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Hello Baltimore Ravens Fans/ others. The lockout has not been lifted yet but I wanted to construct a list on who I think the Ravens will target in the free agency market.
Re-sign List:
Cornerback Chris Carr/Josh Wilson- this one is very tricky because both players are really good and could help the team but I don't think both will be re-signed. I think who ever will be cheaper will be one that will come back.
Tackle/Guard Marshal Yanda- this is obvious
Tackle Jared Gaither- yes I believe this man will be bought back and some may not think so but I have a good feeling he will be back.
Sign list:
Undrafted free agent outside linebacker/inside linebacker Mark Herzlich- Herzlich is a solid tackler, very instinctive, good in coverage, can rush the passer, and was leader for his team in college. Mark Herzlich would benefit much from being mentor by Ray Lewis and it was said that Ray Lewis is one of the linebackers in the NFL he looks up to. Imagine Mark Herzlich and Ray Lewis just dominating together on the field like two lions feasting on a deer.
Safety Darren Sharper- I know some Ravens fans may not agree with this (cause of his age) but I think the Ravens may give Darren Sharper a shot if they feel like they need a experienced veteran strong safety .Darren Sharper may be 35 years old but this is the same guy that had 91 tackles and 9 interceptions in 2009.
Undrafted free agent Center Kris O'Dowd- Kris o' Dowd was considered to be one of the best centers in 2011 draft but he was probably not drafted because of durability concerns. The Ravens aren't in a serious need for a center but it would be wise to bring in a center to be mentored by Matt Birk.
Outside linebacker Manny Lawson- Lawson was a first round pick by the 49ers but hasn't lived up to the potentials the team expected from him. He has a good burst off the line, good in coverage, and is a solid tackler. Manny Lawson has shown some potential to be an effective pass rusher before and his best season was in 2009 when he had 68 tackles, 6.5 sack, 3 force fumble, and two pass deflection. Lawson may just need new scenery and what better scenery there could be with a winning team/Ray Lewis in your ear pumping you up with motivation.
Undrafted free agent free safety/strong safety Deunta Williams- Williams was considers one of the top best safeties in this year draft but for some reason he was not drafted. Deunta Williams has history with our current defensive coordinator chuck pagano and is a solid tackler, very good in coverage, instinctive, and good against the run game.
Undrafted free agent Fullback Patrick Dimarco - The Ravens do have fullback Justin McKee but it has been said that The Ravens are still looking for a fullback. Patrick Dimarco could fit everything the Ravens are looking for and more; He is a solid blocker, can catch the ball, versatile enough to come in as a tight end, can run with the ball in his hand, and aggressive.
Undrafted free agent inside linebacker Mario Harvey- If the Ravens don't decide to sign Mark Herzlich then I can see them for sure going after Harvey. In college Mario Harvey had 142 tackles, 161/2 tackles for lost, 2 force fumbles, and at his pro day ran a 4.4 on the 40. Harvey could turn out to be an outside linebacker but some may disagree because of his size but you could say the same thing about him playing as an inside linebacker.
Undrafted free agent Deandre Brown- I know some fans may disagree with this because we already have much depth at the wideout position but you can't deny the talent that Deandre Brown has. I see Deandre Brown being a developmental player that can go on the practice squad and maybe in the future turn out to be a solid investment by The Ravens. DeAndre Brown has good hand, physical, ability to be a red zone target/ deep threat, and is tough to bring down after the catch.
Just a Joke Sign List:
Outside linebacker Michael Jordan: I have inside sources within The Ravens locker room that Michael Jordan is thinking of coming back to sports but to play as an outside linebacker in The Nfl. I think the Ravens should consider this and I'm sure Ray Lewis will be jumping for joy. 10 sacks on Big Ben here we come Steelers because the champ is here.
Quarterback Jazz- I know you thinking in your mind saying wow but yes the Ravens are going to sign me to be there quarterback. I got tired of seeing Joe Flacco win so many games without a super bowl and I got training from an elite quarterback coach called bob Billy gut. Jazz has lot of experience of playing quarterback (Madden 08, Madden 09, Madden 10) and has won many games. Joe Flacco should learn a whole lot from him as he sits on the bench and watch Jazz throw game wining interception (cough cough cough) I mean touchdowns.
Wideout Justin Bieber- I'm seeing Ravens fans saying we need to get younger and let Derrick Mason go; Well what better way to do that then sign wideout Justin Bieber. Justin Bierber will bring much youth to the Ravens receiving core and he famous for his zero touchdowns/zero receptions/hair but hey we got to get younger right? I know for sure Ozzie Newsome will be on the phone with him once the lockout is over and we will have a top five offense.


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A few details about plans for a new national sports television network, owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp., which intends to compete with Walt Disney Company's ESPN, surfaced this week in a Bloomberg News story.
According to the story, talks are still private, but early speculation leaves us to wonder: what impact will this have on nationally-televised NHL games in the U.S.?
Follow after the jump for some free-wheeling Friday speculation....
NBC signed a ten-year deal with the National Hockey League prior to the current season, paying $200 million to the league for exclusive broadcast rights. This deal covers the "NHL on NBC" weekend broadcasts, Stanley Cup playoffs and Finals, as well as week night broadcasts on the NBC Sports Network (formerly Versus TV -- or the NHL on VS). Considering the Canadian government cut CBC's budget by about 10% in the coming fiscal year, this deal with NBC no doubt leads some to speculate that the iconic "Hockey Night in Canada" program may be on its way out -- Don Cherry fashion fans be damned:
Canada intends to cut up to $5.2 billion a year in its march toward a balanced budget by mid-decade. The government released its 2012 budget on Thursday.
There are two more seasons on CBC's current deal; the network's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcasts on Saturdays began in 1952 and feature a doubleheader involving Canadian teams. The network also produces Stanley Cup playoff coverage.
NBC pays the NHL $200 million a year for its U.S. broadcast rights; that 10-year contract was signed before the current season.
Don Cherry's "Coach's Corner" segment still dominates "HNIC" broadcasts and was previously reported as a potential stumbling block for negotiations; Cherry, at 78, still uses the first intermission as a bully pulpit for his traditional views of the game and, for that matter, the nation. The most recent Cherry-related controversy cropped up last month, when he escalated his feud with Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, calling the Leafs' lack of Ontario-born players on the NHL roster "a crime."
Among other television properties, News Corp. owns all the regional FOX Sports networks and affiliates, and FOX Sports Tennessee is the current home to the Nashville Predators (and our beloved Pete Weber and Terry Crisp). Currently, NHL teams are permitted to contract with regional broadcast networks to cover a certain number of games per season, and many teams currently have deals in place with their FOX Sports affiliate.
So what would a national FOX Sports network mean to the current hockey broadcast landscape?
Some would argue that more competition would put downward price pressure on subscriber fees. With more national sports networks competing for the same carrier access, they'd all have incentives to lower their fees, ultimately meaning that viewers pay less per month for the same access to sports content. And as the argument goes, this would be a good thing.
But when thinking about the market dynamics for hockey broadcast coverage, there's still only one National Hockey League. If News Corp. entered onto the scene with a national FOX Sports network, and it wanted to compete with NBC for NHL broadcast rights, the NHL would have monopoly power over the two. With only one supply of broadcast rights, but increased demand by the two networks, the $200 million dollar deal NBC currently has could go the way of the dodo in favor of a larger deal with a competing network. That competing network would pass costs along to carriers, which would mean that we, the subscribers would wind up paying more per month -- not less.
And it's not like a new national network would necessarily mean that we'd see more televised hockey in the U.S. Regardless of how TV contracts shake out, there are still only 82 games per team per season. The best case scenario for hockey fans would be for a national FOX Sports network and NBC to strike separate deals with the NHL, and effectively increase the amount of national broadcasts (in addition to existing regional broadcasts of the nearby franchise's games). That's about the only path forward I see that benefits NHL fans in the aggregate.
One possible scenario involves FOX Sports (national) being able to syndicate a FOX Sports Tennessee broadcast nationally. The devil would be, as they say, in the details. If the regional networks were made subsidiaries of the larger FOX Sports entity, and the contract with the league permitted them to transfer the licenses from subsidiary entity to parent company, either on an ad hoc basis or as part of a larger framework agreement, then I can't imagine it would be out of bounds. In fact, it might be pretty interesting to see games in which star players return from injury, or games in which high-profile trade acquisitions make their debut with their new teams, being bumped up to national coverage on an ongoing basis. Another possible scenario would be that (in my best case scenario) NBC would get one full slate of national games, FOX would get another full slate of different games, and regional networks could still be able to contract with nearby franchises to cover regular season games.
But something tells me that neither News Corp. (which netted about $3 billion last fiscal year) nor NBC (a property of Comcast, which netted over $4 billion last fiscal year) are interested in making any moves that nets either or both less revenue, even though the NHL certainly stands to benefit (as a monopoly supplier of broadcast rights) from the potential competition.
In any event, this isn't anything Predators fans should worry about -- at least, not until 2021.
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3.38/5 rDev +4%
Poured from the bottle into an of course, classic nonic pint glass.
A good simple pour provides a simple creamy head, off white, a little foamy. The body is crystal clear with some faint cola bubbles on the side, but a real nice dark amber brown. Very nice looking beer.
Nose is very different from most English Pale Ale's I've had. This is really dirty soil smelling but not pleasant. It smells like dirt. A faint classic English malt tries to creep up behind it. Interesting yes, different yes, do I enjoy it? Really no.
Front palate hits with really not much. I am wondering where the flavor is? Texture though is very solid, and just rolls nicely while consuming. Finish though is a real nice airy biscuity dry cracker like malt. The finish is actually the most impressive thing about it. A little bit of graham sweetness on the end as well.
Overall for the style, yeah this is different good for them for trying something new. But I am not drawn to this at all.
02-29-2012 01:23:14 | More by smakawhat
New Jersey
2.75/5 rDev -15.4%
05-29-2014 22:46:23 | More by Latarnik
New Mexico
3.28/5 rDev +0.9%
Big off white head slowly dies into a pretty nice lacing above a clear rich copper colored pale ale.
I think the pine out ways the citrus in the aroma with compliments of sweet caramel malts. There was also a light alcohol in the aroma that reminds me of whiskey, crazy.
The sweet caramel malts dominate the taste as it loses most of the piney/citrus hops that I had noticed in the aroma.
The aftertaste on the medium bodied beer is a very light dry with just a hint of the malt remaining.
05-21-2012 23:36:34 | More by LXIXME
North Carolina
3.25/5 rDev 0%
Pours a pale brownish amber with a thick layer of soft, white, foamy head that has really good retention. The nose has notes of soft bread, yeast, and mild grassy hops. The taste is mild all around; faint bread, grassy hops, thin caramel. The mouthfeel is lighter than expected, mildly carbonated, smooth.
This is a rather lackluster ale. The flavor profile is so mild as to be almost nonexistent. In my opinion it's rather boring.
02-09-2012 22:59:36 | More by tdm168
2.93/5 rDev -9.8%
Pours kinda brown for a pale ale, but nonetheless, the beer looks more like the flagship brown ale (with a little more ooomph/viscosity) than anything I'm accustomed to calling a pale ale. Carbonation adequate, nearly 1" of head on it. Aroma, for saying that it is dry hopped, and then smelling nothing in terms of dry hopping, well my expectations, while not high, were still not met.
Taste, fits the bill, sweet instead of bitter, mild instead of robust. Much more on point when calling oneself a British Pale Ale. Mild body, good amount of mild sweetness, not diabetic coma inducing, but definitely leans sweet over bitter. Only $3.99 a 6 at Total Wine, a good buy, especially since they are easily pawned off on girlfriends and other family members who don't like big bitter and hoppy beers.
05-15-2012 20:23:05 | More by Beerandraiderfan
3.3/5 rDev +1.5%
Picked up a couple of these tonight at Jerry's market on 27th street... Poured into my HotD goblet... Clear light orange brew with an okay off-white head... okay retention, but nice lacing.
Aromas are mild across the board, but still meshes in a pleasing way... light toast and more of a biscuity maltiness blends into a sorta grassy/earthy hoppiness... slight "English" fruitiness with warmth.
Flavor mirrors the nose with a decent bitterness that helps balance a slightly maltiness that moves everything from front to back fairly quickly.. the finish is short lived and forces another sip quickly.. As the glass warms up, a mild fruitiness adds to the overall package.
Body is surprising for a lower ABV brew.. carbonation is light/medium and accentuated the bigger than expected body.
Drinkability is high... I could motor through these pretty quickly, and honest not get too bored right away.
Well done.
02-14-2013 05:53:25 | More by JohnGalt1
3.36/5 rDev +3.4%
Pours a clear, copper color. 1/2 inch head of an off-white color. Great retention and good lacing. Smells of sweet malt, caramel malt, hops, hint of pale malt, and a hint of adjunct. Fits the style of an English Pale Ale. Mouth feel is sharp and clean, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of sweet malt, pale malt, hint of caramel malt, hint of wheat, and adjunct metallic flavors. Overall, decent appearance and blend, but aroma and body were both hurt by the adjunct presence.
03-01-2013 15:58:16 | More by Tone
3.25/5 rDev 0%
07-26-2012 15:44:46 | More by rolltide8425
3.8/5 rDev +16.9%
Finally, something other than "brown water" from Newcastle. Quite a change.
Pours a light copper with a one-finger head into my glass. Looks pale enough for the style.
Sweet, buttery malt with the hop swagger of a mild or bitter. Blighty good? Depends on taste.
Sweet and yet, very soft on the palate. Malt, as observed is buttery and chewy at the same time.
Just enough lingering flavors in the mouth to please the connoisseur.
Not bad. More drinkable than their flagship, which speaks volumes.
03-12-2012 04:19:40 | More by Brad007
3.25/5 rDev 0%
07-27-2012 18:18:56 | More by harpus
3.78/5 rDev +16.3%
Poured from 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: rich golden hue with a haze-free body and a pretty strong effervescence. Head is a half-finger of creamy ivory foam. Not bad!
Smell: subdued malty aroma with a fair helping of caramel character. A bit light, but nice.
Taste: nice caramel-malt flavor with a light but present bitterness; it's definitely tipped more to the malty side of the spectrum. This beer is almost a caramel mild in its lightness and balance. Still, the overall effect is working for me.
Mouthfeel: light body with a big carbonation and a unexpectedly robust and satisfying creaminess. I'm quite pleasantly surprised!
Overall: this beer just rubs me the right way. It's light but balanced, sweet but not cloying, and really quite satisfying. I would be glad to quaff gobs of it.
05-19-2013 19:03:57 | More by flagmantho
3.45/5 rDev +6.2%
Nice golden coloured brew with a 2 finger head of foam and it does well with the lacing.
It has a good hoppy nose, I'd say of pine, but not much else going on.
The taste sure has some piney hop bitterness going on with what I would guess is the base beer of Newcastle Brown. Some mild sweet notes from the latter; this works okay and it is certainly drinkable but it isn't a Pale that I'd reach for as my first choice, or second, or third...
I'm not trying to knock this beer but there are many more that I'd turn to first, even in my market.
03-04-2012 20:40:24 | More by Bitterbill
3.2/5 rDev -1.5%
Poured from a brown 12 oz. bottle. Has a caramel color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is mild, some malts detected. Taste is also a bit weak, some malts, a bit of hop bitterness, a touch bready. Feels medium bodied in the mouth and overall is an easy drinking but unspectacular beer.
05-06-2012 19:23:24 | More by tone77
2.95/5 rDev -9.2%
Pours a clean orange-ish color with an off white head. In the aroma, a mellow gingerbread maltiness. In the taste, not much but a standard gingerbread like maltiness. A small bite and a medium to lighter bodied mouthfeel, with a small dry gingerbread like maltiness. Kind of a standard English ale, not bad, but nothing exciting.
03-03-2012 19:00:27 | More by OWSLEY069
3.63/5 rDev +11.7%
Pours a clear, dark amber with not much head - but the latter may be an artifact of the pour. Malty aroma has a fruity undertone and is not strong, but still invites a taste. Flavor - whoa, now that is good flavor. Malty core, apple plus more than a hint of pear, hint of horehound. Smooth and somewhat fizzy texture has more than average body. If this is not outstanding, it is still worthy of a try.
03-11-2012 02:11:48 | More by Cyberkedi
2.68/5 rDev -17.5%
Pours bright copper with excellent clarity, nice foamy ivory colored head that holds some decent retention and leaves little lacing on the glass. Aromas are earthy, musty, and metallic, some toasted grain, and herbal hop. Tastes are earthy as well, with notes of toasted grain, herbal hops, grassy, nutty, rather bland with a metallic finish. As is warms, the sweetness they speak of comes out a little more in the way of caramel, albeit faint. Body is thin and watery, ample carbonation, goes down crisp and clean. Overall, I'm usually not a fan of herbal hops, so add that to the metallic finish and the muted flavor, this was not a hit for me. It wasn't awful, but wasn't good either. I'll still drink the 6 pack over time.
05-12-2012 19:47:56 | More by barnzy78
New Hampshire
3.35/5 rDev +3.1%
From the 12 fl. oz. bottle marked 31-12-W-L357-59-01. Sampled on February 7, 2012. It pours a medium amber tone with excellent clarity and a decent, foamy lingering head that leaves lacing in its wake. The aroma is not very astonishing. It smells like an English Pale Ale with its subtle sweet malts and a cool, clean hop note. The body is about medium but it also has a nice creamy texture. The taste is about as subtle with malts, bread notes, and an above average hop bite with a crisp ending.
02-08-2012 02:41:36 | More by puboflyons
North Carolina
2/5 rDev -38.5%
11-17-2013 15:13:08 | More by KevinGordon
3.48/5 rDev +7.1%
A pure white head a bit more than a finger tall tops a clear, rust-colored brew. Quite creamy and rocky, the retention is good and this solid head leaves good lacing.
The aroma gives a twinge of grains, a bit of an herbal note, some very light earthy hops, and a touch of something a little bit brighter. This isn't strong, but it isn't completely lifeless or dull either, as a bit of complexity pushes it over average.
The taste is the same; lightly herbal and gently earthy with almost a touch of an American-style brightness from hops, there's a bit more hops than I detect in the smell. Grains still pull through all the way. If not for a taint of rubbing alcohol in the finish, this is good.
The body is light, as expected, though the crispness comes from a carbonation that fades off toward the middle. It's pretty dry until that point, at which it becomes even drier and pushes out an astringent element, though it's not extreme.
02-28-2012 17:41:55 | More by Brenden
2.98/5 rDev -8.3%
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App- A very dark rust color with some falling orange at the bottom of the glass. Not sure then tender knew how to pour but only got maybe a 1/8" ring of bubbles. No cling or lace either.
Smell- Damp earthy malts with a small bitter note. Really wasnt a whole lot there. Eh.
Taste- A small english pale is correct. I guess taking my misconception of a pale ale, I would say this is a average beer. A little bitter. A little malty. Semi-tasty. Wasnt mad for a $3 pint.
Mouth- A lighter medium body with a low-medium carbonation. Really lacking some pop or bubbles.
Drink- Just average. Lacking carbonation and flavor.
06-05-2012 02:47:38 | More by FosterJM
New York
3.3/5 rDev +1.5%
Pours a toasted straw/honey color with a thin soapy off white head that quickly settles into a light cap.
The aroma is a bit grainy with a hint of brown sugar or honey sweetness. The beer has a light floral hop scent in the end.
The taste is light with an overally grainy flavor. Not too heavy on the grain but there is not much else there so you pick the grain up. Has a bright sweetness to it and is slightly balanced with a floral and grassy hop. Not much of a hop presence though.
The feel is light and crisp and fairly clean. An easy drinking brew with not much of an aftertaste.
This beer borders on the european lager taste profile even though it is an ale. It does have a slight hop presence. Not much going on in the ways of the malt.
03-31-2012 20:28:58 | More by Gmann
New York
3.43/5 rDev +5.5%
12oz bottle served in a Newcastle Geordie Schooner Glass.
L - clear copper color with a white head that thinned out and left some thin lacing.
S - sweet caramel cream with a earthy smell.
T - sweet toffee met briefly with enough hops to keep the malty sweetness in check.
F - medium bodied with mild carbonation.
O - "A Blighty Good Brew".
07-11-2012 00:35:28 | More by JoeyBeerBelly
3.25/5 rDev 0%
Served on tap in a pint glass
Appearance – Served a medium amber colored brew with a one finger white head. The head fades relatively quickly leaving only a lighter level of lace on the sides of the glass
Smell - The aroma is mainly of a malty and bready aroma. Mixed with these are some sweeter caramel as well as some lighter fruit notes of apple.
Taste – The taste begins with a bready and biscuit malt flavor mixed with a sweet caramel flavor upfront. Some light roasted malt flavors develop more toward the middle, only to fade more toward the end. As the light roasted flavors come and go so too comes some fruity flavor of an apple and pear taste. These stay very light and only aid in enhancing the bready and biscuit flavors and serve as a backdrop to the caramel. In the end a light herbal hop flavor comes to the tongue, leaving a rather crisp and smooth flavor on the tongue.
Mouthfeel – The body of the brew is rather crisp and on thinner side with a medium to slightly lower level of carbonation. A bit more carbonation may have been slightly better for accentuating the crisp taste of the brew, but overall it was a decent feel as the thinner body made it quite refreshing.
Overall – Rather crisp and refreshing. Quite easy to drink but nothing too exceptional.
05-22-2013 00:20:54 | More by Darkmagus82
3.5/5 rDev +7.7%
12 oz from a six pack from Safeway, West Salem. $7.99 Pleasant looking ale..dark amber,clear, with a nice looking thick ,creamy off white head Fine caramel malt aromas,some herbal hop also Smooth clean caramel malt taste, slightly nutty and a touch of pepper in the end. Thinnish mouth feel but makes it even more drinkable. Reasonable bitter/English pale ale
05-10-2012 23:02:05 | More by Reidrover
3.44/5 rDev +5.8%
Light copper color. Beautifully crystal. Hefty bone collar of a finger and a half. Laces with oily foam stick.
Lightly toasty and very floral. Some harvest fruit and an ester reminiscent of tutti frutti. Fresh and minty nose. The hops that carry that are of that disposition.
Weaker in the flavor, after a very mild aroma. Steeped grains gather some sweeter notes alongside that light toast. A little soapy, too. Herbal hops have a spearmint freshness. Almost a note of cilantro. Somewhat grassy. Faint artificial peach.
Lightly carbonated. Hard to conjure up a burp. Reasonably easy to take down. The body is not particularly smooth, but it's at the right viscosity.
Newcastle is not where to turn for an authentic and delicious session pale. Look elsewhere. This one misses the mark.
05-10-2013 13:33:52 | More by thecheapies
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David Banegas, was born on the 4th of July 1975 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.When David was ten years old his Father moved the family to the border of Bolivia and Brazil where he had a business and they lived there for a year. It was very dangerous living there and so his father then moved them to Campo Grande, Brazil, which was about a half-hour flight away. It seemed that David was born to paint and it was inherent in his nature. He first began to paint when he was six years old and his gift was really awakened when he was ten years old. This creative nature was spurred only at night and he would stay up until 3:00 am., every night painting while his mother watched. David didn't want to paint alone and his mother nurtured his gift by keeping him company It was in Campo Grande where David first took art classes in a private school while he was going to elementary school and at the age of eleven he had his first 'collected exhibition' in an art gallery. At the age of twelve David had his first mentor, an old master art teacher from Japan, Mr. Masahiko Fujita. The most poignant lesson that Master Fujita taught David was to capture the eyes. This is meant to be the center focus and that focus remains with David to this day. Once he captures the eyes he is locked in place and the rest of the painting then follows. Master Fujita continually spoke of the eyes being the windows to the soul and this truly is David's gift and ability. He has this insight and it is if he is seeing what he is painting with a third eye, culminating in layer upon layer of truth and dimension reaching beyond the surface with depth of character. David did his second 'collected exhibition' in Campo Grande when he was twelve years old. When David was thirteen he had his first 'solo exhibition' in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. He was able to sell thirty out of the forty pieces he had for sale. He also presented the President of Bolivia, Hugo Banzer with a realistic portrait of his face. In return, the President honored David with a scholarship. This enabled David to continue his studies with Master Fujita till he was fifteen years old. Master Fujita was able to guide David and assist him to master paintings of people, landscapes, flora's and buildings using many unique brush techniques. At the age of fifteen David moved to the United Sates as an exchange student in Carthage, Illinois. David was able to learn English from the host family and attend art classes at Macomb University of Illinois. From Illinois David moved to Miami where he continued his studies at the Ft. Lauderdale art institute. Miami became a training ground for David and he experienced a rapid acceleration of growth. The many different artists he came into contact with fueled this. Miami was a melting pot and draws artists from all over the country and Europe. Artists including William Debilzan and Eric Nord inspired David and he learned some of their techniques including a lot of texturing. David was like a sponge absorbing as much as he could and then came a point where he felt like he came into his own and discovered his own technique and style. David has trouble describing what it actually is because it really can't be defined. It can't be placed in a box or a category. David says, "my technique is something that happens at the moment, it flows, I can't explain it. It is just that moment. It can be really fast or it can be really slow, it can take forever, but it only happens that moment". "It is the art that God gives you, it is an unbelievable feeling", David says. If there is a name for this method it would be 'Action Painting', it is done layer upon layer and is created with pure feeling. It comes from letting go of all fears and painting what is felt and so this is a transcendent moment. The term 'Action Painting' is very appropriate because David likes to paint live. On a recent meeting I had with David he spoke of how people have a desire to see artists paint live and how they want to see the real thing. David is an innovator and he can truly see and interpret the times we live in. His art is a reflection and an overflow of who he is and this comes from this place he has found of living in the now. Some say it is magical, some say it is spiritual, and some say they have never seen anything like it before. What all agree upon is that David's work is a true gift to behold and those who are believers say they can see God in his work.David, himself recognizes that it is a gift that God has given him and he is truly grateful that he can use his hands to create these amazing visuals for everyone to witness. He is truly humble and there is a light that emanates from him and flows through him. David is dedicated to working for charities around the country and South America. His main concern is for children, as David says, "they are our future". David has established the 'David Banegas foundation' and their first primary focus will be on helping children with shoes, in U.S. and Bolivia. David has the philosophy of giving as much as you can and then it will be given to you. Giving has always been his first priority. In 2008, he did a portrait of Marilyn and auctioned it for 'The Dragonfly foundation', which is an organization founded by P. J. Schrantz, a retired New York City firefighter whose son passed away from Leukemia. The proceeds from this painting went to children with Cancer. Since then David has worked for other charities that provide vaccines' for children with Cancer, charities that help children with Down Syndrome and he is currently working to help children with Autism. David sums all of this work up as being "the pursuit of happiness'. 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Boris Divider - Parallel Ep (Remixes by Arcanoid & Juanpablo)
Format: 12"
Ref: FRV015
In recent years, following EPs like Surface and Aeon, the Cuenca based artist has changed his canvas. The colder coils of Electro have been replaced with warmer tones. Parallel sees Boris take up the analogue brush for some wondrously vivid soundscapes. The title piece is a distanced work of twilight electronics. Rippling waves blur, resonating arcs soaring into the stratosphere for a deep, ambient and intoxicating track. Label boss Juanpablo is up on remix duty. Percussion scorn is poured onto the original. Samples haunt while acid lines invade and claps maraud for a bruising interpretation. Arcanoid, a trailblazer of Iberian electronics, debuts on Frigio with two takes on the title track (Version 1 & 2). Version1 is broken down and rebuilt, Industrial sorrows swirled in staggered drums and bulging bass. Beats are bolstered for the hardened "Version2." Melodies orbit, stretching against a fierce gravitational pull as tempos rise into the otherworldly.
The final installment, Tangential, sees Boris Divider return. Clean arpeggios rumble, clicks sinking into a thick analogue soup. Dense bars prowl in a haze before lances of light break to an awe-inspiring future dawn. Cerebral sounds and dancefloor hammers from the heart of Spain.
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A1. Parallel
A2. Parallel (Juanpablo rmx)
A3. Parallel (Arcanoid rmx Version1)
B1. Parallel (Arcanoid rmx Version2)
B2. Tangential
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Ref: FRV014 BY VARIOUS ARTISTS
Format: 12" Vinyl
Ref: FRV014
First stop: Great Britain. Isle of Wight denizen I-Land Beat returns to Frigio following his excellent Cybernautics EP. The South of England artist doesn't take any prisoners, dishing up a churning pot of atomic House. Stabbing synthlines call up memories of Altern-8 as chords rampage alongside samples and chopped beats for an especially spicy starter. Next, Korea. Pera Yang is a young exciting producer with a raucous message. From his digital album, TCNO1 , "Automagical" is chosen for some special vinyl attention. The track is a raging piece of industrially warped Techno. Pulsating beats jostle against one another before Yang sends all through the shredder.
A new name to the Frigio family follows. Honored Matres is the blackened acid moniker of Croatian artist Le Chocolat Noir aka Jasmin Yas (the man behind Disco Panonia.) 303 venom drips from beginning to end as claps, cymbals and snares dissect looping vocals for a dark and disturbing floor destroyer. For the finale Frigio returns home, Spain's Vagon Brei, aka Victor Ramos, delivering "80861M." The Spaniard is best known for his dreaming Ambient soundscapes on labels like Strange Life and Further Records, but here he is in playful humour. Warbling acid chords thrill, bending under skillfully programmed beat patterns for an intoxicating close. Round the world in four choice tracks.
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A1. "Machine Politics" by I-Land Beat
A2. "Automagical" by Pera Yang
B1. "Liberation" by Honored Matres
B2. "80861M" by Vagon Brei.
Second Part of Lost Series by Juanpablo OUT NOW 2014! the series continue...
Ref: FRV013 BY JUANPABLO
Artists: Juanpablo
Format: Transparent Color 12" Vinyl
Ref: FRV013
Lost Series (Part 2) is the continuation of the series started by Juanpablo last year and as in part one, the music grows out of the darkest recesses of the natural world. These series are dedicated to creatures that are disappearing from this planet because of human colonization of their territory.
Four tracks have been skillfully constructed by the Colombian artist, each one leading the listener deeper into the mindset of the Frigio boss. On this second part, the music gets a more hypnotic feel with a less melodic approach but keeping the roughness and unique sound from its predecessor Lost Series(Part 1). In "Orca" Juanpablo gets together with Ekis, member of ArD2 project who delivered "2048 The Mixes EP" on Frigio03 a few years back.
"Polar" and "Glaciar" are developed with long, spiraling sequences, raw bass/drums patterns descending to produce a deadly dance-floor effect. "Orca" and "Iceberg" arrive with heavier atmospheres and some sci-fi feel. Special arrangements and vocal sampling have been employed to complete an exclusive landscape of sounds.
Drawing of animals by Felipe Rincón.
33 rpm
A1. Polar
A2. Orca (ft Ekis)
B1. Glaciar
B2. Iceberg
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Ref: FRV-012 BY ESPLENDOR GEOMETRICO
Artists: Esplendor Geometrico
Format: 12" (Includes High Quality Poster)
Ref: FRV012
Frigio is very honored to release the biggest and most important Spanish electronic project of all times "Esplendor Geometrico". From the early 80´s until today, they´ve been delivering the most authentic, raw and powerful industrial electronics you can hear.
"Francotirador" which means "Sniper" is a track recorded back in 1989 and this record includes original plus 3 remixes by Sneaker (who previously did a remix for Twilight Ritual), Juanpablo (head of Frigio Records)and Spanish producer Vinz Vincenzo. "Francotirador" is pure analogue drums with a strong "tribal industrial" approach.
Although we are big fans of EG, we must admit that we didn´t know about this song until we heard Sneaker´s remix a few years back when he felt the need to try an even darker and versatile version of it. His remix is complimenting the original drum loop starting with rare stomping Chicagoesque drum work, switching from demonic string-chords to male vocal staccatos, rave hits and back again, finding it's point-of-no-return in a Sartre-like fulminant ending.
On B side, Juanpablo and Vinz Vincenzo get together to create a remix with two versions. Both versions keep the raw percussions from the original with some deep industrial sounds and added some drum elements to make it more groovy, modern and ready to burn dancefloors. Some dark vocals appear randomly to add more flavor to this mixture that we guarantee will be very hard to describe as usual on Frigio Records.
33 rpm
A1.Francotirador (Original - 1989)
A2. Francotirador (Sneaker´s Dunkeltier rmx)
B1. Francotirador (Juanpablo & Vinz Vincenzo rmx)
B2. Francotirador (Vinz Vincenzo & Juanpablo rmx)


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Intersection and Divide in Monterey
Although a connection between the fishing industry and tourism industry, their intersection has resulted in great divides. These two industries have coexisted and competed in Monterey for ages raising/creating various social and environmental issues. Monterey has been a social crossroads of laborers and the elite, and the industries that host them have affected the natural environment. First settled by the Spanish, Monterey was made home by various immigrants including the Chinese, Japanese, and Italian, all whom gathered there for fishing opportunities.
A peninsula in California, Monterey, provided ample fishing opportunities. The different cultures had their different ways/styles of how they fished and what species they fished. They coexisted, yet kept their distances. The fishing industry grew, and the area became known for its Cannery Row, home to many fish factories to host/produce for consumers. The fishing industry rose and fell, as did the tourism industry. The two did not need one another to exist but they caused plenty of friction.
Tension rose especially when the Pacific Improvement Company and various business types saw opportunity for tourist attraction in the pleasant seaside environment of Monterey. The development of the Hotel Del Monte and all of its grandeur and exoticism was a resort for the elite. The tourists complained about the fisheries and the odors stemming from them. The Chinese fisherman/villages were mostly affected by criticism and suppression. The whites wanted them out. They viewed them as different class of people, primitive, living in squalor. Even the women were judged for working equally alongside the men. The social classism had its ramifications causing segregation and tension. The Chinese held their own, claim their stake in the area that they made home and supported by their fishing industry. They also were exploited, filled service positions at the hotel, provided some souvenirs to tourists, and overall provided the hotel with fish. A real hypocrisy when the white elites complain about the very people who essentially feed their bellies with fresh seafood.
The arrival of the railroads to the area fueled the desire for touring Monterey. The land/nature itself was a beauty and a getaway for many tourists. Tourism and fishery's affected the natural environment. Waste, sewage, drained into the bay/ocean, causing polluted water with layered sludge. The elites did not accept the responsibility. The fishing industry and competition that came with it caused over-fishing. Some anglers also caught species at the immature stage, which affected procreation. In addition, in the early 19th century, whaling was an industry, and we know the ramifications of that. Fisherman, consumer, tourist, residents, businessmen, transplants, however you look at it, it was people and their industries that changed the natural landscape of Monterey. For better or for worse.
More social and environmental change occurred later in the 20th century. In the 60s, 70s, 80s, people/researchers/historians became more interested in the changes whether social or environmental. Attention to ecological concerns of the industrialized and abandoned areas a (the once bustling Cannery Row) as well as the natural environs was growing. Universities, scientists, organizations all were beginning to pay closer attention to the landscape, the damage done, and what needs to be done preventive. An aquarium was built to in a way bring back species after the fisheries/canneries were long gone (i.e. sardine fishery of WWII). and to reintroduce the beauty of/to Monterey. However, anywhere there is tourism, there is change. It's the meeting of the natural with the fabricated. It is the juxtaposition of industries changing the face of an area. Monterey was once a city settled by a melting pot of cultures all wanting a piece of what they saw as pie, and then overrun by whites, the elite seeking their piece. The effect was abundant social changes and environmental change. Where there is a human, there is change.


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A B-2 bomber thrilled the sellout crowd at Kauffman Stadium as Luke Bryan performed the national anthem during the All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Royals designated Billy Butler, who many Royals fans feel should have been in Monday night's Home Run Derby, drew a nearly minute long ovation from fans before the game. And he drew huge applause and chants as he came up to bat as the American League batted at the bottom of the seventh.
And the villain in this baseball soap opera, Robinson Cano, was again serenaded by boos and chants of "Billy Butler" during pre-game introductions and when he came up to bat.
But by the time of his second at bat, the boos had died down and a few cheers were mixed in when he got a hit because the highlights were few for the American League. The National League roared to an 8-0 start.
The NL players were fired up by a pre-game passionate speech by retiring Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones. The third baseman vowed not to go a loser in his two-plus-minute speech.
Jones received huge cheers during his pre-game introduction and then fans gave him a standing ovation as he came up to bat. He tipped his cap and then promptly hustled to first base on a single. He smiled at the cameras.
Pablo Sandoval hit the first bases-loaded triple in All-Star Game history.
The portly San Francisco third baseman delivered the big blow during a five-run first inning against Justin Verlander, the reigning AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner. Verlander ended up allowing four hits and two walks while throwing 35 pitches in his only inning.
Ryan Braun and Dan Uggla also drove in runs for the NL team during the biggest first inning since 2004, when the AL scored six times off Roger Clemens before his hometown fans in Houston.
The start couldn't have been much better for the National League, which was trying to earn home-field advantage in the World Series for the third straight year.
The reward sure came in handy last season, when the Cardinals rallied to win the final two games against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium to capture their 11th championship. The team with home-field advantage has won three straight World Series, and six of the last nine.
Tony La Russa certainly enjoyed watching his guys circle the bases Tuesday night.
The former Cardinals manager retired after last year's World Series, but was asked to call the shots for the NL team one more time. He had vowed all week to manage the game to win.
New York saxophonist Mike Phillips said he was thrilled to be asked to perform during the All-Star Game. He played a jazzy version of "O, Canada," our neighbors to the north's national anthem. The Canadian flag flew alongside the American and Missouri flags in the outfield.
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Carnival around the world
Before Lent begins, the festive season of Carnival arrives during January and February. Celebrations, parades and parties take to the streets of New Orleans, Bolivia, Colombia, Trinidad and Brazil, to name a few. It's Carnival time.
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A woman reacts as she is surrounded by masked characters during the Lole Parade, a traditional German event from the 17th century, in the Transylvanian town of Sibiu, about 290 km (180 miles) northwest of Bucharest February 12, 2011. The carnival is organised by Sibiu and Agnita townhalls and several NGOs in an attempt to revitalize the traditions of the Middle Ages trades.
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Many people felt a sense of dread when the groundhog saw his shadow. While we know God makes the final decision about the seasons, the ongoing snowfall and cold remind us that winter is here for another few weeks. If you suffer from seasonal depression or "winter blues," there are a few easy ways to get through it. Of course, if your feeling of depression are persistent, you should talk to a priest or counselor to get additional help. But often a simple change of perspective can do wonders for your mood.
Get Out and Move
Even if you take a 10 minute walk, it makes a big difference in how you feel. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and wear boots if the ground is icy or snowy. If you can't get outside, try a quick exercise regime at home, such as the 10 Minute Solution. You can do these workouts right in your own home or office. The entire routine only takes 10 minutes so it can fit into any hectic schedule. Exercise helps to relieve stress naturally so you feel better. A video example is below for you to try out.
Here Comes the Sun
A lack of Vitamin D can make you feel fatigued. The sun is a natural source of Vitamin D. Try to get outside for a few minutes to soak up some rays on a sunny day. If you are susceptible to the cold, wear a sweater and sit near an open window to get some sunshine. Make sure to wear sunscreen when you are in the sun for 10 minutes or longer - even in the winter. Often people get stagnant from being stuck indoors all the time. A brief moment in the sun can give you a natural dose of hope. Consider trying a fun winter activity such as sledding, skiing or simply building a snowman.
Eat Healthy Foods
During the winter, we sit around and snack because we are stuck indoors. Sometimes we indulge in comfort foods and wind up putting on a few pounds. This can make you feel lethargic and sluggish. Eat a healthy diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy and lean meats and fish. Eat whole grains for that feeling of comfort and get rid of the cookies, cakes and candies. They give you sugar rush then a feeling of being letdown just a half hour later.
Pray and Meditate
When you are feeling depressed, talk to God. Jesus is always there to give you an uplifting feeling of peace. Go to Mass during the week to recharge your spirit. Read the scriptures rather than watching television or surfing on the Internet. Prayer and meditation are the best way to elevate your mood and give you hope for the future. "May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord." Psalm 104:34
Visualize Yourself in the Summer
Visualization is a great way to slip away from an uncomfortable moment, especially if you can't afford to go away to a warm and exotic location. Think of yourself in a pair of shorts, lounging out on a chaise lounge while you sip a cool drink. The birds are singing and the sun is shining on you with the scent of flowers wafting in the wind. Look at photos from last summer and remember - winter will be gone sooner than you think as the warm days of spring take over!


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An article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) today says a US charity "overstates the benefit of mammography and ignores harms altogether." The charity's questionable claim is that early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer and to support this, it cites a five-year survival rate of 98% when breast cancer is caught early, and 23% when it's not.
We're not interested in judging the charity's actions or intentions but would like discuss the importance of statistical literacy in communicating medical risks.
There are two critical claims in the argument presented by the experts in the BMJ report – that routine breast screening results in high false positive diagnoses and that five-year survival rates are biased. It's necessary to understand them both to be able to judge whether the statistics quoted by the charity are misleading.


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School districts take much into consideration before calling snow days
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Many school crossings were empty Thursday, not because of the latest blast of winter weather that swept through the area, but because many schools are still on break. Though looking at the forecast, the break could get a little longer.
Chief of Staff for the Kansas City, Kan., School District David Smith goes to work regardless of a snow day.
"If it's cold and it's snowing, that might be more of a situation where you close than if it was simply cold and the streets were dry and clear," Smith said.
Superintendent Cynthia Lane joins a conference call with other superintendents from around Johnson County on days with extreme cold or conditions. She makes the call and many times takes the calls that follow.
"Particularly if we have schools open, we get a lot of calls and she's right there answering the phones along with the other staff and talking to parents because it is a tough decision," Smith said of Lane. "Her feeling is, 'I made the call and I'm willing to stand up and tell people why.'"
The districts consult with each other to try and make a common decision.
"In the end, I know my colleagues and I have worked on both sides of the state line. The bottom line is safety of the kids because we're responsible and that means everything for us," Smith said.
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Harvest at The Hotel Hershey
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100 Hotel Road
Hershey, PA 17601Neighborhood:
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Harvest at The Hotel Hershey
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.dininginhershey.com/
- Phone: 7175348800
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Lunch: daily 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Dinner: daily 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American
- Executive Chef: Ken Gladysz
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Located at The Hotel Hershey, Harvest offers genuine American cuisine made from the freshest local and regional ingredients. The menu features an innovative selection of both classic & traditional American fare served during lunch and dinner, with daily specials.Continued
For guests of all ages, Harvest offers a friendly, casual, & inviting ambiance where everyone can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views. Harvest features a bar and adjoining adult game room with two pool tables and shuffleboard, and offers a variety of beverages including micro-brews, hand crafted cocktails, and an American wine list. Outdoor dining available seasonally.
For guests of all ages, Harvest offers a friendly, casual, & inviting ambiance where everyone can relax and enjoy the breathtaking views. Harvest features a bar and adjoining adult game room with two pool tables and shuffleboard, and offers a variety of beverages including micro-brews, hand crafted cocktails, and an American wine list. Outdoor dining available seasonally.
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- Food4.2Service4.3
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
scenic view (88)special occasion (75)kid-friendly (60)fit for foodies (55)great for lunch (46)good for groups (40)romantic (32)great for outdoor dining (25)great for brunch (23)neighborhood gem (20)notable wine list (14)vibrant bar scene (6)hot spot (5)late-night find (3)Show More
- Excellent ServiceOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/20/2014Our server was wonderful. A beautiful place with one of the best steaks I've had in a long time.Special Features:
- NoisyFoodwriterDined on 8/19/2014We were hoping to come in for a quiet lunch getaway. All was fine except that noise level in the restaurant was well above what we normally experience at other area restaurants. Most of it was caused by a rowdy table. The noise was clearly disturbing everyone else there. They were allowed to do a conference call at the table with the speaker blairing. Everyone had to speak loudly around the table for the person at the other end to hear. It was not appreciated.Special Features:
- Very DisappointingSonnyandSamDined on 8/15/2014Our anniversary dinner was quite disappointing on several levels. If I was allowed to rate "value", the Harvest would have gotten 1 star. This is a very expensive place to eat for what is rather ordinary food. A $180 bill for two should have gotten us a night to remember. The food is incredibly ordinary; food that I could have prepared better. My filet mignon, whipped potatoes & wild mushrooms were...well...ordinary. My wife's rainbow trout was good, not great. The food lacked seasoning & inspiration. The appetizers were ordinary. The deserts were the highlight of the evening. The cocktails also were pretty good and innovative. Ambiance was loud and noisy; crying kids, large noisy groups. The waitress attire is tacky; the mgr was intrusive.Special Features:
- What happened?OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/11/2014My husbands dinner was fine but the pappardelle was way to doughy and the wine sauce was more like a bland soup. I would have reordered but it was already getting late and having to reorder 3 meals with the time left would have meant us not eating until after 9. Our waitress's tables were spread out way too much, making it hard to get a hold of her for large quantities of time. We love Hershey but don't know that we would dine their again.Special Features:
- Doesn't quite fit the hypeRibEnthusiastDined on 8/9/2014Went with my girlfriend for a nice dinner expecting it to be nice. Food was alright, could have certainly been better. I had the ribs, which were OK at best (not too crazy about the chocolate BBQ sauce), and my girlfriend had the lemon-herb roasted rotisserie chicken, which was actually tasteless chicken with lemon herb sauce on the side. It was pretty loud in there so I felt like we had to yell to talk to each other. The waitress took our plates away without even making sure we were done (I was cleaning my fingers from the ribs but I still had fries left). Dessert was probably the highlight because it wasn't disappointing. The place itself doesn't look too bad either. Overall it wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't be rushing back there.
- WONDERFUL LUNCHPatG53Dined on 8/9/2014Appetizers, entrees and drinks were outstanding. Our waitress, Ashley, was very attentive. Was a very enjoyable, relaxing lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lunch at harvestglutenfreeandvegfoodieDined on 8/9/2014Harvest is a great place to go to relax and enjoy locally grown food. It has unique and delicious menu options overall and a few great vegetarian and gluten-free choices too. Everything is fresh tasting. The atmosphere is calm, down to earth, and spacious feeling.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- food and service awfulbirthdayblasDined on 8/8/2014This was my birthday dinner, the first thing wrong, water in pitcher was warm. Ordered pasta, it was in this soggy brooth. Had to ask for grated cheese usually are expected, we had to ask3 times for some cheese, so by time we got it pasta almost cold. Server only cared about giving us the bill. Also didn't like the jeans, this is not a bar.Special Features:
- Great break from the park.Dadto4Dined on 8/8/2014We were at Hershey Park and wanted to have a meal outside of the park. Harvest was a great option. We had received a promotion through Hersheys Sweet Mail and thought we would give it a try. It offered a relaxed setting and a variety of food choices. The kids enjoyed it as well. It gave us a chance to take a break from the park for a good sit down meal. Service was excellent as well. We dined at 4, so it was on the lunch menu but served as an early dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointed24dinnerVIPDined on 8/6/2014We were extremely disappointed at the lack of professionalism and service we received at the Harvest. After a day at the park, everyone was excited and anxious for a delicious meal experience at Harvest. When we arrived the hostess informed us that our table was not ready because the party sitting at the table they were going to give us were taking longer than expected. We explained we had small children who were hungry and we were anxious to eat. Our reservations were for 8:45 pm. The hostess left the stand, whispered back and forth with others, but never told us they were working on helping us. Our waitress seemed tired, did not offer us any drink refills and basically was trying to rush us out of the restaurant. Would say more ..
- Always a Great MeallisaDined on 8/5/2014The food is always great. Compliments to the Chef. The service staff is always attentive and polite. It makes the food taste even better. We love to come back to this restaurant.Special Features:
- Neighborhood GemLuvfoodDined on 8/5/2014What a fantastic menu based on local farms. The environment is peaceful, quiet with a incredible view!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very niceTim1Dined on 8/2/2014Had a lovely dinner at the Harvest, which is located in a lovely place. Service was excellent, however I can't go along with the casual attire of the servers. I think they are going for a farmhouse atmosphere. Scallops appetizer was wonderful and fresh tomato salad was too. My salmon with mashed potatoes and mushrooms was delicious. We were there with our 10 and 6 year old grand children and they had quesadilla which had cheese that was too different for them. The 6 year old enjoyed the chicken strips and potato chips. However the 10 year old liked the hanger steak, the fresh garden vegetable side of mushrooms was a no no. The waitress was nice enough to bring some broccoli as a substitute. We had 1 cocktail, 1 beer, 1 glass wine/ $150Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The Harvest, Hershey, Pa.PeachesDined on 7/30/2014We were visiting Hershey, Pa for the first time and decided to try The Harvest for dinner. We were extremely pleased with every moment we were at our table. Food and service were outstanding and I would go back again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/26/2014Great food, quiet atmosphere, appropriate pricing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special DinnerCelebrationDined on 7/25/2014The food was excellent. Our server made sure that the evening was memorable for my Mother. The room was lovely. We were not rushed and ended with a delicious chocolate trio!Special Features:
- cws1128Dined on 7/23/2014Understand they just had a power outage, but restaurant was extremely warm (no AC). Made dining with elderly parents very uncomfortable. No apology from staff. Probably will not return. Hershey isn't what it used to be.
- Great FoodWendywhichDined on 7/23/2014Harvest did a great job with the farm to table concept. Food was fresh and well prepared. Service for our group of 8 was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LunchluvfoodDined on 7/20/2014We took my parents out for lunch. We all easily found something on the menu to eat. They use locally sourced fruits and vegetables and other foods when they can. It was a very enjoyable time. Desserts were fantastic.Special Features:
- Terrible ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/19/2014Food was to salty to eat and service was awful. Too loud as well, some noise dampeners would be nice.
- Caters to the Resort CrowdCandoDined on 7/17/2014If you're looking at the photos online and are led to believe that this is a cozy little spot for an intimate celebration, think again. This restaurant is steps away from Hershey's vacation townhomes and caters to the families that vacation there. Upon our arrival, the lobby was filled with about 15 screaming children and their parents. The evening went downhill from there. Noisy and we were seated cheek to jowel with our neighbors. Our server was lovely and competent, but we noticed that the servers were all dressed in jeans and checkered blouses. I guess this is to emulate farmers? A little too casual when they're charging $10 and up for a single glass of wine. We waited an hour and a half for our entrees, which arrived gluey/warm.Special Features:
- fancynancyDined on 7/16/2014My son and husband both had the Rotisserie Chicken and it was very dry. I had the House made Papardella pasta and it was very disappointing. I ate very little with the exception of the shrimp. The Caesar salad was mediocre at best. We did enjoy going outside after dinner with our teens and made s' mores. I have to say for our first time at the Hershey Hotel the Harvest dinner and the Circular breakfast buffet were both disappointing. The buffet selections were cold even though we arrived very early in the morning. We ordered from the menu the morning before and had a much better experience.Special Features:
- Nice addition to Hershey PropertiesBRuthDined on 7/16/2014The Harvest gives you a great opportunity to experience the Hershey Hotel without having to go to the Circular Dining Room. Great food, nice view and experience of the great Hershey Hotel Property. Nice wine list and service was great!Special Features:
- Birthday Dinnercsprp17522Dined on 7/11/2014We had a wonderful time at the Harvest. The food, which was anything from steak to seafood, was excellent and the deserts were excellent as well. I must also compliment our server, Abby (Abigail A), she was beyond exceptional. I was a wonderful place for a celebration.Special Features:
- Go for the view not the foodDGJxVIPDined on 7/6/2014The wait staff is young and not well trained. The food is good but has not flair. But the room is nice.Special Features:
- Great place to eatlove2eatDined on 7/5/2014Harvest offers delicious food and attractive decor. Every item that we had was delicious with appealing presentation - even the butter was presented in the harvest motif. Our server was pleasant and efficient.Special Features:
- Will Not ReturnBirthdayDined on 7/5/2014This was to be a birthday diner and we were very disappointed. Food was very very expensive for the quility, bread was cold, no ice in water. Dessert was great.Special Features:
- Sunday Brunch in Chocolate townCaptRonIIDined on 7/5/2014Absolutely exceeded my expectations, from seating, to wait service, to of course the meal. First class all the way, make sure to reserve early and enjoy!Special Features:
- Great Serviceslange77Dined on 7/4/2014This restaurant made up in service where it lacked for food quality. The server after realizing I wasn't eating my steak at the end of the meal, removed it from my bill. The filet mignon I ordered as medium well, tasted dry, burnt and lacked the tenderness they usually have.Special Features:
- PikeDined on 7/4/2014This is my second year in are row spending the 4th of July at the Hotel Hershey. Last year dinner was at the Circular this year at the Harvest. Both are great options. Dinner followed by Fireworks from the Veranda is a very nice way to spend the holiday.Special Features:
- Still unsure about this place!DmhccsDined on 7/3/2014This was our fourth time dining at the harvest for our annual trip to the hotel. In the past, we had mediocre food but great service. This time, service was terrible (inexperienced and not very helpful) but the food was much better. Our waitress spilled an entire glass of sangria all over my young daughter at the start of the meal. She was apologetic but we weren't even offered another table or even a little treat for the poor thing! It just wasn't handled in a way that a restaurant of this caliber should handle that situation. Not sure if this place is on our list for next year.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/1/2014Food and service were outstanding but noise level very loud made it difficult to hear and talkSpecial Features:
- Great anniversary dinnerD123Dined on 6/29/2014Our family had an anniversary dinner for my in-laws. The service was great; the food was delicious; the experience memorable. We can't wait to return.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/27/2014Server was not very engaging nor attentive. Others stepped in for her. The salad dressing had no flavor as well as the potatoes. The steak was perfect. Expected consistency for the price and the Hershey nameSpecial Features:
- Great view, ok foodJavlDined on 6/26/2014We like to stop here occasionally when we travel between ne Pennsylvania and DC. The restaurant has a spectacular view, and on a beautiful day it is a pleasure to relax and dine looking out the big picture windows from the hill top. In the past we've enjoyed a lobster roll there, but it wasn't on the menu this time. Menu food is good but not great. One burger was delicious, the other burnt and over done (although they graciously comped it). Service is very friendly. In short, it is very nice and beautiful. Food varies between decent and very good, but don't have that be your sole reason for going. Go to relax and, in our case, get a nice break from the interstate.Special Features:
- Farm-to-forkConsistentVIPDined on 6/22/2014Hershey does a great job with their restaurants and Harvest is no exception. Friendly, accomodating staff.Special Features:
- Very DisappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/20/2014The two tables nearest us were dirty for our entire dinner before being cleaned. The server asked us if we were here for dinner or dessert and told us we were just listed for dessert. I ordered a a champagne cocktail. The server asked how to make that so I told her. She then came back and asked if I wanted it on the rocks or up. I have never been asked If I wanted my champagne drink to be on the rocks. I then asked for just a glass of a sweet sparkling wine. I was offered Brut. I wondered with all the available technology why the bartender wouldn't just look it up. When I spoke to my husband he reminded me that early in the summer this has happened before. Perhaps, the staff training should be more extensive prior to Memorial Day.Special Features:
- Good food, disappointing ambiencePatriciaDined on 6/20/2014As long-time diners at the Hotel Hershey, we wanted to check out this new venue. We found it sort of like an upgraded Friendly's, with kids running around and the wait staff in jeans and plaid shirts. The food was good, as always at Hershey, and the service excellent. But I wouldn't travel an hour again for a menu I can get closer to home and an ambiance that didn't make it feel like a celebratory evening. We will continue to dine at Circular -- even in its less formal atmosphere it still has the Hershey elegance that makes the experience -- and the food -- more special.Special Features:
- Harvest: Upscale Farm 2 ForkDottieVIPDined on 6/17/2014The restaurant features local produce and meat. My Pittsburgh Salad was w/outstanding with stellar beef & hand cut fries. The lettuce was fresh with no discoloration. The dessert shooters made the meal perfect for my friend and me. Great service, too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Improving!4DadDined on 6/15/2014This is the best experience we've had at Harvest. My dad loves it here because of the gluten-free rolls and menu. We've had poor service and mediocre food in the past, but on this visit had an exemplary waitress and the food was top-notch. New uniforms are so-so, but keep up the good work. We'll be back!


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I am relatively new here, and I just wanted to chime in on the kicking situation after getting a chance to see their progress in the opening practices.
First, I want to clarify that I believe Austin Hardin is separating himself as starting kicker, not just in ability but in his number of team 1 reps. He leg strength never was an issue coming in, even Phillips has decent range (able to his from 45-50). The main problem with the situation is that none of the kickers have strong consistency or fluidity in their motions. This is all coming from a former high school kicker (finished 3rd team all-state for Florida 2010 for credibility), and although I have only played two years of football after being a soccer player the rest of my life, I've learned a great deal of kicking mechanics
Hardin seems to mix up his steps in his approach frequently which leads to a mishit and thus less power in a quick spinning ball or hooking left or right, mostly left with him being a right footed kicker. This is an easy fix that will just take more reps and practice to build a new routine. He has just yet to find his comfort zone when it comes to his approach. I'd say, based on the practice today, he was hitting roughly 3 of every 5 FGs which really won't cut it once the season starts. I do think that Hardin is very close to being a fairly reliable kicker with a strong consistent leg as he continues to work out his kinks in his approach and follow through. He will improve throughout the season, likely in a similar manner to Caleb Sturgis his freshman year. There is a reason Hardin was a highly touted All-American kicking recruit, his potential, and he appears to be progressing nicely on his way to reaching a peak.
Brad Phillips can prove to be a viable backup, if deals with his issues which are similar to Hardin's. He seems to be struggling a bit more to work through however. As has been referred to in press conferences this fall camp, the preferred walk-on kicker Danny Krysalka has received some praise from Muschamp for his ability as a kicker. Krysalka will essentially be battling with Brad Phillips for the back-up kicker job. He also showed some ability to hit longer field goals, while also showing the ability to skim the ground while swinging through, drastically reducing accuracy and power. He and Phillips have both shown signs of decent kicking ability but lack any kind of consistency.
Overall, Hardin has created a sizeable gap in the depth chart at kicker, which seems to be starting to resemble the kicker situation following Sturgis's enrollment. If Hardin goes down this year, it could bring a rise to memories of 2011.


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Accommodatie Verenigde Staten Macon Red Roof Inn
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This Red Roof Inn features an outdoor unheated pool (open May 01 - September 01) and suites, as well as interior corridors and an elevator.
At Red Roof Inn, guests can experience our coffeehouse-style service featuring fresh brewed, ground whole bean coffee. This location offers free continental breakfast, 32" flat screen in all guest room as well as internet access via TV for email and web browsing One well-behaved family pet per room is welcome.
Kids under 17 can stay for free and we offer complimentary coffee and free local calls. We also offer guests snack centers and portable cribs for people traveling with babies.
All rooms offer microwave/micro fridge units at no extra cost
All rooms at this Red Roof Inn offer T-Mobile high speed internet access (Free).
Located 7 miles north of Macon GA
From the North- I-75 S. toward Valdosta. Take exit 3 for GA-22/US-80 toward Roberta/Macon. Left at Eisenhower Pkwy, signs for Macon. Right at Brookhaven Rd. left at Service Rd. Continue on Eisenhower Pkwy, Red Roof will be on the right.
From the South- From I-75 N take exit 156 on the left to I-475 N toward Atlanta. Take exit 3 GA-22/US-80 towarde Macon/ Roberta. Turn right at Eisenhower Pkwy. Turn right at Brookhaven Rd. Turn Left at Service Rd. Continue on Eisenhower Pkwy Red Roof will be on the Right.
From the East- Take GA-402 W/I-20 W. Exit 114 for US-441/US-129 toward Madison/Eatonton. Left at Eatonton Rd/GA-24/US-129/US-441 (signs for Eatonton). Right at GA-44/Gray Rd SW/US-129. Right at E Clinton St/GA-18/GA-22/US-129. Merge onto GA-404 W/I-16 W via the ramp to Atlanta. Take the exit on the left onto I-75 S toward Valdosta. Exit 162 for GA-22/US-80/Eisenhower Pkwy. Right at Eisenhower Pkwy/GA-22/US-80. Slight left to stay on Eisenhower Pkwy/GA-22/US-80. Slight left at Brookhaven Rd.
From the West- Slight Right I-20 E Entering Georgia. Take the exit I-75 S/I-85 S toward Macon/Montgomery. Continue to follow GA-401 S/I-75 S. Slight right at I-475 S (signs for I-75/Valdosta). Take exit 3 for GA-22/US-80 toward Roberta/Macon. Turn left at Eisenhower Pkwy/GA-22/US-80 (signs for Macon). Turn right at Brookhaven Rd. Turn left at Service Rd. Red Roof will be on the right
Airport Directions:
From Middle Georgia Regional Airport- Head North on Terminal Dr. toward Faa Blvd. Turn Left at Airport Drive. Turn Right at Industrial Park Drive. turn Left at I-247/Hawkinsville Rd. Continue to I-247, viers right becomes Houstion Ave. Left at Guy Paine Rd. Right at I-247 Pio Nono Ave./US-41. Let at Eisenhower Pkwy/I-22/US-80, stay left. Vier left at Brookhaven Rd. Left at Service road Continue on Eisenhower Pkwy Red Roof will be on the Right.
We advise you to take a bus from Atlanta airport to Macon and that will cost you around 10$ or optionally you can take a cab and that will cost you between 60 and 80$.
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The holidays are ahead of schedule at South Plains Mall.
Santa Claus will arrive in a horse drawn carriage at noon Saturday. He'll be available for pictures at Grand Court until Christmas Eve. For every letter your child writes to Santa, and drops in the Grand Court mailbox, the mall will donate one dollar to Ronald McDonald House.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree is also up, near the Mervyn's store. You pick an angel and buy a gift for a needy child. Next Friday, the Toys for Tots bin will be set up near the former Luby's entrance.
Meanwhile, the city is preparing for Santa's arrival in Mackenzie Park. On Friday, crews started setting up the 60-foot tall Christmas tree that will rise out of the center of the village. Santa land will be open December 10th through the 23rd. It's open nightly from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Admission is free.
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Welcome Back ya'll. This is the Second installment of the Position Outlook: Mock Drafting Series. Before we get into the Mocking up here is the explanation for this:
I will using my Position Outlook series as a basis for a series of Mock Drafts based on how I profiled the Cowboys roster. Please note that I will not be making any changes prior to Free agency to the position posts, but I will update them in the mock draft. Basically what I am saying is that IF Dallas makes any moves that would increase/decrease any rankings I will be notating them in this "series". (Edit: in fact I did a full Fanpost on it, and revised the ranking system in the process, Click Here to go to the Ranking Revision post if you haven't already seen it)
For this Series of posts I will be using the Draftek Online Draft Simulator as my method of mocking. Bear in mind that this is based on Drafttek's Big Board and may not be how you rank the prospects. I will of course offer up to three different Mocks in each posts, one standard mock, which will be the Drafttek settings, the outlook mock, which wil be using Draftteks big board + my position outlook setting, and finally My BPA mock, in which I will possibly grab a player that I think would be a better pick.
Now How many posts will there be? Well I will obviously have this one which is right after the Combine concludes but before FA. I plan to do two more, one mid way from the start of FA(March 13th) till the draft(April 26th), and one shortly before the draft(hopefully about a week prior. this is of course subject to change, and will Replace my "How Will They Fit" series. Sorry to all those that wanted me to do those. I will say that this series will incorporate the Combine and Pro Day Information that was the basis of that series, and may include other Elements.
For Reference here is the Rankings:
QB-5 Stars
Tackle- 4 Stars
Guard- 3 Stars
Center- 2 Stars
Corner Back- 4 Stars
Safety- 2 Stars
DL- 3 Stars
ILB- 5 Stars
OLB- 4 Stars
RB-5 Stars
WR- 4 Stars
TE- 4 Stars
So to under stand how the Drafttek priority codes work and how they align with my rankings, Click here for an explanation of the Codes.
I would suggest you read them because here is how I work the Codes with my rankings:
1-2-3 stars- priority codes 1-2-3 respectfully
4- stars- codes 4-6: this depends on how I feel about the depth players for instance, OT and CB =code 4; WR= code 6; TE position= code 5
5 stars- code 9(pure BPA)
So On to the First Mock. Bear in Mind that this is a Straight "base line Mock" using Drafttek's "priority codes". So if you use Drafttek alot like I do you should recognize it:
14 Whitney Mercilus OLB34 Illinois
45 Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina
82 Philip Blake OC Baylor
113 Chris Givens WRF Wake Forest
144 Jeff Allen OT Illinois
175 James Hanna TE Oklahoma
205 Chigbo Anunoby DT34 Morehouse College
Now I like this Mock for several reasons, A) 2nd round CB in Stephen Gillmore. This kid is very good and probably won't make it to the second round so IF Dallas could get him here, Hellava steal here. B) Has you may note in my Outlooks series both the TE and OT positions could use some depth, Allen and Hanna fit the Bill here. C) get a young DT in the 7th who will provide Competition for Brent at the NT position.
However, I don't Like Mercilus in the first, and am kinda meh at Blake and Givens in the 3rd/ 4th rounds. While I will admit that with the way the ODS played out the draft, , taking all the "blue chippers" before the 14th pick, Mercilus was the BPA at this point. Also I dislike the drafting of Given in the fourth as I feel that Dallas has enough players already at the WR position, and doesn't need to draft any. Also Blake in the third is a little high for him and honestly seems like a "need" pick with his numbers (6-2 311 with bad "explosion numbers" @ 29.5 vert, and 8' 9" broad respectfully).
So lets move on to My position Outlook Mock:
14 Whitney Mercilus OLB34
45 Stephon Gilmore CB
82 Philip Blake OC
113 Brandon Taylor SS
144 Matt Conrath DE34
175 James Hanna TE
205 Mike Daniels DT43
So as you can see my outlook mock ans the Drafttek mock are almost identical, However mine in more Defensive oriented, eschewing the WR and OT positions for a SS and a DE....I am still not happy with the Mercilus and Blake picks. So lets see if we can change those and how that will affect the draft:(Note: I do wish to thank OCC for helping me with this last mock, due to a technical issue. Thus I am unable to answer any questions about the mock. Thank you for your understanding.)
Now this is a Mock I can get behind. While Kirkpatrick may be a Reach here at 14, his skill set translates nicely to the Safety position, and could shore up a consistent position of Weakness for Dallas. Add in getting Gillmore in the second round, plus the Signing of Carr, and Dallas has almost completely revamped it's Secondary. Then With Dallas getting Audie Cole in the third, who at 6-4 246, is a little taller than Dallas likes their ILB's but could put on 15 lbs(bringing him to 260) and play as the OLB(replacing Spencer)...DaJohn HArris seems to be a decent pickup in the fourth, though he does have a Heart condition. Here is the Report via NFLDraftScout.com:
Former USC defensive tackle DaJohn Harris was not allowed to work out at the NFL combine last month because doctors found a small hole in his heart during a physical examination in Indianapolis, Harris revealed Wednesday at USC's pro day. Harris, projected as a mid-round pick in April's draft, visited an Arizona cardiologist with agent Joe Panos shortly after the combine and found that the hole was normal and natural. He said his doctor has since emailed the all 32 NFL teams, alerting them of his status and permitting him to work out as usual. Harris, a two-year starter for the Trojans, has a condition known as a PFO, or patent foramen ovale, discovered after NFL doctors ordered him to undergo an EKG and echocardiogram in Indianapolis. The condition is a small hole located in the heart that all humans have until birth that assists with blood flow. Most holes close upon birth, but in roughly 25 percent of humans, the hole never completely closes naturally and for those people it is not typically treated as an issue.
Getting him in the 4th round seems to be a good pickup. Conrath, Kitchen and Gerhart would be good Competition Fodder in Camp, though it is unlikely any of them would unseat a current player, and would likely be a Practice squad player. I could see Dallas getting a Day one Starter in Dre, with both Gillmore and Cole taking over in year two, with two of the remaining 4 becoming solid rotational players......
Well that is it for this edition, I will be back one more time roughly a Week before the Draft to finish this up. As Always I welcome any Comments and Critiques that you guys may have, so Feel free to do so. Thank you for any input that you may have.


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By BO WILLIAMS Good Morning Tennessee Anchor/Reporter
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - Since the Extreme Makeover home project began last week in West Knoxville, hundreds of volunteers have rotated through shifts 24/7.
Volunteer sub-contractor Chris Dillon has made it his duty to work every day on the new home for Daniel and Mandy Watson and their three adopted children.
Dillon, who's a handyman, says participating in the build on Robinson Road with all the parts of the project going on at once has left him "amazed."
"I've never been on a job site where so many people have come together and done such an amazing job. And to be on top of each other and never get irritated with each other, it's a blessing," Dillon said.
Like a number of skilled volunteers, Dillon is putting in his time whenever possible.
After his shift is done at the Robinson Road site, he still needs to focus on his own projects to keep food on the table.
"The trade people are here for 12 hours," he said. "Some stay longer. Some have been here for 18 hours and then they have to go to their own jobs."
When asked how he's able to do that, Dillon said, "Red Bull (energy drink)," with a laugh. "It's amazing. You just get fatigued, but you work through it. It's hard, but it's not hard. You just work with everybody and it works out well."
After all these years as a skilled worker, Dillon summed up what he's learned from this project in two words "organizational skills."
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