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Posted December 23, 2006
Q. How can I keep the Christmas spirit alive all year long? -- A.W., Apalachicola
A. The poem Christmas Spirit, by Karl Green, offers guidance for keeping the Christmas spirit alive throughout the year.
in the high notes
of hope,
in our tempo
of generosity,
in the beauty
of harmony,
The Christmas Spirit is remembered
in our refrains of love.
Have hope; believe in the birth of new ideas and experiences that shape your life and enrich your family.
Bring forth your generosity to serve others. Care for the poor. Give to the needy and to those you love from the bounty of your heart.
During Christmas, create harmony in your spirit, and in your home, workplace and community.
Remember to bring forth a profound love that abounds the whole year through.
In every family, Christmas traditions grow and small joys take on a special meaning. This year, celebrate and acknowledge with your family the sentiments of Christmas and discuss the values you treasure most.
Invite your friends and family to carry the spirit of this holiday into the New Year.
"The spirit of Christmas fulfils the greatest hunger of mankind," author Loring A. Schuler believes.
The great charm of this season is the spirit of warmth, generosity and good will that is always welcome everywhere.
May peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing throughout the year!
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SOHH Whatcha Think: Lawsuit Back: Did Kanye West Steal His Grammy-Winning Song From This Guy? [Listen To The Audio & Speak]
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011 12:05AM
This is becoming the lawsuit that will never end: It seems Vincent Peters will not rest until he gets what he feels is owed to him in a case where he claims rap icon Kanye West stole his song and repackaged it as the Grammy-award winning hit, "Stronger."
In a recent interview Vincent explained how his song fell into the hands of Kanye.
"My song (which is also titled "Stronger") was written in the summer of 2006. It was a little bit of a different feel but the overall concept was pretty much the same. I gave it to John Monopoly, who, at that time, was the president of GOOD Music. And everybody at GOOD Music had to give a Yay or Nay on the project and that was one of the songs."(The Jasmine Brand)
The Nietzsche Factor
ABOVE: According to Mr. West, from this guy, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Nietzsche has been dead for over 100 years, but many contemporary scholars agree that his work continues to drip swagoo.
Kanye West, who was facing lawsuit from a man called Vincent Peters who claims that Ye stole his idea for his hit song "Stronger", cited Nietzsche as his influence for the song idea in a brief his legal team submitted last week. Kanye, claims that he got the idea for "Stronger" from the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's dictum-- "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Both Peters and Ye's song are based off this idea. Kanye's attorney said the following on it, "it would create a dangerously low threshold for establishing copyright protection over otherwise commonplace words and phrases."(Hot New Hip Hop)
The case marches on, as Peters' lawyers are once again set to speak before the judge later this month.
"I think we have to file something on the 19th of this month, and then at that point, the court will have everything it needs. And then my lawyers and his lawyers will have to go in and make oral arguments in front of the judges. And then it's decided from there."(The Jasmine Brand)
You can check out quick snippets of both songs back-to-back here, for the record, there are a few similar lyrics, but that happens a lot in Hip Hop, don't think Yeezy actually stole the guy's song. SOHH Watcha Think -- will Yeezy be forced to pay up this time?
Before you roll out, peep this new track by Common featuring John Legend titled, "The Believer."
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Funeral for church organist
The family of Alan Greaves, the church organist who died after being attacked on Christmas Eve, want as many people as possible to go to his funeral. So many mourners are expected at St Saviour's Church in High Green, Sheffield, that a large TV is being installed outside the church.
Mr Greaves, who was 68, was on his way to the church to play the organ at the Christmas Eve service when he was attacked. He died in hospital three days later.
Mr Greaves left his wife, Maureen, four grown up children and he was a grandfather. A retired social worker, he played the piano for a nearby primary school and he and his wife set up a local food bank. Two men have been charged with his murder.


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Bipartisan Members of Maryland Congressional Delegation Meet with Army Corps of Engineers for Annual Update
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan Members of Maryland's House Delegation met today with Army Corps of Engineers Colonel J. Richard Jordan, III, Commander of the Baltimore District, for an update on the Corps' projects in Maryland, including Baltimore Harbor and Channel dredging; restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, the Anacostia Watershed, and Poplar Island; and Chesapeake Bay oyster recovery efforts.
Participating in today's meeting were Congressmen John Sarbanes, Steny H. Hoyer, Elijah E. Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Andy Harris, and John Delaney.
"The Baltimore Army Corps of Engineers is a tremendous asset. From keeping commerce flowing at the Port to restoring sensitive wetland ecosystems, the experts at the Corps have made tremendous contributions to our state," said Congressman John Sarbanes. "We must provide them with the resources they need to perform their work."
"From dredging the Port of Baltimore so that we can ensure its continued viability to restoring the Chesapeake Bay, local watersheds, and the oyster population, the Army Corps of Engineers plays a significant role in preserving our environment, maintaining our state's economic competitiveness, and ensuring the livelihood of thousands of Marylanders," stated Congressman Hoyer. "I thank Colonel Jordan for joining us today to discuss these projects, and I will continue working with the Maryland delegation to secure the needed funding to continue the Corps' work in the Fifth District and throughout Maryland."
"Treasures like the Chesapeake Bay and the Baltimore Harbor are not just the pride of Maryland, they are shared by us all," Congressman Cummings said. "Together we are responsible for protecting them for future generations. I thank the Army Corps of Engineers for all they do to preserve our essential natural resources, and I look forward to working with them as we continue efforts to clean up the Bay and our state's waterways."
"It was great to meet today with Colonel Jordan and the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss their plans for the upcoming year and needs for FY14. I look forward to continuing to work with the Corps to restore the Chesapeake Bay and maintain the Port of Baltimore, both of which are vital economic resources in our state," said Congressman Van Hollen.
"Here in Maryland, the Army Corps of Engineers supports jobs by keeping our harbor clear for ships and our Bay clean for fish," Congressman Ruppersberger said. "The Corps has also built cutting-edge facilities on Maryland bases that will enable our service members to help protect our nation for years to come. Team Maryland remains committed to providing them with the resources they need to continue contributing to the region's economic stability when we need it most."
"The Chesapeake Bay represents thousands of jobs for those on the Eastern Shore, so ensuring its vitality is a top concern of mine in Washington," said Congressman Harris. "I was glad to meet with the Army Corps of Engineers today to be updated on the progress being made to continue ensuring that the Bay will support the livelihoods of so many on the Eastern Shore."
"I was pleased to meet with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and learn more about the important work they are doing across Maryland," said Congressman Delaney. "The work done by Corps of Engineers is essential to maintaining our infrastructure and helping our economy grow. I thank Colonel Jordan for meeting with us and will continue to work with my colleagues in the Maryland delegation to support their efforts."
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The Arizona Cardinals have a quarterback problem. It's not exactly a secret that John Skelton and Ryan Lindley have not taken advantage of the opportunities they have been given this season. What does remain a secret, however, is Kevin Kolb's strong level of play in 2012. Kolb's season was hindered in large part due to the lack of talent (recognition) on the offensive line. As the season has progressed, coach Ken Whisenhunt has gotten a better idea of who to start and who to sit. Arizona will obviously need to use the draft to bolster their offensive line. Guards, centers and tackles are recognized the league over as the important players in any offense. Even if you have Adrian Peterson on your team, it doesn't mean anything if he's getting hit in the backfield. Likewise, if you have a capable quarterback who is always getting hit, your team will likely having a losing season because, let's face it, players like Kirk Cousins coming off the bench to lead their team to victory usually proves to be the exception, rather than the rule. Backup quarterbacks are most often just roster-fillers. These are guys who can check it down and hand the ball off when called upon to do so.
This is true for most teams, just not the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals have suffered a plethora of quarterback injuries in Ken Whisenhunt's tenure that the team needs to have two (or even three) players who can start at any given time. This is the approach taken by the Seattle Seahawks with Matt Flynn and Russell Wilson, as well as the San Francisco 49ers with Colin Kaepernick and Alex Smith. The Cardinals will have to follow suit if they want to compete in the NFC West. This will mean investing high draft picks in a quarterback and/or shelling out big money contracts for guys to play on the bench.
I am of the opinion, unlike many other people who have written about the Cardinals, that Kevin Kolb should remain with the team. He has yet to play a 16-game season, but this is not due to his lack of toughness or his lack of development. So far, he is the only quarterback since Kurt Warner who appears capable of improving his game over time. Expect him to be a better quarterback in 2013. The only issue is his health. With that in mind, I'd like to show you five quarterbacks who I believe are capable of making a significant difference for the Cardinals in 2013.
1. Kyle Orton
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Kyle Orton is currently the backup for the Dallas Cowboys. He was benched in the 2011 season for the Denver Broncos for turning the ball over nine times in five games. (That sounds a lot like what Kurt Warner did with the New York Giants, doesn't it?) During this timeframe, he went 1-4 as a starter, though it must be noted three of those games were decided by one score or less. Due to a bad Broncos defense and a poorly-designed offensive gameplan, Orton was forced to throw it early and often. He can be a gunslinger, but he works best as a game manager. He excels in a team that plays good defense and runs the ball often.
While Orton may not reach the pro bowl any time soon, he is a player who can help his team reach the playoffs. While he is signed to a three-year contract with the Cowboys, it is likely that he would jump at the chance to compete for a starting job, rather than remain entrenched as a backup to Dallas golden child Tony Romo. Dallas paid him a 5 million dollar signing bonus, largely to feel safe in case Romo got injured. He is due 1.35 million next year, and, not having started too many games in the last two years, it is likely that the Cardinals won't have to break the bank to sign him.
2. Tim Tebow
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Rex Ryan refuses to start Tim Tebow. Tebow says he wants to go somewhere he is appreciated (although he would remain a media darling by staying in New York). Tebow plays more like a running back than a quarterback. Starting him on offense would require Arizona to run a heavy run-first offense, something they are more than capable of with the trio of Beanie Wells, LaRod Stephens-Howling and William Powell. Individually, these three running backs haven't opened any eyes, but their skill sets are unique enough that the run attack would be varied enough to be effective, should they all play together. In addition, Patrick Peterson has been taking snaps on offense. The Cardinals are capable of running the Tebow offense, if they choose to do so.
Signing Tebow would likely require another offensive coordinator, as the current OC Mike Miller has appeared clueless when it comes to utilizing his players in the most efficient way possible. Tebow wants to start, and there are a few teams in the NFL that need a starter. The Cardinals are one of them. This may be a match made in heaven or a disaster waiting to happen. Either way, we do know that the Cardinals are capable of mounting comeback victories in close games, something Tebow specializes in. A returning Ray Horton as the defensive coordinator should provide Arizona with a lot of opportunities in the red zone. This is where Tebow excels.
3. David Carr
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David Carr appears content to be the backup of the New York Giants, who won the Super Bowl. Whether he would make a good starter or not remains to be seen, as he has not started a game since 2007. In that season, he played for the anemic Carolina Panthers who were grasping at straws for a quarterback. In his last full season in 2006, playing for the Houston Texans, he completed 68.3 percent of passes but threw for under 3000 yards. He only managed 11 touchdowns that year.While this was Andre Johnson's breakout year, the Texans had no other talent around Carr. Ron Dayne led the team in rushing with 612 yards. Eric Moulds, then one year away from retirement at age 33, provided little help in drawing double coverage away from Johnson. Kevin Walters and Owen Daniels had not yet come into their own.
Moreover, Carr had the misfortune of playing for a new franchise team. They played their first year in 2002 during which Carr was sacked 76 times in 16 games. He was then sacked 68 times in the 2005 season. While it may be unfair to ask a quarterback who played behind a bad offensive line to come to play for another team who has a bad offensive line, Carr is another game-managing quarterback who throws for accuracy and likes short passes. He is by no means the gunslinger Ken Whisenhunt likes to have. However, as a backup behind Kevin Kolb, he will not embarrass himself if called upon to play.
4. Dan Orlovsky
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A career backup, Dan Orlovsky's claim to fame is running out of the back of his own end zone in the midst of a brutal 2-14 season from the Colts in 2011. Ideally, if Jim Caldwell had not insisted on starting the atrocious Curtis Painter, Orlovsky would have been able to show what he could do with a full season. In the five games he started, he won two of them and lost two others by a one-score deficit. His 81.1 completion percentage and 353 yards against the New England Patriots in week 13 of 2011 made him the darling of fantasy leagues everywhere. He finished the 2011 season with a 63.2 completion percentage.
His position in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers isn't likely to change based on staring quarterback Josh Freeman's continued effectiveness. Freeman might not make the pro bowl, but the starting job is his to lose. Tampa Bay's faith in Orlovsky is such that the team only has him as the sole back-up for Freeman. While Orlovsky has yet to play a full season of NFL football, there are many backups out there who could do far worse than him. Currently signed to a two-year contract with the Buccaneers, the team will owe him 1.5 million dollars next year, a price they may not be willing to pay when they already have their quarterback situation resolved.
5. Alex Smith
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Alex Smith did everything right for the 49ers. He led the team to the NFC Championship game, where he posted a 97.6 quarterback rating and forced an overtime period by leading a game-tying field goal drive with 5:36 left in the fourth quarter. While the 49ers lost the game, Smith did everything he could to help the team win. Since then, Alex Smith played so well in 2012 that he can still win the passer rating title. Statistically, he has performed better than teammate Colin Kaepernick, but the 49ers have started Kaepernick because they want to go with the hot hand. In reality, I suspect Kaepernick's ability to connect with wide receivers compared against Smith's preference for tight end Vernon Davis had a lot to do with it.
Signing Smith will mean building around him. This means a strong offensive line and a strong running game. Smith's best friend on the 49ers was running back Frank Gore. The 49ers ran the ball so much that they'd even call in Kaepernick to run it out of the backfield. The Cardinals have to be willing to commit to the run if they use Smith, since he is an accurate passer who doesn't light up the scoreboard. He is capable of making all the throws, but the 49ers have preferred to dominate time of possession, which has limited Smith's opportunities.
The only problem: Alex Smith is on contract with the 49ers for a base salary of 7.5 million dollars in 2013. It is unlikely that they would trade him to the Arizona Cardinals given that the two teams play in the NFC West. If Arizona does acquire him, it will be through free agency, which will likely mean cutting Kevin Kolb loose. In the end, the 49ers may decide to keep Alex Smith. But if he can be signed, he will instantly propel any lackluster team to a playoff contender, provided the coaching staff knows what to do with him.
5 Quarterbacks to Ignore
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Michael Vick. Do I need to elaborate? Vick is on the wrong side of 30. He holds on to the ball way too often, takes too many hits and turns the ball over far too much. Andy Reid might like him, but Vick's best shot of starting again is for a team like the Jacksonville Jaguars who will need to cut Blaine Gabbert and start from scratch with their quarterbacks.
Kirk Cousins. Cousins had a few good games with the Washington Redskins. The book is completely wide open with him. Signing him to a big deal and expecting him to start is a risky proposition simply because no one knows what they will be getting out of him in the long-term. His name will be bandied about in the post-season, but my guess is the Washington Redskins will make every effort to retain Cousins given that Robert Griffin III plays a physical form of football in which he risks injury on a regular basis.
Mark Sanchez. Sanchez should be released by the Jets at the of the season. If they decide to retain his services, they are welcome to him. He is an inaccurate passer who turns the ball over. If the Cardinals want a player like that, I'm sure Skelton and/or Lindley would be glad to return for 2013.
Jason Campbell. Campbell is the Bears' insurance policy against Jay Cutler getting injured. Campbell may think he can help a team to get to the playoffs by checking it down thirty times a game, but if so, he's mistaken. In 2011, the Oakland Raiders outright benched him in favor of oft-injured quarterback Bruce Gradkowski.
Matt Cassel. The Chiefs have lost all faith in Cassel. The talent is around him on the team, and Cassel does have two good seasons to his credit, even if they didn't happen recently. Whether the losing atmosphere in Kansas City negatively affected his play, or whether he just doesn't have it anymore, Cassel will more than likely not be starting in the NFL in 2013. I expect him to be backing up for a team like the Eagles or Browns.
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Following TGS and ignoring my essay, I decided to post a temporary placeholder to help out until Evan or Mike are can post a game recap. After the jump, I will talk about why Duhon is arguably the best point guard coming off the bench. I hope everyone gets my sarcasm without the troll face....
The Good :
According to NBA, every starter got at minimum +9 in +/- and we outrebounded them 46-33.
PG Jameer Nelson, who has played poorly for the majority of the seaon, contributed to the win with 10 assists while shooting 3-6 to score 8 points.
PG Chris Duhon, who should be a D-League mascot, played one of his "better" games finishing the night 4-5 from beyond the arc to score 12 points.
The Eh :
F/C Glen Davis should be averaging 10-15 points off the bench with " Will not shoot" Duhon and arguably the worst bench in the NBA. He scored only 2 points but took 5 shots to score and his airballs deserve a mention practically every game.
The Bad:
The team commited more turnovers and shot a team average of about 59% from the free throw line but Hack-A-Howard worked well as he was 6-14 from the line.
C Daniel Orton deserves a mention every night until he proves he should be on the roster. Yes, he suffered a season ending injury and was a late round pick but the guy should to be out performing "Airball" Davis ( Way cooler than Big Baby) or at least doing better than garbage time in the Magic's occasional blowouts. In Januray when we decided it was better to make him a UFA here's a comment from a OPP fan.
Another smashing success for Otis.


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Mayoral Candidate Forum on the Future of Food in NYCThe New School - The Auditorium (66 West 12th Street, New York, NY) Map it Free
This year is an important election year for food. New Yorkers' awareness of every aspect of the food system has never been greater and, in the past decade, significant progress has been made in improving it. This election is an opportunity to reflect on the progress we've made, but also to recognize what is left undone.
Because a Mayor who understands the importance of food is critical to achieving a healthier, fairer, more sustainable, more affordable, and economically stronger food system, join BFC and several of the city's leading food systems, anti-hunger organizations and institutions convening a Mayoral candidate forum on the future of food in New York City.
The forum will be moderated by Marion Nestle, award-winning author and Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University.
This event offers our city's and our region's food communities – that's you! — the opportunity to come together and engage mayoral candidates, learn their positions on food issues, and inspire them with a vision for a better food system.
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The fifteenth forum of the Sustainable City Series, HEALTH AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, will be held on Thursday, February 24 beginning at 6:00 pm at Glassworks, 815 W Market St. Join us as DPZ Charlotte Director Tom Low and Nashville Health Impact Assessment Coordinator Jimmy Dills explore tools and techniques for examining and creating healthy, sustainable communities through our built environment.
Ramsi's Café on the World will be providing food for the event and coffee will be provided by Heine Brothers Coffee. This event is free to the public, however space is limited and a RSVP is required. Contact the Urban Design Studio at 587-7015.


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Ultimate car by Bob in California on 08/13/2007. Trim: 2005 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, Owned 2 years.
Pros: comfortable, easy to drive. Look great, feels great. Everything with in easy reach. love it.
Cons: maintenance check are time consuming due to all the covers under the hood and under frame. I understand the purpose of the covers, but...
Overall review: Excellent car and a pleasure to dive on extended trips.
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You MUST Test-Drive This Car Before Purchasing an S-Class or 7-Series by Sal Collaziano from West Palm Beach on 09/10/2005. Trim: 2005 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: This vehicle does everything right. Do NOT be naive and listen to Mercedes and BMW owners who put down this vehicle. Drive the Lexus LS430 and see for yourself. LS stands for Luxury Sedan - and an incredible luxury sedan it is. It's extremely quiet, comfortable, relaxing, accommodating and powerful. Yes, this car is fast. While it has a lower horsepower rating than the Mercedes S430 and S500, it accelerates BETTER. I'm not kidding. Do the research. If you're looking for a luxury car, do not pass up a test drive in the Lexus LS430. There's nothing bad about the fact that Toyota builds this car. This is one Toyota-made vehicle that's stealing sales from Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Cadillac, etcetera.
Cons: The only thing about the Lexus LS430 that I'm not crazy about is the styling. Now don't get me wrong - it's a nice-looking automobile. This car turns heads everywhere I go. I think anyone can admit that the styling isn't up to par with Mercedes, BMW or even Cadillac - but it's NOT a bad-looking vehicle. When people see this car, they stare. They know what it is - the top of the line Lexus that everybody's talking about. Okay, maybe there's another thing not 100% perfect. The handling isn't exactly inspiring. But at the same time, it's not bad at all. Don't let anyone tell you that the Lexus LS430 feels like a boat. It's nothing like that. Now if I wanted a sports car, I'd have a Corvette.
Overall review: The Lexus LS430 is the perfect luxury automobile if you're looking for the most comfortable environment for you and your passengers. Anyone who gets into this car is extremely impressed with the level of comfort, fit and finish, and the way the car rides. A rigid, stiff suspension is great for the driver if he/she wants to drive fast and cut corners at 60mph more often than not. For those who want to enjoy the pleasures of a comfortable drive wherever they go, this is the automobile to have. The rest of your occupants will appreciate the soft, quiet, calm and safe-feeling they get while being a passenger. When I had my Corvette, I never really got to enjoy all it's greatest features. It's speed was something I could only enjoy when I felt it was safe enough to "risk" a ticket - and the handling was only something I could appreciate when going 70mph up or down a ramp - wreckless-driving. I prefer a vehicle that allows me to enjoy the best it has to offer 100% of the time I'm driving.
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Lexus 2005 LS430 The Best by An MSN Autos Consumer on 05/21/2013. Trim: 2005 Lexus LS 430, Owned 9 years.
Pros: Comfort, styling and driving experience
Cons: It does not buzz when you don't put your seat belt on....but I can live with that.
Overall review: I would recommend Lexus to anyone. The LS 430 is the best car I have ever owned which includes a Bentley and a BMW. I usually only keep a car for two years and then trade it in. I will never sell my 2005 LS 430. Greatest value fully loaded on the market today.
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Unmatched!! by A Lexus Costumer on 01/09/2005. Trim: 2005 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: A smooth ride and excellent brakes and handeling makes it feel like you're riding on silk. If fully equiped, you are given every amenity imaginable, and then some. An impressive, top notch V8 engine marks the next step in Premium Luxury.
Cons: The styling is so-so, but they've improved it somewhat.
Overall review: An excellent car. Perhaps the greatest Premium Luxury car ever made. Only thing to make it better is some more aggressive styling and more horsepower. BTW, Lexus isn't a Toyota...actually it doesn't matter, because it's still WAY better than the S-class. Both Car and Driver and Motor Trend agree with me on this one, and if you don't think that's enough then we also have JD Power and every Consumer Report for the past four years to back me up. Also, in regard to your statement about naming one feature that MB doesn't have; well here are THREE: Rear view backup camera, Adaptive headlights and Dual front knee airbags. BTW, safety is just one category. You forgot to mention that Lexus beats the S-class in every other(Except maybe horsepower) A best buy.
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This car reminds you constantly that you are driving the very best. by Jack Monett B. C on 10/13/2004. Trim: 2005 Lexus LS 430 Sedan, Owned less than 1 year.
Pros: comfort, ergonomics. reliability. always at the top of J.D. power and assoc ratings. leading edge technology.
Cons: i would like more bullish styling but not overdone and in your face like the bmw 7401 which is the most ugly vehicle i have never seen. I hope lexus never goes there. mercedes looks like hyundai now for some reason. is it just me or iperhaps hyundai is cloning mercedes.
Overall review: legendary vehicle that upset everything in the luxury car arena. I don't believe mercedes ever fully recovered. the build quality is vault like. can u imagine the Ls 550 that's coming. OMG
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3.53/5 rDev -13.3%
On tap at Main Street Brewery in Corona, CA.
Pours a hazy honey orange with a foamy bone head that fades to nothing. Tiny dots of lace form around the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, grain, spice, and Belgian yeast aromas. Taste is much the same with fruit and yeast flavors on the finish. There is a mild amount of spice bitterness on the palate with each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer that is tasty but smells better in my opinion.
05-01-2013 03:16:39 | More by UCLABrewN84
3.73/5 rDev -8.4%
A growler from Tim Johnson, Growlin' at the Moon March 2012. Shared with Deuane, ksak, and sierrags.
A: Pale golden, straw even, with a lighter hue. The later pours were cloudy; the first few clear. A white head, no lace, rests contentedly as a thin wispy web.
S: A sweet tripel. Plenty of candi sugars and sweet fruits emanating from my glass. Pale fleshy fruits are plentiful, alongside phenols and peppercorns. Alcohol is at the fore too.
T: More sweetness and just as filling. The candi sugars and phenols are strong with this one, sweet with fruits and spices ranging from apricot to clove and peppercorn. The thickness gets in the way at times, distracting. This is not a dry tripel, practically seeping with sweetness. The fruits and sugars are a lasting impression.
M: A good tripel, nearly a meal on its own with a syrupy thickness. A good beer from a brewery that is new to me. Thanks again Tim.
03-10-2012 03:08:36 | More by akorsak
4/5 rDev -1.7%
10-10-2013 16:09:38 | More by harpus
2.98/5 rDev -26.8%
Sampled at the Corona brewery last weekend, keep finding my way back to this place because I have been out in the Inland Empire so much lately, did not go too well with my pizza but as a beer it was not too bad, color is golden yellow with orange tint, 1/2 inch bubbly white head that does not last long, minimal retention, phenolic aroma, corinader, other light spices, brown sugar, lots of booze, and various sugary fruits, flavor has a large amount of sugar in it up front, tons of fruit throughout including bananas, apples, and citrus, so sweet and especially in the finish which is also a bit warming too, needs some dryness for balance, mouthfeel is quite syrupy, boozy, and sweet, thick body with very little carbonation, taste lingered, could not drink too much of this, its strength is not hidden, it is overly sweet, and can be filling, would drink again if and when I go back, worth trying
02-19-2009 03:38:35 | More by Floydster
4/5 rDev -1.7%
08-27-2012 19:23:04 | More by beerpadawan
3.15/5 rDev -22.6%
Tap @ Hmailton's. Poured hazy gold with a bubbly white head. Good lacing. Sweet, perfume aroma of bubblegum, straw, dank yeast, and spice. Rich flavor for a tripel. Fruity with apricot and banana. Strong bubblegum and spice, and it gets the diacetyl sweetness in the back. Candy-sugar syrup sweet. Alcohol is not masked well and the beer takes on a liquer flavor as it warms.
01-20-2009 19:03:58 | More by magictrokini
4/5 rDev -1.7%
Note- BA reports this as a 10.9% ABV- the bartender told me it is 9%.
A hazy golden pint with no head (too cold? from tap? pint glass glassware? probably all three). Aroma is sweet, very fruity, citrusy, and very refreshing smelling. Made me want to dive in on a hot day.
Flavor is decent- not as complex as other tripels I've had, but in some ways, that's ok. More sweetness and fruitiness in this beer, some spices, but very subdued. Much more about sweetness and fruits.
Mouthfeel is rich, a little candy-like in its sweetness.
Drinkability- it's a little too strong and a little too sweet to want to drink a lot of this. One pint at the end of the session was plenty.
Overall, I really liked this one, and seriously considered a growler (except I can't drink that much high ABV beer).
07-19-2005 01:27:08 | More by Dukeofearl
4.2/5 rDev +3.2%
Appearance: Transluscent liquid gold topped with a wafer-thin collar of wispy foam which quickly dissipates leaving almost no lace
Aroma: Fruity phenolic esters combine with Belgian yeast and alcohol to give this Tripel a whollop of a nose which activates the salivary glands in a way only Pavlov's beloved canines could appreciate
Taste: Bright foretaste on the sides of the tongue and cheeks explode in a cavalcade of flavor. The yeast promised in the nose is prominant followed by the soothing warmth of high-octane ethanol. The finish is a protracted affair with the yeast struggling to stick around for quite some time
Mouthfeel: Nicely balanced representation of the style and a total palate pleaser
Drinkability: Simply stated...superb. Just remain wary for the alcohol gremlins tend to sneak up and have a rather healthy bite
Note: This beer captured a well-deserved a Silver Medal at the 2004 GABF in Denver, CO
11-05-2004 21:10:54 | More by IceAce
4.5/5 rDev +10.6%
02-26-2012 20:57:03 | More by ineva
4.75/5 rDev +16.7%
02-07-2014 05:58:33 | More by FrogOut69
4.28/5 rDev +5.2%
Appearance: Golden color with little to no lacing
Aroma: Fruit and yeasty nothing to get excted about yet a slight yeastyness to tingle the senses
Taste: Strong yeast tast combined with a slight tinge of alcohol - yet clean and bright
Drinkability: I really enjoyed this when I had it at the 2009 GABF. The taste was fitting for the style and it wasn't complex. Rather enjoyable from and not what I would have expected from a Pizza joint
10-06-2009 20:01:48 | More by RThomas436
4.75/5 rDev +16.7%
02-16-2013 20:49:59 | More by warpdesign
5/5 rDev +22.9%
Golden in color, brilliant clarity (previous pours have been cloudy right after it goes on tap). Head disipates quickly
Banana and a spiciness in the nose.
Banana and sweet up front, very well balanced. A peppery spiciness you would expect from a big belgian beer.
Well carbonated, very soft on the palate.
They have won gold at GABF and the California State Fair for this beer (medals on display in the bar) and I can see why. This is an exceptional beer. The brewers uses this as the base beer for a gueze that he calls Old Woody that won Best of Show at the California State Fair this year.
10-16-2011 21:06:47 | More by iebforever
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Here are suggestions for bike safety and theft prevention:
- Always secure your bike with a high quality lock. A steel alloy U-shaped lock with a flat key is recommended.
- Cable locks are easily defeated with pliers. Some universities have programs to cut cable locks with the same type of pliers that thieves use.
- Bikes that are left outside in the same area for long periods of time are stolen more often than bikes that are used daily.
- Even with a U-shaped steel alloy lock your bike can still be stolen Take advantage of registration programs that will reimburse you for the value of your bike if it is stolen.
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Very nice! Feel free to link up to my homeschool posts: today/tomorrow – homeschool blog hop, 8/16 – link up your curriculum & 8/23 link up your school room (like this post of yours). enjoy your week!
Hi! Just stopping by from the Blog Hop! I love your space! I can't wait to read more about how your year goes! This is our first year homeschooling!
Just found your blog through Our Life In Words. Your room is beautiful! I moved my two girls into one bedroom to free up space for our learning room. We had been using our dining room and it was not working for us. Right now it does not look like much but I am organizing it this week getting ready for our lessons to start in September.
Very cute room! Your utilize your space so well.
Your room looks great! How wonderful that you were blessed with free desks!
Oooo pretty! What an inviting space
Everyone, thank you for your kind comments. We do like this space…it is an ad-on by previous owners. We were very blessed to receive free desks….very thankful for others helping us and pray we are a blessing to others, as well!! Thanks for stopping by…come back again, soon!
Thanks for letting me take a peek into your home, what a great space you have! I love the lighting in your space and your desk. Have a great year!
Very wise being "safe" with the computer. I like the wide openness of your space.
Your desk is very pretty. Quite a neat space. Thanks for sharing.
Looks great! I hope you have a great year!
You have a lovely room!!! I'm loving those two big windows!!
Thanks for sharing!!
I love the big windows in the room-so cheery! thanks for sharing your space =)
Thank you for linking up to my Show me your homeschool link up!Come back next week & link up to my Show & Tell link up – link up your favorite homeschool lesson (artwork, craft, lapbook, etc – whatever you choose!) Enjoy your week!
You have a great space! It's so open and light!
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Nicole, I'll have to work on that one…..hmmm….
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A couple summers ago my sister and I went to Newport, Rhode Island. We don't live too far from there and its absolutely beautiful. A place where everyone from out of state tries to come visit but for our family, it was a place where we visited on a nice weekend to walk around where every year my dad and mom would take us to the biggest buffet I had ever seen. My sister and I were there one year and down one of the old cobble stone streets were canoe rentals. If anyone knows me, I am not really into risking my life in anyway shape or form and canoe rides, even though seem pretty harmless, I am afraid of deep water, can't swim well, doggy paddle at best. So my sister looked at me with excitement and said, "Let's do this" and I for whatever the reason…agreed.
We stepped into our individual canoes and my sister has this ability to just know how to do things and canoeing was just added to the list. I don't have this ability. She easily after a couple of paddles, paddled herself out of the choppy waters into the serene water where one could just bask in the sun and canoe her way down the lazy river. Me on the other…. almost lost my life.
You see, I didn't know how to paddle. I kept going around in circles, drifting. I kept going left and then to the right, drifting. Drifting no-where fast! The waters were choppy. As I was yelling at my sister for directions I couldn't hear her because the million-dollar yacht was heading my way blowing its horn warning me to move!!! I panicked and just continued to go around in little circles, but only faster (think pin wheel. fast like that.) I just had the water scene in Indiana Jones where the little boat is chopped up into little pieces by the yachts propeller, which is what I thought was going to happen to me (bit of an exaggeration but still, scary!), when the guy that was renting the canoes dragged my boat back to shore because to be honest, I was maybe 20 feet away from the shore!
Even though this story happened to me a couple years ago, I thought about it this weekend and how I drifted away in that canoe that day. Jesus says: Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4
I accepted the Lord as my savior around this time last year and then baptized August 14th, 2010. As I take this journey I know it's crucial to remain in Him, constant praying, fellowshipping, reading, confessing my sin, service to others. I need to remain in Him in order to have the love, joy, peace, self-control, etc, that Jesus talks about in the Bible. He is the vine and I am the branch.
I am sure if I kept persisting in that canoe, kept practicing, it would have gotten easier over time, I would have figured out how to paddle those rough waters, paddle straight but instead, I quit. It makes me think about my faith. I don't want to drift away from Jesus…ever. He alone is keeping me afloat. This is a lifetime commitment and the waters will get choppy, the propellers will try to crush my sprit, storms will come and there might be times where I will want to jump ship but I know if I remain in the vine, I will be safe, anchored in Him. My hope is in Him. My joy…. in Him. I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish that I may gain Christ. Philippians 3:8.
Are you drifting? Keep persisting. Keep practicing the things of God, it has to get easier! If you are not as close to God as you used to be, who moved? ~Author Unknown


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Woman charged with conspiracy to murder Catherine Wells-Burr
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with conspiracy to murder Catherine Wells-Burr, whose body was found in a burning car in Ashill in Somerset.
Anna Julia Laquinovich was arrested on Thursday and has remained in police custody since then. She's due to appear at Bristol Magistrates Court tomorrow morning [Tuesday].
Two men have also been arrested in connection with the death of Miss Wells-Burr.
A 31-year-old man and a 38-year-old-man remain in police custody where they are being questioned.
The burnt-out car was removed this evening. Flowers have continued to be placed at the scene. Police say they're trying to trace a dark coloured people carrier and a white van seen close to the scene.
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I am still extremely keen to speak to a number of people who have not yet come forward.We know that there were many motorists that past the site of this crime on Wednesday morning, and those people may have information that could help us.
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Q. How big is bkr? A. bkr comes in two sizes: Original: 500mL (16 oz) and Big: 1L (32 oz). The 500mL bkr is 7.88 inches tall (20 cm) and 3.18 inches wide (8.08 cm), opening = 1.0 in (2.54 cm). Big 1L is 10 inches tall (25.4 cm) and 3.75 inches wide (9.5 cm), opening = 1.25 in (3.17 cm).
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One of my goals for APBA is to give our fans an opportunity to pre-play a major sporting event. Today APBA is offering for free the player cards for the two finalists for the 2011-12 UEFA Championship match: Chelsea and Bayern Munich. The UEFA Championship is one of the major European sporting events. It is not as familiar to sports fans in the United States. But exposure is growing with Fox televising the Championship match in North America.
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The NIE Institute is working on a 16-page tab for the September 11 tenth anniversary that will publish in September of this year. The September 11 Timeline, which will be a part of the tab, is now available for you to download by clicking on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/911%20Timeline.pdf
Note this is a first draft, but with the death of Osama bin Laden the NIE Institute thought teachers would be interested in the 9/11 Timeline courtesy of the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. http://timeline.national911memorial.org/ More information will follow once the tab has been completed.
Also be sure to check out Herald reporter Lisa Gulya's story in Tuesday's Herald titled, "Teaching about bin Laden's death." Lisa talked to local history teachers to find out how they are dealing with the subject in their classrooms. http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/202183/


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For a side looking just to avoid relegation and one that had not won in their last four matches before Christmas, a trip to the Juventus Stadium seemed like the worst possible start to the new year however Sampdoria came away from Turin with all of the points, even despite Gaetano Berardi's 32nd minute sending off . Thanks to some quick countering and a couple of cute finishes from Mauro Icardi, Sampdoria levered some daylight between themselves and the bottom three and although they are only four points from danger, they are only two points from Atalanta in 12th.
Milan finally hit some kind of form in the run up to the winter break, winning four of their last five prior to Christmas and, despite the Kevin-Prince Boateng incident threatening to derail them, carried this on with a win over lowly Siena. Milan were eliminated from the Coppa Italia in midweek but it took extra time for Juventus to get the better of them, the 120 extra minutes in the players' legs could prove costly.
Given Milan's recent upturn in form, their fans will be expecting a win here however Sampdoria's performance against Juventus showed that they can come out on top against the big sides. Milan will be looking, as always, to Stephen El-Shaarawy whilst Sampdoria will be hoping for more goalkeeping heroics from Sergio Romero.
Both sides' injury lists are on the long side, with Milan missing a significant portion of their defensive reserves whilst Sampdoria may have to do without the hero of Turin Icardi, as well as Berardi who will serve his suspension for his sending off.
Sampdoria Injuries and Suspensions
Out: Maxi Lopez, Enzo Maresca, Nicola Pozzi (injured), Gaetano Berardi (suspended). In Doubt: Mauro Icardi, Juan Antonio, Paolo Castellini
Milan Injuries and Suspensions
Out: Danele Bonera, Mario Yepes, Nigel De Jong, Didac Vila (injured), Giampaolo Pazzini (suspended), Djamel Mesbah (African Cup of Nations). In Doubt: Sulley Muntari, Robinho, Kevin Constant, Massimo Ambrosini, Cristian Zapata
Match Date/Time: Sunday 13th January 2013 8.45pm local, 2.45pm ET.
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Bradenton, FL (Sports Network) - Quintin Berry smacked a grand slam in a six- run ninth inning for Detroit as the Tigers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-2, in spring training action.
Clete Thomas, Audy Ciriaco and Omir Santos each provided an RBI apiece for Detroit. Starter Doug Fister allowed two runs on four hits in 4 1/3 innings before exiting for precautionary reasons due to right middle finger soreness.
Jose Tabata had three hits for the Pirates, who got four shutout innings from starter Charlie Morton.
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Tyler Hadley case: Hadley still awaits trial 1 year after being accused of killing parents
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — One year after two Port St. Lucie parents were killed, the memory of what happened is still fresh in the quiet neighborhood where the slaying took place.
The house once occupied by Blake, Mary Jo and Tyler Hadley remains empty.
The grass in the yard is overgrown and on the window there is a sign from a mortgage company.
The house is a constant reminder to neighbors about the violence that took place July 16, 2011.
It was on that July day that investigators said Tyler, 17, killed his parents with a claw hammer.
Police said Tyler then threw a party while the bodies were hidden inside.
Neighbors say it is hard not think about what happened each time they drive by the now vacant home.
"It's just a bad memory to keep looking at and keep seeing every day. The parents were so nice. It's just hard to believe something like this could happen in a neighborhood nice like this," said Sandy Martin, a nearby resident.
Martin said even if someone were to move into the now abandoned home, she would still think about the Hadley family.
Tyler Hadley remains in the St. Lucie County jail awaiting trial.


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STERLING — Dave Conley, chair of the Sterling Lions Club's eyeglasses project, said things were starting to get a little crowded in the club's storage facility when he got a call.
Feed the Children, a national and international missionary organization, was in dire need of eyeglasses.
The Lions were ready to help, and Monday loaded up more than 51,000 pairs of glasses for the charity to pick up. It's the largest shipment the Lions have done, but it's about the fourth time they've provided glasses for Feed the Children, Conley said. He added that he was about ready to call the organization to see if they could take some of the glasses, because the Lions were running out of room, and he's expecting another 29 boxes of glasses in the next week.
Sterling serves as the statewide processing site for the used eyeglasses, receiving them from all over Colorado as well as some from Nebraska and Wyoming. When the used glasses arrive, they go first to Logan Industries, a program of Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled. There, workers sort out broken glasses and sunglasses from the usable, regular prescription glasses, then return them to the Lions. Every Tuesday, the Lions take a load of those glasses out to Sterling Correctional Facility, where two inmates use a lensometer to measure the prescription strength in the lenses, placing each pair of glasses into invididual, labeled bags. Then a group of Lions gathers on Tuesday afternoons to sort the labeled specs by prescription, putting the individually bagged glasses into larger bags, then boxing them up. Those boxes are labeled and stored until needed.
If everything is running as it should, Conley said, they can process 1,800 to 2,000 pairs of glasses per week.
Conley said they get requests from various mission groups, usually ranging somewhere from a couple of hundred pairs to as many as 7,000 pairs. This shipment, though, is 213 boxes containing 240 pairs of glasses each. And their storage unit probably contains even more than that number waiting to be processed.
Funding for the project's supplies — including the bags and packing tape — comes through the sale of the prescription sunglasses as well as gold and titanium frames. The Lions receive boxes from McDonald's and other area restaurants, including Burger King and Wendy's, which are uniform in size to package the glasses in. They do not have any expenses for the labor from Logan Industries or SCF.
While he didn't know exactly where this large shipment would ultimately end up, he said that since the eyeglasses program began in Sterling in 1999, they've sent out 725,000 pairs of glasses to 27 countries outside the U.S.
Monday, it took 50-some trips of four boxes each to move all of the glasses from upstairs in Wells Fargo Bank to a waiting enclosed trailer. The boxes then went to Mead Lumber, where the Lions unloaded them onto pallets and wrapped them, to be picked up by Feed the Children.
Conley noted that eyeglasses, as well as used hearing aids for the club's hearing aid project, can be left at several locations in Sterling: Wal-Mart, the collection box outside Doug Hale Insurance Agency and all three optometry clinics in Sterling.
They can also be dropped off during the Lions' annual Night for Sight pancake supper, which was rescheduled to tonight due to strong winds last week. The supper will be served from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge Ballroom. A benefit auction will begin at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the night benefit other Lions Club sight projects.
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