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Dog owners beware. Beginning September 1st, if your dog attacks someone away from your property, you could face jail time if convicted.
Dangerous animal calls are up twice what they were last year at this time. Just in the last week, two people were sent to the hospital after two separate dog attack incidents.
The city hopes a new campaign will make people aware of the consequences they could soon face.
Two German Shepherds remain in the custody of Animal Services awaiting their dangerous animal hearing, which will determine their fate.
Just last week, one of the German Shepherds allegedly attacked a Lubbock postal carrier, sending him to the hospital where he received 100 stitches in his face.
Two days later, the other German Shepherd, allegedly, attacked a 31-year-old Lubbock woman. She underwent surgery for bites to the right shoulder and both legs.
The dogs face possible euthanization however, their owners would not face any legal repercussions.
Had this happened September 1st or later, the two dogs wouldn't be the only ones in the doghouse. Their owners could also find themselves also sitting behind bars.
The City of Lubbock is doing its part to get the word out in a 30 second spot that will start airing on local television stations next month.
"If you do have a dangerous animal and it does attack someone away from your property, then of course, you're looking at some jail time, criminal charges, being filed up to twenty years in prison if your dog attacks someone and takes their life," Director of Lubbock's Animal Control Kevin Overstreet said.
If an animal doesn't kill but seriously injures someone, its owner could face 3rd degree felony charges and up to 10 years in prison. It's not likely the judge will throw you a bone if your animal attacks another person, a reason why you should simply obey the law.
"They need to make sure their animal is secure in their home and when they do get them out that they make sure they are on a leash," Overstreet said.
Or be ready to pay the consequences.
And don't forget new state law or not, a city ordinance requires all dogs to be on a leash. If they're not, owners could receive a Class C misdemeanor and a fine up to $200
The commercials were filmed Wednesday afternoon, just 24 hours before three dangerous dog hearings here in Lubbock.
NewsChannel 11 will bring you the latest on those Thursday on the news at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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When I started this project I knew very little about him, only that he was the first Mi'kmaq baptized 400 years ago. The more information that I was able to find opened up a whole new world for me. I learned that he was a chief, that he was physically taller than the Mi'kmaq and the Europeans. He was over 100 years old when this baptism took place. Another striking thing about Membertou was that he was part of a world before contact, and when contact was brand new. He befriended the French missionaries and became very close to them. I believe there was pressure to become Catholic. At the same time, he didn't want to be separated from his ancestors so when his death was near he requested that he be buried in a traditional way.
He was a man of two worlds so you see he has a cross and a medicine pouch hanging from his neck. I painted him red ochre in colour, which is a sacred colour that the Mi'kmaq were painted for the burial ceremony. This was so they could be recognized by the creator. I wasn't trying to make a conventional portrait. I made his face a rectangle as symbolized in the traditional way; the typical portrait is a more European concept. There is a ship in the distance to remind us that the Mi'kmaq world has changed forever.
Membertou was a man that was trying to find a way to deal with a changing world. I think his baptism was a way to build an alliance that he hoped would benefit his people. I think that you cannot convert anyone one hundred percent and he never abandoned his traditional beliefs. The majority of Mi'kmaq have been Catholic for the last four hundred years, but our roots go much deeper than that and have endured for many millennia.


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By ALEX WILLIAMS
Published: August 12, 2007
ON a recent family vacation in Cape Cod, Jenny Pollack, 40, a novelist and public relations associate from Brooklyn, did something she knew she would come to regret. She did it on the spur of the moment. She did it because she felt desperate.
Besides, the giant illuminated Dasani vending machine was just standing there, like a beacon.
So, with her reusable plastic Nalgene bottles dry and her son Charlie working up a thirst in an indoor playground, she broke down and bought a bottle of water. To most people it would be a simple act of self-refreshment, but to Ms. Pollack it was also a minor offense against the planet -- think of all the oil used to package, transport and refrigerate that water.
''Something about it felt like a betrayal,'' said Ms. Pollack, who otherwise does not consider herself an ardent environmentalist. She said she decided to stop buying water after hearing friends talk about the impact of America's bottled water habit. And now she is doing what she can to spread the word.
''I've pretty much said to every single one of my friends, 'Can I tell you my spiel about bottled water?' ''
How unlikely, that at the peak of a sweltering summer, people on playgrounds, in parks, and on beaches are suddenly wondering if an ice-cold bottle of fresh water might be a bad thing.
In the last few months, bottled water -- generally considered a benign, even beneficial, product -- has been increasingly portrayed as an environmental villain by city leaders, activist groups and the media. The argument centers not on water, but oil. It takes 1.5 million barrels a year just to make the plastic water bottles Americans use, according to the Earth Policy Institute in Washington, plus countless barrels to transport it from as far as Fiji and refrigerate it.
The issue took a major stride into mainstream dialogue earlier this summer, after the mayors of San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis and New York began urging people to opt for tap water instead of bottled.
This added momentum to efforts by environmental groups like Corporate Accountability International and Food & Water Watch, which have been lobbying citizens to dump the bottle; environmental organizations had banded together in several states to pressure governments to extend bottle bills to include bottled water. Several prominent restaurateurs, like Alice Waters of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Calif., made much-publicized moves to drop bottled water from their menus.
AND so people who had come to consider bottled water a great convenience, or even a mark of good taste, are now casting guilty glances at their frosty drinks.
Daphne Domingo Johnson, a life coach who also works for a nonprofit organization in Seattle, said she used to keep a case of bottled water ''in my trunk for all times, just because I know the importance of water.'' Ms. Johnson, 35, said she thought of reusable plastic Nalgene bottles -- recently reborn as urban status symbols -- as ''just for backpackers or athletes.''
Now, after reading news reports about the debate over bottled water, Ms. Johnson said, the rare bottles she buys feel ''like a guilty pleasure.'' She helped mount an antibottled water campaign at work, posting fliers trumpeting environmental reasons why people should drink tap water instead of the free Crystal Geyser her employer provides.
She is not alone. In interviews last week with dozens of people on sun-baked streets around the country, former and current bottled water devotees showed a new awareness of the issue's complexities.
Some have already changed their ways.
Melissa Frawley, 38, a banker in Atlanta, said she recently broke her Evian habit after news reports altered her thinking. Environmentalism, she concluded, ''is sometimes an inconvenience to us all, but it is something I think we all need to do.''
Others who had not changed their habits were nevertheless feeling a new sense of guilt.
Barry Eskandani, 31, an administrative assistant in San Francisco who considers himself a connoisseur of water brands, said that lately his fellow Bay Area residents act as if ''you just killed their puppy'' if you dare throw a bottle in the garbage.
Bottled water has now overtaken coffee and milk in sales nationally, and is catching up with beer. To some, it's an affordable luxury. To others, a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
Regardless, many consider it a staple.
Over the last 15 years, the bottled water industry has been astonishingly successful in turning a product that once seemed an indulgence into a daily companion. Savvy marketers even managed to recast this mundane product as a talisman of sexiness -- Jennifer Aniston is the new face of Glac? SmartWater.
But the fickleness of fashion may be tilting against the industry.
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A 62-year-old woman accused of killing beloved Louisville resident John Breaux in a Jan. 30 roadside accident appeared briefly in Boulder County court Monday morning for a status update on her criminally negligent homicide charge.
A defense attorney for Mary Jo Anne Thomas said they need more time to discuss how to move forward with the case, and Judge Care Hoye Enichen ordered Thomas to return for another status update May 8.
Enichen told Thomas on Monday that she hopes "things get better for you."
Thomas, who a friend said suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia, broke down during a hearing earlier this month and said, "I put so many people through so much."
Her attorney told Enichen, at that time, that Thomas suffers from a "mental defect" that affects her ability to fully grasp what's happening around her.
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I'm hoping Ms. Thomas is able to get the help she needs, and I hope the Breaux family can find some peace.
Who let someone with a ""mental defect" that affects her ability to fully grasp what's happening around her." drive? If she is not responsible then the facility that was suppose to be caring for her is responsible. It sounds like the judge is concerned for Thomas's well being. Is she concerned for the Breaux's families well being? This is a remarkably hard situation but I feel the care providers, that were responsible for Thomas, really dropped the ball and they have not been charged with anything. I am just saying that I believe someone should be accountable for the taking of a persons life.
Who would you like to blame Green? God? The Cells in Thomas' brain? The people that take care of her? John for being on the side of the road at the wrong place at the wrong time? The police for not monitoring traffic more? The state for not passing laws to make driving tests more often?
If you are a christian or other religious person, you should really be listening to your preacher or such.
If not, as much as we love John, this whole thing is terrible.
I for one believe this was the plan and there was nothing we could do about it. It makes it hard when there are so many emotions involved, but realistically, do you want this woman to serve time in prison and what do you think that would serve? Do you not believe in accidents?
RIP John.
There was no plan, bad things happen to good people. If you are Christian, you should believe in "Free Will". This lady may have issues but she chose to get behind the wheel and it cost someone their life. Leniency maybe, but she should be punished.
I did not bring religion into this, that would be the previous posting to mine. I debunk the concept that there was some sort of master plan in John's death. Maybe you should read a little closer before spouting off. My guess is that you suffer from dimentia as well.
I simply meant that if she is not responsible due to dementia, then the folks that were her care providers are responsible for letting her drive.
You really are a Dick aren't you?
Why do your sort always have to bring religion and your warped perception of it into everything?
Green, I know you mean well by questioning the performance of "the folks that were her care providers."
But please understand that the people of this state vote down even tiny amounts that are earmarked for identification and care of those among us with mental health issues or other disabilities. For example Amendment 54, to increase sales tax by one penny per ten dollars to provide funding for "existing" but unfunded programs for people with developmental disabilities, went down by about 60% to 40% last fall.
In other words the people you are trying to hold accountable simply do not exist.
The fault is ALL OF OURS. We are too CHEAP to help out the weakest among us.


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Having a premature baby presents a lot of physical and emotional challenges, so it's natural -- if you're thinking of having another child -- to wonder (and perhaps worry) about your risk for a another premature birth.
Previous preterm birth is one of the biggest risk factors for having another premature infant. The risk goes up when mothers have had more than one premature birth, and goes down when mothers have a term pregnancy after a preterm birth. A mom of one preemie has about a 15% chance of having another; a mom who has had two preemies has about a 40% chance of having another; and a mom who has had three preemies has almost a 70% chance of having another premature birth.
It's important to note that these numbers only relate to moms who had a spontaneous preterm delivery. Mothers whose labors were induced early or who had a premature birth for health reasons were not included in the studies.
Of course, while it's good for you to know the realities, you may not be hinging your decision to have another child on the official data. Doing what you can to reduce the risk is what you should focus on.
What You Can do to Help Prevent a Subsequent Premature Birth
Although the risk of another preemie is significant, having one preemie doesn't mean that you will absolutely have another. Many risk factors can be reduced or eliminated before you decide to try again.
- Wait to conceive: If you've had a preemie, experts recommend waiting at least 18 months before trying to conceive again. The risk of having a second preemie is higher when pregnancies are closer together, and lower when they are farther apart.
- Stop smoking: Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of premature birth. Quitting smoking during pregnancy or before conception is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of having another premature birth.
- Treat infection early: Inflammation and infection play a role in premature birth. The exact relationship is unclear, but experts agree that any bacterial infections during pregnancy should be treated early. Antibiotics for non-symptomatic infections, though, are not recommended.
- Avoid yo-yo dieting: Women who lose a large amount of weight between pregnancies have a greater risk for premature birth during the second pregnancy. Women with a body mass index of less than 19.8 kg/m2 are also at a higher risk of preterm delivery, so maintain a healthy weight.
- Manage other health conditions: Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease all increase the risk of premature birth. Better management of these conditions can lower the risk.
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Unfortunately, medical science has not found a sure way to prevent 100% of premature births. Over the past few years, though, much research has been done on how to detect, prevent, and stop preterm labor, and some reassuring findings have been reported.
- Detection: Recent discoveries have helped doctors' ability to tell whether a woman is at risk for an imminent preterm delivery. Cervical ultrasound has great success in detecting early signs of preterm labor, and it can be used as early as 16 weeks. Other studies of the mother's blood and vaginal secretions can help predict the risk more accurately.
- Prevention with progesterone: Weekly shots of the hormone progesterone can help prevent premature birth in mothers who have had one preterm birth already. Injections are usually started between the 16th and 20th week of pregnancy, and continue until 37 weeks.
- Prevention with cerclage: A cerclage, or a stitch in the cervix, has been used for many years to prevent premature birth in women who have had one preterm delivery. Studies show that cerclage may be helpful, and more studies are underway.
- Prevention with bed rest and medication: Although doctors commonly prescribe bed rest and medications to women who show signs of preterm labor, research has not yet found that either does much to prevent premature birth. More studies are underway.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "CDC Features: Premature Birth." Accessed: October 1, 2008. http://www.cdc.gov/Features/PrematureBirth
Esplin, MD, Michael S., O'Brien, PhD, Elizabeth, Fraser, MPH, Alison, Kerber, PhD, Richard A., Clark, MD, Erin, Simonsen, RN, MSPH, Sara Ellis, Holmgren, MD, Calla, Mineau, PhD, Geraldine P., Varner, MD, Michael. "Estimating Recurrence of Spontaneous Preterm Delivery." Obstetrics and Gynecology Sept 2008 112:516-523.
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. "Premature Infant." Accessed: October 1, 2008. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001562.htm
Spong, MD, Catherine Y. "Prediction and Prevention of Recurrent Spontaneous Preterm Birth." Obstetrics and Gynecology August 2007 110:405-415.


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Ain't It Cool News has posted their set visit report and in it they provide us with the scene where Ender is assigned Commander of Dragon Army.
"[Y]ou have a habit of upsetting your commander."
Ender replies "I find it hard to respect someone just because he outranks me, sir." At this, Graff leans back in his chair, giving Ender his full attention, rocking back and forth slightly.
"That puts you in a difficult position, doesn't it? You don't like taking orders from Bonzo… perhaps you'd prefer to give them," says Graff slyly, kind of like a parent about to unveil a Christmas present. Ender is confused. "Sir?"
Graff: "How would you like your own army? Dragon Army."
Ender: "Sir, I've never heard of Dragon Army."
Graff: "We discontinued the name four years ago. No Dragon Army ever won a battle."
Ender: "Why not a new name, sir?"
Graff: "Because we already have the uniforms."
Ender: "Who will be in this army?"
Graff: "Misfits, like yourself. Outcasts who might just be brilliant with the right commander."
It should be noted that this is his transcript of the original scene he saw and that later takes may have changed it. Still a cool look into Ender's promotion into Dragon Army, though! He also mentions the scene that we see in the trailer that Khylin Rhambo confirmed on EnderCast was with him and Hailee Steinfeld.
I didn't spend much time in the Battle Room set, but I did see Hailee Steinfeld film a scene with Khylin Rhambo, who plays Dink Meeker. It's one of Ender's gambits where one person from his army is sacrificed and used as a human shield. In this case Dink is frozen into place and Petra (Steinfeld) takes his flash gun and fires John Woo style as Dink hugs her, protecting her from enemy fire.
In order to get this shot they had to get on a weird little contraption that the wire team called the lollipop. Imagine a bar stool seat attached to a long stick with one affixed wire attached at the middle. Hailee sat on the seat, Dink on the bar, his arms over her shoulders and her legs wrapped around his waist with both her arms shot out under his shoulders firing away as they float away from the enemy gate.
Dink whispers "Did you get him?" Petra smiles and says, "Oh yeah." He's looking behind her and sees their momentum is taking them on a crash course with a star and they both cringe, anticipating the impact.
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Pop Culture, located in the Medical Arts Building on Main Street, sells the frozen treats, which are made with fresh ingredients and, whenever possible, ingredients sourced from within the area.
The store sells popsicles in a number of fun and unusual flavors like cucumber mint, strawberry lemonade, spiced orange and honey, sweet potato and cold-brewed coffee, among others.
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It's been another pleasant week here at Scotland's West Coast, with frequent bursts of sunshine, warm temperatures and soft breezes bringing the streets of Oban to full life once again.
The days are getting longer and longer, allowing us more time down at the beach before witnessing the delights of a fantastic scottish sunset. With any luck we'll enjoy this weather for weeks to come.
Today: Starting off cloudy, with sunny intervals throughout the morning. Some light showers are expected from mid afternoon and will continue periodically through the evening.
Monday: Thick white cloud will remain for the entirety of the day, though things are expected to remain dry.
Tuesday: Looks to be another dry and cloudy day, with a brief patch of rain in the early evening.
Wednesday: Things predicted to turn a little overcast today causing a bit of an icy chill.
Thursday: More thick cloud to dominate, with moderate winds to accompany
Friday: Expected to remain unchanged
Saturday: The week is expected to end on a bit of a dull note, with periodic showers of rain throughout. Though some bursts of sunshine finally peak through the thick cloud.
It seems like the sun is taking a break this coming week, hiding behind an abundance of cloud and putting a hold on trips to the beach. But with the weather looking to remain mostly dry, there are plenty of other activities awaiting.
Visitors to the hotel this week may want to venture out for a spot of croquet on the lawn so you're never too far away if rain does decide to fall.
For those looking to explore all of the Eriska's wonders you may be lucky to catch a glimpse of the instillation of our first Hilltop Reserve which we're hoping to have ready for decorating by the end of next week.
After what seemed like an eternity of the weather toying with us - teasing us with the occasional day of dryness, and even a spot or two of sunshine - Scotland finally broke through the barrier into suntan-lotioning and sunglass-wearing this week, giving everyone the Easter Weekend we all hoped for!
Today: Clear blue skies all day accompanied by a slight breeze
Monday: Sunny intervals throughout, with temperatures climbing to a comfortable 16°C
Tuesday: A cloudy start to the day, clearing up late morning and remaining sunny for a large part of the afternoon.
Wednesday: Looks to be mostly cloudy, with some brief rain showers. Temperatures remaining moderately high.
Thursday: Sporadic rain showers predicted to fall throughout the day, with things drying up in the evening.
Friday: More cloud and mild wind throughout, though things expected to remain dry.
Saturday: Looks to be mainly unchanged, with thick cloud to persist.
Though we are not completely free of those pesky April showers, the week ahead offers us ample opportunity to enjoy the fresh outdoors!
Those visiting us this week are in for a real treat: the sunlight brings out the vibrant colours of the Island's flora and makes for an unforgetable sight. The Cairn, in particular, will be worth a visit to witness the incredible 360° view of Eriska's surroundings out towards the Isles of Lismore and Mull as well as Loch Creran.
If you're in the area why not go on one of the boat tours that leave periodically from Oban and Port Appin: try your luck at spotting the infamous white-tailed sea eagle, witness the wonders of the numberous ancient castles that line the shores and bask in the beauty of the surroundings from the sea.
The Easter Holidays are upon us! There were times, I'm sure, that you felt this day would never come – after what seemed like an endless winter – and now that it's here you can finally have that much needed break that you deserve! Though for those sitting at home waiting out the rain by catching up on TV in the hopes that the sun will shine once again; we implore you to resist the urge. With Spring in full swing there is ample opportunity to make the most of your break.
Believe it or not, Easter is about more than just gorging on chocolate eggs and rendering that "New Year Diet" obsolete! Here, at the bonnie West Coast, there is a whole range of activities and events to celebrate the season and so guests to the area will find themselves spoilt for choice.
Nature Walks
Being largely unspoilt by modern metropolitan culture, the West Coast adorns several scenic nature walks with viewpoints looking out to the unbeatable landscapes that Scotland has become famous for.
Spring Festival
The three-week Spring Festival, on the Isle of Colonsay, runs every year from the end of April and offers a variety of workshops, demonstrations and live music. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new quirky skills, like Stone Carving, and revel in a more traditional culture.
Trips to the Isles
A trip to the Isle's is always a nice day out: wither it's just for a couple of hours to the Isle of Kerrera for a bite to eat at their popular Seafood restaurant; a few hours with a bike to the Isle of Lismore cycling it's lengths down to the Lighthouse; or a day trip to Mull to stop by Tobermory, Duart Castle or hop over to some of the smaller Isles. For the Virtuoso's amongst us, keep an ear out for the Mull Music Festival in Tobermory, at the end of April, celebrating the best of local music.
Local Markets
With the weather subsided to a reasonable mixture of sunshine, cloud and showers the locals are beginning to come out of hibernation and very soon the ever-popular farmer markets will once again become a frequent fixture in the area. This year our neighbours down at Kintaline Farm are hosting the "Lorn Community Producers Market – Spring Fayre" on 17th April which celebrates the local food and crafts, with community organisations and fun activities throughout.
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
Well it just wouldn't be Easter without an Easter egg hunt and this year Argyll council are hosting theirs in Arduaine Gardens, near Oban, between 18th - 21st April. A great day out for the whole family as you enjoy the stunning surroundings of the gardens on your hunt for the hidden chocolate treasure!
The West Coast of Scotland's unique location offers a breathtaking alternative to the larger cities and towns, allowing you to experience the true beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
With a variety of events being hosted by the community on a regular basis, there's always something different to do and see for everyone, adding to your holiday and creating a truly unbeatable experience
Its hard to beleive we are actually in May and that the longest day is just over a montha way, however thats what British weather is all about! The weather again this week looks typical for the west coast of Scotland- Changeable with a wet influence!
Although there are some heavy clouds, a few rays of sun will be peeking through during the week. The birds are still singing, which makes you forget about the weather. Indeed this morning we were woken by the first cukoo of the year - nice to hear and reminds us of the changing seasons but by tomorrow morning we will no doubt have already heard enough!
So whats ahead this week on the weather front?
Today: A mainly dry start but cloudy with outbreaks of rain spreading east this morning, this mainly light. Brighter but showery conditions then spread east from late afternoon with some sunshine at times and bringing in a freshening southwest breeze which will stregnthen and become westerly.
Monday: A bright day with some sunny spells and blustery showers these occasionally wintry on higher ground with snow on the hills- hard to beleive it is mid May!.
Tuesday : Another day of Sunshine and showers although it will hopefully be mor eorf teh former and less of the latter!
Wedenesday : It will start cold for this tiem of year but as teh sun peaks thrugh so teh temperatuyre will rise- although bewarned that showers are styill a possibility
Thursday: A mainly dry day but some thundery showers possible in the afternoons with light winds making it seem warmer than earlier in the week.
Friday: The rather unsettled conditions are set to continue with showers and longer periods of rain.
Saturday: At last we can start to look forward to brighter and drier spells with a good deal of sunshine for teh weekends whilst condistions sdown south will remains decideley unseasonal.
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Climate change has been documented on continental scales, according to a new study published in a recent issue of Nature.
In the study in this week's journal Nature, Rosenzweig and her colleagues compiled data on about 28,800 plant and animal systems and 829 physical systems, all of which showed documented changes over the past few decades.
The study found that 95% of the observed physical changes, and 90% of the biological changes, are consistent with warming temperatures.
But what would a climate change article be without a ridiculous quote by a denyer in the blind pursuit of a "he-said she-said" story? Never fear, USA Today proudly demonstrates its lack of journalistic integrity:
Michaels says that there has been no warming since 1997 and that a recent study, also published in Nature, found that global warming isn't likely to get started again for at least another 10 years.
That would be Pat Michaels, who works at the Cato Institute, a right-wing "think-tank". Cato's funding is similar to other ideological propaganda outfits like Heartland and Independence: plenty of Big Energy money goes in, climate change opinions come out. Rosenzweig and her colleagues worked on over 29,000 systems to come to their conclusion. What kind of dataset can the Cato folks point to to back up their claim? Good luck finding it. What is the real story on warming trends? See the next piece of information below.
A very well written post at Good Math, Bad Math addresses the real story on global temperature trends. In summary fashion: Denyers can make it look like global warming stopped by using a deliberate mis-sampling of the data. Want something a little more technical? Okay, it all deals with periodic trend sampling. From the post:
That is, take every two-year interval, and compute the difference between the two years. (So, for example, to look at two year trends since 2000, you'd look at (2000-2002, 2001-2003, 2002-2004, 2003-2005, etc.) To look for strong trends in this way, you need to be sure that you're capturing the right phenomena – because climate is chaotic, if you look at a period of time that's too short, you can see a lot of noise. So, for example, you might look at every 2 year trend, every 4 year trend, every 6 year trend, every 8 year trend, and every 10 year trend.
With me so far? Guess what Pat Michaels and other denyers do. They look at all those trends, then identify the one variation that "shows" global warming "stopped". All the other samplings show something different though. But they don't include those samplings in their discussion because it doesn't fit their ideological set-up.
As Mark Chu-Carroll (post's author) points out, what denyers like Pat do is look at the data and try to figure out a way to mold it to fit their preconceived notions, which isn't what science is all about. Their habitual data manipulation is unethical and undermines any coherent, honest argument against human-forced climate change.
The US Dept. of Agriculture has released a report, "The effects of climate change on agriculture, land resources, water resources, and biodiversity in the United States".
Here is a short list of overarching conclusions (from the Executive Summary):
1. Climate changes – temperature increases, increasing CO2 levels, and altered patterns of precipitation – are already affecting U.S. water resources, agriculture, land resources, and biodiversity (very likely).
2. Climate change will continue to have significant effects on these resources over the next few decades and beyond (very likely).
3. Many other stresses and disturbances are also affecting these resources (very likely).
4. Climate change impacts on ecosystems will affect the services that ecosystems provide, such as cleaning water and removing carbon from the atmosphere (very likely), but we do not yet possess sufficient understanding to project the timing, magnitude, and consequences
of many of these effects.
5. Existing monitoring systems, while useful for many purposes, are not optimized for detecting the impacts of climate change on ecosystems.
There is plenty more in this paper. Grab a piece or two (sections divided into small pdfs) and read the important results if you can. I'll bring up important points as I make my way through it.


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EASTON, Md. - It looks like rapper 2Chainz is off the hook, for charges incurred on the way to a performance at UMES.
There are reports, the famed rapper, , who's real name is Tauheed Epps, was found not guilty of marijuana possession, after getting arrested here on the Eastern Shore earlier this year.
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An arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart that can cause the heart to pump less effectively.
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia in which the electrical signals in the atria, or the two small chambers of the heart, are fired in a very fast and uncontrolled manner.
Atrial flutter is a common type of arrhythmia, where your atria beat more quickly than they should. Although usually not life-threatening, the condition makes it difficult for your heart to pump blood efficiently.
Do cell phones interfere with pacemakers? Do ICDs need to be adjusted? Here are answers to these and other questions.
When you have heart block, there is interference with the electrical signals that usually move from the top chambers of your heart (the atria) to the bottom chambers of your heart (the ventricles), telling it when to beat. This is known as a conduction disorder.
With advances in technology, pacemakers and ICDs generally last several years and, in most cases, allow a person to lead a normal life.
A pacemaker is a small device implanted under the skin that sends electrical signals to start or regulate a slow heartbeat.
Sick sinus syndrome is a type of abnormal heartbeat, or arrhythmia. If you have this condition, you may have episodes when your heart beats very slowly, stops beating for a short while, or beats very rapidly.
Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, that affects your heart's ventricles.
Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heart rate that begins in your heart's lower chambers, or ventricles. Experts describe it as three or more heartbeats in a row, at a rate of more than 120 beats a minute.
Did you know that electrical currents flow throughout your body? Because the strongest of these travels through your heart, doctors are able to monitor your heart by placing electrical sensors on the surface of your skin. They do this by giving you an electrocardiogram -- abbreviated either ECG or EKG (from the original German spelling of the word).
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) is a type of abnormal heartbeat. If you have WPW, you may have episodes of tachycardia, when your heart beats very rapidly.
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Now that we've had over a week to digest National Signing Day and everything it comes with, it's time to analyze the recruits that could potentially make an impact next season and the ones that will take some developing before they see the field.
Tyrell Chavis, DT
Chavis was originally part of Virginia's 2012 class, but he didn't qualify academically and spent a post-grad year at Fork Union Military Academy. Because of this extra experience and the fact that he plays a position of need for the Cavs, I expect the coaching staff to give Chavis every opportunity to earn some serious playing time early in his career. He's a big kid, coming in at 6'3 and 315 lbs, which means he is physically ready for the college game. He's great at stopping the run and with some coaching, come become a fantastic player up the middle for Coach London.
Verdict: Not redshirting
Micah Kiser, LB
Linebacker was Virginia's biggest need coming into the 2013 recruiting season, and the coaching staff did a tremendous job of getting quality players at the position. Kiser had offers from schools such as Florida, Oklahoma, and Stanford, but chose to come to Charlottesville instead. After losing Steve Greer and LaRoy Reynolds, a lot of young players are expected to step up and fill those holes on the defense. If Kiser picks up the defense quickly and shows his potential, he could actually become a starter or at least factor into the linebacking rotation. If not, he can easily become a special teams contributor.
Verdict: Not redshirting
Zack Jones, WR
Virginia has built up some nice depth at the receiver position in the past few seasons, and Darius Jennings and Dominique Terrell are expected to make big jumps in production next season as they enter their junior years. Jones is a nice slot receiver prospect for the future, but I don't see any way he can get playing time this season, especially considering he's the lowest rated receiver in his own class (more on that later). He has some nice tools to work with, but he should take a year to learn the offense and get stronger.
Verdict: Redshirting
Kirk Garner, CB
Garner is another high level prospect who chose the Cavaliers over some powerhouse programs. He had offers from Florida State, Auburn, Tennessee, and Michigan State, among others. He's a physical defensive back with great man-to-man coverage skills and very good hands. He's also a perimeter player who can stop the run. He will definitely be in competition to earn some playing time in a young UVA secondary, and if he can't crack the rotation, he will be a special teams contributor.
Verdict: Not redshirting
Tim Harris, CB/S
Harris is a versatile player who can play either cornerback or safety for the Hoos. He was a consensus 4-star player and one of UVA's top targets for this recruiting cycles. He's a tremendous athlete with a lot of range, which might make him a better fit at safety. If he can come in and impress right away, he has a chance to start as a true freshman. Harris is one of the few recruits I can say for certain won't redshirt, as I feel like Mike London and Chip West will find a spot for him. He's too talented to keep off the field.
Verdict: Not redshirting
Max Valles, DE/TE
Valles is athletic enough to play wherever the staff needs him to. I think giving Tom O'Brien the athletic, blank canvas that is Max Valles and letting him develop as a tight end would be the best case scenario in this situation. He's a freak athletic with great length and good hands. He needs to add strength and improve his blocking, but if he can get into the 230ish range, he should be a great addition to the Cavaliers passing game in the future.
Verdict: Redshirting to gain strength and learn offense
Brendan Marshall, QB
Marshall has a solid frame for a quarterback (6'5, 200 lbs), but with so many quarterbacks ahead of him on the depth chart, redshirting is pretty much certain. He ran a pro-style system in high school and Virginia runs a similar style, so that should help him in the future. He will have to compete with Corwin Cutler and Grayson Lambert for playing time in the future, which is a good problem to have if you're Mike London.
Verdict: Definitely redshirting
Eric Tetlow, OT
Tetlow was a Signing Day flip from Wake Forest, adding even more depth to a position of need for the Hoos. He's a big guy at 6'6 and 290, and can play either tackle or guard. Virginia has a lot of young options up front, so Tetlow will have to make a pretty big impression early on in order to earn playing time. I expect him to redshirt and gain some strength while getting acclimated to the college game.
Verdict: Barring any surprises, he'll probably redshirt
Jack English, DE
English didn't receive the same fanfare as most of Virginia's other recruits, but he's a talented player who caught the eye of Virginia Tech and UVA before finally settling on the Hoos. He's is a pretty good athlete, having played tight end and defensive end for his high school, but unlike Max Valles, he's more likely to stick to defense in college. He needs to get stronger and improve his technique, but he has good potential for the future.
Verdict: Redshirting
Malcolm Cook, DB
Malcolm Cook has 15 interceptions in his senior year ALONE. Of those 5, he returned 5 for touchdowns. Let that sink in for a moment. This kid is a great athlete with a knack for finding the football and making big plays. After he committed to UVA, he got other offers from Penn State, Miami, NC State, and TCU. He has a good chance to earn some early playing time, whether it be on defense or special teams.
Verdict: Probably not redshirting
Taquan "Smoke" Mizzell, RB
The highest rated recruit Virginia has signed since Eugene Monroe in 2005. Mizzell is a special athlete with insanely quick feet and tremendous speed. With the departure of Perry Jones, expect Mizzell to come in and form one of the deepest backfields in the ACC with Kevin Parks and Clifton Richardson. Mizzell will also likely handle kick return and punt return duties, and Steve Fairchild will likely try to get the ball to him in space.
Verdict: Not redshirting; will likely contribute significantly as a freshman
Donta Wilkins, DT
Wilkins is a monster of a man, standing at 6'3 and 315 pounds. He showed his array of moves off the snap at the Chesapeake Bowl, where he was one of the top performers. Once he gains some functional strength and learns the defense, he'll be a nightmare for opposing offensive linemen. If he has a nice summer, he could get some early playing time, but right now, I'm leaning towards a redshirt year to develop his technique and improve his strength and conditioning.
Verdict: About 60-40 in favor of redshirting
Eric Smith, OT
Smith was another OL commit that adds even more depth to a position of need for the Cavs. He is very strong for his size and his strength shows up well in run blocking. He needs to refine his technique a little bit in pass protection, and he could eventually make the switch to guard due to his prowess in the run game. He is raw, but could become a very good player with some coaching and development.
Verdict: Redshirting
Jack McDonald, OG
McDonald is a lineman from the Northeast, so you know he's a mauler and a physical football player. He's a blue collar guy with a terrific work ethic and he plays through the whistle on every down. I think he will eventually make the move to center for the Cavaliers, as he's very smart and athletic for his size. He'll likely redshirt to gain more strength to his frame.
Verdict: Redshirting
Sadiq Olanrewaju, OT
Olanrewaju has the most potential out of any offensive lineman in this class. He's a super long and athletic tackle with quick feet and good strength. He has the potential to play left tackle in the future because he's solid in pass protection and can mirror defenders. He'll likely redshirt to gain strength and refine his technique.
Verdict: Redshirting
Zach Bradshaw, ATH
Bradshaw can either play wide receiver or linebacker in college, but will likely stick with linebacker due to the depth of the receiver position. He is a tall and athletic prospect who could stand to add some bulk to his frame. He has a nose for the football and he's fast. He could contribute on special teams, but he'll likely redshirt to learn the nuances of playing linebacker full time.
Verdict: Redshirting
Corwin Cutler, QB
Cutler is a big and physical quarterback from the 757 area that Virginia has dominated since Mike London took over. He has a big time arm and great athleticism to move in the pocket. He has a lot of potential and will likely compete for a starting job at some point in his career. He tore his ACL in the first round of the state playoffs, so he'll likely redshirt to recover from the injury and learn the offense.
Verdict: Definitely redshirting due to his ACL and depth at the quarterback position
George Adeosun, OT
Adeosun's stock exploded a few days before National Signing Day, as he went from being committed to William & Mary to having offers from several BCS teams, such as Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Kentucky. He picked the Wahoos because he wanted a school with good academics. Adeosun will likely redshirt to gain strength and polish up his skills, but he should be a solid contributor in the future.
Verdict: Redshirting
Connor Wingo-Reeves, LB/FB
Wingo-Reeves was one of the last players to commit, but he's a solid player whose position has yet to be determined. He has a terrific nose for the ball and tackling skills at linebacker, but he has the size, speed, blocking ability, and tenacity to be a factor at fullback. Either way, he should be a solid player for UVA with some development and fine-tuning to his overall skills.
Verdict: Could contribute on special teams, but will likely redshirt
Keeon Johnson, WR
Johnson has the physical tools that make coaches and scouts alike salivate. He stands at 6'3 and 200 pounds, and he runs a sub 4.5 40. He committed to UVA over North Carolina and Notre Dame, and more offers would've likely surfaced had he not committed so early. With the depth at the receiver position, I find it difficult to believe that the coaching staff wouldn't reshirt him to allow him to learn the offense and add some strength to his frame.
Verdict: Most likely redshirting
LaChaston Smith, LB
Smith was the only early enrollee for this recruiting class, so he's already on campus and will participate in spring practice in March, giving him a huge advantage over the other linebackers for early playing time next year. He's a little on the smaller side at 5'11, but he is very fast and is a hard hitter. I think he'll definitely get some playing time as a freshman, whether it be on defense or special teams.
Verdict: Not redshirting
Andre Levrone, WR
Levrone comes from the same school as Brendan Marshall and Kirk Garner. He's a stud at receiver who also had offers from USC and Auburn, but chose to stay close to home. Levrone can act as both a deep threat and a possession receiver, and with some polish, could become a very good weapon for Steve Fairchild and the UVA offense. He'll likely redshirt to learn the playbook and polish his route running.
Verdict: Redshirting


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At age 16, Rob McCullough walked into an LA Boxing gym for the first time. The teen had left home, moving from one friend's couch to another, and now finally felt like he found a place where he belonged.
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Khayriyyah Harris sees her school, Mayo Elementary in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, as a refuge from the well-known problems of young people in the city.
Joshua Grier, 12, of Upper Marlboro said he was upset that a former friend at Kettering Middle School had joined others in imitating him.
Sioux City-area schools want to ensure parents who don't speak English know how to address bullying if the issue works its way into the student's home.
Those considered popular in secondary school earned 2% more decades later than oddballs such as Napoleon Dynamite – a so-called popularity premium. So says a new analysis of data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, which follows more than 10,000 people who graduated from the blackboard jungle in Wisconsin in 1957.
The East Aurora School Board voted Friday to rescind a policy on transgender students passed just five days before. The policy aimed to protect transgender and gender-nonconforming students' right to privacy, and would have asked teachers to respect students' pronoun and name choices.
On vast green or black sheets of slate in classrooms across the country, the word bullying appears in big, bold letters.
Digital citizenship programs, focusing on safe and appropriate use of technology by students, have never been more important. In this web seminar, Mike Ribble, a consultant and author of Digital Citizenship in Schools, discussed the nine elements of digital citizenship; and Greg French, CIO of Woodford (Ky.) Schools, outlined the district's implementation. They were joined by Enterasys Director of Education Jonathan Kidwell and Director of Vertical Solutions Robert Nilsson.


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Im fascinated with mechanical movement, its patterns and sounds, the simple machines that drive it. My kinetic sculptures are minimalist forms in motion, choreographed by chance, the physics of chaos, or the whims of the viewer.
My goal is art-as-playground, art-as-toy. A sky full of passing clouds invites our imaginations. Children playing with a stick see a horse, a sword, a guitar. (Children are my best critics.)
Im influenced by Japanese design, absorbed in childhood summers with my mothers family in Tokyo. The values that inform this aestheticthe appreciation of simple functional forms, and of the material itself are important to me. I hope my work encourages them.


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According to a new medical study, one in five high school seniors have used a hookah pipe in the last year and many are naive about the risks.
"They think that it's not harmful because it passes through water and has less smoke associated with it," says Doctor Margaret Stager with MetroHealth Hospital.
Hookah smoking is unregulated by the FDA and is actually more harmful than cigarettes.
"It's been found in research that hookah smoking contains tar and nicotine and carbon monoxide levels higher than cigarette smoke," says Dr. Stager.
Also, hookah users smoke for up to 80 minutes, compared to a cigarette which may last 15 minutes.
"There may be 20 puffs with a cigarette, but there may be 200 puffs with a hookah user. There are great disparities in the amount of exposure to toxic agents," says Dr. Stager.
Another concern is that hookah bars are popping up around many college campuses.
"Many of the young adults think at least I'm not drinking, at least I'm not doing drugs, I'm in the hookah bar. When in fact, the tobacco that's being smoked there is the same addiction as the tobacco that's in a cigar or cigarette," adds Dr. Stager.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Isaiah Canaan scored 26 points, and Ed Daniel had 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead Murray State to a 71-68 victory against Austin Peay in an Ohio Valley Conference game Saturday night
Canaan made 8 of 16 from the field and 6 of 7 from the line, and Daniel shot 6 of 7 from the field and made 9 of 13 free throws for the Racers (12-4, 3-1).
Travis Betran had 27 points for the Governors (5-13, 1-3), Will Triggs scored 12 points and Anthony Campbell 10. Austin Peay beat Morehead State 84-81 in overtime on Wednesday to snap an 8-game losing streak.
Murray State led 31-29 at the half, but Betran made two free throws to grab a 53-52 lead with 6:08 left.
The Racers went ahead to stay 55-53 on Daniel's 3-point play at 5:46, although Betran's 4-point play closed it to 70-68 with 11 seconds remaining.
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VanPick of the Week: Annie (1982)
Back in the day, movie musicals were gaudy but good. People spontaneously broke out in choreographed, catchy songs, but not in an annoying Glee way. Van Pelt is a little–known gold mine for these Broadway adaptations, so where better to start than the classic tale of everyone's favorite ginger orphan? You may have seen it when you were Annie's age, but it's worth it to rediscover the "Hard Knock Life" the orphans lead in New York during the Great Depression (FDR's in it!) under the reign of Miss Hannigan (a hilarious, boozy Carol Burnett). Hannigan's scheming, along with Rooster and Lily (Tim Curry and Bernadette Peters), is as entertaining as ever and Daddy Warbucks' Fifth Avenue mansion is still awe–inspiring. So let the nostalgia take over as you hum along -— maybe the sun'll come out tomorrow.
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Leekbrook land could see hundreds of jobs being created
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By Leslie Jackson
A LARGE extension to an industrial site is being planned which could see hundred of new jobs created.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council's service delivery overview and scrutiny panel has approved a recommendation that officers work with relevant landowners and businesses in bringing forward an expansion of the existing industrial estate at Leekbrook.
The proposed site is situated on greenfield land immediately east of the Brookland Way industrial area.
The eight hectares (19.7 acres) site was given outline planning permission in September 2007. However this permission expired in September 2010.
In a report to councillors executive director of the district council, Dai Larner, said: "In 2013 the Stoke and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership approved an application for financial assistance to help deliver the additional land at Leekbrook.
"The applicant for the financial assistance is a from private sector developer.
"In order for the financial assistance to be accessed, the necessary statutory consents must be obtained and physical works commenced within a specific time scale.
"Given that the Core Strategy policy has been found sound by the planning inspector and that a time-limited offer of financial assistance has been grated, it is recommended that the council works with the relevant landowners and businesses in the area to seek their assistance in bringing forward an expansion of the existing industrial estate.
"It is also recommended that a review is completed by officers to identify the range of options open to the council to help the relevant parties deliver the additional employment land."
Leek councillor John Povey said he had concerns about the Leekbrook site as it had flash flooding.
He said: "The site would have to be carefully developed as more water is absorbed on a green field than on hard standing ground."
Councillor Andrew Hart said the site was important for Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
He said: "This is a large site. We need to make sure that we have got industrial units as there is a need in the Leek area.
"Most industrial units in the town are occupied. We want to be able to have people move into this site should it be developed."
The district council is also working towards bringing more job opportunities by developing land in the Cornhill area of the Leek.
Mr Larner added: "The Churnet Works has been largely developed, with all new high specification employment units fully let.
"Proposals are coming forward for phase one of the Cornhill regeneration area, with a planning application anticipated shortly.
"The council has played a critical role in the development of all these scheme and the resulting jobs being generated and safeguarded."


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PK: Nick Freeland, sophomore. was IU's placekicker last year, and he was good from short range but was a non-entity from long range. Freeland was 5-7 from 20-29 yards, 9-12 from 30-39 yards, but was 0-5 from 40 or longer. That's right: IU did not score a single field goal last season that was 40 yards or longer. I haven't watched practice and I have no reason to believe that the coaching staff wouldn't play the best man for the job, but I'm really surprised that redshirt freshman Mitch Ewald hasn't taken the job from Freeland. Ewald was, as far as kickers go, a blue chip recruit. He was ranked in the top 5 among all kickers nationally by ESPN and Scout, and was the #27 prospect overall in Illinois. Here's what Bill Lynch said in his press conference last Friday:
"At placekicker, it is unbelievable. We have charted every kick that (Nick) Freeland and (Mitch) Ewald have made since we started and the stats are phenomenally close, so we're not ready to declare who that guy is going to be either, which is good. Sometimes you think `they can't make a decision,' but when you're letting guys compete, I'm going to let them compete all the way up to the middle of the week. I don't think it makes a difference to declare now, because I want to keep it all going."
Nick Turner, the backup running back, will be returning kicks for IU this year. The return positions are in flux. Tandon Doss may return some, but he isn't playing tomorrow. Darius Willis is playing and is healthy, but he has been removed from the KR depth chart (permanently, I hope).


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Hercules Double IPA - Great Divide Brewing Company
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Ratings: 3,369 | Reviews: 1,486 | Display Reviews Only:
2.6/5 rDev -37%
A- Transparent amber body with thick foamy pale rust colored head. Great head retention and plenty of lacing is left behind in the glass.
S- Balanced aromas of citrus, caramel malt, toffee, and hops. Smell is rather welcoming.
T- Citrusy hops are first with a caramel malt and toffee back bone. Seems prety balanced. This is followed by a very agressive crass hop finish that lingers and lingers in the back of the palate. Nothing is at the end to balance out the hops.
M- Medium carbonation and smooth creamy body. Well done.
D- The crass hop aftertaste was over the top for me and I found it hard to enjoy. I tend to enjoy fuller more balanced DIPAs rather than agressive ones. This one just wasn't for me.
06-24-2007 16:10:12 | More by PittBeerGirl
2.63/5 rDev -36.3%
Had this last night, at $13 for a 4-pack, I was expecting something exceptional.
The color was a nice clear brown but all of GD's beers are crystal clear, so nothing special about that.
It did smell really good, I will give it that, like a boquet of hop flowers.
The taste was really disapointing, this could really benefit from being conditioned in the bottle, not just carbed and poured in. That's fine when it's from a tap fresh, but leave a dead beer in the bottle for two months (mine was bottled in Oct according to the label) and uhhhh....yeah. I didn't see any yeast sediment at the bottom and the beer was so clear it either wasn't bottle conditioned or they use a very miraculous strain of yeast.
Very biting mouthfeel, resiny from all the hops. Like chewing on hops. A little creaminess at the end, maybe but really just jagged, cloyingly bitter, resinous and biting. Flash of green followed by a jolting brown. Unpleasant.
Fairly drinkable, I worked thru the two I bought (asked the guy to half the 4pack for me because of the price) in about an hour because I wanted to get drunk and it does its job pretty well at 9% ABV, but I would not drink it again. May try it off a tap if I come across the opportunity. Horribly disappointing.
12-28-2008 21:30:06 | More by ericduran
2.63/5 rDev -36.3%
Poured from a 22 oz. bomber. Achieved a very impressive tan head. Sustained for a good while and then left a nice thick lacing. Clear amber body with tiny carbonation bubbles. The appearance was the best thing about this beer.
Wow, overhyped?
Aroma was a malty sweetness, light hoppiness, and a hint of nuts.
First tastes were of malt up front and grapefruit rinds toward the end. Alcohol (ETOH) veiled but not hidden. As the beer warmed for just a few minutes I began to taste ETOH and some bitterness, nothing else. No complexity, no subtleness, one gear.
Little carbonation, uninteresting mouthfeel.
I did not finish this beer. I kept waiting for a shift away from the ETOH flavor toward something more multidimensional but unfortunately I mostly tasted booze, not beer.
I recently enjoyed a Dreadnaught ( I do enjoy Double IPA's) and had no trouble finishing the bottle. Hercules was strong but not in a good way. Not what I expected.
05-21-2006 02:23:25 | More by Cresant
2.63/5 rDev -36.3%
Four finger tan head over a cloudy red-brown liquid. Smells pine, pith, and soapy. Oranges, tangerine, pink grapefruit. Some alcohol (with some fusel) and seashore.
Tastes potent hoppy with alcohol edge hitting in with the hops. Hop bitter is high and hop flavor is so potent the flavors take on a sourish role. Pine sol with grassy dry to boot. Wet that hits the front of the tongue is wiped immediately clear with grassy hops, edgy alcohol and too strong carbonation. Gritty hop bits into the papillae in the aftertaste turning the alcohol and hops into a fusel mess. WTF is all the hype of this crap. Light body and overcarbonated.
01-17-2009 03:27:42 | More by mentor
2.68/5 rDev -35.1%
Draft pour into a half-pint goblet at Whole Foods in Tustin.
A: Clear, light amber color with one finger of off-white foam head. Moderate lacing remains on the glass. Bubbles are visible rising in loose streams from the bottom and sides of the glass.
S: Toasted bread, earth, and dark vinous fruit constitute the bulk of this beer's smell. Occasional whiffs of pine foliage, caramel, and fusile alcohols break through (the latter dissipating after a few minutes).
T: Begins sweet, with intense pale and caramel malts soon joined by dark, treacly citrus hop aromatics. The middle remains hoppy, but some astringency and cloying soapiness also emerge. The finish dries out somewhat, with moderate bitterness and grapefruit peel lingering. The flavor of pure alcohol never really stands alone, although it may play a part in creating some of the less desirable qualities found here.
M: Medium viscosity, syrupy on the palate, with moderate carbonation whose presence is felt too noticeably.
D: This DIPA has a lot going on, but some of its sensory qualities are problematic. Flavor-wise it is big but not satisfying--the kind of strong ale that fatigues the palate almost after a single sip. In its defense, it probably pairs with savory food better than some other more noteworthy examples of the style. Within its style Hercules treads near to the barleywine border, cultivating dark flavors over bright--it will not be mistaken for a West coast IPA. It is similar in this sense to Ninkasi Tricerahops or Avery Maharaja, although both are superior efforts to this.
12-14-2010 06:07:18 | More by beagle75
2.68/5 rDev -35.1%
I had this beer on a rainy sunday afternoon today. It began hopefully when i poured the beer in a nice dutch beerglass.
A nice light cooper couloured head with a very nice colour of the beer.
The first sip of the beer made me uncomfortable. My first thought was that the beer was not OK. Tried a few more sips and then the beer gave more feeling in my mouth.
Only....i'm a bit dissapointed. The beer looks good but the tasts does not come along.
This beer gets a lot of high revieuws and i an wondering why. Better luck next time.
11-22-2009 18:15:32 | More by Brabander
2.73/5 rDev -33.9%
Out of a bottle at Haven in Orange, CA.
Raul does not approve! Nasty! Nasty! Nasty!
So this is one of those Least Coast IPA's. Or is it a Strong Ale? Because Raul cannot tell. If Raul wants himself a bottle of strong ghetto syrup, he'll get himself a bottle of Old English. The homeboys gave this a 99!? Either way, Raul vows never again. Rather step in fresh doo doo'd kitty litter than suffer through this nastiness again.
Now back to a fresh, hoppy, pineapple blasted BEST Coast IPA.
*Raul was a bit ignant when he wrote this review. Now well versed in the wide world of craft from all regions, Raul vows to try young Hercules again.
12-26-2012 21:19:47 | More by RaulMondesi
2.75/5 rDev -33.4%
03-10-2014 22:58:44 | More by Userme59
2.75/5 rDev -33.4%
03-13-2013 22:45:00 | More by chippo33
New Jersey
2.75/5 rDev -33.4%
04-13-2013 02:26:04 | More by RollTide7
North Carolina
2.75/5 rDev -33.4%
09-25-2013 23:59:36 | More by CottomanEmpire
2.75/5 rDev -33.4%
08-27-2013 23:49:42 | More by Anvilfarm
2.75/5 rDev -33.4%
06-27-2014 22:13:15 | More by rderedin
2.76/5 rDev -33.2%
Just recently started getting Great Divide here, so I was very excited to try this beer. Poured from a 12 oz. bottle with a bottling date of 9/13/13.
A: Relatively clear, orange/amber liquid with about 1 finger head. Not bad looking, but nothing special either.
S: This is where it started to fall apart for me. I spent maybe 5 minutes trying to get a good feel for the aroma of this brew because it just seemed so off from what I expected. I get a very faint whiff of citrusy fruity hops and...almost nothing else. The only other aroma I could get off of it reminded me of piss. I hate saying that, but it was the first thing that came to mind every time I tried.
T: There was no redeeming quality here unfortunately. Bitter, piney hop taste followed by a huge caramel malt flavor. The bad part came in the finish which tasted like soap...not a little either, more like the flavor you would get from accidentally getting dishwashing liquid in your mouth.
M: Not a bad mouthfeel, but with all the bad flavors going on, I just wanted to swallow it quickly without thinking too much about it.
O: I cant believe this beer was as bad as it was. If this is what it is supposed to taste like, I have no idea how the ratings are so high. I'm going to try to track down a fresh bottle and re evaluate this, because what I drank doesn't seem like what everyone else is drinking...at least I really hope not.
10-21-2013 22:39:47 | More by Mattyb79
2.78/5 rDev -32.7%
Caramel amber in color, the pour yields a sticky head that produces some really solid lacing. Unfortunately, this is about where the highlights of this beer end.
The aroma and flavor are both incredibly disappointing, as sweet and cloying caramel malts dominate both the nose and the palate. It doesn't taste like an old IPA with faded hops, so I wonder if there ever were any hops in there to begin with. There is virtually no bitterness to balance the malt base. Luckily, the booze is subdued, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to finish it. This is by far a better barleywine than it is a DIPA.
Just disappointing. I figured that out of a keg, the perennial disappointment of this beer would finally end, but it just didn't come together. I don't expect to buy this again.
12-24-2011 02:13:19 | More by NittanyBeerFan
2.78/5 rDev -32.7%
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a nonic.
Pours a red-amber color with two fingers of head that retains and laces well. The beer has very high clarity for the style. Aroma isn't blasting with hops, but instead well-balanced with hops, citrus, pepper and surprisingly nutty malts. The taste on this? Eh. This is a fairly fresh bottle, but the malts and alcohol really take front and center here, with a bit of a peppery kick. The hops are kicked to the background, giving this much more of a barelywine flavor. And not a great barleywine either. With only a month and a half of age on the bottle, this is a little silly.
The mouthfeel is nice enough, it's fairly full-bodied and a bit less carbonation than I'd like. The drinkability is a bit below average, I found this glass a bit of a slog. The high ABV isn't doing this brew any favors. A below-average DIPA that I'd struggle to recommend.
03-31-2011 05:24:43 | More by shand
New York
2.78/5 rDev -32.7%
This was poured out of a 22oz bottle.
Out of the bottle I was very impressed. There was an off white cream head that stuck around for a while. The color was a dark amber to copper tone.
The aroma was great! It had a complex malt-hop mix that was different than most DIPA's that are all hops aroma.
The taste was heavy and unimpressive. I most of the flavors melded together into an indistinguishable burn. I think there were some hints of pine, but they were all quickly erased by the harsh alcohol burn. Too much.
Mouth feel was thick and heavy. This drank like a stout and overstayed it's welcome on my tongue.
IMHO Great Divide pushes towards some great big beers, but needs to learn when to say when. I had a Saranac High Peaks side by side with this, both DIPA's and there was no comparing the two. One was thick heavy and a struggle to get down, the other smooth and full of character. I recommend the Saranac HP for anyone looking for a good DIPA.
*I need to disclose that I live in Syracuse (not far from Utica where Saranac is brewed) so I am always a little bias towards the home town brew.
06-19-2007 01:49:25 | More by cnybrewblog
2.8/5 rDev -32.2%
This beer is 100% about the hops and bitters.
From the label (which is the whole Arrogant Bastard brag thing done in a slightly more tasteful way) to the extreme aftertaste - the only thing here is intense hops. It's not even too hoppy for me; it's just that that is all there is. I question this.
What I do not question is the amazing way they packed 10% abv into this puppy, which tastes otherwise like a regular old IPA that you'd always pass up. So, I'm conflicted, but there are cheaper ways to buy mega boozy IPA's.
09-02-2010 00:07:24 | More by sellmeagod
2.83/5 rDev -31.5%
Appearance - slightly dark orange beer. Thick creamy head like lather is very sticky, leaving a thin blanket of lace behind.
Aroma - frangrant - orangey, piny, some malt aroma fighting through the intense hop nose as well.
Taste - good malt presence. Sharp bitter hops, combined with a high alcohol level, make a hot and harsh impact on the palate. Feels raw and boozy, needs more taste and less hootch. Too medicinal, but getting in some of the bottom sediment from the bomber gives it a needed boost of sweetness. Completely stands up to some spicy tamales as expected. Letting it warm up helps balance-wise. The ups and downs kind of cancel each other out on this one, leaving me with an impression more of the downs.
Mouthfeel - nicely smooth and creamy, leaves a pleasant residual to help fight off that alcohol burn.
Drinkability - too mixed up for me to get into and enjoy.
05-04-2005 16:49:56 | More by brewdlyhooked13
2.83/5 rDev -31.5%
Hercules Double IPA
Great Divide Brewing Company
Imperial IPA
12 oz bottle, bottled August 05, 2010 poured into a Bell's tulip on September 18, 2010.
Appearance 4.5/5
Clear, orange red, with an off white head and medium head retention. Some sticky lacing. Looks almost oily! The head and lacing were sub par but so was my pour so I am going to give it benefit of doubt.
Aroma 4/5
Nice hop aroma in the nose: tropical fruit, mango to be precise; grassy-piney as well. Some malty sweetness is present but it's hard to pinpoint it... perhaps caramel?
Taste 2/5
Fruity to begin. Malts and hops play well together towards that. That's the only good part of the taste. Some medium bitterness is the middle. Malts don't hold up until the end. For a DIPA, no hops in here, no malts either. Warming. Dry finish. The taste is average. The aftertaste is just bad.
Mouthfeel 3/5
Thin. Not cloying. The slight warming is welcome. Carbonation is medium.
Drinkability 3/5
Goes down easy but the body cannot support the alcohol and the aftertaste is just bad.
Disappointing, and I cannot blame it on the bottle because the aroma was good. Somehow this reminds me of an adjunct lager at the end.
09-19-2010 04:02:33 | More by tewaris
2.85/5 rDev -31%
A - Dark amber coloring with a decent head which hung around as expected
S - Funky, sweaty hop smell with fruity citrus finishing
T - Deep, throaty malt profile that stays on the lower half of the tongue. Different than most DIPAs I've had, not as hoppy as I expected
M - Unexpected action on the roof of the mouth considering the sub-par taste
D - Very drinkable considering the 10% ABV, though not something I'd have a substantial amount of
12-04-2010 08:40:08 | More by ebin6
2.85/5 rDev -31%
Great appearance, tons of velvety lacing the whole way. That's about all I was impressed with with this beer though. Both smell and taste were pure hops. Boatloads of citrusy and piney hops. I tasted hardly any malt whatsoever, and very little alcohol. Mouthfeel was very harsh as well, not at all creamy like I look for in a double IPA. I could barely finish my pint.
06-01-2005 19:32:36 | More by PatYoda
New York
2.88/5 rDev -30.3%
Poured from a 12oz bottle into a Samuel Adams Perfect Pint Glass. Bottle date of June 16, 2011.
A: Beautiful amber color. Aggressive pour leads to a slowly building coppery tinted white head that measures in about 1.5 fingers high. Lots of sticky lacing up and down the glass.
S: Malt-forward in the nose, not a ton of hops. This thing is only 2 months old and already it feels like it's lost freshness. The alcohol is present for certain.
T: Follows the nose directly. Malt-forward, poorly balanced and pretty hot. Really disappointing flavor.
M: Hop bitterness is here and finally this is like the IIPA that I like but it's too little, too late.
O: A solid disappointment but I'm chalking this one up to lack of freshness. I'll revisit with a bottle that's as fresh as possible.
08-22-2011 22:09:00 | More by suspect
2.9/5 rDev -29.8%
Pours light copper with a thick head that gradually provides very attractive lacing down the side of the glass. On the nose, this beer puts its sweet side forward: some butterscotch, honey, and a bit of breadiness with citrus and floral notes playing a supporting role. Mouthfeel is too thick, bordering on full-bodied, with only some mild carbonation preventing this from being a beershake. The taste leads with a one-note caramel sweetness that lingers until the beer falls apart at the finish. The finish is too alcoholic for my tastes which provides an acidity that unpleasantly combines with the intensely bitter hop coda. I love a DIPA bomb as much as the next guy, but this is bad combo that's so strong it stays on the palate until you're halfway through your next beer. I'm going to revisit this beer in case I got a bad bottle, but my first impression is that this beer is a bit unbalanced and the finish is a plain 'ol mess.
07-30-2009 01:38:24 | More by chicagobeerriot
2.93/5 rDev -29.1%
Me and ShakeyHands splittin a bomber
Looks like a beer
Smells like candied pineapples from a trail mix bag
What's going on here? Very off balance, deisel, and fairly unpleasant. Past experiences with this beer not confirmed. Hops drowned out in a bitter, murky mess.
Either I'm not myself, or this beer's a bummer.
03-28-2009 03:06:52 | More by BarrytheBear
Hercules Double IPA from Great Divide Brewing Company
92 out of 100 based on 3,369 ratings.


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The school board gave Superintendent Tony Tata the authority to add 10 minutes to each school day for the 2011-12 school year.
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The number of required instruction hours would also increase 2.5 percent to 1,025 hours annually.
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School administrators initially proposed starting school five minutes earlier and ending it five minutes later.
But the board chose to add all 10 minutes to the end of the day after school board member Deborah Prickett said she didn't want to make high school students come to class any earlier in the morning.
The state board scheduled a conference call meeting for Friday to discuss how to handle waiver requests.
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