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Royal Pub
Enjoy bar and pub style food including burgers, sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, and pizza. Full bar. Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00 Credit Cards Accepted
Lena Brewing Company
Lena Brewing Company is nestled among the rolling farm fields near Lena, Illinois just off US Highway 20. Our craft brewery features a wide mix of artisanal, traditional and innovative beers, all brewed right here on site! Our brewery and taproom are located inside a renovated old mill building. Stop by to taste our beer, take a brewery tour and watch our beer being made! Out facility is also available for private parties and rentals. Imagine hosting your next gathering right inside our beautiful, state-of-the-art brewing facility! We hope to see you soon; Cheers! Open Thursdays 4pm to 9pm; Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 9pm and Sundays 11am to 4pm. . Also open on holiday Mondays 11am to 4pm.
Spring Grove Restaurant
This family restaurant is among the best of the region and offers a wonderful breakfast and a great selection of daily specials. Children's menu. Breakfast and Lunch: under $5.00. Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
The Cedar Inn
Enjoy this small town bar and grill. Full bar, carryout, entertainment. 4747 Illinois Route 26 North Freeport, Illinois (Just south of the Village of Cedarville) Open: Sunday: Noon to 10 pm; Monday and Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm; Wednesday thru Saturday: 11 am to 1 am Lunch: Under $5.00. Dinner: Under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Woodfire 330
Woodfire oven pizza and specialties. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm to 9pm Friday and Saturday 4pm to 10pm Closed Sundays
Maria's Pizza
This great pizza place has been voted Best in the Region with its homemade sauce and dough, pasta and sandwiches. Dine-in specials, carry-out and delivery service. Dinner under $10 Credit Cards Accepted
Route No. 73 Brew & Chew
Casual dining serving local meat, great steaks and burgers in a unique setting. Located in the old Pearl City hardware store with it's original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets. Full bar with great drinks, banquet facilities seating 40. Open Su, T, W, Th: 11 am - 10:30 pm; F, S: 11 am - 1:30 pm
CITY:Pearl City
Generations Brewery
Relax at this new brewery capable of producing 310,000 gallons annually. Enjoy the 1500 square foot tap room serving 10 beers on draft including regional guest beers as well as a full service bar including premium and craft wines and spirits. Tours of the brewery are available – $5 for adults (includes a pint of beer). 1400 South Adams Avenue Freeport, IL 61032 Open: Wednesday and Thursday: 3 pm to 11 pm; Friday and Saturday: Noon to Midnight
Benchwarmers Sports Bar & Grill
Enjoy appetizers, all you can eat salad bar, great sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Grill your own Thursday thru Sundays from 5 pm to 10 pm. Full bar, carryouts, catering, delivery, children's menu, entertainment, outdoor dining. Banquet facilities for 130. Enjoy appetizers, all you can eat salad bar, great sandwiches, and steaks and seafood. Grill your own Thursday thru Sundays from 5 pm to 10 pm. Full bar, carryout, catering, delivery, children's menu, entertainment, outdoor dining. Banquet facilities for 130. 2143 West Galena Avenue Freeport, IL Open: Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 11 am to 1 am Lunch: Under $10 Dinner: Under $15 Credit Cards Accepted
Urban Krave
Made from scratch bakery items and deli sandwiches. Open every day 6am to 2pm Breakfast and Lunch: Under $10.00 Credit Cards Accepted
Green Tea Bake House
Home of the gourmet soft pretzel in Pretzel City USA! Sweet and savory gourmet baked goods, all crafted in house, from scratch, utilizing natural and organic ingredients. Known for our unique Kalamata olive and feta bread, our French "sables" butter cookies and our Asiago cheese asparagus tarts. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm.
Route 26 Sports Bar & Grill
Enjoy great food, great atmosphere, and good company. Full bar, carry outs, children's menu, live entertainment, and catering. Friday Fish Fry. Banquet space for 180. Lunch: under $10; Dinner: under $15. Credit cards accepted. Sunday: 11 am - 10:30 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 11 am - 1 am.
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant
Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region seventeen years in a row. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan, and Hunan cuisine with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
Lena Mercantile Eatery
The Mercantile Eatery serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts - pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more. In addition there is a daily special sandwich. Freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee drinks from gourmet beans are also featured. Plus enjoy the antiques, gifts and more at the Lena Mercantile. Lunch from 11 am - 2 pm, desserts and coffee anytime.
Lena Drive Inn
Old fashioned drive inn with carhop service. Serving soft serve ice cream cones, shakes and malts, with burgers, fries, chicken, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. A truly great drive inn experience.
Country Junction
Home-style Cooking Casual family dining with a warm inviting atmosphere serving a wide variety of American cuisine from steaks to fish, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches made to order. Reservations recommended. Carryouts, children's menu.
PJ's Stephenson Street Station
Homemade daily specials and soups Tuesday thru Friday, including tacos on Wednesday, hot roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy on Thursday, and a Friday night fish fry. Also serving home cut fries, fresh pork rinds and half-pound burgers. Bar, Carryout, wireless internet. Barquet facilities for 250. Credit cards are not accepted.
Donnybrook Bakery Cafe
They offer a bakery & café in a beautiful historic building. Check out their specialty ice cream, a coffee & smoothie bar. as well as a retail shop and beer/wine bar.
Beach's Supper Club
Beach's Supper Club is the longest operating supper club in Stephenson County. Known since 1975 for our outstanding prime rib served on Saturday nights. Also serving steaks, seafood, pork and chicken entrees. Entertainment, full bar including wine list. Reservations are encouraged for Friday and Saturday nights. Banquet facilities for 90. Sunday: 11:30 am - 8 pm; Wednesday thru Saturday: 5 pm - 10 pm
A Freeport tradition since 1921, this Italian restaurant and lounge specializes in pasta, pizza, steak, fish, and chicken. Carryout, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 55. Open: Sunday: 5 pm to 10 pm (lounge: closed); Tuesday thru Saturday: 5 pm to 10 pm (lounge: 5 pm to Closing).
Cimino's Little Italy
This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza. Enjoy the Cabreeze, an inviting atrium area, or their outdoor patio. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities for 300 perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions. Open: Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm; Monday thru Wednesday: 11 am to Midnight; Thursday thru Saturday: 11 am to 2 am Lunch under $5.00; dinner under $15.00
VFW Post 998
Fine dining in a casual setting. Excellent salad and soup bar, steaks, seafood and more. Full bar. Banquet facilities for 300. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 4 pm to 9 pm (Lounge: 4 pm to close) Dinner: under $15.00. Credit Cards Accepted.
Bootlegger Saloon
Featuring daily lunch specials. Home of The Bootburger. Big screen TVs & internet jukebox.
Route 20 Bar & Grill
Located on Highway 20 west of Freeport, Rt. 20 Bar & Grill offers casual dining in a great atmosphere. It specializes in homemade appetizers, great burgers, and daily specials at a great price. Weekend specials include a Friday Fish Fry offering cod, catfish, walleye, blue gill, and baked Salmon. Saturday night features prime rib, smothered chicken breast, steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes. Sunday features all you can eat broasted chicken. Full bar, carryout, catering service, entertainment, and banquet facilities for 100.
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 1:30 am; Saturday: 11 am - 1:30 am.
Logan's Bar & Grill
Enjoy this bar and grill which has won "best in the region" for their fish fry. Enjoy a steak or pork chop sandwich, or one of their other specialties. A full bar is offered with weekly entertainment. Carryouts, full bar and banquet facilities for 150. Friday and Saturday morning breakfast pizza and delivery!
Main Street Bistro
A delightful, local, farm to plate bistro. All items on the menu are fresh and homemade using local farm products. Also an exclusive wine list and local craft beers. Wednesday night is "Good Eats for a Good Cause" where a percentage of sales is donated to a local organization. Thursday is Ladies Night with sandwich specials and 1/2 price martinis. Friday features all you can eat tilapia fish and chips. Saturday is Live Jazz Night from 8 pm to 10 pm featuring top local artists. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, entertainment. Reservations recommended. Available for private parties of 40 to 100.
L.A. Drive In
Offering a large menu of fast food items and countless ice cream choices. Something for everyone, just how you like it.
The Rafters
Enjoy a quality dining experience in the unique setting of a beautiful barn. Our menu's feature great salads, dinners, sandwiches, and daily specials. The restaurant is attached to The Red Barn with its fabulous selection of gourmet foods and gift items and next to The Mill Furnishings and Design offering fine furniture and accessories and the Lena Brewing Company offering artisanal, traditional and innovative beers. Experience the entire complex. Carryout, children's menu, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 250.
Beltline Cafe
Homemade specials, pies and soup. All you can eat soup and salad Monday thru Friday. Carryout, catering service, and banquet facilities for 120.
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.
Family Affair Cafe
For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals including homemade soups, delicious "new" menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Voted among the "Best of the Region" in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Carryout, children's menu. Breakfast and Lunch: under $5.00. Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Fieldstone Inn
Enjoy this upscale, but casual gathering place offering great sandwiches from burgers to an outstanding grouper sandwich, plus a wide variety of fish and seafood, mouth watering steaks, and a hearty Mediterranean pork chop. Plus great appetizers and an extensive wine list. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful outdoor deck. Carryout, catering service, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 40. Voted Best Steak in the Region! Open: Monday thru Thursday: Lounge: 4 pm to Closing; Dining: 5 pm to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday: Lounge: 4 pm to Closing; Dining: 5 pm to 10 pm
E Town Coffee Co.
Start your day with locally roasted, freshly ground coffee and espresso, panini for lunch. Free Wi-Fi and local art.
Welcome Inn
A family restaurant/supper club featuring the best American and European cuisine in the region complimented with an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar.
Shark's Roadhouse
This 5000+ square foot restaurant tavern features a beautifully crafted main bar, multiple dining areas, beer garden and a unique decor with relics of the past. We serve lunch and dinner, along with weekly lunch specials and daily drink specials. Live entertainment; indoor/outdoor seating.
Coach's Golf & Grill
This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.
Sandburr Run Golf Resort
42 single rooms and eight double rooms with kitchenettes. We also offer a 9 hole golf course and The Sand Trap Bar & Grill.
Gramma Jack's Back 40
Homemade food served in a charming atmosphere with antique charm makes Gramma Jack's Back 40 a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Enjoy made-from-scratch muffins, daily lunch specials and tempting desserts!
Yellow Creek Inn
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY:Pearl City
Higher Grounds Coffee
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
This Is It Eatery
Enjoy this artsy alternative for discriminating diners with a fun attitude and great food including homemade soups, signature salads, and their own pretzel burger. Plus enjoy the Flashback Dance Club open from 9 pm to 1 am. Full bar, carryout, catering service, children's menu, entertainment, and outdoor dining. Closed Sundays and Mondays Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Wolf Holloow Golf Course Clubhouse Lounge
This clean and comfortable facility at the beautiful 18-hole Wolf Hollow Golf Course features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus and friendliest staffs in the region. Specialties include hamburgers, hot dogs, tenderloins, brats, pizzas, and more. Carryout, full bar. Banquet facilities for 130. Breakfast: under $5.00; Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Bottle Shed
Local sports bar specializing in home cooking, featuring homemade pizzas, Tuesday Taco Night, broasted chicken, Friday fish dinners and Saturday prime rib.
The Corner Tap
The Corner Tap is a family friendly atmosphere conveniently located halfway between Freeport, IL and Galena, IL in beautiful downtown Stockton, Illinois. Homemade pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and much more! Great beer selection, including darks and imports. Outdoor beer garden.
The Holy Mackerel
Masterful menu by renowned Chef Dan Kretschmer provides unparalleled gourmet cuisine and attentive service in a charming, historic church. Exquisitely fresh, simply prepared food.
Charlie's Place
Be sure to stop by Charlie's Place for great home-style cooking. Featuring all-day breakfasts, homemade soups and specials, Friday all-you-can-eat walleye and a Saturday rib special.
From huevos con chorizo and the best chimichangas around to a Friday night fish fry, Amigos is the place for a great Mexican or American meal. Breakfast served anytime. Credit Cards accepted. Open: Sunday: 8 am - 2 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 8 am - 9 pm.
Union Dairy
Old-fashioned ice cream shop featuring 51 flavors of ice cream, plus hamburgers and Chicago style hot dogs made with fresh, local products, chicken, pork tenderloins, grilled cheese and more. Also featuring custom made ice cream cakes, cookies and homemade German Chocolate Cake. Union Dairy has been a Freeport tradition since 1914. Dine in or carryout. March thru May and September thru October: Tuesday thru Sunday: 11 am to 9 pm Memorial Day thru Labor Day: Daily: 11 am to 10 pm Lunch: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
Immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course offers a challenge and a great time for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy fresh, delicious entree choices plus all-you-can-eat fish/seafood buffet on Friday, prime rib on Saturday & our homemade specialty pizzas in our club.
Sally's Cookie Jar
Handmade and decorated cookies, cookie jars, cookie cutters, and cookie cookbooks. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
Eilerts Cocktails and Tee Box
Eilerts is a cocktail lounge with a small bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Elierts Tee Box, a premier indoor golf facility, is adjacent. Carryout, entertainment, full bar. Open: Monday thru Friday: 3 pm - 12 am; Saturday: Noon to 12 am.
Lena Mercantile Company
Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Open: Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.
Slurp & Burp
This is a fun, friendly and family oriented bar and grill located in a scenic area. Daily specials, sandwiches and fish on Fridays. Tenderloin sandwiches are a highlight. Carryouts, alcohol, entertainment.
CITY:Pearl City
Heirloom Market & Cafe
This rural style cafe will capture your senses. The decor is clearly slated rustic with a cozy and a distinctively pleasant ambience. The cafe is a staple of small town life with a sense of community as it embraces the environment that has been set forth by the Heirloom Market. We feature homemade baked goods and gourmet coffee. The espresso drink with steamed milk or variegated flavoring is designed for a picker upper or as a way to pass your time with a good book or to surf the free wi-fi internet.
Stella's Café & Catering
Offering excellent ambiance, exceptional food and decadent desserts. Homemade soups, fresh baked bread, serving your catering needs.
9 East Coffee
Coffee house and cafe specializing in espresso-based drinks, homemade desserts, pastries, soups and sandwiches, plus daily specials to accompany a superb cup of coffee. Free internet access, outdoor dining, and entertainment. Look for 9 East on Facebook. Credit Cards accepted. Open: Monday thru Friday: 7 am - 3 pm; Saturday;: 7 am - 2 pm.
Savanna Marketplace
Featuring local and Illinois made gifts, foods, and specialties. Enjoy specialty coffees, muffins, desserts and other goodies in their historic building built in 1906 which boasts the original art deco soda fountain from the 30's.
Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery
A boutique winery located in a scenic valley in Hanover. They specialize in dry-red-bold wines from their vineyard.
Lena Golf Club - Wolf Hollow Golf Course
The Lena Golf Club offers the beautiful Wolf Hollow Course with 18 holes, 71 par, 6,422 yards over wide open, rolling prairies. The club house features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus in the region. Fees: Monday thur Thursday: 9 holes - $16; 18 holes - $25; Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9 holes - $18; 18 holes - $30; Motorized Cart Rental: (Per Cart/Per Person): 9 holes - $12; 18 holes - $17
The Crooked Roof
Lanark's newest restaurant with amazing pizzas, specialty burgers, and sandwiches. Live music every weekend and a good time every day.
Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery
Experience our spectacular view, taste wines from our locally grown grapes, relax on the deck, and enjoy some wine.
Massbach Ridge Winery
Sample award-winning, estate-grown wine while enjoying the breathtaking Jo Daviess County hills. Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., year round.
Silver Moon Winery
Enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace and chat with the winemaker, who is always delighted to share his passion for making wine with guests.
Blackhawk Chocolate Trail
A delicious mixture of cocoa is found every which way along the Blackhawk Chocolate Trail in the four-county area of Northwest Illinois. Enjoy visiting candy stores, bed and breakfasts with special chocolate-themed packages, gift shops and old-fashioned soda fountains.
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Tonight's series opener between the Nationals and Braves has been postponed due to dangerous storms sweeping through the area, the club just announced. No makeup date has been set, though manager Davey Johnson said he believes it will be played in August during the Braves' next trip to Washington.
Though the forecast looked unfavorable all afternoon, and though tornado warnings were issued in other parts of the region, the Nationals tried to hold out hope the game could be played. Eventually, they realized it wouldn't be possible.
Stephen Strasburg was scheduled to start for the Nationals against Atlanta left-hander Mike Minor. Michael Morse was due to make his season debut after coming off the disabled list earlier in the day.
Johnson said Strasburg will now start tomorrow's 4:05 p.m. game, with Gio Gonzalez starting Sunday's 1:35 p.m. series finale. The Braves will skip over Minor's rotation spot and instead go with NL ERA leaderRead more »
- natsfan1a - Jun 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Shocker on the postponement. I did not see that coming. Seriously, stay safe, Mark and Insiders. (I can think of a few comments on the record, but I'll keep them to myself because it's a family blog and all. I guess, congrats?)
- pRAA - Jun 1, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Damn. I have tickets for tomorrow. Now, instead of getting to watch Gio pitch I'll have to watch that loser Strasburg.
- Tim - Jun 1, 2012 at 10:51 PM
500 musical mobile lightning rods took the field at the same time… that's what Mark meant to say.
- Drew - Jun 1, 2012 at 10:58 PM
That blows. The horns, that is.
- peric - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:00 PM
500 musical mobile lightning rods took the field at the same time… that's what Mark meant to say.Heck I didn't know the Electric Light Orchestra was in town? Might have gone to that concert.
- SonnyG10 - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:00 PM
I took a chance by staying home tonight. Now it pays off. Hate to lose my Nats fix, though.
- Candide - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Once upon a time, people weren't afraid to go outside in a little wet weather
- NatsLady - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:09 PM
ooooo, ooooooo, I get to see Gio on Sunday!!!!
- Section 222 - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:26 PM
Rainchecks are as good as gold. And at least they didn't keep folks there until 9 pm before bowing to the inevitable. And now Strasburg gets to mow down the BoSox. Not to mention the ushers get a night off before the debut of the new no going to your seat during at bats policy. Good stuff.
- Drew - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:27 PM
Though we face a night of withdrawl, this helps the Nats. Morse, Strasburg, Flores and Wang get more rest. It's one less game without Storen. It shortens the brutal stretch to 32 games. The Nats are still in first place.The Nats are 6-6 with 20 games to go.
- Gonat - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Stanton in the 1st inning vs. Phillies with a RBI double. Were they not watching the Nats series?
- NatsJack in Florida - Jun 1, 2012 at 11:35 PM
Gonat…..both Stanton and Ramirez have not missed a pitch in their hitting zone in about a month.
- UnkyD - Jun 2, 2012 at 1:29 AM
Yay!! Gio!!! Was looking forward to JZimm, but now I can see the Master Bender at work…cool…
- Manassas Nats' Fan - Jun 2, 2012 at 2:05 AM
Seems like with both teams having an off day yesterday, and both having one on Monday, that a Monday make up makes sense. They already have one doubleheader in August, why back up a second one unneccesarily?Oh I forgot we have our award ceremony Monday night, the nats don't wantme to miss two games in a week as we have graduation Thursday night.
- Soul Possession, My PFB Hitterish Sofa - Jun 2, 2012 at 3:17 AM
500 musical mobile lightning rods took the field at the same time… that's what Mark meant to say.Heck I didn't know the Electric Light Orchestra was in town? Might have gone to that concert.————————————–Gotta give it up. Post of the Day.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - Jun 2, 2012 at 3:25 AM
I thought the Electric Light Orchestra post was very cleaver also.
- aff942a8-ac63-11e1-8924-000bcdcb5194 - Jun 2, 2012 at 3:33 AM
As a season ticket holder I am ticked off at some of the length of time that the Nationals take to cancel games.Not only have I spent $7,000 for the season, it's also the time involved in getting to the game (in my case Leesburg is a hassle), cost of gas and parking cost. In the case of today, I realized how bad the weather was going to be and didn't come. But it was a big decision, do I waste $90 of tickets to not come, in the case of today I made the right choice.But what I am mad about, the Nationals have an obligation to it's fans to assure that games are canceled in advance, not for the hassle but the hazard of having between 5 to 10,000 extra cars creating an even more hazard driving in dangerous conditions.Of course I can understand it's not a science to predict weather conditions, but tonight with the dire forecast, Tornado warnings for most of the afternoon it should of been a slam duck for the Nats to cancel the game around 4 or 5pm.I would really like to know who was responsible for the late decision and ask the Nats if they could be more served to the fans in postponing games hours before instead of at 6:45 when the weather was a safety concern.
- Mr. Doggett - Jun 2, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I actually worked in the little control booth operating security cameras for a very short period of time… and I can tell you the guy in charge of stadium operations making these decisions is a pompous ass. He definitely doesn't care about added traffic and dangerous driving conditions. Dude flies a helicopter when he wants to go somewhere.
- Joe Seamhead - Jun 2, 2012 at 11:31 AM
I agree 100% on the way it was handled yesterday.I also must drive a long way against the grain of traffic in rush hour to get there. As of 6:30 the Nats weather line was saying 'Game On." With the threat of tornado warnings and the virtual certainty of heavy rain I consider the way they waited to postpone until to 6:45 to have been both callous, and irresponsible. This wasn't a tough call.
- natsfan1a - Jun 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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- natsfan1a - Jun 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Agree re. the ELO post.Not a good idea either way, but maybe they held off because of the Great Trombone Record Event?


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HONG KONG - Exercise normal security precautions
There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Hong Kong. Exercise normal security precautions.
Hong Kong is a special administrative region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China.
The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.
Large-scale demonstrations took place in Hong Kong between September and December 2014. Hong Kong Police cleared all major protest sites in Admiralty, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok in mid-December 2014 following the grant of an injunction by the High Court. Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media.
The crime rate in Hong Kong is relatively low. Petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs, especially at the airport, on public transportation and in main tourist shopping areas, hotel lobbies and crowded streets. Bags left unattended are likely to be stolen. Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times.
Robberies, some targeting foreigners, have occurred in the shopping and entertainment districts in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, located across the border from Hong Kong in mainland China's Guangdong province. Be extremely vigilant while in Shenzhen, and travel with a friend or in a group. Carry copies of passports and other identification and a small supply of cash separate from your other personal belongings.
Foreigners have been targeted in incidents of drink spiking, which is often combined with theft or credit card fraud. Never leave food or drinks unattended or in the care of strangers, and pay careful attention when drinks are being prepared and served.
Traffic drives on the left and is congested in urban areas. Roads are narrow and frequently unmarked. Public transportation is widely available. Taxi drivers speak little or no English; you should therefore have your destination written in Chinese.
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver spread through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.
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Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may be exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.
Seasonal influenza occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Get the flu shot.
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection that can cause swelling of the brain. It is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Risk is low for most travellers. Vaccination should be considered for those who may be exposed to mosquito bites (e.g., spending a large amount of time outdoors) while travelling in regions with risk of Japanese encephalitis.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease and is common in most parts of the world. Be sure your measles vaccination is up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.
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Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among pediatric travellers, travellers going to rural areas, visiting friends and relatives or travelling for a long period of time. Travellers at high risk visiting regions with typhoid risk, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation should speak to a health care provider about vaccination.
Insects and Illness
In some areas in Eastern Asia, certain insects carry and spread diseases like chikungunya, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, leishmaniasis, Lyme disease, malaria, and tick-borne encephalitis.
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- Protect yourself from mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue fever.
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Animals and Illness
Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats. Some infections found in some areas in Eastern Asia, like avian influenza and rabies, can be shared between humans and animals.
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV are spread through blood and bodily fluids; practise safer sex.
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that mainly affects infants and children. Travellers are at increased risk if visiting or living in overcrowded conditions. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against this disease.
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria and usually affects the lungs.
For most travellers the risk of tuberculosis is low.
Travellers who may be at high risk while travelling in regions with risk of tuberculosis should discuss pre- and post-travel options with a health care provider.
High-risk travellers include those visiting or working in prisons, refugee camps, homeless shelters, or hospitals, or travellers visiting friends and relatives.
Medical services and facilities
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I went to Toys R Us in Rowland Heights, California to return 2 Transformer toys today. It is the 90th day since the purchase and someone who seems like a manager at the store, gave me a hard time with the return. She claims that she does not know if it has passed the 90th day and I asked her to just add up the days and she'd find it IS the 90th day. She went on saying she doesn't know how many days there are in November so she just needs to go to another place to check the calendar. (I think her logic is that if November has 31 days then it'd make it the 91st day since purchase). I told her there are only 30 days in November and she just does not believe me and went to another department to check the calendar and left me waiting for 15 minutes! She did realize that it in fact is within the 90 day time frame and let me return the stuffs. I just do not understand why she needs to check how many days there are in November instead of just turn around and ask her coworkers standing right next to her. I also do not understand why it took her 15 minutes to check the calendar. I think she deliberately gave me a hard time and I was not pleased with the process. Being a loyal customer who probably spent around $3000 during Christmas last year at Toys R Us, I do not think it'd be likely for me to come back again. TEACH YOUR EMPLOYEEs ABOUT CALENDARS!
If she thinks that November has 31 days then I wonder how she becamemanager. "I just do not understand why she needs to check how many days thereare in November instead of just turn around and ask her coworkersstanding right next to her." She could even have asked one of the children how many days inNovember(provided they are over 7) and they would have known. Still Idon't see why they could have made an exception for one extra day withan honest customer. The reason it took her to check the calender for 15 minutes wasprobably because she did not know that November came after October orwas at the end of the year. She was probably looking between June andJuly and wondering where the November page of the calender was untilfinally someone else came along and told her it was after October notafter June.
Well, I sure can't tell you how many days are in each month withoutlooking at a calendar but I can tell you that I would be able to findout faster than 15 minutes!
I've seen a few people singing the praises of the Thirty Days HathSeptember rhyme, but I've always been a bigger fan of the knuckletrick. If you don't know how the knuckle trick works, it goes likethis: Count the months on your knuckles and the grooves between yourknuckles. When you run out of knuckles on one hand, move to the other.Leave out your thumb knuckle. Every month that lands on a knuckle is31 days, every month that lands on a groove between knuckles is 30days (or 28 for February). As an added bonus, it takes slightly less than fifteen minutes tofigure out how many days are in November using this method. Progress,thy name is Erik!
You mean there's only 30 days in November?!!! You learn something neweveryday!! ;)
You claim that you will not be returning to TRU so what differencedoes it make to them that you're unhappy with their service? And youclaim to have been making the return on the 90th day - - did youinclude the day of purchase in your calculation or did you figure thatthe clock started ticking on the day after you made your purchase. Sowhat if the person you were dealing with didn't know how many dayswere in November - - I didn't know either until I looked at mycalendar. You were able to return "the stuffs" and the fact that youfired up your computer to complain about this minor situation speaksvolumes about the attitude you displayed when making the return.
Peggy, I understand your frustration here. I am going to take you at yourword that it took 15 minutes for the employee to get back to you. Thatis pretty excessive. Most stores, the computer will automatically tellyou that the purchase is not within the alloted return period, and itseems that Toys'r'us does not have that. At the very least, a calendershould be provided at the return stations - I'm sure that would save alot of time and hassle. I don't however, feel that the employee was picking a fight with you.What does she have to gain out of that? I think she is guilty of beinga scatterbrain, at best (and really, we all have our moments.).
Or they could get one of those flip-style perpetual calendars. Justturn it to XX days in the future, and flip it every day...then youhave it right there. :)
15 minutes out of your life. Never know may have saved your life. Take a chill and realize it isn't personal. She didn't wake up andsay I am going to screw up Peggys day.
Not knowing what happened at the store, I will still comment: 1.) I've worked 19 years in retail. One thing I have learned is thatpeople waiting on something multiply the time they have to wait by afactor of 2X or 3X. A 6 minute wait becomes 15. (They also multiplydistances - I drove 50 miles - read 20.) 2.) I'm pretty sure Toys R Us registers would OK the refund or notwhen they scanned it. You didn't mention if they did this. 3.) Toys R Us has a 45 day return policy on collectables -Transformers could be considered this, but I guess they didn't dothis.
I would think it'd be up to the computer to check the 90-day countautomatically, otherwise, you'd literally have employees counting thedays, which (1) could be slow and (2) has room for error.
I hate people who wait til the LAST possibly moment to return an item,and especially wait til AFTER the return period to return it, THEN getmad when it gets denied. Maybe everyone should have a calenderembedded in their heads.
If you hadn't waited until the bitter end, there would have been noquestion. I don't think it is odd that they double checked to makesure. Nobody (including me) cares how much you spent at this or any otherstore. Your mother may think you are special, but nobody at Toys R Usdoes. It is just a business.
Not everybody has a calendar in their heads(myself being one of them),and as Toys R Us is one of those places that is strict about returnpolicies, I am sure the cashier wasn't going to risk getting writtenup over your return if it had been more than 90 days. And, nobody cares how much money you spent in the store. You deserveno better or worse treatment than me, who spent about $150 in therethis Xmas season.
Peggy L., My Mom used to say " If you go looking for a fight...you aregoing to find a fight". Could it be that two folks, one from the customer universe, the otherfrom the management universe met under these circumstances? That being said the calculation of days in a month might be in thehead work for some and refer to a calendar work for others. The 15 minute wait could be explained away as letting the customersteam or there could have been an interruption unknown to thecustomer. Stop back and let us know what the company says, thanks. BillR.
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This solar walkway light proved to be The Best in tests conducted by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it produced the brightest, most expansive light. The Best model's two high-powered LEDs generated up to 13X more lux (a measure of light intensity) than lesser walkway lights. The Best Solar Walkway Light cast illumination over 12' away, far superior to other models that could not even project light 5' from their location. The Best model emitted light for 10 consecutive hours, far superior to lesser lights that lasted a mere six hours. The Best model did not incur any damage after months of exposure to rain, sun, and frost or when kicked over repeatedly onto cement. Its built-in stake enables simple placement into a lawn or flowerbeds and its built-in photo sensor automatically turns the light on at dusk—provides either six or 10-hour intervals of light. The solar panel on top of the unit recharges the walkway light in moderate to full sunlight. Includes one light. 23 1/4" H x 6 1/2" Diam. (1 1/4 lbs.)
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I have had these about a month and like them. Other brands have weak lights and I think useless. These only last about an hour when it is cloudy or rains all day but that is the nature of solar power. I am not a fan of the star pattern and wish the light would project a solid pattern or better yet a choice of both. I have four and plan to add to the collection. These are the brightest I have seen.
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By Ck
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Started with 2 of these and they were really nice.Easy to put together. Lasted close to advertised time. Lots of light. I thought they were great! Then suddenly they stopped working after 2 hours despite being on the 10 hr cycle. Customer service was very nice and return was very easy. Got the 2 new ones. Still not lasting anywhere near what is advertised.Please don't give the standard answer of "The timing of the light is going to depend on the amount of charge the lights received and the timing switch." Right. We know that. I'll try them a while longer and see if they get better. If not I'll have to return them for a refund. Am still hoping they work out. When they work right they are very good!
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I was very excited to order these walkway lights. Features that attracted me were brightness of light and flexible duration of light being on (6 hours at the brightest setting or 10 hours at a lower brightness setting). The lights are definitely much brighter than solar-powered walkway lights that I have used previously; but (and this is a deal breaker), the lights will only stay on a maximum of 2 to 3 hours when they supposed to stay on for 6 to 10 hours! I have positioned the lights to receive maximum sunlight to charge fully, but even on a sunny day with clear blue skies no matter where I position the lights for charging and no matter which duration switch I use (6 hr or 10 hr) the lights go on around 6 pm and go off around 8 pm! That makes them virtually useless for nighttime walkway lights and I will be returning these lights immediately.
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We originally bought three lights. We put them in the back yard around our landscaping. They did not disappoint. They are bright; each one covers a large area; they are firmly in the ground. These lights are the best we have found after 10 years of looking. They are well made and a beautiful addition to our yard. My husband said "this makes our yard look like a million bucks" They really do! And P.S. we ordered more right away :)
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Bright, and easy to install. I installed them on our front yard walkway. They do get lots sunlight during the day, but, when evening come, they don't last as long as it say would. I set it on 'high' option, it should last 6 hours, but, it only last about 3 hours. That's the only disappointment. Otherwise, I am pretty happy with this product.
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I really like the brightness of the lights and they were very easy to put together. According to the info the lights should stay on for 6 hours at the brighter light but so far they cut off after 4. Haven't tried the lower setting yet to see how long they last.I wish the poles were a bit longer too. It would be nice to have them a bit higher up.I probably will buy a couple more.
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Only have it for over a week. time will tell. But so far. I am satisfied. Except the product manual said 12 feet illumination. It does not cover that far
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I planned for an electric walkway post lamp but the electrician did not remember to add the power line, so I did my homework for a good solar walkway lamps. Theses are excellent but have good sun all day. I have only 4 along about 35 ft walkway and they light the area well. I would recommend these, my husband said the solar battery is replaceable as well, although I haven't needed that. The actual clear portion of the casing (glass) is decorative so the light illumination has a star shape. Attractive and no more than a good outdoor electric post lantern.
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from Maine
Ordered three to light part of a walkway. Love them and plan to order more. They charged quickly and the area of illumination is lovely. Not extremely bright, but more than adequate to not only make the area safer to walk, but also casts a lovely pattern. Just hope they turn out to be as durable as they are easy to install.
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This is a great addition to our mostly solar-powered home. We needed to illuminate the carport, and this has cast light just far enough.


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Premier Christy Clark has ordered an internal review of the decision not to lay charges after the fatal explosion and fire in Burns Lake.
Clark has directed her deputy minister John Dyble to review the circumstances that led to the decision. WorkSafeBC's investigation has been criticized after Crown prosecutors said some of their evidence would not be admissible in court because of the way it was gathered.
Clark announced the internal review Thursday at the Truck Loggers' Association convention in Vancouver.
Clark emphasized that the review is not to second-guess the independent decision of the criminal justice branch, "but if there are lessons to be learned from this, I want to make sure that we learn them."
Two workers died and 20 more were injured in the explosion and fire at Burns Lake. A province-wide program of sawmill dust inspections has been in place since the Babine mill explosion in January 2012 and a similar blast at Lakeland Mills in Prince George three months later.
NDP leader Adrian Dix said there should be a review, but Dyble is not the right person to do it because he reports to the premier. The investigation was "bungled," and cabinet ministers also intervened to keep a B.C. Safety Authority report on the situation from being made public before last May's election, he said.
"Somebody independent should address the question of what happened here, why the government acted in this way, why information that should have been made public wasn't, and why charges weren't brought because of the inability of government agencies to to work together in the correct way," Dix said.
WorkSafeBC also released its final report on the explosion Thursday, and is considering orders and penalties for the owners of the Babine Forest Products mill, which is being rebuilt.
WorkSafeBC investigators concluded that the explosion was preventable. They found that the company knew its dust collection system was under-sized, but the mill increased production before an electrical upgrade was completed.
The report said there was "considerable work" done to the mill's dust management system and improving the waste conveyor system, which was the likely the ignition source for the dry dust from pine beetle-killed lumber.
It also found that "no adequate actions were taken to reduce or control the levels of airborne wood dust, even though this was the root cause of the violation cited in December 2011."
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GPU: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 2.1.8543 Release
System memory: 3038 Mb
Video memory: 1024 Mb
Fglrx 9.3
I wonder what you got in "score" ?
With the newest fglrx 9.4 I get this:
So not much optimation from 9.3. At least not with this engine.
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Yeah, the Unigine demos chew up GPUs a lot. Running their binaries from their site directly, this is what I get with everything on and 4xAA 16xAF:
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Nevermind. Thought this was a FOSS project.
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I personally hope some company will use this to make an Elder Scrolls like game for linux.
What about OGRE, Crystal Space, Horde3D, Irrlicht and Dark Places (Nexuiz)?
Some of them are only renderes not entire game engines. It's unfair to compare just rendering to a full game engine spending processing time on more than just rendering.


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What, no waffles?
The "Kiss the cook" apron is a cute touch.
+1 Stamina +10 Warm feeling in your tummy.
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Saw the shirt and immediately heard the "Sword Get" sound effect from Zelda.
If I was allowed to eat pancakes I would be all over this shirt like syrup. Alas, eating eggs and bacon while losing weight is too addictive.
Would go well with this:
Well, this shirt made me crack up at 1 in the morning, so I have to say: Well done.
Awesome! Congrats!
I would guess you get the blueberry later, then find the strawberry topped pancakes under a headstone in the graveyard.
I just had a nerdgasm.
Ahhhh! Congrats on the print! :D
Well, cover me in syrup! This is an awesome choice. Voted both times for it. :-) Congrats, fishbiscuit5!
Please, please, please tell me that this comes equipped with the magical twinkles of pancake glory! I want people to hear me and my awesome short stack coming.
thumperchick wrote:What, no waffles?
Leave the waffles to the Irkens instead. Zim Eats Waffles, pt.1
A few notes. Those are some large pancakes and could feed at least two 8-bit sprites. This shirt would pair well with my Death Served Till Noon that I got before it was reckoned. If only I could wear both designs on one shirt. I now want to go get breakfast in the morning.
Nice!!! Congrats Fishbiscuit5!!
sacrerouge wrote:I don't know about anyone else, but I'm not ready for the editors choices to be done
I'm not either, though my wallet is. Zero for three on the derby winners, six out of seven for the ECs.
It's a balanced breakfast... One you have to balance above your head.
It looks as if he is tossing the pancakes like pizza.
MissJamieD wrote:Please, please, please tell me that this comes equipped with the magical twinkles of pancake glory! I want people to hear me and my awesome short stack coming.
ha! "magical twinkles of pancake glory" should be a story
These mediocre attempts to capitalize on retro-gaming nostalgia are getting really danged annoying. As a child of the 80's and one who bought LoZ new back in the day, I appreciate some quality nostalgia. This is not it. Sometimes it works. This is not one of those times. Tries to be clever, fails. *anal-retentive edit*: The pixel size isn't even consistent!
Is this a reference to Secret of Mana Theater?
...and little black sambo was sooooo hungry, he at a hundred and sixty-nine pancakes!
(And before you revoke my nerd card - yes, I get the Zelda reference, but the pancakes are undoubtedly from SOMT)
Congrats Fishbiscuit! I never did remember what wall to bomb for that syrup!
By the way, here's a hint: If you play the recorder near a body of water where fairies don't live, it opens an entrance to a room of endless bacon.
ok so im drunk and maudlin right now and dealing with my utter and complete lack of redeeming value as a member of the human species. but also, this shirt is OMGOMGOMGPONIESOMG PONIES! as hell and im disappointed and was hoping for a bette r final EC tonight.
Congrats, Fish. This is the best Fish design in recent memory. I'm happy to see that my friend Fish got an EC.
Congratulations to Miss Fish. Glad to grab this loverly print from her. I personally would love some bacon with these pancakes though. You need salty and sweet.
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I find the shirt to be amusing, but I really can't stand it when pixel art doesn't have consistent pixel sizes. I can handle the text being inconsistent with the character. I could even have looked past the pancakes themselves. But the "KISS THE COOK" bit just ruined it for me. I'm glad others like it, but it won't be one I'll wear.
Bandrik wrote:I find the shirt to be amusing, but I really can't stand it when pixel art doesn't have consistent pixel sizes. I can handle the text being inconsistent with the character. I could even have looked past the pancakes themselves. But the "KISS THE COOK" bit just ruined it for me. I'm glad others like it, but it won't be one I'll wear.
Funny, that is exactly why I logged on to post. 8 bit to 32 bit rez ruined it for me.
I thought this might be an EC! Congrats Fishbiscuit!:D
I too think this would have been better without the apron/text but i'm in for one! It will look good while I'm driving my car with the HYRULE license plate!
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VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | November 14,2012In order to withstand weaker stock and bond yields, a former state treasurer suggested Tuesday a possible policy change for a $30 million pot of investments that helps with hundreds of student scholarships each year and several college endowments.
Administration Secretary Jeb Spaulding, who served as state treasurer from 2003 to 2010, said during a conference call that legislators might want to consider changing the trust funds payout structure.
Spaulding said when the state started the higher education trust fund there was $6 million in it. But now that the fund has reached $30 million, due in large part to estate tax surpluses, Spaulding suggested reducing the current 7 percent payout to 5 percent.
When the fund was created in 1999, the state included a provision that payouts could never cut into the principal. But if the payout percentage were changed, the state could pay out a new distribution total, even if theres a low return on investment and a full distribution would affect the principal, according to members of the PreKindergarten-16 Council higher education subcommittee.
The idea is that because the fund is larger now, and if the subcommittee is comfortable with how the fund can perform over time, the group might not want to worry as much if one years payout temporarily cut into the principal.
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Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignDo you remember Dungeons and Dragons? The artist who illustrated the game is Larry Elmore. He has a Kickstarter campaign in progress to produce a book featuring his art.
His goal is $17,500 and with 41 days until the deadline he's at $94,699 from 591 backers as of this writing. Look at the difference crowdfunding is making in the lives of many creative people! Check out the Larry Elmore campaign here. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/148 ... k?ref=live
Re: Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignTime to check in on how fantasy artist Larry Elmore is doing with his Kickstarter campaign.
With 37 days to go there are 749 backers pledging $112,012 so far of a $17,500 goal. Do my eyes deceive me? Let's make sure... http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/148 ... k?ref=live Nope! In fact when readers click on the link it'll be even higher. I'm very very happy to see how successful so many creative individuals and groups are becoming through crowdfunding. It's inspiring and energizing and has given me great hope and renewed faith and enthusiasm in what our community can do through independent means. Remember my concept of The Independent Economy years ago on AN? This it it folks! It's here!
Re: Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignWhere was Larry Elmore at a few days ago with his campaign?
Well, he's at $130,565 with 918 backers and 33 days to go from an initial goal of $17,500. Sure beats working for a living.
Re: Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignWith 27 days to go Larry Elmore has 1,062 backers pledging $149,809 of a $17,500 goal.
Man! There's still plenty of time left to this Kickstarter campaign... http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/148 ... k?ref=live
Re: Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignLarry Elmore is doing alright with his campaign.
There's 1,165 backers pledging $161,193 of a $17,500 goal with 21 days to go. Yowza! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/148 ... k?ref=live
Re: Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignLess than 3 days to go on Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaign and let's see where he's at.
1,616 backers $219,688 pledged of a $17,500 goal Boy oh boy someone who's gonna have a very happy 2013! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/148 ... k?ref=live
Re: Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaignOne of the most significant things I'll remember of 2012 is the amazing success many campaigns have had through crowdfunding.
Larry Elmore's Kickstarter campaign has wrapped up today, the last day of the year. Talk about going out in style! Look at the results... 2,097 backers pledged $299,914 of a $17,500 goal. Almost $300,000! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/148 ... k?ref=live Here are some of his comments ........... ............... I want to say a few words about this Kickstarter Campaign, it has overwhelmed me, surpassed my wildest dreams and left me very humbled. When I crunched the numbers, for me to publish a big book on my own dime, I simply couldn't afford it. I had certain publishers approach me to do a big book during the past few years....they would publish it, and of course, make all the money. But I wanted to do it my way. I never had a real agent during my career, I never particularly cared for someone telling me what to do (art directors were enough), so I have done it all my way the best I could. I was worried about this Kickstarter project, I didn't want to be the first guy to loose money on Kickstarter . I was hesitant on the whole deal. I knew I had fans out there, because I have attend a lot of conventions over the past 25 years, but I didn't really know just how many and I didn't know just how strong and true they were. It really takes your most dedicated "hardcore" fans to pull off a project like this. I didn't know if there were that many---"left". Even though I still paint every day if possible and I will paint and draw until I die. I basically got out of the publishing world a few years ago and lately I have been painting my own work and selling the originals. I love it. But I know that many fans have missed my work being published on books and game covers. I guess some of you thought I had "retired"!!! Well, I haven't! I never will. I worked as an illustrator for over 40 years, now I am ready to do my own work. ............... This is how crowdfunding is positively affecting the lives of many artists like Larry Elmore. Now he can cash in on HIS EQUITY. Man, I'm so happy and stoked about this! It's great to see artists succeeding at this level! This has been a special year. Especially over the past few months since August when I realized the extent of what was happening with crowdfunding. And it's only increased since then! If this is any indication of what the community can look forward to in the future I welcome it with open arms! A very well deserved congratulations to Larry Elmore! Thanks also for setting yet another successful and inspiring crowdfunding model! Happy New Year!
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Rays head to Baltimore for split doubleheader
Gausman faces Colome in battle of promising young pitchers
Joe Maddon is no fan of the split doubleheader, but his opinion doesn't matter in this case. The Rays will have to play one anyway on Friday.
Tampa Bay and Baltimore will open a four-game set with a game at 1:05 p.m. ET on Friday, with the second game scheduled for 7:05 ET. The early game is a makeup from a rainout on April 15.
"Love them," Maddon said of split doubleheaders, his words laced with sarcasm. "It's a great concept. Have a group get there at 10 o'clock in the morning and finish at 11 o'clock at night. And then play a 4 o'clock game [Saturday]. That's just how baseball was meant to be played."
In the first game, 25-year-old Alex Colome will start for Tampa Bay against Kevin Gausman, the Orioles' first-round pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft.
Gausman has been exceptional in four starts this season, posting a 2.74 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. He's spent the past week in the Minor Leagues because Baltimore needed a reliever -- Brad Brach in this case -- but teams are allowed a 26th player in a doubleheader.
"Obviously, Kevin's pitching real well, and he'll continue to get that opportunity as long as he's pitching well," manager Buck Showalter said. "I just wanted them to understand the potential that could happen if we used up our length out of the bullpen last night."
Colome, meanwhile, will make his first start and second appearance of the season. He's posted a 3.00 ERA and .245 batting average against in eight Minor League starts. Colome made three starts for the Rays in 2013, going 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA.
In the second game, Baltimore sends Chris Tillman against Jake Odorizzi. Bud Norris, who was supposed to start, has been limited by right groin tightness, and with an off-day Thursday, the Orioles were able to swap in Tillman on regular rest. Tillman is 6-4 with a 4.45 ERA in 16 starts this season.
Odorizzi has fared well in his past three outings -- including one against Baltimore -- allowing just three runs and seven hits over 20 innings. He has fanned 20 and walked five over that span.
That's a vast improvement from early in the season. Odorizzi posted a 6.85 ERA and allowed a .330/.394/.479 slash line in April.
"I think I'm starting to get to that point where I feel confident in what's going on, in the process and how things are coming out," Odorizzi said. "For the most part. There's occasional misses. Everyone's human. But locating has been the big key to all of this, and mixing speeds up and down."
Rays: Improvement needed on the road
Tampa Bay is 16 games below .500. Nearing the halfway point in the season, Maddon knows things need to change quickly.
"We definitely are plastered against the wall. We don't have our backs against the wall," Maddon said. "So we've got to really turn this thing around quickly."
The Rays wrapped up a 10-game homestand with a 5-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday, and they will now hit the road for 11 contests. Tampa Bay has won just two of its past 11 road games and is 13-23 away from Tropicana Field.
"Offensively, just being able to be a little more consistent with runners in scoring position," Maddon said, when asked what needs to improve. "The double play has been our enemy. We have to make it our friend -- meaning that we need to do it defensively, not offensively. All of those things have to occur. I'm still very hopeful and optimistic about it."
Orioles: Machado hopes to be available Friday
The hearing for the appeal of Manny Machado's five-game suspension was held Wednesday afternoon. Within days, an announcement will be made on the ruling, so Showalter is hopeful it won't be before the Friday's doubleheader.
"It went good, we had a good case," said Machado, who was joined by his agent and executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette in meeting with MLB's vice president of standards and on-field operations Joe Garagiola Jr. "We said what we had to say, both sides of the table. Now, hopefully, it goes down."
Major League Baseball suspended Machado for his role in a benches-clearing incident in an 11-1 loss to Oakland on June 8. After consecutive inside pitches from A's reliever Fernando Abad, he threw his bat toward third base on a swing, which created the situation.
"We obviously had a bunch of conversations about how we're going to approach this," Machado said of Wednesday's appeal. "I think we have a pretty good fight to go up. That's a lot of games. Five games could maybe cost us the playoffs."
Worth noting
• Rays catcher Ryan Hanigan and shortstop Yunel Escobar both missed Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates. Hanigan had a stiff neck and was a late scratch for Tuesday's game, while Escobar left Tuesday's game in the eighth inning with a sore right shoulder. Both are expected to be back in the lineup on Friday.
• Jose Molina's RBI double in the fifth inning of Tuesday night's game was his first extra-base hit since Sept. 23, 2013, against the Orioles. That ended a career-high and club-record streak of 45 games without an extra-base hit.
• The Rays swept a doubleheader from the Red Sox on May 1. The Orioles took two from the Pirates in a twin bill on the same day.
• The Orioles have won seven of eight games against the Rays this season.
• After hitting 13 homers in May, Nelson Cruz's grand slam in Wednesday's 5-4, 12-inning victory over the White Sox was his fourth homer in June.
Steven Petrella is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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