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SAN MATEO Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday downplayed a Los Angeles television station's report of Caltrans employees using state rental trucks for personal purposes, saying "only God" can watch over every one of the state's hundreds of thousands of public employees.
"Caltrans has been looking at it. I would be glad to look into it," the Democratic governor said after a speech to the California state conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "If somebody took some time off to do something, we'll find it, but, you know, to blow it up like it's some major thing there are 300,000 employees in the state of California, and I'd like to watch over all of them, but I think only God can accomplish that."
The report, by CBS 2 in Los Angeles, included video surveillance it said showed state workers using rental vehicles to run personal errands during business hours.
One of the Caltrans employees named in the story quit Friday.
Sumner Baker, a supervisor in the department's Colton field office, was identified as driving a state-rented Dodge Ram four-door truck during work hours to buy alcohol.
"The employee shown buying liquor has resigned," Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty said in a press statement.
The department has launched "a full investigation" into the use of its vehicles, Dougherty said. "Any other employees who are found to have violated laws or department policies will be disciplined."
The report included video of a confrontation between Brown and reporter David Goldstein in which Brown said Goldstein is "like a thug."
Asked about that remark Friday afternoon, Brown said, "I think jumping in your face at the funeral of (former Lt. Gov.) Mervyn Dymally and only wanting to know about something that's in his cellphone that he forces me to look at while he puts a camera in my face and a microphone, I don't think that is the civility and the gentility that I expect from the old CBS network."
Video by CBS appeared to show Brown taking Goldstein's cellphone briefly, before giving it back.
The report comes as Brown campaigns for Proposition 30, his Nov. 6 ballot measure to raise the state sales tax and income taxes on California's highest earners. Opponents, who seized earlier this year on a state parks scandal and pay raises for legislative employees to criticize the measure, released an online-only ad Friday including video from the CBS report.


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You know how you always think other people's lives are way cooler than yours?
When I imagine a California person's life, I always think they live like we live during Spring Break...every single day of their life.
If you live in California, then in my imagination, you don't have a job...you just play outside all the time.
This week, I feel like my imaginary California person.
Tonight was perfect.
BEAUTIFUL weather
(If you read this blog, and you're not from Texas...you saw RIGHT. Last night, we were bundled up around a fire wearing sweat shirts and hats. Tonight, our kids were wearing shorts and tank tops.)
Our team won.
A child fell into the nasty pond where we were fishing.
And Aaron made a little boy bleed.
Spring Break perfection.
Aaron feels really bad. I'm going to count how many times he says, "I feel so bad for what I did to Grady."
Sweet husband.
Long live Spring Break Week O Awesomeness.


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Two men are responsible for beauty salon thefts all over Metro Detroit. Police hope security footage will help get these sharp dressed men off the streets. Watch Andrea Isom's full video report above.The armed men robbed three different salons in the last week. One in Warren on Tuesday, another in Oak Park Wednesday, and the most recent in St Clair Shores on Thursday. The robbery in Warren was robber by just one of the men.The thieves were seen driving a dark GMC Yukon for two of the robberies, and a small older white sedan in the third robbery.Burglars got away with $1,800 between the three salons. None of the women robbed were physically hurt.
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i dont know about you but it seems like don nelson is doing it all over again.
After making the playoffs, the warriors traded away their shooting guard for an unproven forward with upside.
mitch richmond for billy owens
jrich for wright
after that, their big chunky floor leader was gone.
baron davis
tim hardaway
all was left was their small forward to team up with a young shooting guard that everybody passed on in the draft
mullin and spree
action jackson and monta
will jackson be traded just like mullin?
will monta become an all star then start choking his new coach keith smart then move to NYC?
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BUCYRUS, N.D. (AP) - A relief fund has been set up for residents of Bucyrus after a wildfire swept through the small southwestern North Dakota community.
Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union in Hettinger has set up a fund, and also has established a $50,000 pool from which to make low-interest loans to fire victims.
Authorities say the Wednesday fire destroyed four homes, two vacant farms and a picture-framing business. The cause of the fire that was fanned by strong winds was not immediately determined. None of the two dozen residents of the town was hurt.
Mike and Evelyn Krug are among those who lost their home. Evelyn Krug tells The Dickinson Press that she doesn't know how the community will move on.
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Benefits of Membership
As the Mustang Club has grown, it has provided more for it members. Some of those benefits are:
♦ Exchange of information on obtaining cars, parts, and reputable service.
♦ Communication networks for sellers and buyers. Members may advertise for free in the club's newsletter.
♦ Enjoy discounts given to members by certain businesses.
♦ Monthly newsletter listing the activities for this and other clubs, car shows, updated information on the administration of the club, and technical articles.
♦ Monthly meetings and outings.
♦ Each membership is a family membership. The entire family can enjoy the activities and benefits offered.
♦ Support from other members on restorations, technical problems, and caravans to other events.
♦ Regional association with the Mustang Club of America


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FAQs: master's and doctoral studies
This information should be read in conjunction with Unisa's Student Rules, the admission policy, the policy and procedures on M&D studies and the general rules for master's and doctoral students.
Do I have to renew my registration annually?
You must renew your registration annually. Register online and pay the prescribed fee for the academic year.
May I defer my studies to the next academic year?
If you wish to defer your studies to the next academic year, please apply online before the relevant closing date for re-registration. Deferments are only granted a year at a time and for a maximum of two years during the course of study for a particular qualification. No deferments will be considered once your registration for an academic year has been finalised. Any requests for deferments after your registration has been finalised will be treated as a request for cancellation.
May I cancel any modules once I have registered?
Once you have registered for a research master's or doctoral degree, you may not cancel your registration for the year concerned. Once your registration has been finalised, you remain liable for payment of the full fees for the year concerned even if you cancel your examination entry for one or more of your papers or modules (if applicable). In the case of coursework master's degrees (for which fees are charged per module/paper), normal rules regarding the cancellation or reduction of modules apply - subject to the rules applicable to the specific degree.
Please note: Registrations may not be cancelled for the research proposal module, short dissertation, dissertation of limited scope, dissertation or thesis.
May I register for two or more formal qualifications?
No. You may not register for two formal qualifications at Unisa concurrently.
Is it possible to transfer from another university to Unisa? Unisa accepts students from other universities, except if the student was excluded/suspended from another higher education institution on the grounds of misconduct.
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When choosing a good public relations agency, the first thing you should do is to ask yourself why you need one. Do you need one to help you with one time project or for long term tactical planning? Are you trying to create new awareness, get ready for possible crisis or acquire your name out to influential members of media?
It is very important that you have clearly defined goals and it is also recommended that you ask and interview some agencies to see how they deal in getting there.
The public relations agency that you choose should be able to put together a complete plan with clear outlines on how to help you meet your objectives. Moreover, it should show you how successful the execution of similar plans in the past was. The PR agency may stand out at managing any crisis, be sure that the agency's span of expertise and experience is what you need and require.
For other professional service providers, the best way to find a public relations agency is by recommendations. A good public relations agency must give you references of previous customers it has helped with the same objectives. Get recommendations from companies and friends that have the same size as yours and be sure to inquire members of media, if possible, those who report on your business. Journalists transact regularly with this type of agency and they know which one is hard working, effective and professional.
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Five Dolphins Represented on Atlantic Sun All-Conference and All-Academic Teams
After finishing the regular season in a three-way tie atop the standings, the Jacksonville University women's soccer team has placed two student-athletes on Atlantic-Sun all-conference first team. Overall, five Dolphins received honors from the league.
The Dolphins (11-5-2, 7-1-1 A-Sun) are represented by redshirt- senior midfielder Liz Fink and junior defender Emily Culbreth on the first team with senior midfielder Jessica Hurtado and freshman forward Kaitlyn Bassett receiving second team honors. Bassett also was named to the all-freshman team. Junior midfielder Becca Massip was selected to the all-academic team.
"I am excited and proud of the awards our girls have received," said head coach Brian Copham. "They have all worked extremely hard to improve their games and raise the level of our team. Liz is an unbelievable competitor and has stepped up as a tremendous leader for us this year. Emily has been one of our most consistent players and it is not often that outside backs get the honors they deserve, so I am glad for her recognition."
Fink started all 18 games this season scoring four goals. Three of her four goals were game-winners and her eleven points placed her third on the team. She led the A-Sun with 93 shots, 15 more than the next closest competitor. Her game-winning scoring strikes against Furman, FAU and Lipscomb tied her for the second-most game-winning goals in A-Sun play. It is the second straight year Fink was named to the all-conference first team and the third time she has received all-conference team recognition in her career.
Culbreth helped JU post a plus-10 goal differential and scored two goals and added one assist for five points, emerging as valuable two-way player. She played 90 plus minutes 16 times and lead a unit that held A-Sun foes to a .071 shooting percentage.
Hurtado was a valuable playmaking midfielder scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win over Georgia State. Her three assists were third-most on the squad. She was named to the preseason all-conference team and one of just two players to register a penalty-kick goal for JU this year. With being named to an all-conference team this season, Hurtado has now been recognized four straight years in a row.
Bassett exploded on the scene with a team-leading seven goals and 16 points while playing in all 18 games with nine starts. She finished tied for fifth in A-Sun goals scored and eighth in points per game with .89. Bassett scored game-winning goals against Stetson and UNF and logged two 2-goal games in A-Sun wins.
Massip started all 18 games this year and proved to be one of the most valuable two-way players on the team, scoring the game-winning goal versus Georgia State. She aided a defensive unit that allowed just 16 goals in 18 games. This is the second time in her Dolphin career that Massip has been named to the all-academic team.
"Jessica has proved again this year that she is one of the most talented players with the ball and fortunately she is able to get recognized as well. Kaitlyn has continually progressed throughout the season. She has done an excellent job at forward and has worked her way to the top of the conference in goals scored. Becca has shown an incredibly high level of commitment on the field and in the class room. She has been one of our most consistent and hardest working players and I am glad to see her get recognized for it."
The number three seed Dolphins will take on the sixth seeded Mercer Bears this Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashley Sports Complex. This game will be a rematch of last year's conference tournament final where Mercer prevailed 1-0. Admission to the general public will be $5 with all students with an Atlantic Sun school ID getting in for free.


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Albany -- Albany neighborhoods continue to step up efforts to fight crime on their streets.
The Doublegate neighborhood watch is one of the newer groups formed in Albany. Tonight organizers talked to neighbors about the role of block captains and ways to prevent crimes.
Neighbors say the group helps them rest easier.
All my neighbors have talked about it. We really feel good about looking after each other out here, and I think it's a great thing," said DGCC resident Fred Sumter.
The goals of neighborhood watch groups are to encourage neighbors to work together and to be aware of usual and unsual activities on their streets. Doublegate's neighborhood watch has grown to 380 people.
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Brian K HortonProfessor, Department of Geological Sciences, Jackson School of Geosciences
Research Professor, Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences
Brian Horton holds a joint appointment with the Department of Geological Sciences (Professor) and the Institute for Geophysics (Research Professor) at UT-Austin.
Brian's research focuses on the tectonics of sedimentary basins, evolution of orogenic systems, sediment provenance and routing systems, and nonmarine depositional processes. He combines field-based basin analysis with sedimentology, geologic mapping, geochronology, magnetostratigraphy, petrography, geochemistry, and basin modeling to address the evolution of modern/ancient basins and associated structures.
Current team members (9 Ph.D. students, 1 M.S. student, 8 undergraduates, 1 postdoc) are working on projects in the Andes, Tibet, Middle East, and western North America.
Research Interests
- Evolution of contractional orogenic belts and foreland, hinterland, and intermontane basins
- Initial mountain building and plateau construction in retroarc and collisional plate-tectonic settings
- Sediment provenance and routing systems
- Influence of tectonics and climate on erosion, sedimentation, and basin evolution
- Integration of geochronology, thermochronology, and paleoaltimetry with basin analysis
- Physical sedimentology of modern and ancient fluvial and alluvial-fan depositional systems
Areas of Expertise
Tectonics of sedimentary basins, evolution of orogenic systems, sediment provenance and routing systems, nonmarine depositional processes.
Research Locations
Current Research Programs & Projects
CAUGHT: Central Andean Uplift and the Geodynamics of High Topography (NSF Continental Dynamics)
Thrust belt response to rapid surface uplift of the Altiplano: A field test of Cordilleran cyclicity in southern Bolivia (NSF Tectonics)
Depositional and deformational history of the Zagros fold-thrust belt and foreland basin (Industry consortium)
Late Cenozoic vertebrate paleontology and paleoenvironments of the Tibetan Plateau (China) (subcontract, NSF Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology)
The Dynamics of Mountains, Landscapes and Climate in the Distribution and Generation of Biodiversity of the Amazon/Andean Forest (NSF Frontiers in Earth System Dynamics)
Rapid Miocene thrust propagation and wholesale basin partitioning along the central and southern Andes, Argentina (NSF Tectonics)
Select Past Research
Assessing the timing of initial Andean crustal shortening, northern Argentina (NSF Tectonics)
Rifting and exhumation of the youngest high-pressure/ultra-high-pressure rocks on Earth (NSF Continental Dynamics)
Acquisition of a solid-state 193-nm laser-ablation system (NSF Instrumentation and Facilities)
Tectonic and climatic controls on rapid exhumation along the Altiplano-Eastern Cordillera boundary, Bolivia (NSF Tectonics)
Kinematic linkages among extrusion, fold-thrust shortening, and foreland basin evolution during early continental collision, Zagros Mountains, Iran (NSF Tectonics)
Detachment faulting and basin development in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru (NSF Tectonics)
Development of extensional systems in regions of hot, thick crust: Insight from Tibet (NSF Tectonics)
Basin evolution and structural history of a regional transect through the Middle Magdalena Valley, Eastern Cordillera, and western Llanos basin of Colombia (Ecopetrol - Instituto Colombiano del Petroleo)
STEEP: St. Elias Erosion-tectonics Project (NSF Continental Dynamics)
Evaluating along-strike variations in surface uplift of the Andes: Constraints from molecular paleoaltimetry in the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia (NSF Tectonics)
New perspectives on the tectonic and paleoelevation history of the northern Andes (Ecopetrol - Instituto Colombiano del Petroleo)
Outstanding Research Award - Institute for Geophysics, UT-Austin (2014)
Faculty Research Assignment (sabbatical research fellowship) - UT-Austin (2012 - 2013)
Outstanding Research Award - Jackson School of Geosciences, UT-Austin (2011)
Directors Circle of Excellence Award - Institute for Geophysics, UT-Austin, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 (2010 - 2014)
Humboldt Research Fellowship - Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany (2006 - 2007)
Fellow - Geological Society of America (2005)
Young Scientist Award, Donath Medal - Geological Society of America (2004)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - National Science Foundation (1998 - 1999)
Graduate Research Fellowship - National Science Foundation (1993 - 1996)
Editor, Geological Society of America Special Paper (v. 507), Toward an improved understanding of uplift mechanisms and the elevation history of the Tibetan Plateau (edited by J. Nie, B.K. Horton, and G.D. Hoke) (2014)
Session Co-Chair, GSA annual meeting, The geodynamics of flat-slab subduction and its influence on upper plate deformation, magmatism, and basin evolution (2014)
Guest Editor, Journal of South American Earth Sciences, Special Issue (v. 39): Tectonic and climatic shaping of the northern Andes and southern Caribbean margin (edited by G. Bayona, B.K. Horton, and A. Reyes-Harker) (2012)
Session Co-Chair, AAPG annual convention, Regional interaction of tectonics and sedimentation: Examining relationships between deformation and basin evolution (2010)
Exceptional Reviewer, Lithosphere, (2010)
Editor, Basin Research, (2009 - 2014)
Session Co-Chair, AGU fall meeting, Cenozoic mountain building in Asia and South America: Impact on surface processes, erosion, climate change, and deep Earth processes (2009)
Editorial Board, Lithosphere, (2008 - 2014)
Exceptional Reviewer, Geological Society of America Bulletin, (2007)
Co-Supervisor of Paleomagnetics Laboratory, with Dr. Jack Holt, Jackson School of Geosciences, UT-Austin (2006 - 2014)
Ryan McKenzie
I am broadly interested in Earth surface system evolution, thus my research focuses on sedimentary geology, geochemistry, and paleontology. My field-based projects utilize integrative methods that include detrital zircon geochronology and provenance, carbonate isotope geochemistry, paleontology and biostratigraphy.
Elizabeth Cassel, 2011 - 2013
Tectonics, sedimentology, stable isotope geochemistry, paleoaltimetry. Now Assistant Professor, University of Idaho.
Mauricio Parra, 2009 - 2010
Geo/thermochronology, basin analysis. Now with Electrotechnical and Energy Institute, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Joel Saylor, 2008 - 2012
Basin analysis, geo/thermochronology, tectonics, stable isotope geochemistry, paleoaltimetry. Now Assistant Professor, University of Houston.
Junsheng Nie, 2008 - 2010
Paleomagnetism, climate change, geochronology. Now Assistant Professor, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Jiangyu Zhou, 2002 - 2003, UCLA
Sedimentology, basin analysis. Now Professor, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China.
Guillaume Dupont-Nivet, 2002 - 2003, UCLA
Paleomagnetism, basin analysis. Now Senior Research Scientist, University of Rennes, France.
Graduate Students
Amanda Z Calle, Ph.D., expected 2017
My research is focused on the Cenozoic sedimentary, structural and exhumational history of the Eastern Cordillera to modern Chaco foreland basin in southern Bolivia. A multidisciplinary approach of source-to-sink, geochronology, low-temperature thermochronology and structural mapping will be used. Inherited pre-Andean structures and their response to contractional settings will also be evaluated to decipher the Cenozoic evolution of this part of the Central Andes.
Renas I Mohammed, Ph.D., expected 2016
Renas is working on the Zagros fold-thrust belt and foreland basin in Iraq's northern region, Kurdistan. His fields of interest are assessing the effect of sedimentation on deformation sequence and styles, and the controls on wedge dynamics of the northwestern Zagros orogenic belt. He is also interested in understanding the competitive role of axial and transverse drainages in filling sedimentary foreland basins and how sediment dispersal pattern change in response to thrust propagation. In his research, Renas employs field geology (sedimentology/stratigraphy and structure) integrated with a variety of analytical techniques such as: U-Pb geochronology, (U-Th)/He thermochronology, magnetostratigraphy, and petrography. Renas has obtained his MS degree at the University of Texas at Austin in 2011. Currently, he is a PhD student in the same school.
Meredith A Bush, Ph.D., expected 2016
Meredith is a third year PhD student, focusing on the evolution of contractional mountain belts and intra-continental basins. Meredith is interested in the tectonics of sedimentary basins in intra-continental settings, clastic sedimentology and provenance analysis. Her current field areas include the Qaidam basin on the Tibetan Plateau, the Raton basin in Colorado and New Mexico, and the Galisteo-El Rito basin of New Mexico. Her research includes a variety of analytical techniques, including magnetostratigraphy, detrital mineral geochronology, heavy mineral analysis and sandstone petrography.
Sebastian G Ramirez, Ph.D., expected 2016
I am currently working on two sub-projects. The first aims at understanding the conditions of Kumano forearc basin (offshore Japan) nucleation and early evolution through 3D-seismic and sandstone petrography provenance analyses. The second involves the study of the Cretaceous-to-Recent sedimentary record in the northernmost Neuquen basin (western Argentina) through traditional field work and detrital zircon analysis. My goal is to better constrain the timing and characteristics of early Andean compression and to test whether or not the observed deformation patterns might be associated with subducting slab shallowing/steepening cycles.
Nicholas D Perez, Ph.D., expected 2015
My work focuses on understanding the Cenozoic deformation history of the central Andes of southern Peru. I use a mix of basin analysis (sedimentology/stratigraphy, provenance, geochronology) and structural (field mapping, balanced cross sections, thermochronology) techniques. With this work I will address questions regarding the timing and mechanisms responsible for the high elevations found in the central Andes. I am also interested in how preexisting structural geometries influence subsequent shortening and basin development in orogens.
Veronica J Anderson, Ph.D., expected 2015
My research focuses on understanding the tectonic history of the Eastern Cordillera using a variety of methods, with an emphasis on using paleoclimatic proxies to understand the effects of surface uplift on Colombian climate. I have utilized organic geochemical proxies for paleotemperature (the MBT/CBT index) and for the isotopic composition of rainfall (hydrogen isotopes in leaf waxes) in order to quantify surface uplift in the Eastern Cordillera. I am also analyzing sedimentary provenance data and thermochronological data to determine the timing of uplift of a large area of exposed basement at the southern end of the Colombian Eastern Cordillera. tl;dr: Basin anaysis, organic geochemistry, low-temperature thermochronology
Mariya Levina, M.S., 2013 (Supervisor)
Amanda Calle, M.S., 2013
Now Ph.D. student at University of Texas at Austin
Justin Fitch, M.S., 2012
Now at Southwestern Energy, Houston, Texas
William Woodruff, Jr., M.S., 2011
Now at Encana Corporation, Dallas, Texas
Javier Sanchez, M.S., 2011
Now Ph.D. student at University of Houston
Benjamin Siks, M.S., 2011
Now at BP, Anchorage, Alaska
Alejandro Bande, M.S., 2010
Now Ph.D. student at University of Potsdam, Germany
Christopher Moreno, M.S., 2010
Now at Mack Energy Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas
Paola Cardona, M.S., 2009
(Co-supervised) Now at Ecopetrol, Colombia
Glen Mackey, M.S., 2009
(Co-supervised) Now Ph.D. student at University of Utah
Yann Gavillot, M.S., 2007
(Co-supervised) Now Ph.D. student at Oregon State University
Melissa Giovanni, Ph.D., 2007
Now Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Jesse Mosolf, M.S., 2007
Ph.D., 2013, University of California Santa Barbara. Now Associate Research Geologist at Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Bryan Murray, M.S., 2007
Now Ph.D. student at University of California Santa Barbara
Catherine Shirvell (Belgrade), M.S., 2006
(Co-supervised) Now at BHP Billiton, Houston, Texas
Matthew Bourke, M.S., 2005
Now at ExxonMobil, Melbourne, Australia
Robert Gillis, M.S., 2005
Now at Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys
Richard Fink, M.S., 2002
Now at ExxonMobil, Houston, Texas
Brian Hampton, M.S., 2002
Ph.D., 2006, Purdue University. Now Assistant Professor, New Mexico State University
GEO 416M Sedimentary Rocks (Undergraduate)
GEO 420K Introduction to Field and Stratigraphic Methods (Undergraduate)
GEO 383S Sedimentary Basin Analysis (Graduate)
GEO 383T Tectonic and Climatic Interactions in Foreland Basins (Graduate)
GEO 171C/GEO 191 Seminar in Geological Sciences: Tectonics and Climate of South America (Grad-Undergrad Combined)
GEO 291 Seminar in Geological Sciences: Dynamic Field Stratigraphy: Andes (Graduate)
GEO 171T/GEO 191 Fundamentals of Paleomagnetism (Grad-Undergrad Combined)


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the key to a portland championship
Trade Rudy and Bayless to Memphis for Rudy Gay and Sam Young. Here's the way I see it. Nate doesn't want to play Bayless anyway...so we're not really losing much there...and so it basically makes it a straight up trade for the rudys...So our starting line-up becomes (unless nate screws it up) andre, brandon, rudy gay, lamarcus, oden. does that become the best starting 5 in the NBA...it's pretty close


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GE Goats
Update 2013: The Museum in Ottawa has removed the goats from display after public pressure.
March 27, 2012, Press Release - Genetically Modified Goats on Display at Ottawa Experimental Farm: Family Outing Turns to Shock
"Seeing the transgenic goats gave me a horrible, sick feeling inside. I just think it's wrong," said Beatriz Oliver, who brought her four-year-old daughter and two-and-a-half-year old son to the farm on Saturday not knowing the GM goats were at the museum, "I was glad they're too young to read the signs. I didn't want to have to tell them that someone put spider DNA into these goats. It's unethical and unnecessary."
Two genetically engineered (also called genetically modified or GM, transgenic) goats are now on display at the Canada Agriculture Museum, Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa. The goats were engineered with genetic material from spiders to create spider silk from their milk, for making military grade textiles.
Display signs at the museum say: "What are spider goats? These goats look like goats, act like goats, but have been genetically modified to produce milk containing spider silk proteins". Click here to see more photos of the "Spider Goats" at the Museum.
The display shows that the silk from the GM goats could be used to make bulletproof vests, fishing line or medical sutures. The display does not mention that the company that developed the technology does not exist anymore or that the GM silk is not being produced anywhere in the world.
Take Action
Write to the Museum at email@example.com or send your letter to Canada Agriculture Museum, P.O. Box 9724, Station T, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3. Send us a copy of your letter if you would like CBAN to quote you.
The Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa is run by Agriculture Canada and houses the Canada Agriculture Museum with animal barns designed for family visits.
The GM (also called genetically engineered or transgenic) goats are displayed with the sign "Spider (Transgenic) Goats" because they were genetically modified with genetic material from spiders, to create a silk that can be extracted from their milk to make textiles such as bulletproof vests. The final product is trademarked "BioSteel" but is not commercialized.
The Canadian company, Nexia Biotechnologies, that developed it no longer exists. Nexia Biotechnologies was founded based on GM goat research at McGill University but was delisted from the Canadian Stock Exchange in 2009.


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Buy or sell? That is the big question for a lot of bubble teams as the trade deadline approaches. GMs begin to contemplate their chances of making it to the biggest of dances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and sit with their professional scouting councils facing white boards full of names. Lengthy meetings and heated debates become routine as player personnel becomes the hot topic; players who can help the team are identified and expendable assets are considered.
As a fan, hockey enthusiast and hobby analyst I am on board that the Wild need to look at the future of its team, but yet need to fill some seriously damning holes and make improvements. The big question is how much do we sell and how much do we buy? The Wild finally has a very respectable prospect pool, filled with an assortment of talent from the potential elite playmaking of Mikael Granlund to the steady, almost sure thing decision making of Jonas Brodin. Buying too much runs the big risk of what became the downfall of the Doug Risebrough era and another period of prospect drought. Becoming too much of a seller puts the team into complete rebuild status, making pretty much all of Chuck Fletcher's bold moves a vain effort and putting almost 100% of the weight of the franchise on young, unproven shoulders. The answer is this: do both, carefully. Sell to buy, buy to sell.
Thus I present to you the current holes in the Minnesota Wild, and some potential (and yes, possibly a little erratic, but nonetheless possible) solutions along with how to buy them without breaking the bank.
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Let's start with identifying the major holes in our Minnesota Wild:
1) Offense, plain and simple. As of publication date, the Wild are 28th in the league in goals for and 8th in the league in goals against. What does that create? A -12 goal differential. You don't have to be Ken Hitchcock to know this is not a trait of a winning hockey team.
2) A mobile, puck-moving defenseman who doesn't completely suck at defense. Let's face it, Marek Zidlicky is out along with all $4 mil that comes with him. To think we can rest the first pass and the first play of the rush on Jared Spurgeon (though he has impressed) is simply foolish.
3) An All Situations Top Pairing Defenseman. Yes you have to give in order to get but let's face it: losing Brent Burns really, really hurt the Wild. Sure you can make the argument he isn't exactly stealing the show in San Jose, but you can always imagine what he'd still be doing in the X.
4) A vocal, inspiring and effective locker room presence. Mike Yeo can do it, I believe in him. But no coach can lead a team. It takes effective leaders on the ice and in the room. Koivu is a great Captain, but even he needs some support and with how much youth is on t his team, who truly do need somebody they fear AND respect.
Now let's cover what we have:
1) A great pool of prospect forwards. You consider Granlund, Haula, Bulmer, Phillips, Coyle and Zucker and you have six forwards who are projected to be top 6. That's two strong playmakers in Granlund and Haula, two power forwards in Coyle and Bulmer and two guys with great all around offensive instinct in Zucker and Phillips.
2) A bland, yet plentiful, mix of defenders. Marco Scandella is an all-situations prospect. We have enough defensively conscious, yet barely visible second to third pairing guys to make an entire defensive corp. We have a savvy offensive veteran in Marek Zidlicky (SALE). Top that off with a rather intriguing Jonas Brodin.
3) Goalies. Niklas Backstrom is good. So good he looks great in any sweater to a GM and none can deny that. Josh Harding is also good, young and ready to start in net. Matt Hackett has a future, no doubt there, but even he gets nervous every time Darcy Kuemper gets a start in Houston. Top that off with impressive overseas performances by Dennis Endras in Finland and (I bet you forgot about this guy) Johan Gustafsson in Sweden.
4) Aftermarket parts. Kyle Brodziak and Matt Cullen are both effective and relatively unimpressive centers who are truly a foot deep but a mile wide in most aspects of the game. Brad Staubitz is certainly a tough, stand-up and mediocre enforcer. Guillaume Letandresse and Pierre-Marc Bouchard are on the shelf, but strong performances in a return give them table pull. Trading in recent years has left the Wild with a few spare draft picks as well.
OK! Now for a few potential and unconventional blockbuster targets (some are hot off the rumor mill, some not so much) the Wild can zero in on by the deadline or in the off-season along with what can be given away without completely breaking the bank and have a serious benefit for the future of the Wild.
Zach Parise (New Jersey Devils)
Holes Filled: Offense, Leadership
Obtain at: Deadline Trade or Offseason (Trade or FA acquisition)
That's right, I included Zach Parise in a post about trading. The fact is simple, Parise is an elite offensive talent and the Wild could seriously use some more star power on its top line. Most Minnesota hockey fans are aware Parise is not only a Minnesotan, but a hockey powerhouse Shattuck-Saint Mary's alumni, played at the neighboring University of North Dakota and has stated publicly he may test the market. It's a bit doubted at this point he'll be available on the block, but one has to wonder what is on Lou Lamoriello's mind for the future of his net with Martin Brodeur slowly decaying. Niklas Backstrom waiving his no-trade clause or the rights to re-signing Josh Harding could sway a decision. The rights to signing the elite prospect Mikael Granlund could be enticing enough for the soon-to-be rebuilding Devils. The Wild will have more than enough cash to sign him as a UFA.
Ryan Whitney or Tom Gilbert (Edmonton Oilers)
Holes Filled: Mobile Puck Mover, All-Situations Defenseman
Obtain at: Deadline Trade or Offseason (Trade or FA acquisition)
Inter-Division deadline trade? C'mon, don't act like it's never happened. *COUGH* DWAYNE ROLOSON *COUGH* Yes, Ryan Whitney is protected by a no-trade clause, but Edmonton is in full make-over mode and nobody except for the young guns should be considered protected. If Whitney is looking for a contender he may definitely jump ship. He has a year left on his contract of $4 mil. Whitney has plenty of offensive upside with good numbers to back it up. Defensively he's no slouch, if not a bit unspectacular, but the fact remains he's trusted in all situations. He can eat minutes and has proven in Edmonton his talents can shine without much support. Hardcore Minnesota High School Hockey fans who remember Tommy Gilbert may agree that Gilbert is truly not that amazing in terms of skills. His shot is decent. He can pass well. Good skater, no doubt, but does nothing particularly great. So how does he manage to put up 30+ points per season? The answer is simple and those hardcore fans might agree: Tommy Gilbert can play a simple and effective game at full speed. Like Whitney, Gilbert can play effectively in any situation and is not hampered by a no-trade clause. Both cost a curiously fateful $4 million a year (Zidlcky?), with 2 seasons left on Gilbert's contract and one more on Whitney's. A straight up money for money trade for Zidlicky may be effective if Edmonton wants some more veteran presence on their blue line (the familiar Andy Sutton is the only defenseman over 30). If Edmonton wants to continue the youth movement, Marco Scandella could be included in a trade if Chuck Fletcher is particularly confident in either Whitney or Gilbert.
Jamie McBain (Carolina Hurricanes)
Holes Filled: Mobile Puck Mover, All Situations Defenseman
Obtain at: Deadline Trade or Offseason Trade
Two "yes" factors here… YES I'm aware this is the third Minnesotan in a row on this list and YES, I am aware Carolina is looking more towards rebuilding, but the re-signing of Tim Gleason proves they at least think they are only a few changes away from a successful club. Most of Carolina's needs are up front and have a fairly good foundation of players at the blue line. If the Cane's management particularly believe in a very good and promising Justin Faulk (no, not ours) or Bobby Sanguinetti, Jamie McBain could be negotiable. The Canes could welcome Zidlicky's experience and offensive abilities to replace a good-as-gone Jaroslav Spacek and much like the aforementioned, adding Scandella softens losing one of your better defensive prospects. McBain is also a player who brings ability on both ends and particular talent offensively. While the jury is out on whether he's a top pairing guy or not, the fact is there are plenty of indications saying he can eat minutes and be very effective. To address Carolina's shortcomings up front, Charlie Coyle would be a welcome addition with Jason Zucker or Brett Bulmer being a options if they need somebody more immediately available. If either return and have particularly promising performances, Guillaume Letandresse and Pierre-Marc Bouchard are also viable bait. To me, a guy like McBain is worth giving up a second round pick to sweeten a package deal.
Shane Doan (Phoenix Coyotes)
Holes Filled: Leadership, Offense
Obtain at: Deadline or Offseason (Trade or acquisition)
Indeed Shane Doan is notorious for being loyal to the Jets-turned-Coyotes organization, but he is not signed yet, which makes him fair game for making phone calls. If Doan is at all willing to waive his no-trade clause to help a bubble team truly contend or is still unsigned by the off-season, he is worth a shot so long as he remains for (most likely) the remainder of his career. The Wild are a team full of young guys who need guidance and Shane Doan is notorious for his on and off-ice leadership. While Koivu is the "quiet leader," Doan is a guy who isn't afraid to voice his opinions, guide the young guys by more than just example and even spark a fire under a young rookie's seat (without swearing of course, Doan is a devout Christian). A guy like Doan is just what a young coach like Mike Yeo needs to truly inspire his team. Shane Doan may not be the answer to getting Minnesota the Stanley Cup, but the fact he could contribute greatly to developing the young foundation that is the Wild in the upcoming years could be as valuable as any prime-aged superstar. Returns for Doan would most likely mean a guy like Charlie Coyle being moved to ensure Phoenix has another star-potential power forward in their pipeline. A healthy Letandresse may be the foundation of a deal as well as two-way stalwarts Brodziak and Cullen to round Phoenix out. Phoenix lacks goaltending so dealing Backstrom or Harding becomes a very viable option.
Ryan Suter (Nashville Predators)
Holes Filled: Top Pairing D-man, Offense, mobile puck mover
Obtain at: Deadline or Off-season (Trade or acquisition)
Yup, I also said Ryan Suter and trade deadline in the same sentence! Nashville would love to hold on Suter, but would be insane to keep him over Shea Weber, who will be one of the highest paid players by the 2012-2013 NHL season. If Nashville is at all going to consider moving Suter, immediate dividends up front will be necessary, along with at least a defensive replacement. The price Minnesota would pay for a guy like Suter would indeed be high, but would without a doubt solidify the defense for the future when you think of him paired with a guy like Nick Schultz. The reaped rewards would make the pain of shipping off a guy like Scandella a pin prick. Package him with any middle pairing defenseman you care to name and a forward who can potentially make a difference in Nashville such as a healthy Latendresse or Bouchard or even a high value prospect such as Zucker or Bulmer. Suter is easily worth a first-round pick when you consider his long term value.
So there you have it Wild fans. Some bold, blockbuster and franchise changing moves that may not exactly be brewing in the headlines, but are nonetheless at least possible and allow the Wild to sell assets with value while obtaining players that give the Wild's future just as bright, if not brighter hope to be a contender.


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THE mother of a Kidderminster-raised teenager has described the moment of "shock and disbelief" she found out her "genius" son had died after falling into Weymouth Harbour.
Christopher Vaughan, 18, died following the incident last Thursday. He had moved to the Dorset town last summer from Yellowhammer Court, Kidderminster, where he had lived with mum Julia and sister Sarah, 21, to be with girlfriend Tara Neels.
He was pulled out of the water at about 2.30am and later pronounced dead at Dorset County Hospital, where doctors had battled to save him for more than two hours after he had suffered a cardiac arrest. Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious and officers were investigating how the teenager ended up in the water.
Ms Vaughan, 51, told The Shuttle she and partner Keith Irons were woken at 4.30am that morning by police, who informed them of the incident. As she prepared to leave for Weymouth, a doctor called to say Christopher had not survived.
"It was shock, disbelief, surreal," she said. "It felt like we were going to wake up in a minute. He had called his father [Nicholas Vaughan] a few hours before and was really upbeat, happy he was living with his girlfriend and it was a really positive, lovely conversation."
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One of the branded schools having locations in the three corners of Bangalore is Delhi Public School. The Bangalore schools come under K.K. Educational and Charitable Trust. The 130 schools in India and the 14 abroad come under the DPS Society. The first school (Naveen Bharat) was started way back in 1949. DPS has an established trademark.
Syllabus: CBSE
Delhi Public School – Bangalore South Campus
11th K.M., Kanakpura Road,
Konnanakunte Post,
Bangalore – 560 062
Phone : 2666 8582 / 83 (Front desk)
Website: http://south.dpsbangalore.net/default.asp
Also South campus has DPS Bangalore Kids World started in July 2009
Website: http://kids.dpsbangalore.net/Index.html
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Survey No. 35/A, Sathanur Village,
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Phone: 080 – 22796281,080 – 22796300, 28478041/42
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Classes: Nursery till 12th(only in South and North campus)
Activities: They have lots of activites, horse riding, swimming, mini tennis etc. Do check out the individual schools for particulars. They have hobby classes and club activities.
Language options: French, German, Hindi, Kannada
Class Strength: About 30 students per class. Classes extend till H sections also.
Home work: Moderate amount of homework is given.
Admission: For Kindergarten, based on observation/interaction. You have to fill in a registration form(about Rs.600 for brochure), then you will be initimated by email, for a school visit.
For 1st till 11th, there will be written test and after that interaction.
They take into consideration your address, DPSite earlier, siblings in DPS etc.
Admission starts on the last week of November (it was 20th last year and this year too.) and it is followed uniformly in all the DPS Bangalore schools.Registration form can be downloaded from the site ( still the old form has been put up).
Admission tests have been carried out from November till March. Interviews have taken from April first week and results announced till May.
You can post your queries in any of the DPS sites you are interested. Be it admission or transport.
Fees: In 2007-2008 the north campus charged 25K per annum(Excluding bus; including tution, magazine,activities, misc) Check out here.
A report in Mid-Day suggested that the fees for 2008-2009 was 4900 per term, then they increased it to 6150 per quarter in 2009-2010.So the tution fees must be around 25K.
(Updated on 22 Oct, 2009): I asked around and was told the admission fees plus refundable deposit comes to around 50K. Annual fees is around 25K (primary classes).
The DPS site might state the fees in a few weeks time, so I hope to update then.
Remark: The DPS schools have installed Lyceum, so all the classroom activities, homework, assignments are updated online.
A parent had changed the school for the simple reason that the uniform was white. So I am just updating the school uniform colour here.
A friend of ours had their son admitted in 1st in DPS South, they shifted to Singapore in the middle of the term and it was easy to secure admissions in DPS Singapore for them.
Also more equal importance is laid on extra curriculars as well as studies. No undue pressure and parents need not sit long with their wards for coaching them.
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By now you've doubtless heard about the threat to mobile app developers from Lodsys, a company that claims to own patents covering aspects of in-app purchases and upgrades. In May, the company sent letters to several iOS developers notifying them of possible infringement and requesting negotiations for patent licensing.
For its part, Apple maintains it has already licensed the patents and that its license extends to third parties enrolled in its developer program. A formal letter to this effect, addressed to Lodsys and signed by Apple's general counsel, elicited a collective sigh of relief from many in the iOS developer community.
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But it's too soon to celebrate. Lodsys disputes Apple's claim, to the extent that if it sends you an infringement notice and a court later finds Apple's patent rights extend to you, Lodsys says it will pay you $1,000. Furthermore, Lodsys's patent claims are not restricted to the iOS platform; apps that perform similar functions on Android, BlackBerry, Palm OS, Windows Phone, and other platforms may also be subject to them, and developers of apps for these OSes would not be indemnified by Apple's license.
Lodsys's chief response to Apple's letter has been to step up its game. This week it went beyond sending infringement notices and filed its first seven lawsuits against app makers, leaving developers with a renewed set of questions: Could I be next? What do I do if I am? Will Apple be able to help me, and will it even try? And when will this whole nightmare be over?
What do the Lodsys patents really cover?
Some iOS developers have expressed bitterness that Apple has "forced them to use patented technology" to conduct in-app purchases and upgrades, but the situation isn't so simple. There's likely very little Apple could have done to avoid a confrontation with Lodsys.


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Midtfyns / De Molen X Porter - Midtfyns Bryghus
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Ratings: 48 | Reviews: 23 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by hopsolutely:
Ontario (Canada)
3.6/5 rDev -7.9%
A beautiful looking beer that pours an inky black with a densely packed chocolate coloured head. That head disappears quickly leaving less lacing than expected, but still an attractive pour.
Barrel-forward aroma has lots of funk to compliment the caramelized and dark roasted malts. The flavour is sharper and strikes me as less well balanced, with an earthy edge that has more tannins than I'd choose for this style. A nice coffee bitterness finishes along with some harsher tones.
02-01-2014 02:14:26 | More by hopsolutely
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Ontario (Canada)
4.41/5 rDev +12.8%
Appearance: incredibly deep, dark brown, with a beautiful milk chocolate head lingering for ages with lace draping
Aroma: dark chocolate, but not too bitter; anise, but more rich and deep than you often get; touches of dark fruit, coffee; lot's going on
Taste & Mouthfeel: loads of creamy, rich espresso flavour, with chocolate coming through strong in the finish and a fine undercurrent of bitterness from the roast that actually compliments the fuller flavours and lends an almost fruity aspect - like chocolate covered cherries; smooth body makes it feel light, although maybe a touch too thin; some hints of vanilla and molasses
Overall: a truly stunning porter, with a flowing, deep river of flavour and incredibly gentle and luxurious feel
01-01-2014 16:28:11 | More by BGDrock
Ontario (Canada)
3.73/5 rDev -4.6%
Pours black as night, deep brown and finely bubbled long lasting head. Opaque black in the glass, sherry and dark fruit nose. Roasty malt with background fruit flavors then hops...finishes long, roasty and malty. Very good example and very well made.
10-21-2013 02:29:17 | More by beerluvr
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev +2.3%
09-28-2013 05:56:24 | More by jsnoek
Quebec (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev -4.1%
Bottle: Poured a pitch-black color porter with a huge dark brown foamy head with good retention and some light lacing. Aroma of light roasted malt with light coffee undertones. Taste is also dominated by some lightly sweet black chocolates notes, with light coffee and dry roasted malt notes. Body has a nice creamy texture with great carbonation and no apparent alcohol. Well brewed but though it was slightly lacking in character.
10-23-2013 17:15:53 | More by Phyl21ca
Ontario (Canada)
3.99/5 rDev +2%
Poured from a 500ml bottle into a stemmed tulip glass.
A: Deep, dark brown, clear at the edges. Big creamy head (2+ fingers), persistent.
S: Deep sweet malt, roasted malt, biscuits and bread; dried fruits; dark and juicy (if you can say that about a smell?).
T: A deep, rich character, dark roasted malt, bitterness and dark chocolate.
M: Medium high body, medium carbonation; thick, creamy.
O: A really nice example of a big porter. Lots of sweetness from the malts and dry bitterness from the hops and hard roasting.
11-27-2013 18:21:41 | More by mtomlins
4/5 rDev +2.3%
02-15-2012 21:21:51 | More by Sneevel
4/5 rDev +2.3%
06-29-2013 18:27:38 | More by MRsojourner
Ontario (Canada)
3.94/5 rDev +0.8%
500ml Bottle from the Ottawa LCBO for $6
Appearance - Dark brown colour with an above average size frothy light brown head. I can't make out the amount of carbonation showing and there is some great lacing. The head lasted for over 5 minutes before it was gone.
Smell - Malts, chocolate, coffee
Taste & Mouth - There is an average amount of carbonation and I can taste malts, chocolate, and light coffee. There is also some dark fruits and a bit of a graininess. It ends with a chocolate aftertaste with lingering bitterness from smokey/burnt notes.
Overall - An above average brew. The chocolate flavours are nice and rich and the dark fruit and smokey notes provide a nice contrast. A beer worth picking up.
06-12-2014 00:37:59 | More by spinrsx
Ontario (Canada)
4.25/5 rDev +8.7%
09-29-2013 03:34:00 | More by RedAleMan
Ontario (Canada)
4.25/5 rDev +8.7%
09-27-2013 03:35:00 | More by liamt07
Ontario (Canada)
4.28/5 rDev +9.5%
Two fingers of dense and creamy tan coloured head sits on top of its jet black body. As it slowly recedes, thick stripes of lace stick to the glass. This is a big looking porter.
Syrupy raisins and dates lie at its core. Sweet chocolate encases them, giving the impression of Glossetes. The roasted barley character has a smoky edge to it. This rounds it out and gives it some more depth but the sticky dark fruits are the ones that steal the show.
Soft vanilla comes in the picture now, running parallel to the sweet dark chocolate that is present from beginning to end. Its roastiness isn't nearly as pronounced as its sweetness but carries with it a bit of a twang and adds a touch of dryness to the finish. Similar to the nose, the raisins and dates lie at the center. They're a bit syrupy and their sweetness matches the chocolate quality of the beer. As it warms, a quick flash of sweet alcohol grazes the tongue in the finish.
This Porter is quite clean with every flavour well integrated and well rounded. Its body is medium to full with a creamy backing. There's a touch of dryness in the finish but it doesn't change much from the beginning.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Porter from beginning to end. It wasn't too heavy but it packed lots of flavour. More than anything, I was surprised with how clean it came off. Another winner from the Netherlands.
11-30-2013 23:33:53 | More by ludachris
3.85/5 rDev -1.5%
A black brew with hints of red, dark chestnut head, no lacing but good curtains.
The smell is from sweet dried fruits, vanilla, licorice, dark roasted bread.
Tasting sweet, figs, dates, whole grain porridge, coffee beans, licorice.
Little carbonation, thick and sticky, a huge body and slightly dry.
A complex, yet rather balanced porter. A bit sweet.
04-16-2011 19:54:42 | More by rarbring
Ontario (Canada)
3/5 rDev -23.3%
10-22-2013 00:13:48 | More by cfalovo97
Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
4.5/5 rDev +15.1%
Appearance: A dense and opaque bistre/dark brown colour along with a tall, frothy crown of a russet brown tone, it slowly dissipates as some carbonation makes itself visible through the otherwise so dense wall of liquid darkness that makes up this beer.
Smell: A forefront of licorice and molasses in a combination that makes one think about -- surprise sweet licorice! Furthermore, and deeper in, some dried figs och plums along with a touch of charcoal, ashes and roasted malt do appear along with what might be a hint of juniper and pine. Finally, a tad of freshness a la grape. It's buried way in, but it's in there I tells ya!
Taste: Sweet Louise with a slice o' cheese, this was more balt-malt than one could expect in a single bottle. Upfront smoke character, really charcoal like. Thereafter an almost sour, and menthol-like flavour pops up but it's quickly put to sleep by a more fervent salmiak and tar-like taste, way more juniper than the in the smells.
Continually, a bitter cocoa -- and on a lighter note a dulce de leche (lactose caramel) -- flavour portrudes and intermixes at the end which adds a pleasant plateau of sweetness to the mix.
Mouthfeel: Somewhat low in carbonation, really full and round, not as rough or coarse of a course as one'd expect, however it carries a distinctly dry touch to the aftertaste.
Overall: On my behalf, this was a very integral beer as it really complemented the different sensory aspects with each other; carrying a diverse yet unified arsenal of flavours and scents.
12-13-2011 19:51:58 | More by Asgeirr
Ontario (Canada)
3.75/5 rDev -4.1%
12-04-2013 17:33:06 | More by byronic
Ontario (Canada)
3.96/5 rDev +1.3%
500 ml bottle picked up from LCBO for about $6 CDN. Left to sit out for about 30-40 minutes before enjoying
Appearance - Black as night, pretty much blots out the sun. Titanic 4 finger of head yielded with a slightly aggressive pour. Massive dark tan (almost brown) head is mountainous and fluffy and lingers for a long while. Copious amount of lacing left on the glass. Formation of the head just takes off with an aggressive pour.
Smell - Big time unprocessed chocolate, black licorice and coffee scents. Faint fruit notes such as plum and raisin. Some smoke is present was well. Big nose and repeated whiffs yield an identity in the black licorice.
Taste- Massive licorice on the tip of the tongue transitioning to chocolate and fruit reminiscent of fruits covered in dark chocolate. Coffee, ash and black licorice again on the backburner. Very strong flavors overall and work together in a reasonably good manner. Fruit notes in particular are more subdued in taste than they are on the nose.
Mouthfeel - Very rich and creamy feeling, less than 1/4 into the pint, I know this beer will almost act as dinner, such is the filling nature of this porter. Quite smooth, aided by medium / low carbonation with a medium finish.The beer is quite heavy is a one beer per sitting type of beer.
Overall - Very glad I tried it since it was unique and quite tasty, and warmed me on this cold wet October day. Nonetheless for the price I can't see myself purchasing this regularly (if it were even available regularly) although was definitely worth the try. For those loving porters ,s touts and other good winter beers I recommend you pick a bottle up.
10-17-2013 23:14:35 | More by DenisKolkin
Ontario (Canada)
4.06/5 rDev +3.8%
BB April 15, 2015
Beer is black with a large tan coloured head. Good retention.
Nose contains a lot of chocolate, roasted malt. While that is very typical stout/porter, there is an additional scent that is a bit hard to place but makes this beer smell quite different. Perhaps a mix of caramel and some fruit. A very heavy and thick scent.
Taste is not as thick as the nose predicted. Bitter chocolate, roasted malt, caramel. There is a thinness to the beer that is surprising, and brings along a flavour that is hard for me to describe. I get a very slight bit of tart cherry, pretty minimal. Moderately bitter.
Full bodied, but with a notable thin, watery feel accompanying it. Doesn't really detract somehow. Low carbonation level.
Overall, quite good indeed.
09-23-2013 01:06:10 | More by jrenihan
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev +2.3%
03-20-2014 21:59:11 | More by polloenfuego
2.85/5 rDev -27.1%
The three finger head is compact and deep brown, it sinks slowly leaving some lacing. The liquid is black (75 EBC).
The smell is bitter and sweet. Strong notes of milk chocolate and cocoa. Nuts, hints of coconuts, raisins, lactose and paint. Some oxidised notes of dried fruits and strawberry jam.
The taste is bitter; the bitterness is rough and harsh. Dry burned malty notes. Some red berries and (artificial) caramel. Some nuts and dark chocolate. Medium body. The aftertaste is harsh and dry with some alcohol, roasted malts, lactose and sharp bitter flavours. The finish is dry with hints of ashes and chloride.
The carbonation is mild; the large bubbles are short-lived. The liquid is dry and a bit sticky.
The odd chemical notes and harsh bitterness spoiled much of this beer for me.
02-12-2013 18:47:37 | More by bark
Ontario (Canada)
4/5 rDev +2.3%
10-25-2013 00:15:19 | More by andrenaline
4/5 rDev +2.3%
12-19-2011 01:39:12 | More by spycow
Ontario (Canada)
3.04/5 rDev -22.3%
X Porter ("XP") is a collaboration between Midtfyns Bryghus and Brouwerij De Molen of the Netherlands. The beer comes in a brown 500 ml bottle and is 8.0% alcohol with a best before date of April 15, 2015.
XP is a beautiful looking beer, an opaque black colour with a monster 3" chocolate milk coloured head produced with a slightly aggressive pour. The head lingered for about 5 minutes before settling down into a 1/8" cap of foam leaving some modest lacing in its wake. Its aroma is of black licorice, European style dark chocolate and dark roast coffee. The taste is best described as an overpowering combination of black licorice, bitter dark chocolate, bitter dark roast coffee and smoke. The first three linger on throughout the sampling and never clear…as a result I'm struggling to finish the bottle. XP's mouth feel is rich and creamy, reinforced by a soft carbonation and full body. The beer is quite heavy and more than one per sitting would be too much. Given the strong lingering aftertastes one bottle was one too many for Bucky's taste, despite the fact that XP does have several redeeming qualities. XP sells for $5.95 per 500 ml bottle.
04-13-2014 23:17:50 | More by BuckyBeerBeaver
Alberta (Canada)
4.08/5 rDev +4.3%
500ml bottle poured into tulip 12/10/13, cheers Liam for sending the bottle
A the darkest brown with a deep cola edge, three fingers of brown foam quickly falls to a thick film and stays there leaving lots of random lace deep down the glass
S sour plum, raisins, chocolate, coffee, faint smoke, coco powder, hint of licorice, and maybe just a little cherry and tobacco
T chocolate covered fruit, sightly sour, more coffee then the nose, chocolate syrup and a little char, tasty stuff
M silky on the way in, not quite creamy, slick on the palate, sticky on the lips, well concealed booze and fruity char lingers on the finish
O well rounded stuff that I'd drink again no questions asked, great example of the style, rich and too easy to drink
About what I expected and I could have a couple more without getting board, well suited for this chilly afternoon
10-12-2013 18:09:48 | More by wordemupg
4/5 rDev +2.3%
06-22-2014 00:40:04 | More by JMBSH
Midtfyns / De Molen X Porter from Midtfyns Bryghus
87 out of 100 based on 48 ratings.


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I've done some thinking about what I feel the Bills priorities are this offseason, particularly with regard to the Bills defense. Previously, I had the priority list as follows: DT, DE, CB, and LB. I decided to do a little research (and please, let me stress the word "little"), and jumped on Wikipedia to look up the Tampa 2 Defense. The link is right here:
Two things I found interesting in that article. The first was about the DT nose position. To me, it really stressed the importance of having a guy in the middle of the line to stop the run. This reassured me that I was on the right track, assigning priority #1 to this position. So, I am still highly in favor of using the available resources (cap space, draft picks) to acquire a guy to fit this spot. As much as I like McCargo and even Kyle Williams, they need help. And Tripplett is on the downside of his career, in my humble opinion.
The second thing that caught my eye was the importance of an intimidating secondary that can cover ground. We really don't have that. I really think now that a #1 CB needs to be brought in. I'm still okay (temporarily) with the safeties, but if Simpson comes back and doesn't cut it, or if Wendling doesn't develop, I would address this spot next year.
Speed in the LB unit, along with tackling ability, is also very important in this defense. I think Crowell and Poz are two cornerstones with which to build on. However, a major improvement needs to me made over Ellison, and I think it needs to be done this year.
As far as the DEs go, I'm going to say, we have to stick with what we have this year. Schobel, Kelsay, and Denney are all serviceable. I may have chastised them in the past, and rightly so. But, two of the three were hurt last year, and they really didn't have any support on the inside of the line.
I know I'm going to get lit up for these comments. It's a copycat league, and everyone is clamoring over what the Giants did, and fawning all over "speed rushers" and the like. Would the addition of a skilled DE help this defense? Sure it would. But it seems to me that the guys who are available to the Bills really don't fit this defense. I see a bunch of tweeners who are more suited for a 3-4.
So, I'm adjusting my rankings a little. I'm still sticking with a #1 DT. I'd then like a #1 CB. Next up is a solid LB who can complement Crowell and Poz. We still have to leave some room for offense, so I'll leave the rest of the resources for that side of the ball. In other words, DE and Safety can be addressed next year. Sure, they still have to get a DE for this year to fill out the roster, but I wouldn't use any of the cap room available or even a day one pick on the spot.
That's my story, and I'm sticking with it. Unless of course, one of you can make an argument to change my mind...


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Cathy Shaughnessy
Attended Wayne State University
Professional background
West Bloomfield Township Clerk, 2008-present
Since 1988
My husband Tom and my daughter Colleen, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan.
Activities or key endorsements you'd like to mention?
I'm a member of the Township Road Committee, working to improve our roads. I'm a member of the Election Commission, making sure that our elections are run well. I'm a member of the West Bloomfield Optimists, the Friends of , the Friends of the , the Oakland County Clerk's Association, the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. I'm also a member of the and the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. I'm a member of The West Bloomfield Lakes Area Democratic Club and have been involved with the Oakland County and Michigan Democratic parties. I have received the endorsement of West Bloomfield Citizens for Professional Government.
I enjoy the support of key community leaders and many residents.
Why are you running for clerk?
I have made many changes to the clerk's office since first being elected in 2008. I have reorganized the office, saving taxpayers more than $450,000 since 2008. I have made several technological improvements to how elections are conducted in the township. We were one of the first clerk's offices in Oakland County to implement the electronic poll book, improving voter check-in at the polls. I have stressed open, honest and accountable government by greatly expanding the amount of township information available to residents on the clerk's page of the township website.
As the chief financial officer for the township, I have made similar technological improvements in the finance department. We have implemented key software upgrades and improved on financial reporting procedures. I want to build upon these positive changes to maintain the professional atmosphere in my offices. I head the committee that got Orchard Lake Road repaved in my first year of office. I have led the effort to stop fractional drilling under our lakes and streams. I also spearheaded the first of its kind ordinance in Michigan banning the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana known as K2 in West Bloomfield.
Do you have new ideas you'd like to suggest for the position or township?
I'm working to improve the township's website, making even more information available to the public. I believe the more information we provide online will reduce the time and expense of fulfilling Freedom of Information Act requests.
I want to work with state, county and local election officials to find new ways to improve voter turnout and access to the polls. The use of improved technology is already happening in elections. I think that the clerk should serve as an instructor to the voters on how to use the new technology.
We need to better utilize our IT resources to help better manage the township. There are several software applications designed to track resident concerns as they come into . I would like to see that software implemented here to improve customer service and drive greater efficiencies in government operations.
I helped save thousands of dollars by re-negotiating the car wash contract for the township vehicle fleet. I want more open bidding for goods and services as a way to help save taxpayers even more money.
I serve on the Road Committee, working to get our fair share of road money from the county Road Commission. I want to make sure that the road commission treats us fairly and doesn't impose unreasonable traffic plans on our citizens. We heard loud and clear opposition from the residents about a potential roundabout at Maple and Orchard Lake roads.
What do you think are the biggest issues facing the township? How would you handle them?
We have faced challenging economic times with the past few years of declining property values. Like every other community in Michigan, we have experienced a significant reduction in revenue because of that decline. We have found greater efficiencies to maintain our existing level of services. We need to maintain our infrastructure despite our financial challenges.
Preserving our excellent quality of life by protecting our environment is crucial. We must prevent any oil or natural gas drilling under our lakes and streams. We must be vigilant in seeking our fair share of road dollars from the county Road Commission.
Keeping government operations at Town Hall honest, open and accountable is vital to preserving the trust of the people in their government.
What do you think are the key responsibilities of the clerk's office? How would you fulfill them?
State law prescribes many of the key duties of the township clerk. First and foremost, the township clerk is the chief election official of the community. The clerk controls all election activities. I have a record of accomplishment during my term in office for conducting efficient, open and fair elections.
The clerk is also the person responsible for all township records and, as such, serves as the person in charge of responding to all Freedom of Information Act requests. The clerk is responsible for issuing a variety of permits, including for garage sales.
The clerk's office also serves as a passport acceptance agency. The clerk acts as the risk manager for the entire township, dealing with all insurance issues. The clerk also serves as the chief financial officer, controlling the entire finance department. Not only have I fulfilled these responsibilities; I believe that I have made significant improvements in all of these areas.
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Kawika Mitchell - #94 - LB
|6' 1"/ 253 lbs.
|Winter Springs, FL
|South Florida
|Years played
|2003, 2nd round, 15th pick by Chiefs
2011 free-agent tracker, by position
Follow the movement of the 2011 free agents in this list, broken down by position.
The Buffalo Bills released Mitchell on Friday after coming to an injury settlement with the veteran linebacker.||||||| Mitchell was placed on injured reserve prior to the Bills' season opener against Miami after he hurt his foot in practice. The seven-year pro was coming back from a right knee injury that forced him to miss the final 11 games last season after he went on injured reserve.
Mitchell missed practice due to a foot injury and it's doubtful he'll play in the season opener against Miami on Sunday.||||||| Coach Chan Gailey declined to divulge details of the injury Thursday, except to say Mitchell was hurt in practice a day earlier and is "doubtful" to play. Mitchell was having tests to determine what Gailey called a "short-term and long-term" prognosis, an indication the injury could be severe. Mitchell, a seven-year NFL veteran, is a backup to Andra Davis.
Mitchell will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.||||||| He wa shurt in a 6-3 loss to Cleveland on Sunday and will require surgery. Mitchell was carried from the field after hurting his right knee early in the second quarter when he was hit by two Browns linemen while trying to make a tackle.
Mitchell has reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills. The five-year veteran cashed in on the first day of NFL free agency Friday after winning a Super Bowl with the New York Giants.||||||| Mitchell started all 16 games for the Giants last season after being the team's only notable free-agent addition a year ago. He finished with 87 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and one interception in the regular season. He added two sacks in four playoff games, including one in the Giants' Super Bowl win over New England.
Mitchell didn't practice Wednesday, and it's still uncertain whether he will play in the Giants' wild card game at Tampa Bay on Sunday.||||||| Mitchell sprained his knee in the Giants' last game against the Patriots, but has been making progress.


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Chandan Rathod is a happy man these days. The new poster boy of Gujarati cinema is reveling in movie offers that he's been getting these days.
While Chandan has recently finished shooting for his Gujarati film titled Ram Lakhan, the actor seems to be enjoying shooting for an action film titled Dil Dosti Dushmani. After shooting for the action scenes in the movie in Vadodara for about a week, Chandan made a brief visit to Ahmedabad. The actor is all perked about Dil Dosti Dushmani, which's a multi-starrer. The other popular actors who Chandan is sharing screen space with are Kiran Acharya and Jeet Upendra. Chandan plays a cop in this movie.
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Looking out towards the Atlantic from the southern tip of Jamestown. Some sailboats can be seen in the distance.
100 views as of 5/22/2012.
Nikon D300 f/4.5, 1/1250s ISO 200, NIkkor 18-70mm lens. Raw format.
underexposed, spots on lens
If you look closely, I think you will find the spots are actually seagulls. I tried to get them to come closer, but they wouldn't listen. As to the exposure, well that depends on what one is focusing on, no pun intended.


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