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Part of Unit: Pre-Production
Lesson Plan Overview / Details
This lesson informs students about their rights and responsibilities as consumers and producers of digital media. Students will learn about copyright law and fair use doctrine through class discussion and then apply their understanding in selecting media components for their media arts projects. Students will also explore ethical issues in the creation of digital media products and demonstrate their understanding against various scenarios.
Lesson Time
- Copyright
- 50 Minutes
- Fair Use
- 50 Minutes
- Fair Use Project
- 100 Minutes
- Ethics & Release Project
- 50 Minutes
California's 2008 CTE Standards
California Academic Content Standards (Reinforced)
Objectives and Goals
- Students will learn and understand how to adhere to copyright and intellectual property laws and regulations in the creation of original works
- Students will learn and understand the doctrine of "fair use" in the selection of media assets for projects
- Students will become aware of ethical issues in the development of digital media products
Activities in this Lesson
- Mashing Up and Remixing Hooks / Set
The creative process sometimes requires that a creator borrow materials that are made by others. However, using someone else's materials in the pursuit of your own creativity might also violate the copyrights of the original maker. The Web is full of "mash ups" or the mixing together media derived from the creative works of others.
New Vocabulary
Mashup: A work (video, song, etc.) created by blending two or more original works. To the extent that such works are "transformative" of original content, they may find protection from copyright claims under the "fair use" doctrine of copyright law.
Originality: A work is original if it is new or novel, distinguishing it from reproductions, clones, forgeries, or derivative work. An original work is one not received from others nor one copied based on the work of others. A derivative work is a creation that includes major, copyright-protected elements of an original, previously created first work.
Producer: Someone who manufactures or creates something.
To start students off on the discussion of copyright and fair use, play the Original Double Rainbow ( 26,032,130 views and counting) followed by the Double Rainbow Auto-tuned* (5 min.).
In small groups, have students discuss the following questions (5-10 min.):
- In your opinion, what, if any, rights does the original producer of this work have regarding the use and distribution of the work?
- Does the derived work (the auto-tuned version) violate the rights of the original owner? Is it harmful or helpful? Explain.
- Are there any benefits you can imagine to society from this free flow of material and derived work?
Have groups share out their findings (10 min.)
Next, view the two clips Auto-tune the News: Bush vs. Kanye and Auto-tune the News: Backin' Up.
In small groups, have students discuss the following questions (5-10 min.):
- Are these original or derived works based on the description of originality? Explain.
For the final example, view Tiger Woods Original Nike Commercial and Tiger Woods Commercial (One of a Million Remixes). Discuss:
- What are the implications of this type of satire/critique when it can be done by anyone and distributed anywhere?
* Auto-Tune uses a phase vocoder to correct pitch in vocal and instrumental performances. It is used to disguise off-key inaccuracies and mistakes, and has allowed singers to perform perfectly tuned vocal tracks without the need of singing in tune. While its main purpose is to slightly bend sung pitches to the nearest true semitone (to the exact pitch of the nearest tone in traditional equal temperament), Auto-Tune can be used as an effect to distort the human voice when pitch is raised/lowered significantly.
Resources and Materials
- Original Double Rainbow (26,032,130 views and counting) [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Double Rainbow Auto-tuned [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Auto-tune the News: Bush vs. Kanye [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Auto-tune the News: Backin' Up [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Tiger Woods Original Nike Commercial [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Tiger Woods Commercial (One of a Million Remixes) [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- What is Copyright? Lecture
Definition: Copyright is the legal right of creative artists or publishers to control the use and reproduction of their original works. Copyright law prohibits the unauthorized duplication, adaptation, or distribution of a creative work.
Explain: For most video projects, copyright laws will come into play when you add music, images, or video clips created by others to your work. If you plan on broadcasting your project publicly, you need to get permission from and pay royalties (a fee for use) to the copyright owner of any copyrighted material you use.
View the Copyright Rap clip.
- What is copyright in your own words?
- What types of things are protected by copyright?
- What are your rights as a producer of media?
- What are your rights as a consumer of media?
Have students break into small groups and hand out copies of Copyright Basics (Official) to each group.
Assign one of the sections on the first three pages of the document to each group.
Have the groups condense their findings down to a few bullet points and report the key elements of the section back to the entire class.
To help guide the discussion
Copyrightis the right to use ideas or information created by someone else. The copyright law is intended to protect the rights of content developers and describes restrictions that can be placed on copying materials. In other words, if you create information, you should get credit. This credit can come in the form of money if you sell the information in a book, CD, or subscription Internet service. In some cases, people aren't concerned about money, but they want to make certain that their name or organization is associated with the information.
In a global community such as the Internet, the laws become an issue. For example, the copyright laws in different countries vary.
Other Class Activities (to reinforce understanding)
Check out the Copyright Myths to see if you know the facts.
Try the Copyright Quiz (internet link or attached below). Have students pair up and complete. Used as assessment for this activity (see below).
Try the Copyright Interactive from Cyberbee. How did you do?
Student Resources
Use the following websites to become a better informed information user.
Analyzing Opinions on Music Downloads - an interactive that helps students analyze information
Copyright for Students from Ball State University
Copyright for Students from NCWiseOwl - answers basic questions about what can be copied and included in your school work
Debating Music Downloads - an interactive that explores the issue of music downloads
Define the Line from the Business Software Alliance. Industry response to piracy.
Download Legal - focuses on illegal file-swapping
Visit Copyright Bay - sail on in to Fair Use Harbor Matie. Arrrrrr.
Fair Use Travelogue - an interactive that takes you through evaluating websites related to copyright
(In)fringe Benefits? Investigating Intellectual Property and Copyright in the Information Age (Grades 6-12) from New York Times Learning Network
Intellectual Property - a "crash course in copyright"
Copyright Review
- If in doubt, get permission
- When sharing outside the classroom, get permission
- Always cite the source where the information was gathered
New Vocabulary
Royalty: payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
Intellectual Property: Have you ever written a story, created a work of art, or composed a song? If so, you have created intellectual property. Written works, photographs, artwork, and music are a few of the many products that people create from information and ideas. Many people enjoy sharing their intellectual property with others. However, they may want to get credit for their hard work.
The Copyright Quiz (internet link or attached below). Have students pair up and complete. 25 points.
Resources and Materials
- Copyright Rap [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Copyright Basics (Official) [ Download ]
- The Copyright Quiz [ Download ]
- Fair Use Doctrine Guided Practice
"Integrity is doing the right thing even if no one will know"
Read the following passage from the Best Practices in Fair Use document.
"Fair use" is a key part of the social bargain at the heart of copyright law, in which as a society we concede certain limited individual property rights to ensure the benefits of creativity to a living culture. We have chosen to encourage creators by rewarding their efforts with copyright. To promote new cultural production, however Fair use is the most important of these features. It has been an important part of copyright law for more than 150 years. Where it applies, fair use is a right, not a mere privilege. In fact, as the Supreme Court has pointed out, fair use helps reconcile copyright law with the First Amendment. As copyright protects more works for longer periods, it impinges more and more directly on creative practice. As a result, fair use is more important today than ever before.
Creators benefit from the fact that the copyright law does not exactly specify how to apply fair use. Creative needs and practices differ with the field, with technology, and with time. Instead, lawyers and judges decide whether an unlicensed use of copyrighted material is "fair" according to a "rule of reason." This means taking all the facts and circumstances into account to decide if an unlicensed use of copyright material generates social or cultural benefits that are greater than the costs it imposes on the copyright owner. Fair use is flexible; it is not uncertain or unreliable. In fact, for any particular field of critical or creative activity, such as documentary filmmaking, lawyers and judges consider professional expectations and practice in assessing what is "fair" within the field. In weighing the balance at the heart of fair use analysis, courts employ a four-part test, set out in the Copyright Act. In doing so, they return again and again to two key questions:
- Did the unlicensed use "transform" the material taken from the copyrighted work by using it for a different purpose than the original, or did it just repeat the work for the same intent and value as the original?
- Was the amount and nature of material taken appropriate in light of the nature of the copyrighted work and of the use?
Among other things, both questions address whether the use will cause excessive economic harm to the copyright owner. If the answers to these two questions are affirmative, a court is likely to find a use fair. Because that is true, such a use is unlikely to be challenged in the first place. Documentary films for instance usually satisfy the "transformativeness" standard easily, because copyrighted material is typically used in a context different from that in which it originally appeared. Likewise, documentarians typically quote only short and isolated portions of copyrighted works. Thus, judges generally have honored documentarians' claims of fair use in the rare instances where they have been challenged in court. Another consideration underlies and influences the way in which these questions are analyzed: Whether the user acted reasonably and in good faith, in light of general practice in his or her particular field.
View the clip Fair Use for Video Makers.
Split the class into pairs and assign groups one of the four best practices to multiple groups (more than one group per best practice) from the Best Practices in Fair Use. Also assign the Fair Use in Other Situations section.
Have students report out their findings to the rest of the class.
Handout the Fair Use Guidelines and Fair Use Checklist.
Assignment: Students are to make a 60 second video using all non-original assets. They must, however, construct the video using these assets in a manner that adheres to the doctrine of fair use. Students should use no less than 8 media assets that may include music, sounds, video clips, images, etc. When students present their videos in class, they must site the best practice or or fair use guideline that covers their use or otherwise show that the right to use the asset was personally obtained or granted via a creative commons license by the copyright holder (more on this in the Public Domain and Open Source Section of this lesson).
Additional Resources
Resources and Materials
- Best Practices in Fair Use [ Download ]
- Fair Use Guidelines [ Download ]
- Fair Use Checklist [ Download ]
- Fair Use for Video Makers [ Watch Video ] [ Download Original Video ]
- Interactive Cartoon: Bound by Law (Tales from the Public Domain) [ Go to Site ]
- Public Domain and Open Source Lecture
Finding media assets that can be used for your creative work has been made far easier with the Internet. However, it may also be more difficult to make sure you are adhering to copyright laws. If you use the work of others, you are responsible to make sure that you have the appropriate rights to use the work. This may entail paying a fee (called a royalty) for the right to use the piece or an open license from the creator that gives blanket permission for use.
Assignment: Review the material below and discover many of the excellent resources for media assets online. Utilize as many resources as you can in the Fair Use 60 second video. Site the source of the asset and provide any credit attributions that the license for use requires.
Types of Licensing
Works are in the public domain if they are not covered by intellectual property rights at all, if the intellectual property rights have expired,and/or if the intellectual property rights are forfeited.Examples include the English language, the formulae of Newtonian physics, the works of Shakespeare and Beethoven, and the patents on powered flight.
Public domain may refer to ideas, information, and works that are "publicly available", but in the context of intellectual property law, which includes copyright, patents, and trademarks, public domain refers to works, ideas, and information which are intangible to private ownership and/or which are available for use by members of the public.
The term open source describes practices in production and development that promote access to the end product's source materials. Some consider open source a philosophy. Open Sources usually grants permission to copy, distribute and/or modify a work. A common example is the GNU Free Documentation License.
Royalty-Free, or RF refers to a copyright license where the user has the one-time right to use the photo without restrictions. The user can therefore use the image in several projects without having to purchase an additional license. RF licenses can not be given on an exclusive basis. In stock photography RF is one of the four common licenses or business models together with Rights Managed, subscription and micro.
The Creative Commons copyright licenses and tools forge a balance inside the traditional "all rights reserved" setting that copyright law creates. They give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work in a pool of content that can be copied, distributed, edited, remixed, and built upon, all within the boundaries of copyright law.
List of resource sites.
There are plenty of pay for use sites that are easy to find on the Internet. You may also be able to find the asset you need at the following sites that have assets that are largely free of charge and free to use.
Creative Commons Audio
Free Play
The Freesound Project
Ghost Note
Magna Tune
Partners in Rhyme
You can also do these things:
10-second clips can be selected for movie introductions or credits, while longer clips can be used for the background of the narration
Creative Commons. Site for legally downloaded music for educational applications
Sound effects sources Comments
FindSounds. Downloadable sounds for a fee; however, a 15-day trial
Partners in Rhyme. Many free audio files but the clips are only a few
Nature Songs. Lots of free nature sounds
American Rhetoric. A plethora of speeches—not downloadable, but video-streamed
Graphics sources
Creative Commons Images
Free Images
Open Photo
Flickr. Thousands of photographs to download
Browse by category or keyword more than 350,000 quality stock photos
Foto Search. Royalty-free images
Free Foto. Largest collection of free photographs for noncommercial use
General Search
Creative Commons Search
Video clips
A digital video-on-demand and online teaching service from Discovery education that offers downloadable videos during a free 30-day trials: www.unitedstreaming.com
List of all free video downloads available from iTunes: www.itsfreedownloads.com
Free online video streaming service: www.youtube.com
Free streaming and downloadable video segments from the PBS series Religion & Ethics Newsweekly: www.thirteen.org/edonline/accessislam/video.html
Free streaming and downloadable video segments from the PBS series Wide Angle:
Photos, music, text, and video that can be legally shared and reused for free:
Welcome to the Archive's Moving Images library of free movies, films, and videos: http://www.archive.org/details/movies
Assign Fair Use Abuse? Copyright in the age of the mashup as homework reading.
In class, view the clip Digital Piracy together.
Have students respond to one of the writing prompts:
- How can we as a society start to address the gap between what people do everyday with digital media and what is appropriate under the current law?
- What might be some changes that occur around copyright law in the future to address the issue of piracy?
- How do you think about the issue of piracy first as a media consumer and then as an up and coming media producer?
Additional articles associated with copyright are attached below. Assign these articles as time permits and have students provide brief reflections either in a journal or in class discussion.
Resources and Materials
- Fair Use Abuse? Copyright in the age of the mashup [ Download ]
- Digital Piracy in the News [ Download ]
- Foos Fight McCain [ Go to Site ]
- Why Presidential Hopefuls Can't Get Original Campaign Songs [ Go to Site ]
- Coldplay Sued By Joe Satriani For Allegedly Plagiarizing 'Viva La Vida' Melody [ Go to Site ]
- Digital Ethics (informed consent and releases) Independent Practice
Have students read the Stay out of trouble: Know when to use a Video Release Form (below and link at bottom) and then create their own release for their projects based on what they have learned and the sample.
Assignment: have students either during class or out side of class practice getting releases from individuals before they film the person. Students will need to carry a video (or still camera) with them along with enough releases to get 5-10 individuals to sign the release. Students must:
- Explain the project to the person.
- Explain the release form and ask permission to film the person.
- Have the person read and sign the form.
- Shoot at least 30 seconds of the person in an interview style.
From: http://www.webvideozone.com
Stay out of trouble: Know when to use a Video Release Form
Here are the guidelines covering when you'll need to get a video release form signed before you can show someone on your videos. Following these guidelines can keep you out of trouble.
The information provided below is not intended as legal advice. This is a general discussion of the subject matter, for informational purposes only. If you have any specific legal questions, we recommend you consult an attorney familiar with this area of law to ensure the Release Form you use:
Video Appearance Release Forms
- Protects your rights;
- Keeps you out of trouble; and,
- Covers all the points related to your situation.
A video release form is also known as an Appearance Release form. It is a simple contract that gives you legal permission to use the image of the person who has signed the form for commercial and non-commercial purposes.
Having a signed release form can give you protection in the event an individual appearing in your video should later decide to sue you for using the image (e.g., for invasion of privacy or unfair use of their image).When do you need to use a release form?
Laws covering the use of images of individuals frequently differ based on jurisdiction - from country to country and state to state. While there is no absolute rule of law you must follow, there is one absolute rule of thumb:
If you plan to use a person's image for commercial purposes, you need to get a signed video release form from that individual.
There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if you shoot a crowd scene of people in a public area, you generally do not need a video release form from every person in the crowd. By being in a public area, we all give up our 'reasonable expectation of privacy.'
However, this does not mean you can go out and shoot images of identifiable people in public, and then sell those images for commercial use (e.g., in a clip art library). If you do, this could be considered an invasion of privacy (in some states), and you could be opening yourself up to an expensive lawsuit.
Let's say you are shooting a news story of individuals in a public area, you generally don't need to get a video release form. If you are shooting video footage for an educational video showing people in a public area, and you use the footage in the context in which it was shot, you probably wouldn't need a video release form from each individual.
You will want to get a release form if you:
- Are shooting a 'how to' video, and you interview someone or shoot footage of an instructor.
- Are shooting video from a workshop, you may need to get signed video release forms from each audience member who appears on the video - especially if you plan to use clips of indentifiable audience members for promotional purposes.
- Shoot video at a private event, within a place a business, or a home - you will also need to get permission from the owner or organizer of the event before you start videotaping, in addition to video release forms from each person you tape.
Getting a video release form signed by identifiable participants in your video is a good idea not only to protect you, but it also can make it easier to sell the rights to your video later on down the road (e.g., if you're shooting a DVD).What Do You Need in a Release Form?
A good video release form:
- Specifies what is being released (video images, audio, photographs).
- Specifies that the videographer may sell or assign the right to use the images or other materials to third parties.
- Specifies that the release is irrevocable. Otherwise, the release could be terminated by the person giving it at any time.
- Is signed and dated by the individual releasing his/her images. If the subject is a minor (under 18 years old), the release should be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
- Is in writing.
The following is an example of a simple video release form. To reiterate: if you have any questions, it is a good idea to consult your attorney to make sure that the Release Form you use covers all the points that are appropriate to your situation.
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby consent to the photographing of myself and the recording of my voice and the use of these photographs and/or recordings singularly or in conjunction with other photographs and/or recordings for advertising, publicity, commercial or other business purposes. I understand that the term "photograph" as used herein encompasses both still photographs and motion picture footage.
I further consent to the reproduction and/or authorization by ___________________to reproduce and use said photographs and recordings of my voice, for use in all domestic and foreign markets. Further, I understand that others, with or without the consent of ________________ may use and/or reproduce such photographs and recordings.
I hereby release _____________________, and any of its associated or affiliated companies, their directors, officers, agents, employees and customers, and appointed advertising agencies, their directors, officers, agents and employees from all claims of every kind on account of such use.
If Model is under 18: I, ____________________, am the parent/legal guardian of the individual named above, I have read this release and approve of its terms.
Print Name: ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________
Date: ________________________Related Resources
If you'd like to learn more about this subject, be sure to visit the web site of professional photographer, Dan Heller, and read his incredibly in-depth article on the subject of model releases.
Resources and Materials
- Stay out of trouble: Know when to use a Video Release Form [ Go to Site ]
- Assessment Types:
- Writing Samples, Surveys, Quiz
The Copyright Quizz: 25 points
60 Second Video: 50 points
Video Release Forms and Video: 25 points
Total: 100 points


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Amy Rachelle Saulmon and Adam Christopher Smith were married at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church, Tipton, by the Rev. Linda Philabaum. A reception was held at the C.W. Mount Center.
She is the daughter of Julia Saulmon, Sharpsville, and the granddaughter of Mildred Arnett, Kokomo. She graduated in 2005 from Western High School and is employed at Baxter Health.
He is the son of Chris and Beth Smith, Kokomo, and the grandson of Dave and Margie Smith, and Bill and Mary Ellen Vautaw. He graduated in 2005 from Kokomo High School and has an associate's degree in general studies. He is employed by the City of Kokomo.
The maid of honor was Laura Brock, friend of the bride; bridesmaids were Jamie Nichole Kaylor, friend of the bride, and Rebekah Saulmon, sister of the bride; and flower girl was Amaya Saulmon, niece of the bride.
Best man was Chris Smith, father of the groom; groomsmen were Matt Harris and Josh Medsker, friends of the groom; and ring bearer was Will Brown, nephew of the groom.
After a honeymoon to Disney World, Fla., the couple resides in Kokomo.

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It was pointed out to me in my 2012 Offseason Fanpost that a CB I had Dallas acquiring in Free Agency (William Middleton) was actually a restricted free agent and almost definitely not available. I lamented; Woe unto my offseason plans. Where was I when Middleton was restricted?
So I have to move on. Scouring through the FA CB's I'm either not that inspired or very concerned about price. This is problematic because we seriously could use a veteran upgrade at CB. There's one guy though who we've discussed here who just may be a good fit. Stanford Routt. I initially wasn't fond of the Routt idea as his overall Pro Football Focus rankings were fairly underwhelming and his penalties were off the charts. With hope in hand I decided to take more detailed look anyway.
2008 – 33rd ranked in Coverage, 2 penalties. This was his last year with Rob Ryan. A solid season. Notice that there's only 2 penalties (though he did play less snaps in 2008 [474] than 2010 & 2011 [1009 & 1133]).
Now let's look at his last two years;
2010 – 34th ranked in Coverage, 11 penalties.
2011 – 19th ranked in Coverage, 17 penalties.
He's been solid in coverage (in fact you'd say he was pretty darn good last year) but what stands out is the insane penalties. That's just crazy. Oakland is notorious for routinely being the most penalized team in the league and Routt played to type. If not for the penalties this guy is a very solid player. So the question is, can Rob Ryan get this guy to cut out the penalties? I think 2008, where Routt only had 2 penalties under Rob Ryan suggests that he can. If that's possible, then Routt's best days could still be in front of him and he'd be a good signing.
Now although those Coverage rankings the last 2 years may not sound very impressive consider this; the rank of 34 and 19 is vastly superior to the ranks of Newman (93, 97), Jenkins (83, 63) and Scandrick (68, 80) over the same period of time.
So Routt may not be the best CB in the league but if we signed him he does instantly become the best CB on our team.
Some other notes on Stanford Routt:
- The guy has very good size at 6'1" 195 pounds. Helpful against Nicks.
- Routt's a genuine speedster. He ran a 4.27 forty. That's crazy fast.
- Routt is used to and suited for playing the man coverage scheme Rob uses.
- Routt's Wonderlic of 23 is above the league average for his position (18). Nobody would accuse our secondary of being smart so adding a smart vet can only be a plus.
- This interview with Routt really is an excellent one. I wish more journalists who interviewed players could be this focused on the personal field and team performance and prepared with relevant, intelligent information and questions. Routt's obviously a serious student of the game. His intelligence and professionalism shines through in this interview when he's asked about his best game of the season and then "Stanford proceeds to walk through every game and detail every catch he gave up including the player, route, etc. for all over the course of the season in each game". Impressive.
- Another interesting note in the Routt interview: "in 2010 you led the league in penalties among corners with 12, while Asomugha and Chris Johnson each had eight". Routt had a lot of penalties but his teammates Aso and Johnson also did too. That is an enormous amount of penalties as a group. This suggests to me that Oakland was coaching these guys to be very, very, aggressive with little regard for penalties. Is that more evidence that back under Ryan's direction he could reduce the penalties again?
- Routt may also not be as expensive as he may first appear. He won't trump the top 5 players (Webb, Carr, Finnegan, Rogers, Grimes) already on top of the CB Free Agent list. His penalties and age aren't as appealing as some of those other guys. He's been available to be signed for a few days now and although he's had interest there's no bidding war erupting. A 4 or 5 year $25 million deal could be in the cards. That would be affordable for Dallas. Rob said he wants DB's, DB's, DB's and Routt knows Rob's schemes.
Some extra CB Comparison:
2010 Coverage rank, Completion percentage against CB, overall rank in NFL, QB rating against CB, overall rank in NFL:
Routt – 34th – 42.4% : 2nd – 68.9 / 13th
Scandrick – 68th – 68.8% : 86th – 113.0 / 92nd
Jenkins – 83rd – 67.4% : 83rd – 122.6 / 97th
Newman – 93rd – 65.3% : 70th – 91.1 / 58th
2011 Coverage rank, Completion percentage against CB, overall rank in NFL, QB rating against CB, overall rank in NFL:
Routt – 19th – 51.1% : 14th – 82.4 / 50th
Jenkins – 63rd – 51.9% : 20th – 88.5 / 64th
Scandrick – 80th – 69.4% : 96th – 100.2 / 82nd
Newman – 97th – 62.8% : 73rd – 88.5 / 64th
Once again, Routt may not be the best CB in the league but if we signed him he instantly becomes the best CB on our team I think and a big upgrade.


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Dozens continue to recover from injuries Wednesday after a the tornado tore a path across the state over two weeks ago. For one Yazoo City man, the American Red Cross has followed him along the way, helping him recover.
Robert Woods came face to face with the tornado. He was running to help warn neighbors of the impending danger when the twister picked him off the ground and threw him into a trailer.
"Only thing I saw was nothing but a haze spinning. Next thing I know the trailer was just flipping around in the air," said Woods.
Seconds before the twister hit, Woods had warned his neighbors who were unaware the storm was approaching, saving their lives with seconds to spare.
Woods said, "I was able to turn my back around, and I saw the tornado slam into us. The trailer just started flipping in the air. From what I was told it flipped a good 30 feet from the original position it was."
Robert Woods is now at the University Medical Center rehab facility. He's partially paralyzed with a fractured spine, broken ribs and shoulder. He's made some progress, getting some feeling back in his legs.
After a tragic event, a helping hand can make a difference, which is where the Red Cross came in.
"The Red Cross did a good job. They gave me a card and helped me get new clothes, my essential needs. They helped me pretty good. Came and checked up on me," said Woods, who lost everything in the storm.
Now, he's focused on getting back full use of all his limbs. He's headed home to ground zero of the tornado's path as soon as possible, refusing to let his injuries stand in the way of rebuilding.
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I spent an evening recently with one of the owners of MD, Michelle. In her living room was a stunning patchwork pillow. When I asked about it, she mentioned using Nancy Zieman's Lone Star template and techniques and how easy it was.
Oh yeah...I had been eyeing that at Bolt! Tucked over with rulers, this unassuming wonder had caught me eye recently. I was especially intrigued considering how gift-making season is upon us. I have to be honest about myself as a quilter--I'm no math wizard. In fact, I downright hate all that nitty-gritty technical thinking and planning. If someone can do the hard part (aka math), well then all the better. With such a traditional shape, I think playing around with highly graphic or super contemporary prints help make this seem fresh. Bolt still has some of Jay McCarroll's Habitat line, which I think would be totally awesome and I am super tempted to pick a few cuts to make another. Because it was, in fact, easy piecing.
To start playing around, I pulled some solids from my stash in various shades of red and purple. I used this Kaffe Fassett print to help inform the selection. People (including myself!) love his sense of color and pattern and the selection at the store right now does not disappoint!
Deciding layout is key, and for this particular exercise I plan to either lay matching colors together or color-wheel them around the star. To be determined! I figured I could start with the intial piecing and decide later.
There are multiple sizes on the templates so no need to choose one and trace. They're all right there every time! Cut a strip the dimension requested and use the template to mark and sub-cut into the size and shape needed.
This "no pivoting" method means constructing only with straight lines. As with all quilting, seam allowance and proper pressing are key to ensuring seam lines meet up.
I'm hoping this will be worthy enough to give to either my sister-in-law or HER sister, both of whom I'll be seeing this holiday season. Maybe I'll love it so much, it'll stay on my couch!
What's new
I'm so excited! When I walked in the store yesterday to snap my pics for this post I was overjoyed (really, I do get quite giddy over fabric) to see all these big, beautiful rolls from the Outside Oslo line by Jessica Jones. Even though the line was available a while back, I thought it best to wait until we had a little more room. The line is printed on a canvas, making it the perfect fabric for upholstery and other home dec projects as well as bags, like that awesome Carpet Bag that Meredith is teaching!
We've also received in quite a few different patterns in the past week, including the brand-spankin'-new Colette and Oliver + S designs. Two new pattern lines to the store are apparel patterns, Sewaholic by Tasia up in BC and Sarah Jane embroidery patterns. We'll be expanding our "embroidery center" soon with more thread choices. Stay tuned!
Home Making: Alabama Studio Style and Made at Home
There is a whiff of home improvement in the air come August in Portland. Folks like to get things done while there's still a bit of summer left. While scraping and painting our exterior trim is on our list, I'm just as happy (well-- MORE happy) to accomplish some sprucing inside the house.
We recently got in Lisa Stickley's, Made at Home: a Guide to Simple Sewing (North Light Books). I picked it up initially because I liked Lisa's drawings as they reminded me a little of Lauren Child's Charlie and Lola books (which I also really like). The 30 plus projects are lovely-- simple enough for those of us starting out and full of ideas for those of us looking for inspiration. Lisa details the differences between a cafe curtain and how to sew a proper drape. My favourite projects include an ottoman and a door "draft excluder" shaped like an alligator. Lisa is an accomplished textile and surface designer based in London.
Alabama Studio Style has been here for a while, but I'm not sure we gave it the attention it deserved. This is Natalie Chanin's follow up book to Alabama Stitch Book, and includes more detailed garment construction and detail, but also quite a few stunning home dec projects. I now have the urge to string a new chair, re-cover all my pillows with super soft jersey, and stencil AND SEW onto my coffee table. This book goes farther tha Alabama Stitch in explaining texture and detailing fabric printing and dying, in addition to more patterns and stencil designs.
But we're just getting started-- Bolt carries a stack of books to get you going on everything from slipcovering your sofa to upcycling failed fabric projects into beautiful and useful things for your home.


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Whether or not you use Blackbaud's software, one thing you've got to respect is their commitment to researching what online fundraising strategies work best for nonprofits.
Yesterday, they published the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Report (download it for free) that shows how nonprofits are using social media for fundraising.
A few highlights in the report:
- 98% have a Facebook page with an average community size of over 8k fans.
- Average Facebook and Twitter communities grew by 30% and 81%, respectively.
- Average value of a Facebook Like is $214.81 over 12 months following acquisition.
- 73% allocate half of a full time employee to managing social networking activities.
- 43% budget $0 for their social networking activities.
- The top 3 factors for success are: strategy, prioritization, dedicated staff.
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Voting Home / Milliken Creek Inn & Spa
After a long day of experiencing Napa Valley, there can be no better escape than the romantic Milliken Creek Inn & Spa. Hidden away from the bustle of downtown Napa on three lush acres overlooking the Napa River, this boutique hotel provides five-star luxury and sophisticated service in a tranquil, intimate setting. What makes the property truly special is its exclusive, full-service Milliken Creek Spa, which offers an extensive menu of pampering, healing treatments designed to restore one's natural radiance. Each of the Inn's 12 private guestrooms are appointed in their own unique style. Many feature gas fireplaces, spa-style hydrotherapy tubs with green tea bath salts and votive candles, rain showers, and magnificent river and woodland views. The focal point in each room is the lavish bed with fine linens and fresh orchids which, at turndown, becomes incredibly romantic. The day begins with a gourmet breakfast served anywhere on the Inn's grounds; continues with the sunset Magic Hour, a complimentary wine and cheese reception hosted by local vintners; and ends with a cordial in the Main House. The first-class concierge service can make customized arrangements for tours of the valley, including luxury transportation for wine tasting and reservations at the valley's most exclusive restaurants.
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In a preseason poll of writers who cover Big Ten teams conducted by Cleveland.com, Ohio State was the heavy favorite to win the Big Ten. No shock there.
Michigan was the choice to win the Legends. The most surprising team? Indiana. The most disappointing? Michigan State. I agree on those last two items. As for the Legends champ, I like Nebraska. And, yes, Ohio State should win the Big Ten. The poll is in its third year, after the Big Ten ended its traditional media poll at the request of the coaches before the 2011 season. The league's media days, where the poll had been conducted, are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. Here are the full results.
NOT CAMPING THIS YEAR: Minnesota QB Philip Nelson had a shot to work at an elite quarterback camp this summer. But the Gophers don't want him to. At least not yet.
It makes sense. Minnesota QB coach Jim Zebrowski wants his rising sophomore passer to stay around and help groom the even younger Gopher signal-callers like redshirt freshman Mitch Leidner and true freshman Chris Streveler. Check on this nice Q&A with Zebrowski by Marcus Fuller of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press.
WAY TO GO, COACH HOKE! How classy is this: A boy—and Ohio State fan–who has cancer that he named "Michigan" has been invited to attend the Buckeye-Wolverine game by Brady Hoke.
TALKING URBAN MEYER: The great Dan Wetzel of Yahoo! Sports has an interesting take on Urban Meyer, whose holier-than-thou attitude is more difficult to justify these days.
This is an interesting read and take on a coach who in many respects has become a polarizing figure. Like him or not, Meyer is a very good on-field coach who knows how to win. And, in the end, that's what seems to matter most, right?
10 QUESTIONS: Bob Asmussen of the Champaign News-Gazette has 10 questions on his mind. And one is who will play in the BCS national title game. His answer: It's Ohio State vs. Alabama. I think he may be correct. If so, that would be a great opportunity for the Big Ten to make a statement that it is back on the national scene. If you are going to be the best, you have to walk through the best.
WATCH THESE PLAYERS: The Big Ten talent level is down, according to Sam McKewon of Omaha.com. But it's on the rise. Here is his list of Big Ten players to watch, led by Braxton Miller.
The biggest surprise? Seeing Iowa TE C.J. Fiedorowicz at No. 17. Really?
TRANSITION TIME FOR NITTANY LIONS: Penn State is transitioning quarterbacks, from Matt McGloin to … likely true freshman Christian Hackenberg. It's an exciting time—and scary, too. History has shown it usually is an unsuccessful time for the Nittany Lions when they move from one quarterback era to another.
Guys like Dayle Tate; Doug Strang; Matt Knizner; John Sacca have tried to follow great Penn State quarterbacks. And, well, it didn't go so well.
2012 MEDIA DAYS REVISITED: Mike Hlas of the Cedar Rapids Gazette revisited 2012 Big Ten media days. If only some of these questions had been asked. (Prepare to laugh.)
Did you know Allen Robinson is one of two Penn State receivers to have broken the 1,000 yard mark in a season? Bobby Engram did it twice.—
Ben Jones (@Ben_Jones88) July 22, 2013
My take: This is an amazing factoid. And speaks to the lack of ultra-productive Penn State receivers over time.
By the way, folks, Urban Meyer takes the podium starting Wednesday in Chicago at B1G media days.—
Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) July 22, 2013
My take: Yes, this should be interesting.
Two-QB system good thing or bad thing for the #Gophers? Should they give backup Mitch Leidner playing time behind Philip Nelson? Can't hurt.—
PiPress Gophers Now (@GophersNow) July 22, 2013
My take: I agree. I don't think Nelson is a total lock for the spot.
Purdue, IU, Notre Dame and Butler have agreed to continue the Crossroads Classic in 2015 and 2016. Purdue-Butler in 15, Purdue-ND in 16.—
Jeff Washburn (@JeffWashburnJC) July 22, 2013
My take: Let's all stand and applaud. This is great news!
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- Jessica Cannaday, Ph.D.Associate Chair, Master's in Teaching Programs; Program Coordinator, M.A. in Education: Teaching and GATE; Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education
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Zircon has a very high melting point, is fairly hard (Mohs hardness 6.57.5), and is resistant to weathering. As a result, zircon grains can remain unchanged after being eroded from their mother granites, incorporated into sedimentary rocks, and even metamorphosed. That makes zircon valuable as a mineral fossil. At the same time, zircon contains traces of uranium suitable for age dating by the uranium-lead method. Zircon is the gold standard for dating ancient granites, which can be hard to date with other methods.
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Through listening to customers and incorporating their feedback in product design, Cathay Pacific Airways was voted "World's Best Business Class" in the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards™ programme, in which more than 18 million airline passengers from across the world picked their choices.
Cathay Pacific Chief Executive John Slosar said: "This year's award becomes even more meaningful as our new Business Class is a genuine collaboration between our customers and our own team. The customers know best. This is why in designing the business class product we talked to our customers, listened to their feedback, and then incorporated those features they told us would provide them with the optimal balance of productivity, comfort, and privacy. This is a seating environment truly designed by the people who use it. When it comes to evaluating our products, again the customers know best. They are the users and I am delighted to hear from them that we are delivering industrybeating products and services."
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Geneva police arrested Paul C. Dodds, 37, of Geneva on charges that he is a registered child sex offender who "knowingly and unlawfully was present on the real property comprising Eagle Brook Park, 1915 Bent Tree Drive," according to a complaint filed with the 16th Judicial Court.
The date of the offense is listed as June 17. The arrest was made Aug. 3.
Dodds has a court date of Sept. 4 at the Kane County Branch Court, 530 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.
According to law, a registered child sex offender is not allowed to loiter within 500 feet of a public park.
The Kane County Sheriff's Department sex-offender page indicates that Dodds was convicted of possession of child pornography on July 20, 2001.
The Sheriff's Department website also has a number of tips and advice on sex-offender laws, including the following:
Children are particularly vulnerable to sex offenders. Open communication between parents and children is vital to family safety. If a picture is available from the local law enforcement's website, show it to your family. In general terms, tell your children that this person has hurt someone before. Explain to them that they should stay away from this individual. Avoid scary details. The purpose behind community notification is to reduce the chance of future victimization by better informing the public.


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oh! sugarsweet elaine is a big sucker for CL shoes.... am drooling at her collection....
Any Christian Louboutin fans out there?
Please share your love and post pics of your CL's if you have them!
Am still lemming for a pair
oh! sugarsweet elaine is a big sucker for CL shoes.... am drooling at her collection....
Last edited by diamondfericia; 10-03-2008 at 11:16 PM.
Aww envy!!
Am still waiting for my first pair though. Nude patent pagalle's. Been searching for the nude/black Very Prive's to no avail. SA at on pedder told me they were last season's collection.
i LOVE CLs!! i have 3 pairs but they're all unworn bc i have hurt my foot and can't wear heels for now i wanted to buy more in HK bu was scared i'd be charged customs tax when i came home
I love CL shoes but I'm a poor student and can't afford them.
I'd like a copy though...
Have you guys seen the louboutin+lynch art collaboration?
(oops just saw it at work and maybe not worksafe? is art anyway!)
Oh!! I Love them soooooo..... much.......
but so ex......
Have to wait for my hubby to make a fortune first......
at the moment.... just dream on baby!!!
i love their shoes!
unfortunately, i've got small feet. however, i understand that CL has got customization services whereby you go to the store, SA will measure and make a mould of your feet. after which they will send the mould over and they'll tailor the design to the shape of the mould.
i'm wondering, do they provide such service in singapore? i was skeptical about it since it's not the CL boutique itself but my brother told me they should have since it's a worldwide service.
the CL atelier is only available in paris, the mold costs USD$3400 and can only be used for one heel height. you pay for the shoe itself on top of that price
i love the pink metallics and the black satin! i was going to buy the red sock shoes but they're not high enough hehe.
do you know if the Paris CL is open during august?
I've pre-ordered the Very Prive in Patent leather but it'll only make its way here in Sept!! But, a Nude Patent Simple pump is making its way here soon!!!
Do CL shoes bite? Thinking of buying a pair but i dont want to strut to office grimacing instead of grinning.
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Oolong-Cinnamon Iced Tea
Oolong has a catechin and caffeine combination that ignites your body's fat-burning furnace, and your metabolism is raised for up to 2 hours after drinking it. The cinnamon has properties that help your body use sugar more efficiently.
4 cinnamon sticks
4 tbsp loose oolong tea or 12 oolong tea bags
3 cups water
Bring the water to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the tea and cinnamon soak in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags or leaves and pour the concentrated tea into a jug. Fill the rest of the jug with cool water. Put the tea in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours to chill. Then enjoy!


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Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic
Date: October 24, 2012
by: Popcorn Bob
Popcorn Key
One Popcorn: Flop
Two Popcorns: Wait till it's on video
Three Popcorns: Go see it
Four Popcorns: Standing ovation
"Atlas Shrugged: Part 2"
Three Popcorns
Genre: Drama
Cast: Samantha Mathis, Jason Beghe, Esai Morales, Patrick Fabian, Kim Rhodes, Richard T. Jones, Diedrich Bader, Paul McCrane
Director: John Putch
Rating: PG-13
Comment: A frightening contemporary adaptation of Ayn Rand's classic novel about the collapse of capitalism along with a government take over and the disappearance/strike of key business creators. Not the best acting but a compelling story. Can't wait for Part 3!
"Seven Psychopaths"
One Popcorn
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Olga Kuryienko, Tom Waits, Abbie Cornish
Director: Martin McDonagh
Rating: R
Comment: A pseudo-intellectual attempt at tongue-in-cheek humor immersed in gratuitous violence and gore. An outstanding cast but as the title telegraphs, it's a twisted, psycho, stupid story. Of course the critics loved it. UGH! Proceed with caution.
"Alex Cross"
Three Popcorns
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Cast: Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Matthew Fox, Jean Reno. Carmen Ejogo, Cicely Tyson, Rachel Nichols, John C. McGinley, Werner Daehn
Director: Rob Cohen
Rating: PG-13
Comment: James Patterson book fans will enjoy this as did Popcorn. Tyler Perry is no action hero but he is real and true to the author's intent. It infuses a lot of heart into the drama.
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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC
The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.
Temples share the Torah
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As members of Queen of All Saints Parish we are a Community united in the Catholic faith, nourished by the Eucharist, and sent to make Christ known through word and deed.
Protecting God's Children
The Queen of All Saints School features traditional Catholic values in a progressive educational environment. Learn more by visiting our school site.
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Eric Stevenson
This makes me just as excited as a new Radiohead record would. Loved Familial.
It's different, but still a worthy and top notch addition to their catalog.
Maybe it's a bit old by music industry stand-points, but "I Couldn't Be Your Friend" by Tegan and Sara is a winner in my books.
That and "Diane Young."
It still is good. It's a bit different, but still hilarious.
In terms of the buying merch and going to shows part, I'm with you. But, it should be said that you shouldn't confuse your enthusiasm for an artist by posting on blogs, tweeting, facebooking, telling friends, etc. with support for that artist by things you said you do like going to shows, buying merch there, etc. There is a clear distinction.
Rereading it in that light, I can see what you're saying, and I think he is actually saying something more like that. It seems to me he's just angry that people think some art is better than other art, where as he would just like everyone to appreciate all art equally.
Can we get a link to the interview he's referencing? What did Radiohead even say that was filled with "pomposity"?
Is the cover art going to be like those bumper stickers?
The song is alright as a whole, but yeah, that fuzzbass definitely makes it sound like a Ben Folds Five track and not just another Ben Folds track.
That looks awesome. Kind of reminds me of the Charlie Darwin video from the Low Anthem.


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Travelers at Metro Airport react to San Francisco plane crash
ROMULUS, Mich. (WXYZ) - Travelers at Detroit Metro Airport were reacting Sunday to the news about the plane that crash landed in San Francisco.
We caught up with a few passengers and while there is some fear and anticipation with some, most we talked with say what happened at the San Francisco International Airport won't have an effect on their travel plans.
Both international and domestic travelers are telling us that what happened in San Francisco aboard teh Adiana Airlines Boeing 777 doesn't have them scared to take to the skies.


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Black Raspberry Reserve - Sly Fox Brewing Company
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Ratings: 69 | Reviews: 37 | Display Reviews Only:
Reviews by TheFightfan1:
3/5 rDev -15.3%
10-10-2013 17:19:59 | More by TheFightfan1
More User Reviews:
North Carolina
3.78/5 rDev +6.8%
Pours a deep red almost black with a light head,the aroma is very nice of raspberry puree and powdered sugar.Taste is of raspberry puree up front and has a quick dryness to it that gives this beer a rather quick finish.Not a bad beer but they make so many better.
07-24-2003 13:58:11 | More by oberon
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
07-22-2012 17:05:46 | More by TimoP
2.88/5 rDev -18.6%
Thanks to DarkerTheBetter for this one...so nice to see Sly Fox agressively pushing out bottles/cans.
Red/purple in color with a pale fuscia head...a full three fingers worth forms with absolutely no effort. Most fades rapidly, but a thin layer remains with hardly no laing.
Mild in the nose...some black raspberry and a mild sweetness with some lingering whifs. Definite carbonation apparent.
The taste is much less flavor than I was anticipating...some black raspberry flavor, but quite dull compared to other fruit beers I've enjoyed. The overall taste is clean with no lingering off-flavors, but there is really nothing drawing me back with a smile on my face. I must say, the alcohol is nowhere to be found, which I find quite amazing since there isn't much there to mask the abv.
High carbonation hurts the mouthfeel and the overall experience just isn't a good one.
Still a decent attempt...I expect a bit more if I'm gonna consume fruit beers and this one falls way short IMO.
11-03-2006 01:15:59 | More by warriorsoul
New Jersey
3.25/5 rDev -8.2%
10-31-2013 15:06:56 | More by acurtis
2.5/5 rDev -29.4%
06-02-2014 03:52:17 | More by RichardMNixon
3.5/5 rDev -1.1%
02-04-2012 21:12:32 | More by Magikbrew
3.95/5 rDev +11.6%
The real fruit flavor is nice - no extracts here. Nice appearance. Great aroma. A pretty nice overall fruit beer, but there's not much malt underneath. Effervescent and thin. Worth trying? Perhaps. I'd originally confused this with the reserve, and entered this review in the wrong spot - that beer is one to try!
11-20-2008 19:36:04 | More by NeroFiddled
New Jersey
3.75/5 rDev +5.9%
07-29-2012 14:38:53 | More by Hessian257
New Jersey
3.4/5 rDev -4%
***Second time I have purchased this beer***
Poured into a pint glass:
A- Best aspect of this brew was the beautiful color. A beautiful pink/maroon translucent color came through, absolutely glowing in the light. A decent white head came through but dissipated very quickly. No lacing at all.
S- Smell was also quite pleasant. Floral tones a long with sweet scents of the black raspberries.
T- Taste was somewhat dissapointing. As one reviewer previously stated, this one tastes more like a lager than an ale. Raspberries were certainly there, but faded quickly. Not much hop presence IMO. Some sour and tangy aspects.
M- More carbonation needed. More body needed. This was slick on the tongue.
D- I love raspberries, but there was something lacking with this beer. With that said, I did end up finishing the whole bottle and didn't think twice about it.
May try this again at some point.
01-11-2008 13:02:49 | More by DavidSeanNJ
3.73/5 rDev +5.4%
Sly Fox Black Raspberry Reserve starts off with a bit of a hitch, as the cork broke off in the bottle. Once popped, it pours lively with a big, frappe pinkish-cream colored head that seems to float over the slightly hazy, ruby-deep purple colored body. The aroma is amazingly fruity (blackberry, fig, plum) with a gentle spiciness (allspice, ginger, white pepper). Earthy (cilantro, mint, sage). Low wheat maltiness. Light-moderate alcohol as beer warms. Oxidation? The flavor starts off a bit rough with a cough syrupy fruit sweetness that death spirals until the bitterness catches up to bring balance to this fruity monster. Spicy & warming finish. This bottle may be a touch past its prime. Medium-light bodied with ample carbonation. Good creaminess, but lacks finesse. This is a solid seasonal offering from Sly Fox that's certainly worth seeking out.
CHEERS! Beertracker
09-24-2008 15:33:11 | More by Beertracker
2.5/5 rDev -29.4%
10-31-2013 15:06:19 | More by GRG1313
4.03/5 rDev +13.8%
Beautiful dark purple/black with a quickly disappearing - probably due to the alcohol content - fluffy white 'wheat beer' head. My first impression was one of wonder - how did they DO this!? The black raspberry flavor was wonderful - nice but not 'puckering' or astringent as is often the case. I fully expected to find a seed floating in the glass. The crisp wheat flavor was in the background, but augmented the raspberry as opposed to just laying around in support. They must have used a fairly docile wheat beer yeast (American?) as I did not detect any of the common German weizen characteristics. Its body/mouth feel was medium-light, no discernable hop aroma (fine for this brew) and I found it VERY drinkable. But be careful, it will creep up on you. This is my favorite 'fruit beer' (so far) this summer.
08-27-2003 17:21:39 | More by DaDooBrew
New Jersey
3.15/5 rDev -11%
A: Poured a dark purple with a frothy beige head that was sticky and sweet.
S: some berry tartness and vinous grape notes.
T: The flavor was overbearing and takes away from the malt of the beer.Very fruity and tart drinking like a fermented grape juice. Big flavor, ruby head and pungent raspberries from nose. A tad bit to much berries distracts and takes away any natural beer qualities.
M: silky and juice-like as well.
D: Wouldn't drink this in multiples, a fruity drink but with bigger alcohol repercussions.
05-22-2008 01:22:20 | More by beerthulhu
South Carolina
4.5/5 rDev +27.1%
dark brownish black like color that you could swear had something else going on in there. nice tight head formed on top.
aroma is charred malts, berries, hints of caramel and light vanilla and splash of berry. really comes in waves, at first i could pick it p quite nicely but it seemed to fade on me and then it was a nice malt driven porter like beer, interesting things going on here for sure. lots of fruit in the taste but it seemed odd in a way that is hard to place completely. smooth finish left little in the wake.
11-02-2011 02:51:53 | More by mikesgroove
3.75/5 rDev +5.9%
08-07-2014 05:55:47 | More by DrBier
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +13%
Wonderful light purple look with a frothy light beige head. Very refreshing wheaty raspberry nose. The taste is as it smells and is very well balenced. The raspberry is there but not overly sweet. The brew is quite dry upfront and then it sweetens slightly in the finish. Quite drinkable and quenching. The mouth is medium with a slight pucker in the finish. I like it!
08-30-2004 02:34:34 | More by frank4sail
4.18/5 rDev +18.1%
Appears a murky crimson purple with a tiny pinkish and white head that soon fades and leaves no lacing.
The smell is great. Lots of real ripe raspberries with sugary and sour notes.
Taste is of tart raspberries and sweet sugar, slightly heavy on the tart side.
Mouthfeel starts sweetly at the front of the tongue and mellows onto the sides of the tongue with a tart note.
Drinkability is pretty nice, considering this year's batch weighs in at 7.3% abv.
Finger licking good.
06-16-2005 16:31:07 | More by weeare138
New Jersey
3.25/5 rDev -8.2%
06-18-2012 15:18:26 | More by claspada
3.83/5 rDev +8.2%
I have had this on tap and growler before but never splurged for a bottle. It is about the same expirience
Appearance: It poured out of my growler with little fizzy pink head but no retention or lacing. Pours a raspberry red magenta color.
Smell: Fruit and yeast in the nose is reminiscent of a Framboise Lambic though maybe less intense. Still fresh raspberries are apparent.
Taste: This is clearly raspberry from start to finish. Sweet and tart flavor balance each present but overall tends toward the tart side. The malt attribute is present but second fiddle to the fruit. A hint of alcohol shows through.
Mouthfeel: Tart and fruit juicy to make up for the light weight feel.
Drinkability: I think this is a very pleasant beer. It would be worth sharing one at Thanksgiving next to your turkey and cranberry sauce. My wife really likes the beer so... I guess I'll be buying more.
Hope this is helpful.
10-18-2007 00:30:16 | More by Phatz
3.8/5 rDev +7.3%
I found this on-tap at the brew pub.
This beer came a ruby red and red grape color with a faintly purple mini collar.
Smells faintly of concord grapes and light pale malts with a sandy dryness.
Tastes primarily dry and tart with faint wisps of raspberry and a little red wine and red grapes, but really focused on the tartness. This wasnt painful or offensive in anyway, but it wasnt what I was expecting.
The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied with tiny pin-pricks of carbonation.
I think this beer could stand to be just a touch sweeter, but for what it is, its pretty good.
10-11-2006 19:04:15 | More by DarkerTheBetter
New York
4/5 rDev +13%
02-16-2012 18:50:16 | More by josefnewsong
3.38/5 rDev -4.5%
Having this at the brewhouse in Phoenixville on tap.
Pours a very dark ruby red...no real head or lacing to speak of.
Has a natural, not overly sweet, raspberry aroma to it. Certainly far from a sickly sweet soda smell....but not really tart either. Just a bit sweet and natural.
Whether or not somebody likes this beer is a matter of if they prefer a strong tasting fruit beer or not. This one will certainly not fit that bill. In fact, it comes across a tad watery but again, quite natural tasting. It's a little sweet....I don't get much tartness on this one. But it basically tastes like what you'd expect a good raspberry infused water to taste like, only a bit stronger. Also, 8% alcohol?? Hard to believe really, I don't get that at all.
Anyway, for me it's certainly tasty but I do enjoy something with a little more oomph to it flavor wise.
05-01-2014 23:15:09 | More by NODAK
3.79/5 rDev +7.1%
First had: bottle at Sly Fox, Phoenixville, PA
Nice beer. Pours a beautiful dark ruby brown, carbonated, with a lush thick pink-white head. Poured aggressively, yielding well over 2 fingers of head that receded somewhat but remained as a very nice 1/4 inch of foam, uniform across the surface, throughout the drinking session. Great aroma of fresh blackberries. More of the same in the taste, with a very pronounced raspberry/blackberry taste that doesn't disappoint. Clean and crisp and tart, lots of fruit, with a solid malt background, and a distinctive wheat base. It delivers what's promised. Finishes dry with an acidic aftertaste. Light-medium body, pleasant, and highly drinkable.
05-17-2011 02:42:03 | More by Rifugium
2.75/5 rDev -22.3%
06-14-2014 03:08:04 | More by outoffocus
Black Raspberry Reserve from Sly Fox Brewing Company
81 out of 100 based on 69 ratings.


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