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Colorado Rapids
Select shot's from the Fire's draw with the Rapids presented by MiAllstate.
Photo Credit: USA Today Sports Images
Frank Yallop, Chicago Fire Head Coach and Director of Soccer
On what to take away from the game:
"I thought it was a scrappy game. I don't think either team really played that well. I think we both had a lot of changes. We played Sunday. They played Sunday. We've got a game Wednesday and we've got a game Saturday. We're both eyeing the same thing. We can't go 90 minutes with all of our gunner guys. And that makes it a little disjointed when the teams haven't played together and we have a few starters who are actually tired in the end of the game. I thought Colorado pushed at the end and we had a great chance with Juan [Luis Anangono] with a bit of a break too. All-in-all, really happy with the point, not pleased with the performance. Having said that, I thought the guys really fought tonight. Effort was brilliant, absolutely fantastic. We didn't play well but you can't always play well."
On Colorado's "strange" lineup and how to prepare for it:
"Well, first, finding out who some of the players are. You know I was in the west for a bit but now I'm in the east and we don't really play the west. I knew who they were but you have to double check to see how tall they are and kind of get as much info as you can, just to see positionally because I don't know where they're all going to play. So it's not easy but I have a good coaching staff and we figured it all out and we kind of got it right. Just prepare them and we said that Brown will come on, Powers will come on, their big boys, and try to win the game late. And they did that. Everything was correct that we said. Everything that we did defensively was good. We didn't give them a goal. We could have been a lot sharper towards goal but I'll take it right now."
On Sean Johnson's performance:
"He's been good. He's still a young goalkeeper. He's only just turned 25. He's played a lot of matches but he's still a young man. He's been very good this season. He's kept us in games at times. Tonight was no different, so it was good."
On Dillon Serna's shot off the crossbar and the defensive performance:
"I saw the flag go up so I wasn't worried. I was just worried he was going to say play on, but it hit the crossbar anyway. We tried to just play a good solid back four and usually the byproduct of that is people going offsides. I don't know if he was offside or not but I think we did a good job of letting him get behind us. I mean, I wouldn't say the best in the league but Deshorn Brown's probably the best at the breakaway. So we didn't allow him that, thank goodness. Jhon [Kennedy Hurtado] covered Bakary [Soumare] the one time and vice versa, so we did a nice job on him at the end."
Jeff Larentowicz, Chicago Fire midfielder
On getting possession after a choppy start:
"It's hard. They clogged the midfield. You can tell that Pablo's got them closing the ball down very hard and trying to win the ball. I think we tried to play very narrow in the first half and they clogged it up so it was hard to keep possession. They'll pressure hard and when they do that, it's difficult to pass and keep possession."
On Pablo's direction with the team:
"It's the mentality of the coach. The team follows the mentality of the coach. That's the way Pablo was. He was right in the middle of the field. If you're not out there closing people down, I'm sure he's going to get on you. You can see they have that fire. They closed us down, and we weren't good enough with the ball in the first half. I think in the second half, the game opened up a little more. You could tell, with the week that we've had, the guys got a little leggy. It was bound to happen."
On the chemistry of the team:
"The cohesion is not there exactly. It's a fairly new system that we started this week to try to get us more solid in the middle of the field. All in all, it's the first shutout of the year, it's a point on the road, and we'll move onto the game on Saturday."
Harry Shipp, Chicago Fire midfielder
On the mindset going into the second half:
"I think in the first half we struggled to keep the ball, especially through the middle. It was tough for Jeff [Larentowicz] to get the ball and kind of face up and play. Partly cause they were trying to clog the middle, partly cause we really didn't try to play. I think it was trying to find those pockets underneath. I think most of the times I touched the ball, it was off a long ball that just fortunately fell to me, which isn't ideal. It's not how we want to play, but it's just kind of how it was at the end of this game."
On Colorado clogging the middle of the field:
"They did a good job doing that. I think it's hard when for periods it was just me and Juan [Luis Anangono] up top isolated, it's 2v6. It's not really anyone's fault, we're playing at altitude, we played three days ago, the outside mids are tired in the last 20 minutes of the game, so they aren't getting up as much. We'll take the point, move on, and hopefully win on Saturday."
Sean Johnson, Chicago Fire goalkeeper
On earning the first shutout of the season
"I think it was very important for us to get a shutout, especially in a tough game on the road in a tough stretch with three games. Coming off a Sunday game, it's not easy to play and then travel, especially at altitude, so it was really important for us. I'm happy for everybody, not just the defenders in front of me but all the guys on the field that worked over 90 minutes to grind and get the result. Now we have to look to build and keep going and look forward to Seattle on Saturday and look to get another result."
After a gutsy draw in the heat against LA Sunday, there's no time for rest for the Fire as the team jet off to Colorado to play the Rapids on Wednesday evening (8pm CT on My50/TWCSC). Colorado come into this game on a hot streak, scoring seven goals in the past two matches. With another game on Saturday against Seattle before the World Cup break, the Fire will be looking to come back home with something.
Here are a few things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Continuing the disciplined defensive line – not allowing the Rapids players to get in behind
In Sunday's match against LA, the Fire backline played extremely well as a unit, with players keeping their shape and not getting pulled out of position. Importantly, the players kept a good defensive line, preventing the LA attackers from getting behind. LA tried this tactic quite often each time, they were caught offside.
With players like Dillon Powers and especially striker Deshorn Brown, Colorado look to get behind the opposition defense at every opportunity. Powers and Brown play in a similar way to Landon Donovan and Robbie Keane, with coach Pablo Mastroeni essentially giving the players a free role to operate wherever on the pitch.
With this in mind, the Fire could play a similar formation to what we saw on Sunday, with homegrown player Chris Ritter playing alongside Jeff Larentowicz in a 4-2-3-1 formation. This worked to perfection against LA, where the central midfield/defensive block of four (Soumare, Hurtado, Larentowicz and Ritter) prevented Donovan and Keane from getting much time and space on the ball to create.
Against Keane especially, the Fire players played a very physical game, constantly launching into aggressive tackles against the Irishman who was clearly irritated at this tactic. I wouldn't be surprised to see a similar tactic played out on Wednesday night.
If the Fire's defense and central midfield can put in a similar performance to the one against LA, the Rapids will find it very hard to break the Men in Red down.
Keeping tabs on Marvell Wynne -- locking up the right hand side of the Rapids attack
Over the Rapids' last two matches, right back Marvell Wynne has had stellar performances getting forward on the right wing. For most of his career, Wynne has made a living getting forward and putting in dangerous crosses.
With Gonzalo Segares playing only after getting injections in his injured ankle, it would not surprise me if Mastroeni targets the Fire's left and sets up to have Wynne getting forward all night. If the Fire continue to play with the two holding midfielder formation, it provides more cover for Segares.
On the left hand side of midfield, Dilly Duka put in a much improved defensive performance against LA and if he again gets the start Wednesday, I expect to see a similar effort. Another tactic is to force Wynne to defend and not allow him to get forward and support the attack.
The threat of Quincy Amarikwa getting in behind the Colorado defense can be a strong deterrent. If the Fire can also get the ball to Duka in the attack, it will also force Wynne to focus more on his defensive duties.
The Fire's new attacking threat from the right – the Grant Ward/Lovel Palmer combo
Last weekend, Coach Yallop started young Englishman Grant Ward on the right hand side of an advanced midfield trio with Harry Shipp playing centrally and Duka on the left. Though naturally left footed, starting Ward as an inverted winger means he is free to cut into the middle onto his stronger left foot.
With Harry Shipp on the other side of the field in previous matches this season, Ward frequently moved into the middle of the field against LA, linking up with Amarikwa and co. Not only does Ward's attacking shift to the middle create problems centrally for teams, but it opens up a lot of space on the wing for Lovel Palmer to get forward.
Yallop praised Palmer after the LA match and for good reason, the right back providing a constant threat down the outside. Just as the Rapids will be hoping Wynne can be the difference for Colorado on their right, a strong attacking performance from Palmer on Wednesday evening could be the difference for the Fire.
Prediction: Even though the Fire are banged up and facing a hot Rapids squad, the team come away with a big victory – 1-0 Fire with a goal from Quincy Amarikwa.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
The Fourth Round draw for the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup occurred Friday morning at Soccer House in downtown Chicago and with MLS teams entering at this stage, the process was much more elaborate than the straight forward flips from last week's Third Round draw.
Before I lay out how it unfolded, a few bullets to keep in mind…
- I was incorrect in my earlier tweets and statements that a USL PRO affiliate could not be matched with its partner MLS club. I'm a busy guy and sometimes you just have to admit you're not perfect, sorry!
- The only affiliate relationship that needed to be separated for this draw was that of the LA Galaxy and LA Galaxy II who are both owned by the same party.
- USL PRO side Orlando City and their PDL side Orlando City U-23s, are both in the tournament but could not be matched up at this stage as MLS teams must be matched with a lower league pairing.
- Chivas USA was the only MLS club to not apply to host a Fourth Round Open Cup match.
With those done, I will underscore that the most important principle to keep in mind for how pairings are determined comes from Page 7 of the 2014 U.S. Open Cup Handbook. It states:
"After each Third Round pairing has been determined, each Division I (MLS) team entering in the Fourth Round will be matched geographically to play the winner of a specific Third Round pairing. Instances where a logical geographic fit doesn't exist will be resolved by random selection."
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Upon arrival to Soccer House, Competition Secretary Paul Marstaller handed me a sheet of paper with four geographic groupings, plus a wild card pool. The most straightforward grouping was the top table which featured eight Third Round matchups across from eight MLS teams that made "a logical geographic fit" with those lower league pairings.
The pairings with the result of the coin flip are below. Teams that are not bolded either did not have a suitable home venue or didn't apply to host (U.S. Soccer did not distinguish the reason on this sheet).
|Brooklyn Italians SC (NPSL)/New York Cosmos (NASL)
|New York Red Bulls (MLS)
|Dayton Dutch Lions (USLP)/Indy Eleven (NASL)
|Columbus Crew (MLS)
|RWB Adria (USASA)/Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USLP)
|Chicago Fire (MLS)
|Minnesota United FC (NASL)/Des Moines Menace (USASA
|Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
|Laredo Heat (PDL)/Ft. Lauderdale Strikers (NASL)
|Houston Dynamo (MLS)
|NTX Rayados (USASA)/San Antonio Scorpions (NASL)
|FC Dallas (MLS)
|Arizona United SC (USLP)/Oklahoma City Energy FC (USLP)
|LA Galaxy (MLS)
|Fresno Fuego (PDL)/Sacramento Republic (USLP)
|San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
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The second grouping of matchups pooled three Northeast MLS sides with three lower league pairings. Of note here, Marstaller said that because the Harrisburg City Islanders and Baltimore Bohemians are about equidistant to D.C. United and Philadelphia Union, a flip off between the two sides would be done to determine which club would host the winner of that Third Round Matchup.
Based on alphabet, D.C. United was assigned heads and Philadelphia tails, with the Union winning. Because neither Harrisburg or Baltimore applied to host, no flip was necessary as hosting rights defaulted to the Union.
|Harrisburg City Islanders (USLP)/Baltimore Bohemians (PDL)
D.C. United
Philadelphia Union
United's loss on their first flip resulted in them moving down to the next pairing of two lower league matchups where a similar flip had to occur between New York Greek American Atlas/Richmond Kickers and Reading United AC/Rochester Rhinos to determind who would be D.C.'s opponent.
New York Greek American Atlas (USASA)/Richmond Kickers (USLP)
Reading United AC (PDL)/Rochester Rhinos (USLP)
|D.C. United
Again, determined by alphabet, the New York/Richmond matchup was assigned heads while the other was assigned tails and the coin again flipped to tails matching D.C. United with Reading/Rochester.
This moved New York/Richmond down to a matchup with the New England Revolution and then flips were done to determine the hosting rights for those two matchups with both lower league matchups winning with heads. For the purpose of clarity, here is how that final grouping looked:
|Harrisburg City Islanders (USLP)/Baltimore Bohemians (PDL)
|Philadelphia Union
|Reading United AC (PDL)/Rochester Rhinos (USLP)
|D.C. United
|New York Greek American Atlas (USASA)/Richmond Kickers (USLP)
|New England Revolution
The third grouping was a product of Chivas USA being the only MLS club not to apply for hosting rights. Because of this, Marstaller needed to pair them with lower league matchups in which both clubs applied to host, of which there were two: Atlanta Silverbacks/Chattanooga FC (heads) and Charlotte Eagles/Carolina Railhawks (tails).
A coin flip was done to see who would host Chivas and landed tails giving Charlotte/Carolina the hosting rights. This pushed Atlanta/Chattanooga down to the very ending "Wild Card Pool".
Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)/Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Charlotte Eagles (USLP)/Carolina RailHawks (NASL)
|Chivas USA
The fourth pool featured the PSA Elite/LA Galaxy II matchup paired against four MLS teams that were within geographical proximity. While both lower-league teams are based in Southern California, because PSA Elite also did not apply to host, Chivas USA could not be thrown into this group.
The most interesting part of the process Friday was the flip-off between four MLS clubs to determine who would play Galaxy II/PSA Elite.
Again determined by alphabet, Colorado/Portland and Real Salt Lake/Seattle Sounders did a preliminary flip. Both losers in that round (Portland & Real Salt Lake) were moved into the final Wild Card pairing, then Colorado and Seattle did a final flip, with Seattle winning again (which should keep Sigi Schmid somewhat happy) and Colorado also falling to the Wild Card group.
|PSA Elite (USASA)/LA Galaxy II (USLP)
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders
One final flip was done to determine the hosting rights for that match with Galaxy II/PSA Elite winning and presumably, since PSA Elite did not apply to host, Sigi will be their biggest fan.
|PSA Elite (USASA)/LA Galaxy II (USLP)
|Seattle Sounders
After all the flips above were done, the Wild Card pool looked like the below table, with MLS clubs placed on the right according to alphabetical order. Because of the odd number of matchups, coin flips could not be used to determine who would play each other so Marstaller placed three slips of paper marked "A", "B" and "C" into plain envelopes. As the matchup moved down from the initial Chivas USA grouping, Atlanta/Chattanooga was assigned "C" while the other two lower-league pairings were assigned "A" and "B" based on alphabetic order.
Orlando City U23s (PDL)/Charleston Battery (USLP)
Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)/Orlando City (USLP)
Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)/Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake
Marstaller then went down the alphabetic list of MLS sides and drew the slips of paper from the envelopes. When all three matchups had been finalized, final flips for hosting rights occurred, concluding the fourth round Open Cup draw. You can see how the envelopes were drawn and the winner of the flips below:
|Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)/Orlando City (USLP)
|Colorado Rapids
|Orlando City U23s (PDL)/Charleston Battery (USLP)
|Portland Timbers
|Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)/Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
|Real Salt Lake
Following the draw, Marstaller said the published fourth round scenarios would not be accompanied Friday by match dates yet. This is because the Fourth Round has three possible match dates over an eight-day span. With USL PRO and the PDL, along with amateur sides having league games between the June 10-18 Fourth Round window, all clubs that have the potential to host a Fourth Round match will have the weekend to give their preferred hosting date before U.S. Soccer balances the already scheduled league games. Because of the logistical process, hosting dates are expected to be announced sometime next week.
A comprehensive list of who won hosting coin flips can be found below.
|Brooklyn Italians SC (NPSL)/New York Cosmos (NASL)
|New York Red Bulls (MLS)
|Dayton Dutch Lions (USLP)/Indy Eleven (NASL)
|Columbus Crew (MLS)
|RWB Adria (USASA)/Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USLP)
|Chicago Fire (MLS)
|Minnesota United FC (NASL)/Des Moines Menace (USASA
|Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
|Laredo Heat (PDL)/Ft. Lauderdale Strikers (NASL)
|Houston Dynamo (MLS)
|NTX Rayados (USASA)/San Antonio Scorpions (NASL)
|FC Dallas (MLS)
|Arizona United SC (USLP)/Oklahoma City Energy FC (USLP)
|LA Galaxy (MLS)
|Fresno Fuego (PDL)/Sacramento Republic (USLP)
|San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
|Harrisburg City Islanders (USLP)/Baltimore Bohemians (PDL)
|Philadelphia Union
|Reading United AC (PDL)/Rochester Rhinos (USLP)
|D.C. United
|New York Greek American Atlas (USASA)/Richmond Kickers (USLP)
|New England Revolution
|Charlotte Eagles (USLP)/Carolina RailHawks (NASL)
|Chivas USA
|PSA Elite (USASA)/LA Galaxy II (USLP)
|Seattle Sounders
|Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)/Orlando City (USLP)
|Colorado Rapids
|Orlando City U23s (PDL)/Charleston Battery (USLP)
|Portland Timbers
|Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL)/Chattanooga FC (NPSL)
|Real Salt Lake
Thanks again to the U.S. Soccer staff for being great hosts once again!
A third round pick in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft, Chicago Fire midfielder Logan Pause had already capped off a decade with the Men in Red last year before extending his deal to come back for a 12th season with the club in 2014 on Friday.
Logan's longevity got me thinking about players that held the longest consecutive tenures in terms of both years and games played ith one MLS club. After some research, I found that Fire legend and new assistant coach C.J. Brown holds the record for consecutive seasons with one team at 13, while Logan will tie Cobi Jones (LA Galaxy) and Pablo Mastroeni (Colorado Rapids) when he makes his first appearance for the Fire in 2014.
A look at the Top 10 players with the most consecutive seasons at one MLS club...
|Consecutive Seasons
|Games Played
|C.J. Brown
|Chicago Fire
|Cobi Jones
|LA Galaxy
|Pablo Mastroeni
|Colorado Rapids
|Logan Pause
|Chicago Fire
|Shalrie Joseph
|New England Revolution
|Davy Arnaud
|Sporting KC
|Jason Kreis
|Dallas Burn
|Kerry Zavagnin
|Kansas City Wizards
|Landon Donovan
|LA Galaxy
|Jay Heaps
|New England Revolution
*-denotes active MLS player
You may be wondering where are Jaime Moreno and Ramiro Corrales? Good question. Moreno holds the MLS record for most seasons with one club, spending 14 years with D.C. United but he did have one stint with the MetroStars that broke up his two long stints in the nation's capital.
In Corrales' case, while he never played for another MLS club other than San Jose after being traded back to the Quakes in 2001, he did spend a few years abroad in Norway with HamKam that keep him out of the consecutive seasons count. Corrales spent a total of 12 seasons in San Jose over three stints (1996-97, 2001-04, 2008-13)
Just for fun, a look at the record number for consecutive appearances for MLS club is below too:
|Consecutive Games Played
|Cobi Jones
|LA Galaxy
|C.J. Brown
|Chicago Fire
|Logan Pause
|Chicago Fire
|Shalrie Joseph
|New England Revolution
|Jason Kreis
|Dallas Burn
|Kerry Zavagnin
|Kansas City Wizards
|Jay Heaps
|New England Revolution
|Ramiro Corrales
|San Jose Earthquakes
|Nick Garcia
|Kansas City Wizards
|Davy Arnaud
|Sporting KC
*-denotes active MLS player
Ben Schuman-Stoler is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @bsto.
Select shots from the Fire's win over the Rapids
CREDIT: Brian Kersey
After a rousing comeback against Portland last time out in the league, the Fire start a busy period Wednesday night against a tricky Colorado Rapids team (LIVE 7pm CT on My50) who just their six-game unbeaten streak snapped at the weekend by San Jose Earthquakes. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective:
Exposing the Rapids center backs: targeting Drew Moor and Marvell Wynne
Colorado's usual starting pair at the center of the defense is Shane O'Neill and Drew Moor but with the Irish-born youngster in Turkey with the US U-20 team, right back Marvell Wynne has slotted into the middle.
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Against San Jose last week, this pairing had a lot of trouble, especially when the Quakes attacking players separated and isolated the center backs.
The movement of Rolfe and Magee, both very mobile strikers, could open up the Colorado defense. If the Fire's attacking pair can draw Moor/Wynne out, it can lead to space being created behind them, something San Jose did well last weekend.
Keeping an eye on Deshorn Brown - the rookie has 4 assists this season
Similar to my thoughts a few weeks ago about D.C. rookie Kyle Porter, Deshorn Brown has caught my eye for Colorado this season.
Playing on the left of a front three he's dangerous and a good supplier of the ball for striker Edson Buddle. Much of Colorado's chances in the past few matches have come from Brown's side.
Larentowicz, Duka Preview Colorado
The Rapids will be without Atiba Harris after his red against San Jose last week which puts even more emphasis on Brown to step up in the Kittitian's absence.
Right-sided players Jalil Anibaba and Patrick Nyarko will need to be very wary of the rookie on Wednesday night.
Fire squad rotation - my case in for it
The Men in Red have a tough stretch of 4 games in 11 days and it would be very demanding on the players to try and stick with the same starting XI for all four because of a risk of burnout.
A more likely approach would be one of steady and not drastic rotation meaning making a few changes each match and not starting a completely different team. This is of course assuming the team doesn't pick up any injuries or suspensions during this stretch.
READ: Nyarko says next eight day stretch is "crunch time"
Giving a few players a break Wednesday night with one eye on the tough away Eastern Conference match against Columbus on Saturday might be a worthwhile policy for head coach Frank Klopas.
Fire squad rotation - my case against
Something fans have criticized coach Klopas for is sticking to a regular starting XI and not making too many changes from game to game.
That being said, the team is currently unbeaten in four games and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The last 20 minutes against Portland last weekend was the team's best spell all season and if they can continue that form the next few weeks could see us in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals and moving closer to the MLS Cup playoff positions in the East.
With the back line finally stable and the Mike Magee/Chris Rolfe partnership starting to really gel, there is a strong case for coach Klopas to stick with the same XI during this run of games.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve.
Should the Chicago Fire come away victorious over the Charlotte Eagles in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup next Wednesday, the team is guaranteed to host its fourth round match against either the Columbus Crew or Dayton Dutch Lions on Wednesday, June 12 at Toyota Park.
I'll have a full play-by-play of the draw later today on Chicago-Fire but until then, see below all fourth round U.S. Open Cup matchups:
#1 – New England Revolution/Rochester Rhinos hosts Reading United AC/New York Red Bulls winner
#2 – D.C. United/Richmond Kickers winner hosts Ocean City Nor'easters/Philadelphia Union winner
#3 – Chicago Fire hosts Dayton Dutch Lions/Columbus Crew winner
-or- Columbus Crew host Charlotte Eagles
-or- Dayton Dutch Lions host Charlotte Eagles
#4 – Sporting KC host Colorado Rapids/Orlando City winner
-or- Colorado Rapids/Orlando City hosts Des Moines Menace
#5 – FC Dallas hosts FC Tucson/Houston Dynamo winner
-or- Houston Dynamo hosts Ft. Lauderdale Strikers
-or- Ft. Lauderdale Strikers vs. FC Tucson (Host TBD)
#6 – LA Galaxy/Carolina Railhawks winner hosts Chivas USA/LA Blues winner
#7 – Atlanta Silverbacks/Real Salt Lake winner hosts San Jose Earthquakes/Charleston Battery winner
#8 – Seattle Sounders will host Wilmington Hammerheads/Portland Timbers winner
-or- Portland Timbers will host Tampa Bay Rowdies
-or- Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Wilmington Hammerheads (Host TBD)


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A long-running fight over a hydroelectric dam in downtown Westbrook took an unexpected turn this week when the dam's owner announced that it's considering tearing down the structure. Sappi Fine Paper and the city of Westbrook have agreed to study recreational and economic development of the Saccarappa Falls stretch of the Presumpscot River. Susan Sharon has more.
For nearly two decades, Sappi has resisted environmentalists' calls to remove the dam, which has blocked the passage of migrating fish for more than 150 years. But Donna Cassese, the managing director for the Westbrook mill, says that position has evolved as she has gotten to know city officials better. Cassese has been in her job for the past five years.
"As I've gotten a better understanding of what the city's plans are and how important it is to the economic vitality of the town, we stepped back and said: 'Are there ways we could meet everybody's needs here?'" she says.
The announcement caught even the Friends of the Prescumpscot River by surprise. They've been trying to restore native species of fish - such as Atlantic salmon, shad and alewives - to the river since their group was formed in 1992. They've pushed for stricter standards for the mill's discharge, fought against the relicensing of several dams and took one of their issues all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, and won.
And while none of the dams was ever ordered removed, fish passage was required for native fish species. Construction of a concrete fishway is expected to be completed at the Saccarappa Falls in downtown Westbrook by 2015. Now, Sappi Fine Paper is suggesting that the dam might be torn down.
"My initial take is, is you know, thrilled. We think it'd be great," says Michael Shaughnessy, president of the group Friends of the Presumscot River. He says as long as the study doesn't result in more delays, dam removal would be good for the river, for the revitalization of Westbrook and even for surrounding towns. The dam itself produces only a small amount of power.
"A lot of these little hydro dams don't have, in our minds, a lot of justification, relative to what impacts they have on the river," Shaughnessy says.
In a joint announcement, Sappi and the city of Westbrook say they will focus on ensuring timely and effective fish passage at the falls, and work with local and state agencies, as well as environmental groups, to implement solutions. Westbrook Assistant City Administrator Bill Baker says he's optimistic it can all work out, despite some wariness among stakeholders.
"I understand why there's skepticism on all sides, but I think our job on behalf of the taxpayers of the city of Westbrook, and on behalf of the environment, is to be positive advocates for the best possible course," Baker says, "and we think the best possible course is dam removal and restoration of habitat there."
With Sappi's support, the city of Westbrook has filed a grant application with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to explore the potential effects of dam removal and successful fish passage at the site. Sappi is also exporing the donation of some land along the Presumpscot River to the city of Westbrook.


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Aha! My favorite grain! I make popcorn literally almost every day - and some days twice. In fact... I think I'm going to make some right now! :DReplyDelete
This is just how I like my popcorn as well!ReplyDelete
You know I grew up eating popcorn like this and I've never gotten used to the microwave kind. It's just not the real thing.ReplyDelete
Oooo popcorn. Any idea what Canola oil is in England? I've never heard of it.ReplyDelete
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I believe canola oil is made from corn. You could use Vegetable oil. I've used both.Delete
Hi Andrea, Thanks for visiting my blog. I like your popcorn recipe. I love parmesan cheese! i like to pop my popcorn in the microwave. I save brown paper bags from the grocery store and reuse them!ReplyDeleteReplies
thanks for coming by. I haven't tried the brown paper bag but I've seen it done on the Rachel Ray show. I will have to give it a try next time.Delete


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I think CNN made a poor choice of words by calling it an "incident." The FAA defines an incident as "an occurrence involving one or more aircraft in which a hazard or a potential hazard to safety is involved but not classified as an accident due to the degree of injury and/or extent of damage" and gives examples as: Damage to an aircraft (other than an accident); Runway incursion; Pilot deviations (PD); and Near midair collision (NMAC). A missed approach is definitely not an incident.
Yup, I'd call it an 'occurrence' not an 'incident'. This is something that happens, not something that went wrong.
I guess it's all semantics but in reading the article it fit the bill pretty good just as far as normal use of the word went. It was the correct word in their speaking of Ann Romney's plane, as the smoke/fire was a hazard. Most folks will use the word incident in the context of an out of the ordinary happening.Just sayin'.
missed approaches are not out of the ordinary. They happen ALL the time.
This is true but the bulk of the article was about the smoke/fire on the Romney plane. AF1 and it's primary pax is not your ordinary airplane either. We all understand about missed approaches but the PUBLIC doesn't.lol
Preach on Preacherman!!!
lol. BTW, I think FA was supposed to get all the jumble up on the comments/replies fixed today. Mine straightened out this morning and I got msg this afternoon that said they had found the rest of the problem and will dump it in tonite, so tomorrow will either be silky smooth or like the UAL fiasco.lol
Not ALL the time. I just continue if I see a cow on the runway, bobbing and weaving until touchdung. WX below mins., no big deal, push down a little more...
They say that Dale Earnhart used to have stuff in the car with him to throw out to get a "CAUTION" whenever he needed one bad! lol
Turbulence with fog and mist? Never experienced that before. I learned that was a stable atmosphere. And this is a 747!
Hang around awhile; you'll get there. Nice calm and serene, 3-5 miles out and lined up on a real nice straight in and it will hit you and knock you on you a**. How you recover is what makes a pilot from a button pusher.All you can do is to expect the unexpected and hope you haven't got somebody on your close port or starbord lined up for a paralell.
Anytime you have obama, you have Turbulence and Fog... LOL :)
Somebody had to turn this thread political. I might have known it would have been you.LOL
LOL... Sorry couldn't hold it in any longer... L)
Geez... What is the big deal.... A Missed Approach... Who Cares... It happens everyday... Events happen sometime that requires a go around. Pilot made a decision and that is it... This is really not news. I have made missed approaches for one reason or another... Just because it is obama... Give me a break.... I think if I was the controller, I would have vectored him to another airport.... :)
Well, you might have wanted too but I bet it would have been hell to pay if you did.lol
Very True.
Yes, I´ve been in several myself, but my comment was more towards this is an AF1 missed approach. Again, I don´t remember reading any other instances of a presidential plane having a missed approach. Slow news day? Sure. Does it happen often to the AF1? I don´t know, since they really don´t talk about it.
When you have weather, turbulence, and what ever else.... Pilot has a split second to make a decision... If it is the wrong one, then we may have to call the NTSB... If he did not make a missed approach we may see different headlines such as "AIRFORCE ONE CRASHED, ALL DEAD, JOE BIDEN IS PRESIDENT" and I would not want to see that....
Slow news day? This just in, bugs hit planes windshield, mass carnahe
Not even a big deal, so many flights miss approaches and do go-arounds everyday, its pretty common.
must be a slow day at the news office.
Happened at KEFD a few months ago....pretty routine.
Are these pilots not, supoose to be "the best" the Air Force has to offer up, for Air Force One ? beWould be an interesting conversation with The President .. "Yes sir, I blew it". Ok, maybe it was the plan for a fly by photo op of AF1 .. Who knows
I would guess that a good or "best" pilot would take the missed approach and make a new attempt if the wx was dicey or there was a situation they did not like. It's the cowboy pilot who would make the landing anyway and possibly endanger those around him / her.
Well, as has been said, a missed approach is really no big deal, even on AF1 and supposedly the best. While the field was in sight, wx was playing around a little, and at that point and time something happened that the pilot didn't like, so erring on the side of caution, he went around. Other than a momentary delay, wasn't a big deal.
Now, let's see what else exciting is going to happen?
Michelle's plane had to do a go round here a few months back at Andrews;
AF1 now has a missed approach;
Ann Romney's plane had a little electrical spat and Mitt wants the windows to open.
Damn, my heart just can't stand all this excitement. We still have about 40 days before the election. I wonder what other earthshking news is going to happen??????????????
Another aircraft doing a missed approach? That's riveting news.
Hey! Everybody! Look over there! Nothing actually happened!
Was O Bro driving..he's a wasted approach..
LOL, He's wasted.... But I do not believe it was an approach...
I really think these pilots are supposed to be the best in the world in order to fly AF1, I mean, They should be able to handle the plane in the most adverse circumstances. Also, if this happens often, They don't mention this in the news much. That's why I wrote that this is something that you don't see every day.
It may just have been a fortuitous intersection of
a. slow news day
b. anything election related is newsworthy
c. inclusion of the Romney diversion
d. Air Force One.
'Missed Approach' is a well-recognized term to the FA community.
Among the general population, 'Missed Approach' might include augering in short of the field.


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Come with us to experience the magic of the Mediterranean on this amazing Greek Isles tour. Explore three of the best Greek Islands on this unique new vacation package. Unlike our ever-popular Greek cruises, this "island hopper" tour gives you several days to explore each island—a chance to really get to know and love them. This package is designed for the independent traveler, so you can choose to spend the days exploring the ancient secrets of the islands, or just bask on the sun-splashed Mediterranean beaches. Spend the evenings dining, dancing and enjoying the famous nightlife.
Visit beautiful Mykonos, with its white-washed houses and blue shutters studding the island, sparkling beaches and clear blue sea. Then sail to Santorini, with spectacular views of the sunken caldera and still-active volcano, black sand beaches, fabulous shopping alongside unspoiled villages. Next, you're off to Crete, the largest Greek island, where the ancient Minoan civilization flourished, and you can glimpse the remains of King Minos' Palace of Knossos. Top it off with two nights in ancient Athens, the city where past meets present, known as the birthplace of western civilization. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the Greek Isles, all at an incredible price.
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Day 1: Depart USA. Your exciting journey to Greece begins this evening as you check in for your overnight flight.
Day 2: Athens. Arrive today in Athens, the birthplace of western civilization. You'll be met by our representative and then escorted to your hotel, centrally located near the famous Plaka (Old Town). Accommodations: Royal Olympic or similar.
Day 3: Athens. Enjoy a full day to explore Athens on your own. To make the most of your visit, our representatives will offer you some exclusive optional excursions to the city's highlights, including a half-day tour of Athens in the morning (€68) and a tour of Cape Sounion in the evening (€43). Breakfast provided.
Day 4: Athens & Mykonos. This morning, you'll be transferred to the port of Piraeus for your ferry to the gorgeous island of Mykonos. You'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours at leisure. Chic crowds flock to the island's beautiful beaches by day and to the trendy restaurants and discos each night. Accommodations: Mykonian Ambassador or similar. Breakfast provided.
Day 5: Mykonos. You'll have two days to independently enjoy the island of Mykonos. Stroll through the town with its labyrinth of winding alleyways and whitewashed buildings, upscale shops and cafes. Grab a seaside table and unwind, sipping ouzo and watching the sunset while listening to traditional Greek music.
While on Mykonos, you may want to visit the small island of Delos, once the religious center of the Aegean and Cyclades. According to myth, on this island Latonna gave birth to Apollo, the Greek sun god, and Artemis, the huntress and goddess of marriage and fertility. Breakfast provided.
Day 6: Mykonos. Another day to relax and explore Mykonos. Breakfast provided.
Day 7: Mykonos & Santorini. This morning, you'll be transferred to the port of Mykonos for your ferry to the Island of Santorini. Upon arrival at the port of Thira, you will be met and transferred to your hotel on the cliff-side of Santorini, facing the famous Caldera. The balance of the day is yours at leisure. This striking island is a volcanic crater immersed in the sea. The island is famous for its breathtaking and rugged landscapes, whitewashed houses, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques which cling to steep cliffs, accessible by foot, cable car or mule. Your hotel is built into the cliff, with steps to reach rooms, public areas and swimming pool. Accommodations: Belvedere Hotel, Hotel Aressana Spa & Suites or similar. Breakfast provided.
Day 8: Santorini. You will have two days to independently enjoy the island of Santorini. Visit the bustling town of Fira, or even the smaller villages of Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia. While you're in Santorini, you may decide to take an optional boat cruise to Nea Kameni and visit the still active volcano. Enjoy the spectacular views as the sun sets behind the Caldera. Breakfast provided.
Day 9: Santorini. Another day to relax and explore Santorini. Breakfast provided.
Day 10: Santorini & Heraklion, Crete. Today, transfer to the port of Thira and board your ferry to Heraklion, Crete. Arrive in Heraklion, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is yours at leisure.
Crete is home to the ruins of Knossos, the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization, just five kilometers from Heraklion city center. The palace at Knossos was an intricate collection of over 1000 interlocking rooms, used as a religious and administrative center, as well as workshops for artisans and food processing. The ruins have been extensively excavated, and some, colorfully painted and restored. Accommodations: Aquila Atlantis Hotel or similar. Breakfast provided.
Day 11: Heraklion. Enjoy two full days at leisure on the island of Crete. In Heraklion, the open air market is a must-see, where a boisterous crowd of local residents buys and sells everything from goats and sheep to huge cauldrons of fresh yogurt. Other points of interest here include the Archaeological Museum, one of the finest in Greece, housing exquisite findings from Knossos and other Minoan ruins, numerous Venetian fortresses, fountains and loggias scattered throughout the city and the Historical Museum of Crete, with its Byzantine and folklore collections. Breakfast provided.
Day 12: Heraklion. Another day to relax and explore Crete. Breakfast provided.
Day 13: Heraklion & Athens. Today, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Athens. Upon arrival, collect your luggage and check into your airport hotel conveniently located just a short walk from the arrival & departure terminals. Accommodations: Sofitel Athens Airport or similar. Breakfast provided.
Day 14: Athens/USA. This morning, return to the international departure terminal for check-in. Bid farewell to Greece as you board your flight back home. Your exciting journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today. Breakfast provided.
Classical Greece Optional Extension
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare and visit the classical cities of Corinth, Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi? Your extension includes superior hotels, most meals and guided touring of the most fascinating sites, including entrance fees to places visited.
Day 13: Heraklion & Athens. Today, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Athens. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your centrally located hotel for overnight. Accommodations: Royal Olympic or similar. Breakfast provided.
Day 14: Athens, Mycenae & Olympia. Board your touring coach and begin a tour of the classical cities of Greece. Drive across the Corinth Canal, which connects the Ionian Sea with the Aegean, to the Peloponnesian Peninsula, where 4,000 years of history are more fully and comprehensibly illustrated than anywhere else in Europe. Here you will visit the famous theater of Epidaurus, the best preserved in Greece, which reached the height of its fame in the 5th & 4th centuries B.C. The acoustics are so perfect that even from the last of the 55 tiers, every word can be heard. Continue to the ruins of ancient Mycenae, which according to the poets was founded by Perseus and built with the aid of the mythological Cyclops. Drive on to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, for dinner and overnight. Accommodations: Hotel Amalia Olympia or similar. Breakfast & dinner provided.
Day 15: Olympia, Nafpaktos & Delphi. This morning, tour the archaeological site and museum at Olympia, where the Olympic Games were conceived as a tribute to Hercules, son of Zeus. These games were the most important international event in the Hellenic world from 776 B.C. to 393 A.D. and continue today, with the lighting of the Olympic flame that is carried by runners throughout the world. Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the Museum. This afternoon, drive via Patras to Rion, Antirion and picturesque Nafpaktos where, according to mythology, Hercules slew the Erymanthine boar. Stop to admire the view and the lovely circular Venetian harbor. Continue to Delphi for dinner and overnight. Accommodations: Hotel Amalia Delphi or similar. Breakfast & dinner provided.
Day 16: Delphi & Kalambaka. After breakfast, explore the ancient site of Delphi, located on the slopes of the breathtaking Mount Parnassus. See the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the museum, which contains masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture including the famous bronze Charioteer. The site has been sacred since at least the Bronze Age. According to legend, the shrine was originally guarded by the she-dragon Pytho. She was killed by Apollo who then took over the oracle. In antiquity, Delphi was regarded as the center of the world. Later, depart for the small town of Kalambaka, built at the foot of the majestic gray rocks, at the point where the river Pinios leaves the Pindos Mountain. Accommodations: Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar. Breakfast & dinner provided.
Day 17: Meteora & Athens. This morning, visit the spectacular Meteora monasteries, perched upon the summits of some precipitous and isolated rocky pinnacles, which rise above the almost flat valley of the Pinios River, 9 km beyond Kalambaka. The monastic history of Meteora goes back to the 11th century AD, when the monks constructed inaccessible eagle's nests in the crannies of these rocks and today, four are still occupied. Later this afternoon, return to Athens, passing by Thermopylae, famous battleground from the Persian wars. Arrive in Athens and check in at your hotel. Accommodations: Royal Olympic. Breakfast provided.
Day 18: Athens/USA. Today you'll be escorted to the airport and bid farewell to Athens as you board your flight back home. Your exciting journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today. Breakfast provided.
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Everything was great and the trip flowed very nicely. It was my first time in Greece and wasn't sure what I would get by booking over the phone. Yianni, who was the person at our hotel coordinating everything, was great. He had everything organized and made me feel comfortable about planning my trip through Friendly Planet.
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Everything was great and the trip flowed very nicely. It was my first time in Greece and wasn't sure what I would get by booking over the phone. Yianni, who was the person at our hotel coordinating everything, was great. He had everything organized and made me feel comfortable about planning my trip through Friendly Planet.
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- I'm traveling solo. Can you help me find a roommate? Yes, you can connect with other travelers to share a room and avoid single occupancy rates.
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions? To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Tips about traveling in Greece? Check our Fast Facts to learn about the best time to travel, what to wear, what to buy, currency conversion, tipping, weather, voltage & plugs, immunizations you should get, and more.


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The Launch Party for Bon Appétit's New Music Platform, Press Play, Was Pretty Rockin'
Yes, we know food. But we also know a thing or two about music. When you're entertaining, when you're cooking, when you're at a restaurant—the soundtrack is what ties the whole experience together. And that's why we're launching Press Play, a brand-new music player loaded with chef- and editor-selected playlists, on BonAppetit.com.
Naturally, there is no better place to celebrate our music platform's debut than in Nashville, a town where amazing food and music intersect at every corner. In partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitor's Corporation and hosted by our very own restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton, we threw a rockin' party at leather-good maker Peter Nappi's studio, complete with live performances by local musicians and a feast prepared by area restaurants (including 2012′s #5 best new restaurant, The Catbird Seat, and 2013′s #3 Best New Restaurant, Rolf & Daughters). While the chefs doled out takes on the classic "meat and three," the bands showed the crowd just how diverse Nashville music can be—from modern folk to retro country.
We also asked the featured Nashville chefs to put together our first playlists for Press Play, and Andrew made one, too. The player pops up throughout our site, so while you're browsing for recipes or reading up on the hottest new restaurants, give it a listen—and don't be surprised if you suddenly get a hankerin' for hot chicken.


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Happy Halloween... Happy Birthday
Posted on February 12, 2008A very Happy Birthday to Dave Chavarri of Ill Nino, a Halloween baby 35 years ago today. Dave is spending the night playing an Ill Nino show in Exeter and says of scary Halloween tales, that "turning 35 is scary enough!"
The band have been playing around the UK all week, having endured a bumpy ferry crossing at the weekend from France to Dover. "The wind musta been 90km/hour," says Dave, "It was fuckin' crazy. The boat was just jumpin' up and down, a couple of the guys got sick... it was like a rollercoaster ride! The 1.5 hour trip took like 7.5 hours..."
"It's been an amazing European tour though. Many of the shows have been completely sold out, and both the press and all the kids at the shows have been really receptive to us. We've seen a lot of old fans too like in Portugal and Spain from when we played there with P.O.D. It's been nice to see familiar faces.. all these people now wearing Ill Nino shirts!"
"Ya know we've been touring for 20 months straight... only 75 days at home in that entire time. And when we get back off this tour, we're going out in the US again from Nov 21st-Dec 21st so we still only really get a couple weeks at home." Even then Dave won't be having much rest. He's been hard at work producing some songs for British band Violent Delight, spending some time in a studio here in London, and once he gets home, the VD boys are flying out to the US to keep working in that small touring gap there.
"Wolverhampton last night was totally sick", Dave grins, talking about the UK shows this week. "And that one you were there for at the weekend, the Brighton show. But they've all rocked." Plans are afoot to film a couple of the songs from tomorrow night's London Astoria show for possible future use where who knows?! "Yeah, maybe we'll film 'What Comes Around' and 'Unreal', get some really nuts crowd shots from the stage or something," he explains.
Are they gonna be playing 'With You' as has been talked about? "Oh yeah, that's been said.. I dunno man. Maybe we'll check it out tonight and see how it is..." He laughs. "We'll play the song from the CD on the way out.. our outro. No-one said we were gonna play it LIVE! We just said we'd play it... Shhh don't tell them!"
As for Halloween, sorry to disappoint but the band have no plans to appear in Exeter in costume tonight. "I don't wanna see a ton of guys dressed as women tonight," Dave laughs, "if I see too many of them, I'm gonna refuse to play!" "Hey Cris!..." we hear him shout... "you gonna get up and sing tonight in a dress for Halloween?!" Loud laughter wafts down the phone line... distant discussion of Jagermeister and availability of a dress can be heard. Moving on...
The Roadrage tour. Killswitch Engage, 36 Crazyfists, and Five Pointe O play in Berlin, Germany tonight. Jerry Cantrell plays tonight in Chicago. Theory Of A Deadman play Louisiana. Probably the most hallorific of all, the Murderdolls will be spending Halloween holed up in a tourbus somewhere between Germany and Scotland.
Chimaira will be spending the night in a studio. Caught up with Chris earlier. "For Halloween we are going to work on our album! Can't slack off - we are hard at work and almost ready to record! Two years ago Mark and I went trick or treating... walked over to this wealthy housing development and grabbed a few king size candy bars! Last Halloween was spent with Slayer... that fucking ruled!!"
Hmm, so no costumes in the studio then. If you were going to dress up in costume, what would you dress up as? "A Ghostbuster. I did it last weekend at an early Halloween party!" Did you make the costume? "Yea. Went into our attic and found my old ghostbuster backpack! The straps were too small so I tied shoelaces to it! But the marshmallow man would be the ideal costume. The marshmallow man is the greatest villain of all time."
So now you know. Have a spooktacular time, wherever you haunt.
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The course uses a two-pronged approach to the study of entrepreneurial finance. First, we will analyze principles of corporate finance, valuation, and coordination and control of firms, with an eye toward developing the tools and concepts of entrepreneurial financial management. Second, we will use cases on firms at different stages of their life cycle to illustrate how these tools and concepts may be applied in practice. In following these two approaches, we will examine the case dynamics and decisions from the viewpoint of both the entrepreneur and that of the investors to understand their motivations, objectives, and considerations. Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity investing are intrinsically linked. As an entrepreneur, you cannot negotiate effectively without understanding the investor's modifications. As an investor, you cannot evaluate a potential opportunity without appreciating the entrepreneur's perspective
In principle, we can think of a "life cycle" of entrepreneurial financial decisions comprised of stages of identifying opportunity, marshaling resources, executing the business decisions, and "harvesting" success. In practice, entrepreneurial finance is not a linear process though this life cycle, and most of the cases we examine will necessarily involve considering multiple stages of the life cycle. As a further dimension, both economists and private equity practitioners describe the need to think simultaneously about four "success factors": people, opportunity, context, and the deal. Our case analyses will follow this general framework.


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Small Estate Port: Quinta do Infantado Tawny Porto
Porto, or "port" as it is known in English, is made in the Douro Valley of northern Portugal. There are many grapes port-makers are allowed to use, but the most common are Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo), Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Touriga Francesca and Touriga Nacional.
Port was a byproduct of the ongoing wars between France and England. Without wines from France, the English were forced to look elsewhere to satisfy demand. Portugal provided a good alternative, but the long boat trip from Portugal often resulted in spoiled wine. To combat spoilage, winemakers began adding high-alcohol aguardente to their wines to stop fermentation, leaving a more sturdy, higher alcohol wine with some residual sugar. These new fortified wines could make the trip no problem! Continue Reading »


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Submission Apple wins mobile patent on displaying lists, documents->
walterbyrd writes: "The company yesterday was granted Patent no. 8,223,134 for "Portable electronic device, method, and graphical user interface for displaying electronic lists and documents." According to the patent's description, the technology relies upon a touch-screen display and includes both the function for displaying lists and documents, and how they look on a mobile product."
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Despite decades of Nelson Mandela denying that he was an official member of the South African Communist Party (SACP) during his Soviet-backed war on the Apartheid government, evidence uncovered recently by British historian Stephen Ellis shows otherwise. The new research confirmed that not only was the African National Congress (ANC) leader a member of the SACP, he may have actually been a senior official working with the party's Central Committee.
Still, for 50 years, while admitting that he was influenced by Marx and other communist luminaries, Mandela has denied — in public, at least — that he was an actual member of the Communist Party. But now, documents discovered at the University of Cape Town by Stephen Ellis, a professor based at the Free University of Amsterdam, completely contradict Mandela's bogus claims.
Among other evidence, Ellis found minutes from a secret SACP meeting of top leaders in 1982. The papers document a high-level Communist Party functionary's discussion about Mandela having joined the SACP around 20 years earlier. That would mean he joined in the beginning of the 1960s, probably 1961 or 1962, well before he was prosecuted for, among numerous other crimes, membership in the outlaw party backed by some of the most ruthless tyrants on the face of the Earth.
"There was an accusation that we opposed allowing Nelson [Mandela] and Walter [Sisulu, a fellow activist] into the Family [a code word for the party]," Communist leader and SACP Central Committee member John Pule Motshabi was quoted as saying in the minutes. "We were not informed because this was arising after the 1950 campaigns [a series of street protests]. The recruitment of the two came after."
Experts including Ellis, who first identified and publicized the documents, said it was some of the most compelling evidence to date proving that Mandela was actually a member of the SACP. However, some analysts attempted to dismiss the new finds as insignificant, portraying the former South African president's party membership as a mere alliance of convenience that was supposedly necessary to overthrow the existing government.
Had the proof been more widely disseminated decades ago, though, it would have been much harder for the Western establishment, including the U.S. government, to openly join forces with communist tyrants to support the controversial figure in his often-brutal guerrilla war. Indeed, if the world had only been paying attention, the signs would have been obvious to even a casual observer.
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Duane C. DeLair, a District 8 Board of Legislators candidate from Constableville, says he is not satisfied with the answers provided by County Attorney Richard J. Graham after submitting a Freedom of Information Law request this week for documents about the project.
Theres a large amount of confusion, said Mr. DeLair, citing a recent Times report stating legislators could award a contract as soon as Oct. 1 and work could begin by mid-October. Theyve misled the public, making them think this is a done deal, when all theyve really done is spent $800,000 on architectural plans and requested bids.
Legislators voted narrowly in March to go out to bid on a two-story, 45,000-square-foot building on outer Stowe Street that would house the Department of Social Services, 911 dispatch center, Department of Motor Vehicles, Board of Elections, Office for the Aging and Highway Department administration after Bernier, Carr & Associates, Watertown, designed the project. Bids will be accepted through Sept. 19.
Mr. DeLair in his FOIL request sought a copy of the finding of a State Environmental Quality Review Act for the project; a copy of the legislatures resolution for funding; and a list of funding sources. He also wanted to know when a public notice was run in the newspaper allowing a permissive public referendum.
Mr. Graham replied that the SEQRA has not been performed yet because there has been no action by the county requiring it. The county so far has only hired an architectural firm. He also replied that no decision has been made on funding sources, although one potential source is partial reimbursement through the state Department of Social Services.
Mr. DeLair was not satisfied with Mr. Grahams answer and cited the plan posted on the countys website listing funding sources as: $4,685,000 reimbursement funds from DSS over time, $4,500,000 wind mill funds over a period of nine years and $2,700,000 from a levy increase over a 10 year period.
As for a resolution for funding, Mr. Graham replied that the board has not adopted one. He also stated the project is not subject to a permissive public referendum.
Mr. DeLair maintained that if any taxpayer money is spent, they have to do a public referendum.
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I personally believe the public has the right to vote on this in November as a referendum, he said.
Legislative Chairman Michael A. Tabolt, R-Croghan, said after learning of Mr. DeLairs FOIL request. We are just taking the steps and doing our homework. By no means does this suggest we are moving ahead with the project. Rushing into this is not going to be our approach.
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sending it back
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It came with a huge black mark on the dress It doesn't flatter my figure. I will be returning it tomorrow. Wasn't satisfied.
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I will wear this dress a lot even though I think the fit runs large...on sweltering days, that is not necessarily a bad thing!
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Good choice
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I love the length and fit of this dress. I ordered the tangerine color. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I also ordered the tangerine fly away sweater to wear with it on Easter and received a tangerine t-shirt instead. Tomorrow is Easter, and I do not have the entire outfit.
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love it
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Wishing for more color options
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right dress - wrong size
I was really looking forward to having a dress I could wear to my daughter-in-laws baby shower. I bought this as it would be comfortable and yet stylish for the occasion. I usually wear a size 10 so I bought a medium. It is huge. I'm not sure the small would even fit. I will be sending it back and will scramble to find something else to wear .
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Poor Quality
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For me, one highlight of this year's San Diego trip was lunch on Sunday with four lovely food bloggers. Shown in the photo is (back) Susan from Food Blogga, Kalyn, Amanda from What We're Eating, (front) Nicole from Pinch My Salt, and Alice from Alice Q Foodie. (I was having too much fun to concentrate on the camera settings, so I'm sorry we look a bit pale.) Of course there was wonderful food, and although I didn't remember to ask for a menu or write anything down, here's my best memory of the delicious offerings we sampled.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Fun in San Diego with Mary and Jacque and a Food Bloggers' Lunch at Nine-Ten
For me, one highlight of this year's San Diego trip was lunch on Sunday with four lovely food bloggers. Shown in the photo is (back) Susan from Food Blogga, Kalyn, Amanda from What We're Eating, (front) Nicole from Pinch My Salt, and Alice from Alice Q Foodie. (I was having too much fun to concentrate on the camera settings, so I'm sorry we look a bit pale.) Of course there was wonderful food, and although I didn't remember to ask for a menu or write anything down, here's my best memory of the delicious offerings we sampled.
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It seems like you're having far too much fun Kalyn...just smiles and enjoyment everywhere, but what could be better than meeting up with friends...wonderful!ReplyDelete
You were having too much fun to take pictures or consider camera settings . . . oh the shame! I do so wish I'd been along for that one!ReplyDelete
What an incredible lunch!!
That sounds like SUCH a good time! If you ever get to the east coast, let me know . . . I would love to be involved in a meet-up!ReplyDelete
Wow, the photos turned out great! I had a really great time and it was so much fun tasting all the different plates! Thanks again for the wonderful gift, Kalyn!ReplyDelete
I'm always delighted to see bloggers meet up and have fun over a meal and drinks.ReplyDelete
The photos did indeed turn out well.
What a gorgeous bunch you all are!ReplyDelete
Super - thanks for sharing!
Glad you had such a wonderful time in our beautiful city! Your meals looked delicious - Nine-Ten is now on my must-dine list!ReplyDelete
sounds like you girls had fun! I'm looking forward to a meet with some fellow-bloggers too this sunday! its so great to actually meet ppl behind the incredible food blogs!:)ReplyDelete
kalyn, it really was a blast to get to meet you on sunday and do some gabbing! i can't wait for you to come back so we can do it again!ReplyDelete
That is a nice picture! And such nice shots of the food. Can you email copies by any chance?? It was so much fun to meet up with you all and swap stories and gossip - I look forward to doing it again on your next trip! ;-)ReplyDelete
Wow girls! You look so cute!!! :D I would love to meet with all food bloggers I met in the blogosphere... but I'm so far away :(ReplyDelete
I've only visited your blog, Kalyn, and Susan's and now can't wait to visit the rest!
It seems you had some wonderful dishes and time :D
Hey Kalyn!ReplyDelete
All the pics look great! And I must say that the thought of the creme brulee still makes me smile, though not as much as our conversation did. You, Nicole, Amanda, and Alice are more lovely than I even imagined you would be. I can't wait for your next visit to SD to do it again!
Lucky you! I am happy you had a good time, you all look so happy in the photo-I love that!ReplyDelete
Thanks everyone for the nice comments about the photos. I'm better at taking photos when I'm alone (not distracted) but sometimes I get lucky! It was so fun meeting Susan, Amanda, and Alice, and seeing Nicole again. Wish I could meet everyone else! (Tanna, maybe we will luck out this summer, hope so!)ReplyDelete
Oh wow! It must have been so much fun to meet up with other food bloggers! The lunch looks absolutely delicious too.ReplyDelete
I must admit I am envious: it sounds like the party was so much fun (which does not come as a surprise). Food bloggers rock.ReplyDelete
wowowo, u guys had fun. i am from san diego too, and stay pretty close to la jolla, have always passed by nine ten, but because my husband is veg, we feel our choices are limited. probably will try it out with a few friends.ReplyDelete
oh my you are all gorgeous! it's just so fun to actually meet food bloggers, isn't it? i've met barbara of winos and foodies several times for some occasions and once with gilli of so simple. it was just fun!ReplyDelete
Great photos Kalyn! Looks like a fantastic meetup :)ReplyDelete
What a fun way to spend a day Kalyn.ReplyDelete
It's wonderful to see some of my favorite food bloggers all together. You girls must have had a blast! :)ReplyDelete
Wow! How wonderful! You alllook fabulous. :)ReplyDelete
How fantastic (and fun!) is this? What a gorgeous group! You are so cool, Kalyn!ReplyDelete
I hope I can meet up with all of you in California- soon!
All of you look so lovely--and the lunch looks delish! Gorgeous photos (and the your current banner is a fave of mine, so spring/summery).ReplyDelete
Sigh, I'm doing a very bad job at responding to comments these days, but I AM reading them all when they get approved and do appreciate all of the nice thoughts!ReplyDelete
I am jealous, getting together with fellow foodies must be really fun.ReplyDelete
Seeing someone you have only know throught their blog.
And you all seems to be having such fun.
Oh and the food you ate there looks DELICIOUS.
Oh darn... I would have loved to have met you. Maybe in the future? Surely you'll return to San Diego again, right?ReplyDelete
I'll have to check out this restaurant in La Jolla. I've not heard of it yet. Looks like all of the food was very good!!
HC, the food really was wonderful. so much fun.ReplyDelete
Recipe Girl, definitely I'll come back because my friend Jacque lives there now, so I will remember you live there for next time.
I would have been the other individualist..ice cream! Great meet up!ReplyDelete
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CUMBERLAND – The story Tuesday afternoon at the Monastery wasn't so much whether host Cumberland High would sweep its Northern Division tri-meet against other local foes.
They did, and then some.
Instead, it revolved around a rivalry that began last year. That is, how would Clipper sophomore Amy Laverty perform against junior Betsy Dumais, one of Burrillville's top harriers over the past decade or more.
Laverty captured this particular outing, outhustling Dumais to the finish line with a stellar 3.1-mile clocking of 19:50. She edged the runner-up Bronco by a mere four ticks.
"I like racing against Betsy because she's such a great competitor," Laverty grinned afterward. "She pushes me, just like she did last year. I felt I was going to go fast because I had somebody right on my heels for most of the race, and I had to keep up my pace.
"She really brings out the racer in me," she added. "The whole day, I didn't stop thinking about it. I had so much adrenaline going through me, I could barely sit still (in class). I couldn't get it out of my head.
"As it gets closer to a meet, I start to get a little nervous, but once the gun goes off, it all disappears, and the adrenaline rush is unbelievable."
Laverty's best time this summer/fall came at the Injury Fund meet at the 3.1-mile Burrillville Middle School course. She made the trek on a proven faster course in 19:59, so improved – on a more difficult Monastery trail – by nine seconds.
"I'm happy; I wanted to get my time down more, but – for me to do this, and it's still early in the season – I'll take it."
With Laverty's win, not to mention strong showings from teammates Meaghan Scullin, Nichole Barger, Ashley Bricault and Kerry Connolly, the Clippers garnered elementary victories over Burrillville (21-40), Woonsocket (15-50) and North Smithfield (15-50) to remain unbeaten at 6-0.
Scullin took third in 20:39, Barger fourth (21:39), Bricault sixth (21:53) and Connolly seventh (22:10).
The only interruption, after Dumais, came from BHS junior Kaidy Cornell, who took fifth in 21:46.
As excited as Laverty was after claiming the triumph, Dumais expressed the same feeling.
"I ran here Friday in the Blackstone Valley Invitational, and I came in at 20:42, so that was a big improvement for me," Dumais smiled later of hustling 48 seconds faster than she did just four days before. "I know I was 6:06 at the mile, and we were side by side. At the two-mile, we were virtually side by side, so it was really close.
"In the back loop, the middle portion between the first and second mile, (Laverty) opened up a four or five second lead," she continued. "We came into the third mile together, but she pulled away over the last couple tenths."
When asked how she felt about placing an unusual second in a dual meet, Dumais smiled again, "Actually, I am used to losing, but I'm really happy with this race. She dragged me along to a good time. Facing a great competitor like Amy, it really does help. You learn from every race, and getting beaten puts everything in perspective."
Stated Broncos' mentor Marty Crowley, whose squad fell to 4-2: "Amy's a great runner, a girl who finished seventh in the state meet last season (to snag All-State first-team laurels), and for Betsy to go stride for stride with her virtually the distance, it's a testament to all the hard work Betsy put in during the off-season. She ran a great race."
Burrillville's other top scoring placements came from Lauren Lamontagne (11th) and Morgan Allen (13th). Brianna Lake of Woonsocket placed 14th overall in 23:14, while North Smithfield's Annemarie Votta took 17th in 24:21.
Cumberland head coach Joyce Bonner appreciated the wherewithal Laverty exhibited during her triumph.
"That was an amazing race for her," she noted. "I just told her beforehand to run her race. We knew she'd be close to Betsy, and she ran really well. This is the first time she's really been pushed. It's her personal-best this season, and her best time ever on this course.
"We have one more home meet left here against Scituate, and that team is pretty tough," she added. "If we win that, then we have to face Smithfield and Mount St. Charles the week after that (Oct. 7) at Deerfield Park. That would be for the division championship.
"Meaghan Scullin ran a great time; she PR'd by 15 seconds, and so did Nichole, who hasn't been running because of a knee injury. Ashley, Kerry and Hannah are our senior tri-captains, and they're such an inspiration. Some of the younger girls are faster, but there's no animosity between them. They lead and teach by example; that's why they're our captains.
"They've all been injured, so they know the heartache when the younger kids can't compete. They understand."
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