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Bad Hare Double IPA - Rhinelander Brewing Company
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Reviews by Agent1:
British Columbia (Canada)
4.15/5 rDev +66%
Going out an a limb, I stumbled upon this Double IPA right before walking out with a bottle of Chimay Blue cap in hand. Two very different styles, I know. I decided to give it a shot considering how cheap it was and that I had never heard of Rhinelander Brewery before (based out of Wisconsin, USA). After doing a quick Google search, I very quickly learned that this beer, much like a hare, has managed to speed past beer enthusiasts. Either that or it is very new to the market.
Appearance - A very vivid orange/ amber. Lightly carbonated with little head retention. Not much lacing either. The color is what really stands out here.
Smell - Caramel, pineapple, mango, light floral notes and pine. Nice spices and perhaps a little bit sour/ yeasty on the nose (not by any means offensive), most likely inspired by the hops.
Taste - Very sweet and rich. At the same time, bitter and piney. Not overly hoppy given that this is ranked at 75 IBU. Heavily malted, which helps this ale come across more "robust" as the bottle describes. Brown sugar, mango, grapefruit, caramel and barley with a slight cough syrup aftertaste (not sure what to think about that, but it isn't worth complaining. We all liked our fair share of cough medicine growing up). Cascade hops and possibly the use of Amarillo hops as well, giving this some citrus and floral accents. At 8.5% abv, it is disguised fairly well.
Mouthfeel - Very smooth and surprisingly chewy. This stimulates all parts of the mouth fairly well. Quite full-bodied. A little too much alcohol on the palate, but not enough to be a turn off.
Overall - Pleasantly surprised. This ale has a lot to offer and I am curious to where else I might find more of Rhinelander's brews. I may be shocking some people by saying that this reminds me a little bit of Dogfish Head's 90 Minute. That being said, this is close, but NOT the same and that it is important to note that the 90 Minute is also a tad over-hyped -- but still delicious! I would highly recommend trying this Double IPA. Especially for the price and that we are supporting a very small, arguably unknown craft brewery at this point. I will be getting another bottle of this, no question!
01-27-2012 20:39:59 | More by Agent1
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4/5 rDev +60%
04-25-2012 23:35:24 | More by Cooper
Alberta (Canada)
2.3/5 rDev -8%
Tough to put a finger on Calgary's own Minhas 'mountain crest' brew crew (subsidiary Rhinelander via Wisconsin) and their craft brewing intentions. I first came across this beer 2 years ago at a food & wine fest in calgary. At that time this beer still had a rabbit theme, but was called 'Imperial Jack'. I recall liking it but I was alway well sauced and it was only a sipper sample. Never did see that specific beer at a liquor store. Maybe a tweak or two since then and here we are....
A - somewhat hazy golden orange, thumb of white head retained respectably and left good lacing
S - wow, for a 'big hoppy brew', all i'm getting is adjunct...?
T - mineral quality up front with a definite pine hop flavour, but the adjunct flavour is a big dominant part of this
M - starts medium, gets watery, no bitter or dry, the only thing I can say for this is that the 8.5% is well masked
O - booo, and I'm not saying boo-urns
08-11-2012 04:26:30 | More by joemcgrath27
2.75/5 rDev +10%
10-03-2013 18:04:04 | More by Kmlund
New Jersey
2/5 rDev -20%
08-18-2012 23:55:47 | More by flyingmick
Alberta (Canada)
1.75/5 rDev -30%
03-17-2013 01:48:00 | More by LongRoad
2.75/5 rDev +10%
10-04-2012 14:01:14 | More by Davepoolesque
2/5 rDev -20%
11-27-2012 23:14:29 | More by RTrain12
1.5/5 rDev -40%
02-06-2013 23:05:20 | More by nuclearmeg
Alberta (Canada)
1.81/5 rDev -27.6%
Picked up today at the local liquor store. 650ml bottle, no visible freshness date.
A - Pours fairly hazy and orange. About a finger of head, dissipated somewhat quickly, some lacing but not much.
S - Very faint, not a lot to it. Slight aroma of bananas, some caramel and spices.
T - Well, it's not awful, but it's very very bland and horribly balanced. A bit of piney hops (but almost none), and they are completely overpowered by malt and caramel. Some citrus as well. For a bottle labelled as 75 IBU, it is not very bitter. Very prominent booziness. Kind of tastes like a really terrible barleywine, in a way.
M - Fairly watery. Boozy.
O - Not very good. It's not offensive at least, and drinkable, but very very disappointing as a DIPA. The flavours are horribly balanced. It is definitely cheap ($3.99/bottle), but even at that price, not really worth it at all.
07-31-2012 01:41:42 | More by artemh
Alberta (Canada)
2/5 rDev -20%
03-10-2013 06:38:09 | More by aceparadis
2.5/5 rDev 0%
08-31-2012 04:17:05 | More by shamrock071521
Saskatchewan (Canada)
3/5 rDev +20%
01-07-2014 23:43:10 | More by YamagamiTravis
Bad Hare Double IPA from Rhinelander Brewing Company
70 out of 100 based on 13 ratings.


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Here are the resources you need for the Commemoration of the Reformation which may be observed on Sunday 30th October, 2011. Please feel free to choose what is suitable for your congregation's needs. You will notice that the orders of service are available in different formats: choose the "pdf" format if you want something that is ready to print and photocopy, the "doc" or "rtf" format if you wish to change the formatting yourself or the "ppt" format if you use PowerPoint.
The colour for the day is red, the colour of fire and the Spirit.
A very striking effect can be gained if the church is decorated in red on this day. Here are some suggestions:
* Use red flowers in the sanctuary (or red and white, white depicting the pure word of God)
* Decorate the church with red streamers
* Display a red drape with the words SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH, each word on a separate card and displayed appropriately on the drape. A large special Bible and red (or red and white) flowers could be added.
* Display a pair of doors made of wood or thick cardboard, in an appropriate size to fit the display area, with a scroll representing the 95 theses pinned (or nailed) on. This could be finished with a red drape and red (or red and white) flowers, and a card reading 'We hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. (Romans 3:28)'.
* Display a red drape, a card with 'I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith (Romans 1:16)', a Bible, red (or red and white) flowers, a candelabra with red candles.
* Candles in the church are usually white. This is said to be because they symbolise Christ. However, on this occasion the candles on the altar and in the sanctuary could be red, to symbolise the fire of the Spirit.
Pictures or visual symbols could be displayed on banners or the overhead screen during the readings.
In the past, Lutherans have often placed a large Bible in the centre of the altar. In many ways this was appropriate, as the sacrament of holy communion was rarely celebrated. However, if the sacrament is celebrated, the vessels for the eucharist should be placed in the centre of the altar. In fact, the proper place for the Bible is on the lectern, where it is to be used. However, for services of the word, and perhaps for days of special focus on the Bible, such as Reformation Day, the Bible may be placed open on the altar to show the special emphasis of the service.
Suitable symbols for the day are:
- Luther's coat of arms (Luther's rose)
- Symbols of the word
eg Symbol for St Paul of the open Bible over a sword pointing downwards
Symbol of the open Bible and the lamp of knowledge burning on it
The ark or ship of the church
- Altar colour: Red
- Bible readings:
FIRST READING Jeremiah 31:31-34 The Lord will write his law on our hearts
PSALM Psalm 46 *For musical settings of this Psalm, please see the song suggestions below*
SECOND READING Romans 3:19-28 Justification by faith
GOSPEL John 8:31-36 "In my word, you will know the truth"
- Sermons:
Lay-readers please note: the linked sermons have not been edited for general use. As part of your preparations, keep in mind that they have been written for specific people in a specific context, and for this reason the issues they address or the examples they use may not be entirely suitable for people in your congregation. If you feel this is the case, you may need to make minor adjustments or find another sermon
Based on gospel: Pr Simon Cooper ; edited for lay reading sermon – john 8v31-36 – year a – reformation
Based on Luther's Rose: Pr Vince Gerhardy
- Orders of service:
Reformation Sunday Word & Prayer ( pdf / doc / ppt )
- Prayer of the Day (Collect): Choose one of the following
Almighty and eternal God,
you mercifully give the light of the gospel
to your church.
Keep us in sound teaching
that we may steadfastly believe
and worthily follow
your saving word,
and finally by its holy comfort
depart in peace and joy;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen. OR, modernised traditional
Almighty and eternal God,
in mercy you give the light of your gospel
to your church.
Keep us in sound teaching,
so that we may firmly believe
and faithfully follow
your saving word,
and finally, with its holy comfort,
die in peace and joy.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
OR, alternative
Lord God,
you have given all holy Scriptures for our learning.
Lead us to hear them,
read, note, learn, and inwardly digest them.
Encourage and support us by your holy word,
so that we may always hold onto
the joyful hope of eternal life,
which you have given us
in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
- Prayer of the Church/ General Prayer: Prayer of the Church- Reformation
- Visual images for the day: His Word in Pictures
- Song/Hymn suggestions: * = Modernised version available (please click here for the modernised hymns text file) ;G3, G4 . . . = Guitar chords available in the Music Package 3, 4 . . .; GS = Guitar chords in the Supplement to LH
First reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34
462 God of mercy, God of grace G6
184 Love is the law (Spring follows winter)
102 Praise to the living God
428 Help us, O Lord, to learn
452 God of mercy, God of grace
Second reading: Romans 3:19-28
83 Beneath the cross of Jesus
173 Before the throne of God above
270 The law of God is good and wise G3
312 In Thee alone, O Christ, my Lord
322 Dear Christians, one and all rejoice* G3
323 Blessed are the sons of God* G4
324 Salvation unto us has come* G5
325 Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat
327 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness* G3
330 Rock of ages G6
331 My hope is built on nothing less*
332 Thy works, not mine, O Christ*
411 If God be my defender* G3
851 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
852 God loved the world so that he gave G5
871 My heart is filled with faith and wonder
130 I am covered over
131 Amazing grace
329 This kingdom
345 Nothing but the blood of Jesus
129 Amazing grace
195 Salvation now to us has come
196 Dear Christians, one and all rejoice
213 Father, whose everlasting love
222 Rock of ages
Gospel: John 8:31-36
4 Once He came in blessing* G4
197 Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word* G5
379 Lord of creation, to Thee be all praise G6
883 There's a gladness in my heart
32 Thou wilt rest him in perfect peace
50 I will sing
67 Let your word fill my days
156 He sets us free
217 Shine, Jesus, shine
232 He set me free (There's a gladness in my heart)
332 We are sorry
197 God's Son came to bless us
261 Lord, you are the light of life to me
436 Lord, keep us steadfast in your word
626 Lord of creation, to you be all praise
675 Lord, the light of your love shining
The following hymns and songs are generally suitable for this day:
185 Sun of righteousness divine* G3
188 Built on a rock, the Church doth stand* G4
193 Jesus, with Thy church abide* G9 (alt tune 82, G5)
195 A mighty fortress is our God* G3
196 Look down, O Lord, from heaven behold
198 Let us, O Father, never be confounded G6
199 Christ, Thou strong guardian* G9
200 Thou little flock, be not dismayed
258 O God our Lord, Thy holy Word G9 (alt tune 384, G9)
260 Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide* G3
266 God's Word is our great heritage* G3
328 Now I have found for my salvation
329 By grace I'm saved, grace free and boundless
804 The church of Christ in every age G5
822 God has spoken by his prophets G6
823 Your strong word G5
824 Your word O Lord is gentle dew G7
39 My word is like the snow and rain
67 Let your word fill my days
207 As we gather here
246 Thy word is a lamp
337 The grass withers
103 A mighty fortress is our God
158 God has spoken by his prophets
427 Lord, your word abiding
431 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
TIS 28, God is our strength and refuge, is a paraphrase of the psalm.
The following songs and hymns have some basis in Psalm 46 – although none of them are actually paraphrases of the psalm itself.
195 A mighty fortress* (* modernised version available) G3
854 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side
9 Be still and know that I am God As the reader speaks the verses of Psalm 46, the congregation may respond after every few verses with the singing of the first verse of 'Be still and know that I am God' (LHS 885, ATN 9).
311 Be still and know that I am God Most appropriate for an opening song.
339 In you, O Lord, I found refuge
458 God is our refuge and strength
103 A mighty fortress
The following paraphrase of Psalm 46, by David Schütz, may be sung to the tune of 'A mighty fortress' (LH 195, TIS 103). If reproducing this version, please put 'Words (c) David Schütz' at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
God is our refuge and our strength
a present help in trouble.
And so we will not be afraid,
though all the earth may tremble.
Though mountains may fall,
though seas roar and foam,
though all the earth quakes,
still we are not afraid.
The Lord of hosts is with us!
A flowing river brings great joy
throughout God's holy city,
for God himself is always there,
and it will not be shaken.
God's help comes at dawn,
the nations will roar,
the kingdoms will fall,
his voice will melt the earth.
The Lord of hosts is with us!
O come and see the fearsome things
the Lord has made to happen.
He makes wars cease; he shatters shields;
he breaks the spears and arrows.
'Now be still, and know
that I am your God.
Throughout all the earth,
I am exalted high!'
The Lord of hosts is with us!
OR, the following paraphrase by David Schütz may be sung to the tune of 'Be still and know that I am God' (LHS 885, ATN 9). If reproducing this version, please put 'Words (c) David Schütz' at the beginning or the end of the psalm.
A mighty fortress is our God,
A mighty fortress is our God,
A mighty fortress is our God,
And so we will not be afraid;
and so we will not be afraid;
and so we will not be afraid.
The Lord of hosts is with us now,
The Lord of hosts is with us now,
The Lord of hosts is with us now.
He makes wars cease throughout the earth;
He makes wars cease throughout the earth;
He makes wars cease throughout the earth;'
'Be still, and know that I am God!'
'Be still, and know that I am God!'
'Be still, and know that I am God!'
Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings – sorry, not available

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First place Dolphins take winning streak to the SunTrust River City Rumble
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The JU men's basketball team will put its share of first place in the Atlantic Sun Conference on the line Friday night in the second edition of the SunTrust River City Rumble at UNF Arena.
The Dolphins (11-8, 7-3 A-Sun) are riding an eight-game winning streak into the game that will be broadcast on Comcast Sports Southeast at 7 p.m. The game will also be broadcast on 1010XL, with Barry Milligan and Artis Gilmore calling the action.
JU is coming off a hard-fought 72-68 win at Savannah State, surviving a furious rally by the Tigers in the final minutes. Ben Smith led JU with a season-high tying 31 points, connecting on 10-of-14 from the floor.
"While we are winning, there are still a lot of areas in which we need to improve," said JU head coach Cliff Warren. "Any time you go on the road, it's tough to win and your team has to rally around each other. We were fortunate to do that Monday night and we'll need to do that again on Friday."
After a 0-3 start in league play, the Dolphins sat in last place looking up at the other 10 teams in the A-Sun. Since then, JU has won its last eight, including seven straight conference games to shoot back up the standings and back into the title race.
Making a major contribution to the Dolphins winning streak has been their tenacity on the glass.
JU has owned the rebounding edge in the last nine games and has put up at least 10 second chance points in the last five games. That rebounding edge is aided by a team mentality to attack the glass on both ends as five Dolphins are averaging at last four rebounds per game during the streak, led by Lehmon Colbert's 7.8 per game.
Colbert's power inside has been the perfect complement to Ben Smith on the perimeter. Since serving a one-game suspension against Stetson, Colbert has scored in double figures in five straight games with two double-doubles. Smith meanwhile is on a 15-game streak of scoring in double figures, putting up 20 points or more nine times during the streak.
The eight-game winning streak is tied for the eighth longest in school history and is the second longest in the Cliff Warren era.


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Cooper ST Maxx tires on 06 F350 dually in rear? sucks
I replaced nearly balded Cooper Discoverer A/Ts 245/70/17s with
Cooper Discoverer S/T maxx 265/70/17 tires.. They're maybe an inch wider than the factory size 245s were.
The truck since last month, when i had the 4 back tires replaced, is all over the road. I don't mean a little, its nearly impossible to keep the truck tracking in a straight line. It fishtails all the time, 65mph on a dead flat dry highway feels like the tail end is wagging around... empty, loaded.. i won't even attempt to pull a trailer with it!
They're a more aggressive tire than the A/Ts were, but we have an 07 SRW f250 with Goodyear Duratracs which are brand new and just as aggressive and its no where nearly as bad as the dually is.
Anyone else run these tires? Anyone have a dually F350 with mudd tires, or something similarly aggressive?
Is it a rule of thumb they lose all their road holding capabilities with an all terrain tire? I'd assume any mud tire would be worse?
If you drive straight doing 50mph, and turn to the left then the right quickly, like just a little, you feel the back fishtail all over like a car on snow/ice with bald back tires but good front tires.. thats as good of an example as i can explain online.
What could be wrong? Bad tires? Bad choice of all terrains for the back of a dually? The width? I added 1.5" spacers a couple weeks ago and it didnt change anything.
80psi tires, dealer gave it back to me slightly over inflated at 85-90psi... i lowered them all to 75psi and it fishtails all over just like it did at 85+ psi. empty or 5000lbs in the bed it feels the same, just slower to fishtail with weight.
You all know what a truck feels like when spinning the back wheels on snow/rain on the roads... thats what this feels like all the time.
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The UFC recently announced that Shayna Baszler will miss this weekend's TUF 18 Finale due to an injury. Initially there were no details of her injury, but two brief videos posted on Instagram yesterday seems to point to an ankle injury as the culprit. The videos show Shayna receiving an alternative medicine treatment called cupping.
Cupping involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which is purported to mobilize blood flow and "draw out" disease to promote healing. In Shayna's case, the cups were placed on the outside of her ankle.
The first video shows the practitioner placing the suction cups on Shayna's ankle.
@QoSBaszler getting hooked up by the one I call the witch Doctor... http://t.co/j0jJD1Zm8T
— Layzie The Savage (@LayzieTheSavage) November 25, 2013
Be warned: The second video shows blood being drawn out of the tissues of the lateral ankle through a series of small punctures in the skin.
@QoSBaszler's ankle is getting the witch Doctor treatment. http://t.co/sSa2ln0Vx3
— Layzie The Savage (@LayzieTheSavage) November 25, 2013
No word regarding how bloodletting from an injured ankle will actually promote healing of the inflamed and possibly damaged ligament/tendon/muscle tissue of the ankle.


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posted by Rock Hackshaw
Mon, 07/02/2012 - 1:39am
Primary elections for federal offices were held in Brooklyn last week: no big thing. Turnout was tepid as usual. Nothing new; just more blue(s). The regular political hustlers made a couple dollars hassling voters outside polling sites; and that's always entertaining. A few consultants made an early-vacation exit with smiling faces and bulging pockets: and that too is always entertaining (and expected). Winners told jokes heartily; and losers -along with their supporters- used expletives at random.
At "Sistaz Place" on Nostrand Avenue -the unofficial headquarters of the Charles Barron congressional campaign-Barron personally refused to congratulate Hakeem Jeffries on a lopsided victory that night. Look; this is what one of the local newspapers said; so don't jump me if it's an exaggeration. Barron's election-loss was his second in a row; and the fourth of his last six runs. (He did do an unsuccessful "write-in" campaign for Congress in November of 2006 -after losing the primary that September).
As to the primary: it was "same old same old". Maya Angelou once told us -when she hipped us to the streets- in one of her many brilliant poems:"nothing shaking Jim; nothing shaking". You can quote Maya relative to all that went down last Tuesday.
And now it's the day after the tomorrow: so-called pundits still continue to wax eloquently while saying nothing. Political crack-heads are already contemplating the next election. And Gatemouth will soon be crunching the post-election turnout numbers, for an unappreciative blog-audience: unwilling to give him his rightful dues as one of the better writers covering NY politics.
So what do I do?
I decided at 4:00a.m this morning to nominate my last column for an award: "The column of the year award for covering Brooklyn politics".
You see, after seven years on the local blogs; after almost five hundred columns trying to edify voters (especially those in Brooklyn) with TRUTHS as best as I can find and disseminate them; after countless attacks from nameless, faceless, non-intellectual cowards; after being castigated, ridiculed and blacklisted; I am finding politics boring for the first time in my life. Thus I haven't written a column in more than five weeks. This is the longest I have stayed away in seven years here. So to counteract my boredom, I chose to re-read some recent columns. Here is what I found: this column.
Now remember two things while you are reading this column; one is that the results were 73%-27% for Jeffries: Barron lost by practically three to one. The other is that this column was written almost six weeks before the election. I could have gone into an even deeper analysis as to why this result was inevitable, but I deliberately chose not to. For example: Hakeem Jeffries was going to outspend Charles Barron by at least a dozen to one in terms of dollars. Anyone worthy of political salt in Brooklyn knew this. And also, for every union which lined up to support Barron, there were going to be a dozen lining up behind Jeffries. Again; anyone worth his or her salt in Brooklyn politics knew this. Then there was the Vito Lopez factor. The King's County leader of the Democrats hardly ever loses big races folks. He probably bats way up in the ninety percentile on such contests. Plus there were so many other factors pointing to a Jeffries romp that the race was really boring. Well; at least until the white folks in media spooked themselves unnecessarily.
It's easy to go on radio or television and prognosticate about Brooklyn's politics; but the truth is there are only a handful of folks out here who really know the 411. Keep that in mind next time around, when you see folks on NY1 and other local media outlets spewing bullshit for your consumption.
Here is the column. Enjoy it while considering this: someone e-mailed me to say it was the worst column I had ever written (LOL):
CHARLES BARRON v. HAKEEM JEFFRIES: NOT MUCH OF A CONTEST; IS IT? (Published on 05-22-2012)
I really didn't want to touch this race; however, some of my advisors convinced me to say something about it or be branded a chicken/lol.
You see near every time I write something about Charles Barron I get these strange (and often inane) calls or e-mails, from different folks with different strokes. And it doesn't matter if I write something critical or something positive. They are out there and they are watching.
When I said his wife (Inez) was better qualified than Kathy Black to be school's chancellor; I didn't get a peep from the Barron sycophants; similarly when I devoted two columns commending him on his symbolic protest vote(s) against a particular Bloomberg budget. How come? And it has been like this for years: whatever I write relative to "Chucky-Bee" is under the microscope. So be it.
For some time now I haven't even mentioned him since I have said enough on the subject. I have a writing-archive full of Barron treasures. And there sure are some gems: for sure. Charles Barron remains (to me) the most disappointing black elected official New York City has ever seen: the one elected who singularly squandered away his enormous talent and potential in deliberate fashion. The reason(s) still escape me; it's that puzzling. (Even now I think the brother still has potential to be a substantial leader; but he will have to make major changes; major adjustments in his attitude, demeanor and tactics).
In this upcoming race for the formerly tenth congressional district (now numbered eight), I have already endorsed Hakeem Jeffries. I did it when the present congressman (Ed Towns) was still in the race and that surely isn't changing today. It gets me nothing; and it will probably cause me some loss. Hakeem is by far the better choice right now. Seven or eight years ago I wouldn't have told you this: but many things have changed since then. (Charles Barron blew his chances for standard political advancement long ago. It will take him a long time to recoup).
While I am at this, let me personally and publicly thank Ed for his many years of public service, and for his pleasant sense of humor -which I always enjoyed. He did the right thing stepping out the race. Sometimes you just have to make way for the young(er) folks.
Now, if only Congressman Charlie Rangel could get the same memo Ed Towns got? Charles Rangel is like an amiable old relative who came to your house for Thanksgiving dinner (only), and is still there Memorial Day weekend: much to your chagrin.
Let me cut to the chase: come next month Hakeem Jeffries will be the new congressman. It wouldn't even be a close election. I don't even want to elaborate on this: that's how much I feel about the race. Stick a fork in Charles: he is done; but I am glad he is running though- and that's another story/lol.
In the new configuration, this district has almost thirty per cent whites. On Election Day that number will be about forty per cent (or higher) of the turnout. Do I really have to explain why I am finding this race boring? The white-vote alone will destroy Barron's hopes for getting to play on the CSPAN House-stage.
What is painful to me are the things this campaign hasn't brought out. Where are the big ideas for creative public policy? Where is the display of imaginative political thinking (Mugabe and Chavez at a candidate-announcement rally/geeze)? Where are the intellectual constructs that could illuminate our way to better government? Where are innovative ideas for dealing with a changing global economic order? Where are the simple notions demonstrating even a basic understanding of contemporary economics (capitalist or other)? Where is the articulation for efficiency in the public sector and fairness in the private sector? Where is the urgency needed for dealing with the metastasizing black community? Where are the verbal prescriptions for dealing with the many environmental, societal, economic, political and cultural ills: commonplace in contemporary USA
And I can go on, and on, and on, and on: like the Energizer bunny in heat; or like a teenager's penis on Viagra; but it wouldn't change a thing.
This has been the minstrel-show variety of a political campaign. And I guess we really shouldn't be surprised. We were prepped for this; no? After all: life is a stage. Or is it always for certain people?
The question becomes this: why do some of us advance ourselves for public office? Is it because we are intellectually and morally equipped to understand and face the challenges presented; or is it for reasons of ego, glamour, media-clamor and glory? You shouldn't seek public office if you refuse to think honestly and objectively. And that should go for any and everyone.
Look; I am not sure you are catching my drift here. Needless to say, I have run the risk of being condemned for the things I write: as per usual. C'est la vie!
Here we have two relatively talented individuals. One is militantly-aggressive but toxic; the other is a little too passive. In their own right they are both well-meant. One has left his potential in anachronistic jargon; the other is yet to realize his full potential. One has lost his way; the other is still searching. You can decipher this can't you?
Stay tuned-in folks; and bet the rent on a Hakeem Jeffries victory.
(Now tell me this isn't the column of the year? Let's hear what Gatemouth has to say.)


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Recently acquired by India's Tata Motors, Jaguar is currently embarking upon an unprecedented new chapter in its illustrious history. While the pivotal vehicle in determining Jaguar's ultimate fortunes will likely be the new XF luxury sedan, this legendary automaker's stunning XK Coupe and Convertible remain its most powerfully emotional driving statements. Sensational styling, impressive V8 engines (supercharged in the XKR variants, reviewed separately), and finely tuned suspensions allow these luxuriously appointed 2+2 grand tourers to vie for the attentions of potential upscale owners against prime competitors that include the BMW 650i, Lexus SC 430 and Porsche 911. As always, the Jaguars do it with a distinctly – and distinctive – British accent that gives them an abundance of sheer, unmitigated charisma.
If you favor premium sports cars that match sensual design cues with outstanding creature comforts and you will happily trade a measure of brute force for more sophisticated ride and handling characteristics, the only choice you'll need to make is for an XK Coupe or an XK Convertible.
Those whose tastes run to harder-edged supercars would likely find something with a German or Italian pedigree, or even America's bang-for-the-buck champ, the Chevrolet Corvette, better suited to their upscale desires. If what you really want is XK ambiance with a serious dose of attitude, consider one of its more powerful and more intense XKR counterparts.
Outside, the 2009 Jaguar XK gets a new Ultimate Black Metallic paint option, a Front Park Control system and power-folding side mirrors. The inside updates make the previously-optional 525-watt Premium Surround Sound System standard equipment, add SIRIUS Satellite Radio, a USB port, air-quality sensing auto-recirculation for the climate control and make Satin American Walnut veneers available.
Driving Impressions More sports car than supercar in either body style, the 2009 Jaguar XK embodies the Grand Touring ethos with a total package that's capable, comfortable and exceptionally rewarding, whether you're...in high-profile cruise or hard-charge mode. Tap the starter button and the potent V8 springs to life with a throaty, enthusiastic rumble. It's superbly complemented by the six-speed sequential automatic that plays a great support role in this quick-response team. Jaguar's Computer Active Technology Suspension (eCATS) instantaneously tunes the XK's shock absorbers to match changing cornering demands while maintaining impressive levels of ride comfort. Rounding out this stellar dynamic mix are well-mannered stability and traction controls, nicely weighted steering and confidence-inspiring anti-lock brakes. Caveats include modestly compromised driver sightlines, particularly in the Convertible with the top up, and a navigation-system display that can be difficult to read in bright sun. But those downsides pale when compared to the overall rewards either of these Jaguars delivers to anyone behind the wheel.
Impeccable sense of style
Coupe or Convertible, inside or out, there's something special about the XK's appearance that transcends mere automotive design and endows each of them with a captivating presence.
Aluminum-intensive construction
Extensive use of lightweight aluminum throughout the XK – from its exceptionally stiff bonded unit construction to its striking bodywork to its primary suspension bits – helps trim performance-robbing mass and optimize handling responsiveness and precision.
Contemporary with classic overtones, the XK interior has a bounty of high-tech elements framed by polished hardwoods and supple hand-stitched leather. Its driver-oriented layout incorporates white-on-black analog main gauges split by a supplemental information display complemented by a logically arrayed center stack with audio and climate controls and topped by a seven-inch touch-screen for the standard navigation system. Although the cabin's somewhat intimate proportions will easily accommodate six-foot-plus occupants up front, its rear seats are suitable mainly for small children, briefcases or duffel bags. A liftback eases access to the Coupe's 10.6 cubic feet of cargo space, while the Convertible's trunk can stow a maximum of 10.0 cubic feet with the top up, less with it tucked away.Exterior
Few cars of any kind can match the exotic visual character of the 2009 Jaguar XK's sleekly contoured aluminum bodywork. Classic long-nose/short-deck proportions impart a sporting flair to both the Coupe and Convertible that hearkens back to the marque's legendary E-Type. A large grille with bright mesh insert, prominently flared fenders and 19-inch cast-alloy wheels wrapped in Z-rated tires sized 245/40 in front and 275/35 in the rear serve as primary accent ingredients in this styling recipe that's guaranteed to turn heads, whether it's the sleek Coupe, or the Convertible with the power-activated soft top that raises and lowers in 20 seconds at the press of a button.
Function and fashion elegantly interface in the stunning XK package. It starts with rich leather and wood or aluminum accents plus a full complement of power assists, including 10-way power front seats. Richening the mix are dual-zone automatic climate control, DVD-based navigation and a 525-watt Alpine Surround Sound audio with Dolby Pro Logic II circuitry. Supporting the XK's 300-horsepower V8 and paddle-shifted six-speed automatic is Jaguar's sport-tuned Computer Active Technology Suspension (eCATS), variable damping and driver-selectable stability and traction controls. Safety features include powerful anti-lock disc brakes with Emergency Brake Assist, front and front-side airbags and active anti-whiplash front head restraints, plus automatic-deploying rollover hoops on the Convertible.
Jaguar offers three XK upgrade groups. The Luxury Package includes soft-grain leather trim, a leather-covered instrument panel, 16-way power seats with adjustable bolsters and a leather-wrapped and heated steering wheel, while the Aluminum Luxury Package swaps wood-grain interior accents for aluminum dimpled veneers and replaces the standard 19-inch aluminum wheels with 20-inch alloys. Choosing the Advanced Technology Package brings corner-following Active Front Lighting and distance-maintaining Adaptive Cruise Control. Stand-alone extras include alternative 19-inch or 20-inch wheels, a Bowers & Wilkins Premium Signature speaker system and either dimpled aluminum or (at no charge) the choice of Burl Walnut or Satin American Walnut veneers.
The 2009 Jaguar XK variants share an identical 4.2-liter all-aluminum V8. Jaguar's sophisticated 32-valve double-overhead-cam engine makes 300 horsepower, 310 pound-feet of torque and uses variable intake-valve timing to spread that output over a broad rev range. The responsive ZF six-speed sequential automatic transmission includes a Sport mode that delivers lightning-quick upshifts and downshifts through a pair of levers mounted on the steering wheel, and incorporates a throttle-blipping feature to smooth transitions on the downshifts. While both XKs share 16/25 mpg city/highway EPA marks and a top speed of 155 mph, the 3,671-pound Coupe can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds, while the 3,759-pound Convertible needs 6.0 seconds to hit that mark.
4.2-liter V8
300 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
310 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4100 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/25
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Jaguar XK Series vehicles for sale near you.
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By Jaime on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 16,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive!"
Cons: "None"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I own a 2013 XKR-S. This car is beautiful and an absolute blast to drive. The exhaust emits a guttural growl. I get a lot of positive comments and attention from people when I drive this car."
27 people out of 53 found this review helpful
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By Steele on Friday, March 21, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 42,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Look, performance, durablitly, look, pizazz."
Cons: "For what the car is made to be, none."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is one of only a few cars that will consistently put a smile on your face. This is a beautiful car inside and out! My car is 5 years old now and shows almost no signs of wear. The quality in this car is amazing, both in fit and finish, performance, and durability. This car has held up far better than I expected, nothing but oil changes and it literally looks new still with 42k on it now. This is not a thinly veiled race car though. Even with 420 horsepower, this car won't slam you into to the seat like a full-out sports car of similar power. This car is super smooth, yet still handles extremely well in the corners for a car with such a compliant ride. The shifts are quick and seamless, even under hard acceleration you can barely feel them. However, if you want a stiff ride, blinding acceleration, and all out performance at the cost of comfort then this is probably not your car. If you want one of the sexiest cars on the road, one that turns heads everywhere you go, one that will fly by most any car on the road with a simple touch of the gas (at speed this car flies!) but still one of the most comfortable cars around, one that can be driven and holds up to daily use, and a supercar for a steal of a price, than this is your car!"
24 people out of 35 found this review helpful
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By Dristain on Saturday, March 01, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 28,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Iconic styling, light weight aluminum, VERY plush"
Cons: "Everyone wants to look at it and ask questions."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This car is quite nimble and offers great power. Very comfortable seats, stunning wood work. Amongst it's competitors, this car is cheap to keep as it requires maintainance once a year or at every 12000 miles. The tuned exhaust is very seductive. Mine is Salsa Red with Oyster/Ivory. After driving Mercedes Benz cars for so long, this is a refreshing change and it's nice that when I stop by the service department, it's usually just to say hello."
7 people out of 11 found this review helpful
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By Bandy on Thursday, February 20, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 30,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Awesome power but very controllable"
Cons: "The sat-nav absolutely sucks!!!"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have owned high end Mercedes before, this Jaguar is my best car by far. It's power is awesome but never feels unsafe and the ride is not too hard, unlike some pure play sports cars. This is definitely a grand tourer and ideal for the quintessential "road trip". But the best thing by far is the fact that it is dead drop gorgeous - one of the hottest looking cars ever, sleek, sophisticated and stylish. The only downside comes with the toys, the sound system is great but the GPS is an absolute nightmare."
2 people out of 3 found this review helpful
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By Cheesehead on Saturday, January 18, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 31,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Beautiful design, performance, good gas mileage"
Cons: "Not a car for snowy conditions"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Having owned 36 cars in my lifetime, including Porsches, BMWs, Mercedes and many varieties of Japanese cars, this is the best car that I have owned. It is also one of the most reliable. The performance is outstanding as is the build quality and the luxury and quietness of the cabin, at least until it is floored."
4 people out of 10 found this review helpful
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By tcb on Friday, May 24, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fast, comfortable, rare, great looking"
Cons: "No back up camera"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"First, this car is strikingly beautiful. Wide track with huge tires all around, it looks like it's doing 100 sitting still. It's as fast as it looks and lives up to it's looks. The paddle shifters are a blast to use. They rev the engine up between shifts as if it were a manual transmission. I've had this car on the track a few times and it screams and handles like a race car. Fit & finish are superb. I love this car."
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Street View from the Burj Khalifa
You can now view Street View imagery from the world's tallest building the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The Street View trekker actually boarded one of the building's maintenance units to capture breathtaking views from the 80th floor.
There are also Street View images captured from the world's tallest observation deck on the 124th floor and some neck-aching views from the areas around the Burk Khalifa.
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Photo essay captures essence of Dana Point's picturesque harbor.
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Publish Date June 18, 2007
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Written by:3/8/2012 1:03 PM
By Steven Scott
Kevin Keller's wedding, Occupy Riverdale, digital comics leader – these days it seems there's nothing Archie isn't capable of. Archie's hometown of Riverdale is a lot of things to different people. For CEO Jon Goldwater it is "a diverse, welcoming and current Riverdale." THE HUFFINGTON POST talked with Goldwater on the present state of Archie Comics, which they describe as, "the most supportive and all-inclusive universe in comicdom." Not surprisingly, as the wedding of Kevin Keller in Life with Archie #16 proved that despite any criticism, the sold out issue has had overwhelming support from Archie's core fan base and beyond.
Ever since Goldwater took the reins of the company three years ago, there has been a concerted effort for Riverdale to reflect the world we live in. That included introducing openly gay teen Kevin Keller and, most recently, acknowledging the Occupy movement that's been sweeping the nation. These things are what make Archie Comics more relevant than ever in today's world and will continue to do so in the years to come. Archie may be rooted in nostalgia, but his future depends on keeping up with issues that affect all of us. Of course, that doesn't mean he's lost his sense of humor. In regards to the Occupy Riverdale story, Goldwater states, "It's still very much an Archie story, mind you. Jughead jokes about food and Reggie pokes fun at Archie, etc."
To sum it up, Goldwater puts it succinctly into words – "Our mantra, day in and day out, is 'Archie is everywhere.'"
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Noelle's background is multifarious in nature. Born of show business parents (father in radio, mother musician and singer), life was rarely boring! Noelle herself became a singer and dancer for some years when she was a youngster, giving it all up voluntarily to have her lovely daughter Chloe in '86.
The jobs she has had in order to keep the wolf from the door range from being a qualified dental nurse to a tiler, carpenter, interior designer and hairdresser.
Noelle came to Javea three years ago for a two week holiday following her daughter's move to Worcester University… and just sort of ignored the return ticket back to UK! She rediscovered her love of art and sat drawing portraits for a few months in and around Jávea which was when she was introduced to Bob James.
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Milk prices could reach record highs next month.
A number of things, including higher feed costs for cows and a higher demand for milk could contribute to an increase of 60 cents per gallon in March.
Prices would drop again in a few months after a new batch of calves reached peak milk production, but an even bigger price increase could be on the horizon.
The devastating drought in California could curb feed production for cows.
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Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: austerity, economy, Ireland, Irish GDP, Krugman, oil consumption, Paul Krugman, the austerity fairy
In a graph, via Paul Krugman:
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Brent, energy demand, North Sea, oil consumption, oil demand, oil price predictions, peak oil, the breaking point, US oil demand
Via Stuart Staniford's Early Warning:
However, it's also worth noting that the price required to make consumption decline has increased over time. In 2006-2007, prices of around $70 were enough to make oil consumption flatten and then decline. However, in late 2009 and 2010, similar prices obtained while consumption continued to rise. It took the rise to over $100 in spring 2011 to get consumption to start to decline again.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: architecture, arts, cars, counterfeiting, DHS, financial terrorism, forgery, fraud, fully clothed fascism, Naked Capitalism, politics, quotes, rule of law, see something say something, travel, TSA, WTF
Via Naked Capitalism, sign maker and photographer are unknown (to me).
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bike racing track, Boulder, Boulder velodrome, pista, track racing, velodrome
Employees given notice. Today (Sunday) is the last day. But there is a decent chance that the 'drome will persist under some new ownership situation.
R.I.P. Boulder Velodrome? | 303Cycling News.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: China, Hugo Chavez, PDVSA, Rafael Ramirez, Venezuela
Venezuela will construct three oil refineries in China, the state-run Venezuelan oil company PDVSA said, quoting Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez.
"Our goal is to give an impetus to Venezuela's energy cooperation with Asian countries, which is in line with President Hugo Chavez's policies aimed at building a multipolar world and diversifying the oil market," Ramirez was quoted as saying.
via Venezuela to Construct 3 Oil Refineries in China | Business | RIA Novosti.
Filed under: Bike of the Day | Tags: Norton commando, vintage motorcycle
Couldn't resist this one. Sorry about the poor quality of these Bike of the Day photos — Ipod photos. Not good.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: AT & T, Constitution of the United States, E911, illegal search and seizure, L-S, L-Site, mockery, privacy, private telephone conversations, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, WTF
This is old news, but I thought I'd post it just for giggles.
Speaking of old news. If the United States Constitution is no longer valid, maybe we should get a new one together.
Wiretaps cost hundreds of dollars per target every month, generally paid at daily or monthly rates. To wiretap a customer's phone, T-Mobile charges law enforcement a flat fee of $500 per target. Sprint's wireless carrier Sprint Nextel requires police pay $400 per "market area" and per "technology" as well as a $10 per day fee, capped at $2,000. AT&T charges a $325 activation fee, plus $5 per day for data and $10 for audio. Verizon charges a $50 administrative fee plus $700 per month, per target.
Data requests for voicemail or text messages cost extra. AT&T demands $150 for access to a target's voicemail, while Verizon charges $50 for access to text messages. Sprint offers the most detailed breakdown of fees for various kinds of data on a phone, asking $120 for pictures or video, $60 for email, $60 for voice mail and $30 for text messages.
All four telecom firms also offer so-called "tower dumps" that allow police to see the numbers of every user accessing a certain cell tower over a certain time at an hourly rate. AT&T charges $75 per tower per hour, with a minimum of two hours. Verizon charges between $30 and $60 per hour for each cell tower. T-Mobile demands $150 per cell tower per hour, and Sprint charges $50 per tower, seemingly without an hourly rate.
For location data, the carrier firms offer automated tools that let police track suspects in real time. Sprint charges $30 per month per target to use its L-Site program for location tracking. AT&T's E911 tool costs $100 to activate and then $25 a day. T-Mobile charges a much pricier $100 per day.
… an AT&T spokesperson referred me to the company's privacy policy, pointing out a specific line that reads, "We do not sell your personal information to anyone for any purpose. Period."
via These Are The Prices AT&T, Verizon and Sprint Charge For Cellphone Wiretaps – Forbes.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bicycle, bicycling, bike helmets, bike safety, cycling, deceleration, g-forces, Hovding, invisible bike helmet, invisible helmet, safe cycling
… Designed to inflate like an airbag in the event of a collision.
By Hovding.
Here's how it works: Sensors in the collar detect unusual movements by the wearer. Upon impact, the sensors trigger a gas inflator that pumps air into an airbag that's folded into the collar, which fully inflates around the head it in 0.1 seconds. Hövding, which is available in Europe for SEK3,998 (about $595), weighs about 1 1/2 lbs. and uses a rechargeable battery. It must be turned on. About one hour before the battery runs out, it makes a "battery low" sound.
Via http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-04-26/an-invisible-bike-helmet-from-sweden
I see a little problem with this. "Unusual head movements…" There is a fair bit of head movement in normal non-crashy cycling, so the Device would have to be calibrated to ignore all that. In the event of a solo wreck during which the front wheel is suddenly removed from beneath the rider (a relatively common path to head injury for bicyclists), for example, when a rider totally wipes out on black ice or a wet streetcar rail, the first sign of "unusual head movement" that would be detected by the Device could very well be that of the head impacting the pavement structure. In other words, too late. And so the rider is injured twice, first by slapping the skull onto the pavement structure, and second by paying six-hundred bucks for an invisible helmet that inflates only after the collision has occurred, thus launching the injured rider's head off the ground rudely with further negative consequences to his or her neck and overall temperment. However, it may do quite well at detecting sudden accelerations involved with collision with a motor vehicle or fixed object.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Douglas, energy, fracking, Natural gas, natural gas drilling, Niobrara, Niobrara shale, shale gas, shale plays, tight gas, Wyoming
Niobrara fights back.
An oil well blowout in Wyoming prompted 50 residents to evacuate their homes amid concern that a spewing cloud of natural gas could explode.
Gas continued to erupt from the ground Wednesday after the blowout Tuesday afternoon five miles northeast of Douglas in east-central Wyoming. Witnesses told television station KCWY-TV they could hear the roaring gas from six miles away.
Residents evacuate after gas leaks from Wyo. well.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: oil production, oil supply, peak oil
Fact: higher oil prices have been a "transitory phenomenon" according to US policy makers and many US economists since 2005.—
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Judy Dench was great as M! However she should not have been in the prequel/reboot. The original M was a man - she even alludes to him being her predecessor in Goldeneye and yet now she is his predecessor and she promoted Bond... Plus the progession of the character from a 'bean-counter' to a much more savvy M is taking place in reverse. Nerds can't cope with such discontinuity!
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It's too early to call Hector Lombard a bust, but in his UFC debut, he was certainly a disappointment. The hyper-aggressive fighter who boasted 13 first-round knockouts during his 25-fight unbeaten streak was nowhere to be found, instead electing to fight a passive style of counter striking against Tim Boetsch, and never scrapping the plan even when it became clear it wasn't working.
It could have simply been a case of the octagon jitters. Lombard had been anticipating this day for years -- dating back to his first rumored arrival in 2007 -- and when it finally arrived, he was in a co-main event. And before he knew it, people were booing him.
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Except for their ages, the parallels between Condit and Lombard at the times of their arrivals are eerily similar. And as we know now, things turned out pretty well for Condit.
After the Kampmann loss, he beat Jake Ellenberger. And then Rory MacDonald, and Dan Hardy, and Dong Hyun-Kim and Nick Diaz, on the way to the UFC interim welterweight title.
Fans have short memories. For a time, Condit was considered one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, a real finisher. But a tactical game plan against Diaz, which admittedly may have gone too far, turned many against him. And against him, they have stayed, even though prior to that, he'd knocked out Kim and Hardy and even today's wunderkind, MacDonald.
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Lombard has the chance to turn it around, too. The difference between the two is that Lombard is short on time. He's already 34 years old, and even though he hasn't yet been robbed of his hand speed, those days are coming faster than he would hope. So if his UFC 149 performance was an aberration, if it was simply the nerves of the moment getting to him, he should have a chance to win over the critics he lost.
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Lombard only has to do what he's done all these years: let his hands go. While some will be ready to write him off now, let's not go digging his career grave just yet. His first fight might have been a bust, but that doesn't mean his UFC career will be, too.


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Dreadful! I absolutely CANNOT fathom peoples' giving this series such glowing reviews!
Well, there is not much to say about this book. Really. If you liked the first book, you'll like this one. If you didn't... well, you might or might not like this one. The writing style, fortunately or not, remains the same (and personally, I have no problems with Martin's writing style). In this book you'll find the exact same elements that made the first book so good: political intrigues, betrayal, epic fights and some magic.
There are two new points of view in this book (and this may be a spoiler, so you might not want to read what I'm about to say): Davos, who will show you the story on Stannis Baratheon's point of view, and Theon Greyjoy, who no longer follows Robb Stark and chose to be on his own side.
One of the things that I liked about this book is that the character are actually growing more mature. It is a slow and painful process, yet everything is quite enjoyable. I got to like several characters I couldn't stand, like Catelyn and Sansa Stark. Some points of view are slightly boring at the beginning, but as the action goes on, their story arcs becomes very interesting.
This review is going to be brief, because really...? What is there to say? It's more of the same excellent writing that follows on from "A Game of Thrones."
Presumably you're only reading this review because you've read the first book. If you didn't like the first one then don't bother with this one. It's more of the same.
BUT if you read and loved the first book, then you need to read this one, because it's more of the same.
I fall into the second camp.
Love this series.
A Clash of Kings picks up right where A Game of Thrones left off. Now Westeros in the midst of war. And everyone is trying to survive.
I'm enjoying this sweeping epic of survival and battle, of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Trying to guess who'll die next. The characters are growing on me. They're complex, complicated, filled with greys and contradictions. And there's the mystery of the direwolves unfolding.
At the opening of the book, I wanted Bran to be king. Love Bran. He'd make a great king. Then I wanted Jon to be king. I think I still do. I think this means these two are my favorite characters. Though I do love Arya's character as well.
I was hoping Catelyn's character would have more of a role in this installment. In the first, she was a bit on the sidelines, the mother, the wife. She did affect the storyline with her kidnapping of Tyrion, and she has had a more important role since. She works hard to balance her relationship with her son now that he's king, but she is still the mother, the daughter, the sister. When she went south, she did have a hand in things, and she made all the difference for Brienne, but still, she feels like a secondary character where she could be so much more. But she keeps losing and losing -- what will she become if she has nothing left to lose?
I wonder about the girls, Arya and Sansa. After all they've gone through, who will they be when it's all over? How will their relationship with each other have changed? They are not the same people who left Winterfell. Not even the same as who they were when they last saw each other. Sansa is learning to lie better, to trust no one. Arya is learning to hold her tongue, to hide herself. If they survive, they might not recognize each other.
Tyrion is a puzzle. I can't determine if he's in fact good at heart or as bad as the rest. Likely something in between. He tries to play both sides, so he'll hopefully end up on the winning side. His overall plan is not to do what's right, but to protect his family, though he's concerned first for himself. He wishes his sister dead - because he thinks she's evil or otherwise? - but she's his sister, so he won't kill her -- not out of any sense of guilt or wrongness, but because he'd be cursed. Yet he has honor the others don't have and tries to bring some of that to the court.
The end actually brought me some relief. A well-deserved end for Theon - grr! - and to see Bran with his third eye open, and he and his companions safe, well, can't say the author only lives off our misery. Now if only his mother would know he and his brother are alive!
I can't wait to see what the next book brings for these characters. This one ended with much more of a cliffhanger, with Jon taken, Bran and company splitting off, Sansa waiting for escape, and Arya having just ran off. Oh, and Tyrion badly injured. I guess the only resolution we get is the war ending. But the Lannisters are still in power. And that will not do.
Just wait till they all find out the comet really does mean Dragons. Everything is going to change when Dany makes it to Westeros.
Wow! I watched the HBO mini-series of the first book before reading it. I was sorry about that as it almost made it a re-read. My wife had warned me, since she felt the same way. Still, the first book was well worth reading as it added a lot of depth that no mini-series could hope to include. Now I've managed to read the 2d book before the next installment & I'm glad I did.
The world, characters, & plots continue to expand & deepen. For all the twists & turns, there is a very logical, character based reason. Martin creates this by writing each chapter from a particular character's perspective. I don't know that I've ever read a novel or series with so many characters I can readily identify with, both male & female. They're good & bad by turns & always so human. Even those I like the best have hard decisions to make & they're not always the choices I want them to, but they make sense within their frame of reference.
On to the next, [b:A Storm of Swords|62291|A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)|George R.R. Martin|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1322134393s/62291.jpg|1164465], & I'm sure it won't disappoint.
Martin manages very well to have satisfying volume completion and satisfying character arcs within the volume—slightly less well than in the first book, but still remarkably well considering how difficult it is.
Once again Martin treats us to a magnificent tapestry that is, at once, both stunningly detailed and amazing in its ability to draw the reader into its grasp.
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Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0553579908, Mass Market Paperback)How does he do it? George R.R. Martin's high fantasy weaves a spell sufficient to seduce even those who vowed never to start a doorstopper fantasy series again (the first book--A Game of Thrones--runs over 700 pages). A Clash of Kings is longer and even more grim, but Martin continues to provide compelling characters in a vividly real world.
The Seven Kingdoms have come apart. Joffrey, Queen Cersei's sadistic son, ascends the Iron Throne following the death of Robert Baratheon, the Usurper, who won it in battle. Queen Cersei's family, the Lannisters, fight to hold it for him. Both the dour Stannis and the charismatic Renly Baratheon, Robert's brothers, also seek the throne. Robb Stark, declared King in the North, battles to avenge his father's execution and retrieve his sister from Joffrey's court. Daenerys, the exiled last heir of the former ruling family, nurtures three dragons and seeks a way home. Meanwhile the Night's Watch, sworn to protect the realm from dangers north of the Wall, dwindle in numbers, even as barbarian forces gather and beings out of legend stalk the Haunted Forest.
Sound complicated? It is, but fine writing makes this a thoroughly satisfying stew of dark magic, complex political intrigue, and horrific bloodshed. --Nona Vero
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Five separate factions vie for control of the realm of the late Lord Eddard Stark, while an ancient form of magic, an everlasting winter, and an unearthly army threaten to return.
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