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Nimbus Strong Pale Ale - Atlas Brewery Ltd
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United Kingdom (England)
2.95/5 rDev -19.4%
Brown 500ml bottle, best before Feb 2010, drank Mar 09. Poured into a pint sized vase shaped glass.
Looked like a good pilsner, but with a bigger head. A deep golden yellow colour, with bubbles rising up to the well formed and impressive head.
Very little aroma for me, not even any hop esters or malts. The label claims three different types of hops are used, obviously none of them are for aroma, they don't name them.
The hops don't come into the taste much either, there is a hint of citrus fruits and the beer is fairly dry and crisp, but not hoppy in any shape or form, unless my tastebuds have left me again.
Drinkable and un-offensive, is about the best I can say about it. No heavy body or richness to it, just a warm day beer. It wasn't as good as it looked.
04-05-2009 14:25:52 | More by BlackHaddock
3.38/5 rDev -7.7%
On cask at Max's.
Poured a slightly hazy, light orange-brown color. Medium sized head.
Very mild aroma, slightly citrus in nature, with a bit of bread.
Well balanced and mild in flavor. Citrus/lemon up front, supported by the malt (again, sweet wheat bread, very mild in character). A bit of spice/pepper at the finish, but very tame.
Light in body, with low to medium carbonation. Refreshing.
Overall, easy to drink, but not a headturner. I wouldn't seek it out. Perhaps the worst thing to say about it came from a friend of mine who usually drinks Miller Lite. After I had talked him into Green Flash Extra Pale, he tried this beer. His comment was "Kinda tastes like water". And on that note, review done.
12-08-2006 18:59:45 | More by
District of Columbia
3.48/5 rDev -4.9%
pizzeria paradiso served this out of their engine
hazy gold color; with a great creamy head. lacing is decent
there's a massive lemon character in both the aroma and flavor. the aroma is also heavily grainy (nice, though). some saison-ish peppery thing. the hops, i think, produce the lemon flavor, and also lend a very earthy character. there's a slight tartness from the hops, too, but not like any lacticity
it's an english ale but the hops remind me of orval
11-22-2006 02:38:06 | More by bruachan
New York
3.48/5 rDev -4.9%
Bright clear lemon with creamy steady snow white head with a few trailers. Light flinty grain, but a mostly dead nose. Corn silk and waxy melon with lean citrus peel hops. Grapefruit juice finish and long dry linger. Light, crisp, a bit of cling. Floral nose and buttery doughy malts come out as it warms.
Very summery and drinkable but not complex at all. Bit less sessionable at +4%. I've had better, both in maltier and hoppier directions. Commercial description says it's Kolsch-like, which makes sense - I'd go to a "B+" by that measure.
07-13-2011 21:14:36 | More by StJamesGate
3.53/5 rDev -3.6%
500ml. Lager glass. Enjoyed on jul´11. Pale straw color. Chill haze. Dense & close, small size bubbled, froth. Lasting thick head. Some spots. Floral & subtle bready aromas. Tasting is quite rough, dry bitter. Medlar & green apricot palate. Medium body, moderate carbonation. Earthy buttery finish. Worth to try.
04-17-2012 17:48:15 | More by GONZALOYANNA
3.53/5 rDev -3.6%
On pouring this beer it looks straight out like a good old fashioned pilsner with a 2 finger head which leaves a little lacing around the glass and on smelling this beer the biggest thing i can smell is HOPS HOPS HOPS with a little malt and passionfruit but i definately love the smell and look of this beer and on the taste the hops really stand out with a little malty/passionfruit finish i do like this beer but i did expect more from the reviews from my mates gave it but netherless a nice beer which would be most enjoyable on a hot summers day.
06-29-2009 11:58:33 | More by ADZA
3.53/5 rDev -3.6%
From memory this stuff was heavier than the Latitude, but not quite as malty as the Three Sisters.
Remember it being quite heavy in the mouth, and pretty filling for a cask. But it was also easily drinkable, and decently strong for a cask too
Oulled from cask, Isle of Mull, Scotland
09-22-2008 03:37:06 | More by Chelsea1905
United Kingdom (England)
3.75/5 rDev +2.5%
Tasted by half pint at the Junction Tavern (Tufnell Park, North London), during their three-day mini-beerfest., 3-5 Feb. Dispensed by gravity straight from the firkin.
A: lightly cloudy, dark straw hue, with tiny bits floating in the liquid... coming with a fluffy head with o.k. retention; minimum-carbonation.
S: orangey citrussy and spicy at the same time, resting on top of a touch of fruit-candy and soft pale malts. Very settled and soft aroma...
T&M: grapefruity-hops and juicy pale malts are balanced quite nicely--slowly yielding a lightly flowery and citrussy hoppy overtone; lightly fruity finish, with mild touches of spice at the back. Very lively texture on top of softly hoppy flavour on the palate, while the soothing maltiness prevails and covers the whole palate~~
D: a lively and balanced English Pale Ale--very quaffable!
02-06-2006 20:50:52 | More by wl0307
Ontario (Canada)
3.84/5 rDev +4.9%
Poured into a shaker pint glass, produced a nice rocky head with really good retention and lacing. Colour is a nice medium blonde gold.
S- lemon, mint, and a nice dry hop character, with a clean barley maltiness. Some pepper, citrus hops (lemon oil), really clean and balanced, true to style.
T- biscuit and bready malt, satisfying lemon bitterness, mildly toasty on finish. A bit of malty sweetness comes through to provide some counter, maybe some light apple fruitiness. Interesting flavour combinations, all woven very tightly together in an easy drinking EPA. Very clean finish.
M- a little soft carbonation, smooth light mouthfeel. More rounded bitterness then some examples, leave a fuller herbal/pepper bitterness on the finish. Really drinkable.
This is a nice beer, a lot of the citrus bitterness and interesting subtle flavours make this quite tasty and interesting. Light and a tasty session option. It's not terribly complex, but true to style and quite tasty and refreshing. Worth trying.
04-11-2013 19:14:50 | More by mick303
3.88/5 rDev +6%
It's now owned by Orkney Brewery, in its own "Atlas Range".
Pours hazy golden/light orange, with a small foamy head.
Smells of citrus, vanilla, exotic fruit and green hops.
The hops really shine, overpowering the pale malts almost entirely, elaving just a light grainy taste. Lots of citrus (lemon, tangerine, orange, grapefruit), some exotic fruit notes also (low pineapple, some passionfruit), a bit of apricot and even fainter peach. Spicy throughout, with a pinch of pepper and vanilla. Finish is full of green bitter hops, more than mild, perfect expect for some low tobacco leafy and metallic notes in the aftertaste.
Mouthfeel is nicely carbonated, but also buttery; it goes down nice, very thirst quenching. Aftertaste a bit rough if you're not prepared for the hops.
A rougher English ale with a nice showing of hops, but not perfectly balanced. There are many beers in this style that i would prefer, but i wouldn't refuse a Nimbus either way.
12-20-2013 15:14:08 | More by dcmchew
British Columbia (Canada)
4/5 rDev +9.3%
Light golden colour with a dense, creamy head. Sweet malts and a zesty hop background. Well balanced scent, a nice mingling of malt and hops.
Smooth, malty taste. Hints of butter, yeast and barley. Light citrus flavours hide in the back. Easy drinking, and despite being labelled as a strong pale ale, this is very drinkable.
02-11-2010 21:22:23 | More by BDTyre
4/5 rDev +9.3%
10-04-2013 02:24:51 | More by abeeronthebeach
4.25/5 rDev +16.1%
07-16-2012 10:27:57 | More by phaedrusovchaos
Nimbus Strong Pale Ale from Atlas Brewery Ltd
83 out of 100 based on 13 ratings.


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Burnley TV talent show star boosts to fundraising effort for brothers
1:26pm Tuesday 8th April 2014 in News By Hannah Al-Othman, Reporter
BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Hollie Steel has given a campaign to buy a special vest for two Burnley brothers a boost.
Hollie, 15, who was born in Burnley but now lives in Huncoat, appeared at The Railway Club, in Rosegrove, at a fundraiser.
Noah McGibbon, eight, plays for Sycamore Juniors Football Club, and the club launched an appeal last year to buy an airway clearance physio vest for him and his brother Jayden, three, who both suffer from cystic fibrosis.
The vest, which costs around £7,000, reduces the need for intensive daily physiotherapy.
With the help of the event at The Railway Club, which featured a sponsored head shave, and music from Hollie and Manchester-based singer Nicole Talmer, the fundraising total stands at £5,985. Since appearing on Britain's Got Talent, Hollie has released three albums.
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So you're engaged - now what? One of the first decisions made by the future bride is the all-important dress.
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However, some homeowners who may not have full basements or basements at all think their homes are immune from water seepage and the problems it can cause. These homes typically have crawl spaces that are every bit as exposed to seepage problems as are full-depth basements.
When you think about it, a crawl space is simply a miniature basement. It's not deep enough to stand up in and it may not be usable for much besides storage but it's still an open, underground space within the walls of a foundation. As such, it's subject to all the seepage problems of a full basement:
Water can seep in through porous concrete block, deteriorated mortar joints or cracks in poured concrete.
Seepage can occur in the cove joint or over the top of the foundation wall.
Water can enter around windows or spots where pipe or vents penetrate the wall.
Also, because many crawl spaces have only floors of gravel or dirt, ground water can seep in from below.
If a crawl space with seepage problems is neglected, even if the crawlspace is never used for anything, serious problems can result, including high humidity in the living space above and the growth of mold that can lead to poor air quality in the home and various illnesses.
Of course, all of the remedies for basement water problems can be applied to crawl spaces, including interior or exterior drain tile, exterior waterproofing membrane, crack injection and installing a sump pump. Also, concrete floors can be poured to eliminate seepage or dampness from below. However, there is one repair method unique to crawl spaces that can be a solution to almost every seepage problem – crawl space encapsulation.
In crawl space encapsulation, modern plastics are used to cover and seal the floor and wall surfaces of the crawl space. A heavyweight semi-rigid plastic barrier is placed over the existing gravel or dirt floor. This barrier is 3- to 6-times thicker than typical vapor barriers. Then, a waterproof insulating barrier is applied all the way to the top of the walls, which not only seals the space against seepage but increases energy efficiency and inhibits the growth of mold as well.
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text: I had no idea until a few years back that kevin johnson was from sacramento. I didn't really remember his playing career well as I was a kid who lived in the midwest(born in norcal near sacramento though, always proud of being from cali) who really only watched michael jordan and the bulls. Occassionally Patrick Ewing and Shaq(when he was on orlando). I definitely was not a sacramento kings fan, I barely knew they existed, i loved the bulls they were my favorite team(as i assumed they were everyones favorite team). then Jordan broke Byron Russels ankles hit the game winner in game 6 to propel the bulls to their second 3 peat Jordan retired soon after, and i was moving back to california. I realized quickly that i was basically a michael jordan fan and he was my tie to the bulls. i had no favorite team and my basketball video game playing reflected this as i made my fictional doggerking self(who was 7 ft 6 and obviously the best player in the nba) and kept trying myself on different teams eventually settling on the suns. i liked their name and the colors looked good on my screen i think. anyways this is when i was introduced to kevin johnson, obviously not knowing this was the man who would go on to save the Kings who years later would be far and away my favorite team in any sport. doggerking was clearly the greatest ever in my fake video game world but dogger quickly realized this johnson guy could ball as well with his smooth scoring slick passing to doggerking the suns obviously went on to win multiple championships. meanwhile in real life i was living in norcal hearing more about the local team the Sacramento Kings, they weren't good when i moved out but i watched and realized this local team actually played in the same league that once held my beloved michael jordan, so i took them seriously and developed a bond that really has to do with being in the same area more than anything. this was right when they were moving up getting guys like webber, divac, peja, j-will and got way exciting. i was hooked even the bulls didnt play ball like this, they were great yes, but i hadnt seen anyone play like j-will just crazy freelance to webber, divac hitting the cutting guard, i had found my favorite team again and i loved it. j-will was traded for bibby and this propelled us to new heights playoff wins 60 win seasons life was good. then robert horry hits a three kobe elbows bibby in the face yet ref calls foul on bibby the fix is in we get screwed of our title. webber blows his knee out the legends slowly fade away one after the other. the economy collapses the maloofs start disentigrating anything familiar about our favorite team. and the attempted move everyone said would come eventually seemed to be on the horizon. the maloofs blew up arena deal after arena deal, and suddenly say they are moving to anaheim and sacramento isn't viable for them. But not so fast. see it turns out my old teammate kevin johnson is now the mayor of his hometown of sacramento and he's saying they can get an arena built here. the nba listens to kj and give him and sacramento one year to make it happen, the maloofs begrudgingly agree. Kj backs up the talk the nba, sacramento, AEG, and even the maloofs agree on an arena deal. that is until the maloofs back out within weeks citing sacramento financial interests heavily in they're talking points. but of course they claim they won't move or sell and are committed to sacramento. only for there to be rumors of virginia beach, mexico city, and pluto as the possible next stop for the maloofs. less than a year later from when they backed out of the arena deal we learn through the randomest of sources(a cooking blogger? R u serious?) that the maloofs sold the kings to hansen and seattle and the deal is 'binding'. its over my favorite team is gone, then my ol buddy kj tells me it aint over yet and we're gonna fight. he rallies sacramento and california business men to the impossible a new arena deal, and matching a record franchise valuation, and convincing the BOG to vote in our favor. And of course the rest is history kj the guy i only really remember from an old video game as my sidekick went on to save my favorite team the Sacramento Kings. I thought i was a bigger kings fan during the glory years but after seeing what everyone in this community did to save this team I've never been a bigger kings fan or fan of this community than i am right now. Thank you


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Is all the interest the Panthers seem to be showing in Cam Newton just a smoke screen to get other teams to trade up? Could the Panthers really be very interested in taking Newton or do they covet another player that we don't expect right now? How do we really know?
I ran across an old article from Pat Kirwan from 2009 and he talks about some of the ways teams try to throw other teams off the scent of the player they really want. He also gives some examples of some things he did with while working with the Jets.
Are the Panthers interested in Cam Newton or are they just putting up a smoke screen to get other teams interested in the #1 pick??
Here's a link to the article.
He lists three main things teams do to put out false information.
1. Don't visit the guy you really want, visit a few players you have little interest in and send people speculating about your plans.
A number of players have told me they had a visit cancelled. Freeman told me his visit to the Jets was cancelled because they had all the information they needed on him. Does that mean they have lost interest in him or that they don't want to draw attention to him
Well, we can cross this one off the list. This one makes sense if you DON'T have the number one pick. You don't want someone else to know your interest if it's possible for that team to take the player you want before you pick. We don't have to worry about someone taking the player we want unless we DO trade out of the first spot. In that case all bets are off and the chaos begins.
2. Get a solid young veteran extended a day or two before the draft to end any interest in a player from the same position.
One year we extended running back Adrian Murrell about an hour before the draft when everyone believed we would be taking a running back at the top of the second round. Once we got Murrell signed to a four-year extension, our interest in another back went away. We were serious about taking a back and we let it be known in the media (which may have convinced Murrell to lock down a deal.
With no CBA in place this year we can't play this card. If we were having a hard time getting a deal done with Charles Johnson maybe we feign interest in Bowers to help convince CJ that we were serious about drafting a DE if we needed to. This year no such strategy exits.
3. Have the head coach go to a pro day or have a late private workout with a candidate.
This kind of news spreads like wildfire, and the natural conclusion is that there's real interest. The Broncos are hosting Sanchez this week, and now the speculation is that the Broncos are going to take him. They might fall in love with the USC quarterback, but they might just be gathering information about Sanchez for a future date or maybe they really like Freeman.
It's been reported that the Panthers were one of the teams that had dinner with Cam after his pro day. It's also been reported that they plan to bring him to Charlotte for more interviews. If they are selling that they want to take Newton then they are doing a good job. If another team really wants Newton they should be feeling very nervous about now.
There are more rumors and smokescreens about trades than there are about the draft itself. Do you think there's a player on the Cleveland Browns that hasn't thought he may wake up on draft day and be traded? Getting the willingness to trade out on the street will drive phone calls to the Browns this week, and that's good for business
Trades are another tool teams use on draft day to get a player they want. Start talking to teams about trading a player on your team and it makes teams think you may be drafting his replacement. Steve Smith to the Patriots? Let they A.J. Green rumors begin. No such luck this year unless you place more faith in the owners and NFLPA than I do.
Another smokescreen that has to be figured out is the veteran signing. Sure, the Saints signed safety Darren Sharper, but the length of the deal indicates they might take a defensive back like Malcolm Jenkins anyway.
The signing of Jeremy Shockey would have sent a message that we weren't looking for a TE in the draft. With the weak 2011 TE class and no second round pick, that probably wasn't a threat anyway.
This year is a unique year all around for the draft. With no free agency, no trades, and no clear cut number one pick the Panthers are playing their cards short handed. I think they end up playing this one straight. They figure out which player they like best and shove all in.


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FYI | Paul Baümer Of Bingo Players Passes Away After Battle With Cancer
Posted by Nick on December 18, 2013
Last night, the whole EDM community lost an influential, fun, and well-liked member. Paul Baümer, half of the Dutch duo Bingo Players, passed away after his five-month battle with cancer.
This morning, his bandmate Maarten Hoogstraten posted the tragic news to the artists' Facebook page saying:
Although the news came as a shock to many in the community, Paul posted about his diagnosis on July 19 after missing a series of summer performances. He was a character with many fans that looked up to him, especially after the Bingo Players' hit track "Rattle" that debuted in 2012. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Look out for more updates from the FNT team.
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Electro-House | Jordy Dazz – Torpedo
Posted by Middy on October 28, 2013
Hysteria Records has been the label outlet for the Bingo Players and their madness inducing tracks, ranging from MAKJ's "Springen", to Henry Fong, Mike Hawkins & Pablo Oliveros "Jump". The label has been a champion of the powerful, big room style at we have seen this year. Revealed Records favorite and Hysteria Records veteran, Jordy Dazz gives us a powerful electro track, that sounds like a race car accelerating and decelerating. Coming up, Jordy Dazz has productions with Bassjackers, Cash Cash and more, as his onslaught of heavy electro continues into the winter and 2014.
Events | Bingo Players Announce "Rattle & Roll" Fall North American Tour
Posted by Middy on September 9, 2013
The Bingo Players have announced a 30-date fall North American tour that will take them across the continent to cities like Miami, LA, Montreal, New York, Edmonton and many more. They will be supported by Bassjackers, Makj and Carl Tricks along the way, making this an electro heavy show from start to finish. They are bringing their own production, so expect something new from the Bingo Players. Full dates and ticket info can be found on their website here. Tickets go on sale Friday, the 13th at 10am local time.
Progressive House | Introducing: Lush & Simon
Posted by Middy on September 7, 2013
Looking for the next bandwagon to hop on? Well here it is. Italian duo, Alessandro Miselli & Simone Pioltelli or Lush & Simon are set to become the next big-room stars. I compare what I see happening to them in the next year, to what just happened to Vicetone, it is coming. Their remixes are both melodic and powerful, bringing out the best of the originals, while putting their own big-room touch on the tracks.
They have already seen support from the likes of Tiesto, Nicky Romero, Hardwell, Bingo Players, Thomas Gold, Deniz Koyu and more. These two are only getting started and before you know it, your favorite DJs will be playing their tracks out and they may be playing at your favorite venue. They have an upcoming track "City Of Lights" that has already been played on Tiesto, Hardwell and Nicky Romero's radio shows. You can preview that track below along with 2 of their best remixes. More tracks after the jump.
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Progressive House | Lana Del Rey – Young & Beautiful (Moiez Remix)
Posted by Middy on July 10, 2013
It has been a little while since I have posted something from the Vancouver native, Moiez, but he has had a great 2013 making his way to the MainStage at Spring Awakening in Chicago earlier this summer, alongside names like the Bingo Players, Dirty South, Nero and Moby. Lana Del Rey has become the Adele of dance music remixes and it leads to some pretty egregious over-remixing, but do give this one a shot with its quick moving key play and a crisp bass line. In the future look for more remixes coming soon from Moiez and an official remix package for "Young and Beautiful" that includes one from Kaskade.
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Electro-House | Dada Life – Boing Clash Boom (Remixes)
Posted by Middy on June 5, 2013
Dada Life's album "The Rules Of Dada" has already seen remixes from the likes of Tiesto and Dillon Francis, and now can add the Bingo Players, Major Lazer and Pierce Fulton to the list. While the two bigger names are somewhat expected and add their own unique character to the track, Pierce Fulton should be no surprise, since he recently was a performer at the Dada Life compound in San Francisco a few weeks ago. It is cool to see Pierce getting picked up for such high profile remixes, he deserves it.
The remixes are all quite different and each brings something unique from each other and from the original. Major Lazer go for a slower trapped out stylistic change, while Pierce adds his own chunky bass line in place of the traditional Dada Life electro drop, and the Bingo Players add a jarring acid fueled drop that takes a little while to get used to, but really works in the context of the song. If you are in NYC this weekend, Pierce is turning 21 on Saturday, so come to Lavo and get weird with him as Pierce has his first drink ever and potentially shotguns a beer with you after the show. Get tickets here.
Electro-House | Bingo Players – Buzzcut
Posted by Middy on May 20, 2013
The Bingo Players have become synonymous with quality. Leading the way for their label, Hysteria Recordings, their singles from "Rattle" to "Out Of My Mind" have remained mainstays of DJ sets all across the spectrum. "Buzzcut" departs from their signature synth that has made their sound so unique and a cut above the pack, going for a grinding low end, with a punchy, hardstyle influenced, alternating bass line and teasing, pitched builds. Is this their strongest effort to date? I would have to say no, since it seems to merge towards the trends in dance music, instead of remaining unique, but it is still a good addition to the Bingo Players discography. Oh, and also if you want there is a video of Melanie Iglesias getting a glove show in almost no clothing with "Buzzcut" as the soundtrack, if you want to watch, up to you.
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Skoda India is very well known as a car manufacturing company which never for once compromised on comfort, technology and brilliant looks, and this time also it is crystal clear that they have been up to something big regarding the launch of Skoda Yeti.The new Skoda Yeti Ambition 4X4 is currently one of the best SUV variants in the current Indian market with four wheel drive; it is certainly faster, swifter and meaner than the other variants in its class. It has a muscular look and a lot of power in it just waiting to be explored; thisbeauty can easily blend anywhere from city traffic to off road obstacles. The Skoda Yeti is a five-door , five seater compact SUV model. But the major spotlight remains to be on the four wheel drive system, while many features are similar with the Skoda Yeti Ambition 4X2 .To add to its beautythis SUV is packed with chrome package for both exterior and interior of the car. The fuel mileage, compactness, safety and comfort features separate this SUV from other in the market. With this model Skoda has clearly shown its strength to do dominate the Indian SUV market.
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I recently had to write a paper for one of my classes at Penn State and decided I would propose how to change the NHL regular season point system. When I was about halfway through the paper, I realized some of the flaws in my argument but I was too close to the deadline to address it. The main problem I found was that I was allowing for equal points to be distributed for a shootout win when I think they should be worth less. The basic outline of my proposal was pretty simple, to increase points awarded for wins to 3 while keeping 1 point for an overtime loss. I figured this would be a good first step to my ideal point system, the one used by the IIHF of 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for an OT win, 1 point for OT loss, 0 for a regulation loss. Anyway, I thought I would share my paper and my proposal. I used one year from the Barclays Premier League (English Soccer) where they use the 3 points for win 1 point for tie system, with their actual points being in parenthesis and if they used the NHL system outside parenthesis. Looking at the NHL, its the opposite, with the adjusted points (3 for win 1 for OT loss) outside of parenthesis and regular points inside. It's a first step, and I'm hoping somebody will take it to the next level and look at it adjusted for OT wins as well. Here is the link to the data I compiled. NHL Points Data. Thanks.
Overhauling the NHL Point System
The National Hockey League has come under fire from both its ardent followers and casual observers alike for a number of issues, one of the most frustrating being how the league handles regular season games that are tied at the end of regulation. Under the current system, following the end of regulation, each team is awarded one point. Regulation is followed by a five minute four-on-four (as opposed to the normal five-on-five) sudden death overtime period. If the game remains tied, a shootout takes place, where teams alternate shooting for a minimum best-of-three but can extend for as long as it takes for a winner. Following the overtime procedures, the winning team is awarded an additional point, giving them the normal two points allotted for a win, while the losing team receives one point despite losing. This point that has been dubbed the "Bettman Point" (SB Nation), a moniker derived from the last name of the NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman. The debate has raged from whether the shootout is the proper way to decide games, whether a point should be awarded for an overtime loss, to questioning the very existence of the shootout (shootouts were not instated until after the NHL Lockout that cancelled the 2004-2005 season—games were previously ended as ties if not decided after the five minute four-on-four overtime). I propose a rather simple solution, modeled after another sports league I have become a fan of, the English Premier League, the highest tier of soccer played in England. After reading numerous articles as well as compiling data from my own research, I have concluded the NHL should revert to a system of awarding three points for any type of win, and one point for an overtime loss.
The shootout has been roundly criticized, being called for example "a mini skills competition exercise" (Bleacher Report). Instead of debating the merits of deciding games, I chose to look at the first step that would need to be taken to begin reform of the NHL points system. Each change must be passed by the leagues owners and general managers, and it is unlikely a change overhauling the point system as well as overtime system would be passed within the same year. To make the transition to eventually eradicating the shootout and overhauling the overtime system easier, it changes must first be made to how teams are compensated for their games played. As previously stated, a team is currently awarded two points for a win (no matter if it is in overtime or regulation), one point for a loss in overtime, and zero points for a regulation loss. This system makes overtime losses extremely valuable, and thus rewards teams for simply conservative play in an attempt to reach overtime and guarantee at least a point rather than attempting to win the game in regulation, making for a less exciting game. While some people take issue with "the fact that the winning a game in overtime or a shoot out has the same value as winning during regulation" (Chicago Now), I am more interested in increasing the amount of points a team receives for a win no matter the time, a solution I believe is simple enough to be an excellent first step to further reform. In my points system, if a tie were to exist in the final standings, a team that had more non-shootout wins would have the tie-breaker.
I analyzed the final standings in each conference (Eastern and Western) in the NHL dating back to the first year following the lockout, the 2005-2006 season. In these six seasons of sample size, there were twelve teams that would have had their final position altered, with seven of those being playoff teams. In each of these instances, teams were rewarded for their increased win total with more points and thus higher playoff seeding. For example, if the new system were to be adopted for the recently completed season, 2010-2011, the Pittsburgh Penguins would have reversed position with the Philadelphia Flyers, with the Flyers dropping to #4 and the Penguins moving to #2 due to the Penguins 49 total wins versus the Flyers 47 total wins. Each team finished with 106 points, with the Flyers finishing the season with 23 regulation losses compared with 25 of the Penguins, and gained the seeding advantage by losing in overtime 12 times while the Penguins only lost in overtime 8 times. The percentage of points the Flyers received from wins was 88.6% of their total points, meaning they gained 11.4% of their points from overtime losses. The Penguins, meanwhile, received 92.4% of their points from wins while gaining only 7.6% of their total points from overtime losses. Under the new point system, the Penguins would have finished with 154 points compared with 153 of the Flyers, as well as receiving 95.4% of their total points from wins, with the Flyers receiving 92.1% of their points from wins. This modest increase in percentage of points received from wins can make a massive difference in determining both playoff position as well as final standings.
The English Premier League has long used a similar point system to the one being proposed. In soccer, scoring is notoriously low and it is unlikely for a game to be decided in an overtime of reasonable length, and ties have long been an accepted part of the game. As a result, a team in the English Premier League is awarded three points for a win and one point for a tie. This system prevents teams with a large amount of draws from being unjustly rewarded, as these are frequently weaker sides who seek to play defensively, a style that is largely agreed upon as being less entertaining. To further emphasize the difficulties with the current NHL system, I took the standings from the 2009-2010 English Premier League standings and altered the points to observe the results had the English Premier League had the same point allocation system as the NHL. In the English Premier League, the top four teams all qualify for the UEFA Champions League, a competition showcasing the best club teams from across Europe that not only brings prestige to the clubs participating but also substantial revenues. The most telling finding from converting the point system was that the fourth place finisher from last year, Tottenham Hotspur, would have finished fifth and the fifth place finisher, Manchester City, would have finished fourth. Tottenham Hotspur was widely regarded as one of the most entertaining teams in the league, garnering 21 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses throughout the campaign, while Manchester City managed only 18 wins, while amassing 13 draws and 7 losses. Tottenham would have been punished for their exciting style of play, as it tended to result in more decisive matches due to their constant pressure on the opposing team. A team such as City was content to sit back and wait, sometimes right until the clock ran out and the game ended in a draw. From a purely public relations standpoint, it makes more sense to favor the more exciting style of play to the conservative.
Another added benefit of the revamped points system is teams are less likely to finish the season with the exact same point totals, making tiebreakers, which can sometimes be as trivial as goal differential, less relevant. In the six seasons taken as a data sample, 38 teams were involved in a tie in the final standings that needed to be broken through a tiebreaker, sometimes even resulting in teams missing the playoffs. Under the new points system, this number is reduced by 34%, with 25 teams being involved in ties in the final standings. In the single year studied in the English Premier League, if points were to be allotted with the NHL system, 10 out of the 20 teams would have been involved in ties in the final standings. Under the three points for a win, one point for a draw system, only 4 teams finished with the exact same point totals.
There are numerous other alternatives worth considering, such as "assigning three points to a regulation (or overtime) victory. A shootout victory, which is an exciting but largely random event, should be worth two points. A shootout defeat should be worth one. A regulation defeat, zero." (New York Daily News) However, it is unlikely such a system would be put into effect in for at least a few years. The most sensible approach for immediate action is to award three points for a win and one point for an overtime loss. Such a system has numerous advantages, such as decreasing the amount of ties found in the standings following the conclusion of the regular season, and above all rewarding teams for the more exciting style of play more often attributed to higher win totals. It is simply logical to reward teams who have the most wins with more points, as opposed to rewarding teams who lose more frequently with half of the points received by a team that wins. By altering the point system, the likelihood of a more representative playoff field is increased, as well as offering a better illustration of a team's achievements during the regular season.


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Android & Androidium3
Google Chrome is a perfect example of a product that is updated by Google. It gets silent updates regularly, and for most normal people, they don't even know what version of Chrome they are running. It's just 'Chrome'.
Now Chrome is open-source, but not in the same way as Android is. Chrome has an open-source version, called Chromium. Chromium has differences to Chrome, but fundamentally, they're the same.
It's the same with Chrome OS - the open-source development version is Chromium OS. Unlike Chrome OS, it is installable on any PC, providing said PC supports the OS. It also doesn't get updated like Chrome OS, which, like the web browser, are silent when the device boots up. However, Chrome OS is not available to consumers.
In contrast, no OEM makes Chromium OS devices. There aren't any being sold right now. If Android used the same model - i.e. Androidium - the whole OS would most likely be in a much better situation than it is now.
The open-source OS, Androidium, would be released. These would be released as 'builds' on a schedule. Like Chromium OS, no one would release devices based on this. Rather, every OEM would use Android, the commercial version of the product. Like Chrome OS devices, this would require Google's participation and influence. Updates would come straight from Google as small, rolling updates, ideally silent. The normal, average consumer should never know what version of the OS they are running. It's just 'Android'.
The advantage of this is obvious. Google has supreme control over every Android device. They are free to update it, or when the device becomes too old, the updates stop. There would be less Android devices, and every single one would run stock Android and be free of manufacturer skins. Apps produced by Google would be on the Play Store, updating like Gmail or Chrome updates on Android today. Only the core OS would be silently updated.
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Thread: Seahawks sign Matt Flynn
The Seahawks are obviously being diplomatic here. You don't sign someone for more money than your current starter is making and then have him be your backup. You just don't. Especially if TJ is himself being paid is "starter money," as you claim he is. If he's getting starter money, what's Flynn getting? And even if Flynn is simply being signed to "compete" with him, a team doesn't sign someone to "compete" with their starter if they have confidence that he can be the guy. Either way, this signing makes it abundantly clear that the Seahawks' front office doesn't share your high opinion of T-Jack. And between you and them, they're the ones whose opinion actually matters.
For that matter, if you're Flynn, you don't sign if you don't think you're at least more likely to be the starter than not. He could have gone to Miami or Jacksonville or any number of places. But he thought he could land the starting job in Seattle, and what's more, Seattle was willing to pay the most to get him. Regardless of whatever words may have been spoken in press conferences, the actions of the relevant parties to this transaction are speaking loudly and clearly. You can continue to plug your ears and shout "LA LA LA LA LA" if you like.
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"This is my timey-wimey detector. It goes ding when there's stuff."
That means Whitehurst needed 17.3 yards per point while Jackson needed 35.8 yards per point.
Also, every time Jackson threw for over 300 yards (twice) they lost.
Jackson had 5 games where he threw for over 200 yards - they lost 2 of those.
Jackson had 8 games under 200 yards - 2 under 150 yards.
Still want to tout how "productive" Jackson was? A 6 year veteran who failed to generate any real form of offense and who relied on a surging running back and a solid defense to bail him out week after week?
I said a few weeks back that I thought the Seahawks would go after Flynn...and they did. It's worth noting that Flynn's bonus is worth more than Jackson's entire contract. They gave an UNPROVEN guy 10 million guaranteed...they gave future HOF 6-year veteran Jackson a guarantee of 2 mill.
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03-24-2012, 01:34 AM #24Many many thanks to my talented friend Jos for the new Sig.
Perhaps even Miami, desparate for a starter, saw Flynn as nothing more than a viable starter and elected to test the market in other ways.
Say I'm plugging my ears, but to me the truth still seems that the Seahawks felt the same way, offered Flynn a small contract to compete with TJ and if he didn't beat him out, still be able to keep him as a viable backup.Many many thanks to my talented friend Jos for the new Sig.
03-24-2012, 01:40 AM #27Many many thanks to my talented friend Jos for the new Sig.
Again, he is being paid MORE MONEY THAN TJ. His BONUS is worth more than TJ's ENTIRE CONTRACT. A contract which you consider to be "starter money." But a quarterback who's getting paid more than that is being paid backup money, or, at best, probable backup money? You may need to explain that to me more clearly, because that doesn't make one goddamned scintilla of sense. The consequences of starting Jackson over Flynn would be disastrous for Seattle, and not just because they'd have to suffer through another year of a QB who's never going to be great. If Flynn comes to Seattle and DOESN'T get the start over Jackson, you're going to have an extremely unhappy and overpaid backup quarterback. Pete's comments about competition are a public facade.
Even if your extremely-generous-to-TJ interpretation is true, do you bring in this guy to "compete" if you REALLY, honestly believe he's your guy, now and in the future? No, you don't. The only reason a team brings in a second starting quarterback is because they don't have a first starting quarterback.
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I am NOT here to provide good football insight or rational observations. I am an emotional 19 year old Viking fan and I expect you to adjust your expectations from my posts.
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I'm going to get you a shirt that says, "Caine's Bitch". What size do you need?
I'm going to answer a few of your repeated allegations, again, since you obviously don't pay attention when they are repeatedly answered in the collection of preceding posts.
1: "(Insert name here) said Jackson wouldn't/couldn't throw for over 300 yards"
No one said that. What was said was that he almost didn't prior to last season...and that's true. In fact, he's thrown for over 300 yards exactly TWICE. Both last season. In 2007 he had a 249 yard game, in '08 he had a 239 yard game. Those are big yardage games from Jackson. but no one said he couldn't...we said he HADN'T...and that was true.
2: He won't sign for starter money.
Not really sure he did. 8 million over 2 years, only 2 million guaranteed, not exactly a bank breaking signing. And you're mocking Flynn's 24 million over 3 years with 10 million guaranteed. Seems to me that Jackson signed for chump change.
Also, Jackson signed with Seattle really quick...probably because his agent advised him to. But if there was a lot of interest, why would his agent do that? Hmmmmm........
3: "No way will he be a starter"
No one said that...we said he'd never be a GOOD starter. And he isn't. Is he better than Charlie Whitehurst? Yes. But so are YOU. So am I. That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement.
4: "No way he gets a contract"
This one might have some legs. I'll admit I was surprised when Seattle signed him....until I saw who they hired as an OC. Bevell is an idiot. When you take that into consideration, the signing becomes less of a shock. Bevell wanted someone in place who could help him teach his modified KAO...Jackson was available. There was no viable competition on the Seattle roster, so it made sense....if you're an idiot....which Bevell is.
This year, however, a guy with exactly TWO games under his belt has already been signed to replace Jackson. Don't kid yourself about the "competition" BS that Petey is blowing out there. That's to try and inflate Jackson's potential trade value. There are 10 million guaranteed reasons why Flynn will be starting in Seattle this season...and 4 million reasons to get rid of Tarvaris.
And, sadly, Jackson hasn't done anything to warrant keeping him.


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This beautiful panel faces due south, and so it bakes in the sun for most of the day. The line is characterized by a series of short boulder problems between several horizontal breaks on absolutely flawless stone.
Hike ~4-5 minutes left (south) from where the approach trail meets the cliff to locate an orange wall of clean stone with an obvious bulge running the width of the cliff at 1/3 height. This is the "Tropical Wall". This line climbs the south face of the obvious detached pillar that begins from the far right end of the ledge.
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Basketball players often come to represent concepts and ideals far beyond anything they signed up for. Support Tim Duncan and you are casting your vote for staid fundamentals and mind-numbing humility. Steve Nash was once the harbinger of a radical, exciting brand of hoops, but since the destruction of Seven Seconds or Less he has come to epitomize the good soldier, a man who keep working away at the Sisyphean task of making the Suns relevant again instead of demanding a golden parachute to the sunnier (if not literally) climes of Florida, LA or Dallas. Die-hard Kobe backers gain the luxury of feeling like a persecuted minority while rooting for the most successful active player in the league.
Derrick Rose supporters are still in the process of figuring out what that says about us.
Chicago's high-flying point guard is a study in contradictions. A man so soft-spoken and self-effacing that he is referred to in some circles as "humble-bot" is also seen as an inveterate chucker. A so-called "shoot-first point guard," the ultimate backhanded compliment, Rose is universally praised by his teammates as selfless, and frequently urged by his coach to assert himself more. A master of the highlight reel dunk and twisting layup, his favorite shot is a pull up 15-footer from the elbow, the very shot that old-fashioned curmudgeons have been pining for more of since Jordan. And a man who, frankly, doesn't seem particularly intelligent or articulate becomes a savant with a basketball in his hand.
Full disclosure: I love Derrick Rose. If I could get a job as the man's personal sock sniffer, I would. I grew up in Chicago, and Jordan's six titles spanned my career from preschool to 3rd grade. I only have memories of the last few, but I have a general nostalgia about my dad letting me stay up and play in his room as he shouted and celebrated every May and June. I moved to the suburbs and then to California right as the Bulls took their nosedive into irrelevance, suffered through the frustratingly mediocre Baby Bulls, and nearly got myself committed shouting with joy on an airport shuttle in Tempe, Arizona when my dad texted me the news that the Bulls had won the lottery in 2007. When Rose exploded in that first round series against Boston his rookie year, I wore my Bulls t-shirt to school every day for a week. Derrick Rose has the Bulls back to national prominence. I am not a "liberated fan" in the Free Darko mode- I love my Bulls. So I'm all in on D-Rose.
At the same time, however, I have become a devotee of the great basketball blogs: TrueHoop, The Point Forward, Off the Dribble, Basketball Prospectus, HoopSpeak, Free Darko, NBA Playbook. All of these and more have widened and deepened my basketball knowledge, introduced me to new and better ways to understand the game.
About a month ago, I was watching the Bulls play the Bobcats in Charlotte, with the Charlotte announcers. As opposing announcers often do these days, Del Curry and Steve Martin were gushing over Chicago. Curry complimented their control of the boards, saying "They're an excellent rebounding team, in fact, number two in the league." Instinctively, I corrected him (out loud, because yes, I talk back to commentators while watching basketball games). We are the best rebounding team in the league by rebound rate; the Timberwolves only get more boards because they play faster. Having that sort of information makes me, in my opinion, a better fan, and better able to understand the game.
So what am I to do when the very writers who have shaped the way I view the game rise up to attack my favorite player? When John Hollinger tells us that Rose is an Iverson-esque chucker with no conscionable case for MVP, the kid who's still bouncing happily on the couch as Jordan hits the game-winner in Utah goes ballistic, while the coolly analytical basketball fan, the half of me that the reactionary Bulls fan hates, says that actually, the stats back Hollinger up. When Zach Lowe talks about Rose's lack of contribution on D, especially compared to the bench, as a knock on Rose's case, I feel torn again. And I know I'm not alone. The blog I frequent most, BlogABull, has become something of a bastion for anti-advance statistics sentiment. Many derisive and profane insults have been hurled at the "nerdospere." Is this because Bulls fans in particular are stubborn and phobic about math? I don't believe so. The Bulls fans who flock to this site are, by definition, savvy and committed. And yet, we are all at war with competing narratives in our fandom. After all, these advanced stats are unfamiliar, and threatening one of our core beliefs as Bulls fans: that Derrick Rose is a god.
Unfortunately, that dichotomy is rapidly becoming Rose's persona: Rose fans are the crazy, stat-denying loonies, the Tea Party of the blogosphere. It doesn't help that the quote-unquote "mainstream media" are also on the Rose bandwagon, making us seem behind the times and painfully un-hip.
Speaking as a Bulls fan, let me say: I don't want to be that guy. I want to be an enlighted acolyte of basketball sabermetrics.
Henry Abbott is the best of the new age bloggers, and I read him religiously. But if he has a foible, it's his insistence on the ease with which advanced statistics and new narratives can be adopted. In a perfect world, perhaps we could all be some beautiful combination of Bethlehem Shoals, John Hollinger and Beckley Mason, clever, quick and enlightened, embracing our inner stat geek and rejecting all narratives that work against those beautiful numbers. But there's still a 6-year-old kid in me who bought a Jordan jersey that was so big it was basically a dress, and wore it twice a week anyways. If you can explain Rose's PER shortfalls to that kid, you're a better man than I.
I live on the Peninsula, and I was here from the beginning of the Balco case to the end (if there ever is an end). One of the most curious parts of that situation was the bunker mentality adopted by Giants fans. Every one, to a man, believed that Bonds was innocent, and was willing to grab onto the most absurd rationalizations about the cream, the clear, and the inexplicably ballooning of his cranium. As a non-Giants fan, I would crack steroids jokes that were greeted by dead silence and stone faces.
It was clear that this guy cheated, but they refused to turn their backs on him. And when I asked why, and these fans were willing to examine their motives, they all came down to one word: loyalty. They felt they owed him. They told personal stories, about watching games with their families and friends. They said that when Bonds rocketed a ball into the bay, he gave them a reason to be proud of their city and a way to connect to the strangers who surrounded them. He had done so much for them, they said. How could they abandon him now?
There are probably those who say that they were misguided. There's a strong argument to be found in that direction, just as there's a strong argument to be found in dismissing the MVP chances of Derrick Rose. But when I talked to those Giants fans, I sensed a nobility of purpose in their defense of their hero. Bonds broke the law and demeaned the game he played: all Rose does is take ill-advised three-pointers and turn the ball over more than you'd like. How can we abandon him, after all he has given us?
Maybe one day the transition will be over, the best guys in PER, Win Shares, and adjusted plus-minus will be the only MVP contenders, and the NBA landscape will be a better place for it. If I had an MVP vote, and a responsibility to the league and to the judgment of history, I would vote for Dwight Howard. But this year, Derrick Rose is going to win the MVP trophy, and there's going to be a 6-year-old kid in Chicago dancing on the couch with his dad as Number 1 hoists that trophy in the air. And at the risk of becoming one of the Philistines who get shouted down on ABPR-Metrics message boards: that's alright with me.


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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Defendant, 14
Posted May 20, 2011 11:28 AM CDT
By Stephanie Francis Ward
A life sentence without the possibility of parole is appropriate for a defendant who was 14 when the alleged murder took place, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled today.
Omer Ninham allegedly helped throw another boy, Zong Vang, off a parking ramp in 1998, the Associated Press reports. Ninham and four other children between the ages of 13 and 14 approached Vang, took his bike, and beat him, according to the opinion.
The opinion (PDF) acknowledged that the sentence was severe, but noted that the crime was senseless and "cannot be adequately reduced to words."
Bryan Stevenson, Ninham's lawyer, said that he would be filing an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Wall Street Journal Law Blog reports that Ninham's case has been watched closely, after the U.S. Supreme Court last year ruled that a life sentence without parole is unconstitutional for juveniles who commit crimes short of murder.
"I absolutely believe that it's just a matter of time before states are going to have to re-evaluate the judgment that you can punish (youthful offenders) the same way you can punish an adult," Stevenson told the Associated Press. "Even when children commit very serious crimes, like the crime in this case, we have to think about that crime differently."
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Danny | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/1/07
never herd of them b4 this song and now i love them
they r amzing singers nd guitar players
they play so fast nd sing so fast its amazing
YEAH | Reviewer: Tpiom | 10/26/07
I like the way he is singing, like lighter voice
in the lines:
Cry far away, as we reach for the day....
And hell he is singing fast, shit.. so fucking fast.
Only heard it recently | Reviewer: Jack | 9/17/07
only just heard this song the other day on channel [v] and i couldn't get over the wicked sweet guitar solos. bit hard to hear what he's saying and the bits you can hear are hard to understand but once you get it the lyrics are also awesome. i had never even heard of dragon force before this song but now i love it.
awesome | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/17/07
i love this song its so awesome i didnt think i would like because i like rap and that crap but my boyfriend insisted that i listen to it and im glad i did
Absolute Awesome | Reviewer: Seraph Thanatos | 9/6/07
This is easily my favorite Dragonforce song. They're ridiculously awesome, and they're the only, *only* heavy metal band I've ever heard ofwhere the band members are the good guys in their songs.
It's all about destroying the evil one and stuff...I love it! Truly amazing work.
One question though: What does ZP Theart do during the solos? o.O
This song is excelent!! ^^ | Reviewer: Kanaru | 8/26/07
Speaker cucumbers!! O___O
Really I been finding this lyric and finally found this song =D
This is one of my favourite songs of DragonForce ^^
Thank you!! ^^
Try hearing this! | Reviewer: Ice | 8/10/07
This song rocks on its own, but if you try listening to the lyrics with deeper vocals it still sounds AWESOME! Believe me, it's very, very good. =D Great song, great lyrics. Also, if this is "heavy metal for lord of the rings fanatics" then I am one HELL of a Lord of the Rings fanatic!
Wow.... | Reviewer: Forciie | 8/6/07
I discovered this band for about a half year ago, and I was simply amazed!
Sick instrumental skills, all in the band!
Love the way he's singing and the lyrics are superb.
I use to listen to DragonForce on my mp3 when I'm about to sleep, try it. Really cool!
All creds to DF, for being a really good band. Thanks.
the fuckin most ass kickin song on the face of the earth | Reviewer: xxsmoothiexx | 8/4/07
i cant beleive that anybody cannot not like this song... i am one of the few lucky people that can say that i have been on the front row to one of their gigs and i have met herman li!! u guys have 2 see them they are the greatest live band iv ever seen apart from maiden
It's a good song | Reviewer: Ranaxe the terrible | 8/3/07
I think "soldiers of the wasteland" or "through the fire and flames" can beat this song.
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Nicole Dominique
Effingham Daily News
Altamont District School Board candidates did a lot of agreeing Thursday night about finances and the possibility of consolidation.
The forum gave candidates an opportunity to address the public on the issues they find important.
"The first thing that comes to mind is dedication," said imcumbent Chad Smith, answering a question about what qualities and behaviors a board member should exhibit. He said being prepared and doing one's research is crucial for making a district's tough decisions.
Rodney Schultz, a newcomer, thought open-mindedness, a tough skin and being a role model were the most important merits of a board member, and all the candidates agreed with newcomer Darren Feldkamp that a moral compass and ethics were very important.
Finances were the main topic of discussion, with each candidate citing finances and balancing the budget as the board's most important responsibility.
"We have to maintain top-notch programs, not only for the kids but for teachers and our community," said incumbent Jim Holland. "Whatever we can do, whatever pennies we have to pinch to make that possible for the students should be the board's priority."
None of the candidates believed the state of Illinois will start giving more money to school districts, and because of that they all appeared to agree that the consolidation of Altamont School District with another is eventual.
Smith said when that time comes, he wants to see the other districts come to Altamont.
"There is no money (from the state). Our funding is low... I do not want to go backwards," he said. "If we can be innovative and budget our money ... (maybe we can) consolidate when we want to."
If the district can keep technology and facilities up to date and continue to strive for budget balance, Smith added Altamont could be the district of choice when consolidation does happen.
Feldkamp agreed.
"I think we're going to be here (after the next four years). I don't think we're going anywhere," he said. "I want to be the district with the most chips and have other districts say, we'll come there. I don't think we're done for."
Feldkamp and Schultz were aware of the challenges they would be facing as newcomers to the board and expressed appreciation for everything the board had done thus far through the financial hits schools have taken nationwide.
The audience asked how the district would handle further budget cuts from the state, and if they could handle the unpopularity that would come with having to eliminate staffing positions.
The candidates agreed that raising taxes was probably the best way to continue funding the district should state funds continue to dwindle.
Smith brought up the proposal for a 1 percent sales tax for Effingham County, saying that should it pass, the proximity to Interstates 70, 57 and other busy roadways could raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the counties' school districts annually. The money generated would be distributed to each district based on the number of students residing in the county.
Schultz said he would continue to look for creative ways to use district funds should he be elected.
"I agree it's got to come from taxes, but I hate to see us raise more taxes," he said. "I hope the state comes through... I hope we can be more creative with funding within the district."
Candidate Stacy Alwardt was not present at the forum.
Nicole Dominique can be reached at 217-347-7151, ext. 138, or at nicole.dominique@ effingham dailynews.com.


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Mike Doran was chosen today as the 2013 Firefighter of the Year for his service to the department and the community.
For the last twenty-four years, the Green River Kiwanis Club has honored one firefighter every year who goes above and beyond their job description with the Firefighter of the Year award.
Evansville firefighters nominate their peers for the award. Then the Green River Kiwanis club decide who has best served the firefighting community and the community as a whole during the previous year.
They considered merit awards and commendations, a firefighter's time with the department and any service commitments the firefighters have outside of work.
Doran was nominated for his service to the community, specifically for his work with 911 Gives Hope. A former amateur boxer, Doran is a long-time participant in the annual Guns & Hoses event.
Doran tells us that all this year's nominees are stellar firefighters and men and all of them deserved to win.
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My creativity and ambition help me to work well both alone or in teams, and my ability to see the big picture without losing sight of details has made me successful in many areas within my field.
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-- Family Wrestling Entertainment has a new promotion in which fans who pre-order tickets to the June 9 show at Three Legged Dog Studios in New York City will get a sampler DVD at the event. Matches include FWE champion Jay Lethal vs. Tommy Dreamer, Petey Williams vs. Brian Kendrick, Maria Kanellis vs Jillian Hall and FWE Tri-Borough Champion Damien Darling vs. Harry Smith. Colt Cobana and Carlito Colon will also debut. The sampler DVD will feature three matches, including: FWE Tri-Borough Championship Match: Damien Darling (c) vs Jay Lethal (from FWE No Limits), FWE Women's Championship Match: Maria Kanellis (c) vs Rosita vs Winter (from FWE Welcome to the Rumble) and an FWE Tag-Team Championship Qualifier featuring Adrenaline Express vs Funky Fresh Boyz (from FWE The Big Kaboosh). You can find more information at http://www.fwewrestling.com/
-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has an interview with former TNA star Kim Nielsen, who was on the finals of NBC's The Biggest Loser. Nielsen lost over 100 pounds on the show, which she was encouraged to go on by former star Sonny Siaki.
-- WWE officials have discussed adding Cody Rhodes vs. Santino to Over the Limit.
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Nashville honoring Neal
Word arrived today that the upcoming Nashville Film Festival will honor Knoxville's own Patricia Neal at this year's event.
Neal will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett (he's from Texas, but we like him, so that's cool). The award honors not just Neal's acting career but also her humanitarian work. The presentation will include a screening of "Hud," the 1963 film that brought her a Best Actress Oscar, and a Q&A with Neal (who was born in Kentucky but grew up in Knoxville).
The festival runs April 17-24 at the Regal Green Hills Stadium 16. The full schedule, with Neal's special day, has not been released yet. NaFF did announce the opening-night film:
It will be "The Deal," starring William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J and Jason Ritter. The comedy, based on a novel by Peter Lefcourt, is about a Hollywood producer who sees a way to revive his so-called career by casting an action star in a film about 19th-century British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli.
... From the Dish Department of Trivia: In addition to starring in "The Deal," Macy co-wrote the script with director Steven Schacter. This is the 12th time Macy (as actor and/or writer) and Schacter (as director and/or writer) have worked together on a film or television project. Their first was a 1990 "Afterschool Special" that Schacter directed that featured Macy in the supporting cast. One of their other collaborations was the 1995 film "Above Suspicion," which starred Christopher Reeve as a paralyzed cop. Reeve had his horse-riding accident six days after the film came out. I'll never forget seeing the news report on TV about his fall and thinking what a weird coincidence that was, since I had just watched the movie. ...
The NaFF closing-night film will be "The Wrecking Crew," a documentary about a famed group of Los Angeles session musicians who worked with giants as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and the Beach Boys. Members of the Crew will be in attendance.
Other festival films I'm looking forward to are Alex Cox's new comedy "Searchers 2.0" and the documentaries "Encounters at the End of the World" by Werner Herzog (go penguins!) and "At the Death House Door" by Steve James and Peter Gilbert.


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Sarasota Police have identified the body of a man found in the Gulf of Mexico near Big Pass.
Cresente C. Bautista, 59, was the owner of the C.B. Marine Construction company. This company is currently repairing a seawall at Bay Island Park in the area of the west end of the Siesta Bridge.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating Bautista's death, but police say as of this time, there is no evidence of foul play.
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There was a different kind of pep rally on Monday at Texas Tech. A community-wide gathering of health care professionals, school officials, and business leaders gathered to launch what's called The Healthy Lubbock Initiative.
The conference focused on how to improve awareness that obesity is dangerous and life-shortening and how to improve access to fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. The head-cheerleader rounding up support for a healthy Lubbock was Dr. Roy Wilson, the new president of the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Wilson says he is particularly concerned about our kids since the obesity rate in children has more than doubled in the last 20 years. He said Monday's conference is the first step in turning that around and making Lubbock the healthiest city in Texas.
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This is the old-fashioned version of fruit soup, made with dried fruits. It's traditionally served as a dessert, but also makes an elegant main course on a hot summer day. For an updated recipe, see Fresh Fruit Soup.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 6-8
- 1 cup dark raisins
- 1 (11-ounce) package mixed dried fruit
- 2 cups chopped dried apricots
- 1 lemon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups grape juice
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Combine raisins, dried fruit, and apricots. Grate zest from lemon and juice. Add 1 teaspoon zest and juice to fruits, along with cinnamon stick and water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until fruit is tender, about 20-30 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. At this point you can puree some of the fruit with an immersion blender.
Add tapioca, salt, sugar, and grape fruit and bring back to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes, then cover and chill for 4-6 hours. To serve, drizzle with heavy cream.