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Redhook Winterhook Robust Winter Ale (1985-2002) - Redhook Ale Brewery
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New York
1.5/5 rDev -55.6%
03-23-2013 18:45:49 | More by BGsWo22
New Hampshire
3.1/5 rDev -8.3%
Vintage 1995
Pours light mahogany, clear, with an off-white humble head.
Lively carbonation settles to edging and center whisps of foam, revealing some minor lacework.
Aromatics are subdued and weak.
Dried malt, staleish caramel, toasted grains and wet cardboard.
The nose finishes with some leathery notes and dried cherrys.
Thin to medium body, watery with some residual slick malt.
Pallet is weak and limpy, some slight bitterness with hints of caramel and Munich malts.
Finishes thin, a bit sticky, and with some mild fruit underneath.
All in all, hasn't held up too bad, as this was never a particularly big beer, and oxidation is pretty minimal.
04-18-2006 00:30:23 | More by brewandbbq
2.1/5 rDev -37.9%
Dark red copper color, large head. Medium malts, medium hops. Roasted malts, robust/full flavor. Somewhat spicy. Finish is clean. Aftertaste is malty, very slight bitterness. Tastes better when slightly warmer, flavor has a smoother feel. Taste is a little thin? Need to re taste. Giving it the benefit of a doubt, but its not a very good beer.
09-17-2003 03:23:18 | More by beerguy101
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
Pours a brownish amber color with a thin off-white colored head that fades into a bubbly lace. Nose is malty with notes of caramel and fruit. Medium in body with lots of toasted malt flavor. Other flavors are hard to detect over the malt, but there are faint notes of semi-sweet chocolate, dark caramel, and raisin. Some mildly spicy hops and some alcohol notes come through in the finish. I wouldnt call this much of a winter warmer, but its a decent beer, especially if you like malty brews.
03-17-2003 23:01:52 | More by Morris729
3.98/5 rDev +17.8%
I hope that this is my last winter brew of the year 2003(what a winter) with spring starting to make itself known. That being said this was a very good beer taht I wouldn't necissarily need to drink during the winter to enjoy. There was almost no head and very little lace on top of a fine copper liquid. The smell was not at all heavy or overbearing with a nice balance of sweetness. Taste was also sweet with very distinct notes of mango and mellon as well as some tart cherry flavors as well. Overall a beer that I would not mind buying more of winter or summer.
03-14-2003 14:34:16 | More by GreatPondBrewer
North Carolina
3.4/5 rDev +0.6%
Poured kind of a amber color with frothy head that left a little lace around the glass.Real malty cakey smell,with am malted background in the taste pretty weak I guess though compared to alot of winter style beers.The body was not thick enough for me either.
03-01-2003 09:03:19 | More by oberon
3.7/5 rDev +9.5%
Made on 09Oct02
Drank on 01Mar03
Tan-yellow head, deep amber body and spotty lacing.
Rich malty aroma
This is a really complex beer. Starts out with predominately multigrain dark bread taste, which changes into a more floral middle palate and ends with malted mild bitter finish.
Nothing exciting about the mouthfeel.
Bottle states that this is a robust winter ale, and I think that this is not a very accurate description, in that it is delicious it is s not robust.
02-28-2003 21:06:38 | More by Naerhu
3.45/5 rDev +2.1%
served in 12 oz. brown bottle.
appearance is nice reddish amber color. not quite dark enough for a "Robust winter ale," but decent fluffy head that dissipates somewhat quickly. smell is malty. taste is good, but not strong enough for a winter ale. maltiness is very smooth and the flavor leaves a nice hoppy aftertaste.
the mouthfeel is just too thin. this beer needs to more body.
drinkability is high. there's no overpowering alcohol presence in it.
overall, this is a pretty good brown ale. the flavor is nice and balanced, just needs to be "bigger."
02-24-2003 09:53:29 | More by vitesse
3.65/5 rDev +8%
Drinking this beer on tap is much tastier than the bottled version, I can't quite put my finger on what is different but it seems a slight bit sweeter on tap. This beer has a nice aroma with hints of roasted barley and hops. The aroma and flavor that follows match nicely. This is a great easy drinking seasonal ale that even non-microbrew guests can enjoy.
My main problem with the brew is that it is billed as a robust winter ale which makes you expect a strong winter warmer but to this standard Winterhook comes up thin. While mild flavored beer with broad appeal is a hallmark of Redhook, this is by far their best beer. Don't expect a winter warmer but instead a nice amber ale with a touch of darker roasted malts.
01-12-2003 12:40:22 | More by zacharius
3.38/5 rDev 0%
Pours a light brown tea color with a 1 finger off-white head that shrinks down to a thin layer. The aroma reveals roasted malts, burnt toast, and alcohol. The taste reiterates the aroma along with a light twang and slightly dry hop on the tail. The mouthfeel is light to medium bodied that finishes light and thin. Not exactly the best well balanced beer and I did not expect that either with Robust as part of the name. The problem is that it is not robust either. It is a decent beer that knocks on goods door but good doesnt know if it should let it in. Thanks to Pegasus for the opportunity to review this beer! Cheers!
01-10-2003 18:32:43 | More by BeerAngel
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
I guess the picture on the label is that of fearsome "Old Man Winter". Too bad. Somehow it seems inappropriate marketing for a "Robust Winter Ale" that lacks punch both in flavor and ABV. Not that it is altogether bad, just somewhat of a "winter session brew" (something I consider to be an oxymoron). Caramel malt dominates what little aroma there is. A light candy-like malt flavor is most evident on the palate, with some tea-like hops making a brief appearance for balance only. Some graininess and bit of metallic taste on the finish. Mouthfeel is too thin for a winter brew.
01-09-2003 21:45:19 | More by johnrobe
4.13/5 rDev +22.2%
After a trip to the Redhook Brewery and sampling all their current offerings their Robust Winter Ale was the only one to really make an impression.
It pours to a rich redish/brown color with a delicate and fleeting head. The aroma is well rounded, nice smooth malt with a hint of hops, leaves a warm and inviting sensation in the nose.
To taste, it is all it promises to be. A medium body, eases itself into the mouth and warms you up. A light hop bitterness balances the sweetness of the malt. There is very little aftertaste, perhaps a touch of sweetness but that is about all.
All in all, a simple, well balanced slightly strong ale, very easy to drink and enjoy.
01-03-2003 11:43:31 | More by Brewzzle
2.8/5 rDev -17.2%
has a very sweet malty backbone but seems out of balance. some hops assert themselves, but only fleetingly. the nose is almost non-existant. in fact after i had a second one i decided that this stuff is not that good and lowered my scores even more. WAY too sweet. i won't bother going any further.
2002 re-review:
upon further review....there wasn't undisputable visual or flavorful evidence to overturn the ruling on the field. the ruling on the field stands, and winterhook will be charged with a timeout.
12-31-2002 14:25:30 | More by budgood1
3.53/5 rDev +4.4%
This beer poured a brownish red color into the glass. The head was white in color, semi thick but not real long lasting. About 1-2 inches that dissipated to a thin line after a minute. No lace seemed to be present at the end. The aroma was of malt, grain some fruit to make it sweet and a tad hops. The aroma was there, but had to be swirled to awaken the smells. The taste was semi-sweet malt, hints of caramel and fruit (pears or apples, might be hints of cherries present as well), some spices peak through along with the hops. There is a small aftertaste left over. Not what I am used to when it comes to a "winter" brew. Seemed to need something more, but not bad.
12-30-2002 07:06:57 | More by Jarod
3.43/5 rDev +1.5%
Dark copper to reddish amber in color. Nice fluffy white head. Some spotty lacing. Smell was sublte sweet malt, not much else to note. Taste was mostly maltly. Toasted toffe and some nutty flavors. I guess I expected more spices. Some hop bitterness initially. Flavors seem to fall apart as it sat in the glass. A little thin and watery finish for such a good looking dark beer. I kept waiting for something spectacular to happen, but never did. Not a bad tasting beer, but there are so many great flavorful winter seasonals, I think this one gets lost in the shuffle.
12-29-2002 14:57:23 | More by StevieW
3.23/5 rDev -4.4%
Pours with a nice amber color. The white head quickly fades to nothing leaving very little lace. A good malt taste with a small splash of spiceand a hint of caramel, overall the flavor was a bit week. I was expecting something a bit more flavorful. An average beer
12-27-2002 05:25:16 | More by Stubbie1
3.53/5 rDev +4.4%
Another beer that I haven't had in a couple of years. This beer pours dark amber in color with a small off white head. The smell is sweet with hints of raspberry or some other berry. The taste is similar but with a healthy dose of malt. Kind of one dimensional. The ending is a bit disappointing as a lot of the flavor doesn't seem to last. I have to say that I like this better than some Winter Seasonals but it doesn't top my list.
12-25-2002 12:54:23 | More by CharlesRiver
4.03/5 rDev +19.2%
Winterhook Robust Winter Ale pours a very dark amber from a 12oz brown twist off cap glass bottle. Light cream head just made it to two fingers with firm dense foam that laces well.
Nose is a sweet malt with floral hops and palate is good sweet malt. The tettnang hops provide a nice mild bitter along with a pleasant floral aroma.
Winterhook is a nice arrangement of malted barley and hops for a tasty winter treat with the alcohol by volume at 6.11%.
12-24-2002 19:49:31 | More by BeerBob
3.9/5 rDev +15.4%
Pours a sexy copper color with a light creamy head that lingers a little. Leaves a sexy lace behind. Malt taste is good with hints of spices with a woody taste. Hops are lacking but overall not to bad of a holiday strong ale.
12-19-2002 15:46:32 | More by kunzbrew
2.85/5 rDev -15.7%
2002 bottle: I wasn't expecting too much from this one and I was not let down. It definitely needs to warm a little for any flavor to come through. Pours a dark amber color with minimal head and lace. Aroma is lightly matly and spicy. Flavor is slightly nutty with a little butterscotch or caramel but overall it is thin. Not as robust as I like my winter ales.
12-18-2002 09:18:35 | More by Dogbrick
3.63/5 rDev +7.4%
Dark amber, well-carbonated, with a thin prickly head which dissipates quickly. Aroma is somewhat weak, but is dominated by citric hop boquet and a decent malt sweetness. The flavor has a lot of sweet, slightly toasted malt, with a hint of caramel and some understated but pleasant spicy notes. Light fruity flavors as well, especially in the aftertaste, where it combines with a husky grain flavor. Dry finish. A fairly crisp beer, though perhaps a bit too light in the mouth for a 'robust' winter brew. Pleasant, but somehow unsatisfying.
12-17-2002 21:06:40 | More by mzwolinski
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
Fruity, caramel sweetness with hints of roasted malts in the back. Not much hop character,but that's not what this beer is about. All in all, a decent winter brew that I was happy to see being served at a Christmas cocktail party last night. I might even go out and get some of my own.
12-13-2002 08:06:47 | More by pbrian
4.03/5 rDev +19.2%
Well, I needed to fill up a couple of empty holes on my SN Celebration Ale sixer and this seemed like a good choice. Well, looks like choose a good one. This carmel-colored ale had a small head to it, but went away rather quickly. No lace decorates my glass though. Nice malty flavor that doesn't overdo it with hops. A good winter ale overall
12-04-2002 22:16:01 | More by sinistersteve
3.45/5 rDev +2.1%
Deep scarlet brown. Thin, yet persistent bone-colored head.
Lightly fruity on the nose with evident citric hops.
Taste begins with ghosts of caramel sweetness, which switches quickly to some sugary fruit tones. No specific fruits particularly stand out. From here it turns lightly toasted and grainy before riding out with a subtle flourish of sweetened citric hops.
Doesn't seemed fully developed. There are several interesting things happening, but it never pulls anything together and ends up seeming half-assed.
Thinnish in the mouth, especially for a winter seasonal.
Nonetheless, this is decent in a pinch. I like it quite a bit better than last year's version (for whatever reason).
12-04-2002 21:13:37 | More by cokes
3.25/5 rDev -3.8%
Dark mahogany brown with an eohemeral head. Cherry and lemon on the nose. The flavor is wood, caramel, fruitiness and brown sugar but a bit thin and watery. They were going for warm and malty I think, but fall short in the delivery.
12-03-2002 00:25:19 | More by aracauna
Redhook Winterhook Robust Winter Ale (1985-2002) from Redhook Ale Brewery
78 out of 100 based on 43 ratings.


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Part the First will be foundational - classifying the conferences into three tiers. Parts the Second, Third, and Fourth will compare these tiers.
First, the foundational because seemingly legitimate factors like head-to-head would, obviously, be irrational this season with the only head-to-head matchup being between the high-flying Texas Longhorns and the putrid Arkansas Razorbacks. I doubt I would be giving away any suspence when I reveal, prematurely, that Arkansas will be classified in the Southeastern's "Third Tier," preliminarily labeled "Sylvester's Inferno."
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So, Texas Tech, obviously, Kanas, Colorado,
The ordinary class of the Old Confederacy
Don't go picking bones with me Georgia. You either, Vanderbilt. The 'Dores and Dogs know that they have real flaws, namely, a couple of Stay-Pufts up front in Athens and the worst offense in a league of classicly poor offenses up there in Nashville. Kentucky, Auburn, and South Carolina are clear from record and performance. The only real question is whether Ole Miss should be the least of the mediocre or the masters of the low. But, call it homerism, I think Ole Miss is, at worst, the small fish in this pond.
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Well, there are only three left in each conference. Baylor, Texas A & M, and Iowa State. State has only wins over only South Dakota State and Kent State; Baylor whomped Northwestern State and Washington State before falling to Connecticut and (unimpressively) Oklahoma; and Texas A & M lost to a Sun Belt Conference school. That'll earned you instant doormat cred.
Meanwhile, for those of us in Dixie, it's fairly easy to note the poor performances of Mississippi State and Arkansas, but this season seems destined to out-smudge and scuff Tennessee's 2006 losing season for least lustrous of the Fulmer era.
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Over the last few weeks, after this rocky start, there have been a lot of fan posts where fans are "being fans". Now, while I can't see many of the games, I can see how people can be upset. Now this has been a roller coaster of a time, from the draft to the Olympics to the preseason promise, to the injuries and disapointment, and even a surprise win thrown in there. Overall though, people are reacting, well, fanatically. Huge swings at every turn. Also other people are jumping on people for reacting like this. I wouldn't say that anyone is a bandwagon fan or insult thier intelligence or foresight because of this. In fact, last season, my first season blogging on this site, gave me some valuable experience. I can regard what it is to be a fan and how this team plays in a different light. I think I can draw on some previous experiences to highlight how people should maintain an even keel, regadless of the weather.
My examples are short and sweet and hopefully will serve to get the point across. The first comes from the rough start we had last season. I'm not just talking about the first 3 games, I'm talking about the first month and a half. We had a nice spurt there for some time, but all in all, we had a disapointing showing early in the season. Despite the fact that we were the youngest tem in the NBA and our #1 draft pick was out, everyone was looking to point a finger. Nate was target #1. People publicly claimed he coudn't handle this team, that he was a poor fit, ect. During and after the win streak, people were appolgizing that they said such comments, stating that they learned what they did. Those are the now the 'experienced' bloggers that people have been referencing lately. Point #1: Don't throw people under the bus because of a bad stretch.
My second point is in regards to how we view players. Last season, at the begining of the season, there was a log jam of question marks at the point spot. 2 of those 4 aren't here now, including one who made a splashin the preseason, but that's not the one I am going to talk about (though anyone who was on the Green bandwagon and is now on the Bayless one, just think about that for a minute). Early in the season last year, Jack was the best player off the bench IN THE NBA! It only lasted a few weeks, but he was doing well. Then he slid. Far. He was given enough rope to go as far up as he wanted... or to hang himself. He was a streaky player who never produced the consitent results that would indicate the type of pay that the team needs. However, he was given enough time on the floor to make a sound judgement about his future with the team (or lack thereof). Meanwhile, a young man with a fishy name really broke his game wide open in the middle of the year. For 2 months. During this time there was a deal on the table for him... where we could have landed Devin Harris. Like the fans, even the management said that price tag was too high. I can't really argue that because had Travis reached that level and stayed there through his career, New Jersey would have gotten a steal of a trade. However, again, it was just two months. Right now, the fan base and the management are thinking "re-do?". Too late. All that being said, he still does have potential and should be given the chance to show excatly what he can do in this year of decisions for our young Outlaw. With Batum growing up right behind him, it makes people a little jumpy, but there is still the big picture to think about. Also, touching on the Batum thing a little, comes point number two. Don't let recent history (and especially a small saple size to work with) blind you to the point of only basing your judgement soley on such a run. Also, fiding out what we have in a player is a better option than trading a possible solution to the problems we are facing.
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9:56am Tuesday 1st January 2013 in News
A RYEDALE pub and restaurant could be in line for an upgrade after its owners said they would be forced to make changes to ensure it meets local and national guidelines.
Plans for a new building next to the Queen's Head in Amotherby, near Malton, to house cold storage and food preparation areas, four staff bedrooms and other facilities have been drawn up. Derwent Vale Building Services, the agents for the scheme, said in a statement to Ryedale District Council that the building was needed to ensure the business complies with environmental health rules.
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How many animals can we spay and neuter during the Amazing Grace Caravan month?
These statistics are STAGGERING:
An unspayed female dog, her mate and all of their puppies, if none are ever neutered or spayed, add up to:
1 year: 16
2 years: 128
3 years: 512
4 years: 2,048
5 years: 12,288
6 years: 67,000 dogs!!!
There aren't enough good homes for all of these dogs.
Help us "fix " the problem! Help us stop them from being born to only end up being killed! The reason for death, simply THEY WERE BORN!
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/ -- Every Christian ministry has ongoing needs. They need prayer, resources, workers, and finances. They might have a lot to offer but many times it's an uphill battle just to get the resources needed to operate. A startup ministry called Crowds for Christ is hoping to change that. They're building a network that will allow ministries, churches, small groups, and individuals to post needs (prayer, material, financial, and personnel) and share resources.
The network will offer a free online space for the various church entities to connect and collaborate. They'll have their own pages to operate from where they can post needs, fundraise, and be found by those who want to help. "Essentially, we're a ministry that will serve other ministries. It's not just crowd funding but crowd resource sharing," said Kenneth Brown, founder of Crowds for Christ. Before that can happen though Crowds for Christ is hoping to obtain some crowd funding of its own. It needs to raise $45,000 to build and test its platform. It's seeking this financing through a crowd funding process on its own website,
, and is offering its donors a devotional book as a gift.
So how exactly will it function? Here are two hypothetical examples that Brown gave us:
Ministry: A street evangelism team of three people serving in Chicago.
Problem: They have prayer requests and need the following: another individual to share the Gospel with them, $2,000 for equipment needs, a truck, and they have two recent converts who need to be discipled.
Solution: They join CFC and share their needs. Users of the network see their needs and here's how they respond: a brother from Green Bay feels called to street witnessing and moves to Chicago to join them, fifty different individuals collectively donate the $2,000, a nearby church donates a truck, and this team of evangelists is able to search the CFC network and find good Bible teaching churches and Bible studies located near these two individuals that they can refer them to.
Individual: Bob is a Christian just trying to serve the Lord.
Problems: Bob has several problems: 1) It's hard to stay up-to-date with the various small groups and ministries that he's active and interested in. 2) He doesn't really know what other churches and ministries are doing in his area. 3) Bob has graphic design skills and is fluent in Japanese but He hasn't found a way to honor God with these abilities.
Solution: He joins CFC under his church's umbrella. When he logs into his account he's able to see on his personalized dashboard all of the latest prayer requests, announcements, activities, events, and needs for the groups and ministries that he's involved in both inside and outside of his church. Additionally, he's able to search ministry needs. He finds that on the west coast there is a church that needs bulletins and tracts translated into Japanese. With his skills he's able to help them.
In order to keep a Christ centered and like minded network Crowds for Christ will not be open to just any ministry, church, or individual. Brown added, "Would be users will have to agree to a Statement of Faith and enroll through an application process. Once they're approved churches, ministries, and individuals will have access to a wide array of privacy options allowing them to control their footprint within the network."
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West Stewartstown, New Hampshire
"It hurts me incredibly," said Adam Laro, Celina Cass' father. "I don't even know how to explain it-- it's crushing-- it's heart crushing-- it's like a sore that is never going to leave."
Celina Cass' father is trying to cope with the death of his daughter. Laro spoke with us inside his home in nearby Columbia, N.H. His daughter lived north of there in West Stewartstown before her death. The fifth-grader's body was recovered from the Connecticut River Monday. The 11-year-old had been missing for a week. The investigation has focused on Celina's home where she lived with her mom and stepdad.
According to a family spokesperson, Celina's body has been returned to her mother for a private funeral. Her father is not involved in those arrangements, which troubles him.
"They are making funeral arrangements without me, and I want to be a part of that," he said. "And that makes me frustrated and that upsets me. She is my daughter and I want to be a part of that."
Authorities are calling the death suspicious, but an autopsy did not reveal a cause of death and more tests are under way.
WBZ-TV in Boston is reporting Celina's body was wrapped in blanket when a diver found her in the river.
And back at the home in West Stewartstown-- more activity. Wednesday morning a silver pickup truck registered to Celina's stepdad, Wendell Noyes, was removed from the West Stewartstown property. Investigators have focused on the home since her disappearance. It's unclear how many people actually lived in the house, but Celina's dad claims it was not a stable home life.
"It wasn't a good atmosphere over there," Laro said. "There were a lot of people in and out of that place and a lot of faces every time I went over there."
Laro says he voluntarily gave up custody of Celina, but was allowed to visit her. He says he never noticed anything that concerning, but he says he recently found out that Celina's bedroom, which she shared with her sister, was moved to the basement.
"The next thing I know they are staying on an air mattress on the cellar floor," he said. "Staying down in the cellar and to me it's like, why would they do that?"
It's just one question this grieving father has about his late daughter.
Reporter Adam Sullivan: Do you believe Celina was the victim of foul play?
Adam Laro: I can't say that and I can't go there.
Investigators remain on scene at the property. We are still awaiting official updates from the New Hampshire Attorney General's office. It's a crime that has shocked this community, but it remains united-- a children's festival schedule planned for this weekend is going ahead as planned.
Adam Sullivan - WCAX News
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One of my favorite proverbs is: "Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kung pinatutulngan." Translation: "A heavy burden is lightened if everyone participates in carrying it."
The journey to heart health has many challenges. But it is much easier if your family and friends support you. When I first started changing my eating habits, it was hard to go to parties and gatherings. The parties always have delicious dishes on the table, but the sauces are usually high in fat and sodium. In the beginning, I would taste everything on the table because I did not want to offend the host. Sometimes, I would try to go to the gatherings after dinner was served, because it made it easier to say no.
Eventually, I learned to eat smaller portions of my favorite foods. It is a lot easier now that my family has joined me on the journey to heart health. We bring low-fat, low-sodium dishes to share at potluck dinners. At parties, we remind each other to eat well-balanced meals. But I am most proud of my grandchildren, who are following their parents' example by making smart, healthy food choices each day.
A Time To Reflect
What changes has your family made in order to become heart healthy? What new changes can you make to support your family's journey to heart health?
Write down your thoughts for this week's session.
Information on this page is taken from the English print version of "Healthy Heart, Healthy Family: A Community Health Worker's Manual." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, NIH Publication No. 08-3674, Originally Printed 1999, Revised May 2008.
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MLK events around Kansas City
Below is a list of local events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 21.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Parade & Rally
41 Action News weekend anchor Cynthia Newsome is the grand marshal this year. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at 22nd and Paseo will proceed to Manuel Tech Gym at 1215 E. Truman Road. There will be a viewing of the President Obama's Inauguration Ceremony at Manuel Tech after the parade. Look for Cynthia and say hello!
Discounted Admission to the National World War I Museum
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial will charge a discounted admission of $7 Monday. This offer grants access to galleries, special exhibitions and the Liberty Memorial Tower. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.theworldwar.org.
The Salvation Army Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
In addition to complementary lunch, this celebration features singing, dance and inspirational readings. The event starts at 11 a.m. at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 1351 E. 10th Street, Kansas City, Mo., and is free to the public.
Kansas City Art Institute Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
The program begins with a screening of the film Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., A Perspective, and features keynote speaker Charles Coulter. Birthday cake and punch will be provided. The event starts at 11 a.m. in Epperson Auditorium on the KCAI campus, 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., and is free to the public.
For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/b9w8myw.
Alpha Phi Alpha - 15th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast
This free breakfast features musical tributes and a presentation from United Believers Community Church Pastor Darron L. Edwards. The event begins at 7 a.m. at the Beta Lambda Educational Institute Building, 2915 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, Mo.
Doug Talley Quartet Brown Bag Concert
This free concert includes an audience sing-along. Show starts at noon at Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
For more information, visit http://www.community-christian.org/.
Northland Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration
This event honors campus and community leaders with the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Service Award and features speaker Patricia Okonta. Program begins at 10 a.m. in John Gano Memorial Chapel on the William Jewel campus in Liberty, Mo. A free public reception will be held after the program in the White Atrium of the Yates-Gill College Union.
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SBA Closes Magoffin County Disaster Loan Outreach Center Thursday
ATLANTA –The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that the SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Magoffin County will close on Thursday, April 12, at noon. Homeowners, renters and business owners that prefer to meet with an SBA Customer Service Representative one-on-one should visit the Magoffin Center before it closes, or go to the Morgan or Johnson County locations.
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BNC Financial reports increased 1Q earnings
BNC Financial Group, the bank holding company that has The Bank of New Canaan, its division, Stamford First Bank, and The Bank of Fairfield as its subsidiaries, announced record earnings for the first quarter. At March 31, net income was $1.01 million, the result of strong deposit and loan momentum as well as favorable revenue gains. On an individual bank basis, The Bank of New Canaan's total assets increased by 24 percent to $476 million. The Bank of Fairfield showed total assets of $153 million, a 28 percent jump from the first quarter of 2012.
Aquarion gives awards for environmental work
Aquarion Water Co. announced the winners of the third annual Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards at a ceremony on Saturday held at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. The program accepted nominations from across the state. The winning entries for 2013 are: The Hartford of Hartford, with a $2500 grant to environmental non-profit of its choice; Piela Electric of Preston, with a $2500 grant; Farmington River Watershed Association of Simsbury, with a $2500 grant; Michael Aikenhead of Westport, with a $2500 grant and Megan Lemieux of Wethersfield and Christian Lofthouse of Milford, with a $1000 savings bond. Presenters for Saturday's ceremony included U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel Esty.
Business financing event to be held tomorrow in Stamford
"Meet the Banker", a business financing workshop, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at First Stamford Place, building 200. Participants can meet with representatives from First County Bank, Stamford First Bank, Fairfield County Bank and CT Community Economic Development Fund to complete a business loan application. Refreshments will be served. For information, contact Althea Brown, Waterside Coalition, at 203-274-7597 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey has apologized for an incident where he and his brother, Miami Dolphins center Mike, were photographed wearing "Free Hernandez" hats at a co-birthday party Saturday night.
Pouncey, an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in each of his three NFL seasons, tweeted out an apology for his choice of message, although he chose not to mention Aaron Hernandez, with whom the brothers played at Florida, by name:
I fully recognize the seriousness of the situation involving my former teammate, and I regret that my actions appear to make light of that serious situation. I apologize to anyone who was offended by my actions.
Mike Pouncey has issued no statement about the hats. While Pouncey apologized for seeming to "making light" of the situation, he doesn't really have much to say about the controversial part of the hat -- that he's saying Aaron Hernandez, who very well may have killed a person, should be out of prison, choosing to avoid any statement about his ex-teammate's situation besides that its very serious. Or maybe implying Hernandez should be free is the joke Pouncey is apologizing for? Regardless, he's trying to be contrite after an unnecessarily awkward situation he put himself into.
Although Hernandez is obviously considered innocent until proven guilty by the justice system, the NFL has been quick to disassociate from Hernandez, with the Patriots offering a Hernandez jersey exchange, and the league stripping his player page from their website and removing a photo of him from the Hall of Fame.


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Emerging new filmmaker Shane Acker took the critically acclaimed short he made while at UCLA and made it into the full-length feature film 9. Acker's short film is breathtakingly gorgeous, as is the movie version, and the main creatures who populate this post-apocalyptic world are extraordinary. However, as incredibly captivating as the 79 minute film is visually, the plot leaves a lot to be desired. And the last 15 minutes or so are a cop-out, and made me leave the theater feeling cheated.
Acker worked on his short for four years, with his effort paying off in a Gold Medal for animation at the 2005 Student Academy Awards. 9, the short, is scrumptious storytelling. Without a line of dialogue uttered, it's possible to become completely immersed in this world where humans no longer exist and rag dolls battle machines for survival. 9, the feature film, spends a fair amount of time explaining this world, setting up the rag doll characters and their enemies, the machines. Yet that set-up, the detailed backstory now given to these stitched up rag dolls, hinders rather than helps propel you into this fantasy world. It also serves to make the film's 'hero', the character #9 (voiced by Elijah Wood), into one you don't root for and actually dislike; his actions are reckless, their consequences dire. I never felt that way about the central character of the short, and I'm not sure this distaste for #9 is something Acker was striving for with this expanded story.
The StoryMan brought about his own extinction by creating a machine too powerful to control. The scientist who invented this Great Machine did not mean for it to be used for destructive or evil purposes. But, of course, it was, and now all that's left of the human spirit is a series of numbered rag dolls stitched together by the machine's inventor prior to the end of the world as we know it.
As the film opens, the last of the dolls to come to life - #9 - is awakening. This distressing and depressing world into which #9 has sprung to life both frightens and fascinates the newborn creature. Ultimately, his curiosity wins out and he's off exploring this dingy, dreary world.
#9 shortly discovers he's not the only one of his kind, meeting up with #2 (Martin Landau), a kindly old doll who's a bit of a maverick. Their meeting is cut short when a machine shows up and captures #2. Fortunately, #9 is rescued and introduced to the remaining rag dolls, led by #1 (Christopher Plummer), a dictator who rules with an iron fist. #1 believes in order to survive in this scary world, they must remain forever in hiding. But #9 insists they try and rescue #2, and his rescuer, #5, backs his play. However, #1 is dead-set against any rescue mission and forbids #9 from leaving, believing this would endanger all the numbered dolls. #1's order to abandon any idea of leaving the hiding place to track the machine is ignored by #9, and by the helpful and friendly #5 (John C Reilly). Together they strike out to save #2 without a real plan of attack.
Once inside the machine's lair, they encounter another doll with an independent spirit, #7 (Jennifer Connelly). A rag doll version of Wonder Woman, #7 is a tough, resourceful fighter who saves #5 and #9 from certain death at the hands of one of the machines. Unfortunately, #9 acts foolishly without thinking, putting their lives in danger once again and setting in motion a grand showdown between the Great Machine and the rag doll community.
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Definitely not a film for kids - which is absolutely fine...not all animated movies need to be aimed at the younger set - 9's simple story and dialogue makes it a tough film to embrace for adults as well. This arrestingly beautiful animated film places style over content. Despite a great concept, awesome animation, and a decent voice cast, the moral of 9 was completely lost on me. The messages are mixed, the final act contradictory to the film's first two. The story devolves and the film turns into just another average action movie, albeit one exquisitely animated. It could have - and should have, based on the talent Acker obviously possesses - been so much more.
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How about Obama quit spending on vacations and himself.......he spent 1.38B on himself so far beyond his salary. Stop his flying all over the place in AirForce One. Cutting spending is a farce when they aren't talking about cuts but not increasing spending. That saves nothing. Cuts need to be made in welfare, food stamps, and low income housing. Make people get out and work for themselves. There are plenty of part-time jobs now due to Obamacare causing companies to cut their employees' hours. Too many people on unemployment aren't even trying to find work. Cut foreign aid.........it's certainly a waste of our tax dollars when these people hate us anyway.
Republicans don't want military spending and Democrats don't want cuts in social programs. The best thing to do would be doubling or tripling the cuts, but compromise tends to work in the other direction.
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No question that everyone gets that audiences are suffering sequel and remake overload. But Vulture's Claude Brodesser-Akner overstates the case that Hollywood is back to chasing originals when he cites a few anecdotal examples of recent studio buys.
Most of these examples are comedies, which like last year's summer sleeper The Hangover, are not exceptions to the rule. The only arena where Hollywood is consistently willing to chase originality is comedies, because they know that they have to be fresh and timely. And ideally, they tend not to be expensive tentpoles (studios fall into their usual traps when huge stars are involved). With comedy, high-concept is king, and The Hangover was the perfect example.
Take an original movie like the Tom Cruise/Cameron Diaz romantic action comedy Knight and Day. In this case, Twentieth Century Fox was willing to fund a big-budget original--even though the reason studios avoid doing this is simple: they're hard to sell. Audiences may seek the unexpected and the new, but over the years they have proven over and over that they also flock to the familiar and pre-sold. So nowadays it takes courage for a studio to fund an original summer tentpole. The good news? When they do, they really believe in it. But Knight and Day is tracking badly, because it's not a pre-sold title and its two stars are not at their peak right now. Fox admits that the only thing to do is hang on and hope that audiences like the movie. God forbid!
Truth is, the studios are facing a new reality. Tracking is no longer accurate because audiences are getting wind of feedback on films via Twitter and other social networks. It's hard to buy an opening weekend gross now. But with a movie that plays--which Knight and Day does--it will build good buzz. That's why the studio is not only wisely opening the movie on Wednesday, but sneaking it this Saturday too: they hope to grow strong WOM. (I'm not sure that hawking the first-ever game-embedded trailer will cure the film's marketing ills.)
What the studio has failed to do is get the movie's concept into the ads. The marketing shows Tom Cruise the way we don't like him: over-charged with adrenaline. (The trailer is below.) James Mangold's movie, written by Patrick O'Neill, boasts a clever high concept--it pits masculine/dark/muscled action star Cruise against feminine/light/sexy comedienne Diaz. It's a meta-movie that deconstructs and riffs on its genre formulas. And Cruise and Diaz are a delightful combination. (Here's her Playboy interview.) She more than holds her own with him--they both know exactly what they are doing. Fox believes that the movie will pick up steam as it goes.
These days the studios are rewarded when a movie plays (Iron Man 2, Shrek Forever After, The Karate Kid) and punished when it doesn't. That's why Sex and the City 2, which was a "guaranteed" boffo opener, did not deliver. Folks who didn't like it passed the word to their friends. So a brand isn't going to protect a studio from having to make a good movie. (I'll be seeing Twilight: Eclipse at the LAFF premiere next week. Series fans are hyped. But man does this movie look familiar. That's what marketers need to worry about.) But the studios will still resist originality--because it's harder to push upfront. The tricky issue is how to sell audiences something new--and deliver the goods. Even "original" Inception has a brand to sell: The Dark Knight's Christopher Nolan.
JC Spink (exec producer of The Hangover) is right when he tells Brodesser-Akner that people feel like they are being marketed to rather than catered to:
"I think we've all gone a little bit overboard as an industry. There hasn't been room for original material for a little while now. It's a shame, because I don't think it's what anyone [who works in the business] came out here for."
Let's hope that Knight and Day shows Hollywood that it doesn't take James Cameron and 3D to sell an original.
Sergio | June 17, 2010 12:46 PM
People are resisting the film because it smells like something they're seen 1000 times before since North by Northwest and they're right.
What about Valkyrie, Cruise's previous film? Definitely a out-of-the-box original movie and I thought he was really good in it. In Knight and Day I felt he was just phoning it in. And the action sequences in the film were just badly done. They never thrilled me (always choosing the wrong camera angles for a stunt) and WAY too much dependance on CGI. Can't ANYONE make exciting, decent action scenes anymore without resorting to computer tricks?''
Anne Thompson | June 17, 2010 8:38 AM
This is the most I've enjoyed either Cruise or Diaz in a long time, and I credit Mangold, who is a clever director. That said, it's still very familiar. That's part of the problem Fox marketing is dealing with here. They haven't figured out a way to make the movie pop, to show someone something they haven't seen before. (Also Disney's issue with Prince of Persia.) The movie isn't about the chases and explosions, it's about the two characters. And I suspect it will play better for women than men, if they can get them in. Problem is people are resisting the movie, and I hope Fox didn't pay Cruise and Diaz their full price. Would you have a better time renting The Mask, True Lies, Wanted or Mr. and Mrs. Smith? Hell yes.
Sergio | June 17, 2010 7:58 AM
Sorry but I saw another film altogether. I found Knight and Fay tired, boring, routine and very predictable. I could see every plot beat long before it happened
Kinsey | June 17, 2010 7:33 AM
Your insights on this and on Brodesser's Vulture column seem spot-on to me.
As you say, the problem with "Knight and Day" will be getting enough people to see it opening weekend to allow it to hold on to theaters. I wonder whether its opening date position will allow that. Months ago when I first saw the trailer in a full auditorium at Universal City it got zero response. Deafening.
It was followed by the much more enthusiastically received trailer for "Salt," which was ironic considering that project's history.
I definitely want to see "Salt" but your column is the only reason I will take the trouble to see "Knight and Day." Almost everything Tom Cruise ever does seems 100% forced and artificial -- phony -- to me. He does exhibit focus, I'll give him that.
Only his remaining diehard fans likely will be interested, INMHO. The only movie of his that I have seen in which what he was doing approached believability was "Magnolia."
Jamie | June 17, 2010 6:10 AM
Those who found his couch jumping merely amusing may be swayed. But the problem is if people disliked his crazy antics, then his onscreen behavior in Knight & Day is a turn-off because it is too similar and no amount of word of mouth is going to make them want to watch the movie.
mary | June 17, 2010 4:34 AM
On the other hand, while "Iron Man 2" and "Shrek Forever After" play better than many others summer films, they play worse than their previous installments. It may means something for the studio.
I was very pessimized about original films; I'm glad that I was wrong.


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Salem, NH — Craig J. Waldron, 58, of Salem, N.H., died on Saturday, November 23, at Merrimack Valley Hospice House, Haverhill, Mass.
Craig was born and educated in Cambridge, later moving to Salem, graduating from Salem High School. He was a Police Officer with the Salem Police Deptartment for the past 21 years. Craig was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts. He enjoyed snorkeling and scuba diving, traveling and shooting. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and vacationing in Aruba.
He was predeceased by his parents, Josephine (Bonitatibus) and James Waldron. He is survived by his wife, Sherry (Jean) Waldron of Salem; children, Derek Waldron of Manchester, N.H., Shayla Mason of Salem, and Martin Mason of Derry, N.H.; his brothers, Gary Waldron of Salem, and Donald Waldron of Windham; and his grandson, Jayden Mason.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be on Tuesday, November 26, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main Street, Salem. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Matthew's Parish in Windham, N.H. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem.
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For those with more time and an adventurous spirit, there are plenty of extended Broome tours that venture into the outback landscapes of the Kimberley wilderness. Head out on a four wheel drive tour of the mighty Gibb River Road. Join a camping safari. Experience luxury Cruising on the region's dramatic coast. Or embark on a journey of discovery from Broome to Darwin.
Contact the Kimberley region's visitor centres for further information or to make a booking, and you'll find plenty of inspiration in the list of operators below. See Kimberley tours for a list of extended Broome tours.
This multi award winning boutique tour is your first port of call when exploring Broome. Enjoy a professional, entertaining introduction into "Broome Time" with our experienced local guides.
Step back in time as 150 years of Broome's unique maritime & pearling heritage unfolds in the very environment where the history was made – at Pearl Luggers amongst the mangroves on the foreshore of Roebuck Bay.
The Kimberley Quest II is an award winning luxury cruise vessel
which operates extended wilderness cruises throughout the Kimberley between Broome & Wyndham, accommodating up to 18 guests. Witness hidden rainforests, ancient rock art & white sandy beaches. One of the world's unforgettable landscapes can be explored on-board the Kimberley Quest II.
Discover how the rare & beautiful Australian South Sea Pearl is produced at Willie Creek Pearl Farm in Broome. Your knowledgeable tour guide will reveal the intricate process of today's modern cultured pearling industry. The tour includes a live oyster demonstration & boat cruise on Willie Creek
Eco Beach hosts a range of activities & leisure pursuits to enhance your wilderness experience & offers plenty of alternatives for things to do in Broome. Ensure you get the most out of your stay & enjoy our range of unforgettable experiences.
Kimberley Wilderness Adventures offer small group 4WD tours, Kimberley Coast cruising, Air Safaris & exclusive Wilderness Lodges. Boasting the best locations, tours consist of custom designed 4WD vehicles. Voted 2012 'Best Domestic Tour Operator', no other company is better equipped to take you on an adventure to this fascinating region.
For the ultimate adventure, complement your 4WD journey with a luxury expedition cruise to discover the striking Kimberley coastline. APT's luxury cruising ships offer a boutique hotel-style experience on the water. We offer an array of unique Kimberley cruising itineraries, so you can choose the style & length of the journey that suits you.
In 2014, the newly christened National Geographic Orion begins her season in the Kimberley - equipped to provide the most in depth & engaging experience possible. Experience every facet from King George Falls & Montgomery Reef to ancient rock art - by land, sea & air - with Lindblad Expeditions - National Geographic.
Spirit Safaris Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours, are a personal & private, small group (4-8 seat) luxury 4WD Eco Tours to remote Australian wilderness & Outback areas. See rock art & visit Aboriginal Art Centres & communities across Australia. Accommodated, camping or combination tours.
Explore with the pearling pioneers at Cygnet Bay! Visit the only working pearl farm open to the public, just 200km from Broome with pearl farm and scenic boat tours, accommodation and a licensed restaurant, all set on the magical Kimberley Coast. Looking for a Broome pearl? It has to be Cygnet Bay!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Express Riders!
I hope that you all had great dinners that you've all digested well, because this week's storylines are loaded with Helmet and Pepcid moments. Just when I thought that our beloved show couldn't go any further downhill, the writers have found an even deeper hole in which to sink. Ironically, the show ran new episodes for only three days this week, and it seems there was a scramble to cram a full week of nonsense in to make up for the lost network time.
Loonview Law & Order: The Chronicles of Clint Buchanan, Pimp?
Again, readers, I have completely given up believing that One Life to Live will ever get back the quality of storylines that fueled this show's engines for so many years. While we still get a small share of entertaining plots this week, the rest of the show's content has become the official "Guide to Living in Loonview". This book comes complete with instructions on how to land high-paying jobs in the DNA-switching, creating and living false identity, and kidnapping, and blackmailing fields. I can just imagine the commercials now:
"Are you a criminal? Former rapist? Do you need cash now? If you've been incarcerated, blacklisted, have a criminal record, or simply want to risk your freedom on a highly illegal assignment, then you're just the people that Buchanan Enterprises is looking for! Call 1-800- ANYTHING-GOES and ask for Clint Buchanan. We believe in you! If you call within the next twenty minutes, we'll even double your package with TWO jobs for the price of one call! Act now, because these jobs are filling up fast! Women, call now for our extra special job openings in bed-mating! No experience necessary! We'll train you!"
Writers, are you getting the message?
Clint's latest escapades have just gone over the top, and sunk deep into the earth. I don't think there's a drilling company that can dig to those depths! We want to be entertained and seedy storylines work, to a point. Desecrating the integrity of our favorite characters? Well, a little tip toward the dark side every so often is entertaining. This spiraling tornado of ruthless, criminal, immoral, and self-serving atrocities that Clint Buchanan inflicted upon any and everyone in Llanview is despicable, to put it mildly. The blackmail that he posed upon Inez—while I always believed she was a little too puritanic to be a straight shooter—was inhumane and offensive. It would be nice if just one of these characters would grow a spine and do something POSITIVELY courageous and stand up to this jerk despite the sacrifice that comes hereafter. Inez should tell Bo and open the door of suspicion on Clint, which in turn just MIGHT protect her sons from losing all the things Clint said they would if she didn't comply with sleeping with Bo. Of course, this can only be effective if in fact, Inez ISN'T interested in Bo. We viewers are certainly aware that such high moral standards do not exist in Loonview.
These horrendous disintegrations of characters such as Clint usually happen when the role of the character is about to be removed from the show, but as we have heard no such thing, then what is the point of this garbage? Ironically, it seems our hopes of Clint being exposed lie with the bratty Matthew, and hopefully he will come through and somewhat redeem himself from the nauseating little thing he's become!
Law & Order Pt. 2: D.A. Buchanan is on the case
Nora has finally opened her eyes about Inez! JEEZ! I thought she would stay a blind moron forever! Inez's peppy little June Cleaver act was becoming overwhelming, and any other female would have extended their claws so much sooner than this. I don't know about any of you, but when Commission-Not Buchanan returned from putting the cuffs on Eddie Ford and headed straight over to INEZ to grab a glass of champagne, I would have counted the seconds it took for him to forget that his WIFE was on the OTHER side of the room and "accidentally" let a little reminder slip out that he must have gotten lost or something. And to add insult to injury, he passed his wife to escort INEZ to the dinner table! Did anyone else catch a glimpse of that hidden rolling pin Nora pulled out of her briefcase to whack over Bo's head?
Law & Order-Pt. 3: The Psycho's Coming!
Look out, the town psychiatrist is shopping for her own couch! WHAT THE HECK is going on with MARTY SAYBROOKE??? I get it, viewers. She's TICKED OFF! She lost her son to prison, and she blames Natalie. BUT THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!! I'm a mother myself, and if Natalie had run my child over with her car, set my child up, or something to that effect, then I can relate to this rampage that Marty has embarked upon. COLE turned himself in to the police, and COLE matured enough to face the consequences of his actions. As much as it hurts, what she's doing throws cold water on all of the progress Cole's made when he made those decisions.
Marty has neglected her practice, abandoned all of her own morals and obligations to her Hippocratic oath to stick her nose in Natalie's paternity results as a way of "avenging' Cole? She has succeeded only in projecting herself as a desperate scorned lover who wants John back any way she can get him. What is with these Loonview women and their recycled leftovers? The sad part is, Marty's character had evolved. She was introduced as a drunken college party girl who found herself in a traumatic situation during one of her binges. She had to face the discrimination of the law, and the scrutiny of society against rape victims, and won her case. She eventually managed to find a great love match with Patrick Thornhart, married and bore a son, left Llanview in tragedy and re-emerged a psychiatrist who helped others. She was the epitome of strength for others like her, and it was a wonderful change in soaps. I guess change is a frightening thing, because from the throws of greatness came Marty Saybrooke, psychotic low-life.
I get that she wants someone to pay, but what satisfaction will she get when Natalie's baby's life is destroyed from the public humiliation? And when exactly does a couple in Llanview get a chance to deal with their baby issues in PRIVATE? Has anyone noticed that every time there's a question about a Llanview baby's paternity, the ENTIRE TOWN knows about it? There has never been ONE time that a couple suffered this obstacle in private or discreetly. Jeez! I wonder what Marty believes she will get from this mission that she's on. A reward? John? Pats on the back from Llanview? I am not buying the "she has nothing to lose" nonsense, because this is too crazy even for a grieving parent. I almost agree with Todd's sneaky trick about banning her from seeing Hope, at least for the moment. I can see her now, reading Hope a bedtime story and substituting words like "Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who was loved by all the land" with "Once upon a time, there was a wicked witch named Natalie who needed to be exposed for her lying dirty secrets". She needs to visit the Rubber Room Island for a long vacation until she can re-evaluate her own sense of reality.


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When Magnolia State prospects choose Mississippi State, I understand. When Coast Trash prospects choose LSU, I get by. But, when they choose Alabama, I am both angered and confused. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide's leading rusher is Lumberton, MS product Terry Grant. I really hope this guy fails in football (and, at least until he learns his lesson about Alabama, in life), but he had 180 carries for 891 yards with 5.0 per carry average and 8 TD's in 2007. Additionally, Nick claims Terry Grant now comes with the ability to catch the ball, so now we have to call him versatile, which just make me hate you even more, Nick. Terry Grant's clunker (1.9 yards per carry, I think) against LSU in 2007 showcases God's sense of humor.
Is in so much trouble. Bobby Petrino, the Norse God of Mischief, has one (count 'em) half-way notable back returning: future Ryan Perrilloux business partner Michael Smith, who went to jail last September for stealing credit cards. Ironically, Smith is a native of Tallahassee. Here's the thing, Bobby, if you gotta have a criminal (and sometimes you just gotta have a criminal), you need to make sure he's a criminal that, y'know, plays football well. This is not an accurate description of Michael Smith. He is a scant 5-7, 173 lbs, and his stats are deceptive. Smith's average per carry last year was a promising 6.6, however if you remove an 81 yard scamper against powerhouse FIU and a 48 yard run against Sun Belt Conference
Is in practically no trouble. Auburn's top three rushers from 2007 all return. The only solace Rebel fans find is in their penchant for injury. Top returner Ben Tate is a power runner who piled up 202 carries for 903 yards. Look for him to be an every-down back (even though he won't have to be with Brad Lester and Mario Fannin behind him). Fannin was, actually, probably the highest-touted of the three coming out of high school, and Lester showed signs of brilliance during his 2005 freshman campaign.
Jacob Hester is gone. He should have gone to Cincinnati or Chicago or somewhere else in Big 10 country where he belongs. Now, LSU is left with only almost-Rebel Keiland Williams (no silver medal in recruiting, Ed) and Trindon Holliday, who is only the fastest football player ever at LSU. Williams didn't have to run every down last year, but he can, and I hope you all remember what he did to Notre Dame in the 2007 Sugar Bowl. Whoof. And because they are LSU, we just have to assume that someone we've never heard of will end up being the MVP of the SEC Championship Game (Richard Murphy, who you know you've only read about, at best, averaged 6.6 yards per carry in 2007, and El Sombrero thinks he's the best all-around back on the team). The notes on Keiland Williams are his 6.8 yards per carry in 2007.
Mississippi State
Anthony Dixon caught my ire last year when he was invited to the Conerly Trophy presentation last year and Benjarvus was not. I never thought BJGE had a chance at being named the state's best college football player. I thought Titus Brown had it locked up, until this previously referenced clown walked home with it. Needless to say, Anthony Dixon and Terry Grant are kinda interchangeable on my hate list going into 2008. The only difference is that Anthony Dixon is really overrated. He is a big back (6-1, 240) that can stumble forward for a few yards, but against Ole Miss in 2007 he had quite a clunker. Christian Ducre is, in my opinion, more exciting and might be the starter by the end of the season. What I can't make sense of yet, is why Ducre was Croomed at the end of the season (getting only 18 carries in the final three games against Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Central Florida). Ducre was the hero of State's biggest win, going 19 for 119 against Kentucky. Mississippi State is solid at running back, but with this totally different clown behind center, it might be easy to load up the box and bring Mississippi State's offense to an even more grinding halt than we witnessed in 2007.
Meanwhile, the Rebs have nothing but question marks - is Cordera Eason for real? Will Enrique Davis be ready to play? Can Dexter McCluster slap the Chucky Mullins bust without breaking his hand? I think Eason will be a middle-of-the pack kind of back, no record-writer, but a solid option (something akin to Benjarvus' junior year). Dexter will be a dangerous weapon until he gets injured. Those two make Ole Miss competitive in the running game. Potentially throw in Davis, and we might be note-worthy.
So, how do we stack up? Auburn looks the best from top to bottom. Their backs are consistent, talented, and unpredictable, which is the key difference between them and the superstars at LSU. Terry Grant will have an All-SEC year for Alabama, but Cordera Eason will prove that the Rebs still have a better crop of runners than Mississippi State. And, over in Fayetteville, it will be a long season for Arkansas.


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Monday, Jan 25, 2010
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HML bags KSRTC bus terminal deal
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Kochi, Jan 24
Harrisons Malayalam Ltd (HML) has bagged the contract for the construction of a central bus station of Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) at Thiruvananthapuram by Kerala Transport Development and Financial Corporation.
HML will undertake the civil, structural and electrical engineering contract works of the project which will cost Rs 50.28 crore.
The building will have 12 floors with an area of 3.5 lakh sq. ft., designed according to international standards based on Green building technology with modern facilities.
The construction is scheduled to be completed in 14 months.
HML, a plantation major also one among the oldest engineering companies in the State, had completed rojects at Cochin International Airport, Technopark, Kinfra, Calicut and Mysore Airports to name a few. "We are very happy to have bagged this prestigious contract and we feel proud to be able to play a pivotal role in the construction of the modern land-mark building in the State Capital," Mr Pankaj Kapoor, Managing Director, HML, said.
Terminal details
The ground floor of the bus terminal will house the bus bay, passenger platform, terminal facilities that include office, enquiry, ticketing etc. among other things, central lobby and commercial area.
The first floor will house commercial area and central lobby; the second floor, in addition to the space for shops and central lobby, will have facilities for parking cars and two wheelers.
The third floor will house a convention centre and food court in addition to central lobby.
Floors from fourth onwards will have areas for setting up offices. The building will be equipped with speed elevators, lifts and will be centrally air-conditioned. Every floor will be equipped with basic amenities and rest areas. The boundary wall and the sewage area slabs will also be constructed by HML.
Design consultant
Kumar Group, one of the largest design consultancy firms in Kerala is the design consultant of this project.
The project would be completed using most modern technology and machinery before the scheduled time, Mr George Sebastian, Chief Manager (Project Division) HML said.
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Hey guys I wanted to share my latest 2012 NFL Mock Draft with everyone. I'll post the picks I did for the skins here, but to see the full 6 rounds, check it out here! Note: While I still wouldn't call it official I am now assuming that the Redskins 6th rounder will go to Arizona to complete the Hightower trade. Also, I'm not predicting trades in this mock.
1. OT Riley Reiff, Iowa: Reiff is a tremendous value here even if he never unseats Trent Williams at LT (though personally I think he is more talented and a better fit). Reiff would be considered the best OT in most drafts, and would be here if not for the presence of Matt Kalil. He's a strong blocker who excels in both run and pass blocking. A book end of him and TW, could be absolutely devastating for our opponents. Trading back would still be a top option, but if there isn't a deal to be had, it is hard to argue with a guy who is involved in every single offensive play.
2. QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M: The Skins might have to trade up for Tannehill (in which case Weeden would be the fall back), or even trade back from the early first round, but his recent foot injury could allow him to fall to the early 2nd round. I think his upside is immense and if the Skins are patient with him they could have a star QB on their hands.
3. S Markelle Martin, Ok. State: Martin is listed as a free safety, but he is more than capable of playing in the box at the next level. And having two safeties who excel in coverage isn't exactly a bad thing. He's a good smart football player that the Redskins staff got to work with at the Senior Bowl. He's also a high character guy which has seemed to be more of an emphasis of late at Ashburn.
4a. CB Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt: Hayward seems to have a mixed bag of reviews, but I really like the kid. He was a vocal leader down in Mobile Senior Bowl week, and seemed to get some nice praise from Raheem Morris. He was a team captain, and has really good ball skills. He won't win many 40 yard dash races, but he makes it up in taking good angles and using the sideline to his advantage.
4b. WR Marvin McNutt, Iowa: McNutt is a big strong receiver who could get overlooked some in this deep receiver class. He doesn't have great speed, but he still gets good separation, and has nice big strong hands. He's an excellent value pick at this spot.
5. NT Josh Chapman, Alabama: Chapman looked to be a lock as a 2nd round pick, before it was found out that he had a torn ACL. While it will drop his stock, he'd be well worth the Skins pick here, as if he returns healthy they'd get an absolute steal.
6. RB Chris Rainey, Florida: While Rainey gained some hype with his senior bowl performance, his stock could still fall (though a fast 40 time could shoot him up draft boards). There are some off the field issues and questions about his fit, that will keep some teams away from him. I don't see the Skins as one of those teams as they talked very highly of him Senior Bowl week and loved his versatility.
Steve Shoup will be covering Free Agency and the NFL Draft for his own site Fanspeak.com, but will provide write-ups on players for the Redskins here on Hogs Haven as well. Check out his NFL Draft Page for more details and updates throughout the draft season! HTTR!


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Mr. Chesney is President – Commercial Banking Division and as such leads the organization's commercial banking activities. Chesney joined AMG National Trust Bank in 2005 after starting FlatIrons Bank in Boulder, Colorado. During his four years with FlatIrons Bank, Chesney was Founder, CEO and President of the bank and bank holding company. Mr. Chesney holds an MBA from the University of Northern Colorado and a B.A. from the University of Colorado.
Mr. Chesney is active in community and industry organizations in the Denver and Boulder areas. He is a Board Member for The American Council for the Blind of Colorado. He is the current President for the Independent Bankers of Colorado and he is an advisory director to the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado.


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Jean Ritchie is a national treasure, one of America's finest and best known singers of traditional American folksongs. She grew up in Viper, Kentucky, and is part of a large family, the famous "Singing Ritchies of Kentucky."
Ritchie noted that this recording could have been subtitled, "Schoolyard Songs and Games Recollected from My Childhood in Viper, Kentucky." It was her first recording devoted exclusively to children's songs. She accompanies herself on the guitar and Appalachian dulcimer, the latter being the instrument for which she is best known. Jean followed this 1957 recording with a second recording of children's songs for Folkways 11 years later (Marching Across The Green Grass and Other American Children's Game Songs—FW07702).
The liner notes are written by preeminent folklorist Kenneth Goldstein, who provides background information, instructions for playing each game, and each song's lyrics. The cover photo and design are by Jean's husband, George Pickow.
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An investigation is underway into a shooting that involved 3 police officers and killed one man.
The masses are coming out in defense of Geist the dog. Community leaders think council members should hold the police department accountable for its recent actions in clearing one of their own for the use of deadly force on an animal.
Search and Rescue Crews were able to find him with a grid search just as the sun came up.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 Utah) - Thousands came out to enjoy a giant water slide in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City Saturday afternoon.
The city of Salt Lake is looking to throw another ripple into the landscape of business. This time the city is looking to change the way a drive through window works.
Can't wait for Comic Con this September? Learn how to transform yourself into your favorite character with Randall Lloyd and Jen McGrew.
The city of Salt Lake is now talking about a lawsuit filed against them over parking tickets and an outdated city code.
Plans for a new bike route in Salt Lake City is in the works, but some residents say they feel upset about the plans because they weren't informed about it.
A lawsuit has been filed against Salt Lake City claiming parking kiosks are against city code. Now, the people behind the suit want all their parking tickets paid to the city reimbursed.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) - A Salt Lake City man is in jail Friday morning after a carjacking, car chase and crash.


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Transport ministers from across the European Union are due to meet on Thursday to discuss proposals to open up databases containing motorist's details to all member states. The information would be used by police forces to impose fines committed by foreign drivers in their territories. The UK government is not convinced.
Road safety minister, Mike Penning, said he agreed that more cooperation on the issue of road safety would be a good thing, but that more work needs to be undertaken on a number of issues. He explained that one of the key points was cost and where the various legal boundaries would lie.
Currently the EU proposals deal with four offences: failing to wear a seatbelt, ignoring traffic lights, speeding and drink driving. British motorist's caught committing an offence while driving on the continent would face being fined when they returned home. The same rules would apply to foreign motorists in the UK.
However, police forces such as the Met have historically had difficulties in chasing fines from motorists driving in the UK with foreign number plates who have been caught by speed traps. Other offences to be discussed include motorcycle riders failing to wear a helmet, the use of handheld phones and driving on illegal drugs.
AA spokesman, Paul Watters, said he had some concerns about the proposals pointing out that there were different rules for speeding motorists on the continent. He said he was not sure that the DVLA would welcome even more bureaucracy and echoed Mr Penning by asking who was going to pay for it all.
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WASHINGTON - The House on Thursday voted to cut close to $4 billion annually from the food stamp program.
Currently, the program costs close to $80 billion per year, a figure that many House Republicans argue has grown out of control.
Reports have estimated the cuts could cause 3.8 million to lose benefits in 2014.
The bill, however, faces little chance of passing in the Senate - which locals in Champaign County are hoping for.
According to Elise Ford, coordinator with the Community Service Center of Northern Champaign County, the proposed cuts are "drastic" and "concerning." Ford says the number of people in-need of food stamps is "ever-increasing."
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