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Brown Bird Brown Ale - Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
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Ratings: 90 | Reviews: 26 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by mltobin:
3.75/5 rDev 0%
04-20-2014 01:17:58 | More by mltobin
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New York
3.78/5 rDev +0.8%
A: A medium brown beer with good clarity. The head has decent retention with a light-tan creamy foam.
S: Moderately nutty and toasty with a light bit of carmel. Moderately-light citrus hops aroma.
T: A medium amount of malt flavors with some roastiness, toast and light caramel and chocolate flavors. There is a light hops flavor and moderate hops bitterness. The balance is slightly malty with a medium-dry finish.
M: Medium bodied with moderately-strong carbonation and a some creaminess.
O: A malt driven American Brown with less hops flavor and aroma than most, that seems to borrow a bit from the English browns in style.
02-18-2013 22:02:22 | More by MadScientist
3/5 rDev -20%
04-20-2014 13:57:38 | More by Fcip78
3.63/5 rDev -3.2%
Appearance: chestnut brown in color, 1 inch head, clear, high carbonation
Smell: caramel and coffee
Taste: nut, light toasted malt, caramel, and coffee
Mouthfeel: medium bodied, medium carbonation, nice mix of sweet and bitter
Overall:Nice and malty. The nut comes through in places and it drinks like an English Brown Ale at times. Above average to good and certainly sessionable. There are others I would choose first in the style, but this is a quality brew.
12-26-2012 15:53:25 | More by tigg924
New York
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
11-07-2012 02:35:27 | More by Milkysunshine
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev 0%
09-16-2012 19:16:37 | More by SPRichard
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -6.7%
06-30-2012 11:48:38 | More by acurtis
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev 0%
10-05-2013 20:30:27 | More by JMS1512
New York
3.93/5 rDev +4.8%
12oz bottle poured into a snifter.
A: Pours a clear dark ruby brown with a one finger off white head. Not very much visbile carbonation. Head dissipates in a minute or so and leaves no lacing.
S: Roasted malt, chocolate and a nuttiness dominate the aroma. Dark fruits, hazelnut and a hint of vanilla.
T: Pretty balanced brew, not overwhelming with flavor but certainly enjoyable. Chocolate malts take the lead, slight bitterness. Rounded out with a roasted malt aftertaste. Good english brown characteristics.
M: Fairly light on the tongue, on the lower end in the carbonation department. Pretty easy drinking with the low abv. Something to session with.
Overall another tasty brew from this impressive brewery. The aroma is the best and I wish the flavor was kicked up a notch or so to match.
02-02-2013 22:19:40 | More by CloudStrife
3.75/5 rDev 0%
07-27-2014 01:29:19 | More by Griffith
New York
3.15/5 rDev -16%
A - Light brown pour with a caramel color foam. Strong carbonation; could have passed for soda when I got the glass. Not sure I like that.
S - Smells of light malts, some toffee, and fresh grain. As it warmed there was a bit of caramel in the scent.
T - Seemed a bit bland to me. Sure, there were some flavors of caramel & toffee but they were pretty tame and an otherwise "generic" brown ale. Not much better than a Newcastle, which isn't a horrible thing but not what you want your flagship brown ale to taste like.
M - Okay if you don't mind the heavy carbonation feel. It is a very sessionable ale that is easy to drink and does have plenty of flavor.
O - I can't separate this from many of the easy to get brown ales out there. I'd probably pass on trying this again.
11-14-2012 18:41:54 | More by socon67
4.5/5 rDev +20%
11-10-2012 04:30:09 | More by Gonzoillini
New York
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
11-21-2012 23:59:26 | More by beerman999999
New York
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
Not sure if this is the same beer that I had on draught earlier this year.
Pours a clear brown color, some ruby highlights. The head is dense but short settles into a sparse cap.
The aroma has a nice nutty wood aroma. Some brown sugar and a raisin bread (minus the raisins) scent. Sweet and earthy.
The taste is bright for a brown ale. Honey and brown sugar sweetness are forefront. Good bready brown malt base with some light woody and nut notes. Some tea flavors but not strong enough to make this brown dry. No real evidence of a hop presence, which is ok.
Moderate feel with airy carbonation. Sweet on the palate. Finishes slightly dry.
This is a very flavorful brown, exactly what I think a brown should taste like. Not very hoppy like most American brown ales but I rather have this malty flavor that Brown Bird brings. Go get some.
07-29-2012 02:53:46 | More by Gmann
4/5 rDev +6.7%
12-21-2012 02:37:39 | More by Keith_R
New York
3/5 rDev -20%
06-30-2014 00:31:21 | More by sunofneurot
New York
3.95/5 rDev +5.3%
A: When held up to the light, this beer appears clear very dark amber in color and has a light amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a quarter finger high tan head that gradually died down that gradually died down, leaving large wispy patterns of bubbles on the surface and a collar around the edge of the glass.
S: There are aromas of nutty and toasted malts in the nose; smells of chocolate also become noticeable as the beer warms up.
T: Similar to the smell, the taste has flavors of chocolate, nutty and toasted malts in the nose.
M: It feels a bit shy of medium-bodied and slightly smooth on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This is a flavorful brown ale that is easy to drink and would probably make a good accompaniment to a burger.
05-12-2012 19:53:47 | More by metter98
New York
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
03-16-2014 23:48:51 | More by Matt_Felix
3.8/5 rDev +1.3%
A-Clear brown with a two finger white head, good deal of carbonation as well.
S-Roasted malt, nuts, caramel with some spice.
T-Starts with roasted malt, some nuts and a tad bit of caramel, not much bitterness though.
M-Light, a little watery, some carbonation.
O-A decent brown ale but not upper echelon, a tad too watery and could use some bitterness.
06-11-2012 16:12:58 | More by rlee1390
New York
4.04/5 rDev +7.7%
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a pint glass, served at cellar temp.
appearance: transparent cola brown with 1 finger offwhite head. hardly any lacing.
aroma: is that a cinnamon like aroma I detect. toasted malt and some earthy hops.
mouthfeel: a little better average.
taste: toasted malt with just a kiss of sweetness and some hoppy bitterness.
notes: very tasty. enough sweetness to balance the toasted malt and hops.
03-16-2013 00:19:43 | More by fx20736
New York
3.75/5 rDev 0%
10-24-2013 17:14:36 | More by bsm80x
4/5 rDev +6.7%
A - Pours a pretty dark brown quite clear with a 1/2 inch of sticky head that settles to a thick lace ring.
S - Ah yea brown malts, toasted almond, and a touch of roast.
T - Sweet and rather balanced with toasted almonds, toasted breads, chocolate cococa, and some roasty twang.
M - Medium bodied and chewy very on par with the style.
Overall again I am impressed with Captain Lawrence they make very good beers, on the cheap. This one is a great brown ale.
03-05-2013 22:09:56 | More by DrDemento456
New York
4.25/5 rDev +13.3%
01-09-2014 03:30:04 | More by ThatsThatDude
New York
3.5/5 rDev -6.7%
04-07-2014 02:47:03 | More by ConorGolden
New York
4/5 rDev +6.7%
07-16-2012 20:09:57 | More by Fahz
Brown Bird Brown Ale from Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
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Republican state Sen. Dewayne Bunch says three state representatives seemed stunned when he told them Monday evening that he would not seek re-election to another term.
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The other two, Republican Reps. Kevin Brooks and Eric Watson, both of Cleveland, said Tuesday they need more time to consider whether to face Bell in the 2010 GOP primary. Bunch told the House members of his decision at a regularly-scheduled meeting of the regional legislative delegation.
"This is an important decision and I'm really going to have to think and pray about it," said Watson, who noted that he would lose the seniority accumulated in the House, where he chairs one subcommittee and is vice chairman of another. "I want to be in the most effective position I can be for the people of the district."
Brooks told the Cleveland Daily Banner that it is "very important to earn the trust and support of the people I serve and ask them if they want me to move forward."
Bell said he had long had in mind the possibility of running for the Senate and instantly knew he should do so.
"I would never have run against Dewayne," he said. "But I had always thought that, if he decided to retire, I would run for the Senate. So it wasn't much of a surprise to my wife when I got home and said that is what I want to do."
Bunch, elected to the Senate in 2006 after serving previously in the House, said he sometimes regrets the loss of time with his family and in his law practice while in Nashville over the past 11 years.
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The UK IPv6 Task Force is holding an online survey to establish benchmarks on the deployment and awareness of the Internet Protocol. The results will provide key IP Policy metrics as the Internet transitions to the new Internet Protocol IPv6. The Surveys are being organised by the UK IPv6 Task Force participants including major IT industry, professional and user organisations. (Press Release)
UK IPv6 Deployment Conference, September 24th, Manchester UK. This event is being held concurrently with RIPE49. Full details are available here.
11 - 15 October 2004 - 5th ETSI IPv6 Plugtests: ETSI Plugtests Service are organizing interoperability events in all technologies. This year, for the 5th time, they are organising an IPv6 Interoperability event. This will take place from 11 - 15 October near Cannes (south of France). During this Plugtest event, TAHI, IRISA, ENST and G6Test will provide their test expertise, and it will be possible to apply for the IPv6 Ready Logo. NEC is also providing DHCPv6 tests.
Tim Chown has been awarded the IPv6 Forum Internet Pioneer Award for "leadership and vision to connect everyone to knowledge". "Tim has demonstrated since day one an impressive talent and leadership in the promotion of IPv6. Indeed, his work is an extraordinary example of what the IPv6 Forum Award promotes - connecting the world to knowledge." said Latif Ladid, IPv6 Forum president. Congratulations from the UK Task Force team!
"IPv6: The Wake Up Call" was the title of ISOC England's briefing held on the 21st May, 2003.
The UK IPv6 Task Force held its first public meeting, "IPv6 & the future of the Internet in the UK", on the 16th January 2003 with over 200 attendees. The evening event held at UCL, London included a series of presentations and an informal drinks reception sponsored by Cisco Systems.
The presentations, invitation and agenda from the event are now available in the Documents section.
The UK IPv6 Task Force also hosted the 2nd meeting of the EC IPv6 Task Force Phase II on the 17th January 2003 at UCL, London. Information from this event is on the EC IPv6 Task Force site.
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With The Ultimate Fighter, Season 15 finally coming to a close with the finale card tonight, it brings with it an amazing main event. Jake Ellenberger vs. Martin Kampmann is the kind of fight, in my mind's eye, that should happen three or four times a year, just for the entertainment value it is sure to bring. To say I'm excited for this bout is a huge understatement. In a recent TapouT Radio interview, Ellenberger gave his thoughts on the psychological aspect of a five round fight, as well as how he views his opponent.
*Note: Interviewer is either my co-host, Evan Shoman of TapouT Radio, or myself. When I don't conduct these interviews by myself, I just put "Interviewer" to eliminate having to bounce back and forth between three different names.
Interviewer: What are your thoughts leading into your fight with Kampmann?
Jake Ellenberger: Yeah, it's going to be a good fight. I'm very excited about it. You know, Martin's a nice guy, but even if we end up friends afterward, he's still gonna get his ass whooped. I'm coming to win baby.
Interviewer: What do you think of the typical fighter disclaimer of 'Yeah, he's a nice guy, but I'm going to beat the crap out of him'?
Jake Ellenberger: [laughs] There's a little comradery in the sport. A lot of people respect each other, but it is a fight, and you can't be best friends with everybody. At the end of the day, you're not in the sport unless you have somewhat of an ego. It's just a part of being a competitor. I've always been cool after a fight, maybe have a drink with my opponent or talk, but when it's game time, we're going out there to hurt each other. We're going out there to finish the fight. It's not an easy sport, and there's nothing pretty about it. There's a fine line between competition and friendship.
Interviewer: Do you feel he has any particular strengths that you might need to pay extra attention to in this fight?
Jake Ellenberger: I really don't judge my opponents. I know that kind of sounds weird. Fighting is so mental, and you're really pushing yourself. It ends up being a fight with yourself. I've grown so much as a fighter in the last year and a half, two years. I've really optimized my potential by knowing what I can do in this fight.
He wouldn't be here if he wasn't a well rounded guy. Everyone is tough at this level. I don't see any big holes in his game. I know what I can do, and I just want to show how I've grown over the last couple years. I'm just focused on my strategy.
Interviewer: Looking at your record, even before you came to the UFC, you've fought a who's who of the toughest guys in the sport. Do you kind of feel like this is where you're hitting your prime?
Jake Ellenberger: Yeah, absolutely. I think I've taken the hard road. I mean, there's really no easy fights, but I've grown a lot and learned a lot about myself. I just focus on putting in 110% to what I do. I do feel like this is my time. If I look at my career, these next couple years, it's all go. It's my time, for sure.
Interviewer: Have you done any special preparation for this fight, with it being five rounds?
Jake Ellenberger: I think more than anything, it's psychological. Three rounds, five rounds, 29 rounds...at the end of the day, you're going to get hit. You're going to get tired. It's a battle against yourself. I know I can push myself.
People talk about, 'Oh you looked real tired when you fought Diego.' Well, yeah, I was tired, because we were fighting. We were fighting really hard. That's what happens when you go and try to finish guys. At the same time, he's just as tired as I am.
It's definitely psychological. People try to pace themselves, "oh, I don't want to get tired', and yeah, you have to keep that in the back of your mind, because the fight could go five rounds, but it's still a fight. He's got to deal with my power. I try to finish fights. I don't like long fights. It's not exciting to just try to take people down and decision them. I'm always looking to finish.
Training sucked. The last 10 weeks haven't been fun, but I prepared myself for Friday night. I know I can go five rounds if I have to. It can wear on you, but if you don't let it frustrate or bother you, it's not going to make a difference.
Interviewer: Do you put much importance on getting the "of the night" bonuses?
Jake Ellenberger: Your first mission is to win. There's no guarantees, and there's very little stability in keeping your job. The only way to keep your job is to win. If you get a bonus doing it, that always helps, but my number one goal in a fight is not to entertain. It's to win.
Interviewer: Your teammate, Jason Miller, recently got cut from the organization. Do you feel added pressure to not only perform well in the octagon, but to keep yourself in a straight line outside of it, as well?
Jake Ellenberger: You have got to kind of worry about that a little bit. I guess I'm not as eccentric as Jason is, but you definitely have to keep in the back of your mind that there are no guarantees, especially in this business. You're not guaranteed a title fight. You're not guaranteed the next fight. There are so many variables, like injuries, that could end your career. For me, I'm just going to control what I can controol. I'm going to stay healthy and keep myself prepared.
It was kind of hard to watch Mayhem's fight. He's a good friend of mine. We see him train in the gym, and he's a phenomenal fighter. That just wasn't him. I wish people could really see how he trains. He's so much better than that. It's a little frustrating to see his scenario, and how that played out. I've got to keep that in mind for sure, that nothing is guaranteed.
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Trials & Litigation
Injured deputy sues 911 caller whose son-in-law was fatally shot by responders
By Stephanie Francis Ward
Aug 16, 2013, 03:54 pm CDT
Well I agree with the assessment of this matter. It is more of a courtesy to inform an officer of the possibility of violence, however given the nature of the job it is to be expected that there are very serious risks. And those risks appear to have increased significantly over the years.
However, the public must be able to rely and trust the officers when they call and we can't have the officers going around suing the community members, think what that would do to undermine the trust they have, what little is left and how it would affect the future of people phoning in for help.
Furthermore, I believe that more should be done to keep our officers informed of the new developments and dangers that await them out there, and I believe that far too often that intelligence is not properly fed or up to date and endangers the lives of our law enforcement across America.
By concernedcitizen on 2013 08 18, 2:08 am CDT
hmm.. what am I thinking oh yea 1L torts, I guess his attorney skipped the exception to premises liability called firefighter rule… I will be surprised if the judge allows this to get passed MTD
By David on 2013 08 19, 3:03 pm CDT
Bad idea. Telling 911 that a family member may be violent could likely result in an increased chance of that person being killed by the police. In fact, after a killing, the cops can well cite to the 911 call as further justification for a shooting.
By James Li on 2013 08 19, 3:04 pm CDT
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The people knelt upon the ground with awe:
And borne upon the necks of men I saw,
Like some great God, the Holy Lord of Rome.
Priest-like, he wore a robe more white than foam,
And, king-like, swathed himself in royal red,
Three crowns of gold rose high upon his head:
In splendour and in light the Pope passed home.
My heart stole back across wide wastes of years
To One who wandered by a lonely sea,
And sought in vain for any place of rest:
'Foxes have holes, and every bird its nest.
I, only I, must wander wearily,
And bruise my feet, and drink wine salt with tears.'
--Did You Know: Oscar Wilde was the second son born into an Anglo-Irish family, at 21 Westland Row, Dublin, to Sir William Wilde and his wife Jane Francesca Wilde. Jane was a successful writer, being a poet for the revolutionary Young Irelanders in 1848 and a life-long Irish nationalist.
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Pumpkins were artistic treats Friday at UMC where judges made their picks.
But the treats to eat were in the crock pots. About 500 employees gathered at the McInturff for lunch Friday to sample all kinds of chili in the hospital's annual chili cook-off. All that tasting brought in about $3500.
The money made will benefit the Children's Miracle Network.


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Latest News from Communication Arts & Sciences
From Seminar to HCR : A new paper from visiting Professor Ed Fink, PSU Alum Andy High, and CAS faculty Rachel Smith
In the fall of 2007, University of Maryland Professor, Ed Fink, taught a 1-credit seminar that was attended by CAS graduate students and faculty. Six years later, one of the research collaborations started in that seminar has been published in Human Communication Research (DOI: 10.1111/hcre.12038). The authors include Ed Fink, Andy High (PSU alum, currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa), and Rachel Smith (CAS faculty). The paper describes two experiments used to investigate the conditions under which a person seeks the support of others as an alternative to compliance or as a way to cope with being the target of an influence attempt.
NCA panel and new website honor memory of Herman Cohen
A panel of papers honoring Herman Cohen was accepted for NCA and is one of the ten panels that will be videotaped as part of NCA's Centennial Series/History project. Dr. Cohen, Professor Emeritus of Speech Communication, Penn State University, passed away on December 22, 2013. He enjoyed a wonderful academic career that began with his education at the University of Iowa from the late 1940s to the early 1950s and took him to positions at the University of Oregon, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and Penn State University in 1970, where he remained until his retirement in 1992. His primary interest was in the history of rhetorical theory, particularly the British and Scottish orators of the 18th Century. He was also interested in the origins and development of the study of communication studies as a formal academic discipline in American colleges and universities.
The panel, which includes PSU faculty Dennis Gouran and Dave Dzikowski, draws together former students, colleagues, mentees, and friends who were indelibly changed by Cohen's knowledge, wisdom, and humor and desire to honor Cohen's legacy with papers prepared in his honor. Don Boileau was a Cohen graduate student at the University of Oregon while working on his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the late 1960s. Bryan Horikami, Janet Reynolds Bodenman and Calvin Troup were his graduate students from Penn State University, as was Maureen Minielli. Minielli (then Montgomery) was Cohen's graduate research assistant on his history of the discipline book. Dave Dzikowski was Cohen's friend post-retirement, meeting with him every Thursday for coffee and discussion while he pursued his Ph.D. in Penn State's Department of Communication Arts and Sciences. Dennis Gouran was Cohen's close friend and colleague at Penn State for several decades. He and Cohen often conversed about the field, the department, and the news of the day. The papers proposed represent the two primary areas of Cohen specialization: Hugh Blair, and the history of the study of communication as an academic field.
A posthumous Academia.edu profile for Dr. Cohen was created by Maureen Minielli (a PSU graduate who studied with Tom Benson). It is available at http://pennstate.academia.edu/HermanCohen.
CAS prof Gastil writes op-ed on research showing civic impact of jury service
The od-ran in the Centre Daily Times and El Paso Times, which covers the county Gastil had conducted some of his jury research. The version that appeared locally in State College is online at
Grants for Graduate Students to Attend Frontiers of Democracy Conference
The McCourtney Institute for Democracy and the Center for Democratic Deliberation invite applications for small grants for graduate students interested in attending the Frontiers of Democracy Conference at Tufts University in Boston, July 16-18, 2014. This conference includes presentations and workshops featuring many of the leading figures in the deliberative democracy movement, including Peter Levine, David Matthews of the Kettering Foundation, and Penn State's own John Gastil.
Grants will be awarded to cover registration for the conference, travel and lodging, and other related expenses. Interested students should submit a brief (i.e. one-page) proposal with a paragraph summarizing their interest in the conference and a detailed budget, indicating the exact amount requested. Proposals should be submitted to Mike Hogan by May 1, 2014.
For more information, visit the conference website at:
Prof Gutgold publishes op-ed on technology, communication, and innovation
Nichola D. Gutgold is associate dean of academic affairs at Penn State's Schreyer Honors College and a professor of communication arts and sciences. Her essay appeared in the March 31 edition of the Centre Daily Times. Here's an excerpt:
When we think of the scholarly communication process, those of us who have worked our way through the promotion and tenure process of a research institution like Penn State are likely to think about the peer reviewed journal article. And why shouldn't we? For many decades, and still today, the peer reviewed journal article has been the main method of sharing our innovative and scholarly work. But in this age of digital communication when seeing a loved one is perhaps more likely to happen over Skype than it is over the dinner table, the notion of what it means to communicate is changing.
CDD Co-sponsors Local Public Issues Forum on Standardized Testing in Schools
A Centre County Public Issues Forum on the topic of standardized testing in schools will be held on Thursday, April 24 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in Schlow Centre Region Library.
The central question to be addressed is: "What is the purpose of assessment in our schools?" This question will be discussed from various vantage points, which are previewed in this front-page story in the Centre Daily Times. The forum aims to foster discussion about the role of standardized testing in schools, in light of recent major changes to the Pennsylvania law regarding state educational assessments.
This event, co-sponsored by the Center for Democratic Deliberation, is free and open to the public.
Get to Know Mary Mark in Liberal Arts Voices - Better Know An Adviser
Mary Mark advises multiple areas of studies including African Studies, African American Studies, Communication Arts and Sciences, Philosophy, and Woman's Studies.She has been at Penn State for 18 years...
For the full article, please visit Liberal Arts Voices
CAS associate professor Rachel Smith interviewed about her research on stigmas
"The things that made stigmas a more functional strategy thousands of years ago rarely exist," Smith says in the article. "Now, it won't promote positive health behavior and, in many cases, it could actually make the situation worse." The full article appears in Penn State News online.
Major gift to Penn State advances the study of democracy
This will provide the Institute for Democracy with a permanent endowment that will help fund student and faculty research and public outreach programs that elevate the quality of public discussions of important issues. In appreciation, the university is now using the name McCourtney Institute for Democracy. This Institute also works closely with the Center for Democratic Deliberation and the Center for American Political Responsiveness.
The full story is available online at Penn State News.
New article by CAS Grad student Soo Jung Hong published in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
By focusing on North Korean defectors' medical experiences in South Korea and their medical providers' experiences treating the defectors, this article considers the differences between the views of these two groups in regard to the causes of prescription non-adherence. The results suggest that (a) whereas the defectors tended to see their symptoms as being physical in nature, the medical providers often ascribed symptoms to psychological/socio-cultural influence; (b) whereas the defectors tended to trust in their ability to self-diagnose and in their belief systems established in North Korea, the medical providers tended not to place trust in these aspects; (c) whereas the defectors tended to view the available medical treatment as inappropriate for them, the medical providers often noted the presence of tolerant bacterial strains as causes of treatment failure; and (d) whereas the defectors felt that the treatment they received was slow and ineffective and attributed this to capitalism, the medical providers felt that the defectors failed to understand the concept of staged treatments. Based on the findings, some solutions are suggested to address the complex issue of North Korean defectors' prescription non-adherence in terms of subjective/objective health assessments and patient-centered care. North Korean defectors' established health beliefs/lack of medical knowledge based on their previous medical and cultural experiences gave rise to beliefs and practices associated with medicine that differ significantly from those of the health providers and that have the potential to severely compromise the defectors' health. Therefore, therapy negotiation and appropriate education are suggested as possible solutions, and as an agenda, the notion of civic friendship is addressed. Implications for medical practice, prevention, and intervention are also discussed.
For full details, see the article online at:
Affordable Summer Studies in Vienna, Austria
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CAS PhD Davis Houck featured in NYTimes article on civil rights history
Full text of story appears at
For more info on Davis Houck
CAS graduate student Kretsinger-Harries publishes new article on public memory of the Civil War
This essay examines the 1959 controversy over whether and how to commemorate the centennial of abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. I argue that the controversy arose because commemorating Brown's raid challenged prominent U.S. public memories of the Civil War that excluded slavery and the continued existence of white supremacy. I analyze the discursive fıelds into which the centennial commemoration entered: the heroic, patriotic, and unifying narratives of the war championed by the national organizations tasked with commemorating the Civil War centennial, and discourses of the civil rights movement and the black press that demanded a repudiation of white supremacy and the recognition of African Americans as equal citizens. Ultimately, I contend that the rhetoric that surrounded the Harpers Ferry raid commemoration sheds light on how the civil rights movement not only challenged white supremacy in its conservative form, but also pushed against the moderate and liberal manifestations of white supremacy that were embedded in the commemoration of the Harpers Ferry raid.
Full citation of the article is Kretsinger-Harries, Anne C., "Commemoration Controversy: The Harpers Ferry Raid Centennial as a Challenge to Dominant Public Memories of the U.S. Civil War," Rhetoric & Public Affairs 17.1 (2014), 67-103.
For full details, see the article online at:
CAS doctoral student Bergmaier wins IAH Summer Residency
CAS doctoral student Bryan Blankfield receives grant from the Roosevelt Institute
CAS doctoral student Bryan Blankfield received a $750 grant from the Roosevelt Institute to continue research at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, New York. The grant will allow Bryan to complete his dissertation, which examines FDR's rhetorical use of his Scottish terrier, Fala, and the American public's response. It's yet more proof that Nixon wasn't the first President to use a dog for rhetorical purposes.
For more information on the FDR library, visit it online.
CAS professor Parrott finds that math anxiety shapes how we process messages about genetically modified foods
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- People who feel intimidated by math may be less able to understand messages about genetically modified foods and other health-related information, according to researchers.
"Math anxiety, which happens when people are worried or are concerned about using math or statistics, leads to less effort and decreases the ability to do math," said Roxanne Parrott, Distinguished Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences and Health Policy and Administration. "Math anxiety also has been found to impair working memory."
The researchers found that math anxiety led to a decrease in comprehension for people who read statistics in a message about genetically modified foods, while an increase in skills in math and a confidence in those skills led to better comprehension.
For the full PSU News Article Click Here
For the full Scholarly Article Click Here
CDD Fellows to Present Research at CAS Colloquium
The Center for Democratic Deliberation fellows will present their research at the Communication Arts and Sciences Colloquium on Friday, February 28 at 3:35 p.m. in 158 Willard, University Park Campus. This event is free and open to the public.
The colloquium will feature the following presentations:
"RE: Invention--Transforming the First Canon for the Age of Peer Production"
Kristopher M. Lotier, CDD Fellow
"Rhetoric & Nomisa"
Billy Saas, CDD Fellow
"'To Willie with Compliments': Disclosing and Concealing World War I in Battle of the Somme"
John Minbiole, Rock Ethics Fellow
"'I Welcome This Debate': Secrecy, Disclosure, and Metadeliberation in the Edward Snowden Saga"
Mike Bergmaier, CDD Fellow
PSU alumni Larry and Lynne Brown endow the Democracy Medal
The Democracy Institute works in partnership with the Center for Democratic Deliberation and the Center for American Political Responsiveness to advance our understanding of democracy in the U.S. and abroad.
For the full details, see the story on Penn State Live:
CAS hiring full-time lecturers to teach public speaking
Full-time lecturers will teach undergraduate courses in Communication Arts & Sciences. A MA degree in a related field is required. Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in the discipline may also be assigned to teach upper level undergraduate courses, but our principal need is for teaching public speaking. The start date for these positions is August 2014. These are one year, non-tenure track appointments with the possibility of reappointment. Full-time lecturers normally teach three courses per semester, but those capable of teaching four sections per semester may be invited to do so at a proportionately higher salary. Applications received by March 1 will be assured of consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted electronically at www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch (job # 41858). Include (1) a formal letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job, (2) a curriculum vitae with three references listed, (3) and evidence of teaching effectiveness. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Former CAS professor Gene White has passed away
Gene White taught in our department for decades, and he retired in 1986. Several of his colleagues and former students contributed chapters to a volume in his honor, American Rhetoric: Context and Criticism. More details are provided in the obituary that appeared in the February 13, 2014 edition of the Centre Daily Times.
Read more here: CDT Obituary
Eugene Edmond White Eugene Edmond White, Ph.D., 94, passed away on February 6, 2014, in Ocala, Fla. Author of more than 40 professional articles and books on Puritan rhetoric and the history and criticism of American public address.


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(Newsmax) House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) with the support of other intolerant Congressional Democrat/Progressive-Fascists now want to stifle the free speech they disagree with, by amending the First Amendment when it is engaged in by a corporation as opposed to individuals
Under Congressional Democrats broad definition "corporation" may very well include news organizations such as Fox News, Wall Street Journal, Talk Radio Network which broadcasts Political Conservative news commentators Laura Ingraham, Michael Savage etc.
If successful, what may be the next Civil Right they'll want to restrict? The Second Amendment?


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but in the end, looking back over his grades for the past couple of years, you come away realizing he just screws up too many games, and too many key plays to make the dark green. I am a bit of a Romo apologist because at times he's genuinely brilliant, but how many times can you trust he'll play more consistently before you give up?
excerpted from this PFF article convinces me that PFF is indeed biased against Romo. Note that he says "looking back over his grades," so our author has not actually gone back and reviewed the play data, but merely what PFF graders said, so I am not directly trying to bash the Author, here. Clearly, however, PFF lays a lot of blame on Romo for lost games.
But here are the facts of the matter from Captain Comeback's (Scott Kacsmar) latest Bleacher Report article (yes, I said Bleacher Report, sue me):
Yet, the backbreaking interception thrown in the fourth quarter in Week 17 is just the type of ammo the detractors need to keep putting down one of the league's top-10 quarterbacks.
That was the 10th time in his career Romo turned the ball over in a clutch situation like that (down 0-8 points in the fourth quarter or overtime and lost the game). Drew Brees has done that 20 times in his career. Philip Rivers has done it 22 times, including 13 times in his last 27 games.
Romo makes mistakes, at worst on a par with some of the best QBs in the league. If you count games where he's leading when it happens (Kacsmar only counted turnovers when behind), Romo has 12 turnovers in the 4th Qtr or OT leading to a loss. For comparison Brady has done it 17 times, Brees 21, Roethlisberger 18, Rivers 23, Peyton and Eli 15 and 16 respectively. For guys that have played less games than Romo: Schaub 10, Flacco 11, ARod 8, Matt Ryan 6. (NOTE: Peyton Manning's # are from 2000 forward, leaving out his first two years)
Isn't that the standard? Isn't that the issue? Tony Romo will get you close but break your heart, and he does it more than an "elite" NFL QB should. Let's see how often he really does break your heart, shall we? and let's actually compare that to other QBs in the same time frame.
Percentage of "clutch turnovers for loss" in games started:
Peyton Manning 7.8% (this number corrected from first draft)
Ryan 7.8%
Brady 9.7%
Rodgers 10.3%
Eli Manning 11.9%
Schaub 12.3%
Brees 12.4%
Romo 12.9%
Flacco 13.7%
Roethlisberger 14.3%
Rivers 20.5%
Rex Grossman (for comparison) 27.7% (my opinion has always been that Grossman *is* the QB people think Romo is)
and, also for comparison, a couple of "bus drivers":
Andy Dalton 18.75%
Alex Smith 17.3%
There's some pretty clear information there.
1st off, it's noteable that some famous bus drivers are notably good at giving away games. One would think that the lower expectations on them have more to do with their supposed safety factor than the actual outcomes.
Secondly I'll point out the "under 10% group" -- Brady, Peyton, and Ryan. Ryan is the only moderate surprise here, but given that he does have a high percentage of wins in bad QB performances, perhaps his team has bailed him out? And indeed, a quick check shows that Ryan drops like a stone in this list when you take away the stipulation of it being a loss, with nearly as many actual turnovers as Romo and a much higher percentage. Brady, too, goes way down this list when it isn't limited to losses, landing just slightly ahead of Romo -- I cite this as further support of OCC's excellent research into QBs who are helped by their team.
Then we have Rodgers, again in a class by himself, but this time it's the second tier.
Then there's a 3rd tier of "not blowing games" where we have a cluster of so-called "Clutch" QBs in the 12-14% range. Nestled neatly in the middle of that group is our own Tony Romo. Less likely to deliver a heartbreaking loss than recent Superbowl MVPs Flacco and Roethlisberger, and only slightly more likely to than elite Drew Brees, underrated (truly) Matt Schaub, and google's "Mr. Clutch" himself, Eli Manning.
Rivers is not even in the same ball park as any of these guys and is closer to Grossman than he is to Romo, yet we have been told (not by PFF, as far as I know, however) that Rivers is better than Romo because of his clutch play. That's some pretty thick confirmation bias there.
Oh, and for those who want to compare Tony to his hero, Brett Favre, I can only offer Favre from 2000 on because that's as far back as the play index goes, but Favre comes in at 21.3%. There is no comparison.
Will Tony Romo break your heart on occasion? sure. 12 times he has committed a back breaking turnover to lose a game. He does it about once every 8 games or twice a season-- roughly as often as all but the 3-4 best QBs in the league.
But is there really a plus side? What about 4th Qtr comebacks and Game Winning Drives? How do these QBs rank in terms of helping vs. hurting? Perhaps my next fanpost will examine "Clutch Differential" (feel free to suggest another term as I just now made that up) comparing these "blown saves" to outright wins manufactured by the QB.


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James Harrison is making a list....
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Ricky Hatton vs Mayweather, I know Ricky got undressed and knocked out
Ricky Hatton vs Mayweather, I know Ricky got undressed and knocked out
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but for the first 4,5 round he had Floyd in very uncomfortable situations even though Floyd was most likely winning most of the rounds. I think Floyd and Castillo pressured Floyd the best. What are your thoughts? Do you think anyone else not named Castillo and Hatton can make things uncomfortable for Floyd. I just don't see Cotto doing it cause he doesn't have Hatton's fire and energy nor Castillo's chin and resiliance but is anybody else there that can make Floyd feel that uncomfortable. I thought hatton in the first half of the fight had Floyd feeling less at easte than in his fight against DLH.
I don't think Pacman is the man because he is an in and out, jump in get out type of a fighter. He doesn't really cut off the ring and bullies you to the ropes. This is the only strategy that could work against Floyd and to my memory only Castillo and Hatton had success where one could argue that Castillo won the first fight, yet he clearly lost the second one against FM.
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The Hatton victory was one of Floyd's most impressive IMO. He fought a guy who only wanted to brawl and break his will. If Hatton was at all successful, every fighter from then on would come in with the mentality "We're going to make it rough and go to Floyd's body." Well Hatton did that and Floyd handled the pressure and gave Hatton an ultimate boxing lesson. He made every other boxer who thought they had a legit chance go back to the drawing board and think of something different.
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Shouldn't we generally have the practice of not opting people into a database at all without some kind of permission?
Nothing gets the email marketing crowd going like the topic of adding people to brands' email lists without their permission. Rightly so, as the most significant strength of email marketing is that permission is provided by the subscriber to the brand to send them advertising! It's also what makes it wildly successful as a marketing medium. What it loses in reach, it makes up for it in targeting and measurability when compared to its brethren.
Many marketers think a name is a name and a list should be bigger than smaller. Other folks say if you have some kind of interaction with someone in some form (I know, intentionally vague), sending them email communications is fair game. In the B2B world this can be the standard. But should it be regardless of who your company is marketing to?
Let's look at a few real-life examples.
I have attended a few conferences recently and at one I apparently invited several brands into my inbox. However, that was neither the case nor my intention. In fact, I don't even remember having any kind of interaction (such as entering a contest or dropping off my business card in a fishbowl). I know many media companies that host trade shows will sell or include in a sponsorship the names of all attendees. It is somewhat tolerable to get some random emails from these brands right before or after an event, assuming they have some kind of value and/or connection to the event.
However, a few have jumped the shark and I don't condone that. A few just flat out opted me in to their email program without that kind of interaction that is considered at least somewhat in the grey area. For example, Herman Miller put me in its welcome series (or I assume so by its content). The preheader is a bossy declaration: "Look forward to receiving the latest information, incentives and inspiration for your office space." Well, thanks for asking.
If a brand was going to employ this tactic, at the very least it should include some kind of explanation such as, "You are receiving this email as part of your ___ Conference benefits and we hope you will find our emails valuable." Or some kind of front-and-center opt-out. Just dumping me in the database doesn't fly without an explanation, even though I can read between the lines. And this doesn't even touch on the creative for this email.
I've also noticed a trend with some especially crafty people using LinkedIn as an email database facilitator. After connecting with some new connections, I have found I end up on their email list. It seems to be mostly small sole proprietor-types vs. marketing managers at Fortune 500 companies. Nevertheless, I didn't give them permission to email me about their company when we "connected" via LinkedIn.
What do consumers think of this practice in general? Considering that BlueHornet and Forrester found that 75 percent of consumers did not think it was acceptable to receive emails after they actually bought something from a company, I can go out on a limb and think that number would be even higher if the question was, "Is it OK for a company to contact you, that you may or may not know and don't have a specific business relationship with?"
But B2B rules are different, or so many will cry. But should they be?
Shouldn't we generally have the practice of not opting people into a database at all without some kind of permission? Shouldn't this be the standard for any kind of email marketing? At the very least inviting them to opt in rather than just the dump and send? What do you think? I would love for some examples (even anonymous) where businesses used this tactic and it worked and didn't backfire (or at least to their knowledge).
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'Chick Flicks'
Part 9
|Film Title/Year, Tagline(s) and Memorable Quote(s)
What Dreams May Come (1998)
"I'm sorry, babe, but there's some things I have to say. I've only got a few moments left. I'm sorry for all the things I'll never give you. I'll never buy you another meatball sub with extra sauce -- that was a big one! I'll never make you smile. I just wanted us to be old together, just two old farts laughin' at each other as our bodies fell apart, together at the end by that lake in your painting. That was our Heaven, see? There's lots of things to miss: books, naps, kisses, and fights! God, we had some great ones. Thank you for those. Thank you for every kindness. Thank you for our children. For the first time I saw them. Thank you for being someone I was always proud to be with. For your guts. For your sweetness. For how you always looked, for how I always wanted to touch you. You were my life. I apologize for every time I failed you. Especially this one."
You've Got Mail (1998)
"The whole purpose of places like Starbucks is for people with no decision-making ability whatsoever to make six decisions just to buy one cup of coffee. Short, tall, light, dark, caf, decaf, low-fat, non-fat, etc. So people who don't know what the hell they're doing or who on earth they are can, for only $2.95, get not just a cup of coffee, but an absolutely defining sense of self: Tall. Decaf. Cappuccino."
-- "Timing here is everything, and he's waiting until you're primed, see. Until you are absolutely convinced that there's no other man that you could possibly love....You know, sometimes I wonder if you and I had just met... I would have asked for your number and I wouldn't have been able to wait 24 hours before calling you up and saying: 'Hey, how about, oh, how about some coffee, or you know, drinks, or dinner, or a movie, for as long as we both shall live?' And the only thing we'd fight about would be which video to rent on a Saturday night...Let me ask you something. How can you not forgive me for this tiny little thing - putting you out of business? Oh, how I wish you would...(wiping her tears in the park) Don't cry, Shopgirl. Don't cry."
Anywhere But Here (1999)
"My mother made an amazing amount of noise when she ate her food like she was trying to take on the whole world. Sometimes I hated her. Sometimes I just couldn't stand her. Sometimes I thought she was ruining my life. What kept me going was knowing that one day I'd leave her."
Never Been Kissed (1999)
"Sex is really fun when you're old enough, which none of you are. Trust me, I should know. Because when you lose it to some guy named Junior with bad breath in the back of a van at a Guns n' Roses concert, you're gonna wish you had listened to your mother when she said: 'You know, nobody's gonna want to buy the whole friggin' ice cream truck when you're handin' out the popsicles for free!'"
"Let me tell you something, I don't care about being your stupid prom queen. I'm 25 years old. I'm an undercover reporter for the Chicago Sun Times and I have been beating my brains out trying to impress you people. Let me tell you something Gibby, Kirsten, Kristin, you will spend your lives trying to figure out how to keep others down because it makes you feel more important. Why her? Let me tell you something about this girl. She is unbelievable. I was new here and she befriended me - no questions asked. But you, you were only my friend after my brother, Rob, posed as a student and told you to like me...All of you people, there is a big world out there, bigger than prom, bigger than high school and it won't matter if you were the prom queen, or the quarterback of the football team, or the biggest nerd in school. Find out who you are and try not to be afraid of it."
Notting Hill (1999)
-- "What is it about men and nudity? Particularly breasts? How can you be so interested in them?"
live in Notting Hill. You live in Beverly Hills. Everyone in the
world knows who you are. My mother has trouble remembering my name."
Runaway Bride (1999)
"I love Eggs Benedict, I hate every other kind. I hate big weddings with everybody staring. I'd like to get married on a weekday while everybody's at work. And when I ride off into the sunset, I want my own horse."
"When I was walking down the aisle, I was walking toward somebody who didn't have any idea who I really was. And it was only half the other person's fault, because I had done everything to convince him that I was exactly what he wanted. So it was good that I didn't go through with it because it would have been a lie. But you - you knew the real me."
Erin Brockovich (2000)
-- "I don't need pity, I need a paycheck. And I've looked. But when you've spent the past six years raising babies, it's real hard to convince someone to give you a job that pays worth a damn. Are ya gettin' every word of this down, honey, or am I talkin' too fast?...I'm smart, I'm hard-working, and I'll do anything. I'm not leaving here without a job. (pause) (softly) Don't make me beg. If it doesn't work out, fire me. Don't make me beg."
"Which number do you want, George?...Oh, I got numbers comin' outta my ears. For instance: ten...That's how many months old my baby girl is...Yeah. Yeah, sexy, huh? How 'bout this for a number? Six. That's how old my other daughter is. Eight is the age of my son. Two is how many times I've been married - and divorced. Sixteen is the number of dollars I have in my bank account. 850-3943 - that's my phone number. And with all the numbers I gave you, I'm guessing zero is the number of times you're gonna call it."
-- "Look, now, you many want to..now .that you're working here, you may want to re-think your wardrobe a little...Well, I think, uh, some of the girls are a little uncomfortable because of what you wear."
What Women Want (2000)
"Let's try to look at the upside of this, shall we? You know, Freud died at age 83 still asking one question. What do women want? Wouldn't it be strange and wonderful if you were the one man on earth finally able to answer that question? Listen to me, Nick. Something extraordinary and I think miraculous has happened to you. My advice is, you must learn from this. You know, there isn't a single woman that I treat that doesn't wish her man understood her better. If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, then you speak Venusian. The world can be yours. I don't know how this happened to you or why, but you may just be the luckiest man on earth. Imagine the possibilities. If you know what women want, you can rule."
"Now, for the piece of resistance, we have, uh, we have the right leg. (he applies a glob of wax to his leg)...Oh, hot, hot, geez, ooh, that's hot!...Okay, we passed and next, we immediately apply disposable cloth over the waxed area. (he places the strip on the waxed area) Yes, yeah, feels kinda nice, yeah. I dunno why women complain about waxing their legs. In one smooth motion, yank the strip quickly in the opposite direction of the hair growth. That would be north. And 1, 2, 3! (he yanks off the cloth strip) Ooowwwww!"
Where the Heart Is (2000)
-- "You got a man?"
-- "It's too late, isn't it, Forney?"
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
"The only thing worse than smug married couple. Lots of smug married couples."
"Resolution number one: obviously, will lose twenty pounds. Number two: always put last night's panties in the laundry basket. Equally important. Will find nice sensible boyfriend to go out with and not continue to form romantic attachments to any of the following: alcoholics, workaholics, commitment-phobics, peeping toms, megalomaniacs, emotional fuckwits, or perverts."
Legally Blonde (2001)
-- "So you're breaking up with me, because I'm too... blonde?"
"Trust me, Paulette. You have all the equipment, you just need to read the manual. Do you know what I'm saying? OK, I'm gonna show you a little maneuver my mother taught me in junior high. In my experience, it has a 98% success rate of getting a man's attention and when used appropriately -- it has an 83% rate of return on a dinner invitation. It's called the 'bend and snap.'"
"...I have to wonder if the defendant kept a thorough record of every sperm emission made during his life?...Well, unless the defendant attempted to contact every single one-night-stand to determine if a child resulted in those unions -- he has no parental claim over this child whatsoever. Why now? Why this sperm?...And for that matter, all masturbatory emissions where his sperm was clearly not seeking an egg could be termed reckless abandonment."
Memorable and Great "Chick" Flicks (chronological, and illustrated)
Intro | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10
- Best Chick Flicks of All TimeRead Filmsite's in-depth overview of the genre's biggest and most beloved hits
- Greatest Tearjerker Films and ScenesBefore chick flicks, there were the weepies, melodramas and women's pics
- The History of Romantic MoviesAn overview spanning from The Kiss (1896) all the way up to today
- The Chick Flick Movie QuizTest your knowledge of the genre with a not-so-simple five question trivia quiz
- Movies That Make Men CryDid you know some weepies are not for women? Consider Rudy or Brian's Song
- Ten Hilarious Romantic ComediesLove and laughs go together naturally
- Top 10 Horror Flicks for ChicksBelieve it or not, horror movies occasionally target female audiences
- Top Ten Unconventional TearjerkersThink WALL-E or Magnolia won't get the waterworks flowing? Think again!
- Ten Unforgettably Romantic MoviesSure, there's Gone With the Wind but what else made the list?


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Schoolkids hit number one
A song made by primary school pupils in Norfolk has made it to number one in the UK children's online download charts.
Children from Gaywood Primary School near Kings Lynn put the song up for sale on Monday night and were amazed to find they had hit the top spot by Tuesday morning.
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After a month of competition across Brazil, the final match of the 2014 World Cup will be played at the Estadio Maracanã in Rio De Janeiro between Germany and Argentina.
The Germans are chasing their fourth World Cup title as they play in the final for the eight time in their history. It's their first appearance in the final since 2002 when they lost 2-0 against Brazil. Die Mannschaft are full of confidence after their astonishing 7-1 win over Brazil in the semifinal, and will be rested as well thanks to an extra day between their last match and Sunday.
Joachim Low's only injury concern is defender Mats Hummels who is dealing with tendonitis. It's not considered serious though, and Hummels is expected to start in the central defense.
This is the first time Argentina has made the final since a loss against West Germany in 1990. The last time they won was in 1986 when Diego Maradona led them to their second title. This time, they're led by Lionel Messi, the superbly talented striker who could step out of Maradona's shadow if he can lead the Albiceleste to a victory.
Angel Di Maria was able to return to light training during the week, but remains a major doubt for Sunday's match. Sergio Agüero is fully recovered and could start over Ezequiel Lavezzi. Fullback Marcos Rojo has a sore ankle that limited his training, but he's expected to be fit, and start.
Match date/time: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET
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Helinio (Oostvoorne?)
inferior: small province
of the Roman empire, situated along the Lower Rhine.
This webpage is part of a series of short descriptions of villages in
inferior. An overview can be found here.
In 173, the Chauci, a tribe that lived in what is now called Groningen and Ostfriesland, and was well-known for its sea-faring qualities, attacked what is now called Flanders. The governor of Gallia Belgica, Didius Julianus, defeated them. The Roman government responded by building several forts along the coast of what is now Zuid-Holland, Zeeland and West-Vlaanderen.
Because the sea has been active in the third century, the castle at Oostvoorne, which guarded the estuary of the Meuse, must be sought somewhere off the coast. Its ruins have been seen in 1752. The name Helinio is known from the Peutinger map.
Because the remains survived for centuries, it is likely that the fort was at some stage replaced by a heavily fortified castle, and we may assume that this happened in the fourth century.
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Football Player and the Millionaire: Deadly Love Triangle
A Family Vindication
When Kimberly McLaughlin got a phone call from detectives saying that arrests had been made in her father's death, she screamed and cried, according to The Orange County Register.
"I was ecstatic. I never thought justice would prevail, but it has," she told the newspaper. She said she had gone on with her life, trying to let go of the anger, and wasn't expecting this sort of outcome.
"We didn't like her, and we had told him we didn't like her," Kimberly McLaughlin said of Johnston. "We always thought she was a gold-digger. But we didn't think she was evil enough to kill someone. "
Kevin McLaughlin, who had been the one to call 911, had gone to live with his mother in Hawaii and drowned in a surfing accident in 1999.
As for Byington, he is retired, but still relishing this victory.
"She manipulated everybody in her life for her game, including Eric," the detective said. "And whether he was hands-on in the murder or hired someone, he did it at her behest. She was working him like everyone else. Her defense — which struck me as odd — was, 'He was worth more to me alive than dead.' Not 'I didn't do it.'"
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"Mud" (Rated PG-13) Directed by: Jeff Nichols ("Take Shelter") | Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland Runtime: 130 minutes Why It's Worth It: This is a surprisingly beautiful movie that's part coming-of age tale and part ode to a way of living that's dying (those who live on riverfront houseboats). Set in Arkansas, the drama chronicles the unlikely relationship between two young -- and very different -- 14-year-old best friends who encounter an enigmatic man on the run on an otherwise deserted island. That man is played to startling perfection by Matthew McConaughey, whose titular Mud wants the boys to help him get a boat down (after a natural disaster placed it in a tree) and in working order. One boy, a romantic, wants to help, because Mud says he's waiting for the love of his life (Reese Witherspoon) to join him. You're not going to regret -- or forget -- this touching relationship drama or McConaughey's Oscar-level portrayal of a complicated criminal. Critical Praise: "The movie itself is easy to love, almost every frame of it... 'Mud' stands as a model of what an independent feature can be, starting with the homely grabber of a title, which would never have made it out of a studio's focus group." - Joe Morgenstern, WSJ; "Glorious vision of youth and truth, love and loss, your name is Mud." - Mary Pols, Time.
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