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|Sonny Vincent - 'Cyanide Consommé' (Big Neck Records)
I'm on it and will shout from the rooftops once more: Sonny fucking Vincent has a new record out and you should buy it because it's a killer release crammed full of fourteen noisey, punk rock attitude, rock and rolla, motherfucking songs! Now thats 'Cyanide Consommé' pretty much in a nut shell!
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Madison garage-punk outfit Fire Retarded's debut full-length, 'Scroggz Manor,' crams a lot more melody, swing, and space into the thwacking frenzy the band has cultivated at its shows and on last year's 'High Horse' EP. (Previously, they've teased the album online with "Meat Stairs" and "Nothing Said.") The relatively new band still centers around guitarist Tyler Fassnacht's raw, often screamed vocals and drummer Alex Ross' direct, shambling rhythms. The addition of Hussy member Bobby Hussy on second guitar (full disclosure: Bobby and I work together a bit at MadCity Music Exchange), who also recorded the album, helps to flesh out the approach here, including new versions of two songs from the EP. The album's closing track, "Overrated Kayak," is a much bigger surprise, running longer than five minutes to the band's usual two-minutes-ish, and slowing down for a bit of jangly, sweetly sad power-pop. But for now, I wanted to focus on what the band does with the one minute and 45 seconds of "Brain Burger," cramming a catchy vocal melody into the verses even as Fassnacht and Hussy's guitars cultivate a deceptively unstable, messy feel before tightening up for a prodding, shouted chorus. Stream the song above.
'Scroggz Manor' is due out in April on Big Neck Records. Fire Retarded's next show is Saturday, March 22 at the Crystal Corner Bar.- See more at: http://artsextract.com/2014/03/14/song-debut-fire-retarded-brain-burger/#sthash.SuK56zjw.dpuf
A band who seem intent on trying to be this year's Old Firm Casuals when it comes to most mentions in The Uber Rock Singles Club are garage punk rock leg-ends The X- Rays. Seemingly not content with just releasing a mighty fine split 7" with The Hip Priests. Gary X-Ray and his bunch of reformed punk rock reprobates return via Big Neck Records with a 3 track pink vinyl 7 " all of their own. 'Jameson Shot' kicks things off in fine form too all squealing guitars and overdriven vocals, this is supershitty punk rock to the max make no mistake.
'Drinking For My Baby' (I'm noticing a them here are you?) on the B side continues the frenzied attack bringing to mind Gary's days spent fronting those Hip Hop Priests. Whilst 'Retaliate Now' the final track here actually has guitarist G-Man conjuring up images of Wayne Kramer at times proving to be a welcome distraction to the usual nonstop chaos the guys conjure up. The X-Rays are back with a bang with this 7", but make sure you get your copy before it's too late.
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Hollywood / Mean Jeans on Big Neck Records
I am old. I'm not just getting old, I'm already there and as I start on the long, slow decline, the best years behind me, I rely more on bands like these guys, Hollywood and Mean Jeans to remind me of the good old days when your liver was brand new and you didn't wake up until noon. You didn't care about living with six other dudes and crates of records doubled as furniture.
Hollywood says "(I Prefer) Drugs" these guys are ready to party, just like that Love Child of a full length...
Hollywood / Mean Jeans on Big Neck Records
I am old. I'm not just getting old, I'm already there and as I start on the long, slow decline, the best years behind me, I rely more on bands like these guys, Hollywood and Mean Jeans to remind me of the good old days when your liver was brand new and you didn't wake up until noon. You didn't care about living with six other dudes and crates of records doubled as furniture.
Hollywood says "(I Prefer) Drugs" these guys are ready to party, just like that Love Child of a full length, they're rowdy guys living the dream, beating their heads and yelling together in a classic rock blown out garage pirate chanty that could easily be a Natural Child sentiment. There's a John Spencer Blues Explosion sound to this that same ballsy, raisin' hell country blues sound. Yell that chorus, no treat it like a chant as you prowl the streets in a shitty car looking to score. It's distorted with huge thumping kicks and bratty drawn out melodies, pounding away in double time that vocal gets snottier as the chorus approaches. They literally won't stop saying "I prefer drugs" the whole track. Quiet breakdown, just spell it out. I know where these guys are coming from and when I agree I'll know exactly where to go. How you sustain this idea for a tour is another story. You can lose years that way. Where the hell am I? The track has stopped spinning. This isn't even the same single?
Mean Jeans do "(Let's Go b4 I Blow My) Brains Out". Lots of punctuation on this single, as much as it clarifies the statement, it's making my brain hurt with word math. These guys that frantic Nobunny garage sound. Tight concise guitars and harmony meets the faded denim Matthew Melton inspired sound. It's a Ramones brief, bashing energy - the tambourine is the solo. It's hardly even time enough to call it that. Fast, not loose, pure summer, I really can't wait for it. Slick greaser sound of Adam Widener and Warm Soda, immediately catchy and enough to fill 6 song EP's of 2 minute blast after 2 minute blast of punk. They have traded the boozy swagger of the A-Side for surefootedness and singular vision. They want to party but give them speed. Hollywood is stumbling down the street passed out by the curb and Mean Jeans want to clean the bathroom all night. Find room for both kinds of party please.
Get this one is on dark clear blue vinyl from Big Neck Records.


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Instagram says it's growing, not shrinking
Facebook's photo sharing property released official figures today, including a stat that say the app has 90 million active users. This is in spite of reports that people we leaving the service en masse due to a terms of service controversy last month. CEO Kevin Systrom says that number is actually up 10 percent from month to month, from December to January.
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A south Alabama woman is under arrest after police say she set her boyfriend's mattress on fire while he slept.
Dothan Police say 54-year-old Gracie Mae Johnson set fire to the victim's bed on April 2.
The victim escaped with no injuries but was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.
Johnson is charged with one count of attempted murder and first degree attempted arson.
A motive was not released. Johnson's bond is set at $2 million.
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What does he offer that makes him important to the team, because I just want to understand why we have him? I know he is there for throwing big checks and fighting, but is that all he can do for the team? I would like him more if he could play better defensively or be able to do more than just fight. Am I expecting to much from an enforcer role player to be able to do more than just fight?
I guess the big question I have is why wasn't he waived when Walker, Bartulis, and Betts were waived to lose a contract for Couturier? Also do the Flyers need an enforcer like Shelly?
I bet he is great guy off the ice and he has had some good fights with bigger opponents, but on the ice I don't like him playing for the Flyers because of his cap hit and the bad penalties he takes that gets him suspended.


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It will be a meeting of the minds for the Lafayette Parish School Board Saturday, October 27. The superintendent has scheduled a board retreat at South Louisiana Community College.
On the agenda is the superintendent's Turnaround Plan and the $30 million that will be spent on school projects.
"We need to settle on what the projects are going to be before the bonds are issued. So, that was put on the agenda. We need to have the decision made by the 7th, by the school board meeting. So, that was added," explains board member Greg Awbrey.
LPSS board president Shelton Cobb is optimistic. There are some challenging issues to discuss.
"Situation where schools are very over crowded. They almost have emergency situations. We need to deal with that and what has happened at Northside High. Northside has been a school in decline for years. We need to do some emergency repair at Northside; as we will have to do with other "F" schools," says Cobb.
Cobb says at the retreat he hopes to address the concerns of teachers and students.
He says new state mandates have some people apprehensive.
"The most important ingredient in any of the systems are the children. If we don't take care of the children, the building doesn't matter," says Cobb. The retreat is Saturday, October 27 at 7:45am to about 4:45pm.
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The Olympic Torch is making its way into Space
The Olympic Torch has made it to the international Space Station.
It's the first time in history an Olympic Torch has left earth.
Two Russian Cosmonauts are taking the torch on a spacewalk at the ISS.
The torch is on a 123 day journey across Russia.
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Maryvale, AZ (Sports Network) - Rene Tosoni smacked a leadoff triple in the bottom of the ninth before scoring on Caleb Gindl's sacrifice fly, as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 4-3, in spring training action.
Rickie Weeks finished 2-for-3 with a solo home run, while Taylor Green added a two-run double for the Brewers, who saw starter Hiram Burgos allow one run and two hits over four full frames.
Vernon Wells belted a solo shot and Hank Conger contributed a pair of RBI for the Angels in the setback.
Los Angeles starter C.J. Wilson was touched for two runs on four hits in just 1 2/3 frames, while reliever Robert Coello absorbed the loss after giving up Gindl's sac fly in the ninth.
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WorldWide Photo Walk Taichung 2010
This culminated a full day of photography for me. In the morning I was at the Taichung Aboriginal Cultural Fair where I met up with fellow walker from this event-David Reid. I went home and rested and took my son Kevin to the Sogo Dept. store where fellow photographers met to start the Scott Kelby WorldWide Photo Walk 2010 (7/24). This year over 1,000 sites with over 30,000 photographers(including our own Todd in Nantou). For a slide show of all my shots from the walk click here. To see all the shots from the group of the walk click here.
One more Puff
Where there's smoke...Mystery appears in a cloud holding no rain and then in an instant-nothing.It vanished.
John Scofield-All Blues Great Miles tune with numerous guitarists including Lee Ritenour.
Popped not like "the weasel" but like a parade that went by which got you really excited and you ran along to follow it. Problem is it's gone now along with the crowd noise and the music. All that's left is the memory and the empty feeling which balances out the rush of exhilaration you felt...
Lotus: In Series
The other day in photo walk through Taichung Park the lotus' in the pond were quite high. This is is the result of my photo series.
Wrapped Goodies
The Taiwan food vendors make it so convenient. This one is all sun protected as well. Mustn't get any color on that skin...
Lost My String
If you lost your string and would like to find it again might I suggest joining us for World Photo Walk-Taichung, Taiwan on 7/24?
Praise be to God!
Enough said...
Back Over Shoulder
Looking back from my scooter...click! The masked man got me....
Beta Band-Dry The Rain. One of my favorite songs ever.


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This type of commemoration is especially touching, and does much to help the family and friends appriciate the life that has been lived. The family provides photos of the person who has died, and we craft them into a video presentation. This 3 to 5 minute video uses sight, sound and motion to create a powerful, loving tribute that tells the story of a life and imparts living impressions of the person who has died. This can be shown at visitations, at the service itself or simply as a keepsake. Multiple copies for other family members are available as well. Our staff works with you to select the photos and we coordinate the video editing process.
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Item: Snowpack Stratifictaion Variability In Pir Panjal Range (India)
Title: Snowpack Stratifictaion Variability In Pir Panjal Range (India)
Proceedings: Proceedings Whistler 2008 International Snow Science Workshop September 21-27, 2008
- Amreek Singh [ Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), Chandigarh, India ]
- Devi Chand [ Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), Chandigarh, India ]
- Ashwagosha Ganju [ Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), Chandigarh, India ]
Date: 2008-09-22
Abstract: Snowpack variability is of prime concern to avalanche forecasters for its direct effect on slope stability. The interplay of weather and terrain is believed to influence snowpack variability the most. While terrain is fixed, knowledge of influence of changing weather on snowpack variability for a particular slope could be of great assistant to avalanche forecasters. Thus an attempt was made to understand the spatial and temporal variations of snowpack stratification in Pir Panjal Range in Indian western Himalaya. For this purpose, several penetration resistance profiles were observed on uniform northerly, westerly and easterly slopes of Gulmarg region using standard Ramsonde during 2006-07 winter as penetration resistance profile well represents snowpack stratification. It was observed that long no-snowfall period with moderate temperatures leads to more variation in penetration resistance near the surface. However, same condition with higher temperatures and/or rainfall leads to excessive melting at the surface and in turn reduces the variability. The variability increases or reduces near the surface only. Hence, once buried under new snow, variability persists till it re-surfaces again. This study has significantly improved the understanding of the snowpack variability pattern in Gulmarg region and should lead to further improvement in Avalanche Forecasting for the area.
Language of Article: English
Presenters: Amreek Singh
Keywords: avalanche, snow model, variability
Subjects: snowpack modeling microstructure variability
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VANCOUVER – All those tight, low-scoring games during the regular season finally paid off for the Los Angeles Kings when it mattered most -- in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Just as he did all season, goaltender Jonathan Quick kept the Kings in the game long enough for them to score just enough. Fourth-liner Brad Richardson tied it early in the third period and Jarret Stoll scored the winner 4:27 into overtime as the Kings eliminated the Vancouver Canucks with a 2-1 win at Rogers Arena on Sunday night.
So much for the Presidents' Trophy-winning Canucks -- their season is finished just five games into the playoffs against a Kings' team that barely qualified.
But it was the way Los Angeles made the playoffs that paid off in Game 5.
"We've been in this situation a lot of times this year and we always said in the locker room, 'We might not win the Presidents' Trophy, but we'll be battle tested come playoff time,' " said Quick, who finished with 26 saves. "These are the games we've been doing all year, so we're used to playing in it."
Because of that, the Kings will now do something they haven't since 2001 – play in the second round. There, the Kings will meet the No. 2 seed, the St. Louis Blues. The date for Game 1, in St. Louis, has not been determined.
Stoll made sure the Kings advanced after defenseman Dan Hamhuis wiped out coming out of his own zone, picking up the loose puck, skating in on a 2-on-1 and snapping a wrist shot over the blocker of Cory Schneider.
"[Trevor Lewis] made a great play to force the turnover and it was a quick 2-on-1 with [rookie Dwight] King and I was shooting all the way," Stoll said. "I saw a little room up top and put it where I wanted to. I just got lucky, I guess."
With that, the Kings became just the 10th No. 8 seed to eliminate a No. 1 seed since the NHL went to its current playoff format in 1994 – and the sixth to upset a Presidents' Trophy winner.
"It's been a long road for a lot of guys in here that have been in this organization and put in a lot of time and just coming together as a group and to finally take a – this is just one step – but to take a step in this playoff atmosphere is huge for this team," captain Dustin Brown said. "I'm just proud of this group."
But it didn't mean any more, Brown said, because the Canucks were No.1.
"It probably means a lot more to other people being a big upset and them being the Presidents' Trophy winner. For this team, it was what we were going for the whole time," he said. "It's people outside of this room that probably didn't give us much off a chance that are going to make a big deal out of it."
It was a devastating loss for the Canucks, who were coming off a trip to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final last season and a second straight Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular-season team. But instead of another long playoff run, they were knocked out in the opening round for the first time since 2004.
"To be honest, it doesn't matter if you lose the seventh game of the Final or you lose in five in the first round -- it's devastating," said Daniel Sedin, who was out with a concussion as the Canucks lost the first three games, but returned to spark a Game 4 win. "We have the mindset to win every year. When you end up on the losing side, it's tough. We've got to come back and be stronger."
The Canucks were stronger with Daniel back, and he set up twin brother Henrik on a nice power-play goal to open the scoring with 5:56 left in the first period. But they couldn't get another puck past Quick, who made the best of his 26 saves late in the second period. Quick stopped Jannik Hansen on a 3-on-1, and did the splits to get his right pad on Daniel Sedin's breakaway with 2:12 left.
"I had to make a few stops because [Schneider] seemed like he kept making them," Quick said. "He played great these past few games and I didn't know if he was going to give one up tonight. He was on it all night, and it took a great play by [Drew Doughty] to push them into overtime. It was just a huge, huge win."
Quick's saves late in the second allowed Richardson, playing his second game after an appendectomy on the eve of the playoffs, to tie it early in the third.
Shortly after the Kings failed to record a shot on their third power play, Doughty skated wide and deep into the zone, faking Schneider to his knees before throwing the puck behind him into the crease -- where Richardson, a fourth-liner, beat three Canucks to the loose puck and batted it into an empty net.
"[Schneider] thought he was shooting, so he just sent it in front," said Richardson, who also hit the post seven minutes later. "I was going to the net with my stick on the ice. The fourth line needs to bring energy and give your team a boost."
For a while it looked like Schneider, who finished with 35 saves, might provide the biggest boost. Starting for the third straight game ahead of Roberto Luongo, he followed up a 43-save performance in Game 4 by stopping Anze Kopitar on a breakaway at the first period buzzer and making several more great stops in the second. He stuffed Colin Fraser alone in tight, robbed Brown on a rebound and stopped a hard Jeff Carter blast in close that broke the straps on his mask.
Quick was as quick with praise for Schneider as he was in the crease.
"We played against each other growing up -- high school, college, right on up to every level," Quick said of Schneider. "He's succeeded at every level and it's going to happen here too. He's a great goalie. He kept them in it."
It just wasn't enough to complete the comeback against Quick.
"I only won one game," Schneider said. "It's nice to get some playoff experience and get comfortable in these situations but at the end of the day, it's about results, and playing well doesn't cut it this time of year."


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Founded in 1818
François Roland-Billecart is the seventh generation of the family to run this highly regarded house. Well known for its rosé and vintage wines.
Non-vintage style & blend: Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve. Attractive and balanced with floral aromas.
(Pinot Meunier 40%, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 30% each; 40% reserve wine added from two previous harvests, dosage 10g/l, aged for a minimum of three years.)
Price & stockists: £39.95, Harrods.
Where to drink it: Billecart-Salmon Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV is available by the glass at Bar Boulud and Umu; Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut 2004 at Searcys, One New Change.
Current vintage: Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut 2004.
Other cuvées: Brut Blanc de Blancs 1999; Cuvée Elizabeth Salmon 2000; Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart 2000; Extra Brut NV; Extra Brut 2004; Grand Cuvée 1996; Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 1998.
Insider tip: Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs NV is made from five top villages in the Côte des Blancs.
Did you know? Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart 1959 came first in a tasting to find the 'Champagne of the Millennium', held in Stockholm in 1999.
Founded in 1829
This traditional house controls a 163ha estate that supplies over two-thirds of its grape needs and underpins the high quality of its muscular, Pinot Noir-dominated wines.
Non-vintage style & blend: Bollinger Special Cuvée. On great form, the weighty Bollinger style is rich with a long finish. (Pinot Noir 60%, Chardonnay 25%, Pinot Meunier 15%; the current wine is 45% 2007 harvest, 45% 2006 harvest and 10% of older reserve wine from magnum.)
Price & stockists: £42, Waitrose, Majestic and leading independents.
Where to drink it: La Grande Année 2002 by the glass at Pétrus, Savoy Grill, Gordon Ramsay at Claridges, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, and Dinner by
Heston Blumenthal.
Current vintage: La Grande Année 2002.
Other cuvées: Brut Rosé NV; La Côte aux Enfants 2002 (Côteaux Champenois); La Grande Année Rosé 2002; RD (recently disgorged) 1999; Vieilles Vignes Françaises 2000.
Insider tip: Drink Special Cuvée while you wait for your cellared La Grande Année 2002 to develop.
Did you know? Bollinger holds all of its reserve wines in magnums. It has a library of more than 600,000.
Founded in 1668
The brand that effectively created the prestige cuvée sector of the Champagne market. The original release was the 1921 vintage (released in 1936) and, 90 years on, the 2002 cuvée from Dom Pérignon has received critical acclaim.
Style & blend: The wines are vintage, so the style varies slightly. A blend of roughly equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Wines are aged for around eight years before release but need longer.
Price & stockists: From £100, Waitrose, Majestic.
Where to drink it: Available by the glass at Artisan at the Westbury, Auberge du Lac, Claridges, Kai and The Savoy.
Current vintage: 2002.
Other cuvées: Dom Pérignon Oenothèque Collection 1996; Dom Pérignon Oenothèque Collection Rosé 1990; Dom Pérignon Rosé 2000.
Insider tip: Doesn't reach its best until around 15-20 years of ageing.
Did you know? Dom Pérignon was a pioneer in appreciating the importance of blending wines from across the region.
Founded in 1808
Quality producer based in Urville in the Côte des Bar, where Michel Drappier makes a fine range of characterful, expressive wines including a four-variety Blanc de Blancs blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Arbane and Petit Meslier.
Non-vintage style & blend: Drappier Carte d'Or. A well-structured Pinot Noir-dominated cuvée that works as a good introduction to Côte des Bar Champagne. (Pinot Noir 80-90%, Chardonnay 5-15%, Pinot Meunier 5%; 10-20% reserve wines, aged for three years before release.)
Price & stockists: £28.50, Lay & Wheeler
Where to drink it: Pied à Terre, Angela Hartnett's Murano.
Current vintage: Millésimé Exception 2002.
Other cuvées: Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Signature NV; Brut Nature Zero Dosage NV (100% Pinot Noir); Carte Blanche Brut; Coteaux Champenois (red); Grande Sendrée Vintage 2004 (white and rosé); Quattuor Cuvée, Charles de Gaulle Cuvée Collection; Val des Demoiselles Brut Rosé NV.
Insider tip: Millesimé Exception 2002 is a very vinous, rich style from a great vintage.
Did you know? Drappier was President de Gaulle's favourite fizz.
Founded in 1859
Carol Duval runs this large family-owned business based in Vertus in the Côte des Blancs. The quality of its vintage cuvées is built around the 200ha of prime vineyards it owns, mostly planted with Chardonnay.
Non-vintage style & blend: Fleur de Champagne Premier Cru Brut. A high proportion of Chardonnay makes this light and quite delicate cuvée a good choice as an aperitif. (Chardonnay 70%, Pinot Noir 30%; from premier- and grand-cru vineyards.)
Price and stockists: £29.99, Waitrose.
Where to drink it: Hélène Darroze at The Connaught (Brut Rosé NV by the glass); The May Fair Bar (Brut NV).
Current vintage: Brut Vintage 1999.
Other cuvées: The Authentis range: Clos des Bouveries 2005, Authentis Trépail 1999, Authentis Cumières Organic 2003. Brut Rosé NV; Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs NV, Rosé Sec NV (half-bottle); Femme de Champagne.
Insider tip: Look out for the single-vineyard, 100% Chardonnay, Clos des Bouveries from the Authentis range.
Did you know?
Duval-Leroy makes a full, rich organic Brut from Côte des Bar Pinot Noir.
Founded in 1843
This famous house is one of the few in Champagne that retains a strong family connection, with Olivier Krug following in the footsteps of his father Henri and grandfather Paul as the link with the past in the blending room.
Non-vintage style & blend: Krug Grand Cuvée: Distinctive, rich, developed style, which comes from oak fermentation and long ageing. (Pinot Noir 45-55%, Chardonnay 25-35% and Pinot Meunier 15-20%; uses 35-50% reserve wine, which is 6-20 years old.)
Price & stockists: From £120, Waitrose, independents.
Where to drink it: One of the five 'Krug Rooms' around the world, including: The Dorchester, London; Kinoshita, São Paulo; and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.
Current vintage: Krug 1998.
Other cuvées: Clos d'Ambonnay 1996 – only 3,000 bottles made; Clos du Mesnil 1996 (100% Chardonnay); Rosé; Vintage Collection (older vintages held back
for a second release).
Insider tip: You can buy Grand Cuvée in half-bottles: an affordable treat.
Did you know? Singer Rihanna (left) celebrated with bottles of Krug after her O2 concerts last year.
Founded in 1812
Best known for its trend-setting non-vintage rosé style that helped to kickstart the current popularity of pink Champagne. Laurent-Perrier also boasts the most widely available non-dosé (bone dry) style of Champagne, with its Ultra Brut.
Non-vintage style & blend: Laurent-Perrier Brut. A soft, moreish, light and delicate style with no harsh edges. (Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 40% and Pinot Meunier 15%; 10-30% reserve wine added, aged for at least three years prior to disgorgement and then for six months before release.)
Price & stockists: From £27.50, widely available.
Where to drink it: LP's Brut Rosé is de rigueur at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Current vintage: Laurent-Perrier Brut Vintage 2002.
Other cuvées: Brut Rosé NV; Demi-Sec NV; Grand Siècle Cuvée Alexandra Rosé Vintage 1998; Grand Siècle La Cuvée NV; Ultra Brut NV.
Insider tip: Grand Siècle La Cuvée is an unusual multi-vintage blend of three fine harvests. The current 1996, 1997 and 1999 blend is on top form.
Did you know? It may not have won the battle to be present at this year's royal wedding, but we hear HRH Prince Charles still likes a drop.
Founded in 1869
GH Martel is a large family-owned Champagne brands and sells wines under labels like Château de Bligny, Ernest Rapeneau and Charles de Cazanove.
Non-vintage style & blend: GH Martel Prestige Brut. Soft and approachable style, with the large percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend giving it added richness and length. (Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%; around 15% reserve wine, aged for 30 months before release.)
Price & stockists: £28.99, Tesco.
Where to drink it: Le Gavroche. Try the oak-aged Cuvée Victoire Fût de Chêne with the soufflé Suissesse.
Current vintage available: Cuvée Victoire Brut Vintage 1999.
Other cuvées: Charles de Cazanove '31.12' (a range of five cuvées); Charles de Cazanove Cuvée Romance; Charles de Cazanove Vieille France Brut and Brut Rosé NV; Clos du Château de Bligny 2007; Cuvée Vincent Blanc de Blancs 2005; Ernest Rapeneau (Brut & Brut Rosé); GH Martel Cuvée Victoire Brut Premier Cru NV.
Insider tip: The Charles de Cazanove Vieille France range has new packaging.
Did you know? GH Martel is one of the 10 largest producers in Champagne.
Founded in 1743
Never scared of innovation, Moët is attempting to open up a whole new sector in the Champagne category with the launch of Ice Impérial: a Champagne made to be served over ice.
Non-vintage style & blend: Brut Impérial. Moët's flagship is made in an accessible style (Pinot Noir 30-40%, Pinot Meunier 30-40%, Chardonnay 20-30%; 25% reserve wine added, aged for a minimum of three years).
Price & stockists: From £29.44, widely available.
Where to drink it: Initially, Ice Impérial will only be served at very select restaurants around the world including the newly opened Madison at One New Change in London.
Current vintage: Grand Vintage Brut 2002.
Other cuvées: Impérial Grand Vintage Brut Rosé 2002; Nectar Impérial.
Insider tip: Try older vintages like 1995 and 1990 and find out how good vintage Champagne can be with extra bottle ageing.
Did you know? The face of Moët is Scarlett Johansson.
Founded in 1927
This family-run business is based in Champagne's southernmost region: La Côte des Bar. It produces a large range of low-dosage styles and rare varieties.
Non-vintage style & blend: Brut Grande Cuvée NV is 100% Pinot Noir with the fruit all coming from La Côte des Bar. Full and rich in the mouth, with a soft, creamy palate.
Price & stockists: £25.49, slurp.co.uk.
Where to drink it: Brasserie St Jacques, Goldfish City, Gordon's Wine Bar, Hi Sushi, Pied à Terre and Zuma.
Current vintage available: Moutard 2002.
Other cuvées: Brut Cuvée des 6 Cépages (2004); Cépage Arbane Vielles Vignes; Cuvée Prestige Brut NV; Cuvée Prestige Rosé Brut NV; Cuvée Reserve Brut NV; Grande Réserve Champ Persin; Extra Brut NV.
Insider tip: Brut Cuvée des 6 Cépages 2004, a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Petit Meslier and Arbane, has depth, weight, and acidity.
Did you know? In 1952, François Moutard's father Lucien helped to save the Arbane grape from extinction by continuing to plant it, despite it being banned.
Founded in 1827
The GH Mumm brand has reintroduced an excellent quality prestige cuvée to the range called R Lalou.
Non-vintage style & blend: GH Mumm Cordon Rouge. An assemblage of 77 crus with a backbone of Pinot Noir from Mumm's vineyards in the Montagne de Reims.
Price & stockists: From £29.99, Sainsbury's, Waitrose.
Where to drink it: Champagne Bar at St Pancras, Epernay, Le Gavroche, Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons and Rotunda.
Current vintage: GH Mumm Cordon Rouge 2002.
Other cuvées: Brut Rosé NV; Grand Cru; Mumm de Cramant; Mumm de Verzenay; R Lalou 1999.
Insider tip: Mumm de Cramant is made at a lower pressure, so it's softer to drink.
Did you know? Explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot drank GH Mumm on an ice floe after he had crossed Antarctica in 1904.
Founded in 1811
Perrier-Jouët's flower motif, designed by Emile Gallé, that adorns its prestige cuvée Belle Epoque, makes it the most distinctive bottle in Champagne.
Non-vintage style & blend: Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut. Its elegant style is down to the intensity of Chardonnay from sites in Cramant, Avize and Le Mesnil.
Price & stockists: From £26, Harrods, Majestic.
Current vintage: Belle Epoque 2004 (prestige).
Where to drink it: Boisdale, Dukes Hotel, Hakkasan, Harvey Nichols, The Lowry and St Pancras Renaissance.
Other cuvées: Belle Epoque Blanc de Blancs 2002; Belle Epoque Rosé 2002; Blason Rosé NV.
Insider tip: Older vintages of Belle Epoque (1998, 1996 and 1995) offer delightful complexity.
Did you know: Georgia May Jagger and mum Jerry Hall (above) helped to mark Perrier-Jouët's bicentenary celebrations.
Founded in 1836
In the first half of the 19th century, Champagne was made in a sweet style. But in 1874, Madame Jeanne Alexandrine Louise Pommery, one of Champagne's famous widows, launched the first commercial dry style in Pommery Brut Nature.
Non-vintage style & blend: Pommery Brut Royal. Made in a delicate, fruity style with no harsh edges. (Fairly even three-way blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier; around 30% reserve wine.)
Price and stockists: Pommery Brut Royal £37.95, Harrods; Rosé Apanage £49.95, Jeroboams.
Where to drink it: Frieze Art Fair, Galvin at Windows, The London Eye, Pied à Terre, Sketch and The Wolseley.
Current vintage: Brut Vintage 2002.
Other cuvées: Rosé Apanage; Brut Rosé; Cuvée Louise (white 1998 and rosé 1999); Dry Elixir; Falltime Extra Dry Blanc de Blancs; POP white and rosé; Springtime Rosé; Summertime Blanc de Blancs; Wintertime Blanc de Noirs.
Insider tip: Rosé Apanage is a pale, subtle, creamy, textured pink fizz – mostly sold to the restaurant trade.
Did you know: Cuvée Louise 1990 in Jeroboam is yours for £28 a glass at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught.
Founded in 1776
One of the most celebrated houses in Champagne, with wines renowned for their elegance and finesse. Cristal is the most sought-after prestige cuvée in
the appellation.
Non-vintage style & blend: Louis Roederer Brut Premier. Elegant, complex style with great finesse and structure. (Pinot Noir 56%, Chardonnay 34% and Pinot Meunier 10%; 8-12% reserve wine, aged for a minimum of three-and-a-half years before release.)
Price & stockists: From £35, Waitrose, Majestic and Nicolas.
Where to drink it: Drink Cristal 2004 by the glass at The Berkeley, The Dorchester and the Savoy.
Current vintage: Brut Vintage 2004.
Other cuvées: Brut Vintage Rosé 2005; Cristal 2004; Cristal Rosé 2005; Carte Blanche NV.
Insider tip: Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2004 – austere and somewhat linear in its youth – is one of the most impressive wines in the Roederer range with bottle age.
Did you know: Cristal was served by Victoria and David Beckham, and Christina Aguilera, at their respective weddings.
Founded in 1729
The oldest Champagne producer, founded by Nicolas Ruinart, whose nephew Dom Thierry Ruinart was a friend of Dom Pérignon.
Non-vintage style & blend: R de Ruinart Brut. More about elegance and freshness than power – the ideal aperitif.
Price & stockists: From £39.95, Nicolas, Roberson and Lea & Sandeman.
Where to drink it: Browns Hotel; Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland; Martin Wishart, Edinburgh; Nathan Outlaw at St Enodoc Hotel, Cornwall; The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath; The Waterside Inn, Bray.
Current vintage: Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 1998.
Other cuvées: Blanc de Blancs NV; Brut Rosé NV; Brut Vintage 2002; Dom Ruinart Brut Rosé Vintage 1996.
Insider tip: Find vintage Ruinart in Nicolas branches.
Did you know: The 1988 and 1982 Dom Ruinart vintages were the pick of a 2009 tasting – proof of how well it ages.
Founded in 1772
One of the great success stories of Champagne, Veuve Clicquot's yellow label is an instantly recognisable icon.
Non-vintage style & blend: Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV. Aromatic, rich, powerful.
Price & stockists: From £26, widely available.
Where to drink it: Summer sporting fixtures such as Lord's, Cowdray Park and Goodwood.
Current vintage: Vintage Brut Réserve 2002.
Other cuvées: Brut Rosé NV; Brut Vintage Reserve Rosé 2004; Cave Privée; La Grande Dame 1998; Vintage Rich 2002.
Insider tip: The Cave Privée wines show that Champagne can age for at least two decades.
Did you know: Since 1890, Veuve Clicquot has only had six cellarmasters.


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After months of speculation, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling has officially announced he will not run for governor. Bolling calls the decision both political and personal.
Now, political analysts are weighing in on which candidate has the most to gain with Bolling no longer a threat.
"I think the race itself is a coin flip at this point," said Kyle Kondik, a political analyst with the UVA Center for Politics.
Bolling's decision came two days early, as a press conference was scheduled for Thursday. In a statement, he said he was confident he could have run a competitive campaign, but one of the primary reasons he decided not to go forward was really a matter of dollars and cents.
Though the news that Bolling would not make an independent bid for governor came earlier than expected, the reasons weren't really a surprise. In a statement released Tuesday, Bolling says running a winning campaign means raising at least $10 million to $15 million, a daunting task without the support of a political party.
"It's easy when you're trying to raise money to get people to sort of loosely commit, but until they write the check you just don't know," Kondik said.
But money isn't the only thing that stood in the way. Bolling says running wasn't worth sacrificing the respect of the Republican Party.
Albemarle Republican Committee Chair Cindi Burket says Bolling's work is appreciated, but the focus is on winning the election, and supporting Ken Cuccinelli is best for the party.
"It's part of our creed that Republicans support Republicans," Burket said.
Now that it is most likely a two-man race, analysts argue that Terry McAuliffe is the one with a leg up.
"I think Cuccinelli has a small, but very devoted base of supporters. I think there are some moderate Republicans though, that are going to have a problem with Cuccinelli," Kondik said.
Kondik says the tight race will most likely come down to who makes the bigger mistake, but says Bolling's announcement really marks the beginning of an intense race.
"I think we will see a scorched-earth, nasty, nasty campaign," Kondik said.
Both McAuliffe and Cuccinelli released statements Tuesday applauding Bolling's years of service to Virginia.
Bolling wishes both candidates well, and says he looks forward to continuing his work with Governor Bob McDonnell.
Office of Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling Press Release
Richmond – Lieutenant Governor Bolling today released the following statement:
"When I suspended my campaign for the Republican Party's nomination for Governor, I indicated that I wanted to be a more independent voice for Virginia, speaking out more objectively on the important issues facing our state. Over the past several months, I have done just that. I have sought to call Virginia to a higher purpose, focusing more on policy than politics and more on the next generation than the next election.
"This more independent approach to governing led to widespread speculation that I was thinking about reviving my campaign for Governor as an Independent candidate. While that was not my initial intention, the reaction to a possible Independent campaign has been overwhelming, and for the past three months I have been going through a "due diligence" process, trying to objectively assess the feasibility of an Independent campaign.
"Throughout this process my focus has been on one thing - what's best for Virginia? I love Virginia and I want to make certain that we have a Governor who is committed to governing our state in a mainstream way; a Governor who will keep his focus on the big issues facing our state and work with Republicans and Democrats to solve problems, get things done and make Virginia a better place.
"I'm confident I could be that kind of Governor. Throughout my career in public service, I have done my best to stand strong for the conservative values I believe in, while at the same time respecting the views of others and promoting consensus building and results, as opposed to confrontation and gridlock. That's the kind of pragmatic, results oriented leadership we need to make certain that Virginia remains on the right track.
"Given the current political dynamics in Virginia, the prospects of an Independent campaign were very appealing to me, and based on the positive feedback I had received from business leaders, community leaders and citizens all across our state, I am confident that I could have run a credible and competitive campaign and made a positive contribution to the public debate. In many ways I would have enjoyed participating in such a campaign a great deal and I think it could have been good for Virginia.
"However, after a great deal of consideration I have decided that I will not be an Independent candidate for Governor this year. There were many factors that influenced my decision to forgo such a campaign.
"First, I know how difficult Independent campaigns can be. The biggest challenge an Independent candidate faces is fundraising. You can have a winning message, but if you don't have the resources to effectively communicate that message to voters you cannot win. To run a winning campaign I would have needed to raise at least $10-$15M. That's a very difficult thing to do without the resources of a major political party and national donors at your disposal. Based on my discussions with key donors over the past three weeks, I was confident I could raise enough money to run a competitive campaign, but I was not confident I could raise enough money to run a winning campaign. While it is possible that these resources could have been secured over time if the campaign progressed as we envisioned, that was an uncertain outcome and it was too big a risk for me to ask my donors to take.
"Second, running as an Independent candidate would have required me to sever my longstanding relationship with the Republican Party. While I am very concerned about the current direction of the Republican Party, I still have many dear friends in the Republican Party, people who have been incredibly supportive of me over the years. I have tremendous respect for them and I am very grateful for everything they have done for me. I value these friendships a great deal and I feel a deep sense of personal obligation to those who have done so much to make my success possible. I have heard from many of these friends over the past several months. They have encouraged me to not give up on the Republican Party and continue working to get our party back on a more mainstream course. Maintaining their friendship and respect means more to me than the prospects of being Governor and I was unwilling to jeopardize these longstanding relationships by embarking on an Independent campaign.
"Finally, my decision was heavily influenced by a growing dissatisfaction with the current political environment in Virginia. Politics is much different today than it was when I was first elected. In many ways I fear that the "Virginia way" of doing things is rapidly being replaced by the "Washington way" of doing things and that's not good for Virginia. As a result, the political process has become much more ideologically driven, hyper-partisan and mean spirited. Rigid ideologies and personal political agendas are too often placed ahead of sound public policy and legitimate policy disagreements too quickly degenerate into unwarranted personal attacks. This makes it more difficult to govern effectively and get things done. While I still value public service a great deal, the truth is that I just don't find the political process to be as enjoyable as I once did. Because of this, I decided that the time has come for me to step away from elected office and look for other ways to serve Virginia.
"For all of these reasons, I decided that I will not be an Independent candidate for Governor in 2013. However, I truly appreciate the confidence and support of those who had encouraged me to do so and I hope they will understand and respect my decision.
"There is no higher honor than the privilege of serving one's fellow citizens in the halls of government. That privilege has been mine for the past 22 years. I am very grateful for the confidence the people of Virginia have placed in me. As a county Supervisor, a State Senator and Lieutenant Governor, I have done my best to serve them well. I hope I have been able to make a positive contribution to the betterment of our state.
"I look forward to continuing my work with Governor McDonnell and the rest of our great team in the months to come. We have accomplished a lot over the past three years, but we still have a lot of important work to do before our term of office is over. After that, I will return to the private sector and look for other ways to serve Virginia. I love Virginia and I will always be willing to do my part to help make Virginia a better place.
"I wish Mr. McAuliffe and Mr. Cuccinelli well as they begin their campaigns. One of these two candidates will have the responsibility of leading Virginia into the future. This is a tremendous responsibility and it should not be taken lightly. I encourage them to run campaigns that are worthy of Virginia; campaigns that focus on the big issues facing our state and offer a positive vision for the future of Virginia. That's the kind of Governor the people of Virginia want and deserve.
"And I encourage the people of Virginia to carefully consider the decision they will make this November. Our priority should be on electing a Governor who has the ability to effectively and responsibly govern our state and provide the mainstream leadership we need to solve problems, get things done and make Virginia a better place to live. Nothing less should be acceptable."
Office of Terry McAuliffePress Release
Virginia Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe issued the following statement after Lieutenant Governor Bolling's decision not to pursue a campaign for Governor:
"Virginia owes Bill Bolling a debt of gratitude for his mainstream leadership, focus on job creation, and willingness to work with both parties to find solutions. I know he will continue to work hard for the Commonwealth's future and look forward to hearing his ideas on how to make Virginia the best for business.
"I'm running for Governor because I believe that to create jobs and grow our economy, we need to focus on mainstream bipartisan solutions instead of divisive ideological fights. Just this past month, I was pleased to join Lieutenant Governor Bolling, Governor McDonnell and both parties in the legislature to support a mainstream compromise on transportation. Despite the efforts of a few on the far right to derail the compromise, we were able to come together and address a major economic issue for Virginia.
"As Bill Bolling wrote today, "Our priority should be on electing a Governor who has the ability to effectively and responsibly govern our state and provide the mainstream leadership we need to solve problems, get things done and make Virginia a better place to live." I couldn't agree more."
Office of Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli Press Release
Springfield, VA –Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli released the following statement: "I want to thank Bill Bolling for his years of service to the people of Virginia and his dedication to making our Commonwealth a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
"In the months ahead, there will be a clear contrast between Terry McAuliffe - a career Washington Insider and Democrat fundraiser – and myself. I agree with the Lt. Governor that we need a Governor who is focused on solving the problems we face like implementing a comprehensive transportation plan that addresses our long-term needs, reforming our tax code in a responsible, and balanced way that encourages economic growth, strengthening our educational system for every student, creating good jobs here in Virginia and fighting to protect the ones we already have. That is what I will do as Virginia's next Governor, just as the McDonnell, Bolling, Cuccinelli team has worked together to accomplish over the last three years."


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The easy comment here is Matt Cooke. Growing up I loved the Pens second to the Blues. Family lol. Now, I say Fuck the Pens. Crosbitch and the Cookiecunt. That's right, cunt (no actual offense intended to those who are offended by the word). Dirty hockey the way Philly loved it back in the day. But not real hockey, there used to be hard fucking open ice hits that didn't involve the head. It was called a hip check. A man named Jamie Rivers new how to throw them. Jamie fucking Rivers. The last of the open ice hitters not named Oshie fucking up people not looking legally.
We have a good team, though we are not unlike the team that drafted Stemp as the Blues savior. Sure we will use our 6th overall pick (ideally) for a dman, but we will at least get Jaden and Tara for the next season to replace Crack and Ports. I wish Port could be as good as a bad wine, but shit, lets be serious. Crack is just that good. Good enough to make the lineup, but seriously, does anyone outside of an addict really want to do it?
Defense? Still not worried here. Pietr is the man, hopefully not hurt passed next season. Shat or the Captain or the Kirk or the Shattner Kirk is looking really good. Coli made a non appearance, oh well.
My last point, play Allen. Shit it doesn't matter. Bishop and Pietr got their tryouts way ahead, why not see if he doesn't get fucked up at the NHL level. If he does, don't we have some Russian goalie that is looking to get over here without playing in the minors? From what I hear the guy is good and ready to play, but fuck the Russians right? I mean we have been doing that in St. Louis since Khavanov, who would have been good as a rookie in this day and age, but fucked ass in his. So bring up Allen, give Conks the day off, he will have many after this year anyway.


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Comrade Barack Obama has never been committed to American ally Taiwan, in-fact since before he was inaugurated as President, Obama promised his China Communist partners that he would continue to support totalitarianism of Taiwan.
Obama has pinned the United Nations front and center to his administration's philosophy of foreign policy–prior to engaging militarily in Libya, Obama sought approval of the United Nations doing an end run around Congress in which he was rebuked overwhelmingly by a bipartisan vote of 295-123 with 70 Democrats joining Republicans to criticize Obama's Libyan policy.
Now in (possibly) the waning months of the Obama Administration the White House is rushing headlong into a number of United Nation's sponsored treaties, absent much regard to United States Sovereignty and our national security interests.
In July, the United Nation Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) will be negotiated–one reason to be concerned about the ATT, is the risks that it poses to the United States to sell arms to Taiwan.
The United States is legally as well as strategically and morally obliged to make military hardware and services available to our ally Taiwan for their defense pursuant to the Taiwan Relations ACT based solely on Taiwan's defense needs and not on consultation with the China Regime. Something as simple as Assistant Secy of State Thomas Countryman's allowance for "bilateral diplomatic exchanges with China (about proposed arms exports) to seek and find mutual accommodations about our differing views of the world and the common interest of promoting regional security could be, in context of arm sales to Taiwan a violation of U.S. law," writes Ted R Broumund and Dean Cheng –The Heritage Foundation
The United States should be making it clear to the United Nations & China Regime that it cannot accept any treaty that would disturb our binding obligations to Taiwan and that they are not willing to consider the ATT nor will they waiver from this decision but does the Obama Administration have the backbone necessary to reject the United Nations & China's ambitious plans to have a seat at the table when it comes to United States foreign affairs?
Related: Law of Sea Treaty Vote Put Off Until After Elections –WSJ


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Politte designated for assignment
NEW YORK -- The Chicago White Sox recalled right-hander Sean Tracey from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
Tracey took Cliff Politte's spot in the bullpen. Politte was designated for assignment Saturday after allowing four runs and four hits in two innings of a 14-3 loss to the New York Yankees.
Tracey appeared in three games for the White Sox earlier this season, giving up two runs and three hits in 4 2/3 innings. He was optioned to Charlotte on June 15, when Chicago acquired right-hander David Riske in a trade with Boston.
The night before, Tracey looked distraught in the dugout in Texas after manager Ozzie Guillen yelled at him. Guillen apparently got angry because Tracey failed to hit Hank Blalock with a pitch in retaliation for the two times Rangers starter Vicente Padilla plunked Chicago catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
Tracey faced only one hitter -- Blalock -- before Guillen pulled him. TV cameras caught Guillen in the dugout throwing down a water bottle in disgust and shouting at Tracey, who was so upset that he pulled his uniform top over his head.
But the next day, Guillen said Tracey was demoted because of the Riske trade, not the rookie's outing in Texas.
"This kid is going to perform, and hopefully he'll pitch well enough to stay," Guillen said Sunday at Yankee Stadium.
Politte, a right-hander, was 2-2 with an 8.70 ERA in 30 relief appearances with Chicago this season. The White Sox have 10 days to trade, release or send him outright to the minors.
"He will find a job," Guillen said.
Now, my questions are:
How in the hell can this man be manager of the year?
Why do people love a man who so obviously is a jerk?
How can he get away with the humiliating treatment he gives the players who don't play 'hardball"? Pissed off because someone won't lower themselves & retaliate? Isn't that the job of the mafia not a professional baseball team?
Has he completely lost sight of what baseball is supposed to mean? What kind of example does this man set?


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Decatur - A Macon County sheriff's deputy has been fired.
On Wednesday, the department fired 41 year-old Brian Duff after an internal investigation.
Police say duff crashed into the back of a truck on North Jasper Street, June 29th in Decatur. 55 year-old Thomas Lennox who was in the roadway picking up a mattress that fell from the truck was struck and critically injured.
Lennox lost both of his legs as a result of his injuries.
Decatur police say Duff's actions in his squad car were clearly reckless and unsafe.
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State's Support and $800 Million In Private Investment Will Help Create More Than 1,400 Good Illinois Jobs
CHICAGO – Governor Rod Blagojevich congratulated Ford Motor Company on the completion of its recently renovated and retooled Chicago Assembly Plant and the opening of the 155-acre Chicago Manufacturing Campus, which is bringing in twelve Ford suppliers and more than 1,400 new jobs into Illinois. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has invested with Ford and its suppliers to help make both of these important projects a reality. DCEO Director Jack Lavin represented Governor Blagojevich at the event.
"I am proud that the State of Illinois has wisely invested in this innovative manufacturing system, which will create good paying jobs in this area for years to come. This successful partnership between the state, the City of Chicago and Ford Motor Company proves that Illinois can offer major manufacturers a welcoming business climate and a well-educated, well-prepared workforce that can help those businesses stay competitive and grow in the global market," Governor Blagojevich said.
Chicago Assembly Plant today unveiled its new flexible manufacturing system with the production of three distinct models built on one vehicle platform. Opened in 1924, Chicago Assembly is Ford's oldest operating plant in the world. Today, it uses the industry's latest technology in machine tooling and processes to build the all-new 2005 Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle and Mercury Montego. With its flexible body shop and final assembly area, the plant can employ the new flexible tooling to quickly change over and build up to eight different models on two vehicle platforms.
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"Chicago Assembly sets a new standard in today's fiercely competitive market," said Greg Smith, Executive Vice President and President of the Americas. "The flexible manufacturing system installed here means we can respond quickly to changes in customer demand and do so efficiently. And our supplier manufacturing campus supports our flexible manufacturing system with quick customer response time as well as lower inventory and shipping costs."
The Chicago Manufacturing Campus marked its official opening today. It is the industry's largest in size and scope and Ford's first in the United States. Twelve suppliers, totaling 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing and office space, are producing parts at the 155-acre site, just one-half mile from the plant. Among the suppliers are Brose North America Inc. (door components); Lear Corp. (headliners); Plastech Engineered Products Inc. (injected and blow molded plastics); S-Y Systems Technologies America LLC, (wiring); Tower Automotive Inc. (stampings); Visteon Corp. (instrument panels, bolsters, HVAC components and fuel tanks); and ZF Lemforder Corp. (suspension). Also on the campus are Summit Polymers Inc. (injected plastics) as well as TDS Automotive and its subsidiaries, Decoma International Inc., Flex-N-Gate and Facil US. The Ford Parts Distribution Center is also located on the campus.
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The Tulsa Shock have made a trade, sending former Oklahoma State guard Andrea Riley to the Phoenix Mercury for Temeka Johnson.
Johnson -- who was the WNBA's Rookie of the Year in 2005 -- is a 5'3" point guard who averaged 6.4 points and 4.4 assists per game for the Mercury last season, including 30 starts.
The seven-year WNBA veteran has started 181 of the 198 games she has appeared in with career averages of 7.9 points and 4.5 assists.
"She brings veteran experience that will help lead this team from the point guard position," says Shock President Steve Swetoha. "She's exactly the type of high character and experienced player that we want to build this team around in 2012."
Riley averaged six points and 1.8 assists with Tulsa last season and was a standout at Oklahoma State, leading the Cowgirls to three trips to the NCAA Tournament. As a senior, she averaged 26.7 points per game and was honored with the Nancy Lieberman Award, given every year to the top female point guard in the NCAA.
She was the first OSU women's player ever selected in the WNBA Draft, being chosen by the Los Angeles Sparks with the eighth overall pick in 2010.
"We wish Andrea nothing but success with Phoenix and we thank her for her contributions this past season," said Swetoha.
The WNBA season gets underway this June.
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The regular season is winding down for North Reading teams, with multiple Hornet squads hoping to position themselves for postseason success in the final week-plus of the regular season.
First on Monday, the boys hockey team hopes to improve on its 7-5-2 mark with a road tilt against Pentucket. Puck drops at 4 p.m.
Tuesday is a busy day with both basketball teams taking on Hamilton-Wenham. The girls team is on the road in a 6:30 p.m. tilt while the boys team hosts Hamilton-Wenham at 7 p.m. The boys team hopes to extend its unbeaten start, entering the game at 17-0. Though the girls team sits only above Triton in the standings, they can clinch a playoff spot with two more wins.
The hockey team continues the week's schedule on Wednesday, traveling to face off with Lynnfield in an 8 p.m. tilt.
Thursday is Valentine's Day, and it's also a basketball day for the Hornets. First at 6:30 p.m. the boys team travels to play Triton. The Lady Hornets welcome Triton to their home court with a 7 p.m. tilt.
No teams play on Friday, but Saturday features a pair of North Reading games.
At noon the girls basketball team looks to continue its playoff push at home against Winchester while the hockey team travels to face Swampscott at 5 p.m. to wrap up the week's action.


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TellMyPolitician helps you tell your politicians your thoughts the minute you read something online, along with the link to what you read, using the TellMyPolitician Button or Bookmarklet. That's what the tool is about, developed in the US by a group of people trying to lower the barriers to peoples' participation in the political process using the internet.
I work in online campaigning in a professional capacity – developing communities of online activists with different (and overlapping) interests, lowering the barriers to participation and empowering people to engage in the political process.
I believe this kind of tool can make an excellent addition to growing number of sites that help Australians more easily engage in the political process. Using the internet for more than 15 years to organise and take action, I've enjoyed seeing how the growth and development of the internet, social media and online technologies is giving people greater access to their politicians. And the internet is providing ways of influencing their politicians while connecting with other like-minded people, groups and organisations.
What's it about?
The premise for Tell My Politician Australia is the same as TellMyPolitician but for Australian internet users.
Consider the things being done through sites like Tweet MP and Open Australia (examples only, there are many others I know) and how this tool can empower people to tell their politicians about issues they care about the minute they read it on their favourite news site, blog, or website.
The best part is that I've already secured the source code for TellMyPolicitian. Not that this was so much of a challenge but it did require a few emails.
So what's the issue?
The big issue is that the code supports the USA's federal system of politics. And clearly should it be applied to Australia then it will need to be changed to accommodate our political structures.
The other issue is finding others to collaborate with on developing and rolling out Tell My Politician Australia.
What's required?
Well in short, I need you!
I know it sounds cliched but it's true.
This project needs many heads and hands to make it a kick ass tool to add to the growing number of Australian online tools empowering people to engage in politics. Plus it would be totally awesome to create smart phone apps enabling mobile users to be able to browse on the go and let their politicians know what they think.
But for starters I think it's important to speak with and collaborate with some others about how to best develop, re-model the TMP code and to roll out this project. I already have:
- Current email addresses for Members of the House of Representatives and Senators.
- Current list of federal electorates and their corresponding postcodes.
Please use the comments section to leave your feedback, thoughts, suggestions, ideas and criticisms (the constructive kind please).
If you want to work on this project please contact me:
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The ideal Rottweiler is a medium to large size, robust and powerful dog. The markings should be black with clearly defined mahogany, rust, or, rich tan markings. His compact and substantial build should denote great strength, agility and endurance. Males are characteristically larger, heavier boned and more masculine in appearance. Males should be between 24 to 27 inches (60 to 68 cm) Females should be between 22 to 25 inches (55 to 63 cm). Having said this I do hear some breeders making comments such as ?American Rottweilers are larger than German Rottweilers or, visa versa?. In my humble opinion, such statements are very general and not based on fact. There is not really much of a difference between the American and German Rottweiler standard, as far as height and weight go. Having said this, there are American Rottweilers that are tall and skinny, short and stocky and somewhere in between. The same can be said for German Rottweilers. It all comes down to the vision of the breeder, the purpose and goal of the breeding and most important of all the type and consistency of the Rottweilers, within the pedigree.
Tracing the history of any breed of dog prior to the 1850?s is almost impossible. The origin of the Rottweiler is not a documented record, due to the Rottweiler being considered one of the oldest dog breeds.The Rottweilers origin goes back to Roman times, when these powerful Mastiff-type dogs accompanied Roman troops on their journey through the Alps. Some of their roles were herding and guarding the stock and protecting the camp. It is documented there was such regard for these dogs that Nero himself has several around his palace for guarding purposes.In the region of das Rote Wil, which later became Rotwil and later still Rottweil, these magnificent animals bred with the native dogs and became know as the ?Butcher Dog?. Their role became driving, herding, and guarding cattle, sheep, pigs, and pulling carts. They also protected their masters and were known for wearing money belts around their necks, in order to keep their masters lively hood safe from thieves.In 1926, there were two sizes of Rottweilers, one was the heavier dog used for draft work and the smaller more agile one was used for working the stock. According to The Rottweiler in Word and Picture, the two strains were always kept separate and were not interbred. The larger type had colour established while the smaller dogs frequently carried white markings, this aspect was ignored, because they were bred solely for their working ability. The first Rottweiler standard was written in 1883 and published in 1901 and it has been suggested that it covered both breeds. Ironically in 1901 the breed standard, in regards to colour, states that the most common and preferable colour was black with russet or, yellow markings, but it accepted a number of alternative base colours such as black stripes on an ash grey background, in other words brindle; plain red; or dark wolf grey with black head and saddle. It also stated that white marking on the chest and legs frequently occurred and were admissible, if not too extensive.In the beginning of the 20th century the Rottweiler were used successfully as a police dog and still are used today by some police forces.The Rottweiler of today has still retained its loyalty, intelligence, good nature, devotion, courage and obedience. Many Rottweilers are used for Police work, Search and Rescue, Tracking, Herding, Guard work, Carting and most important of all, treasured family members. Most Rottweiler owners admit that they have the pleasure to be owned by their Rottweiler (s).
There are literally thousands of diseases and problems that a Rottweiler can be subjected to during his lifetime. I firmly believe that with a proper nutrition, exercise, housing and routine veterinary care; your Rottweiler can be expected to be a happy, active member of your household. Rottweilers are susceptible to Canine Parvovirus, I recommend keeping your Rottweiler low key and away from public areas where other dogs eliminate, until your puppy has had all of their puppy shots. I recommend an extra shot at Twenty weeks, making the puppy series a total of four. Rottweilers are also prone to Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Heart disease such as S.A.S, Eye disease such as cataracts and P.R.A. It is important that breeders test for these diseases. I believe that with a healthy diet and genetic screening, we can eradicate these diseases from our beloved breed.
The Rottweiler is basically a calm, confident and courageous dog, with a self-assured, aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships. A Rottweiler is self-confident and responds quietly and with a wait and see attitude to influences in his environment. He has an inherent desire to protect home and family and is an intelligent dog of extreme hardness and adaptability with a strong willingness to work; making him especially suited as a companion, guardian and general all purpose dog.AmbassadorsNot everyone is meant to own a Rottweiler; this magnificent breed deserves owners that are willing to dedicate their lives to socializing, training and making every effort to ensure the safety and future well being on our beloved breed. Rottweiler owners need to band together and be good ambassadors for the Rottweiler. It is time people start thinking ?What can I do for my Rottweiler, instead of, what can my Rottweiler do for me?. There are being laws passed, in some cities that are banning Rottweilers. Rottweiler Rescues and Humane Societies are filling up with unwanted Rottweilers. We are coming into an era where we need to change our attitudes by being responsible Rottweilers owners. Remember that our cute little puppy is going to grow up to weight approximately 80 to 135 lbs.
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To PlayStation fans' delight, Sony's Jack Tretton took the stage to announce that the PS4 won't have any pesky online requirements like the Xbox One, nor will playing, buying, or selling used games pose any sort of issue for consumers.
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PATIYA May will be remembered as a little girl who moved at 100 miles an hour, but always stopped to say 'I love you'.''
She loved butterflies, sandpits, jumping on the trampoline, drawing, running and swimming.
The four-year-old was about to start 'big girl' kinder, and was so excited she practised walking from her nan's car to the front door on her own.
She was the petite little girl with a demanding voice; the sweetest face with a cheeky sense of humour.
"You always knew she was around,'' her poppy, Geoff Dudley, said.
"She was a hundred miles an hour, you knew she was in the room – you would think butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, but then she would open her mouth and it was like a foghorn.
"She was just full of beans – she wouldn't run out of air.
"But then all of a sudden she would stop and say out of the blue, 'I love you'.''
Patiya was equally loved in return – particularly by her mother, Kristy Thomson, and father, Kyle Schreiber.
From the day she was born, Patiya was their princess.
"She was my princess, my world, my everything,'' Kyle said.
"All her ideas were good ideas – 'that's a good idea' she would say.
"I asked her what she wanted for breakfast and she said chips.''
McDonald's chip, of course. They were Patiya's favourites.
But her father would tell her despite it being her idea to always eat McDonald's, it wasn't always a good one.
Kyle and Kristy shared care of Patiya, and ensured she spent time with her extended family.
Her cousins on both sides were her best friends – she has become the star in the sky they say goodnight to.
"She was loved by everybody,'' Patiya's nan, Cheryl Roberts said.
"She would sit on my bed for hours and draw or play with hair ties, putting them around my wrist.
"The only thing she never liked was wind in her face.''
Patiya's life was taken tragically when a tree fell in Rosalind Park on Monday.
Her mother Kristy was seriously injured in the accident and remains in the Alfred Hospital with spinal injuries.
The road ahead is long and painful, but Kristy's father says his daughter is stronger than the rest of her family.
"She may not walk again,'' Geoff said.
"But we are never saying never.
"If there's a slight chance of walking again, she's going to have a good, hard crack at it.
"She is tough as nails – it's one step at a time, one thing at a time, but she is trying to keep positive and doing a good job.
"She is stronger than all of us.
"Her mother Trish is down there by her side and doing a good job, too.''
Geoff said Kristy and Kyle were overwhelmed by the support of the Bendigo community, and many from across the country.
"Kristy just can't get over how much people care,'' he said.
"And Kyle is just so grateful for everything people are doing to help and to raise money for Kristy's ongoing care.''
Cheryl said Patiya's extended family appreciated every little effort being made to support them in their grief, and Kristy in her recovery.
"We are so grateful for the help and support of everyone,'' she said.
"It's just so beautiful – the candles at the fountain were beautiful, the flowers in the park, it's just all so beautiful.''
Beautiful tributes, for a beautiful little girl.
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TRFT and the TITANS help tackle obesity!
Staff at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) and the Rotherham Titans rugby team helped mark the National Obesity Awareness Week with a scrumptious cycle challenge at Rotherham Hospital.
The Rotherham Titans star players and staff from throughout the Trust have been helping to raise awareness of obesity by taking part in a bike-blender cycle to make healthy fruit smoothies! The event, held in the hospital's Community Corner, was a great success, helping to raise awareness of healthy living and the variety of services available in Rotherham to tackle obesity.
Reshape Rotherham, TRFT's free, local weight management service and the Rotherham MoreLife Club, for overweight and obese children and their families, were present at the event to provide information about the services and support they provide. Alyson Fedak, Weight Management Team Leader for Nutrition and Dietetic Services at TRFT, said: "The bike-blender cycle was a really fun way to engage with members of the public about obesity and healthy living, whilst also raising awareness of the weight management services available in Rotherham.
"I would like to thank everyone who took part and to the Rotherham Titans for supporting us."
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Owen Schmitt has four years of NFL experience and hopes to add to that total. The former West Virginia University fullback is currently an unrestricted free agent.
He spent the first two years of his NFL career with the Seattle Seahawks and the last two years as a starter with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles chose not to offer Schmitt another contract.
Schmitt has apparently earned a tryout in Oakland this week. Schmitt's friend and current Eagles Wide Receiver Chad Hall tweeted, "Good luck to my boy and a great friend Owen Schmitt with his tryout in Oakland w the Raiders this week. Win a job brotha!"
Schmitt attended a recent Coaches Caravan stop in Parkersburg and told WVi, ""I have faith that I will get another shot," Schmitt stated. "It's just what do I do with that opportunity."
Every time Schmitt gets an opportunity he gives it his all and it usually works out. When he was looking to transfer early in his college football career to a division one school, he got a walk-on offer at WVU and turned that into a scholarship and starting role.
Schmitt was eventually a fifth-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft by the Seahawks. When he was given an opportunity in Philadelphia, he turned that into a starting job.
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However, some conservatives still have concerns with the border-crisis package.
Props for Lewis slaying social media
Twitter reacts to Lewis' top spot in the "House Democrats' Member Online All-Star Competition."
Hoyer's office belies Hill's boys club
Women occupy many of the top positions in the House minority whip's office.
Hoyer: Border trip wouldn't 'hurt'
But the House minority whip also says a visit by President Obama would just be a photo-op.
House Dems push for Ex-Im Bank
Rep. Denny Heck will introduce a bill that would extend the bank's authorization for seven years.
New leadership now less wealthy
McCarthy and Scalise aren't in the millionaire club. In fact, they're not even close.
Hoyer: Good relations with McCarthy
The House minority whip says he's "looking forward" to working with him if he's the GOP majority leader.
Hoyer: Iraq airstrikes should be considered
The House minority whip says the U.S. should consider actions in the short term and the long term.
Hoyer: 'Wise' to inform Hill about prisoner swap
The House minority whip says Obama was within his legal rights to make the trade but should've told leaders anyway.
House Dems consider guns action
The move comes less than a week after a shooting rampage in California.
Hoyer to Dems: Oppose Lerner vote
He says leadership won't approve the contempt vote on grounds that it's "political messaging."
Hoyer: ACA not election 'Holy Grail'
The House Minority Whip says health care will at worst be a neutral issue.
GOP confident about Ryan's budget
Senior Republican lawmakers and aides say they are in good shape.
'Grammys' event strikes Hill chord
Pelosi, McCarthy and Hoyer get up on stage.
Hill moving on aid, sanctions
Congress is poised to punish Russia.
Hoyer wants wage discharge petition
The House minority whip says Democrats will try to bring a higher minimum wage bill to the floor.
Hoyer worried about judicial diversity
He says the Congressional Black Caucus's concerns are valid, particularly in the South.
Hoyer: W.H. aide 'irresponsible'
He criticizes a White House official for saying those pursuing Iran sanctions are pushing for war.
Hoyer to Cantor: 'Talk is cheap'
He jabs Cantor on education, saying the majority leader's bills won't produce change.
Hoyer: No need for troops in Iraq
"We had been there for a very long period of time," he says.