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The residents at Pinnacle Nursing and Rehabilitation received a mild shock Tuesday, as a local teen over-corrected on Cedar Hills Drive, plowing into a support structure for the front carport.
According to Price City Police Officer Susan Hyde, the 16-year-old driver and her 15-year-old passenger were traveling north on Cedar Hills Drive when their car veered sharply right, jumped the curb, knocked over a flag pole and collided with the building.
Neither the driver nor passenger demonstrated serious injuries at the scene. However, Officer Hyde noted that an ambulance was called to the scene because of their age and that both of the vehicle's air bags had deployed.
As for the Pinnacle residents, those on scene reported that the only thing that upset them was seeing the American flag on the ground following the accident.
"We will make sure that either the Boy Scouts or the National Guard gets this flag and it is handled appropriately," said Price City Police Detective Ed Malmgren, who was also investigating the incident.
The driver was cited for improper lane travel, according to Hyde, who also noted that driver and passenger's use of safety belts most likely aided greatly in the pair's lack of injuries.
"The vehicle hit the that support structure hard enough to knock it off its base," she said.
The estimated damage at Pinnacle should range between $5,000 and $10,000, according to Hyde.


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Gwen Fryer
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Nov. 16 - Dec. 14, 2007
Gallery I
Gwen Fryer
Sarasota artist constructs what look like altarpieces or shrines from a variety of found objects and decorative wood from torn down houses. Many of her pieces include texts in Arabic, a reflection on her life as a child in North Africa (her father worked for a petroleum company) and what was to her a culture of mysteries.
Gallery II
Bruce Rosen
The late Bruce Rosen held a Ph.D. in American Literature and was a Herman Melville expert. He was also a talented artist and poet who used the philosophical and spiritual concerns found in 19th century romantic writing as the bases for his enigmatic minimalist paintings and his poetry, which will be included in the exhibition.
Window Installation
Justin Spring
Digital films by Justin Spring, a nationally recognized poet and founder of SoulSpeak, will be presented in the east window of the gallery. Spring and his collaborating poets practice a spontaneous form of purely verbal poetry, often in response to the work of musicians, artists and photographers like Jean Germain, who's work will be included among the videos.
Preview Reception & Artist Presentations
Thurs., Nov. 15: Preview Reception at 5:30 p.m. in Selby Gallery followed by the presentations at 7 p.m.
Artist Gwen Fryer and Bruce Rosen's widow Maxine Rosen will discuss the imagery and meaning behind the works represented in the concurrent exhibition. The preview & presentations are free and open to the public.
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Fri., Nov. 16, 5-7 p.m. in Selby Gallery
The reception is free and open to the public.
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The Selby Gallery Director will walk you through an in depth and intimate historical perspective of the exhibit The Image and The Word – and tie the discussion into the current pulse of today's' contemporary art landscape. The tour meets at Selby Gallery at 11:30 a.m. The tour is free and open to the public.
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Am I the only one that loves to hear a story when a supposed "holy man" has allegedly been caught with his hands in the sacramental cookie jar? When I hear these types of stories, stories like that of Ted Haggard's methamphetamines driven gay sexcapades or the standard pedophiliac priests and the Popes that cover for them, I always assume that they are guilty. Is that wrong, I wonder? Is it wrong that I enjoy seeing people who make a living telling other people how to run their lives gets caught in blatant hypocrisy? I think not.
The latest scandal comes from the Peach State (Georgia) where Eddie Long, the "Bishop"—I appreciate the irony of a protestant preachers adopting a Catholic title in this case—of a mega church has been accused of coercing four young men with cars, jewelry and vacations for sexual favors. The Catholic Priesthood must love this. I bet they are saying to their selves "Damn. Thank Christ it wasn't one of ours this time."
After watching a video of Eddie addressing the accusations in front of his flock of sheep and a short interview of Jamal Parris, one of Eddie's accusers, I couldn't help but ask myself who I thought was really telling the truth. The gods know, Parris and the other accusers could potentially have a lot to gain monetarily from a civil lawsuit from a preacher worth millions. On the other hand, Eddie, "The Bishop" looked guilty. So I looked to the literature to see if my gut was on to something.
I first looked to work profiling sexual preditors and how they coerce their victims. It seems that "The Bishops" position of authority provides the idea opportunity for sexual predation and coercion. Furthermore, the interactions between the victims and "the Bishop (e.g., the vacations, gifts, etc) could be construed as his "grooming" his victims. Moreover, the difficult family backgrounds of the accusers seem to make them ideal targets. In sum, the few details of this biblical mess, so far, jives with what one would expect from a classic case of sexual coercion (see Olson, Daggs, Ellevold & Rogers, 2007, for complete details).
Finally, my bullshit detector also jives with what seems to be suggestive and convicting—I mean convincing—correlations between the findings in the literature and the details of this story. Why does this matter? Well, considering that even normal adults have a 60% accuracy rate in detecting bullshit (see Vrij, Akehurst, Brown & Mann, 2006, for details about human lie detecting), a keen professional of human observation, such as myself, should be quite confident in his/her gut reactions. So by judging from the brief video of Parris and Long, I'm going to go out on a limb and say this guy is guilty. What do you think? Am I jumping the gun, or is this guy a fruity preditor is an expensive suit? The world wants to know….
CNN coverage of Parris and Long
Olson, Daggs, Ellevold & Rogers, 2007
Vrij, Akehurst, Brown & Mann, 2006
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I wholeheartedly agree with John with regards to the unavailability of different fabrics!!! This has been a major turn-off and makes other companies much more attractive.S.
Nathan,Any pyramid tent can be fitted with a bug "skirt" for next-to-nothing additional weight. I have done this with my Hex 3. If you do this, you will want to sew a velcro strip around the tent perimeter and the opposing velcro onto the no-see-um netting. That way, you can detach it when not needed. Netting stuck in frozen snow in the morning isn't pleasant! When it's warm, you pitch the center pole high so that you have a ventilation space all around the perimeter at the ground. Hunker it down when it's cold and blowing.Tyvek floor works for me on dry ground but is useless in a bog or on soft, wet snow. I bought the floor for those conditions and can choose to bring it or not. The floor is substantial, IMHO. One other small distinction among pyramids is that the Hex takes a little less ground space than square pyramids which would be important only if you camp in forested areas where tent space is hard to find.As much as I appreciate the qualities of a pyramid, IMO, they are not suited for hot, humid conditions which I deal with on the East Coast. Being in Colorado, this may not be a problem at all.
I gotta open a real can of worms now...Have you all seen this?http://www.bigskyinternational.com/SummitShelters/BigSkyMontana2Pdetails.htmWill did a review of this item from the Winter retail market. I'd guess no one has it yet and if all I read about Big Sky is true, no one may actually GET it for some time to come. The price would be steep but the ability to combine several different outer shells with a low weight interior WITH mesh may be perfect. A true 4 season capabilities while still having easy bug proof options for 'those' seasons. It's also got vestibules (which the MIDs lack). With the multiple combination options, the only downside I could foresee would be the weight (which still isn't bad for two people and what you'd receive), the price (ouch), and the customer service reputation.Thoughts?
Edited by nnboddy on 06/17/2008 07:15:49 MDT.
You admit to knowing the reputation of this entity and it's principal. He has isolated himself by his past business practices. His "sirens" continue to call forth to the unwary. Don't be seduced.
Edited by DaveT on 11/20/2014 21:01:59 MST.
B.S. indeed! I see that Bob is charging $999,999.95 for the Mirage 1P. He must be getting ready to retire. He only has to sell one tent and he's got his Maui Retirement Condo and money for Coronas too.I'm glad I got my Evolution 2P before the price went up.
Edited by redleader on 06/17/2008 13:30:07 MDT.
We all know what BS stands for, but just as a reminder here is a definition of Mirage :A mirage is an optical illusion. It is not a real phenomenon, and one cannot take photographs of it. The interpretation of the image, however, is up to the fantasy of the human mind."a mirage shows images of things which are elsewhere"(like a picture on a web site rather than a product in your backpack.)But new designs and products keep coming out, so you never know your luck.Franco
Ok, ok. I kinda figured that would be the general consensus.The idea is beautiful; however. Almost exactly what I'm after. I want a shelter that can be layered like you'd layer clothes. One configuration for dry bugless weather, another for bugs and moisture, another for three feet of snow... all in one package.Back to the juggling of the MID options. MLD = waitGOLITE = Too heavyOWARE = the front runner?
Nathan:I think the same way too:One basic tent structure that one can use with a mesh inner for 3-season use, and a solid-fabric add on for winter or sandy beach use.One pack frame and harness fitted with different size packbags that one can select depending on trip duration.
Benjamin! That's exactly what I'm getting at! If the super-structure of clothing system, sleeping system, shelter system or packing system can remain in place, than the skin should be able to be interchanged with various fittings to create:THE PERFECT UTILITARIAN EQUIPMENT!Got any interest in staring a business?
Alas, I think most people perfer to buy multiple packs, tents, etc. rather than one that they can build/layer up or down. An all-season tent that's strong enough for winter use is somehow going to be too heavy for some -- even if we're just talking a handful of ounces. Ditto for packs. A frame/suspension good enough to handle a real load will be too heavy for UL purpose.I think you and I probably enjoy tinkerig with different options, like playing with construction sets or transformers back when we were kids. Sigh.
Edited by ben2world on 06/17/2008 23:57:12 MDT.
A Hex 3 in Spinnaker is a good choice. MLD has the design in silnylon as spinnaker has left the earth it seems. As far as bugs are concerned, get this http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/Bug-Canopy.html or a bivy like this http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/oware_drawcord_bivy_sack_quantum.html. A bug tent is total overkill. In Australia, a bug skirt would not protect you from the insects underneath you.
I bought tents one after another, lighter and lighter; and finally settled on the Black Diamond Hilight as my light-4 season tent. Sometimes called a 3+ season tent. Weight is 2 lbs 10 oz for the tent and poles; and actually the 3rd pole is optional in mild weather.For two hikers, that's an average of 21 ounces carried weight each, for an enclosed, free-standing, two person shelter. (although the weight can not actually be split equally). It has the critical, and sometimes omitted, peak vents.I've used this mountaineering tent in humid summer conditions and in the middle of winter on an exposed concrete helipad in severe winds at 3,000m. Because the poles are inside the tent, within two minutes you can be inside, out of the rain, finishing the pole assembly/framing.http://www.bdel.com/gear/hilight.phpedit...Just read the recent posts on the desire for a 'layered' tent with bug layer, shell layer, etc.. BD has the 'Mid' series which does just this.. Similar to the Golites of course.Components are the pyramid shell, floor only, fully enclosed bug tent.. and you can use your trekking pole as the center pole.http://www.bdel.com/gear/beta_bug.phpAlso, the REI Quarter dome 2 and 3 have a fully enclosed, free-standing bug-innerhttp://www.rei.com/product/761893
Edited by Brett1234 on 06/18/2008 00:01:05 MDT.
For my wife and I it is the Black Diamond Beta Light.We have used the Betalight as a tarp on the AT, and with a hiking partner I have used the floor whilst my wife prefers the full bug protection of the bug inner.The BD Betalight may not be the lightest option available it is perhaps one of the most cost efficient as it allows the owner to mix and match as preferred, or as I tend to say these day modular gear. That is the shelter is made up of a set of modules which are interchangeable depending on the conditions.
Thanks for your comments Roger.I like the weight savings of the Betalight and had considered it (and the MLD Superfly) until I realized that I wouldn't be able to sleep side by side with my wife. It sounds like the MIDs will allow me to adjust the pole to one side for this option, but it doesn't look like that would fly with the Betalight. She would veto that in a hurry.
Edited by nnboddy on 06/18/2008 17:38:39 MDT.
I made the jump at about 6:30 this morning. Enough deliberation...I've purchased the GoLite Shangri-la 3 (essentially the new version of the Hex as far as I can tell.) In fact I jumped all the way and got the tent, the bug nest and the floor. With these options I should be able to configure it any number of ways.You all have been VERY helpful with your suggestions and I enjoyed this forum very much. The MID option seemed to be the most desirable for me, and for the majority of contributors to this forum. I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I'm hoping that I just purchased...A Utilitarian All Purpose Shelter.Thanks again,Nathan Boddy
Edited by nnboddy on 06/19/2008 20:02:20 MDT.
The Oware Alphamid is a 1/2 pyramid. The pole sits outside the front door, so two people can sleep inside the tent without knocking up against the tent pole (two hiking poles linked for example with a BlackDiamond pole link).With proper preparation, the Alphamid can be used as a winter shelter. I have camped in the Sierra's at 10 to 20 degrees, on 10 feet of snow with the Alphamid, a bivy sack, and a zero degree winter bag.The silnylon version was light and cheap enough for my purposes.
Edited by btolley on 06/21/2008 17:10:55 MDT.
Hi Nathan,Congratulations on the Shangrila 3. I have one, and it is fantastic for one or two people.The inner net from Golite is heavy, and when I go solo, and for bug infested conditions, I am coupling the ShangriLa 3 with a Six Moon Designs Serenity Net. This adds 190g or 7 ounces to the weight, but gives full bug protection and leaves a massive vestibule to hang out in. When my wife comes, she goes in the net, and I tough it out under a homemade net for my head. Normally we are above treeline, so bugs aren't an issue. I use a TiGoat Ptarmigan bivy and sleep on my Golite poncho tarp. I've been through storms and stayed warm and dry.Have fun with the shelter.cheers,fred
Good choice on the Shangri-La 3. I own the Hex 3 and love it. A few comments that I have not seen addressed elsewhere:1) There have been several comments about not using the Hex 3 in summer. What many people don't realize is that you can open up both sides of the door panel, so that 2 of the 6 side panels are rolled back. This effectively opens up 1/3 of the shelter for nice breezes. The peak still overhangs enough that if you sleep perpendicular to the door and push the pole over, you can both still be completely covered by the Hex (think oversized Gatewood cape for 2). Plus, if you use long tent stakes, you can get a good 8 inches of space between the ground and the Hex. So the Hex can indeed be a great warm-weather shelter as well. Hunkering down simply means closing the two door panels. The Hex 3 only has a pullback tie for one of the panels, but if you roll up the other panel, you can secure it by staking out the guyout.2) If you both carry trekking poles, sew loops into the ends of a 5' grosgrain strap. Connect both sets of poles as you normally would, so you have two very long poles. Then, place them as an inverted V, using the grosgrain strap to prevent them from sliding apart. This will allow you to sleep in the middle of the shelter, with 5' of sleeping width. It eliminates the center-pole claustrophobia, and gives you much more headroom, since it effectively opens up the space in the top center normally occupied by the center pole.3) I've adapted a setup technique I learned from these forums. The great thing about the Hex 3 is that the side panels are the same length as the radius (when measured from the panel corners), which is 5' exactly. This means the Hex floorspace is made up of 6 equilateral triangles, with all sides 5'.If you have 5' poles (my Komperdell CFs' are exactly 5'), you can 'triangulate' a perfect pitch. Start by placing a stake in the center. Use one pole as your radius and the second pole as your perimeter side. Work your way around the perimeter, with one pole touching the center stake and the other pole touching the last perimeter stake you placed. Where the two poles meet is where you place the next stake. I've done this 4 times now and have gotten a perfect pitch every time.In the 2 years I've owned the Hex 3, this is the first time I've accomplished a perfect, taut pitch, without over-stretching here and there. It also means you can precisely determine where you will be lying down. Just place the center stake in the middle of there you want to by lying down, and put the first perimeter stake where you want the door to be.I only wish that someone made a lightweight, rectangular 2-person inner bug nest that comes to a point in the middle apex. This would save substantial weight over the Hex 3 nest. I'm thinking something like an Integral Designs Silshelter bug liner, but with the peak over the center rather than over the head end.4) And finally, I find it interesting that most people never think of using a bivy in a Tarptent. Most seem to think of using a tarp and bivy, tarptent, OR double wall tent.If, on the other hand, you used a tarptent AND two lightweight dwr or wp/b bivies or overbags (Montbell Breee Dry-Tec comes to mind), you'd still be lighter than true double wall tents (and lighter than the Hex 3 with stock inner nest), and be much more versatile. There are many advantages:a) You'd have the sewn-in bug-proofness, breathability, and ease of setup of the tarptent.b) You'd have the wind and condensation resistance of the bivy (creating a quasi-double wall tent), and still be protected in the event of tent failure.c) You could just use the bivies for starry alpine nights, or just the tarptent for warm buggy nights.d) You'd have more room than a double-wall tent.e) If you get a tarptent that only uses trekking poles, you are further protected from poles snapping in a double wall tent.f) wp/b overbags would double as emergency shelters as well as act as stuffsacks for the sleeping bags.
Edited by jcarter1 on 08/17/2008 14:06:08 MDT.
I too have the Hex 3, nest and floor. After reading about Michael Davis adding velcro netting to the Hex, i think i've come up with the perfect solution. Attach a strip of velcro to the outer AND the floor. This way you can attach netting to the outer and connect it to the floor. This would eliminate the crawling bug problem too.
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The 1974 discovery of thousands of life-sized Terracotta Warriors near Xian was one of the archeological sensations of the 20th century. The figures date ... Read more
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The word "tower" doesn't quite do justice to the enormous structure of the Xian Bell Tower - or Zhonglou, rising on an imposing square base to a series of ... Read more
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Oh, The weather outside is frightful and the roaster is so delightful.
Since there's no place to go….Let us work….let us work….let us work.
It doesn't show signs of stopping, so hopefully FedEx is running.
Cuz if theres no coffee to go out…Then were screwed…Then were screwed…Then were screwed.
So now the snow's a dumping and we now have a warning that there's a beast a coming.
So let us pray….Let us pray….Let us pray.
—@IrvingFarm Roastmaster, Clyde, waxing poetic on the 4th—er, 5th(??) wave of Snowpocalypse hitting our upstate NY roasting facility.


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PRICE - Our devoted husband, father, friend, neighbor and gentle giant, Robert A. Pike, age 87, passed away peacefully Dec. 20, 2012 at Parkdale Care Center in Price.
He was born May 25, 1925 in Price to Leonard Anthony and Lucille Quinney Pike.
Bob was a tireless worker who began his working career wrapping butter at age eleven at Carbon Ice Cream Company. After schooling, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he was a proud member of the 1st Marine Division. Upon returning from the service, Bob enrolled at Carbon College. On Aug. 21, 1948 he married Charlotte Wisniewski in Las Vegas, Nev. They were married for 61 years before Charlotte's passing on April 29, 2007.
Bob was a Carbon County icon whose most memorable years were shared driving bus for the Carbon School District and working alongside his dear friends at Davis Croft Motors in Price. During those years he touched a great number of people and helped raise many kids along the way. Whether he had a special seat for you on his bus or a kind word to share, Bob always had a special place in his heart for everyone.
He was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church and a life member of Price Elk's Lodge. Bob's years of service have came to an end and he will always be remembered for his generosity and kindness. We will mis you our dear friend, Semper Fi, our departed comrade.
Survived by his son, Bobby Pike, Price; grandsons, Cody and Danny Pike, Price; brother, Donald (Phyllis) Pike, Easley, SC; sisters-in-law, Glorya Eaquinta, Price, Mary Pike, of Washington.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Charlotte; brothers, Bruce (who was killed in World War II), Norman and Allen Pike.
Memorial service, Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, 1 p.m., Mitchell Funeral Home (233 E. Main Street). Friends are welcome to join the family at Mitchell's Friday at 12:30 p.m. Interment, Price City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are welcome daily and may share memories of Bob online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.
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In nearly a decade of writing a column about bad investment ideas, I never once applied the word "stupid" to investors.
That changes today, because as I look back on the time I have spent picking on investments for being "less than ideal for the average investor," I have to confess to run-ins with plenty of stupid investors. (See also my favorite picks, "7 Really Stupid Investments".)
They were easy to spot. They were the ones screaming the loudest about the perceived insult of a "bad idea" label being applied to something they valued, dismissing it because it came to a conclusion different from their own without considering whether that opposing case had any merit.
Thankfully, the number of investors who I could pin that stupid tag on diminished as the column did its job, which is one big reason why the Stupid Investment of the Week column is ending next week, a few months short of its 10th birthday. I'll continue writing about bad investments, but without the need to fit everything into the odd window that has been SIOTW.
Since early in 2003, Stupid Investment of the Week has examined the conditions and characteristics that could lead to decisions "less than ideal for the average investor." The focus has always been on the investments and the events surrounding them; there always had to be a case for making these moves, with the idea being that the logic would crumble under scrutiny.
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Savvy investors know that a smart purchase they made several years ago might not be such a good idea if they were looking at buying it again today, thus one person's intelligent past purchase and hold can be a new buyer's mistake.
So while the column defined stupid in a lot of ways — lacking normal intelligence, not clever, the opposite of smart, dazed, foolish, irrational, senseless, doltish, dimwitted, addlepated and obtuse — it was never personal.
It always struck me funny how many smart people — from the best man at my wedding to my father-in-law to financial advisers I like and trust to people I've met at investment meetings who had the best questions and the strongest convictions in their methods — held items tagged in the column, and who told me about it afterward by saying that my case had uncovered something they had ignored or overlooked.
And while I never owned (or sold short) any investment that was the subject of the column, there's no question that there have been stupid investments in my own portfolio, decisions where I somehow allowed emotions to override the underpinnings that make for solid investment decisions.
Now that I am bringing the column to an end, however, it's important to recognize those times when the problem isn't the investment so much as the person making it.
If there is one fundamental understanding that every average investor should have, it's this: Disagreement makes a market.
In stocks, for example, there's a seller for every buyer; while it is oversimplified to say that when one person is ready to make a purchase another has given up the same security thinking they can do better with their money elsewhere, it's important to recognize that there's an opposing side to your thinking.
Even in cases of mutual funds or insurance policies, investment programs or anything where you effectively "sign up" rather than actively make a "trade" with someone, there's a case to be made against you.
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The Wallace collection is a massive art and fine antiques collection amassed from 1760 to 1880 initially the collection was started by Francis Seymour-Conway The 1st Marques of Hertford then subsequently the next 3 Marquises' and finally the illegitimate son of the fourth Marques of Hertford Sir Richard Wallace ending with the death of Lady Wallace on whose death in 1897 she left the whole collection to the Nation.
She entrusted the collection to her Secretary Sir John Murray Scott who oversaw the opening of Hertford house as a museum becoming a Trustee of the collection. They also held substantial properties both in the UK but also in Paris (The Chateau de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne) and Castle House in Lisburn Ireland. The family seat being Ragley Hall in Warwickshire and Sudbourne Hall in Suffolk.
The collection of priceless art works had been obtained from all over Europe and the rest of the world. Including art works by Rembrandt, Ruben, Canaletto and Gainsborough and Hals for example. Most people would know the painting of the Laughing Cavalier which is part of the Wallace collection. There are other particularly beautiful figurines, crystal, China and porcelain, ceramics furniture and Sculptures. Part of the bequest to the Nation was that the collection the largest of its kind of fine art was not to be added to and should only be exhibited as the original collection.
Manchester House.
Manchester house was built between 1776 and 1788 for the fourth Duke of Manchester. It was let out to the Spanish as their Embassy in London and then to the French as their Embassy in London. The fourth Marquess of Hertford lived most of the time in Paris using Manchester house as a storage facility for his art collection however during the French Revolution as the gentry and aristocrats were losing their heads he bought lots of fine pieces of art and furniture belonging to some of the richest families in the land. He moved back to London bringing his most precious collection with him from Paris. He then turned the first floor into galleries where his precious collections could be displayed. Some of the other properties the Marquess owned were sold off along with the remaining art collections in Paris and Ireland on the death of Sir John Murray Scott and these pieces can be found in museums throughout Europe and the United States and referred to as the lost collection.
The house has been open continuously since 1900 with the exception during World War I & II.
Opening times.
The Wallace collection is open throughout the year between 10:00 and 17:00 daily with the exception of 24th - 26th of December when it is closed. Throughout the year there are exhibitions, lectures and fun days. It is used as an educational facility for school children and art students. There is a lecture theatre where lectures take place throughout the week with specialist speakers and curators of the museum. There is always on going preservation and restoration work going on to maintain the works of art in tip top condition. Students can get a secondment or internship to work with the collection. There are art trails, audio tours and private tours are available. Maps of the museum are available from the foyer. There are some interactive displays for children throughout the museum.
The museum is excellent for people with disabilities including wheelchair access and disabled toilet facilities. All areas of the museum and exhibition galleries are wheelchair accessible and two allocated pre bookable parking spaces for blue badge holders. Those with hearing or sight impairment are also well catered for.
Other facilities include:
The Wallace Restaurant.
The Wallace Restaurant open from 10:00AM for Breakfast right up to late evening for dinner latest booking at 21:30PM. The restaurant is under glass cover in the central courtyard and is mainly a high class restaurant serving a mixture of French and English cuisine. The Set Menu 2 courses £22 or 3 Course £26. An A LA Carte menu is available with Starters from £7, Mains from £14.50 and desserts at £6.50.
The restaurant is very smart indeed with white linen table cloths over pink table cloths and the tables are set up immaculately. The glass roof lets in plenty of daylight and throughout the restaurant are some trees which make it feel as if you are eating outside.
It is quite a formal restaurant and during the afternoon you can take a Cornish Cream Tea (£12.50), Traditional English afternoon tea (£17.50) or a French based afternoon tea with French Fancies (£24). It might be a tad on the expensive side.
It is possible to hire the restaurant completely for wedding receptions or other receptions or corporate events.
Unfortunately on this visit we could only manage morning coffee as we had made plans to visit another venue for afternoon tea. However we all felt that we would like to try the menu at some time in the future. It is a delightful setting.
The Wallace collection shop.
The inevitable shop can be found on the ground floor. It stocks a good range of pocket money goods up to and including quite expensive china ware. You can also order these things on line. The shop does hold a reasonable selection of gifts and edible gifts for members of the public to purchase.
Admission is free but you are able to make a donation if you so wish in order for them to continue to provide a valuable service on behalf of the Nation.
From the outside Hertford house does not look that impressive. It is situated at the head of Manchester square. However step inside and its like Aladdins cave crammed full of precious art works by the great masters and Objects D'Art some of which were bought during the French revolution when the gentry were losing their heads. There are 16 galleries in total housing precious paintings and ornaments. There are hundreds of clocks around the building. Each room is decorated beautifully. Some of the pieces date from the 1500's. There is a massive collection of armoury and jewel encrusted guns daggers and other weapons including suits of armour and two full horse sets of armour. I am so surprised that so many people are unaware of this collection. It really is full of beautiful items and houses such paintings as the Laughing cavalier which most people would probably recognise. It really does have a wow factor and is breath taking. The long gallery upstairs houses many fine pieces of art work. There are very precious little trinkets kept under cover in display cabinets and if you lift the leather coverings which stop them being damaged by the light you are able to view them. I do not want to say too much because it will spoil things for you but it really is a national treasure which is mind boggling to visit. Due to not many people knowing about it when we visited on a Saturday we almost had the place to ourselves. It was not crowded and there was no point at which we had to queue to see anything.
Would I recommend a visit here?
I most certainly would as it is a massive museum full to the brim with beautiful artefacts and art work. It really is a worthwhile place to visit and I thoroughly recommend it. So the next time you are in London and God forbid you are wondering how to kill a couple of hours this place is definitely a must on your London things to do list.
We visited the museum on a Saturday at 10:00 and thought it would be crowded but luckily for us it was not, so we were not pressured to move on by the flowing crowds and we were able to really scrutinise interesting pieces of art work and take our time. That being said however be prepared for a lot of walking and standing so flat sensible shoes are the order of the day. In total we managed to stay for four hours and could probably have stayed a little longer there was lots of things to see and admire.
The Wallace collection can be found at:-
Hertford house,
Manchester Square,
Telephone number :- 0207 563 9500.
Web Address:- http://www.wallacecollection.org/
Hertford house is just off Oxford Street behind Selfridges in Manchester Square. The nearest tube station is Bond Street and there is a ten minute walk to reach it.
I was invited to have afternoon tea at the Wallace collection, located in Manchester Square just behind Oxford street. Pretty house, pretty square, lots of trees etc. However I do not rate the afternoon tea at all, and very over priced.
*Cost and drinks*
The tea in April 2009 is set at £16.50 or £24 including a glass of wine. The restaurant is at the back of the house in a glass covered plaza with lots of plants, but the noise is rather echoy. I was in a party of 20 and the tables were laid and ready just a minute before our booking was due. The staff seemed rather stressed and instead of asking us what we wanted to drink, brought tea around in a thermos flask. There was one menu somewhere (which i didn't see until the end of the tea) with a choice of different teas on, so people could have chosen their tea and had their own pot, but the staff obviously wanted you to have the thermos tea. I asked straight away for a type of tea and had my own pot. The pot had obviously not been washed for a while and was quite dirty on the outskirts. No one was offered coffee.
The food was very very mediocre, 3 sandwiches, one egg, one I can't even remember and one slice of white sliced bread with salmon on. The sandwiches were not elegantly cut and had obviously been made for a while as the bread was quite stale or dried out, in one of my sandwiches I did wonder if it had been toasted (it hadn't!). They bought out plates of quiche, nothing unusual or special. The scones were heavy and very very overcooked, I wouldn't have served them at home. They did not look nice. The cake plates again were not very elegant and none of our party ate any of the cakes. 2 types of jam for the scones, blackcurrent and strawberry but the jam jar holders were dirty.
Overall the tea was very poor, the price very expensive for what it was, and the staff seemed stressed and actually arguing behind the bar. Had I not been in a group I would have complained - and to cap it all we all had to pay £2 service charge each for being in a group.
Overall it was very very disappointing and I will not be returning.
Not even ten minutes on foot away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street the connoisseur tourist finds Manchester Square with the Hartford House on one side. The building contains one of the world's finest private collections ever assembled by a single family, and since 1897 when the widow of Sir Richard Wallace died leaving to Britain its largest private bequest ever, no artefact has been taken away or added.
When I arrived there on a Sunday afternoon a free guided tour had just begun. The guide was clearly in love with the house, the art collection and the rococo period from which most artefacts come which was a good thing because her enthusiasm was infectious.
The first rooms show the portraits of the Hartford/Wallace family, but you don't want to know their history! It's rather complicated due to illegitimate children and constant country-hopping between England and France. More often France than England because of which the ambiance of the museum is predominantly French.
In the house proper the guide made us stand in front of cabinets and wardrobes and admire the material, the craftsmanship and intricate patterns. Without her I would certainly not have looked for minutes at powder-boxes, pomade pots, clothes brushes, chandeliers, mirror frames and writing tables with wood intarsia or an inkstand with delicately painted putti, rose garlands and miniature globes, surmounted by the French Royal Crown. There was a bell inside the crown once so that the princess to whom it once belonged could ring for a servant to come and fetch her letter.
From the landing to the first floor one looks at two enormous pictures by Boucher from the middle of the 18th century, "The Rising Sun" and "The Setting Sun", strange titles because what they show is rosy-fleshed nakedness in abundance, so much so that a commentator at the Salon of 1753 remarked that one shouldn't take one's wi
fe or daughter to the exhibition, the nudity was too shocking. I bet he didn't close his eyes, though, but fought heroically against the shock and went on looking!
Do pictures have an aura? Some do, I believe. When I entered a room I was magically drawn to the picture 'The Swing' painted by Jean-Honoré Fragonard in 1787 which according to an (American?) critic is 'awesome and drop-dead gorgeous'. I agree wholeheartedly.
We are in a lush green garden, a man (the husband) is somewhat hidden under a bush beside the tree onto whose main branch a swing is tied. He's got a rope in his hand with which he has set it in motion. A young woman, clad in a pink dress with several layers of petticoats, a stark contrast to the green of the background, sits laughing on the swing, she's just kicked off one of her shoes and set it flying into the air thus revealing a part of her leg at which a man (her lover) who's kneeling in front of the swing is peeping. It could be kitschy, but it isn't; if you're in a foul mood, go and look at the picture, you'll leave smiling, you've just looked at pure joy.
Rococo artists were not interested in depicting the drabness of life, the paintings are 'dream-like, escapist and untainted with the realities of everyday existence' (the same critic).
On to the gallery, a big room for the main part of the collection, meaning Rubens, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Velasquez, Van Dyck, Titian, Watteau, in the adjoining rooms there are Flemish and Italian masters, among them 20 paintings of Venice by Canaletto, and many more pictures by many other big names, one can get dizzy there.
We were in a house people lived in, yet didn't see any real living quarters, no kitchen, no bedrooms, so I asked the guide if we would get to see where the former residents slept? She thanked me for the question and told the whole group that they had s
lept on this floor. I looked at her open-mouthed, what? Stinking rich and no beds? Did they sleep on the floor to guard their pictures? After a while the penny dropped, ha! Not on 'the' floor, but on 'this' floor! Floor, one of the words with different meanings (English for beginners!), I'm sure I can use this in class one day.
The tour ended there, we were informed what else there was to see in the building, but asked to go there on our own. The collection of Armouries on the ground floor is also famous worldwide, I looked closely at the shafts of some rifles and admired the excellent craftsmanship, inlays of ivory, ebony and mother of pearl, but the whole display gave me the creeps. I find it obscene to see arms as objects of beauty and have them decorated and ornamented.
I looked briefly at the collection of majolica plates, did not go into the museum gift shop although it looked enticing and decided to call it a day, I felt I'd deserved a piece of cake in the café in the courtyard which has got a glass roof transforming it into a covered plaza. The café is run by the French company which is also responsible for the restaurant in the Louvre and the restaurant on the Eiffel Tower, but alas, it was not to be. I had stayed in the museum for too long and was asked to leave, because they were closing.
Watch out for an update on the quality of the cake in 2005!
Open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 12 am to 5 pm, closed on December 24, 25, 26 and January 1 and 2, good Friday and May Day Bank holiday.
Admission free.
It was a hot June day, the sun shining down on Oxford Street crowds, and it seemed such a waste to be stuck shopping on a day like this. I'd read that the Wallace Collection had been re-opened after extensive modernisation and I knew it was somewhere behind John Lewis, in Manchester Square, so off I went. The Square looked cool and shady in the sun and office workers and local builders were relaxing on the grass. Across the Square the pillars of Hertford House offered respite from the sun and a promise of an hour spent wandering around an interesting exhibition so in I went. I went up to the desk in the entrance and the first surprise was that there was no charge for admission. I bought a catalogue instead, and began my tour. About half way round I latched on to a guided tour and this helped me understand much more about the collection. Let me say a word or two about the catalogue. I'm currently going round all the major art galleries of Europe – sounds like fun, but its only one capital city a year at the moment. Wherever I go I buy the illustrated catalogue, and I have to say, the Wallace Collection catalogue is well worth the £6.95 and compares very well with others I've bought. The Wallace Collection was bequeathed to the country in 1897 by Lady Wallace, a French-woman, wife of the late Lord Wallace. The collection she left was staggering in its scale, of incalculable value and it opened to the public in 1900. A notice in the foyer says that it is now funded by the Department of Culture Media and Sport and by donations from the public. In one sense though, it is a static collection and feels more like a museum than a conventional gallery because there have been no acquisitions for over a hundred years and the collection itself feels slightly stagnant (is that the word? Probably not, but it doesn't seem quite like a living collection which grows and evolves). However, even if th
e collection is a little bit static, the building certainly is not. It has recently been through considerable re-furbishment and one of the courtyards has been given a glass roof and now houses the extremely high quality (and not too expensive) Café Bagatelle. The collection is vast, and consists of a large amount of art work and countless items of sculpture, pottery, jewellery, furniture and silver and gold items. There is also a very large amount of armour, sword and cross-bows (not an interesting subject to me, but no doubt it has its fans). There is even a box of armour you can try on, but I can't say this appealed to me. There is a very large collection of Cannalettos and a wide range of 18th and 19th century art. For someone like myself who likes 20th century art I found the art work collection lacking in more modern works but there is no doubt that the collection is very fine. I'll just mention two or three items which are particularly note-worthy. Firstly, "The Swing" by Fragonnard. This world-famous work shows a young woman on a swing, being pushed by an older man (her father? her husband?) while a younger man sits beneath her looking up her skirt (which she carefully reveals by throwing of one of her shoes with an exuberant kick). Its well worth seeing this picture as it is re-produced in many books of art collections and for me it's the high-point of the collection. Secondly, "The Laughing Cavalier" by Franz Hals. Everyone knows this picture. Its difficult for me remember where exactly I've seen it (Chocolate boxes? Calendars? Jigsaw puzzles?) but it's a very striking picture when you see it for real. Thirdly, "Titus" by Rembrandt. This is one of those dark, deeply meaningful portraits so typical of Rembrandt. Titus was his son and he painted it at a time of great personal problems, as is shown in the haunted look on the subjec
t's face. I spent an hour in the Wallace Collection and was glad I went. I wouldn't say it compares with the great London galleries (National, Tate) but its worth a visit if you've got an hour or so to spare, and if you're interested in particular items held by the collection you could happily spend a day there. If you want to get a flavour of the collection before you go, the website is very good and contains illustrations of much of the collection. It can be found at http://www.the-wallace-collection.org.uk/ . This also contains information about the special facilities for schools with many activities linked to the National Curriculum.
The Wallace Collection is one of London's best-kept secrets, in more than one sense. Situated in Manchester Square, a few minutes' walk off the north side of Oxford Street, it was formed by members of the Hertford family and bequeathed to the nation at the end of the 19th century, on condition that it should be kept on display with nothing added or removed, even on temporary loan to other exhibitions or galleries. In its own way it is a bit of a time capsule, but it is quite compact, has some superb furniture, porcelain, enamels, jewellery, clocks, bronzes and armour, and for many visitors (myself included) the main attraction is to be found in some exceptional paintings of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. All things considered, it's probably the finest in this field after the National Gallery. Under one roof you will find famous works like Hals' 'Laughing Cavalier', Rubens' 'Rainbow Landscape', Watteau's 'Les Charmes de la Vie', and Fragonard's 'The Swing'. There are also some marvellous portraits, among them Gainsborough's 'Mary (Perdita) Robinson', Reynolds' 'Nelly O'Brien', and a particular favourite of mine, Angeli's lovely head and shoulders portrait of Queen Victoria's tragic eldest daughter, the German Crown Princess. Also worth seeking out are a group of pictures by the shortlived Turner protege Bonington, and a charming Dutch landscape by Cuyp, 'The Avenue at Meerdevoort'. This is inevitably only a small personal selection, but a number of the great English, French and Flemish artists of the age are represented. If your taste in art tends towards the slightly more old-fashioned, this is well worth putting on your list after the National Gallery. It's small enough to enjoy on just one visit, though a look on the very user-friendly website to search out anything of particular interest beforehand would be time well spent.
After years living in London, I finally visited the Wallace Collection this weekend, and am really glad I did. It's just a few streets directly behind Selfridges, on a peaceful garden square. The Collection is in Hertford House, which takes up most of the north side of the square. In its small front garden is a water fountain, copy of fountains donated to Paris. This sets the tone for the slightly quirky collection inside. You can hire an audio guide, but even without this there are information sheets in each room. The art collection covers a wide range of paintings, the most famous of which is the Laughing Cavalier: one of a number of various genres and periods displayed in the Long Gallery on the first floor. This is a lovely, spacious room with plenty of seating so you can sit and appreciate the pictures at leisure. By the doors are sheets providing details of all the paintings. The collection is not just paintings: there are waxes, sculptures, furniture, majolica, etc as well as a large collection of arms and armour. In addition, the house itself is lovely. More than simply a building housing a collection, most of its rooms have their own atmosphere. The internal courtyard has a cafe: this is lovely, and flooded with light, but quite expensive. Don't overlook the basement, which has displays on the restoration of objects and some hands-on items for children. There are also rooms containing "overspill" items, and their somewhat higgledy-piggledy arrangement has its own charm. One of the best things about the Wallace Collection is that it is very quiet compared to most London galleries and museums. The contrast with nearby Oxford Street is enormous. This is a very absorbing collection as well as a retreat from the crowds of central London. There is also a shop, selling postcards, posters and books as well as some unusual gifts. Admission is free, and it's open every day from
10am to 5pm.
I love the Wallace Collection. It's small enough to see it all in one go, diverse enough to keep your attention, close enough to the London shopping Mecca to combine the visit with other, less cultural, activities and… its free. Hiding behind the back of Selfridges, it is situated in a lovely city mansion and houses superb 18th cent. paintings, exquisite furniture and objects d'art and a collection of armour rivalled only by the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The collection was assembled by three generations of Hertford family and eventually bequeathed to the nation by the widow of Richard Wallace in 1897. The generous gift came with a sting attached to it – nothing can be added or taken away from the collection, even temporarily. This catch prevented generations of frustrated curators from staging temporary exhibitions, but as a result all the recourses were put in the upkeep of the collection itself, and it shows. Recently the Wallace got £ 10m for refurbishment, spent on a pink coffee shop in a glass-roofed inner garden and some new exhibition space in the basement. The coffee shop is still in its nappies, and on a weekend you will have to wait for ages to be served (we eventually stormed off after frustrating 30 minutes in front of an empty table), but give it time and it will become a welcome haven from the bustle of Oxford St. Unfortunately, despite all its treasures and the new refurbishments, Wallace is still a favourite mostly with blue haired old ladies and refined art connoisseurs, and shunned by the general public. It's a damn shame. The pictures are beautiful enough to soften the heart of even the toughest modern-art-loving cynic; the armoury galleries bring back memories of childhood fairytales of knights in shiny armour (and will save you the expensive bustle of the Tower or a lengthy trip to Leeds) and if you look close enough you will see loads of tiny treasures hiding in cabinets and side rooms (look out for the
enormous baroque pearls and the glittering snuff boxes). So take a break from all that shopping and relax with a nice cup of tea and a site of something different. PS Wallace also offers a comprehensive choice of free lectures and tours of the collection. Check their site (http://www.the-wallace-collection.org.uk/) for details.
The Wallace Collection is a national art museum located in London. It was established from the private collection of Sir Richard Wallace, which was bequeathed to the UK by his widow in 1897. The museum opened to the public in 1900, in Hertford House in Manchester Square. Admission is free. The collection includes old master paintings (such as The Laughing Cavalier), fine porcelain such as Sèvres and Meissen, armour, Eighteenth Century French furniture and diverse objets d'art. A few years ago the inner courtyard was given a glass roof.


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Conference Semifinal Schedule?
Posted by Kevin Arnovitz on Sat, 05/06/06, 10:50am:
Category: General
Posted by: Kevin Arnovitz
Per the Arizona Republic, if the Clippers meet the Suns in the Conference Semis, the schedule looks like this:
Game 1: at PHX (MON)
Game 1: at PHX (MON)
Game 2: at PHX (WED)
Game 3: Staples (FRI)
Game 4: Staples (SUN)
Game 5: at PHX (Tue, May 16)
Game 6: Staples (Thu, May 18)
Game 7: at PHX (Mon, May 22)
I don't really understand the Monday night Game 7 scenario, particularly on three days rest and with no other games scheduled for Saturday, May 20. Are humans racing cars or horses that day or something? Is Billy Graham playing USAA that evening?
No word on whether the same schedule would hold for a Clipper-Laker series, though that's the assumption.


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HELPER - Our loving father, Grandfather, Brother and friend, Troy Patrick, age 90, passed away peacefully at home, on Jan. 31, 2013.
He was born Dec, 28, 1923 in Canadian, Okla., to James Thomas Patrick and Bertha Beatrice Nelson.
After school he enlisted in the U.S.M.C. He served from 1943 - 1947 in the American Legion as a D.S.O., he served with the Pacific Theater, and his rank upon his honorable discharge his rank was P.F.C.
Worked for Kaiser Steel Corporation for 41 years as master mechanic Electrician.
He married three times, married the true love of his life, Ida Peterson Patrick. Dec 16, 1947 in Elko, Nev. Together they had nine children.
Son's Kirk D. Patrick, Wellington, Blake Patrick, Price, Klent Patrick, Helper, Shane Patrick, Helper.
Daughters, Patrica Skogland, Pocatello, Idaho, Toni Torres, Oakley, Calif., Sonia Garcia, Visalia, Calif., Samone Ellis, Price.
He has 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews.
His only sister, Faylia Leon James, resides in Muskogee Okla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ida Patrick, and son Troy James, Patrick.
Our family would like to give a special thanks to, Melanie, Jeff, Sue, Daniel, Tamara, Allison, and April, for their special love, care and support towards Daddy, as well as us, you all are truly wonderful. Thank you!
Funeral services will be held Saturday Feb. 9, 2013 at Noon at the Pinnacle School Cafeteria, 210 N. 600 E., in Price.
John 5:28&29
We love you Dad and we will all be there waiting to be reunited with you and mom in the resurrection in the Paradise Earth. PS 37:9-11
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Eastern Utah Community Credit Union.


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Looking to stay in the hunt for a share of a Big 12 Conference championship, the No. 13 Cowboys instead absorbed an 87-76 loss at IowaState, leaving them locked into third place in the league race.


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Bell's beer event roundup: Kalamazoo Beer Week continues, Hopslam, sliders and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, South Carolina and Florida.
Jan. 14
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Homebrew Demo with the Bell's General Store at Food Dance in Kalamazoo from 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 15
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Zazio's Chef's Table with Mattawan Artisan Creamery in Kalamazoo at 5:30 p.m. (happy hour) at 6 p.m. (dinner). Take a look at the menu (vegetarian options are available).
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Brewer's Happy Hour & Brew and View at the Eccentric Cafe. This is a rare opportunity to meet the people who make Bell's beer in The Back Room at the Cafe from 5 to 7 p.m. for some informal beer discussion. Snacks will be provided and be sure to stick around afterward for a special beer themed Brew & View (free admission).
Jan. 16
Hopslam and Sliders: Green Dot Stables in Detroit from 5-9 p.m. Mix and match from an extensive menu.
"I Love Beer Mini Tour:" Old Chicago in Portage at 4 p.m. (this special will continue through Feb. 3) - Hopslam, Two Hearted and Captain Spontaneous on draft. Bottle options will also be available.
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Homebrew Demonstration at the Eccentric Cafe from 6-9 p.m. Bring your questions and your friends - all skill levels welcome.
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Bourbon Barrel Aged Beer, Smoked Meats and Cheese Tasting from 5-9 p.m. - Along with various smoked meats and cheeses, the Eccentric Café will be serving up bourbon barrel aged versions of Cherry Stout, Batch 9,000, Kalamazoo Stout (also a firkin) and Expedition Stout. Black Note will also be on tap. Order a flight and get a sidecar of Lager of the Lakes as well.
Jan. 17
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Minute To Win It Party at Shakespeare's Pub in Kalamazoo at 7 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Raspberry Ale, Two Hearted, Amber and Winter White. Challenge the Bell's team (and others) to four rounds of short challenges similar to the TV show "A Minute To Win It" and compete for prizes.
This Tap Takeover Goes to 11: Stardust in Saginaw at 6 p.m. - Black Note, Sparkling Ale, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, This one goes to 11, Midwestern Pale Ale, Best Brown, Two Hearted, Porter, Captain Spontaneous, Kalamazoo Stout and Hopslam.
Hopslam Release Party: Shamrock Pub in Utica at 6 p.m. - Amber, Porter, Winter White and Two Hearted will also be on tap.
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Jazz Series Tasting with special musical guests Big Organ Trio at the Eccentric Cafe starting at 9:30 p.m. Our Jazz Series - Le Pianiste, Le Contrabassiste and Le Batteur - will come together for a perfect pairing of great beer and live jazz music starting at 9:30 p.m. There is no cover for the music.
Jan. 18
Kalamazoo Beer Week - 2nd Annual Bell's Beer Dinner hosted by Larry Bell: The Park Club in Kalamazoo at 6:30 p.m. (happy hour) and 7 p.m. (dinner). Take a look at the menu (vegetarian options are available). For reservations, please call 269-381-0876.
Tap Takeover: The Red Baron in Burton/Flint - Sweet Potato Stout, Sparkling Ale, Black Note, Hell Hath No Fury, Midwestern Pale Ale, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Two Hearted, Captain Spontaneous, Kalamazoo Stout, Winter White, Lager of the Lakes and HOPSLAM.
Jan. 19
4th Annual Beer & Boards: Shanty Creek Resorts in Bellaire at 3 p.m. - Winter White, Best Brown, Hopslam and Porter
Kalamazoo Beer Week: Vintage Bell's Beer Tasting at the Eccentric Cafe from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A silent auction for charity will include vintage Bell's gear and beer. $10 admission includes 4 drink tickets and a commemorative tasting glass. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each with most samples ranging in price from $1 to $2 (each sample is two to three ounces). Bottles will be priced accordingly.
Jan. 15
Hopslam Tapping Party: Chumley's in Lafayette from 6-10 p.m. Two Hearted will also be on tap.
Jan. 17
Hopslam Release Party (plus firkin): Fiddler's Hearth in South Bend at 5 p.m. - Rednose ESB, Harvest Ale, Roundhouse IRA, Two Hearted, Midwestern Pale Ale and Golden Rye will also be on tap
Jan. 18
Hopslam Release Party: Tilted Kilt in Granger at 5 p.m.
Jan. 19
Hopslam Firkin Tapping: Beer Geeks in Highland at 7 p.m.
Jan. 14
Hopslam Tapping: The Comet in Cincinnati at 5 p.m.
Jan. 16
Hopslam Tapping: Vintage Estates in Boardman at 7 p.m.
Jan. 18
Barrel Aged Beer Festival: Jungle Jim's in Fairfield from 7-9 p.m. – Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout
Jan. 17
Bell's Stout Night: Whistle Binkies in Rochester at 6 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Black Note and Harry Magill's Spiced Stout
Jan. 18
Bell's Cask Ale Night: Patrick's in St. Peter at 6 p.m. – Two Hearted
South Carolina
Jan. 19
The Biggest Little Beerfest: Barley's Tap Room in Greenville from 2-6 p.m.
Jan. 16
Bell's Meet & Greet: The Little House in Boynton Beach starting at 6 p.m. Raffles and giveaways plus Amber, Best Brown, Oberon, Special Double Cream Stout and Two Hearted.
Jan. 18
Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 Tapping: World of Beer - Tampa Palms at 7 p.m. - Amber, Oberon, and Two Hearted will also be on tap.
Jan. 19
Miami Beer Festival: Marlins Park from 7-10 p.m. (general admission). We'll be pouring Amber, Oberon, Two Hearted and one specialty release.
Looking ahead
Bacon Night in Pittsburgh, a Hopslam firkin tapping in Kalamazoo, Stout Night in Fargo and more on our calendar for next week. Take a look at our full calendar here.
Bell's beer event roundup: Hopslam, stouts, Kalamazoo Beer Week and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota and Ohio.
Jan. 8
Hopslam Release Party: Ashley's Ann Arbor at 6 p.m. The author of the best toast will get to purchase the first pint of the year and have their words read aloud to start the season off right. To enter, email your best toast to Hopslam to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Jan. 9
Hail to the Hops: Fraser's Pub in Ann Arbor. Beginning at 5 p.m., we will tap Hopslam and a Two Hearted firkin. We will also feature some other heavy hop hitters: Hopsoulution, This one goes to 11, Captain Spontaneous and Two Hearted.
Hopslam Release Party: One Eyed Betty's in Ferndale at 6 p.m.
Hopslam Release Party: Karl's Cabin in Plymouth from 6-11 p.m. Special musical guest The Flutter & Wow will keep the party "hopping." Amber Ale, Two Hearted and Winter White will also be available. Reservations are recommended. Please call ahead -734-455-8450.
Bell's Black Party: Crunchy's in East Lansing at 6 p.m. Celebrate the dark side of beer with tappings of Black Note, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Smoked Vienna Lager, Expedition Stout, Special Double Cream Stout, Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Kal-Haven Ale and Hell Hath No Fury. Hopslam and Two Hearted will also be available.
Jan. 10
Hopslam Tap Explosion: 7 Monks Taproom in Traverse City at 5 p.m. Celebrate Hopslam's return with 2011 Third Coast Old Ale, 2012 Third Coast Old Ale, Captain Spontaneous, Java Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Sparkling Ale, Best Brown, Two Hearted, This one goes to 11, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout and Hell Hath No Fury.
Hopslam Release Party: Ashley's Westland at 6 p.m. The wheel of prizes will also be in attendance.
Bell's Beer Dinner: San Chez Bistro in Grand Rapids at 6:30 p.m. Take a look at the menu.
Jan. 11
Bell's Tap Takeover: Olivera's Pizzeria in Ionia from 5 p.m. to close. We're taking over all of the taps with 8 different Bell's beers including Black Note, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 & Cherry Stout plus Hopslam!
Jan. 12
Kalamazoo Beer Week Kick-off: Bell's Brewery Snow Jog Adventure Race and Challenge at 11 a.m. (registration) and noon (start) at the Eccentric Cafe. For more information, go here.
Jan. 13
Hopslam Poetry Slam: The Tap Room in Ypsilanti at 5 p.m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for your best Hopslam poems! On tap: Hopslam (of course), This one goes to 11, Best Brown and Captain Spontaneous.
Jan. 10
Bell's Beer Class: Westside Liquor in Willmar from 6-7:30 p.m. Jason Gillum will talk about our brewery and brand history. He will also lead a sampling of a number of Bell's offerings and discuss style, history and how each made it into the Bell's portfolio.
Jan. 8
Hopslam Release Party: The Ale Emporium in Indianapolis starting at 5 p.m. Christmas Ale, Two Hearted, Best Brown, Winter White, The Oracle and Captain Spontaneous will also be featured on draft in addition to bottles of This one goes to 11, Hell Hath No Fury and Kalamazoo Stout.
Jan. 12
South Bend BrewFest: Century Center Great Hall from 1-5 p.m. Come and check out the Bell's table at this years festival! Tickets are $35 and include a commemorative glass, program and food coupon. Designated driver tickets are available for $10 and include a food coupon and unlimited soda/water. Tickets are available online.
Jan. 13
Hopslam Kick-off: Tremont TapHouse in Cleveland at 3:30 p.m. Come early for brunch and stay for the Hopslam.
Looking ahead
Kalamazoo Beer Week gets into full gear, more Hopslam, Stout Night in Minnesota and much more. Take a look at our full calendar here.
New Bell's seasonal, Smitten Golden Rye Ale, debuts in February
With a new year comes to a new addition to the Bell's seasonal spring lineup.
In early February, Bell's Smitten Golden Rye Ale will be released on draft and in six-packs - just in time to help transition into warmer days.
Coming in at 6% ABV, Smitten pours a hazy gold appearance.
"This is the perfect beer to help brighten those gray winter days and help warm your heart," said Laura Bell, Marketing Director for Bell's Brewery, Inc.
Drawn from one of Larry Bell's oldest recipes, Smitten began as part of a series of rye beers at the Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo, where a variety of new and old favorites are still brewed right next door at Bell's original location.
That series also included Black Rye, Rye Stout and Kal-Haven Ale.
A combination of sharp citrus and resinous flavors from the Pacific Northwest hops with the earthy, rustic overtones of the rye malt yield an interesting and refreshing take on the American Pale Ale.
Formerly called Golden Rye Ale, Smitten is the first new regular bottle release since Oarsman Ale debuted as a year round offering in 2010.
For more information on where to find Smitten as well as other Bell's beers, please visit the Bell's Beer Finder online or contact your local retailer.


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With only two preseason games under their belts, the Carbon High Lady Dino softball team headed south for a marathon series of games.
The win loss record on the trip didn't reflect the level of competition the team faced and how close they came to toppling teams from much bigger schools than themselves.
On Thursday they were edged out in a defensive duel with Pineview by the score of 2-1. Then the headed to the Snow Canyon tournament (St. George) on Friday and lost to Syracuse 8-7, beat Pineview 6-3 and dropped one to Timpview 3-1.
Finishing things off on Saturday they lost to South Jordan 3-2 and finally were shutout by Union 4-0.
Coach Tony Pinedo was not disappointed in the 1-5 record, instead he and the team found the tournament to be a great chance to push themselves. All in all he felt like the Carbon girls lived up to the challenge and gained from the experience.
Pineview is a 4A school and the Dinos defense held the opposition to a single score until the seventh inning. Both teams recorded five hits and no errors in the battle.
Carbon then started off the tournament facing 5A Syracuse. They played them tough and if the team could have made a couple of plays at the end of regulation play, the Dinos would have walked away with the win. Instead Syracuse got the walk off homer in the extra frames to take the win 8-7.
The Dinos then were able to avenge their earlier loss to Pineview as they faced them in the tournament. Carbon showed they could learn from their mistakes and this time they laid off the high rising fastball and made the Lady Panthers pitcher throw strikes. It paid off with the 6-3 win.
The third game of the day did not get any easier as the Dinos had to take on another 4A team in Timpview. Carbon took an early lead but couldn't hold on as they dropped the game 3-1. For Pinedo it was the little things here and there that cost the Dinos the game.
Back at it on Saturday the Dinos had to face 5A South Jordan. Again an early lead slipped away. After being ahead 1-0 until the third, Carbon needed to battle back from a 3-1 deficit in the seventh. They scored one and had runners on second and third but could not push the runs across home plate to keep their hopes alive.
Nearing the end of the road trip and running out of steam the Lady Dinos took on the only 3A school they had seen the whole weekend. Carbon's bats were asleep for the first four innings and Union was able to push two runs across in the second and fourth innings.
In the fifth and sixth innings the Dinos managed to get some wood on the ball, but still could not string together the hits to push the runs in. They finished up with a 4-0 loss.
"Comparing this tournament from last season to this one, it was a different tournament," remarked Pinedo as he reflected on the weekend trip. "The teams were much tougher and even though we won more games last year, we got much better experience and we are playing better than at this time last season. We learned a lot about ourselves and I am really proud of the whole team and how they played. We are going to be able to hold our own against region teams like Salem Hills, North Sanpete and Juan Diego that have really good pitching."
Region 8 action starts Thursday with a home game against Salem Hills. The first pitch flies at 3:30 p.m.


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The Australian Rugby Union uses the major events each year to showcase our successes. Following on from the sucessfull Rugby World Cup roadshow with 'Bill' the William Web Ellis Cup in 1999, the ARU Community Rugby department looked at an opportunity to take the prestigious Bledisloe Cup on a community roadshow in the lead up to the annual Australian Bledisloe Cup match. This has subsequently provided a fantastic opportunity to spread the word about the game using an icon of international Rugby.
Consequently the inaugural BCR was run in 2006 from Bundaberg to Brisbane, and it has proved very successful in subsequent years, becoming an annual fixture on the community rugby calendar.
Additionally in a Rugby World Cup year (4 year cycle) we take 'Bill', our very own William Webb Ellis Cup that was presented to Australian Rugby following its second win in 1999, out to meet the community.
New in 2012 was the trophies roadshow, following on from the back of the successful ONE TEAM roadshow with 'Bill' in 2011. This year for the International matches we are looking to have, in the week leading up to the respective Tests, the actual trophy that the Qantas Wallabies and their opponents are contesting out in the community. See below for more information.
The road show takes the cup/trophy (sometimes more than one) on a 'journey' to various locations, stopping at various schools, junior and possibly senior rugby clubs. The stops include conducting interactive history talks on rugby and the particular cup/trophy, sampling clinics, rugby skills & drills/activities, come and try sessions and BBQs at rugby clubs, junior finals and schools. There are plenty of giveaways, prizes for winning the cup quiz questions and of course those 'wait until my friends see this photo' opportunities.
Bledisloe Cup Roadshow - The details of the 2015 Bledisloe Cup Roadshow will be available here shortly, stay tuned.
The IRB has announced its match officials list for the second stage of the 2014 IRB Junior World Championships overnight, with two Australians appointed to referee two of the games in New Zealand on Sunday.
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