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Col. Bud Day - my friend, my leader, my inspiration - has passed away. A true American hero. RIP.—
John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) July 28, 2013
Col. George "Bud" Day, Medal of Honor recipient and Air Force pilot who was shot down over Vietnam and suffered over five years of brutality at the "Hanoi Hilton" where he was imprisoned with John McCain, has passed away at the age of 88.
My stmt on the passing of Colonel Bud Day, my friend and the bravest man I ever knew: mccain.senate.gov/public/index.c…—
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Podcast of 2008 interview with Col. Bud Day: srnnews.townhall.com/talkradio/show…—
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Col. Bud Day, Vietnam War Hero, Dies at 88 nyti.ms/1ceBhOz—
The New York Times (@nytimes) July 28, 2013
Col. George "Bud" Day, Medal of Honor winner and Sen. McCain's POW cellmate in Vietnam, dies at 88 – ow.ly/noyMA—
CBS News (@CBSNews) July 28, 2013
Bud Day known for his actions as POW. But he also led legendary group of forward air controllers, the "Misty" pilots: airspacemag.com/military-aviat…—
John Noonan (@noonanjo) July 28, 2013
Here at Twitchy we'd like to offer our condolences to Col. Day's family on the passing of a true American hero.
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Zio Details
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(212) 352-1700
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:30pm, Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:30pm; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am - 4:00pm
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AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Italian, Mediterranean
Executive Chef:
Massimiliano Convertini
Dress Code:
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Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Please Contact Roberto Manfe at 212-352-1700
Getting there
Cross Street:
5th Ave & 6th Ave
Public Transit:
F train, 4-5-6 train, N-R-W-Q Union Square Stop Suggested, Bus 1-2-3-4.
Parking Details:
19th street from 7pm till 11pm and 5th ave. from 7pm till 7am, also a parking lot on 20th st between Broadway and 5th ave.
A word from Zio
Zio Ristorante, offers dishes influenced by flavors of the Mediterranean as well as seasonality. Lunch includes paninis and grilled pizza specialties, from a traditional Caprese, to a Crudo topped with prosciutto, stracchino cheese and arugula. Chef Max always uses the freshest ingredients and
builds his menu around the seasons. Homemade pappardelle with lamb ragu & a glass of red wine will nicely round out the meal. A selection of meat and fish entrees will remain as choices as well. The dinner menu is organized by antipasti, soups/fresh salads, pizzas, pastas, as well as a tantalizing selection of meat and fish dishes. Signature dishes to start include the Riso al Salto, a crunchy saffron risotto cake, bone marrow, and gremolata sauce, to the Polipo e Panelle, a grilled octopus, with chickpea cake and chicory. The majority of our pastas are fresh made on premise. Please visit our web site for more...
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Diner Reviews
Our first time here.. Vibrant bar
scene... Friendly host(s) Beautiful interior and really good cuisine.. Also...excellent service..."
Dined on 8/14/2014
Went there for the first time
during restaurant week. Great service and delicious meal! A friend and I took our time catching up and we weren't rushed at all."
Dined on 8/10/2014
Zio has a great atmosphere. The
lighting was nice and romantic. The service was fantastic, they seated us right away even though our last guest was a bit late. It was restaurant week, but the restaurant wasn't too crowded, which is fine. The food was OKAY. We each had an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. It was small portions and was just okay, nothing I would want to try again. I hated the dessert! Each of us took a bite and it was hard to keep it down. It was gelatin or pudding based, tasted like some weird herb, and the texture was too weird for my taste. If I didn't have to pay $60 for my meal, I would say it wasn't too bad but it definitely was not worth the price."
Dined on 8/8/2014
Went on a date with my wife. The
Barbabeitole and Agnello were excellent. The agnello was perfectly medium rare, and seasoned just enough..."
Dined on 8/7/2014
This is our second time dining at
Zios and we were not disappointed. We all tried something different and the food was excellent. None of us are drinkers so we cannot speak to their wine list. What I do like is that you can get unlimited water with gas at no charge. The staff is knowledgeable about the food and very nice and friendly. As I said before I highly recommend it and will be going back."
Dined on 8/6/2014
This was one of the best
restaurant week menus I've experienced. Everything was excellent! I will definitely return."
Dined on 7/31/2014
One of my faves.... Don't pass
this one up, a true gem. Chops are great, pasta is tasty and fresh.......appetizers are wonderful. Great wine list...many affordable Chiantis. Service is top notch, what a find!"
Dined on 7/30/2014
This was a great choice for
restaurant week as one of the guests is "gluten free" which can be hard to find.. but here wasn't an issue and the food was amazing!!!! And the Ambience was great too!!!"
Dined on 7/30/2014
I selected this restaurant simply
by narrowing down Italian spots from Opentable restaurant week choices. And I am glad I found it. All 3 of us enjoyed the whole experience. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. We all ordered from the regular menu because there were too many good choices. Overall a very pleasant find, we will return!"
Dined on 7/25/2014
My husband and I met friends we
don't get to see very often and we chose Zio for many reasons. In addition to a spacious table, amazing food courses, and excellent wine selection, we also lingered for over 3 hours with no rush from staff. We were also treated to the "house fennel limoncello" after our meal which sealed the perfection. A great summer memory for the four of us- thanks Zio!"
Dined on 7/24/2014
We recently celebrated my
daughter's 21st birthday at Zio. We were a large group and were seated at a beautiful, spacious table in the main dining room. The hosts and waiters were attentive to every detail, from helping select lovely Italian wines at reasonable prices, to offering great suggestions on the menu. We enjoyed a leisurely dinner, with a selection of shared appetizers, individual main courses and shared desserts. We began with a Prosecco toast, moved onto dinner accompanied by delicious Vernaccia wine, and ended with a sparkling "Happy Birthday" dessert plate. The entrees, from fish to pastas, were excellent and the desserts incredible, especially the tiramisu."
Dined on 7/17/2014
The food was average, the
presentation quite nice, the setting quite nice, The food left nothing to be remembered."
Dined on 7/17/2014
This restaurant was highly
recommended by one of my neighbors a while ago. I wanted a new place to take out of town friends. The restaurant was everything he said it would be. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and my friend who always orders mai tais as a cocktail said that the bartender knew what he was doing. I drank straight vodka so it's hard to mess that up. They have great great bread and breadsticks as well as the most delicious olive oil with roasted tomatoes. I could have made a meal of the bread and olive oil. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would go back again."
Dined on 7/9/2014
Very good Italian fare. Good for
big groups. Highly recommended."
Dined on 7/3/2014
Enthusiastic service and an
accommodating talented chef! Dinner was a sublime experience! Particularly the Salmon with Cauliflower! Oh and be sure to try the roasted ricotta! That is a must not miss!"
Dined on 7/3/2014
Have only been here a few times
for happy hour which has always been enjoyable. I decided to celebrate my birthday dinner at Zio and it was all just perfect. I came early and they seated me right away even though I was still waiting for my friends which is already a great plus for me. The ambience was perfect, the food was delicious, the noise level was just right and my friends and I were able to enjoy our dinner together. We got a lovely bottle of wine and to make my birthday feel more special, they brought the dessert with a Happy Birthday written on it and special candles. But I would like to emphasize most the wonderful service and the attentiveness of the staff and especially the manager Francesco. I highly recommend Zio!"
Dined on 7/2/2014
I celebrated Father's Day last
Monday night with my family with dinner at Zio and was surprised to find that the World Cup game between the United States and Ghana was on TV that evening. The bar area was filled with soccer fans and there were several private events in various parts of the restaurant, hence the reason for the higher than usual noise level. Despite all of the excitement, the management (Darren) could not have been more accommodating. The service was terrific and the food really outstanding. We ordered a variety of meals, but I told Darren that my lamb chops were the best I've ever had in NYC and I've had lamb chops at most if the best known New York steak houses. A job well done - we'll be back!"
Dined on 6/16/2014
This was my second time at Zio.
Both times with fairly large parties (this time 7). I find the decor of the restaurant outstanding, very soothing and relaxing. The food is top notch, especially the home made pastas and the grilled pizza. Service is always top notch and very attentive. It is a bit on the pricy side however, but it is the city, so to be expected. I would recommend Zio for a nice dinner out."
Dined on 6/15/2014
We were lucky enough to celebrate
both of these days here with our families with brunch. The tables are big, the food exquisite and service perfect! There was also easy on street parking on Sunday for everyone who drove from out of town. The access and space is easily laid out for my elderly grandmother with elegant bathrooms on the main dining floor. We can't wait to return!"
Dined on 6/15/2014
Took my wife for dinner here and
wow. My wife had the Grilled Alaskan Salmon and the cauliflower & tomatoes were as delicious as the perfectly cooked fish. I had the Bruschetta special and it was without a doubt the best fish I have ever experienced - and although not usually a veggie guy - the grilled broccoli was incredible. The atmosphere was quiet and fine as we went early but the table they gave us was one of those that were too close to other tables and the service was good but not special. I highly recommend this place as a neighborhood gem as the food is well worth the trip! It is one of my favorites now thanks to their incredible chef."
Dined on 6/13/2014
Food is great (Risotto with
mushrooms/another with figs and prosciuto/BREADED soft-shell crabs too breaded/outstanding lamb and osso buco rag us. Caring service. Top management GMs) that night, very uncaring. But, GO! Really super place."
Dined on 6/7/2014
Great service, food, and overall
experience for my party of 5. Will definitely be back!"
Dined on 6/6/2014
We started with the baked ricotta,
scallops and capresè, all amazing, especially the ricotta and scallops. We had the tuna tartare also but nothing too special about that. Then a few people wanted pasta but not as their meals so the waiter had the chef split a few orders of the gnudi up into individual portions, also very good. For entrées people ordered lamb chops (delicious), short rib ravioli, chicken dish and another pasta. Everyone was pleased and the service was excellent. "
Dined on 6/5/2014
They have an Organic Italian Farro
mushroom Risotto on the menu, it has Mascarpone cheese in it - I asked if it could be made without cheese and Vegan... no problem and it was Outstanding! I ate the entire entrée which is unusual for me, my friends also had delicious meals as well. I will be back. "
Dined on 6/3/2014
Celebrated Mother's day here and
the service was always impeccable. Food was good though the last time we were here, the salmon and lamb chops were bettter. The chilean sea bass special was terrific. Desserts were amazing. And the vibe was always great. This is my third time here and I will definitely be back!"
Dined on 5/11/2014
This is a first class dining
experience, from the excellent pastas, to the gracious service. They give you a warm welcome which sets the tone for a most pleasant meal."
Dined on 5/10/2014
Every visit is better than the
last. Thanks to management and staff at Zio's for a memorable evening."
Dined on 5/5/2014
We had a wonderful dinner, great
service and the ambiance is very nice as well. The waiter checked on us often and even the manager of the restaurant stopped by. We both had grilled fish, which was cooked to perfection! I would highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/2/2014
I've been to this restaurant three
or four times now and each time I've been impressed by the food, service, and general ambiance. Great cocktails and wine list. Excellent Italian food. I highly recommend a visit. "
Dined on 4/26/2014
From the service to the quality of
the food, Zio exceeds expectations in every way. The homemade pastas are out of this world, the fish is fresh and always prepared perfectly, and make sure you save room for dessert. I can't wait to try meatball mondays!! I can't recommend Zio highly enough to friends, family and foodies alike. "
Dined on 4/25/2014
This restaurant was given an
official approval from the Italian Consulate and I can see why! It is authentic Italian food with a good wine list and wonderful menu selections! I highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 4/19/2014
We had a perfect evening at Zio!
The atmosphere is lovely and the food is outstanding. I had the lamb chops and they were cooked perfectly. The dinners are a bit pricey but worth it!"
Dined on 4/18/2014
Had a casual business lunch here
and was somewhat disappointed. The restaurant was fairly empty and so there was no excuse for the lax service. Friendly, but not attentive at all. The food was ok. I had been here for dinner on another occasion and had a similar experience. "
Dined on 4/16/2014
My boyfriend and I dined on 4/12.
It was not too noisy despite there being several diners in groups; we were still able to have an intimate conversation. Service was outstanding, with the waitstaff being he perfect balance of attentive and unobtrusive. We had the lamb carpaccio, short rib ravioli, lamb with sweet potato tortino, and the torts do cioccolato. Everything was delicious and perfectly done."
Dined on 4/12/2014
Went just a month ago and it was
great. Went back this week for a birthday dinner and was disappointed. Short rib ravioli filling had the taste and texture of pate. Filet mignon was cooked perfectly but very tough. All that chewing wasn't worth it. Don't know if I'll go back."
Dined on 4/9/2014
We were a party of five, headed to
Broadway for a show after dinner. The service was wonderful, the staff very helpful and friendly, and the hand made pasta was to die for. This was our second time here and we will definitely be back!"
Dined on 4/5/2014
Zio has a new menu and it is every
little bit as enticing as the previous, and more! My friends and I were very pleasantly surprised by the change! Think, for instance, of those captivating scallops with a puree combining fava beans and chickory ... Still dreaming of it! And service is always careful and attentive, present when you need it."
Dined on 3/31/2014
Service was spotty. There was no
one in the restaurant on a rainy Saturday night yet we were ignored for a long stretch of time during our experience. Food was under spiced or unbalanced in it flavorings. The wine in the lamb shank over powered the flavor of the meat though the meat was perfect at just falling off the bone. The red snapper is a lovely fish but was completely over powered by the clam broth, the fish could have been any type there was no flavor left."
Dined on 3/29/2014
I have been a fan of Zio's from
the first time a friend took me there for dinner. I return every chance I get and have brought other friends, clients, and colleagues to dine there since. Always consistent and never a bad meal. The chef is creative and the entire management and staff are client-focused and friendly. Can't wait for my next opportunity to go back."
Dined on 3/26/2014
Food , service, mgt., atmosphere
and value. Can't wait to return"
Dined on 3/21/2014
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The intersection of Fifth and Main has served as the undisputed epicenter of Edmonds for the past century.
In the early 20th century, the main trunk roads from the south and east converged here, and the daily traffic made it a natural location for stores and businesses. To this day, Fifth and Main remains Edmonds' premier location for business, arts, and leisure.
All these photos were taken from Fifth and Main looking west toward Puget Sound. Taken together, they show a century of change at this location.
The first photo from 1912 shows a group of citizens posing in a muddy street (despite the presence of new sidewalks) in front of a building bearing the name LC Engel. This is the same Engel who founded the tavern and café that still bears his name (for more on Engel's Tavern, see the March 2009 issue of The Preservationist from the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission). Horse drawn carriages are evident, with no motorized vehicles to be seen. The newly-constructed Beeson Building in the background was erected in 1909, replacing the former wooden structures destroyed by fire.
The second photo, also from 1912, was probably taken on the same day. Note the horse and carriage in front the Edmonds Meat Market that appears in both photos. The Beeson Building is nicely shown in this photo.
The third photo from the mid 1920's shows the Up-To-Date Grocery replacing the Edmonds Meat Market on the southwest corner. The Princess Theater, originally located between the two groceries on the south side of Main, is now directly across the street in its newly-constructed dedicated theater.
The fourth photo from the mid-1930's shows a somewhat remodeled grocery and meat market continuing to occupy the southwest corner. The street is lined with cafes and stores, with Friese's Bakery now in the space formerly occupied by The Princess Theater. The "new" Princess sports a flashy new marquee advertising "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round". Note the small letters at the top of marquee bearing the name of the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Berry (for more on the Princess Theater, see the June 2009 issue of The Preservationist from the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission). Note also the suspended streetlights extending west and the blinking traffic signal above the intersection with the sign "make full stop".
The fifth photo from 1956 still features the blinking traffic light. The Princess is now showing John Wayne in The Searchers, a story taken from Louis L'Amour's Trailing West series. McGinness's store is prominent on the northwest corner, with Fred Hubbard's insurance agency just to the west.
The final photo from today shows the Mexican restaurant occupying the space on the northwest corner, and on the southwest corner. The intersection has been reworked into a traffic circle with a fountain as its focal point. The traffic circle and the various structures that have occupied it are a story in itself that will be covered in future articles. The Princess, since renamed the Edmonds Theatre, is showing the new animated Johnny Depp feature Rango, which you can still catch if you hurry.


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And yet...oh the snarls it causes! The sliding cars...the frozen pipes...the slippery paths...hard to believe it can come from such beauty!
There's so much that's beautiful about winter: the snuggly blankets, the hot cocoa, the roaring fires...the sledding and snowman making and ice skating.
I looked forward to all those things {well, except the ice skating. That is not something safe for me to try if I want to keep all my limbs in tact....} but oh goodness...I didn't expect it all in such abundance!!
Maybe you're there. In a place that you looked forward to...perhaps even enjoyed once it began...but after some time, you find yourself weary. Weary and wondering when the end is in sight. IF there even is an end. Ever.
This week, an anonymous Mid-Morning caller said these words, which struck me so profoundly that I had no choice but to grab my journal and write them down:
It's not the place I want to be, but if I have to be here, it's the place God wants me to be.
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During my childhood, we would spend our Christmas and New Year's over and my Grandmother's down in Mexico. It was a shitty dirt town in Sonora where my main source of Entertainment was "See if the manual meat-grinder will grind this" and "Count the flies in the Outhouse."
Of course now it's a bit more modernized with even a casino nearby, but back in the day, the biggest warehouse was the old Pepsi Factory.
Back then, Unable to drink anything harder than "Sidra" or Sparkling Grape Juice," (unless my aunts/uncles were feeling generous) I would always get amused by the elders in my
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Ha, Anthems is one of my "go to" albums when I don't really have a craving for a specific album or band. Its awesomeness pervades :vampire:
The next PD album is very hotly anticipated but the most I can find is that they're currently in the writing process. Late 2011 or early 2012 would be my guess.
Aw yeah, I'm with you. Unfortunately I can't really get into any Emperor after Anthems. Its not bad by no means, it just doesn't grab me at all like the first two releases.
I love IX Equilibrium, but I can't get into Prometheus.
Spun Wormrot's new record, Dirge, the other day. It's as feral as I expected! Thank Darwin for Wormrot; they're the only band filling a massive Insect Warfare-shaped hole in my musical heart.
I'm with you on this one. There are a few later songs I like off of equilibrium and Prometheus like that song where he's all like "iiiiiiicaruuuuuus I daaaaaaaare youuuuuuu" and the other one where he's all " and after years in dark dungeons... They came to silence......................... der was nawfing." plus the cool piano intro. As a whole though, both albums are pretty boring and repetitive.
Hahaha! Sometimes when I hear someone say the word "nothing" I have to say under my breath "der was nawfing" because it sounds so fucking hilarious and cracks me up every time. Norwegian accents don't really sound like that so I don't understand why Ihsahn does. Maybe its only when they whisper things or talk to children.
But yes, I think Prometheus and Equilibrium both lack that awesome magic atmosphere that prevails through Anthems and Nightside. I respect that they're not just trying to reproduce those two albums, though, as I think that'd be worse. Who wants to hear the same story over and over as it becomes less epic every time?
One of the best grind bands at the moment. Basically what grind should be.
I have not heard Wormrot. I'll check out Dirge sometime soon.
Their first album Abuse is pretty mega too.
And, Cunty, yep; at the moment they're pretty much the standard bearers for grind, at least in my eyes.
Haven't heard it yet, but I just have to say again that the new Gridlink has been melting my fucking face off over the last week. I love it. Its been part of my morning routine. Grindcore and coffee! I also really enjoy the recording quality. It isn't compressed to hell, isn't trigger-happy, and all the instruments are mixed very well.
Orphan is fucking great stuff. Just wish there was more of it.
Just checked out Worthless, the new album from Weekend Nachos. Despite the ridiculous name, there's some pretty decent grindy-powerviolence going on.
Gridlink is great. Good to see members of Discordance Axis working again.
Weekend Nachos is one of the worst names ever. They are Chicago guys so I see them every so often. Always good live.
Weekend Nachos? Haha, fucking come on.
Nasum reformed for some farewell shows. Looks like I'm going to see them next year
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Despite ethics OK, questions endure about Scott's financesSaturday, May 14th, 2011 by John Kennedy
The Florida Commission on Ethics unanimously approved Gov. Rick Scott's plan Friday to put his wide-ranging financial assets into a blind trust, steered by money managers independent of the governor.
The Republican governor, who reported a net worth of $218 million when he filed as a candidate last year, has been forced to tamp down questions about the intersection of his private wealth and public office – even before his election in November.
But the endorsement by the ethics panel isn't likely to end questions about Scott's finances.
After all, the governor appears unwilling to produce any documents showing that the blind trust has been created, nor include apparently sizeable assets controlled by his wife, Ann, in the account steered by money managers.
Scott spokesman Brian Burgess also Friday shrugged off questions about how much money the governor is setting aside to finance his substantial daily spending. Scott is using his own seven-passenger jet for travel on executive business and is paying for fuel and maintenance out of his own pocket.
Meanwhile, his most controversial holding, Solantic Corp., has not yet changed hands. The governor pledged to sell the urgent care company on April 29.
But Scott and Burgess revealed for the first time Friday that the sale has been slowed by difficulty transfering state licenses to the minority owners acquiring the governor's ownership share.
Despite the seemingly endless delays — Scott has been talking about the blind trust since before his election — Burgess insists Scott is trying to do the right thing, and embraced the ethics commission's support.
"It's something he takes seriously," Burgess said. "It's been a very long and complex process because of the unique questions that are presented. He's pleased we can put his assets in a place that meets federal guidelines, at least, and satisfies the Florida Ethics Commission."


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There are Apple, and Android fan boys, we all know that, and they will fight to the death in the heat of an argument. But do the android fan boys just hate iOS because its Apple??
What if Google had released an iOS-like mobile OS, and Apple's OS was more like, say Jelly Bean. Would the android fan boys be all over the features of iOS in comparison to Android. I'm not going to get into the pros and cons of each, but I have had a great amount of experience with both (Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus, GS3, iPhone 4, 4S, 5, iPad 3, Mini) and i can fairly say that they are both great in their own ways.
I just get the feeling that, although yes, iOS is getting old, and boring, android fan boys are only shooting down iOS because its Apple, and not that the OS is really that bad. There is a lot to like about iOS, and android, but it once someone chooses to be with one side, they will kill (not really...I hope) to win a battle over which is better.
So all I'm suggesting is what if Apple devices were running Jelly Bean, and the Nexus 4 was running iOS 6, how would both parties feel about that?


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I don't know why I feel so hap, hap, happy this morning. Is it because my 401(k) has actually earned $25 over the last 2 weeks? Is it because the Propecia I've been taking is actually showing results? Is it because every single day Lane Kiffin gives us all a reason to live? All of these things are truly reasons to celebrate, but this morning after my third cup o' Joe and 7 pushups, I think I know why:
Our Offensive and Defensive lines. Where games are won or lost.
On the D-Line, there is tremendous talent. Most importantly, it is tremendous senior talent. Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins and Kade Weston who are not only going to dominate their position, but teach by example. DeAngelo Tyson will continue to develop under the tutelage of some future NFL'ers. Our rush ends, certainly a question mark, will undoubtedly benefit from our ability to take away the middle of the line. Having Jeff Owens back will make the rush ends more effective, I promise you.
Perhaps no position on the team has me more excited than our offensive line. You read correctly: The O-line. As exciting as an underwater earthquake, the power to destroy. If you are into plate tectonics, then indeed you're jacked right about now. It's a force, my friends. To quote Phil Steele (God bless his 3 point type and color layout that could only be designed by Mr. Magoo):
"This year not only do all 5 starters return, but they get back (Vince) Vance and Sturdivant. Eight players have starting experience and their 99 career starts are 10th (tied) most in the FBS."
Do we have questions in our running game? Of course. Personally, I believe we are going to rotate the hell out of fresh backs until the right mix is found; perhaps a running game by committee...or perhaps one guy steps up and becomes the feature guy, or until the other team cries "uncle." We are in the best shape on O-line since, well, forever. Ben Jones, Chris Davis, Cordy Glenn, Trinton Sturdivant, Vince Vance, Clint Boling with a ton of capable youth waiting in the wings. These guys are going to be around for a while. If that doesn't get you excited, you don't have a pulse.
The 2009 Dawgs are primed to surprise alot of folks. I think they might just amaze.
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When it comes to state public defender programs, Michigan's is one of the worst, the American Civil Liberties Union reports in a report released yesterday.
The paper, "Faces of Failing Public Defense Systems: Portraits of Michigan's Constitutional Crisis" (PDF), says that the state's 83 county public defenders' offices—each with their own policies—lack oversight, funding and training, the Detroit News reports.
A 2008 National Legal Aid & Defender Association study heavily cited in the ACLU report found some public defenders in Detroit handled up to six times as many misdemeanor cases as they should.
Michigan is one of seven states that require counties fund and manage their own public defender systems, according to the Detroit News. The counties combined spend $72 million a year, according to the study, but the figure is more than $50 million short of what national standards demand.
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100-million dollar project planned off A1A
Visitors to the National UDT-Navy Seal Museum north of Ft. Pierce can see the Maersk Alabama lifeboat that was captured by Somali pirates in 2009.
"It's a piece of history," says Rick Kaiser, the Executive Director of the museum.
It's now also part of cinematic history in the new Tom Hanks movie "Captain Phillips".
But while tourists can see a lot of neat things, they can't always find a hotel.
"People always say, 'Where can I stay?'
It's very limited nearby," says Kaiser.
However, that could change. On Tuesday, developer George Heaton presented his plan to St. Lucie County Commissioners for a new luxury hotel on North Hutchinson Island.
"We're real confident there's a market out there for this product. We have a lot of South Floridians who love to come to this area and spend their weekends," said Heaton.
The Orchid Beach Resort would consist of three 12-story buildings with 400 rooms as well as space for conferences and weddings.
The site is a former Radisson Hotel torn down after suffering hurricane damage.
Heaton claims his oceanfront hotel will be the only of its kind for miles.
The competition is 12 miles north to Vero Beach or 50 miles south to Jupiter and 63 miles to Singer Island.
Heaton added the proposed site is not as prone to erosion.
"So it (beach) is getting bigger every year and people who want to go to a destination resort love to have beaches," said Heaton.
Tourism officials say this would be a huge shot in the arm for the area.
"It's especially going to help our sometimes struggling tour operators here in Ft. Pierce. Our charter fishing guides," said Charlotte Bireley, Tourism and Venues Director for St. Lucie County.
Still, don't call reservations just yet. Even if all goes as planned, the new hotel wouldn't be ready for business before 2016.


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So the Lakers, two-time defending NBA champions, just got outscored by the Dallas Mavericks' bench in the first half of an elimination playoff game. Let's examine the statistical carnage of Game 4's incredible first half.
The Mavericks' three-point shooting was fantastic, and Dallas tied an NBA playoffs record with 11 threes in a half.
Jason Terry made six of seven threes in the first half, tying his career playoff high. His effective field goal percentage is 1.000.
As mentioned, the Mavericks' bench outscored the Lakers, 40-39, in the first half. Terry has more points than any Lakers starter; Terry and Peja Stojakovic have combined to equal the entire Lakers starting lineup. The Mavericks' bench's effective field goal percentage is 1.026.
The Mavericks' effective field goal percentage as a team is .773.
The Mavericks, through one half, would be fourth all-time in three-point percentage in a playoff game by any team with 10+ threes.
As Terry noted in an on-court interview, the Mavericks often have three of the most prolific shooters in NBA history on the floor. What you may not know is that those three players are Jason Kidd, third in NBA history for made threes, Stojakovic (fourth), and Terry (eighth.) Missing from that list: Dirk Nowitzki, maybe the finest shooter in the NBA.
Nowitzki had just eight points in the first half, and made just four of seven shots. And yet his plus-minus was a staggering +26.


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PENDLETON, Ind. —
In middle school, David West was often teased for having large feet. Back then he was 5 feet 11 inches tall and wore the same shoe size he does now.
Now 6-foot-9, 240 pounds and a starting forward for the Indiana Pacers, West has filled into his size-17 shoe. And before hitting his growth spurt, he had to learn to love himself, he said.
"You know what? I love my feet," West said to an audience of about 40 teenage boys at the Pendleton Juvenile Facility on Friday afternoon.
West, an eight-year NBA veteran and two-time all-star, told the boys to find something they like about themselves, even if it's something small — or, in West's case, big, like their feet.
"Chances are you are going to commit a crime against someone who looks and acts like you. It's called self-hatred," West said.
West said he could understand what they were going through. In 1994, 11 members of his family were incarcerated. Close friends he grew up with in Teaneck, N.J., have gone on to serve prison time, including a friend whom he identified using his inmate ID number, who is serving 45 years for murder.
The Pacers have been mediocre the past few years. They obtained West during the offseason as a free agent, and this year's Pacers squad is the best since 2004. With a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers today, the team would clinch the Eastern Conference's No. 3 playoff seed.
It would also secure home-court advantage for the Pacers for the first round, likely setting up a series against the Orlando Magic or Atlanta Hawks. West indicated he would prefer to play Orlando, who recently lost star center Dwight Howard to back surgery.
West cited a recent study which found the U.S. has a prison population of 2.3 million, the largest in the world.
"That's 2.3 million people incarcerated that don't have free will," West said.
Being that America is a capitalist society, West said, there are just as many people who are benefiting from those incarcerations.
"One of the tenets of capitalism is that you capitalize on another man's mistakes," West said.
Former Pacer Darnell Hillman, who serves as the team's director of camps, clinics and alumni relations, also spoke to the teens, emphasizing attitude.
"We all have an attitude. The question is: Is it good or bad?" Hillman said.
During his time in the military, Hillman didn't like having people tell him what to do, and it would have been easy to develop a bad attitude, he said. Even though the teens are incarcerated, a positive attitude can help them take back power, because it shows they have control, he said.
He also told the kids to dream big and to dedicate themselves to achieving that dream.
"(West) is dedicated to his sport, I'm dedicated to this franchise, and I want one thing — for this franchise to win its first NBA championship," Hillman said.
As a player, Hillman won two ABA championships with the Pacers. Since the NBA-ABA merger of 1976, the Pacers have reached the NBA finals just once, in 2000, when they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
"We've been pretty close, but I haven't quit, and I won't let (the team) quit," Hillman said.
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Dodd-Frank Act Two-Year Anniversary
Seven takeaways on Dodd-Frank's impact on compensation
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank), it's worth pausing for a moment to take stock of how it has already influenced the financial services and banking industries, and what may lie ahead. Today, its full impact remains to be seen – financial services institutions are still grappling with the enormity and complexity of the 2,300-page law. And regulators from numerous federal agencies are still writing many of the rules that will affect different corners of the industry, which may contribute to uncertainty.
At the same time, after two years its impact has become clearer. For example, across the compensation landscape – from executives to producers, such as mortgage originators, commercial lenders, etc. – Dodd-Frank requires institutions to show that their incentive arrangements are consistently safe and sound and do not encourage employees to expose their firms to imprudent risk. The guidelines that have been issued are having a deep impact for many institutions, affecting such areas as overarching talent strategies and compensation practices to risk and auditing systems and more.
For banking executives working to understand where they should be focusing when it comes to compensation issues in the age of Dodd-Frank, here are seven important observations.
New incentive compensation guidelines may affect how you retain and attract talent
Financial institutions are being required to change how their employees receive incentive-based compensation, so that it reflects results over longer performance periods when unexpected risks or losses may surface. Previously, certain employees would receive incentive compensation – based on short-term results like revenue or growth – for decisions that could have placed their firms at imprudent risk down the road. Under the new landscape, significant components of incentive compensation are required to be risk adjusted, or deferred, and balanced based on inherent risks. Compensation could be clawed back if decisions that employees make today lead to big losses later on. Many of the institution's employees are covered by these provisions, not just the executive level. With increased regulatory oversight of incentive compensation and employee incentive pay at risk for longer periods, banks may have a harder time attracting and retaining talent compared with other industries, such as technology or nonbank financial markets. These industries may offer more immediate incentive pay and less risk adjustment.
Clawbacks and forfeitures are new features
Financial institutions can use clawbacks and forfeitures during deferral periods to recover pay from employees who expose firms to imprudent risks. These policies and practices could also affect employee hiring and retention for many banks. It's not just executives, traders, or commercial lenders who might be on the hook, but also many other employees. In fact, Section 956 of Dodd-Frank extends oversight to anyone paid an incentive for performance – and that is likely 25,000 or more people at large banks.1
Banks will likely need to balance risk versus reward when it comes to compensation
Financial institutions may have to identify and develop metrics that balance risks with sales or revenue goals – and then base incentive compensation programs on these metrics. Previously, many institutions paid compensation largely based on meeting revenue goals and may have paid little attention to associated risks. Regulators want firms to take a more balanced approach to prevent banking executives and other employees from taking imprudent risks. Regulators have also been given more leeway in using regulatory actions, consent orders, and tougher strategies to curb compensation practices that could encourage risk taking. Banks will likely need to spell out how compensation metrics will include penalties – such as forfeitures, clawbacks, or other deterrents – to demonstrate that such metrics do balance revenue generation with risk avoidance. Some risks to consider are credit, market, liquidity, operational, legal, compliance, and reputational.
Risk management processes and controls are needed
Governance should consider risk management processes and controls (internal audit) in the design and implementation of incentive compensation plans to assess that risk is properly considered and monitored. Previously, risk was rarely considered in the program design. In addition, boards of directors, armed with greater data about incentive compensation, are encouraged to take a more active role in overseeing compensation arrangements and related control processes.
The rules have yet to be finalized.
Over the years, federal banking agencies issued guidance to address incentive arrangements. Picking up where the guidance left off, Dodd-Frank included a provision that instructed agencies to issue rules or guidelines on incentive compensation. Although proposed more than a year ago,2 they have not been finalized. Federal regulators are still investigating the different compensation strategies and approaches that institutions are employing. Regulators are also evaluating compensation programs to find balanced approaches between risk mitigation and revenue generation. As a result, it may be difficult for institutions to navigate the uncertain regulatory environment.
Banks should consider upgrading IT systems to better manage compensation arrangements and concerns
Technology system upgrades can help financial institutions provide an integrated incentive compensation management platform across their organizations. This can help them meet regulatory reporting requirements, provide a platform to design compensation plans that support efforts around revenue growth, and also address problems, such as compensation overpayments and payment inaccuracies.
Regulatory risk programs continue to operate with significant uncertainty
Financial institutions are concerned about developing and implementing risk programs tied to compensation plans without knowing how federal regulators will view them and how it may affect their ability to attract and retain employees. For instance, many banks are developing lists of covered employees with risk profiles and establishing balanced metrics and risk adjustments at the macro, organizational level and moving down to specific compensation plans for specific positions (like mortgage originators) But regulators have yet to adopt a final rule to provide details at that specific level, which is causing some concern among banks that must comply by the end of 2012.
Because there's a lot more to know about the Dodd-Frank Act, these takeaways are presented as part of a series of issue-focused insights into the impact of this legislation. In the coming days, Deloitte will release a more in-depth look at the law's potential implications in other areas such as consumer protection, derivatives, the Volcker rule, and living wills. For more information, please visit us at Financial Regulatory Reform.
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1 Alberti, Merritt and Dicks, Robert, "Dodd-Frank Demands a Broader View of Compensation," American Banker, May 22, 2012.
2 Federal Register, Vol. 76, No. 72, April 14, 2011, pp. 21170-21219.
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Pet Additions – 5.412
July 31, 2013
by Cymre in Pet Battles
Just look at this massive list of pets. Not surprisingly, a lot of them come from the rare spawns on the Timeless Isle as well as other sources. These are just the ones I've collected so far, the rest of the images will be added over time.
Celestial Tournament
Darkmoon Faire
Moon Moon drops from the new Darkmoon Faire boss – Moonfang
Unique Abilities: Moon Fang, Moon Tears, Moon Dance.
There are three engineering pets: two are made while one is obtained from Blingtron.
Rare Spawns
Interact with the Neverending Spritewood (purple rare spawn crystal) and kill Scary Sprites (note these are the larger sprites which can randomly spawn as opposed to the smaller Angry Sprites) – (45.4, 73.3)
Siege of Orgrimmar Raid
Wild Pets
World Event
I've tested quite a few of these combinations in battle – be sure to check them out on YouTube.
Winter Cleaning6
It must be that time of year again when I find myself in the same predicament and it's not even spring! I was having trouble looting all the items to sell during my runs though Kara, TK and SSC but the last straw came when I was doing an exploration run of the third room in the Troves of the Thunder King and couldn't finish looting a Golden Chest because my bag was full.
Turns out I had left a Burial Trove Key in the Golden Chest but the dilemma was deciding which item to delete from my bag. This wasted about 15secs trying to decide which object I could live without. In the end I discarded my Ancient Amber which I've had since early Cata but in all honesty, I haven't really used since Dragon Soul.
So now my bank and backpacks are all upgraded with Royal Satchels which helps but I still needed to go through my entire inventory. This included a couple of pieces in my Void Storage and bank since a few turned out to be look-alike pieces, particularly the cloaks.
I was able to free up 18 spots which is great and I even changed my shadow mog to my Cymre Jones outfit since it frees up a bit more room. It's just too bad I'm using a staff instead of my stake/torch or journal and you still need to show the shoulders which is a shame (not that she really uses them for her outfit). Plus I was holding all my Battle-Stones on my alt since she's doing more of the pet battling these days but I'm suddenly tempted to hold them on my main. I might just wait for the patch though.
My latest big purchase turned out to be another TCG pet after seeing the price drop low enough in the AH. It feels so great to mark another one off the list. No fragments in Ulduar though this week.
Dread Ship Vazuvius10
July 29, 2013
by Cymre in Silver Dragons
This is possibly one of the coolest rare spawns on the Timeless Isle. As I mentioned before, a few need some sort of event or interaction before they will appear and this is no exception. First you need to kill Evermaw, the rare elite whale shark that swims around the entire Isle and loot the Mist-Filled Spirit Lantern he drops.
Then head to the Misty Strand and use the lantern at the Cursed Gravestone. This will summon the Dread Ship Vazuvius. Note the lantern is a conjured item so only lasts an hour which is probably why you don't always see the gravestone. I suspect the shrine is only active as long as Evermore is alive and probably up to an hour afterwards unless someone summons the ship within that timeframe.
Once the ship is destroyed, you can loot the spoils which includes 1000x Timeless Coins and the Rime of the Time-Lost Mariner - another transformation item.
The buff lasts for 15mins while the item has a 2hr CD and no limitation on where you can use it.
Edit: In the latest PTR build, the item no longer affects your mounts.
Also, the ship now has a knockback if you're in melee range which I noticed when trying to loot the ship.


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As a referee, you hope that nobody knows your name after the match. You hope that nobody notices you. You want the focus on the players and the play, not the guy running around with the whistle. The referee for the CONCACAF Champions League match between Monarcas Morelia and the LA Galaxy is named Gilberto Alacal Pineda and the final score was Pineda two, Galaxy one. Okay, the scoreboard said Morelia two, Galaxy one, but the referee allowed a Morelia goal that in no way should have been allowed then disallowed a perfectly good Galaxy goal, taking a win away from LA and completely changed the landscape of Group A.
LA had the first great chance of the match, but Omar Gonzalez's shot hit the post and bounced away to keep the match even at halftime. As a result, the two teams went into the break the same way they started the match.
Shortly after the second half got underway though, LA broke the deadlock. Robbie Keane gathered a long pass 20 yards from goal with just one defender to beat. He pushed the ball past the defender, got to it first and rocketed a shot home. The Irishman's quick play and good finish had the Galaxy in front in Morelia and with the way they were playing, they had good reason to believe they could hold on.
Then the referee got involved. An 83rd minute shot from distance was low and right at Josh Saunders. It was a ball he certainly should have handled, but it squirted by him. His scrambled back and jumped on the ball with it on the line, but not over it. Then, under pressure from a Morelia player he rolled over the ball and maybe (it wasn't clear on the replay), pushed the ball over the line. Even if it did go over the line, the player pressuring Saunders came from a blatantly offside position, which should have resulted in the flag going up, the whistle being blown and LA staying ahead, 1-0, but no. The referee gave the equalizing goal that may have never crossed the line and was a result of pressure from an offside player.
In the final moments of the match, LA got a corner kick. The ball was swung in and headed down, forcing a save from Federico Vilar. He couldn't hold onto the ball though and Keane pounced, knocking the free ball home for the go-ahead goal. The problem is the referee didn't allow the goal. He waved it off, saying that Keane was offside on the header, only replays showed him not just to be onside, but onside by at least a yard, if not two. Legitimately LA goal waved off. Well done, Mr. Pineda.
Morelia came flying right back and earned a corner of their own. The kick found an unmarked Miguel Sabah who headed the ball right at the feet of Saunders, who should have been able to make the save. He didn't make the save though and Morelia had themselves a 92nd minute winner.
To place complete blame on Pineda is a little harsh. The blame should go on the three-man refereeing crew considering each missed offside, or onside call was made by a different assistant referee so they deserve the bulk of the blame, but Pineda blew, or didn't blow the whistle. The point is this. A win that should have undoubtedly gone to the Galaxy went to Morelia because of the referees.
Instead of being in first place in Group A and six points clear of second place, LA is now tied with Morelia atop the group and actually in second place because of goal difference. Alajuelense are also just three points behind them with a match in hand. So thank you referees, you just completely changed Group A.


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Amber 25 - Stoudts Brewing Co.
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West Virginia
3.63/5 rDev +2.5%
Pretty much an easy going amber ale, with session-able level of alcohol. Rich amber color a bit of glowing red when held toward some back lighting, big tan creamy head forms. Thin speckled lacing left behind in my pint glass. Aroma has toasted malts, fresh cracked grain coming up with some herbal/mint/mild pine hops, very mild hop additions. Flavor is balanced kiss of herbal earthy hops, toasted malt with a bit of breadiness, really melds well and comes of being a super enjoyable brew. Nothing that rewrites the book on brewing, but it's damn well made from our friends on the other side of PA in Adamstown, even flowing carbonation light and palatable. Go for this beer while it's out there, I really enjoyed it.
06-13-2012 22:34:47 | More by WVbeergeek
3.58/5 rDev +1.1%
Bottle gifted to me by yourefragile. I like the kolsch, I'm definitely interested in this beer. Beer is amber and clear with a nice white head, some lacing, decent retention.
Aroma is odd, it smells like a kolsch and an amber mixed.
Beer is medium to light in body, the kolsch character is lost in the palate mildly. The finish is mildly bitter but not too strong, the lead off is a malt. I like it, it is interesting but not great.
05-23-2012 15:55:52 | More by drabmuh
3.9/5 rDev +10.2%
I picked this up at Al's -enjoyed chilled from a 1/2 pint.
The color is glowing orange copper with a thick white cap with tight bead and swirling lace sticks. The smell is mostly malt with lightly stone fruit influenced w/ slight pine scent and subtle fruity yeast with mild biscuit ester. The feel has mild malt with dry body and slight spice with moderately high carbonation and w/ light nutty texture w/ gentle hop oiliness.
The taste of this amber has a lively piney and bready yeast juxtaposition which also has light fruity elements with nice dry spicy hop in the finish. Overall I really enjoyed this for what it is a solid amber which is a pretty highly quaffable brew. I enjoy the fact it has lots of balance which is pleasant since some amber ales are more on the sweet side.
07-14-2012 14:59:51 | More by Slatetank
District of Columbia
3.7/5 rDev +4.5%
12 oz bottle poured into a nonic. Description from Stoudts... "light bodied, refreshing brew uses a small amount of caramel malt to give it a nice amber color with a hint of sweetness. Lower hopping rates and a smooth dry finish make this the perfect session beer to help you celebrate 25 years of Stoudt's beers". 6 pack holder also indicates their Karnival Kolsch yeast is used.
Pours a perfectly clear, light amber with a dense, large frothy khaki head. Head has good retention, light carbonation and ample rings of dry lace. Very mild aroma, caramel malt forward, light biscuit, and finish of light earth and grass. Flavor is similar to nose, starts mildly sweet and caramely with some fruity esters from the yeast, before a drier, earthy finish. Nice balance of sweetness and bitterness. Medium thick, creamy body with active carbonation. Not the most exciting beer, but no obvious flaws and I like that they made a nice sessionable beer for their anniversary to complement the barrel aged 5025.
05-13-2012 23:24:56 | More by yourefragile
4.6/5 rDev +29.9%
Yay for Stoudt's! They make me especially proud to be a Lancaster Countian and both Ed and Carol were very nice to me in the late-1990's as a burgeoning Beer Pest. As they begin to transition to the next generation, I have a solid foothold and look forward to further interactions with the family (even if Eddie is a Flyers fan).
I purchased this on the night of the 50-40-25 Celebration, commemorating 50 years of the Black Angus Steak House, 40 years of the Antique Mall and 25 years of Stoudt's B.C. It was a don't miss event and right after I bought a sixer in the Black Angus, another fellow bought a sixer of 1860 IPA and we swapped half of each for the other to great applause as others had apparently not thought of it. Onward!
My pour resulted in a finger of dense, tawny head with good retention. Color was the shade of orangish-amber that really gets my attention on a redheaded female, plus it had NE-quality clarity. Nose was quite malty which represented a real shift in gears for me from the steady onslaught of IPAs these last few days. Mouthfeel was medium and the malt sweetness was not as prevalent on the tongue as it had been on the nose. Instead, it had a very pleasant nuttiness that I really dug. Finish was actually semi-dry, not cloyingly sweet and before I knew it, I had run through the entire bottle! Dang, but I wish that we still reviewed for "Drinkability" as this would rank among my tops. I am incredulous as to how smooth this was! I may not be trading any more away, thank you very much.
06-21-2012 19:05:16 | More by woodychandler
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
05-17-2013 13:06:03 | More by InspectorBob
3/5 rDev -15.3%
06-28-2013 00:35:22 | More by ejimhof
3.55/5 rDev +0.3%
Amber 25
Stoudts Brewing Co.
Style: American Amber / Red Ale
Pours a clear medium brown color, with an off white head and some lace on the glass. Aroma of roasted malt, bready yeast and burnt caramel. In the flavor, toasted malts, nutty, mildly smoky roasted profile, with all due caramel sweetness and a faint citrusy hop flavor. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, well carbonated, and easily drinkable. Overall, this is a pretty nice Amber Ale, and a worthy anniversary beer. Pretty solid.
06-03-2012 20:57:19 | More by Stinkypuss
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
05-24-2014 02:06:24 | More by Latarnik
3.9/5 rDev +10.2%
Can't say anything bad about this beer. Color has a nice amber brown with some good head. Smell is of toasted malts, bready goodness, and a twang of hops.
Taste is pretty good. It seemed a bit fuller than 4.8% yet balanced the flavors well. Most noted is the bready toasted malt that gives it a mild gram cracker like taste and the hops balance with a citrus tone.
Overall I would get this again and enjoy it in a variety case if it was included. A very smooth amber ale.
06-18-2012 05:48:33 | More by DrDemento456
3.53/5 rDev -0.3%
Poured from a brown 12 oz. bottle. Has a caramel color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is sweet, some hops. Taste is well balanced hops and malts, good but mild flavor. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is a pretty good beer, but nothing special.
08-18-2012 06:44:30 | More by tone77
2.95/5 rDev -16.7%
Pours a clean orange-ish to yellow color, with an off white head. In the aroma, a small cereal malt. In the taste, a small dry malt, and a not of a grapefruit hop, but actually quint simple across the board. A small bite and a lighter bodied mouthfeel, with a small dry not of grapefruit hops and a balanced malt in the aftertaste. A small hop and balanced, it's ok, but kind of bland.
07-10-2012 17:03:42 | More by OWSLEY069
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
11-24-2012 23:23:53 | More by jmdrpi
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
12-18-2012 01:19:04 | More by stereosforgeeks
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
09-06-2012 06:12:25 | More by WDJersey
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev +5.9%
01-01-2014 05:47:25 | More by BeerForMuscle
3.25/5 rDev -8.2%
01-31-2013 16:49:37 | More by JohnK17
3.75/5 rDev +5.9%
06-02-2012 03:59:43 | More by mdillon86
New Jersey
2.75/5 rDev -22.3%
01-20-2013 00:00:20 | More by muskiesman
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
02-25-2013 01:28:18 | More by duff247
3.43/5 rDev -3.1%
a: This was a slightly hazy coppery amber color. It was served to me with a firm, thick cap.
s: Biscuits and caramel with light, spicy hops; hints of pine.
t: Moderate sweetness up front, biscuits and fruity caramel. Mild spicy bitterness at the finish. Well balanced overall.
m: Medium body, creamy.
o: Reminds me a bit of other ambers from Stoudts. Hoping for more in honor of 25 great years.
08-11-2012 22:54:16 | More by DIM
New Jersey
3.48/5 rDev -1.7%
Served from a twelve ounce bottle into a pint glass.
Pours medium amber, light foam tops. Caramel nose, light and sweet. Little bready. Very light taste, thin maltiness. Hints of toffee.Very mild hop in the very back, not enough to give it any real bite, just slightly balances out the sweetness.
09-02-2013 19:43:03 | More by KTCamm
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
04-18-2013 22:49:41 | More by whatname
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
05-22-2014 02:35:02 | More by Durandal_777
4/5 rDev +13%
07-02-2012 02:05:49 | More by JeffTheJuice
Amber 25 from Stoudts Brewing Co.
81 out of 100 based on 55 ratings.


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Today, the Titans were smart.
The extended Cortland Finnegan through 2011.
This was a must do move, IMO. I'm glad we used our cap space on extending our current group of core players. Finnegan is clearly one of them.
He is going to become, IMO, the best CB ever to wear Ttian/Oiler jersey. Teams will not want to throw his way this year.
The deal is "worth roughly $17 million over the next four seasons, and it includes roughly $8.5 million in guaranteed money. He'll receive a $6 million signing bonus, and a $500,000 base salary for 2008." (via Tennessean)
The 7th round pick was set to make ~445K this year.
Last year, Finnegan played so well, that he led the team in money given to players that play better than their conrtracts.
Great Job Titans!
Now just go find a CB to play next to him that isn't named Reynaldo Hill or has multiple concussions.
Oh ya, next up (IMO).....extending Fuller.


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A hostage situation at City Bank in South Lubbock ended peacefully on Wednesday as police took a suspect into custody after a two-hour standoff.
Lubbock police responded to what appeared to be a bank robbery in progress at City Bank at Kingsgate South, 82nd & Quaker around 3:30 p.m. A SWAT team was called out and the area was blocked off to traffic.
Police say a man armed with a handgun entered the bank and took a female employee hostage. Shortly after, someone called 911. Police say an off-duty officer was the first on the scene.
After negotiations, the hostage was released and the bank was evacuated. Police say everyone but the suspect was removed from the building.
Businesses were evacuated or locked down while this was happened. Police negotiators were on the phone with an armed suspect in a back room for over an hour before officers entered the bank and took him into custody.
Lubbock police have identified the man as Tommy Ray Beadles, 61. They say Beadles has been charged with one count of Aggravated Kidnapping, a first degree felony.
He is currently being held in the Lubbock Police Department holding facility. No bond has been set at this time.
Beadles's wife, Jaynel, told KCBD her husband is bi-polar. She says they are customers at City Bank, but do not go to the 82nd location. She thinks this was all a call for help.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and no other details available for release at this time.
A press conference is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday.
City Bank will re-open Thursday.
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Seventeen million dollars in the
hole and with school closures as part of its solution, Tucson Unified School
District's actions last year have nonprofit Education Action Group, one that
supports school choice and looks into districts across the country, focusing
its attention here.
"Over 90 percent of students
are in traditional public schools, and so that's where a lot of the scrutiny is
applied," explained Education Action Group founder and CEO Kyle Olson.
The nonprofit pointed out more
than $389,000 in airfare and hotels last school year, at places such as Loews
Ventana Canyon here and Mandarin Oriental hotel in Washington, D.C.
"The majority of the costs
and the activities that they have pointed out is student activities. And,
I want to reiterate that we have multiple audits, and every single audit we
had, that we had not one single finding related to compliance," said TUSD
deputy superintendent Yousef Awwad.
He explained that students will
raise money for events or trips and pay through the district which shows as an
expense. As for employee travel, he said that the district receives
specific funding for conferences, and that the host locations can be the
cheapest alternative.
"Because it's very
discounted rate, even though it's a luxury resort sometimes, the rate makes
more sense to stay in the hotel where the conference is held at, because it's
discounted rate, even if you stay somewhere else and you rent a car, it will
cost you more," Awwad said.
As for more than $800,000 in
legal fees, most relate to TUSD's desegregation case, as well as more than
$200,000 to special master Willis Hawley overseeing it, which comes from
specific federal funding. Five million dollars in computers are covered
by capital funding and a grant from the state.
"It would not have affected our budget deficit in any shape
or form. As a matter of fact, we have been carrying balances in the
grants area from year after year. But we can't use that money to off-set
our deficit," Awwad said.
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Don't forget the 'little man'
Dear Editor,
As Jamaica pushes towards the possible decriminalisation and/or legalisation of "ganja", let me urge the Government not to leave out the "little man".
Yes, our dear doctor has established the first ganja company, and now we're on the heels of our first ganja growers association, but what of the little man?
What of the men who have toiled for years on deep-rural small farms to provide for their children? Shouldn't this be their day, too? Shouldn't this be their victory too? Shouldn't this be their chance to legally pay taxes and contribute to their country? Shouldn't they be stakeholders in what is expected to be a critical contributor to Jamaica's economic success?
As it stands, the wealthy and graduates of universities have been lining up to cash in on an industry that is about to explode, only because they can sit at the same table as Government officials and foreign investors.
Already there is the talk of Jamaica owning 55 per cent of the industry. We need no outside help to sell a product the world seeks; all it takes is vision and careful planning, execution and management.
I can bet 'competitors' are nervous because they know the best herb in the world is grown a "yaawd".
Dear Government, please don't forget the "little man".
Haldor Dixon
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