anticipation to hear how those first big days go! (and having really cool underwear from your Gramma Cupcake just might be the icing on the cake.)
Okay, probably not, but I want them to all know I am thinking of them on their big day.
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Oh, how I enjoy sitting out on the deck on these beyond warm (it hit 100 here today, which is extreme for the Pacific Northwest!) August evenings.
I convinced my Rock n' Roll Buddy that we needed a shed last fall, and we placed it strategically in the yard to become a focal point as our backyard landscape is evolving. We painted it to match the house (I love the rich gray and white. So New England looking to me!) Now, I am having fun searching our treasures to foofify up the exterior.
I am still debating on whether I should make a planter bed along the side there, but for this summer, I am happy with my old vintage French table full of pots and such.(What do you think?)
I wish I were a better gardener, but my squeamish nature at the sight of any kind of worm, slug, or snail makes it a little more challenging for me. I go along fine until the sight of one of those little creatures, and I am done for the day.
I am still perfectly content with the neutral color palette as a backdrop for my potted flowers and tablescapes. This works great for adding whatever punch of color I might want to use when entertaining.
I tossed my much loved old crocheted blanket throw on the loveseat for texture and a vintage touch. I got my cutie patootie pillow at Camas Antiques (of course) and the striped gray toss pillow covers are from Ikea. Oodles and toodles of mason jars filled with tea lights add ambiance after dusk.(I like to fill the bottoms of the jars with birdseed, but I am currently out of it!) Pretty welcoming, no?
What are your favorite tips and tricks for cozying up your outdoor spaces at home? I would love to read and be inspired!
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We spent last weekend at Hot August Nights in the biggest little city.
Oh my.
Over 10,000 cars on display all over Reno and Sparks, everywhere you looked.
I have experienced Hot August Nights many, many, many times, as I lived in Reno for over two decades, but for my Rock n' Roll buddy, it was a first.
There was more to see than cool old cars. There was live music.
This guy danced like nobody was watching.
I have pretty much decided that very nearly everyone that went to high school in the 60's or 70's is now an old car enthusiast on some level.
It makes sense. We've raised our families, the economy is improving, (slowly, but steadily) we've got the time. and it takes us back to some fond memories of cars we had, or our parents or grandparents had, back in the day. In some cases, the guys that have restored these cars have had them since they were in high school.Such was the case with this guy... he originally bought the car for $20 while in high school.
He took his dad for a test drive in it before he bought it and his dad said, "Honk the horn."
He did, and it was loud.
His dad then said, "Heck, the horn is worth twenty bucks! Buy it!" and the rest was, as they say, history. (Granted, it didn't look like this back then. It was a rust bucket jalopy that needed some TLC and clearly this was just the guy to provide it.)
If I knew then what I know now.
I would have hung on to my midnight blue '71 Superbeetle that I bought on payments through my Mom's credit union for $800 after high school.
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There are no shortage of chickens and roosters on the island of Kauai, and I got a little..fixated on snapping pictures of them.
Such charming little creatures.
You may know that my affection for chickens is not really new, as I shared here a few years back. I know I am not alone, as raising chickens has become pretty popular these days, even in urban settings.
If you pay attention, you'll see that they all have their own personalities. (Some share better than others, for example.)
We saw chickens and roosters everywhere...they were enjoying the beautiful lush landscape when we stopped at the lookout point...
...and we had fun watching them sunning themselves, poolside. It was even more fun to watch other people watching them cross the road.
According to some folks, the reason for the incredible number of these birds everywhere was due to hurricane Iniki, back in 1992, but other people say the Polynesians brought chickens to Hawaii in the canoe voyages, and they just kept multiplying.
However it is that these fluffy foul arrived, there's definitely no shortage of them anywhere you go on the island.
We also discovered that they develop a fondness for french fries at an early age when we stopped for lunch at Bubba's on our way to the airport.
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Wha...?! It's over?!
Say it ain't so.
(Insert huge bewildered sigh here.)
(True confession here, there is a teeny-tiny part of me is incredibly homesick. Do you feel that way at the end of a trip? So sad for it to end, wondering where the time went, and longing for home at the very same moment?)
Okay, back to my story.
We rendezvoused at the baggage claim in Lihue last Wednesday at noon, and while we didn't have any sort of real agenda or schedule for our time on the island, my oldest-dearest-bestest gal-pal since fifth grade and I managed to make the absolute most out of every single second in the tropical paradise that is Kauai.
The sun, and the sand. The pool, and the steam room, the hot tub, the restaurants, and the quaint little towns nearby. We even experienced one real life up-close-and-nearly-personal celeb-siting.
(We saw Pierce Brosnan shopping for produce at the local Big Save grocery. We held back on taking selfies with our cell phones with him in the background, let him have his space, and his strawberries.)
We drank our share of grown up drinks with pineapple wedges adorning the rims, and scarfed down pulled pork sliders, and a gazillion several orders of chili pepper chicken wings (So yummy!) while discussing everything from grand babes to boyfriends, to career choices and challenges.
We laughed. A lot.
Not wanting to waste one precious minute, we woke up early and stayed up late, and spent all most of our time eating and drinking, or talking about when and what we would next be eating and drinking. (Melissa, our favorite poolside Nashville-born-and-raised-waitress, was never more than a nano-second away from filling our food and beverage needs with a smile and an adorable Tennessee drawl.)
We reclined on side by side chaise lounges close enough to the water to jump in and cool off when the sun hot. We debated the pros and cons of mix and match two piece swimsuits,(that seem to neither mix nor match) discussed and debated our assorted weight and exercise challenges,including, but not limited to, what to wear to Zumba.
We talked about our bucket lists, future vacation ideas, recipes, coffee makers, and quite literally, everything in between.
Today we will leave the island, and fly home. Back to daily life, and reality, with our phones full of photos to take us back to this magical escape at a moment's notice.
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David's Anointing
Dr. Sproul notes that we commonly find it easy to serve God when there is no real risk. It is harder when there is a real chance trouble will come for obeying Him. Like Samuel, however, we should be willing ...Read More
Abraham Rebuked
John Calvin astutely comments on what this passage tells us about our need to pray for our leaders. Because the sin of the king can also be easily imitated by the people, we must therefore earnestly "beseech God to govern, ...Read More
The Fifth Petition
When we ask the Father to forgive us in Jesus' name, we are asking Him to do something that He has promised to do. Therefore, we can be confident that He forgives us when we seek His face. This is ...Read More
The Abrahamic Covenant
Faith demonstrates that justification is the work of God to which we contribute nothing. Justifying faith receives and rests in the Lord's promises through Jesus Christ and nothing else. Abraham was declared righteous because He recognized that the Lord justifies ...Read More
Sharing in Christ
A majority of Americans claim to be born again Christians. The sin in our country makes it hard to take these claims seriously. Perhaps many think they are Christians because they once confessed Christ in the past. Scripture commands us ...Read More
Belief and Confession
John Calvin comments on today's passage that the emphasis on believing with the heart shows that "faith is a firm and effectual confidence and not a bare notion only." Saving faith is not simply knowing the truth about Jesus or ...Read More
Defeating the Devil
Because the Son of God came to destroy the devil, we need not fear the devil. We also need not wonder too much if there is a demon behind specific temptations that confront us. What we should do is become ...Read More
Rule Over It
David's wicked affair with Bathsheba and involvement in the death of Uriah (2 Sam. 11) began with an "innocent" glance at the woman's beauty (v. 2). If we are not careful with what we look at, listen to, or think ...Read More
No One Is Righteous
Martin Luther comments on Romans 3:11, "This statement pertains both to those who manifestly do not seek God as well as to those who seek Him or rather think they are seeking Him, because they do not seek Him in ...Read More
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Since the Enlightenment, many have said the resurrection is impossible and that we can still have Christianity even if we deny the supernaturalism of Scripture. However, if Christ has not been raised then our faith is in vain (1 Cor. ...Read More
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Reviews by B967ierhunter177:
3.13/5 rDev -0.6%
This beer pours aclear gold with a thin head and no lace. It's aroma is fruity with hints of vanilla, dough, and honey. The flavor has lemon, cream soda, honey, and hay notes. The mouthfeel is light-medium and dry in the finish. Hook And Ladder Golden Ale is a good beer, recommended.
10-31-2011 22:10:14 | More by B967ierhunter177
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New York
3.55/5 rDev +12.7%
Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: The body has a very clear appearance with some visible carbonation and a bright golden color. Its head is light and sudsy, bright white in color and fades out quickly leaving no lacing at all.
Smell: Its aroma is mild and brings only a light hint of grain with very mild hops in the background.
Taste/Mouth feel: A simple but nice light grain flavor and a very mild wheat twang mixes with a good balance of bitterness from hops. The body is fairly light and highly drinkable with a thin texture and average carbonation.
Notes: Its overall appearance is a bit dull and its flavor was simple and light making it a nice summer time beer.
04-24-2009 00:18:52 | More by generallee
2.5/5 rDev -20.6%
01-08-2013 03:40:18 | More by iemailjack
3.43/5 rDev +8.9%
Pours a clear, yellow-gold with good carbonation visible. There is a good head that fades a little and nice lacing was left on the glass.
The nose is sweet with a little orange.
The beer is light bodied, but fills the mouth. It is slightly sweet with a little orange hint to it. It is quite smooth without much hop finish.
09-04-2008 16:05:39 | More by nem2006
3.45/5 rDev +9.5%
A: This beer pours a good golden color. Head stayed until first drink, was very similar to that of a pub ale.
S: Slight sweet, but dull smell. Overall, fairly apeasing.
T: For an ale, which is one of my favorite beers, this tends to be up top. The beer had a quality to be surprising each time, but yet something that I remembered.
M: The beer was somewhat syrupy in my mouth, but still left me wanting a bit more full feeling. I still feel that it is on par for other ales that I've had, but I wanted the taste in my mouth a bit longer.
D: I feel that this beer was something that I'd reach for on a regular basis. I was able to consume more than half the bottle without thinking about it, while still enjoying each drink.
Overall, I'd suggest this beer as a regular drinking beer for my friends, and to you as well. Best of luck in your findings, and as always, Cheers.
12-08-2009 05:18:32 | More by NicholasCasber
3.75/5 rDev +19%
04-29-2012 19:18:43 | More by Cavanaghty
3.08/5 rDev -2.2%
Clear straw yellow colored with a thick foamof bright white head. A fine stream of bubbles rises up.
Very low aroma of creamed corn, some fruit and lemon.
Non-complex flavor of buttery, biscuity malt, a little doughey, some hints of corn and lemon.
Even mouthfeel, moderate carbonation. Average to slightly above-average, all around. Not complex at all, okay to try once but I won't seek this out again.
09-02-2008 11:34:57 | More by far333
3.25/5 rDev +3.2%
06-11-2012 01:09:43 | More by amstokesdb9
West Virginia
3.6/5 rDev +14.3%
Comparing this one to the Backdraft Brown, this one is stellar. Overall a very solid golden ale, more interesting than your typical version. Appears a slightly hazed pale yellow golden body with a bright white foamy head, after dwindling minimal lace is left behind. Aroma has tart apples with a slightly grassy hop presnce with a mild refreshing citrus note. Pale malts provided a biscuit malt sweetness but those esters from the yeast are very nice. Flavor has a delicate yet flavorful approach that I really enjoyed with a slight green apple tartness with notes of herbal and citrus light but hoppy appeal, nice semi sweet balance acheived with the pale malt profile. Mouthfeel is light bodied even stream of carbonation very easy going and refreshing. Drinkability always good to get more outta of a beer than you were expecting especially out of a Blonde Ale.
10-01-2009 06:37:23 | More by WVbeergeek
3.83/5 rDev +21.6%
This one is a clear, coppery amber color and pours a creamy white head with fairly good retention and light lacing.
The smell is some light malts with a crisp apple on the nose. Perhaps pear? Hops were also present, though not heavily. Light grains are detected as well.
The malt and hops balance well. The crisp apple / pear melds with a light bicuity malt. Hops bitterness is light. There's even a little spiciness to the hops. Husky grains are present in the back.
The mouthfeel is smooth and crisp. Body is light to medium and carbonation is quite active.
Don't let the rating fool you. This one is worth a try.
04-11-2009 23:06:37 | More by Brenden
New Hampshire
3.15/5 rDev 0%
Yet another brewery/beer that pays homage to firefighter's, seems like a very popular thing to do these days. "A penny in every pint" says the lable. "For evey barrel we sell, we make a donation to a local burn foundation" Seems like a good cause. This was brewed by Mercury Brewing Co. out of Ipswich, MA.
A yellow golden color with only a slight haze, very fizzy with a one-finger, thick, smooth and dense head that dissipates slow to only minor lacing.
Musty scented spices over sour dough bread, wheat 'n grains with a semi-sweet,red berry scent and a pine-tree resin hop edge.
The flavor at first is a toasted sour dough malt that is quickly dominated by an sweet 'n sour, lager like yeast effect that throws off the balance a bit. A semi-sweet, red-berries hop flavor does it's best to bring back balance but the musty herbal yeast tends to pop back in the picture and finshes with a lager-esque tangy yeast flavor. This one tastes much like an Australian sparkling ale but a bit fruitier.
Feel is light and crisp but ends pretty smooth.
I can't say i really enjoy the overall effect due to the balance being askew with a dominating yeasiness.
11-30-2007 21:01:30 | More by GratefulBeerGuy
3.18/5 rDev +1%
Appearance - Pours a semi-hazy golden yellow. White, 2 finger head. Average retention. The resulting lace hangs well and is somewhat clingy.
Smell - Grainy notes. Somewhat grassy.
Taste - Grainy malts and grassy hops. That's it, from start to finish. Fairly boring.
Mouthfeel - Light to medium body. Carbonation is on par for the style.
Overall - There's nothing bad about this beer, but there's nothing great, either. Simple and straight forward. Drinks like a German pilsner.
06-14-2012 03:19:12 | More by TheSixthRing
3.75/5 rDev +19%
01-22-2013 18:19:42 | More by dertyd
3/5 rDev -4.8%
Pours pale golden with a dissipating white head. Typical pale lager aroma. This has a decent amount of body and is not overly carbonated like it's peers. The maltiness has lots of sweet and pale wheat breadiness, with some hints of biscuit, and honey. Hopping rate is very low and puts this somewhat out of balance for my personal tastes. Short and clean finish.
10-07-2007 05:35:48 | More by Rootdog316
2.9/5 rDev -7.9%
12oz bottle
A- Pours a golden yellow color with a thin white head that leaves a decent amount of lace.
S- The aroma is pale malt, wheat with some fruits and just a hint of hops.
T- The taste features some wheat malt and is a bit fruity with a very mild hop presence in the finish. Not overly complex by any means, but an easy drinker for sure.
M- The mouthfeel is light bodied with a good amount of carbonation.
D- This one is pretty damn drinkable. Not much flavor in this beer, but I could see myself easily consuming a few bottles in a sitting.
11-10-2008 04:37:07 | More by cjgator3
1.98/5 rDev -37.1%
The beer looks good enough with a light gold body with a little white head, but this beer reeks of plastic and cholorphenols. The flavor at least has some pale malted barley and wheat in the aftertaste, but plastic and cleaning chemical notes are way too strong. The mouthfeel is crisp and light, but the drinkability suffers from the flaws. If this beer was contract brewed for me, I'd be pissed. I haven't come across a beer flawed this badly in a long time. Avoid.
02-21-2008 02:10:22 | More by tempest
3.25/5 rDev +3.2%
12-27-2012 03:19:44 | More by cliff1066
3.25/5 rDev +3.2%
05-31-2012 16:42:30 | More by bconsidine
1.5/5 rDev -52.4%
The only redeeming value of this beer is that they donate 25 cents to a burn victim fund. Other than that, I just burned $5.50 on a disgusting, offensive tasting, flavorless beer. The lemon really is quite disgusting for this beer.
You really do get what you pay for. For two more dollars I'll take something local, something great.
09-25-2010 00:55:14 | More by wsunate
3.38/5 rDev +7.3%
From a 12 oz. twist off into a pint glass, this beer pours a light golden in color with half an inch of soapy foam. Nice and clear in appearance with a steady carbonation to keep a thin surface cap and yield some decent temporary lacing.
Bit of orange on the nose along with a light and sweet hint of banana couple with a prominent maltiness. Nice hop notes after some warming and agitation
Light citric sweetness carries forward to the taste. Wheat is evident in the flavor though I was unable to pick it up in the smell. A touch of simple sweet fruitiness offers a decent finish which lingers briefly. A light bitterness on the finish is quickly quenched with a final bit of citrusy malt. Excessive warming does deter a bit as a bit of a metallic nature reveals itself.
Overall somewhat sweet and full bodied for the style, but an interesting take nonetheless.
12-14-2009 01:03:32 | More by HalfFull
4/5 rDev +27%
12-04-2011 14:53:27 | More by leinie13
New York
2.7/5 rDev -14.3%
Pours a clear golden color with a small but dense egg shell colored head that dissipated into a light cap. The aroma is sweet with grains and honey, some cookied veggie smell. Overall kind of odd. The taste is of cooked veggies, quite grainy, a stale grassy or tea hop bitterness can be detected towards the end. A jumble of off-putting flavors. The feel is light with fizzy carbonation, finishes malty/grainy sweet. Not sure what they were going for with the brew. It seems to be a failed attempt at a Kolsch.
07-01-2008 03:03:51 | More by Gmann
2.7/5 rDev -14.3%
12oz bottle. Pours clear gold with a surprisingly large, fluffy white head. Smells slightly grainy with some off-putting metallic notes. Pretty faint. The taste is similarly non-descript. Hints of malt, some slight tang from the wheat, but all-in-all, not a lot going on. Light-medium body. Unoffensive, but so characterless that one doesn't want to drink it.
07-06-2009 22:48:26 | More by philipquarles
3.4/5 rDev +7.9%
Poured from a brown 12 oz. bottle. Has a rich golden color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is sweet, malts with a touch of citrus. Taste is light, mild, slightly sweet. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and is very drinkable. Overall this is a pretty good brew.
05-23-2010 14:12:09 | More by tone77
New Hampshire
3.43/5 rDev +8.9%
It pours from a 12 fl. oz. bottle with no lot code or expiration date. Sampled on May 6, 2009.
A - A glittering gold with good clarity and a moderate half-finger off-white foamy head that lingers for most of the tasting. SOme positive lacing.
S - Wheaty and grassy with a slightly hoppy boost and fairly pleasant overall.
T/M - The mouthfeel leans medium and smooth on the inner mouth. The taste has a good balance of wheat, hops, and distant malts.
05-07-2009 01:23:26 | More by puboflyons
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Why Mississippi Preschool May Overlook Needy KidsBy Annie Gilbertson | Published 04 Mar 2013 05:05am |
JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi is the only state in the South that does not fund preschool. That may change this spring if the legislature passes one of two bills to subsidize select programs. But Mississippi is likely to remain an outlier among southern states – as the legislation (HB781 and SB2395) won't give limited preschool seats to needy children first. MPB's Southern Education Desk Reporter, Annie Gilbertson, teams up with the Hechinger Report's Jackie Mader, to explain.
Helper: What's that?
4-year-old: A hippopotamus.
Helper: What's that?
4-year-old: An elephant.
Mader: Next question: Is preschool really worth it?
Gilbertson: Wait, Jackie, these four-year-olds are not about to discuss the costs and benefits of their classrooms.
Mader: Well, that would be impressive, Annie. But no. Many Mississippi parents are weighing the issue, though. And so is the legislature. Two bills that would create subsidized preschool for the first time in Mississippi have people talking. What – if anything – can we gain from the investment?
Gilbertson: Let's hear the perspective of this parent of a four-year-old, Shari Cooper.
Cooper: Preschool would help them develop where they need to be mentally. I mean I work with her at home, but it would help me like when I'm
at work, she can still get what she needs to get.
Gilbertson: Without the option of preschool, Cooper sends her child to a Jackson daycare that serves low-income parents instead. And even if the Mississippi legislature passed a bill to pay for preschool, those like Cooper may not see the benefit.
Mader: She may not because unlike every other Southern state – with the exception of Alabama – the bill would not put disadvantaged children at the front of the line when seats are limited.
Gilbertson: By disadvantaged, Jackie, do you mean those from low income families, those with disabilities or those with limited English proficiency.
Mader: Exactly. And here's why it matters. Dr. Doug Imig, a researcher with the Urban Child Institute in Memphis says, that's precisely who states should aggressively target with preschool.
Expert: What pre-kindergarten does for poor kids that is so important is it gives them the leg up to overcome inequality at the starting gate so that they start school much closer to their middle income peers.
Mader: Which begs the question – why hasn't the Mississippi legislature just changed the bill so needy kids get first dibs?
Gilbertson: Well, there are some who say it's political – a bill that directly funds disadvantaged kids' seats would undermine the idea that all students need "school choices" and would not survive a Republican controlled legislature.
Mader: But advocates for the bills say it does target disadvantaged kids, if only indirectly. Rachel Canter of Mississippi First helped draft the bills to favor preschool programs near low-performing schools.
Canter: And so a community that comes forward and says "We've got a lot of children that do not do well once they enter elementary school and this is how we are going to provide a new or higher quality experience for them," is going to have a stronger application.
Mader: So, Annie, the focus is on the overall need of the area, not specific students.
Gilbertson: Which is why skeptics worry that could mean those specific students might not get served. Carol Burnett of the Mississippi Low-Income Childcare Initiative says a preschool bill that doesn't have an air-tight focus on serving disadvantaged kids is missing the point.
Burnett: It's going to benefit the communities that have the resources and leave behind the communities that don't have the resources.
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As you may have heard, I took a little road trip between Christmas and New Year's this year -- for no good reason besides awesome. The plan was simple: five cities in five days to watch ten teams play five games. So on Boxing Day I hopped in my car just outside of Toronto and started my trip. I traveled through 1 province, 10 states, and also DC (plus another state if you count my trip home for Christmas...). I put almost 3000 Km on my car, found out that Amtrak can actually run on time if it tries, and discovered some absolute gems in the world of hockey. In a word, it was splenderific.
|December 27
|Columbus, OH
|December 28
|Nashville, TN
|December 29
|Raleigh, NC
|December 30
|Washington, DC
|December 31
|Newark, NJ
Follow me after the jump for excessive ramblings on everything from the games I watched to the arenas I watched them in, the fan-bases I watched them with, and the former Penguins who played in them. And also a poll.
At my first stop I watched Calgary beat Columbus 2-1 in the shootout. Put another way, Calgary beat Columbus 2-1 in the shootout while I spent the evening ogling Jarome Iginla.
As you may know, Columbus is playing from the back of the pack these days, but that didn't make the game a dud. They put forth a solid effort, and Steve Mason played a little more like the Calder trophy winner we long to see between the pipes, and a little less like the goalie whose sophomore slump just won't end. Calgary is doing a little better, but watching them play was a lesson in the perennial truth that Iginla remains on a team that just hasn't been built up to complement his talent. Seeing that makes one appreciate what the Pens have built all the more.
Overall, the atmosphere in Nationwide Arena was decent, and the fans certainly got excited every time Rick Nash touched the puck. But I don't think they've quite figured out what to make of Carter just yet, and their patience with their team's performance seems to be wearing understandably thin.
The arena itself is pretty well put together, with a number of interesting displays throughout. And also a cannon. They don't have the same history to their team and arena that many cities enjoy, but they have put together a good fan experience nonetheless.
As for a moment I really wish I'd managed to get on film but failed miserably at? Well there were two.
The first occurred when a player unleashed an incredible rocket of a shot toward the net, but a little high. Clearly heeding his keen survival instincts, Mason ducked. Like got down on his knees and tucked his head against the ice, ducked. I don't exactly blame him, considering the force with which the puck struck the glass in front of me, but it was quite the thing to see from an NHL goalie.
The other incident occurred when Nash collided with a Calgary player, and one of the on-ice officials got entangled in the mix. The Flamer got away, but I don't think Nash realized it as he grabbed the official and pulled him to the ice, bear hug style. When they finally managed to get to their feet, Nash skated away, but not without a little shove from behind by the man in black and white.
That goes down in my memory bank as a classic hockey moment.
The following day took me to Nashville, Tennessee for a coaching duel between our beloved Mike Yeo and whoever it is that coaches the Predators these days.
The game itself was a good one, with guys like Dany Heatley and Mikko Koivu showing why they get paid more money than me. In the random observations category I must say that Martin Erat is a pretty incredible skater who just kind of floats around, leaving you never quite sure how he got from where he started to where he ended up. And Jordin Tootoo is fun to watch: he brings a real spark with him when he steps on the ice.
Oh and remember Nick Johnson?
The real story about Nashville, though, is about the way they do the game. I suppose I shouldn't be all that surprised, what with all the show business blood in Nashville, but they really put on a great event. Their mascot came flying out on some kind of all terrain vehicle, they had a band playing really good music between the second and third periods, and they just generally created a great atmosphere without taking away from the hockey game that was happening.
The crowd didn't really go for the manufactured cheers that sometimes get tossed around, but they had a variety of additions to typical chants, and they were often singing along with the (really quite good, and fortunately not typically country) music that was being pumped through the speakers. I left the game feeling like I'd been treated to a great show while surrounded by a bunch of the coolest kids in class.
Oh, and Nashville gets the prize for the awesomest-thing-in-the-arena, with this:
Back to the hockey, it was really interesting to see the pace of the game. As Pens fans in the current era we are used to seeing a fast paced puck possession game, and when teams like Minnesota and Nashville come to town they can seem slow and a little backward, what with the systems they employ. Of course, the Wild have changed a bit under Fletcher and Yeo, but not drastically so, in my opinion.
The point is that it was really interesting to watch these two teams play each other and to see how their systems interacted with each other. There was a lot more passing backward than we're used to, and yet both teams managed to play the game at a pace comparable to what we see from the Pens when they are really on their game.
Next I went to Raleigh and....PONI!!!
The Canes fans were great, and really got the arena rocking once Eric Staal did that put-the-team-on-his-back thing. In Columbus, fans seemed to be cheering for Nash every time he touched the puck just because Nash is their star; in Raleigh they cheered when Staal touched the puck because he kept finding ways to make magic on the ice. He had an excellent game, and it was really fun to watch.
Recaps of the game talk about how Toronto kind of fell apart and gave up their two goal lead in the game, ultimately losing in overtime. Maybe I'm biased, but I don't think that's quite what happened. Instead, E-Staal went to the trainers and got some awesome juice between periods, then peed it all over the offensive zone. I'm not sure even Free Candy circa Cup Run 2008 could have stopped him.
Speaking of the slightly lesser Staal, he really does everything for that team. He's an obvious top-sixer who plays on both the power play and the penalty kill. He's out there when the game is on the line, when the team needs a boost, or when the wind is either blowing or not blowing. Much like Iginla, he needs more of a supporting cast. Yes, Jeff Skinner is out with a concussion-like, but I am again reminded to be impressed with Pittsburgh's depth.
Oh. And awkward Kessel was there.
Speaking for a moment as a Leafs fan, let me just apologize on behalf of Leafs nation for the completely obnoxious nature of Leafs fans when we attend games in places like Raleigh. It's not that we're a bunch of jerks, really. I think it's just that a total sense of childlike wonderment takes us over when we find out we can not only get seats for the game, but we can get incredible seats and they cost less than our firstborn children. So we can't help ourselves.
Regardless, good on the Carolina fans for taking over the arena with their noise, even if they left all the good seats for us.
The next day I found myself in Washington, not quite sure what to expect from a game between a Pens' rival and that younger cousin you're never quite sure what to do with: do you make fun of him for his shortcomings, or just pat him on the head and tell him everything will be okay?
Anyway, I looked and looked and looked, but it seems the Caps have forgotten to hang their Stanley Cup banner in the Verizon Center. Someone should prolly let them know.
Buffalo played a lot like that team that lost to Pittsburgh a trillion to 1, and while Washington played okay, they are still making a surprising number of mistakes. In the end, Alex Ovechkin and Tomas Vokoun had outstanding games, and they are difference-makers when that happens.
Of the five games I attended this week, I must say that my Verizon Center experience was most similar to what we get at the CEC for Pens games, complete with the annoying fan exodus toward the end of the third period.
My favourite moment came after the game, just outside the arena, where a bunch of guys were playing brass instruments and entertaining the crowd that gathered. They've likely been given a license to be there or whatever, but for a few minutes at least, it was really fun to just enjoy the moment and pretend like we were part of a relatively spontaneous street performance. Sabres fans and Caps fans danced together, and nothing seemed farther away than real life.
Now I am obviously as biased as a Crosby/Malkin-era Pens fan can be, but I've never completely understood why anyone at all is a fan of the Washington Capitals. Everything from the way GMGM works to the way that Ovi is treated to the particular level of suck that has been their playoff performance, I could never see myself ever ever becoming a Caps fan (no disrespect to the Japers' Rink folk, who are generally intelligent and amicable hockey fans, regardless of their mistaken allegiances).
That said, attending this game helped me to understand them a little more. Not in a way that I can exactly articulate just now, but suffice to say that I'm no longer in the "the only way to be a Caps fan is to be partially brain dead " camp. For now, anyway.
My final game was in Newark for the Pens game. Most of you have already cried yourself to sleep over that one, so I'll skip the game-related comments. Except, of course, to send a little "Oh hai, Petr!" out there.
The arena is filled with rich history, and celebration of their team and their sport. And a giant hockey puck that has a cow for a best friend.
Not to mention the old guy rolling cigars at a table in the concourse, and a two-wall display detailing the exploits of Thomas Edison (who, as it turns out, invented stuff in New Jersey). This arena definitely wins an award for housing the most random stuff.
It's a nice place, though, and really full of light. Just don't expect to get your bottled drink with a cap on it (weird and random), and when you come into the arena don't mentally mark which entrance you used by the various jerseys hanging overhead. Because there are jerseys hanging throughout the arena and when you do that you end up having to guess at your exit and then you get it wrong and you have to walk all around the outside of the arena and its annoying, okay?
Anyway, they had a fire works display after the game which, for me, was really enhanced by the two young and slightly drunk guys standing behind me making sarcastic comments about Crosby and the Pens. I don't think they realized how much they were cracking me up, so we'll let that be our little secret. My guess is they don't know about the interweb yet, so we're safe.
And that was my trip. Or at least a little taste of it.
It was awesome, and I highly recommend it for all hockey fans.
But before you leave, please take a moment to answer the all-important poll below, inspired in every way by the second game of my series.


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Deseret News Religion Editor
Building better marriages and raising righteous children are the unofficial themes for the annual LDS Education Week lectures this week at Brigham Young University.
Following the conference theme of "The Quest for Light and Truth," thousands of Latter-day Saints have gathered on campus to explore everything from family financial planning to marriage enrichment, effective scripture study and parent-child relationships. Included were two three-hour blocks of classes on healing from abuse and understanding domestic violence.
A. Lynn Scoresby, associate professor of family sciences at BYU, said whenever he speaks to large LDS gatherings about family relationships, he will invariably be sought out after the presentation by women hurt by family violence. "In the name of whatever love is between a man and a woman, which would never include sitting by and watching anyone hurt her. It's just unacceptable," he said. "I'm so grateful for the admonitions given by the general authorities during General Conference about the consequences for a man who would do that."
A good marriage can be the best relationship for learning how to love in a Christ-like way, he said, but such love "is a very complex enterprise. It's a highly significant experience that must be tested, worked at and learned over time."
Learning such love "is a pre-condition for rearing righteous children. They need the active involvement of both parents. And children need fathers and mothers who are unified" on family issues including finances, discipline and rule enforcement.
Because Mormons believe marriages performed in temple ceremonies will continue throughout eternity, they must use that understanding to make their relationships flourish through "basic practical caretaking." That means a husband who — rather than merely telling his wife he loves her — will get up without a word and wash the dishes after dinner.
The concept of "equality" isn't relevant in Mormon marriages, he said, because such a measuring tool "relies on some external judgment" of what the relationship should be. If each spouse understands the marriage covenant the way it was mean to be applied, both will constantly be working to help and support the other. Selfishness is banished in such relationships, he said. "Our differences are the source of vitality and growth in a marriage. In that setting, the concept of justice and fairness are far superior to those same ideals applied under the banner of equality." That art of "individualizing" a marriage so it is structured to best meet the needs of both spouses creates a true partnership, he said. "If a man truly honors his covenants, then he will spend his life treating his wife as the first and best priority in his life."
With that foundation, children can best be taught by applying six key points of family leadership:
· Prepare children more than punishing them by employing mentoring and teaching techniques. By so doing, "we're helping God do his job, which is to help his children develop and grow."
· Learn to communicate more than control. Anger is a controlling emotion that may get results but creates resentment, while discussion and communication develop a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
· Encourage more than you criticize.
· Involve every child in family group activities, but learn to individualize situations geared toward each one's personality.
· Love more than you isolate. "If you send them away and isolate them for bad behavior when they're small, whey they need help or advice as adolescents, they won't come to you. The Savior constantly asked people to come to him, rather than sending them away."
· Love children enough to set and maintain limits regarding their behavior, financial resources and time. "Every righteous person has a set of internal limits. Righteous children understand what limits are."