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Commenting Guidelines
Over the years Huzzahnians have worked hard to develop the skills and attitudes that help build global connections through commenting. This year, 2011-2012, Huzzahnians are sharing their thoughts on commenting in a slideshow. What have we missed? Scroll down below the slideshow to read the excellent advice of past students.
Guidelines written by the 2010-11 bloggers of Huzzah!
The purpose of commenting is to connect. We comment a lot: on YouTube videos, on blogs, and face to face–pretty much, we comment all the time. We comment to learn, sometimes from people on the other side of the world. We comment to express our opinions about what has been written. We comment to connect, and to connect we tell stories, use humour, and share our thinking. Remember, you are trying to engage the blogger in a conversation! A good comment can be the beginning of a good blogging relationship. Here is our advice on quality commenting:
Think about your digital privacy:
- Use your first name only to identify yourself.
- Leave off your home email, your street address, phone number, or school name.
- Don't share specifics of your daily routines that involve time and location (ie where & when your soccer practice is)
Think about the tone of your comment:
- Be polite, friendly, and encouraging.
- Have some humour, but be careful with sarcasm.
- If you disagree, don't be rude about it; give constructive (helpful) feedback.
Think about the content of your comment:
- Keep your comment on topic and make sense. Say something about the original post.
- Don't say random stuff or get really silly.
- Be more formal than you would in real life, but not stuffy.
- Avoid texting shortcuts like u for you and l8r for later, and only use one emoticon if you need to.
- Sometimes add a question at the end to keep the conversation going.
- Include your blog url (address) so the blogger knows where to find you.
Think about conventions of your comment:
- Try to fix your spelling mistakes: use Firefox for drafting your comments.
- Use capitals in the right places: people's names, places, the beginning of a sentence, and on "I" –no evil i's. All capitals is like yelling.
- Punctuate properly: period at the end of a sentence, space after a period, comma, or end bracket. One "!" will do: you don't need a string of exclamation marks.
- Remember, you are putting your best self forward, so polish your comments.
These commenting guidelines were written in early October of 2010. Want more inspiration and guidance for commenting? Check out this post from the Student Blogging Challenge. Time to pump up those mad commenting skilz!
Guidelines written by the 2009-2010 bloggers of Huzzah!
Blogging is about reading, thinking, and responding.Getting a comment can be like receiving a little bouquet in your mailbox: a treat for the senses. Division 4 has been taking a lot of time to read posts and write thoughtful comments. Students brainstormed, discussed, and determined that the points below are important to keep in mind when commenting on blogs.
- Make your comment worth reading.
- Start a conversation.
- Be positive, interested, and encouraging.
- If you disagree, be polite about it.
- Connect with the post: be on topic.
- Re-read your comment before you hit submit–think before you send!
- Aim for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Don't use chat or texting language like lol, i, or u.
- No "Hi! Visit my blog! Bye!" comments. Be thoughtful.
- Include your blog url so people can comment back, and use our gmail address, not student webmail.
- Keep your privacy: no personal or identifying information about you, your family, or your friends. Don't give out last names, school name, phone numbers, user names, or places and dates you can be found.
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Deborah Whiteon 23 Sep 2010 at 8:54 pm 7
I am just learning to blog myself and I am in College. What an experience, isn't it? You have done an excellent job in what to do and what not to do. I am very new as are you, is suppose, so I wish you all of the luck in the world. You deserve it! If you would like to give me some good feedback on blogging, I could use any help as well.
Take care and good luck.
Deborah White
Hopeon 03 Nov 2010 at 1:59 pm 11
This is really cool. Thanks.
Kimion 22 Nov 2010 at 12:24 am 12
Hello Grade 6ers!
I am learning to be a teacher at UNBC in Terrace BC, and I found your site while searching for a 'good example of a classroom blog'.
I have to admit, your classroom blog, and the individual blogs of the students are impressive! I especially appreciate the page on Commenting Guidelines. To me this indicates that you understand the blogging process, and I like the fact that you are posting your expectations for communication front and center on your blog. Someday when I finally have a classroom of my own I intend upon using blogs as a tool to comminucate, and I will definately follow your example of posting guidelines!
Excellent blog!
Paula Michalakon 06 Feb 2011 at 8:38 am 15
This is great. I'm just learning how to blog and so this site is very useful to me.
I would like to use your blog when we begin comments. Right now, we are working on our first blog post. I am a newbie with blogging but decided to forge ahead to afford my students the experience. So far it's slow going because we're having to edit and re-edit posts–they're so excited, they don't want to take the time to proof their posts. Hopefully this gets better as time goes on. Do you give blogging assignments or are your students free to blog on any topic that is of interest to them?
Mrs. Hechton 09 Jun 2011 at 12:42 pm 23
I am taking a class on collaborative webtools and your blog is excellent. I think your guidelines are great tips for young and old alike. Great work everyone!
Mrs. Hechton 09 Jun 2011 at 12:53 pm 24
I'll be linking to your blog in my own: http://edtechtalks.blogspot.com/2011/06/huzzah-blog.html
Hello Mrs. Smith. Good pic, where did you find it?
nikolleon 29 Sep 2011 at 5:32 pm 28
Well, I just visit your blogging rules and I found them very helpful
Even if a made a little mistakes that you mansion I am glad to read them,
I am new at blogging so a appreciate your comments on my blog.
Mrs Con 09 Feb 2012 at 8:57 am 36
The rules are very clear and do not have any contridictions in them. The theme and layout of the blog is very good.
Miss Eboson 29 Sep 2012 at 2:33 am 40
Hi there,
I copied some bits of your commenting guidelines for my Year 6 students. I hope that's okay. We're still starting to make our blog informative and accessible to everyone.
Your class blog is really informative and fun!
Miss Ebos (from UK)
Emmaon 09 Oct 2012 at 2:33 am 42
This site is really fantastic – thanks for sharing. I'm learning how to blog, and it's been really helpful to look at how the "professionals" do it!
Bekkamon 09 Oct 2012 at 10:10 am 44
Hello, my name is Bekkam
I think it is important to leave respectful comments to other people in the blogging world.
Jennifer Starkeyon 29 Oct 2012 at 8:02 am 47
Hey! This is GREAT! I hope you don't mind but I am going to use your advice to help my students. They have all started blogging this year and today and tomorrow they are learning how to comment. Thank you so much!
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With a core group of proven returning runners and a bounty of freshmen to bolster its forces, the women's cross country team is off to a fast start this year.
Leading the pack is junior Marci Klimek, who powered through the Whitman Invitational on Sept. 6, earning first place and securing a fourth place finish for the team. She ran the four-kilometer race in 14 minutes, 30 seconds.
Freshmen Nelly Evans, Brooke Keudell, Shanna Peaden and Lindsey Thomas, also ran for Linfield.
Evans finished 14th with a time of 15:39.
Klimek also excelled at the Summer's End Invitational, hosted by Western Oregon University on Aug. 29.
Klimek placed first, winning the meet with a time of 18:39 for the 5K course. She finished the race with a 20-meter lead, a distance not easily surpassed by the runners behind her.
Klimek also placed 68th at the NCAA championships last year.
However, she is not the only standout returning athlete on the team.
Junior Frances Corcorran said she is looking forward to racing this season, as she was injured for both the cross country and track seasons last year. She has goals for herself and the team.
"For the team, I am looking forward to hopefully competing in the conference and regional championships as a whole team," Corcoran said. "Everyone is working hard, and so we just need to keep doing that and then we will be able to get stronger and faster and work on closing gaps between our runners."
Because of the larger-than-normal freshman class this year, the team is jam-packed with freshmen.
"There are a lot of freshmen on the team on both the girls' and guys' sides," Corcorran said. "That brings new talent to the team and just an overall new team dynamic, both of which have been very positive for us this year. I am really excited about the women participants on the team. We have a lot of potential."
Also returning is junior Amanda DeHass, who earned All-Region acclaim in 2005.
The core of freshmen running behind Klimek's leadership and strong performances shows promise for the cross country program.
Placing a dissapointing sixth in the NWC last year, it's likely that the team will finish near the top of the conference this fall, stacked with raw talent and under the direction of head coach Gary Killgore.
Next, the Wildcats will travel to the Lewis & Clark Collegiate Invitational Saturday, Sept. 13.
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Durham, NC - Fayetteville State was on the ropes against Barton College late in their match-up Friday night in the Lady Eagle Classic at N.C. Central University in Durham, but FSU rallied for an 85-81 win.
Spectators of this contest witnessed 22 lead changes and 13 times when the score was tied. The Lady Broncos went into the half down 40-39. FSU had to find an answer for Barton's Kendra Thomas, who had 17 points and 7 rebounds shooting 80 percent (8-of-10) from the field in the first period.
FSU improved their 36 percent shooting percentage from the first half to 51.5 percent from the floor in the second period. Junior guard Jamara McMillan hit two free throws with 2:49 remaining to give the Lady Broncos a 77-75 lead. FSU would not relinquish their advantage. With time winding down, the Lady Bulldogs would have to foul and hope Fayetteville State missed their free throws down the stretch.
Senior guard Leticia Dickson made two key free throws with 22 seconds remaining that put FSU up by six and virtually sealed the win. Dickson came off the bench and contributed 11 points to the victory.
Senior forward Tenisha McArthur scored a team-high 17 points; while sophomore guard Antoinette Smith had an 83 percent (5-of-6) shooting performance including 3-of-4 from the three point line for 13 points.
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Brinkley's spokeswoman Claire Mercuri said that her client was surprised to hear that a lien had been filed, adding, "Christie Brinkley has instructed her team to resolve the matter immediately."
According to the UK Daily Mail, Brinkley had an estimated worth of $80 million in 2008 and owns a lot of real estate, mostly in the Hamptons.
Brinkley recently opened up in an interview with The UK newspaper The Telegraph about her past marriages and said she realized that she will never walk down the aisle ever again.
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It's the answer to the burning question on every competition insider's lips: What is the first food item a competitor reaches for right after exiting the Hall stage?So far, according to Kathie Cummins, the Cliburn's backstage mom, it's a dead heat between a handful of red grapes or a mini Hershey's chocolate bar.However, before the contestants take the stage, food is about the last thing on their mind. Instead, it's all about the hand-warmer, a swig of water, maybe a quick sip of tea and an equally fast swipe of the brow with a dry towel. Then, it's show time. — Andrew Marton, Special to the Star-Telegram
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This autumn, we will explore the transmission and practice of mahamudra. The emphasis with be on direct experience, how to deepen the transmission in everyday life. Each week we will practice a short session of mahamudra practice. Afterward, we will discuss that aspect of mahamudra, which will become the focus of practice and our lives for the next week.
Topics October 2 Lineage and TransmissionOctober 9 Sense PerceptionsOctober 16 Mind—Thoughts & EmotionOctober 23 Stillness and ActionThis is all subject to change as we move along this journey together and see where we go. Nothing is fixed in the world of mahamudra!
PrerequisitesThis is an advanced, Vajrayana program. To participate, students must have completed Vajrayana Seminary with either Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoceh or Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, or attened Sacred World Assembly. Due to the profound nature of the material it is Acharya Rockwell's guideline that watching it at home or doing it on a drop-in basis are not permitted.
ScheduleEach session will begin at 5:30 with half an hour of sitting meditation. The Acharya will join us at 6 PM. Therefore, if you are rushing from work to attend, please be certain to have taken your seat by 6.
Ashe Acharya John Rockwell first met Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1975. He taught Buddhist Studies at Naropa University, was co-director of Karmê Chöling, and was Director of Shambhala International. In 1996, he was named an acharya by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, and in 2001 was appointed the Ashe Acharya. For seven years, he was resident acharya at Karmê Chöling. During this time, he studied Daoist qigong with Eva Wong who authorized him to teach. He now lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with his wife, Rhiannon Wells, and travels internationally to teach. In addition, he is engaged in a naturalist training course with the Wilderness Awareness School and spends time gardening and wandering in the forest.
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"The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi" (2003)
Music plays a pivotal role in Takeshi Kitano's work, as he's known for teaming with classical composer Joe Hisaishi. But when he took on "The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi," he went in a different direction, employing Keiichi Suzuki for possibly his most musical picture yet. "Zatoichi" is a film alive with the rhythms and staccato beats of abbreviated sword fights intermingled with more mundane accouterments like the click-clack of sandals against brick, or the abrasive slam of hammer against wood. This is most prominent in the film's joyous tap-dance sequence, ending the film riotously and bringing our characters full circle. In their heavily-choreographed soft-shoe number, all those wronged by the tragedy of the story are freed to embrace their inner-Astaire, a wonderful example of Kitano's oft-ignored warmth and sense of community in his body of work.
"Singin' In The Rain" (1952)
Is Gene Kelly the perfect human? The fact that the man tap danced on roller skates and with an animated mouse strongly indicate that he was. "Singin' in the Rain" is by far his most beloved work, and for good reason too. The technicality and precision combined with the pure joyfulness and sense of fun expressed by of Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor is so infectious, we just don't mind when the movie stops for an extended routine. All the numbers move along at such a clip, and are so packed full of stunts and tricks to make you gasp. Even the simple sentiment expressed in "Good Morning" is punctuated with a stunning tap routine by the trio. We love Mr. Kelly for his amazing feats of dance, but the iconic 'Singing in the Rain" is his most memorable number because it is so heartfelt, silly, and fun. No one does a lovesick soft-shoe like him. And you have to give it up for Donald O'Connor-- when paired with the force that is Gene Kelly, he just about steals the whole damn show. "Make 'Em Laugh" is his chance to showcase his talents with this body-punishing feat of virtuosic physical comedy, which happens so fast you can barely take it all in.
"Happy Together" (1997)
What better way to fix a destructive, shitty relationship than to make a trip to Argentina? It's all for naught in Wong Kar-wai's 1997 relationship film, which nabbed him a Best Director award at Cannes. Leslie Cheung and Kar-wai regular Tony Leung play a couple that follow a cyclical pattern of argument, maltreatment, break-up, and reconciliation throughout the movie, despite knowing the futility of their bond. While the film doesn't shy away from showing their destructiveness towards one another (Leslie's character takes his new boyfriends to Tony's place of work constantly, etc.), the subtler dancing scenes, which serve as a greater metaphor for the pair, creep into the consciousness and leave an uncomfortable impact well after the last credit rolls by. Here, a pissed-off Cheung orders his partner to practice the steps by himself, with Leung proceeding to follow instructions, devoid of emotion, hoping only to please his love. It says a million, most importantly that their romantic connection isn't black and white, and the director shows the complexity of emotions that make up their being. He does it so finely that, much like them, we know it's a bad idea for them to be together but are fooled into thinking it might be worth all of the pain.
Katie | February 2, 2011 6:32 AM
The Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Barn Raising dance number has to be in this conversation. PERIOD. :)
Willem van der Plas | December 6, 2010 9:33 AM
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Larry Billman | December 5, 2010 12:30 AM
A great - and very provocative- list. The minute you ask for "Iconic" or "Best," it all depends on the age and exposure to dance scenes in film. And what resonates with the viewer. Is it the stars, the characters and the arc they make, the emotion, the movement, the story? And, what is a "Dance?" Is it the over-30-minute-long waltz scene in "The Leopard?" The dizzying and emotionally powerful waltz in "Madame Bovary?" Or is it when Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze simply get into a dance position as he materializes in "Ghost?" How about the finest leg kicking, high-flying, girl tossing, plot developing dance ever in film: the "Barn Raising" in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?" Thanks for opening heads, as we all start thinking about our favorite dances. And THAT IS A GOOD THING. Too many forget what "dance" can do in film.
debra levine | December 4, 2010 11:11 AM
Really appreciate this great effort, and the scope of it, but, come on guys, no Jack Cole? Without whom there would be no Bob Fosse? Jack Cole, the great forgotten genius of dance choreography for film?
Obvious starting Point: "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" But there is so much more!
John Hickey | December 4, 2010 6:21 AM
I think you made an error in leaving out David Lynch's "Do The Locomotion" scene in Inland Empire.
Eliza | December 4, 2010 6:20 AM
Great list! I agree that there should probably be some Busby Berkeley in there somewhere, and I would add maybe A Clockwork Orange's "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Time Warp" from Rocky Horror. I'm sure I could think of a million more. I may have to go through my collection...
MikeD | December 4, 2010 2:40 AM
Also the cafe muller scene (opening scene) from Talk to her (2002)
Mz | December 3, 2010 10:06 AM
Dancer in the Dark? The factory AND the court scenes a beautifully depressing~
NickL | December 3, 2010 7:44 AM
Where is the triumphant climactic dance scene from Napoleon Dynamite?
JoeB | December 3, 2010 6:55 AM
Great stuff- though I was really hoping the great jukebox scene near the end of "Y Tu Mama Tambien" would make the list


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Faces iMake Rating: Faces iMake is a fun application created by Imaginemachine designed to let you show off your creative side. Have fun making faces with every day objects found around the home. The theme of Faces iMake is simple, it is aimed at you taking a different look at the … Read the Full Story →
Math Soldiers Rating: Math Soldiers is developed by Touch-racjin and is a doodle type puzzle game. Castle Scribbalot is under attack by evil forces and it is your job to complete the puzzles and fight back. It is a strategy game mixed with a bit of fighting action. The basis … Read the Full Story →
Top Dog – Farmyard Adventures Rating: Top Dog by Flightless is a fun farmyard game. It is your job to herd all the animals back into their correct home. The sheep into their pen, the pigs into their mud sty and the ducks back in their pond. When you first … Read the Full Story →
Doodle Kart Multiplay Rating: Doodle Kart developed by j2sighte is a fun, doodle style driving game. You guide your car around the track with the chance of gaining weapons and unlocking different stages. It is a great, addictive game! When you first launch the app on the main menu is … Read the Full Story →
Multi Measures – All in one measuring tools Rating: Multi Measures developed by Skypaw is a great six tool utility application. It includes a Protractor, Ruler, Surface level, Spirit Level, Plumb Bob and a Seismometer. So no matter what you need to measure whether it be length, surface or balance … Read the Full Story →
Above Insanely Addictive Rating: Above developed by Axolotgames is an addictive climbing game.Your mission is to see how high you can climb the many platforms heading up towards the sky. The app store is becoming popular with games like Doodle Jump that are aimed at seeing how far you can … Read the Full Story →
Jimmy Pataya Rating: If jumping out of an airplane, falling down and avoiding obstacles sounds like your idea of fun then Jimmy Pataya by PaladinStudios is for you. Jimmy Pataya is apparently an extreme sports addict who loves to sky dive. His main hobby at the moment his jumping out … Read the Full Story →
Oh The Huge Manatee! Rating: Oh The Huge Manatee is a fun avoider game developed by Littlegreymedia. Score points by avoiding the sealife falling from the sky. Yes you read that right, the sky! The aim of the game is very simple, you are at the bottom of the screen … Read the Full Story →
The Duck In The Truck Rating: Turn your iPhone into an interactive story book! If you are always looking for a way to entertain your kids whilst on the go, in the doctors waiting room or just something for them to do while you do your chores this is the … Read the Full Story →


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This succulent roast is easy to prepare, gorgeous to look at, and best of all, wonderful to eat. Lavender grows in the herb garden right outside my kitchen door, and by late fall it needs to be gathered up. I love using fragrant lavender with red meat, game, and game birds in addition to pork. A little goes a long way and won't overwhelm the flavor of the dish.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Trim any excess fat off the pork roast. Cut twelve ¼-inch-wide slits into the roast, and stuff each one with a garlic half and 2 or 3 lavender leaves. Generously sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper. Place the meat in a small roasting pan, slightly larger than the roast itself. Drizzle with the olive oil.
Roast for about 1¼ to 1½ hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Rosemary, thyme, and sage work well.
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This new organization, Muslims Against Sharia, sounds interesting. "Muslims Against Sharia is an international non-profit organization formed by Muslims who understand that Islam has two choices: reform or destruction." Their goals:
- to educate Muslims about dangers presented by Islamic religious texts and why Islam must be reformed
- to educate non-Muslims about the differences between moderate Muslims and Islamists (a.k.a. Islamic Religious Fanatics, Radical Muslims, Muslim Fundamentalists, Islamic Extremists or Islamofascists)
- to educate both Muslims and non-Muslims alike that Moderate Muslims are also targets of Islamic Terror
I liked this item from their Manifesto:
The need for reform
Islam, in its present form, is not compatible with principles of freedom and democracy. Twenty-first century Muslims have two options: we can continue the barbaric policies of the seventh century perpetuated by Hassan al-Banna, Abdullah Azzam, Yassir Arafat, Ruhollah Khomeini, Osama bin Laden, Muslim Brotherhood, al-Qaeda, Hizballah, Hamas, Hizb-ut-Tahrir, etc., leading to a global war between Dar al-Islam (Islamic World) and Dar al-Harb (non-Islamic World), or we can reform Islam to keep our rich cultural heritage and to cleanse our religion from the reviled relics of the past. We, as Muslims who desire to live in harmony with people of other religions, agnostics, and atheists choose the latter option. We can no longer allow Islamic extremists to use our religion as a weapon. We must protect future generations of Muslims from being brainwashed by the Islamic radicals. If we do not stop the spread of Islamic fundamentalism, our children will become homicidal zombies.
I like that they name names, instead of the generic "We're reject terrorism against civilians," which the Islamic Fiqh Council of North America declared a few years ago. That means not much, unfortunately, as "civilian" is a tricky term for Islamic radicals. Anyway, this group specifically calls out the extremists and their organizations by name, and they include the Muslim Brotherhood, which has numerous front groups in the U.S.
This group appears to have been started in response to the Swedish cartoon controversy. I can't say I think much of the cartoon. Seems like the work of an adolescent, thinking he's being daring when he's just being rude. Designed to insult and provoke, to what end? I understand and appreciated the Mohammed cartoons in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten . I don't get the Swedish cartoon. I wouldn't be impressed by a cartoon of Jesus' head on an animal's body either. What's going on with these folks?
That said, I'm happy to see that there are Muslims Against Sharia. The U.S. branch is based in Nebraska, of all places. A Boston branch would be nice.


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"We practice our free throws a lot in practice," said Buckley. "We just have to keep our confidence up when we get to the line as well as our composure."
Buckley finished the night 18 of 20 from the free throw line. The Lady Vikings went 28-38 from the charity stripe as Parkview never trailed in the game.
"We just played really good defense tonight," said Buckley. "We moved the ball around really well on offense which gave us good open shots."
Parkview forced 15 turnovers and also drew 26 Branson fouls on the night, which led to three Lady Pirates fouling out of the game late in the fourth quarter.
These two teams played each other earlier in the season at the Pink and White Lady Classic, resulting in a blowout win for the Lady Pirates.
Parkview coach Keri Nichols was very impressed with the result this time around.
"We knew that they are a great team," said Nichols. "The difference between the two games was our defensive intensity."
Senior Kianna McDaniel scored 10 for the Lady Vikings. Sophomore point guard Tyra Moore chipped in nine points.
Parkview started the game on an 8-0 run and had a lead of at least nine points after each quarter of play. Branson cut their deficit to six when it was 50-44 with 2:43 left to play but never inched any closer. Six points was their smallest deficit throughout the game after the 8-0 run Parkview had to start the game.
"They do a really good job at keeping each other composed," said Nichols. "They understand that emotions are going to flare but they realize they need to take a step back and move on to the next play."
Despite fouling out, freshman Ashley Forrest led the Lady Pirates in scoring with 15 points. Senior Jessie Barton, who also fouled out, added 13.


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This is a link that I hope works for you - if not, you could find it in Palm Beach Post, as stated.
Saw a good game with the Senior Bowl. North defense was awesome. I'm sure the Dolphins will find at least one player from that group. NOT that I'm saying for the Dolphins to draft him - this is strictly an observation. I don't know what it was, reality of no longer being in college or the TV commercial with his Mom playing during the Super Bowl but Tebow did not have, as the saying goes for those old enough to remember, "the eye of the tiger." When he was playing for the Gators, you could see the determination, the leadership, the guidance. I didn't see any of that this afternoon. He seemed "humbled." He wasn't the same. What does your experience tell you about what I feel I saw. Do you agree? Did I mis-read something? Appreciate the thoughts.


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One of Campbell's favorite food vendors, Lockeford Meat & Sausage is back at it again for Oktoberfest 2012, Oct. 13 and 14.
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So grab a beer and stop by Lockeford Meat & Sausage for some unforgettable grub!
This feature is part of a series of articles provided by the Campbell Chamber of Commerce in anticipation of its 18th annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 13 and 14.


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DISCLAIMER!!! This is a long one. But, most of it is line item stuff that you can skip if you think you already know a lot about starting NBA center's recent contract details and other team's cap situations around the league.
A Strong, but not Air Tight Case for Roy Hibbert ~
Even though West and Granger are still our most reliable (in Granger's case that's a stretch) "go to guys" when we need a play late in a game, Hibbert might be the closest thing to a cornerstone. He's by no means a legit franchise player. But, if we maintain our current system and core group, he's become the biggest key to our success. This is his first season where he's really made a consistent impact in more games than not. He looks primed to continue that trend and even find more ways to improve and get just a little better in all aspects.
Losing him would likely mean completely reassessing the team's direction. None the less, we thrive on a team dynamic and can't afford to just give him a blank check and fill in the team around him with whatever we can afford. Going into this summer, we need to really step back and look at the market and decide what is best, long term for the team.
To help gauge his value let's first look at the market for similar assets. Here's a list of starting centers that signed extensions or Free Agent contracts in the past 2 or 3 years and their stats in their contract year plus some (but not all) pertinent notes*. For the record, aside from Perkins and Bogut's health issues I consider most of these players to be nearly as good, or better than Hibbert at this point. Sentimentally there's not really anyone I would take over Hibbert if the money was equal (a focused Howard or Bynum would probably be a no brainer though), but there are certainly a few I would take over Roy subjectively if the money was equal.
Here's the format for the list of players and their respective numbers.
Name: Contract amount/length- Games Played, Minutes per game, Points per game, Field Goal %, Free Throw %, Rebounds per game, Assists per game, Blocks per game, Steals per game, Turnovers per game, Personal Fouls per game.
Roy Hibbert: ?/?- 65GP (equal to 82), 29.8mpg, 12.8ppg, .497 FG%, .711 FT%, 8.8rpg, 1.7apg, 2.0bpg, .5spg, 2.0TOpg, 3.0PFpg
Al Horford: $60mil./5year- 77GP, 35.1mpg, 15.3ppg, .557 FG%, .798 FT%, 9.4rpg, 3.5apg, 1.0bpg, .8spg, 1.5TOpg, 2.5PFpg
Joakim Noah: $60.5mil./5year- 48GP, 32.8mpg, 11.7ppg, .525 FG%, .739 FT%, 10.4rpg, 2.2apg, 1.5bpg, 1.0spg, 1.9TOpg, 3.3PFpg
Andrew Bogut: $60.5mil./5year- 36GP, 31.2mpg, 11.7ppg, .577 FG%, .571 FT%, 10.3rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0bpg, .6spg, 2.4TOpg, 3.6PFpg (side note: the year before he played in 78 games and had better numbers. 78GP, 14.3ppg, 9.7rpg, 1.7bpg)
DeAndre Jordan: $43mil./4year- 80GP, 25.6mpg, 7.1ppg, .686 FG%, .452 FT%, 7.2rpg, .5apg, 1.8bpg, .5spg, 1.3TOpg, 3.2PFpg (side note: He still had/has tons of upside and just turned 23 when he signed his contract with two years in NBA and 1 in college…Hibbert has 4 years in college and 4 in the NBA and will be nearing 26…his upside is just about capped out.)
Andrew Bynum: $57.4mil./4year- 50GP, 28.9mpg, 14.3ppg, .560 FG%, .707 FT%, 7.9rpg, 1.4apg, 1.8bpg, .4spg, 1.7TOpg, 3.1PFpg (side note: Straight out of HS, he was the youngest player in NBA history and signed his extension the same week he turned 21…needless to say…still a lot of upside at the time).
Marc Gasol: $57.4mil./4year- 81GP, 31.9mpg, 11.7ppg, .527 FG%, .748 FT%, 7.0rpg, 2.5apg, 1.7bpg, .9spg, 1.8TOpg, 3.3PFpg (side note: numbers were better this year and the year before the contract year. But, still…they overpaid, no question.)
Tyson Chandler: $55.5mil./4year- 74GP, 27.8mpg, 10.1ppg, .654 FG%, .732 FT%, 9.4rpg, .4apg, 1.1bpg, .5spg, 1.2TOpg, 3.2PFpg (side note: Numbers improved as that year went on and he earned this contract by anchoring NBA champs. But, still…they overpaid, no question).
Kendrick Perkins: $32.5mil./4year- 29GP, 25.5mpg, 6.0ppg, .515%, .556 FT%, 8.0rpg, .9apg, .9bpg, .3spg, 1.9TOpg, 3.1PFpg
Marcin Gortat: $34mil/5year- 25GP, 15.8mpg, backing up Howard his stats are almost a non-factor. Generally speaking he put up better numbers than Hibbert his year. Suns got a freakin' steal!!!!
Nene: $65mil./5year- 75GP, 30.5mpg, 14.5ppg, .615 FG%, .711 FT%, 7.6rpg, 2.0apg, 1.0bpg, 1.1spg, 1.8TOpg, 3.2PFpg, 1.8TOpg (side note: You guessed it….overpaid. I wanted nothing to do with Nene this summer.)
So, there's a pretty good measuring stick I think. Let's hope we get Hibbs to stick around for something close to the average of the above players (which is just over $10mil.).
Now that we've sort of established a benchmark for asset value, let's look at the market demand.
Here's a list of teams with a potential need at the center position and the cap space to give Roy at least $10mil. in his first contract year, assuming the league cap number at around $60mil. To come up with their projected cap space, I've included 2012 draft pick salary cap holds, expiring rookie cap holds, but not the MLE cap hold (which may or may not be a factor under the new CBA…haven't confirmed that). I've also added some important notes. I took the liberty of assuming some of the more obvious Team options not being used (on crappy players that aren't key to their team like Martell Webster and Dante Green and others), but I think I included that in the notes in most cases*.
Team: Projected Cap Space- Notes
Boston: $21mil.- They'll have many needs, but a true post presence that can score and defend will be the biggest need. They'll have Pierce, Rondo, Bass, Bradley, Jajuan Johnson, Stiemsma (assuming they extend him), and the 21st and 22nd pick. I'd rather keep Big Roy, but if they want to throw him 4 years for $55+mil. or something then I don't know if we can justify that.
Brooklyn: $28.5mil.- This number assumes they DON'T waive their Bird rights cap hold on Brook Lopez, they DO pick up the team option on Damian James, D.Will opts out and Farmar and Gerald Wallace opt in. This available cap space number could actually be as high as $50.5mil. ($50.5mil. of freakin' cap space!!!). But, their available cap space could also be as low as $2mil. if everyone opts into their player options, they pick up Damian James option and retain Lopez's Bird rights/cap hold AND luck into the top 3 of the lotto (thus keeping their 2012 pick and the cap hold that comes with it). This is likely the domino team that holds leverage on the 2012 free agency. I just don't see Hibbert being the kind of splash type of player that Prokhorov is looking for, despite his Queens background. I could easily see them holding out for a bigger name and then missing out on everything…like before.
Charlotte: $0.0mil. cap space- However, if they renounce the rights to DJ Augustin and DJ White they'll have about $10-12mil. in cap space (depending on where they end up in the Lottery). I still don't see them feeling like they are close enough to being good to pay a complimentary/pseudo franchise player like Hibbert, who seems to value winning, enough to go sign with that crap hole team.
Cleveland: $32.5-$34mil. (depending on where they land in the lotto)- They could certainly use a center. What they get in the draft could make a big difference in how they value Hibbert. None the less, I see them being cheap and going younger for a while…but that's just me.
Dallas: $18mil.- I think they're looking for a little more affordable solution on the interior and a more dominant wing player or Point Guard. I read today that their stated goal this offseason is to get a player that is a little better than Dirk at this point to take some of that load off of him…even Dirk confirmed this. But, we know Mark Cuban ain't afraid to throw money around.
Denver: $11mil. (if they waive their rights to Rudy Fernandez and Javelle McGee)- I think they'll end up keeping McGee. Plus they like to run in that thin air too much for Roy.
Houston: $20mil.- This number assumes they don't pick up Jeff Adrien, Greg Smith, Sam Dalembert , Patrick Patterson's options (if they do then that number drops by just over $10mil.), they DON'T waive the rights to Courtney Lee, and they DON'T resign Dragic. They could decide to try to keep the guys they got and chase a cheaper option at center, but we know they have been searching desperately for their replacement for Yao for a couple years now. The Rockets are a legit threat. Didn't they force Denver or Memphis to overpay by matching their offer for Nene or Gasol respectively?
Milwaukee: $12mil.- A reliable big man would easily push the Bucks into thick of the 2nd tier playoff teams in the east. I just don't see how Roy fits the Ellis/Jennings up-tempo style. They have the 12th pick in the draft with some solid NBA ready bigs along with a couple decent youngsters on their roster that can get up and down the court (Udoh and Sanders). Don't see them forcing our hand with Roy.
Minnesota: $10.7mil.- This assumes they don't pick up the team option on Martell Webster and they waive the rookie rights to Beasley and Anthony Randolph. Hibbert would probably be a great fit for them and give them a disgusting duo of Love stretching the floor for Roy and Love collecting DRebs so Roy can get a head start down the court. However, they have nothing on the wings and will likely address that weakness instead.
New Orleans: $7.7mil.- On the surface, that's not enough to sign Hibbert. However, they COULD waive the rights to Eric Gordon and free up $9+mil. in cap hold space. I just don't see them going in this direction. With two draft picks in the top 10 in this loaded draft, they have a chance to go the OKC route and build a strong, young team over the next few years on the cheap.
Phoenix: $24.5mil.- With Gortat looking like a steal (see above contract) and neither Hibbert or Gortat capable of really having a mid-range game to slide over to the PF spot I don't see it happening. But, I might actually make a play for him if I was them. They'd have a pretty loaded front court and still enough money to sign a scorer. Still, they have nothing on the wings and a looming question mark at point guard.
Portland: $17.2mil.- Their cap space number could actually go up well over $20mil. if Crawford opts out, which looks likely. I'm sure Aldridge would love to get someone in there who could take some of that post responsibility off of him. None the less, they really have bigger needs. They have little on the wings (even if they bring back Batuum, him and Wesley just don't give them the scoring punch they need) and they need a point guard and depth at every possession. I just don't see how they could justify the cost ($25+mil. on two non-franchise big men) for a team that will struggle mightily to get above .500 with their weak backcourt/wings.
Sacramento: $8.9mil.- They could free up $7.5mil. by waiving the rights to Jason Thompson (I already assumed they waived the rookie rights to Dante Green). Learning from Hibbert could do wonders for Cousins…but he wouldn't. Even though Cousins is listed as a PF, there's so few big body players with legit post moves in the league that Cousins and the Kings would be better served to continue to polish those skills (get his head on straight) and use him at the 5. They have question marks at the point along with a lack of depth that makes Hibbert a luxury they won't chase.
San Antonio: $10.8mil.- This one is odd. If Duncan retires, I could see Hibbert sliding right into that spot and keep the Spurs very relevant. Except, I think Duncan still runs the floor slightly better than Hibbert, plus I just can't see the Spurs making a big splash in free agency. They haven't really done that in decades.
Toronto: $8.9mil.- They'd have to waive the rights to retain Bayless and his $7.5mil. rookie cap hold to get far enough under to sign Hibbs….but if they did, they'd have a good C in Hibbert (fits nicely with their glaring need for toughness), PF- Bargniani, G/F- Derozen, a solid distributor in Calderon, and some decent big man depth in Ed Davis and Amir Johnson. They'd desperately need some wing scoring, but could potentially address that with the 8th pick. I could see them being interested, but not sure if Hibbert would be.
Utah: $9.7mil.- Al Jefferson, Milsap, Favors, Kanter….don't think they need a big man. Only reason I put them here is b/c they technically could make a small move and clear the space to sign Roy…but mostly because they have no draft pick this year, very little other than great depth and youth/experience mix in the front court. Jefferson, Harris, and Milsap are all entering the final year of their contract. You have to wonder what they've got planned. A guy like DC could really help them. Wonder if they'd offer us anything of value.
That is just over half the league with enough cap space (or a quick decision to not retain a restricted free agent away from having enough cap space) to force us to pay/overpay Hibbert. I only see Boston (depending on their mindset) and Houston having the desire and favorable local market size afford to over pay him and force us to pay more than the $12mil./year that I think he's essentially earned. I could see Cleveland, Dallas, Milwaukee, Minnesota, New Orleans, Portland, San Antonio (if Duncan retires), and Toronto making a surprise run at Roy. But, don't see them offering him more than we'd feel comfortable matching. Brooklyn is an enigma, wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in a new stadium, wrapped in the financial portfolio of an odd ball Russian plutocrat. But, Roy's lack of flash seems like enough to make him a consolation signing that would will be so far down the Nets' list of targets that he will be retained as a Pacer by the time the Nets decide to settle for him.
My prediction: Roy Hibbert will be the starting center of the 2012-13 Indiana Pacers after signing a 5 year contract worth $60-$62million. Ideally it will be structured in such a way that his lowest annual salary is either in the 2013-14 or 2014-15 season (the 2 off-seasons we have to look at resigning or replacing West and Granger respectively). I know this isn't mind blowing, but I feel like I did a good job assembling the data and making a case for the salary numbers most of us were already comfortably settled on.
*Salary numbers are compiled from Hoopshype.com data or googling articles about player's contract signings.


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Now, before we dive into this little update from Quentin Tarantino on what he might direct next, let's just remember that over the course of the press tour for "Django Unchained," he's had a lot of ideas. He's already teased that 'Django' and "Inglorious Basterds" could be part of a loose trilogy, he's talked about a possible 'Basterds' spinoff entitled "Killer Crow," a desire to shoot a movie in Australia, or maybe make another slavery/western film or gangster picture. You get the idea. But continuing to promote "Django Unchained" as it opens overseas, Tarantino has added a new possible next movie to his list, and one that could find him drawing things down a bit.
Chatting with French publication Les InRocks, Tarantino was asked if he knows what he'll do next. "[I have] a vague idea," he said. "A 'smaller' film than 'Django Unchained,' in the vein of 'Jackie Brown.' "
Now it should noted that "smaller" being in quotes may indicate the size of the production is probably relative to what he's been doing over the past few years, but perhaps Tarantino wants to knock one out fast. Production on "Django Unchained" wasn't exactly smooth, with a bakers dozen of actors coming and going as the schedule shifted and changed, and Tarantino rewriting on the fly (Anthony LaPaglia, who left the movie, called it "out of control") and working on a tight deadline to get it finished in time. So maybe he's just looking for something a bit more manageable in size and scope; a movie lighter on its feet and easier to maneuver from a production standpoint.
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So until we know more, let's revisit "Django Unchained" for a moment. As diehard Tarantino fans know, the director has a universe of characters (not quite Marvel sized) that have been referenced directly or not throughout his pictures. For example: Remember Lee Donowitz (Saul Rubinek) in "True Romance"? Well, Eli Roth's Donny Donowitz from 'Basterds' is his father. And eagle eyed viewers of "Django Unchained" have spotted a connection to "Pulp Fiction" which is admittedly minor, but still pretty interesting. It turns out that Captain Koons (Christopher Walken) from "Pulp Fiction" is a descendant of Crazy Craig Koons, of the Smitty Bacall Gang in "Django Unchained." See the image below (via Movies).
harlemfilmfan | February 11, 2013 8:22 AM
And NOOOO. Greeks killing Germans in a totally different continent, millennia ago in an empire that no longer exists is NOTHING at ALL like stealing a million people from one continent, bringing them to the US, abolishing their language, culture and identity, and then keeping them in your country to force them to build it, after which those slaves are freed and â now disconnected from any African country â are forced to stay IN the country of their oppressor for another century+ of political abuse. Totally different scenario. Ridiculous comparison to make. And my father isn't American, so at least half my line would have been unaffected. And you saying my existence here should make me appreciate slavery is probably the most ignorant, hateful, bigoted, obvious evidence of your disregard of any human outside of yourself. That's like saying coroners should be excited that 9/11 gave them so much work to do. You do sound like a Union supporter, which even further proves my point regarding the effects of one's past.
Meanwhile, wtf was so great about the movie? Actually, if YOU like it, then I'm even more glad I don't. You (and your total lack of understanding of the effects of US slavery on US Blacks today) are the reason I think it was a bad idea to make a film like that right now, and you are my proof that I'm right. AGAIN, good timing or bad, the film just wasn't a good Tarantino movie. It was an obvious, so-so B flick.
harlemfilmfan | January 31, 2013 12:47 PM
I didn't love Django.
audiodramatist | January 29, 2013 5:47 AM
Django finally came out in South Africa. Really appreciated the work. Question: Did they do some altering or something with words? I mean i didn't find the use of Nigger overdone or anything, and when Tarantino's group of slavers his the screen they were saying Black(s). So he didn't utter the disputed words in this film.
Anyway, i think his next film should feature the Kerry Washington character with Django as sidekick (Foxx doesn't really good when he plays a major supporting character).
In the last scene (not the very last with the Brother uttering the immortal words: Who was that Nigger?), in the last scene i did notice the way Broomhilda, while on her horse took a rifle out and galloped with it raised somewhat in the air. Was that a call to arms from the sister? With the two lovers go on a liberation streak across the old west? With their great-great-great grandchildren take up the fight in these modern times? Will the lineage come full circle and mount a modern liberation on the African Continent?
Will Negro (cinematic?) leaders/spokespeople allow (Quentin) the white boy to create any possibilities not claimed by their purview?
(Do they have any power to stop him? We can't even get a proper Nina...)
This on-going battle is not going away... (Yeah! We all love a good fight.)
One good thing; Spike (et al) will have to step-up their Game(s) and...
MediaWatch | January 27, 2013 7:25 PM
Westerns and slavery do not mix, obviously, inevitably resulting in the public death of a media figure that is anything but.
Hoyt deSkinee' | January 26, 2013 11:05 PM
I really liked Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction. Since then, not so much. It would be nice to see him make a film with a plot again.
Roy Munson | January 22, 2013 8:54 PM
There are cops named Nash in Reservoir Dogs and Natural Born Killers -- And there's one on that wanted posted pictured
Mr. White talks about a girl named Alabama in Dogs and she's one of the main characters in True Romance
Sune Jakobsen | January 22, 2013 3:46 PM
Did anyone notice one of those slave owners which was in the character of "Tarantinos gang" at almost the end of the movie? I think one of them might be the grand grand grand father of that sheriff character in "From dusk till dawn", "Kill bill", "Planet terror" and "Death proof" named Earl mcGraw
Talie | January 22, 2013 10:38 AM
Awesome, in my opinion, Jackie Brown was his best film. He needs to give up the revenge porn for awhile.
DHE | January 22, 2013 10:05 AM
I'm suprised Tarantino hasn't worked with Tom Cruise. I think it could be great like what he did in Magnolia or Tropic Thunder
QT Fan | January 22, 2013 9:59 AM
The Bride was also buried in the tomb of Paula Schultz, who could be somehow be related to Christoph Waltz's "King Schultz".
James Vega | January 22, 2013 9:50 AM
what about gerald nash. also in the smitty bacall gang, decendant of the cops from resevoir dogs and natural born killers
sam | January 22, 2013 9:42 AM
i see you guys read Reddit and fail to give credit. that's nice.. :)


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A British tourist has died after reportedly falling from a hotel balcony in Majorca - the third Briton to die on the Spanish island in less than a month.
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4/5 rDev +6.7%
12-30-2012 00:47:49 | More by Wishdiak
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North Carolina
4.03/5 rDev +7.5%
Poured a deep rich amber with pretty weel sustained off white head leaving seperate sheets of lace behind as it it eally never sttled completely.Big malt driven aromas brown sugar and dried fruit aromas dominate dried cherries really show thru along with the before mentioned brown sugar.Alot like the aromas the flavors start out with a big brown sugar character melding into a pruney,raisin flavor finish somewhat dry but not earthy just an ubrupt finish to the sweetness.I think a very well made Scottish style ale deeply malty and packed with flavor,give Boston Beer company credit for this one there are many out there that dont come close to this one.
06-26-2006 03:08:19 | More by oberon
3.85/5 rDev +2.7%
Reddish in color with a fluffy, tan head.
The aroma is earthy, with wood smoke and caramel.
The flavor is of slighty caramel balanced by a hint of smoke.
Pretty good beer. It's clean, malty, and smooth but fails to really distinguish itself as a scotch ale, aside from the slight smokiness. Unique but not great.
01-23-2010 01:48:37 | More by brownbeer
3.25/5 rDev -13.3%
A: Rich molasses color on the pour with no real
head to speak of and scant lacing.
S: The aroma is distinctly sweet and malty.
T: The alcohol is definately present as is a
unpleasantly bitter after taste. After
checking the date I assume that the after
taste is purposeful. This starts nicely and
ends poorly.
M: A bit watery and seemingly under carbonated
D: Drinkability is average at best maybe better
with a meal, I'll have to try that next time.
I don't have an incredible wealth of knowledge involving scotch ales so I hesitate to be too harsh. I'll try a few more and perhaps reevaluate.
05-14-2009 03:03:19 | More by ArrogantDeadGuy
North Carolina
3.63/5 rDev -3.2%
The nose on this one was rather... abrupt. While the malts were present, it honestly struck me as rather typical of most of the Sam Adams brews and therefore nothing really special. The first taste brought an immediate intensity of the malts tempered with a sort of earthy flavor. Definitely full bodied, there was still a nice clean finish with an interesting hint of hops lingering for just a bit.
I enjoyed this brew. The carbonation in this beverage is noteworthy - the abundance of which contributed to the foamy head. With so many malts and hops combined so skillfully, I am looking foreword to "sampling" this again.
01-29-2008 19:35:05 | More by SIRIUS2
3.68/5 rDev -1.9%
Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine March 2007
One of the more talked-about beers from Boston Beer Company--at least from the beer geek's point of view. BBC utilizes a bit of peat-smoked malt to add depth and give it a traditional flare. It can be an acquired taste as well.
The lacing is absolutely amazing, leaving rings down the glass after each sip; the deep but clear mahogany color glows in the light. Malty, sweet aroma lends a kiss of smoke and an even-more faint, herbal hoppiness. Moderate carbonation leaves an unbelievable smoothness that rides the medium body. Semi-thick caramel maltiness has a quick rush of smoke, chocolate and toasted grain. Very quiet fruitiness does not stake much ground. A small bite of spicy bitterness from the hops, with a mild, lingering flavor. Finishes sweet with a dim- ming, chocolate/smoke mix.
We've always been fond of this brew, even though it doesn't hold its own against many of the other American-brewed Scotch Ales that are double its size. That said, it's without a doubt one of the most drinkable Scotch Ales. Combine it with some herb-crusted, grilled pork chops and broiled, stuffed apples.
04-07-2010 18:57:13 | More by BeerAdvocate
New York
3.2/5 rDev -14.7%
A - Deep mahogany color with a nice head that faded quickly to just a slight covering. Very clear although dark.
S - Nice malty smell that smells like cheese to me at the end. I don't like to smell cheese in my beer.
T - Beer hits you with a malt hammer, which is not a bad thing, but then I have that stinky cheese flavor. The smokey peat which is the distinctive character of this beer is what I don't like.
M - Very good mouthfeel, could see when I was pouring it that it was going to have some body and it sure does. Very nice, unfortunately this was it's best aspect to me.
D - When you don't really find a beer that good, it just loses some drinkability.
It is not a bad beer, and I will drink one more bottle (since it was in the 12 pack), but won't seek it out again.
02-24-2009 01:06:34 | More by steelerguy
3.53/5 rDev -5.9%
Pours a nice reddish amber color. Smell is quite nice, malty sweet. Taste isn't quite as good, although it's not bad. Malty with a smoky background and red licorice (WTF?!).
Overall, this beer isn't my cup of tea. Other than the second bottle I have, I can't see ever wanting to drink this one again.
10-14-2004 00:31:50 | More by skybluewater
4/5 rDev +6.7%
06-21-2014 21:43:47 | More by jonny1138
3.85/5 rDev +2.7%
A dark amber color with a small head that dissipates quickly. The fun starts with a good sniff. A sweet smoky odor, almost like a burned caramel. It has a similar taste, with a grainy background. Some hoppiness also. A smooth feel to it, and fairly substantial too. A good beer to drink, but not too many in a single sitting.
02-09-2006 02:38:09 | More by lordofthewiens
4.38/5 rDev +16.8%
Presentation: 12oz brown bottle. Old style, more reserve Sam Adams on the label. Label states a Triple Malt brew, brewed with peat smoked malts. This particular bottle is from early 2000 with a best before of May 2000.
Appearance: Rich looking ruby/dark amber colour with a rocky, creamy off-white head that has very nice staying power and stickiness.
Smell: Caramel, butter (diacetyl), esters, cardboard (oxidation), smoke and an overall syrup sweetness.
Taste: Wow! This beer has really held up nicely for its age. Body is full, rich and chewy with a smooth and well-rounded mouthfeel that is slicked with sweet caramel, some diacetyl, faint burnt sugars, light chocolate and toasted malt flavours. A distinct layer of smoke permeates the palate and raises the beer's overall complexity -- gotta love that unique peat flavour. Hops come into play, but are delicate with herbal and earth flavours that give the malt dominance just enough balance. Slight sherry flavours also pull-thru, a result of oxidation. Finishes sweet, slightly dry and the smokiness lingers for a bit.
Notes: A moment of silence please ...
Sadly this beer is no longer part of the Samuel Adams line-up of beers, which is a damn shame as this was one of their best brews and Scotch Ales are hard to come by these days. One of my all-time favourite beers. I had to review it, or it would spoil otherwise and I'd go to hell. I go cry now. Update: you can still get it at select establishments in the Boston area, but only on tap from the JP/Boston brewery.
[ Edit: now available in the Sam Adams Brewmaster's Collection 12-pack ... but you only get 2 of them. )
05-19-2001 00:00:01 | More by Todd
New York
4.5/5 rDev +20%
Like the Clapton song goes, "Hello old friend, really good to see you once again..." Pours that beautiful russet/auburn color with a whitish head that lasts 'til the flavor is but a happy memory. Aroma is smoky, dark cherry maltiness with hints of toffee and nuts (Brazil nuts?).
Ahhh... that wonderful combination of malt and hints of smoke, all sorts of chewy dark flavors and a little apple flowing over the tongue, finishing slightly dry, smoky, chocolatey, and slightly bitter. This is such a drinkable Scotch Ale. The mouth just fills with flavors when this bad boy hits the tongue. Two to a twelve pack, but dammit they need to start this one back up in six packs. A fine beer, greatly missed. Welcome back.
Who says the Atkins diet sucks? I was able to pawn the SA Lights off on my buddy. Heh heh heh...
03-13-2004 06:40:13 | More by sponberg
4.13/5 rDev +10.1%
excellent ale from sam adams. looks good, smells good, and tastes good. cant compare this ale to another because it is quite unique, smooth malt, goes down nice, refreshing also. can say a lot negative about this beer, one of the best in the ne wline of sam adams ales.
08-04-2004 17:34:08 | More by twi1609372
4.5/5 rDev +20%
05-19-2012 01:05:30 | More by 40451
3.9/5 rDev +4%
Deep amber in color. Has a thick white head with good lacing and retention. The smell is of malt mostly with hints of a Scottish smokiness. The flavor is full of malt and lingers. This finishes with a roasted oak flavor. All around a great Scottish ale the hints of scotch and oak are subtle but apparent, however the malt is the star here.
03-08-2010 00:27:35 | More by bishopdc0
3.83/5 rDev +2.1%
Appearance A deep dark brown colour, with a finger and a half of what appears to be a decent tan head, after some initial subsiding whats left doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast.
Smell Quite sweet smelling, caramel and fruity , with a bit of hop in there too. Quite nice.
Taste Oh.... this.. well this is good, caramel malt, a bit sweet, slight bit of nutty flavour, hops are there but they're more to the background. This taste just make me want to sit back on a fall day with a big beer stein and watch the clouds go by.
Mouthfeel Very smooth, a bit thick but not in a bad way, a bit of carbonation but it isn't that prominent and what is there keeps this beer in balance.
Drinkability Very good drinkability, very smooth and an easy drink. The only thing lacking in my opinion was maybe a bit more ABV, which might have helped it be a little bit 'warmer'. A great beer besides though.
10-19-2007 03:31:41 | More by Scribbles
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3.75/5 rDev 0%
07-27-2014 05:02:38 | More by Doomcifer
3.9/5 rDev +4%
Pours an attractive clear copper body with a healthy beige head that is long lasting before yielding to some sticky patch lace.
Aroma has toffee and some floral hops, but a bit too subdued.
Medium body and carbonation, crisp and clean.
Taste has a toffee malt backbone that is pleasantly balanced by a herbal/floral hop bitterness. Peat smoked malt emerges nicely as it warms but makes no effort to overwhelm. Clean finish.
Solid example of the style and very approachable.
02-26-2011 01:08:13 | More by merlin48
3.05/5 rDev -18.7%
Snagged one of these from my brother in law...in a mixed SA 12-pack.
Rust in color with two full fingers of light tan head...most sticks around for quite a bit and leaves behind some frothy lacing.
Sweet and spicy in the nose...boasting plenty of malt with a nice scotch aroma.
The taste is a bit more lacking in the scotch profile...very weak from others I have tried. Actually, more bitter than sweet and much thinner than I was expecting after seeing the lacing and smelling all that this one has going on in the nose.
A "rubber" twang presents itself in the finish which I don't find very inviting...this flavor fades quickly as it finished fairly clean.
Thin mouthfeel and the carbonation is a touch to high for my liking.
I would enjoy this one much more on tap I believe...not something I'd purchase in the future.
04-01-2006 04:07:30 | More by warriorsoul
3.53/5 rDev -5.9%
Poured into a Sam Adams perfect pint glass
Appearance: one inch head, clear, caramel in color, high carbonation
Smell: peat and toasted malt
Taste: toffee, caramel malt, earth, and chocolate
Mouthfeel: light body for the style, sweet start with a semi-bitter end, high carbonation
Overall: This is a good Scotch Ale that is nice for all the floavor you get from a lower abv version of the style. I tend to like this style and there are others out there that I would choose over this. That said, it is probably one of the first ones I will claim out of the Sam Adams variety packs.
06-14-2011 14:27:24 | More by tigg924
4.05/5 rDev +8%
Opened 12 fluid ounce bottle, poured into Nonic glass.
Pours a nice frothy tan head that holds at ½". Brew is a clear cola/tea brown brew with good bubble action.
Smell is of malts and slightly smoky notes. Taste follows through. Not overwhelmingly forward, but rather a pleasant subtlety that would lend this heavier brew great to a hearty meal. Bubbles are balanced and play with the bear and not against the palate forming a nice smooth finish with minimal aftertaste.
03-25-2009 06:42:26 | More by mattster
3.93/5 rDev +4.8%
Poured a clear , darker reddish brown , with a small offwhite head which left a bit of lace. The aroma is of fairly rich and sweet malt , bit of dark fruit , and some chocolate. Taste is nice and smooth with a fair amount of roasty and sweet malt , a light smoky character , brown bread ,slight chocolate , caramel , brown sugar, hint at a dark fruit , balancing bitterness , and dryer finish. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a slightly slick quality. Not a bad scotch ale at all , very quaffable and i liked the peaty/smoked quality. Definatly worth a try , a bit like a smoky doppelbock.
03-06-2007 04:24:45 | More by Byeast
3.18/5 rDev -15.2%
a nice dark, but not cloudy beer. reminds me of stained oak in appearance. It took me a while to figure out the taste... I drank half the stinking bottle before i could put a label on it. It reminds me of hay or grass. Mind you, it doesn't taste bad, just kinda grassy... The smell is very similar to Boston Lager, so much so that it bothers me a little. As far as mouthfeel goes, it's fairly thin, not too much, but not really thick either. Overall I like it. I don't know if I would go out and buy a case of it, but I would definitely drink it again!
04-01-2011 22:42:15 | More by sm0key
4.1/5 rDev +9.3%
Pours a beautiful, clear ruby red with a slight brownish tint. A one finger tan colored head of tight foam forms on top. Head drops to islands and a ring, but lacing is observed all the way down. Boston Beer Co. beers all have this. It's amazing.
Really nice fruity caramel aroma, maybe a little chocolate, no real roasted barley smell coming through. Maybe a little smoke going on? Smells increase as this warms.
The smoky malt makes this a very interesting beer. A full, round, caramely sweetness is on top of that. Hop bitterness is there, trying to balance the malt sweetness, but in this style the malt always wins. I wouldn't mind a little more alcohol presence is this, but this is tasty. Kind of scrumptious. Aftertaste is smoky caramel. Damn nice! More alcohol!
Mouthfeel is really smooth and creamy, with soft carbonation across the tongue. Finish is slightly astringent from smoked malt, but pleasant.
As a Scotch Ale, this is real drinkable. Lower alcohol, a nice smoke presence, and caramel sweetness make this an interesting diversion for any day. Or all day, as the case may be! I would like to see more alcohol in this, but this is damn good.
08-02-2005 18:05:41 | More by jakester
3.63/5 rDev -3.2%
This beer was a deep amber color, with good head and great lacing. There was a distinct smoky malty smell, with a little sweetness to it as well. To a large extent, it tastes like it smells - earthy and smoky, with a touch of sweetness. I thought SA Scotch Ale was quite good, but seeing as this is my first beer of this style, perhaps I have nothing else to judge it against.
03-28-2011 01:39:10 | More by livewire05
Samuel Adams Scotch Ale from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
85 out of 100 based on 956 ratings.


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Peru! Land of spirit and adventure! Why anyone would be frightened of this majestic country and its people is beyond my limited intellect but apparently our friend Fiatlux is absolutely terrified of going there. Why you ask? That is the great mystery before us. Let's examine the possibilities why.
1. Peru is a presidential representative democratic republic with a multi party system. What that means is they have a president! Obviously the lack of an oppresive dictator is the roadblock here. Fiatlux does not travel to countries that do not have power mad, morally bankrupt, bloodthirsty villians who pillage their people's wealth for personal gain.
Current President Ollanta Moisés Humala Tasso
2. Peru doesn't have good beaches apparantly and everyone knows that if Fiatlux doesn't have a good dictator to get a photo op with, he needs a good beach. Stupid Peru.
Punta Sal, just south of the Ecuadorian border, is probably his best bet.
3. Peru has too much historical and cultural heritage. Fiatlux despises culture and as far as he is concerned, history can suck it.
Who wants to look at stuff like this?
via ifip.com
4. Peru has too many mountains. Who wants to trek through breathtaking scenery and visit one of the world's most unique and amazing places? Not Fiatlux.
Machu Picchu sucks, obvio
via wikitravel.org
How did that get in there?
5. Most importantly, Peru doesn't have enough Starwood Hotels choices.
This place looks especially shitty.