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Goose Island releases the second beer of a three-part imperial series
In honor of the release, our beer blogger Eric Strader is giving away a Goose Island pint glass to the first person who sends him the correct answer to a trivia question.
I don't often associate citra hops or dry hopping with Belgian Tripels, but then Goose Island doesn't always play by the book. The Ogden (9% ABV, IBUs 35) is expected to hit shelves this week. However, I have not been able to confirm when it might arrive here in Michiana. Last week I was able to get a couple of bottles and sampled them with some of my beer buddies.
The first beer that Goose Island released in its imperial series was The Illinois (imperial IPA, 9% ABV, IBUs 95), which was released in February, and the last in the three-part series will be an imperial stout, due out in September.
Chicago's first mayor, William B. Ogden, is the namesake of this beer, and the brewery describes it as such – "Big, like our edgy-but-dependable home Chicago. Big, like the sprawling imagination of our brewers. Big, like the flavor, aroma and mouth feel of our latest series of beers that were created for our beer-loving fans." William B. Ogden opened Chicago's first brewery. More importantly, he was also a trustee to the Chicago Land Company, which cut a channel that resulted in the creation of Goose Island – Goose Island Beer Co.'s namesake.
I have to admit, the aroma was very pleasant, but much more hoppy than I'm used to for a Belgain tripel style. There was a big floral, citrus hop presence, but there was also a bit of an underlying yeasty, funkiness that I am more familiar with for this style. Because of the huge hop profile in the flavor, I might have been more likely to guess this was a Belgian IPA. More fruity, yeasty, spicy, sweetness and funkiness came through in the flavor, with some bubblegum notes as well. I thought that it was well-balanced, with a medium body that made for smooth drinking. Never would I have guessed the ABV was as high as it is.
As part of another three-part release, Goose Island Endless IPA hit shelves not too long ago. At 5% ABV, this is a session IPA brewed with Amarillo hops, which are introduced at three different times during the brewing and then again for dry hopping. Amarillo hops provide a good bitterness to the aroma and taste. There is a bit of dank citrus to the taste, but overall it's a mildly hoppy beer, which is just fine for a session IPA.
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And just for fun, here are a few beers that I enjoyed last weekend to celebrate my 45 years of life on this planet full of great beer.
Dark Horse Brewing Company Opperman's Bourbon Barrel Aged Plead The 5th (11% ABV): This was a special batch of Russian Imperial Stout aged for 20 months in two barrels of Elijah Craig 12 Year and one barrel of Eagle Rare Single Barrel, hand selected by Jeff Opperman and then blended. It was sold exclusively at Opperman's Cork N' Ale in Saginaw, Mich. However, I was able to get a bottle from a buddy who was very kind to me. As I understand it, there were only 55 cases of this produced.
Foothills Brewing IPA of the month – April (6.4% ABV, IBUs 82): The brewers here have decided to brew a different IPA for every month this year. Each one will be slightly different, with different flavors and different hops. Thanks to a buddy of mine in North Carolina, I was able to enjoy this one. April is the sacred month of Venus, goddess of fertility. Amidst nature's fertile reawakening, Foothills is offering an IPA brewed with experimental hops, reminiscent of the citrusy flavor of Simcoe. Dry hop additions of Amarillo and Centennial provided a clean spring-like flavor and aromas of freshly-mown grass.
Lastly, I enjoyed a Tripel Karmeliet (tripel, 8.4% ABV), from Brouwerij Bosteels in Belgium. I was able to purchase this locally at Chalet Party Shoppe, and since it had been several years since I've enjoyed this beer, I decided to treat myself. Just a nice balance between sweetness and funk.


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May 3, 2016
The country's best-known Christian ministry dedicated to helping people repress same-sex attraction through prayer is holding its annual conference in the Twin Cities.
Exodus International expects about 600 ministers and followers at the four-day conference that starts Wednesday. The group is meeting as its president, Alan Chambers, increasingly tries to distance Exodus from the idea that homosexuality can be "cured."
Chambers is married to a woman but says he is sexually attracted to men. He says Exodus should simply help Christians like him trying to reconcile deeply held beliefs with sexual feelings they view as sinful.
Gay rights activists says even with the change in tone, groups like Exodus continue to portray homosexuality as inherently wrong in a way that's damaging to many people.
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A Greenville man is behind bars in Goldsboro for suspected child sex offenses.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says Gregory Entzminger, 25, is accused of sexually assaulting a four year old boy. Detectives say the suspect is an acquaintance of the victim's family.
Entzminger is being held on $500,000 bond.
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Sure, we adults can understand mathematically what "zero" means. But I wonder if we can truly understand what it would mean if there were "zero" cases of HIV; "zero" people afflicted with AIDS. What the world would be like if there were no babies born positive. If there were no graves dug, no child orphaned. Not even one.
This morning I opened my e-mail to find something beautiful. I'm not talking the kind of beautiful that the stars have -- air-brushed "perfection" unattainable in the real world. I'm not talking about the kind of beautiful that advertisers sell to the masses. I'm talking about a beautiful story of a mother's love, a young man's incredible gift. It had me in tears -- the best tears really.
Before I became a mother, I rarely had problems with missing my medication doses. I guess life was calmer and I had less to think about. Being in the midst of early childhood has often left me sleep-deprived. Whether it was the constant wakefulness of early infancy, cutting teeth, or more recently potty training and being sick, as a mom, I often find myself struggling to face mornings! I find that I am most likely to forget my meds when I am running late and particularly if I don't sit down to eat (the eating reminds me to take my meds with the food).
I was recently asked this question, and it made us both start thinking. What with the medical advances of the past decade, and the miracle of antiretrovirals (at least those of us who are blessed to be able to get them), we HIVers are living these days. I've heard of people who have been alive for the full 30 years of the known epidemic. Through my work, this blog, and reading I've been doing from people living with other chronic diagnoses, it seems that there are a lot of comparisons to be made. And yet ...
Within the first year of my diagnosis, a close friend who worked in the medical field had an exposure to bodily fluids and had to go for testing. They knew my status, and in telling me the story very innocently said that they had to go to the "Whore House" for the tests. WOW! I initially was very upset about the implications of this statement -- in effect calling ME a whore. But the intentions of the person were not leaning this way at all; they were just using a term that was common in their place of employment without thinking about the implications. After some time passed, my wounds healed and I began to wonder just WHY this term was so common.
I (Sarah) don't want to sound trite when I take on this topic -- I think this one little word carries with it so much meaning -- both positive and negative. I shared in my introduction post a time in my life when I felt quite deeply the lack of hope -- probably better termed despair. What I have shared with few others is just how far into despair I was.
I wrote this poem in November of 2006, as I pondered for the first time since my diagnosis the possibility of hope. In our next blog Carmen Anthony and I will be sharing some more of our story and talking about ever-elusive Hope.
The burning question in our not-so-normal life these days is this: to rent or to buy? You see, we just started earning enough money to be able to fully pay for our own housing! Yeah!! We've been working towards this goal for years, now -- and finally the day is here. Time to celebrate some measure of self-sufficiency.
In our last post we talked about being diagnosed with HIV (AIDS in Carmen Anthony's case.) Here's the lyrics to the song "Dead Man Walking" that reflects this time in our lives.
When I (Sarah) was 23 years old, I thought that I could conquer the world! Fresh out of college and traveling the world, I became fired up about HIV/AIDS while spending time in Africa (the continent with the highest HIV prevalence rate in the world). I started telling anyone who would listen that they should be tested for the disease. I thought I should walk the walk I was talking, and went to be tested myself. The tester was skeptical as I was technically not "at risk," being a young woman and having a short sexual history. I insisted. The test came back positive.


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May 2, 2016
A twice convicted sex offender now charged with raping two teenagers may have victimized several other girls.
Search warrants show there could be naked pictures of as many as 17 other victims.
Duncan Bynum, 40 years-old, is accused of raping the two at gunpoint at the braid shop that he owns in Charlotte.
The mother of one of the alleged victims, who says she found the photos of the other girls, describes them as graphic and says she found them after her daughter told her Bynum forced her to pose for pictures after he raped her in his shop.
Search warrants show police seized the photos and other items from Bynum's shop, including cameras and drugs.
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Halo 4, the pro's and consSam_Rockett | March 5, 2014 | Review of Halo 4 - Xbox 360
Halo itself filled by childhood with joys, its what i played straight away from when i got home from school. Delighted to hear back in July of 2011 that a new halo was coming out! A year later the game was finally released but i was to find that it was not up to its former predecessors. The campaigns story fitted in with the series though and i was glad to see the Chief was making a comeback and Cortana to. The graphics of the game were far more superior to the games before it comparing to halo 3 you could see major improvements such has the armour detailing of all the Spartans was present, no blurs, faults or issues. Your surroundings were crisp clear and the scenery was delightful. however the story line to the game was not up to my standards, yes it was exciting and enticing to find out what happens next, but i feel it really lacked what halo 3 had. The multiplayer was great, several game types to choose from such as the traditional slayer, big team battle and including a new addition in the match making section infection (this was on the older games but you could only play as a custom game) these all met my standards and were great fun to play with mates and alone. A brief sum up for those who don't want to read my paragraphs Pros: -Good graphics -exciting story line -multiplayer is enjoyable -provides hours of game play Cons: -story line isn't as great as it use to be -expensive -very different to other halo games All in all the game is a great play, i definitely recommend it to all the halo fans and i think 343 did a great job in continuing the halo story on. Its definitely worth the money and will not disappoint! but i feel the story line could of been improved and they could of made it feel more like halo that just a common FPS game.


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By Ray Linker
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Stand up and be counted!
Thats exactly what Ken Kennedy tried to do. But no one was listening.
He has lived in the Sac Annex on Fir Street for six years, but never got a U.S. Census report to fill out for the 2000 census.
Now the City of La Grande is considering appealing his and other cases so that the population count can be raised and so that the city can get an increase in certain funds it receives.
Its not like Ive left town, Kennedy said. A lot of people in the building were not counted, and about 100 live there. I talked to a few other people who werent counted. And no one knocked on their doors either. And I know there were census takers around.
He has notified the city that he was not counted. The city, which is still disputing the announced official 2000 population figures, is asking any residents who were not counted to come forward and add their names to a growing list.
The Community Development Department staff has issued an urgent plea for anyone not counted to call the department at 962-1307.
Community Development Director Mike Hyde said the city is considering an appeal of the official U.S. Census count of 12,327. Before the city can challenge the official numbers, it must gather information from people who say they were not counted.
Hyde said the officially announced count was substantially less than a 2000 population estimate of 13,015 developed by the Portland State University Center for Population Research.
However, an Aug. 9, 2001, report prepared for Union County by The Benkendorf Associates Corp. of Portland stated the July 1, 2000, estimate had been revised to 12,340.
A July 1, 2001, PSU estimate latest available puts the population at 12,420.
The city is using the 13,015 figure on its Web site but receives several funds based on the lower figure.
It is important that an accurate population count be taken as the city receives revenue from several sources on a per capita basis, Hyde said.
The lower figure could mean as much as a $20,000-a-year loss to La Grande. State-shared revenues distributed based on population include highway user taxes, liquor taxes, cigarette taxes and emergency telephone (911) tax.
Hyde said that many La Grande residents who have post office boxes as their mailing addresses were not provided a chance to complete a census form. He said similar problems have been reported in Rogue River, Gold Hill, Shady Cove and Eagle Point.
In January 2001, the city announced its population was 13,015, based on revisions made by PSU after the city discovered what it called a major error in answers on some forms submitted to PSU. The city staff had listed only movable mobile homes (those in mobile home parks) under a category that should have included all manufactured homes.
That mistake left the impression La Grande had 211 fewer housing units than it actually had, and with other data, PSU concluded the citys population had dropped by 332 from the previous year.
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text: Final Fantasy XIII-2 review Gaming 28 January 12 by Nate Lanxon Final Fantasy XIII-2Square Enix After almost a quarter of a century of producing genre-defining Japanese role-playing games, it's difficult to accept. But I'm deeply concerned that the creators of Final Fantasy have forgotten what the components of a great Final Fantasy game are -- or have at least forgotten how to assemble them correctly.The latest title in the series is Final Fantasy XIII-2. It's a direct sequel to 2010's Final Fantasy XIII, and one with which Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase recently told me had the goal of rectifying "every single negative view" fans had about its predecessor.Kitase has certainly scored that goal by producing a finely-polished game with a unique approach to storytelling in the form of time travel, and being able to alter the future -- and past -- of the game's world. But in the process of righting previous wrongs, a whole other set of questions are raised, and I fear that like Final Fantasy XIII it'll be another game that the average fantasy gamer will enjoy, but long-time Final Fantasy fans (such as myself) will write off as lacking the soul of a classic Square Enix RPG.Story and characters You awake in a colourful hut on a sun-kissed beach. The sky beams blue and children are running happily through the sands, playing with cats and enjoying a life unthreatened by events of the past. It's been three years since the conclusion of FF XIII, and the evolved world of Pulse is content in its existence. But Lightning, the previous game's protagonist, along with most of her companions are missing, presumed dead. Her sister Serah, FF XIII-2's cute and level-headed lead, has a memory that suggests otherwise -- but it's an ominous memory, and suspiciously one that differs from that of everyone else in her world.When a mysterious 18-year-old called Noel suddenly appears, claiming to be from far in the future and with knowledge of where Lightning is, he convinces Serah to investigate the other oddity that has suddenly appeared on Pulse: a gate that allows the two of them to traverse the flow of time and space itself. Thus begins an adventure to not only find Lightning, but save the world from its an ultimate destruction foretold to take place far in the future -- a destruction only Noel and Serah can help prevent.Times and locations FF XIII was criticised for its ultra-linear storyline, which offered practically no room for exploring different paths through its primary narrative. The ability to travel through time and space in its sequel is one of the first ways players will experience Kitase's attempts to address one of the aforementioned "negative views". Over the course of the game players can use a menu system called the Historia Crux to revisit times and places they've previously been. It's an effective approach to delivering a non-linear story, as it doesn't seem possible to visit every possible location on a single playthrough, so your choices as to which times and places to visit affects the game's progression.The problem is that you'll visit the same geographic location multiple times, but simply at different time periods. Upon one visit you might experience a town as a thriving, colourful locale full of life and character. But later it may be a desolate wasteland. It's effective in highlighting how the world is evolving over time, but it has the negative effect of making the game's world seem unreasonably small. With only a handful of visitable locations, simply changing the people, objects and enemies discoverable in each doesn't give the player a feeling of variety as much as the game probably should. Arguably you'll visit far more locations in FF XIII, but have no choice over which and when; in FF XIII-2 you get fewer places to visit but are free to discover them as you please. It's up to you whether that's a good thing or not.Despite the small number of locations overall in the game, there are some that stand out. The city of Academia for example is a futuristic city of gargantuan proportions, glittering with Tokyo-esque neon signage, flying cars and mile-high buildings connected by floating bridges. It's like a modern day Esthar City from Final Fantasy VIII, and its inhabitants (depending on the time period you visit) give the city a sense of being truly alive. Inhabitants of this and other locations can be talked to, offering nuggets of backstory of their home and some will offer you various quests. Some of these involve travelling to different time periods, and it's another way Kitase has successfully addressed a negative aspect of FF XIII -- the lack of interaction with townsfolk and disregard of free exploration of the game world. The quests tend not to be that interesting though, and few reward you with anything particularly worthwhile.Another great area is a sort-of casino theme park, not dissimilar to FF VII's Golden Saucer. You'll get to gamble for prizes, exchange objects you've found around the game for better objects, and even race chocobos. There's no story to be had in this place, so it's just there for fun, and it's great to be able to return here from time to time for a bit of a legs-up with a slot machine or a huge racing bird. You know, as you do.Character development A strong point of FF XIII was its fairly wide range of characters, each with reasonably interesting and well-considered backstories. Like a more traditional Final Fantasy game you might explore XIII's world with four different characters at any one time, giving the game's admittedly huge use of cinematic cut scenes at least a variety of voices, opinions and social conflicts. In FF XIII-2, however, you play as Serah and Noel and only Serah and Noel. No other character will join your main party, cutscenes (while fewer and farther between than in the last game) feature Serah and Noel, and Serah and Noel are the only human characters you'll get to fight as. But more on that later.The lack of character variation again compresses the game down to feeling very small. It wouldn't be quite as bad if the two lead characters were interesting, but they're not especially so. Personally I found Noel to be one of the dullest characters of any Final Fantasy game and the story only starts to build out his backstory to any decent level near the end of the game.There's one notably compelling and dark flashback scene towards the last section of the game that smacks strongly of a moment from Final Fantasy VII, where we see Cloud and Sephiroth's history as soldiers working together played out. It's just a shame in FF XIII-2 this happens so late in the story I had already decided Noel was paper-thin and couldn't care less what happened to him. A shame, as it's as if the game's telling you, "See, these characters are good, sorry we just didn't tell you that 25 hours earlier." A real shame, perhaps. Serah's a jolly one though, she can stay in future.The game's primary antagonist is Caius Ballad -- a time-travelling cretin hell-bent on destroying the world for the benefit of a certain character you'll meet in the game. Like many personalities in FF XIII-2, he's not someone you'll immediately feel anything towards. His ultimate malice is kept too subtle in the story for too long, and even once his true colours and intentions are revealed he still lacks the deep intrigue of past Final Fantasy ultra-bastards, such as FF VII's Sephiroth or FF X's Seymour. Only towards the end of the game does he become interesting, and by that point it's too late to care.Characters from FF XIII make brief appearances, but as mere cameos more than anything. I spent the first half of the game thinking, "Perhaps this will be the moment I get more than two people in my party? Ah, no. Right, back to just the two of us then." Final Fantasy has traditionally been story and characters first, everything else second. With this game it's absolutely the other way around.Final Fantasy fans will be pleased to know a Moogle (sort of a cross between a floating bear and an unromantic Cupid) follows behind you for the whole game. Called Mog, he serves three purposes: helping you discover items hidden around the world, delivering quaint doses of comic relief with light-hearted dialogue and classic overuse of the word "Kupo!" and giving information to the main characters of the game.But seriously, this creature knows everything. As soon as a question is raised in the game about what, who, why or how something is happening, if Serah or Noel don't know, Mog will. "How the sodding hell did he know that?!" I caught the voice in the back of my head saying on more than one occasion. In my notes for this review I actually described Mog as a "loveable know-it-all that sounds like a cross between a needy American child actor and Alvin from the Chipmunks". It's a good thing though; Mog's a great little chap to have around and helps break up the Serah- and Noel-heavy cutscenes.Another great character that came out of nowhere is Chocolina -- a quirky travelling merchant (think O'aka from Final Fantasy X) who conveniently seems to be able to travel through time in order to follow you. Dressed from head to foot as a giant red bird, Chocolina appears to be convinced she's a chocobo. I'm only disappointed she hasn't appeared in a game before now. I'd personally welcome a spin-off game centred purely on her, actually. Or at least a TV series.Sadly, the greatness of Mog and Chocolina's comic relief doesn't make up for the discrepancies caused by an overall paper-thin story and character interactions that border on the baffling at times. It's incredible how much the primary characters appear to correctly guess about their predicaments. Serah could probably qualify for a PhD in theoretical physics given her incredible knowledge of spacetime fluctuations, paradoxes and rifts in the fabric of causality. The same goes for futureboy Noel. Any gaps in their knowledge is filled in by Mog, scrapping the need to explore for answers. As a result of this, dialogue about what could boil down to real-life quantum physics can be so overly simplistic at times it astonishes. If only it had been a part of the game to find a mysterious library of aging historians to discover the answers that Noel and Serah seem to pluck correctly out of thin air, we could've seen this story deepen another level. Voice acting is good though, so at the very least their melodrama comes across as authentic. Final Fantasy XIII-2Square Enix Battle system Final Fantasy XIII featured a new battle system called Paradigm Shift that allowed players to assign specific roles to characters, such Commando for physical attacks, Medic for healing and so forth. Characters could master multiple roles and each "Paradigm" was a pre-set arrangement of roles. It was an effective way of balancing speedy real-time battles with a variety of possible ways to win them. "[That] was quite popular so we took it as a base and topped it up," Kitase explained to me when I asked why that system was repeated for FF XIII-2. The "topping up" refers to the ability to capture over 150 possible monsters in the game and have them fight alongside you.Unlike older Final Fantasy games, there are no "Aeons" or "GF" creatures to summon in battle for single powerful attacks, but when questioned, Kitase said the ability to bring monsters into battle with you was "a replacement to that". Each recruitable monster has a different set of skills, and can each be developed and levelled up. "[It] contributes towards a higher degree of strategy needed" to win battles, Kitase explained, and he's not wrong. Fights in the game are fast and fun, although the higher level your characters are the less you'll need to strategise for most battles. An auto-battle function strips away any real need to do much more than let the computer decide the best attack for a given fight, and the skill required on the player's part is much more focussed on building and selecting the right Paradigm for each battle.Levelling up The "Crystarium" makes a return for Final Fantasy XIII-2, and as it did in the previous game it resembles the Sphere Grid from FF X strongly. Although visually a bit confusing at first, it makes character skill development quite easy, if a bit simplistic. You'll earn CP points by fighting battles and spend them on activating a sphere in the Crystarium; spheres all advance heath or magical ability, for example, but some also represent skills like stronger magics or new defence modes.Captured monsters are levelled up in the same way, and overall the system offers an accessible and unified way to develop roles and skills. More advanced gamers can customise the way characters fight when they're not being controlled by the player, but it's not often necessary to delve into such micro-management.Music Soundtrack work for FF XIII-2 is the joint product of Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta and Mitsuto Suzuki. Fans will recognise Hamauzu as composer for Final Fantasies X and XIII, and his modern, jazzy, highly synth-driven sonic signature is all over FF XIII-2. Production-wise the music is great, and there's a decent amount of variety overall, even if the classic each-town-has-its-own-distinctive-theme ideology has been abandoned.It must be said though that this has to be the weirdest, almost experimental, soundtrack of any FF game to date. For example, the number of tracks with strong female vocals wailing lyrics about "tiiime and spaaace" over the top is staggering. Classic FF composer Nobuo Uematsu would never have picked a fast, vocal-driven number for a part of a game where you're exploring a town on a beach (New Bodhum), and it's quite honestly another reason XIII-2 has a tone far removed from that of past games. Maybe that was the intention. I can't say the music made the game worse, but some of the choices made in this area are truly bizarre.Graphics and performance Graphically Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a rich and highly-polished product. Environments are wonderfully detailed and small touches, such as being able to control the weather in some areas, or the subtle animation of characters' eyebrows and frowns, are symbolic of a great attention to detail on Square Enix's part. Pre-rendered cutscenes are kept to a minimum, and most of such sequences are rendered in real-time by the console, helping keep a consistent graphical feel to the game.Overall it's difficult to criticise the game on a technical level, it ticks all the boxes of superb engineering. Final Fantasy games have always been at the forefront of the battle to push consoles to the limits of their hardware, and FF XIII-2 is no exception.Conclusion Readers who have absorbed everything up to this point should hopefully find my conclusion of this game unsurprising: it's a decent enough fantasy game with a fun central game mechanic, but it lacks so much depth that fans of the franchise will be hoping for that I can't help feeling it's another one that'll disappoint hardcore Final Fantasy lovers. Its lack of depth will make it an enjoyable play for many people, but a frustratingly shallow RPG for others.You'll get about 25-40 hours of gameplay (I got 33 hours over the last week or so) depending on how much of a completionist you are, and there's certainly a lot of optional hidden stuff, such as locations, people and time periods, to warrant the time and attention required by those willing to see all the things the game has to offer.But overall, while I'm not filing it as a bad game (it certainly has fun, touching moments throughout), I'm sadly coming around to the realisation that we just have to accept Final Fantasy today is aimed at a very different audience to what it once was. And that audience doesn't seem to include the long-time lovers like me. Score: 7/10 Latest on wired.co.uk


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On the way to Solaceon Town, Ash and friends arrive at the site of an unfinished bridge. They meet the builder, Isis, as well as the engineer and the nearby town mayor. The bridge needs to be completed in three days, but the Pokemon that cuts the stone, Bibarel, is not working. No matter what they try it just lounges around. Brock decides to help Isis, but because Bibarel won't work, they can't get the right size of the brick. The engineer then returns to the site and decides to use force to get Bibarel to work.


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An Informal Talk With Ridge Winemaker Eric Baugher
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A former Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student of UC Santa Cruz, Eric Baugher's path to Ridge began as a summer job in 1994. It was essentially essentially a scientific inquiry with a bit of research thrown in. Unsure of his graduate school plans, whether to pursue a PhD and enter the pharmaceutical world, or to go into Dentistry, Eric decided to take a year off just to figure it out. After more time spent at Ridge, he made the proper decision: "No way am I going to any grad school. This is what I want to do. There is no better drug to be making!" Now the winemaker at the Monte Bello winery division of Ridge, one of California's best known producers and a shining star in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, Eric has fully realized the skills of his mentor, Paul Draper. Mr. Draper needs no introduction. His merits, awards, and deserved international recognition are the stuff of legend. The Judgement of Paris anyone?
But for all of that the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA does not receive a tenth of the recognition of its noisy peers, Napa and Sonoma in particular. This is for a number of reasons, not the least of which are the dispersion of the properties and lack of organizational savvy. The pioneering spirit of the AVA, its strong sense of independence, has its downside. Ask anybody to name a Santa Cruz producer. Chances are folks will draw a blank. I have even heard people exclaim that they had no idea Ridge's Monte Bello was made from Santa Cruz Mountain fruit!
In any event, I learned that Mr. Baugher was to helm a tasting at VinoCruz, Santa Cruz's premier retailer for showcasing the wines of the AVA. Not wishing to be a bother, but insisting on a story, I hustled to the venue and made a bother of myself. Pausing between the public's questions and his answers, I stepped in from time to time to ask my own. Though by no means a rigorous interview as readers here have come to know, it does have its charms.
Admin I understand that you were in Bordeaux recently [late May]. The reason?
Eric Baugher En Primier! I wanted to check out the competition. I was touring with some other California winemakers, going to some of the chateaux and tasting. I visited a cooper near Cognac just to see what they were up to there.
When I arrived there it was 91 degrees! I was unprepared. Normally Bordeaux is cool, especially this time of year. You always expect rain and cool weather. that's what I packed for. When I got there it was Summer. Then I heard that back here it was raining and very cold. But at least I was able to bring back that weather to California.
Just out of curiosity, what cooperage does Ridge use for Monte Bello?
EB Always new oak, and 95% American, a nice mix of: Canton Cooperage, Kelvin Cooperage, Radoux, Demptos, Barrel Associates, it is a wide, diverse mix. We don't rely on one barrel to make the wine. We really want the diversity of flavor from the coopers, and the different forests of America.
I was going through an older book on the California wine world circa 1979 and I can across a rare picture, the first one I had seen, actually, of Dave Bennion. I did an interview some time ago with Ken Burnap who, along with Mr. Bennion, paced out the original boundary of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. How is Dave Bennion memorialized at Ridge?
EB I know there is an area, a spot in the vineyard where there is a large rock, one of the limestone rocks that were dug out when they were planting what is now known as the old vines. It is a spot where Dave Bennion used to go sit. There is a nice clearing around the rock, and ever so often people go out there. Fran Bennion still lives right below the winery. She is very close to the winery. We see her often, especially when we have special events at the winery. Usually the Bennions will come up.
Have you ever seen Ken Burnap up there?
EB No. We hardly ever see anyone [other winemakers] in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It's surprising; but it is a different appellation. We're so spread out. Everyone is off doing their own thing. It's really difficult to see people. Whereas in Napa and Sonoma? Everyone is watching over who is doing what. Anytime anyone goes out to lunch you run into winemakers. In the Santa Cruz Mountains we just don't have that. We all kind of occupy our own part of the mountain and stay to it.
In the old days there used to be all kinds of dinners, back when there were 17 wineries.
EB Nowadays there are more than 70 wineries and, again, we're so spread out. There is no single road you can take. They are all so far apart.
So, are these selections principally your responsibility?
EB Most are. The Lytton Springs we now make at the winery in Dry Creek Valley. This is produced by my colleague John Olney. I'm responsible for Geyserville, everything that's produced at Monte Bello winery. That would be the Mont Bello, the Chardonnays, our Rhone varietal wines, and several of our Zinfandels. And I've been responsible for 16 going on 17 vintages, working with the master, Paul Draper.
How is he, by the way?
EB Oh, he's doing well. He's in great shape. He's very active, and actively involved in the day to day business of Ridge. But he's relied upon me to take over winemaking long ago. And I didn't go to UC Davis! So I didn't bring any of that, you know, the technical, industrial methods of winemaking to Ridge. That's not the way we do things.
A visitor asked after the recent heat wave we've experienced in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
EB We need this heat. Our growing season is off by three weeks. We're starting off really late. It's been a long Winter. And very wet. These late Winter rains is making for very good weed growth this year. At one point before we mowed, the weeds were taller than the vines. It was horrible.
How has our troubled economy affected sales at Ridge?
EB Well, at the bottom of last year, March of 2009 was probably the lowest point of our sales. It really affected our distributors mainly who were not buying wine because they didn't want to sit on inventory. As things improved last year, by June things came back, distributors were re-ordering wines to replenish their inventories; and on the sales side we were seeing that the distributors were actually getting the wine into the marketplace, selling it to retailers and restaurants. So health returned to our sales by June of last year. And every month since sale have continued to improved. We're actually 39% better this year than we were last year at this time.
Exports have really picked up substantially for us! Particularly in the UK, but also Germany, Switzerland, Japan, those are the big markets. Australia and France, we have distribution there. About 25% of our annual sales are to the export market. It's a good diversity for us to have those markets. And as the US market comes back stronger, hopefully that will counter any effect that we may see in the export market. European markets are having some issues recently.
I noticed a Parker score on their tasting table placard so I asked, Do you think Robert Parker will ever retire?
EB Well, he's got people in place now; he's got his understudies there slowly taking over. I would imagine that in the next ten years we'll see some change. Jim Laube as well, from the Wine Spectator. Hopefully some new writer will come in with a different sense of taste and style, or a greater appreciation for real wine rather than these fruit bomb, cocktail-style wines. And I think they're slowly losing out to the on-line world, the new generation of wine consumers are necessarily going to be relying on Jim Laube and Robert Parker for their wine information. They're going to be getting it off the internet through blogs. That's a greater power.
But here on your placard you've got a Robert Parker score!
EB (laughs) That's true! You can't get away from him. We actually have not submitted samples to him for three years. There was a long hiatus where he didn't review our wines… because we don't worry about what the critics have to say. We don't court them. Our customers let us know when we have succeeded by buying our wine. Firstly, we begin by making wines that we truly enjoy drinking ourselves and that our customers keep coming back to buy. We've got to begin at that point. And if then the critics come along and give some favorable scores, then that's great. But we don't count on that as part of our economic engine to retail sales.
Getting back to Bordeaux, how were the wines?
EB The 2009s that I tasted were terrific, absolutely beautiful. It's a high quality vintage. The Bordelaise haven't yet released their pricing because they're waiting for the Chinese to decide how much they are willing to pay for the wines this year.
So the Chinese are that important a player?
EB Well, the Chinese were everywhere on the streets of Bordeaux.
They were everywhere in Cahors as well.
EB But I do think the Bordelaise have a very beautiful vintage in 2009. And I would love to buy some, as long as they're reasonably priced.
A last question, about climate change. Many winemakers will not associate climate change with viticultural adaptations from vintage to vintage. The human mind can no more remember the weather last week let alone last year. We're not wired that way. But if they go through their records they can then see they irrigated a little bit more here, they were a little more aggressive with the green harvest there, or they messed around with their canopy… they can detect subtle viticultural trends if sufficient attention is given. Is there anything about Monte Bello, about Santa Cruz's Ridge that you'd care to add?
EB The only thing that we've been seeing it that to get physiological ripeness we're generally having to go to slightly higher levels of brix. So what that has done is that the average alcohol of Monte Bello through most of the history of that wine, up into the 80s, the late 80s, early 90s, was right around 12.8% alcohol. That was a pretty precise measurement. As we moved into the mid-nineties to the present, the alcohol has moved now into the 13% to 13.1% range. We haven't seen a general trend of hotter growing seasons. What we're seeing is a lot more weather variability, or extremes. The coldest days of Winter have become much colder. The hotter days of Summer have become much hotter. Wind comes at unusual time of the year. The weather has become much more unpredictable. This has made the grape growing a little more difficult, more challenging. There is a lot of high anxiety for us, trying to grow with these extremes.
In 2004, the earliest harvest in our history, we began picking grapes in the middle of August that year. We were out sampling, tasting. We saw that verasion came early. It was on our radar that the harvest was going to be early. For a lot of California winemakers it just didn't register. A lot of people picked too late and produced over-ripe wine; whereas we produced beautiful wines. A different style, though. They were lighter just by the nature of an early season with heat.
So do you plan to stay where you are? (laughs)
EB Oh, absolutely! I'm a Santa Cruz native and I work at one of the first growths of North America. There is no other place to go!
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This was a fun read Ken! I can't taste any of the wine but you give a sense of flavor to your conversation! See you in a few days at WBC10!


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Pop punk/emo vinyl thread.
Hardcore has one. Thought there should be one here too as a lot of PP/E bands are into the whole vinyl thing.
Generally just post pics/tradelists/discuss the glorious world of analogue records. I guess cassettes sort of count too.
http://fortheloveofvinyl.tumblr.com/ is a good blog if you're into Tumblr.
http://newadventuresinanalogue.tumblr.com/ is another one that I've just started. I promise it'll get updated soon.
I have a new addition to start us off.
Bangers - Good Livin 7"
Four tracks, Specialist Subject, 2012
White vinyl /250 (First press /700)
EDIT: Also, my Dead Format is http://deadformat.net/tradelist/bobbydand
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Cool thread idea, sadly I don't really have any pop-punk or emo yet :(
EDIT: Bought Gnarwolves' Fun Club on tape though, I'm not really a big tape fan but it's cool to own it.
'Sail the seas dry' by the Downtown Struts is a (kinda pop-punk) 10" that's phenomenal
That's about as pop-punk as i get though
I meant on here, seems as I sourced it from my Dead Format. But I did it your way and uploaded a new one to DF. There's 10 minutes of my life I'll never get back... :p:
Ah, I see, I don't think that's possible then :haha:
All my best records are pop punk/emo.
I love my Proper - Into It. Over It., it's such a good record to just put on and soak in. I've also have Good For Me - The Swellers, and Tigers Jaw/Balance split, good stuff. I don't have a lot, but I'm going to college in the middle of that scene so I'm sure I will soon :p:
Don't have many pictures of mine. I have a relatively small (for now) collection.
If I'm ever bored enough I'll take some photos.
I doubt I will be though.
I hate you Daytripper and your things I want.
You could buy them all for yourself.
Or you could give them to me :confused: :confused:
I don't have money for that stuff man :sad:
Seriously. I want the snowing one. I still haven't taken a listen to the new Spraynard album for whatever reason, but I'm sure it's ace. And AJJ.
All I have is The North Side by Hightide Hotel and Travels by Defeater. And I haven't even listened to them because my needle is broke and the turn table is 30 years old so finding a replacement has proven tough :(
Uhh I recently purchased
Algernon Cadwallader - FUN 7"
Summer Singles 7" (Snowing, Alg Cad, 1994!, Boys & Sex)
Brand New - Your Favorite Weapon (ten year anniversary repress)
Desaparecidos - Read Music/Speak Spanish 12"
Say Anything - ...Is a Real Boy 12" (repress /300)
Tegan and Sara - Get Along (RSD Exclusive) 12"
I guess those all fit in this forum? wordd
EDIT- I also have the '59 Sound 12" by Gaslight Anthem, love that one, along with some Wavelets and Modest Mouse stuff
I saw that Snowing record in this rundown sketchy venue with a tiny distro where I was seeing Into It. Over It., it was $4.
Oh god... why :sad:
I would very much like to have that.
My two "best" are original presses of Tell all Yr Friends and the Devil and God.
Dude, you have the original pressing for Devil and God? Get dead, that's awesome. Real jealous of that
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Broadway Melody,
The - S.E.
Warner Home Video
Date: February 1, 2005
Review posted: February 10, 2005
Reviewed by
Dylan Grant
History's first
"All Talking! All Singing! All Dancing!" movie was also All Hit,
drawing enough 35-cents admissions to pile up an enormous $4 million
box office. The film's sound technology innovations were
revolutionary, the performances had gusto, and the Arthur Freed/Nacio
Herb Brown songs became irresistible standards and when all was
danced, acted and voh-doh-de-oh-dohed, a new American art form
emerged: the movie musical.
In 1927, The
Jazz Singer signaled the end of the silent era in motion
pictures. Despite its historical significance, the film is stunningly
rudimentary. A familiar story even in its day, The Jazz Singer
is basically a silent film with a few standout musical numbers and a
knockout performance by Al Jolson. With The Broadway Melody,
made only a scant two years later, we have a full-fledged talkie. Not
only do the characters talk throughout, but the film is at times able
to reach an aural cacophony that seems advanced for its day.
The first in a
series of films, The Broadway Melody celebrates the song and
dance art form at its finest. A number of stars would later come to
grace this franchise, but the real star was always Broadway itself,
and this film plays like a love letter to the Great White Way. "A
million lights they flicker there," goes the song, "a million hearts
beat quicker there." The film was made during a period when Theatre
was still a popular, preeminent form of entertainment; the latest
shows were awaited with the excitement of today's summer
blockbusters. The story is the backstage saga of Queenie (Anita Page)
and Hank Mahoney (Bessie Love), two sisters who come to the Big Apple
full of dreams and ambition, determined to make their act work on
The dialogue in
this film is incredibly snappy, loaded with rich period slang, and we
get a sense of how people might have actually talked in those days.
Many of today's period films would have us believe that everyone in
the 1920's spoke in precise, proper language; in that sense, The
Broadway Melody is eye opening. The naturalistic dialogue makes
this 76-year-old film seem not so far removed from today. We also see
how the movie musical evolved over the years. Songs were not used as
part of the storytelling, and people did not, for the most part, break
into song for no apparent reason. That came later. Here, all the
music comes out of the rehearsals, preparing for the Big Show. At the
same time, almost every song is a celebration of the magic of
Broadway, and they beautifully counter what is happening in the story.
With their first
audition, Queenie finds herself on the way up, as Hank is forced to
watch from the sidelines, content to manage her sister's budding
career. A successful audition leads to a successful rehearsal, and as
the show progresses, Queenie becomes more and more aware of her fame,
falling easily into the trappings that come with it – alcohol, mostly,
and a controlling boyfriend, Jock Warriner (which sounds suspiciously
like Jack Warner, the head of a rival studio at the time). The
sisters begin to fight more and more as Queenie spirals more and more
out of control. Some of the acting gets to be a bit stagy here, but
it works surprisingly well.
There is a
frankness to The Broadway Melody that one does not often expect
to find in films from this period, a darkness lurking just under the
surface. "I'm going to have everything in the world I want," says
Queenie, drunk one night, coming off like the naïve dreamer that she
is. Behind all the glitz and show stopping numbers, there are the
catfights, and the girls are worked like dogs, all too aware that
there are always a hundred other girls ready to step in if they start
to slip. In the end, Jock even tries to rape Queenie.
The Broadway Melody
won the 1929 Academy Award for Best Picture, only second Oscar ever
given, and it was the first talkie to win. The film is quite a lot of
fun, and it is incredibly well made. The performances are great all
around, and the sound editing is amazing. Not just for the curious,
The Broadway Melody is a solid film that anyone can enjoy.
The Broadway Melody
presented in the original 1.33:1 full frame format. The transfer is
sharp, well translating the original black and white photography.
There are scenes where scratching and other flaws in the film are
almost overwhelming, but that has more to do with the condition of the
original negative, more a case of poor presentation than a bad
transfer. The overall picture has been treated very well.
This DVD is
presented in the original mono, and as such it is subject to that
format's limitations. The presentation is decent, and all the musical
numbers come through sharply. As with the video presentation, there
are some instances of popping and other audio defects that have more
to do with the original recording. They have been cleaned up as much
as possible, and the interference is minimal.
The Dogway Melody:
A short stage door musical… with dogs! The story loosely
follows that of The Broadway Melody, and it is a lot of fun to
watch, especially the dog that sings Al Jolson, and the "Singin' In
The Rain" number. An interesting curio, and also indicative of the
time in which it was made. (17:00)
Metro Movietone
Five musical numbers, again very typical of the period and a lot of
fun to watch. The host is funny, and the songs carefree.
Musical: Van &
Two men, also featured in the Revues, treat us to two more songs.
Broadway Melody
Musicals Trailer Gallery: The original theatrical trailers for the Melody of 1936, 1938,
1940 and 1944.
It would be nice if
there were a featurette of some kind to put the film in a historical
context, or maybe to show the evolution of the musical over the
years. As it is, the material that is here is quite good. It is a
lot of fun to watch, and it sets the period almost better than the
film itself.
The Broadway Melody
is pure entertainment from beginning to end. The sound editing they
were able to achieve then is remarkable and the performances are
great. The bonus material offers a rare look at the common
entertainment of the day, and it is interesting to see.
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From the Sea Witch Festival and the Autumn Jazz Festival to the Chocolate and Film Festivals, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is abuzz with exciting activities. That's one of the best things about the Rehoboth Beach area - there are just so many unique and interesting options to explore on those rare rainy days or if you have just had a tad too much sun.
Get Down In Town, April 3rd
Come on down to Rehoboth on April 3rd for the annual spring Get Down In Town event. This is a fun event in which local shops & restaurants partner together to offer a unique & fun shopping experience. Each store is paired with a restaurant to offer great food & drinks while you shop in their store. The stores offer great discounts making this event fun & affordable. Tickets are available via Rehoboth Beach Main Street. For more information please visit their website downtownrehoboth.com
Spring Sidewalk Sale Weekend, May 15-17
39th Annual Sidewalk Sale. downtown Rehoboth Beach. A "don't miss" weekend - merchants want to thin out their inventories and you reap the benefits of terrific prices!
Spring NASCAR Race, May 29-31
Enjoy the annual Spring NASCAR Race at the Monster Mile in Dover, DE. Avoid the crowds & stay at the beach only a 45min drive away from the track.
Rehoboth Beach Restaurant Week, June 7-12
The Annual Rehoboth Beach Restaurant week is a fun filled week for foodies & food lovers alike. Dozens of area restaurants particpate to offer unbelievable dining specials throughout the week. It's a perfect time to get out & try out all of the food that Rehoboth Beach has to offer.
July Fourth Fireworks, July 5th
Watch the famous Rehoboth Beach fireworks from the beach or boardwalk. This year they will be held on Sunday July 5th so please plan your vacation accordingly.
Rehoboth Beach Sandcastle Competition, August 1st
Watch as people from all around the country compete to build the best sandcastle. It is a great event for the whole family! For more information please visit the Rehoboth Beach Chamber's website beach-fun.com
Polkamotion Festival, September 10-14
Polkamotion by the Ocean. Definitely different! Polka bands, Polish foods, your favorite libations and a friendly family atmosphere at very affordable prices make this a a unique and wonderful experience.
Fall NASCAR Race at Dover Speedway, October 2-4
Watch as the entire focus of NASCAR comes to Dover Downs Speedway as the drivers compete on The Monster Mile. Avoid the crowds of the raceway by stay in relaxing Rehoboth Beach just a 30-45 min drive south of the Dover Speedway.
Fall Sidewalk Sale Weekend, October 2-4
39th Annual Sidewalk Sale. downtown Rehoboth Beach. A "don't miss" weekend - merchants want to thin out their inventories and you reap the benefits of terrific prices!
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, October 15-18
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival. Performances from some of the greatest Jazz artists around. Three event venues - get your tickets early. For more info visit rehobothjazz.com
Seawitch & Fiddlers Festival, October 23-25
The 26th Annual Sea Witch Parade and Fiddler's Festival will kick off Friday Oct. 23 and festivities will run all the way through Sunday. The Sea Witch Festival is one of the nation's greatest events and draws thousands of people each year. Throughout the festival there will be plenty of activities for the whole family. Some of the activities include magic shows, costume contests, scavenger hunts, live music, and much more. This is one event not to be missed so be sure to come see us Oct 23 to 25.
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4 CD / BBC Legends / 2007-12-04Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Bedrich Smetana: Bartered Bride, B 143/T 93; Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 8 in G major, Op. 88/...
Performers: Haggander, Marianne; Howell, Gwynne; Tear, Robert
Conductors: Tennstedt, Klaus
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Health Department recognises World Breastfeeding Week
The Department of Health (DoH) and La Leche League (LLL) will join an international campaign marking World Breastfeeding Week, starting next Monday.
This year's theme is 'Breastfeeding is Normal.'
Mellonie Furbert, Public Health Nutritionist for the Department of Health and a member of Bermuda's Breastfeeding Promotion Committee said: "We are committed to helping mothers in the community overcome barriers to breastfeeding which can negatively affect our health system.
"Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Every mother should feel comfortable feeding her child in public when he/she is hungry.
"We are encouraging Bermudians to be baby-friendly and welcome breastfeeding as the normal way to nourish newborns."
Melony Kendell, accredited La Leche League leader said: "The more often something is seen, the more accepted it becomes. By seeing and supporting breastfeeding in public, it will become normal.
"Even in developed countries, like Bermuda, the routine feeding of infant formula places babies at a higher risk of many short-term and chronic illnesses. Bermuda Breastfeeding Guidelines and medical organisations worldwide recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding with complementary foods for the first year of life and beyond.
"In order to encourage women in our community to follow these guidelines, they must feel comfortable being out in public and feeding their babies."
Activities scheduled for August include:
• Free breastfeeding consultations on August 4, sponsored by LLL at the Hamilton Health Centre, provided by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
• Free breastfeeding information at the DoH baby clinics in Hamilton, Warwick, Somerset and St. George's.
• CITV Health and Family segment on normalising breastfeeding.
• Bus advert campaign with the theme 'Breastfeeding is Normal.'
Interview on Community Voices with Gina Spence, FM 89 on August 13 at 10:30am.
Local companies supportive of women who are breastfeeding are encouraged to display a "Breastfeeding is Welcomed Here" sign which can be provided by calling Community Nursing at 292-3095. Those wanting to make an appointment for a free breastfeeding consultation next week can call 737-4577.
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HARP Extended to 2015
The Federal Housing Financing Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to extend the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) by two years to December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire December 31, 2013. "More than 2 million homeowners have refinanced through HARP, proving it a useful tool for reducing risk," said FHA Acting Director Edwards J. DeMarco. "We are extending the program so more underwater borrowers can benefit from lower interest rates."
In addition, FHFA will soon launch a nationwide campaign to inform homeowners about HARP. This campaign will educate consumers about HARP and its eligibility requirements and motivate them to explore their options and utilize HARP before the program ends. HARP is uniquely designed to allow borrowers who owe more than their home is worth with the opportunity to refinance their mortgage. Extending the program will continue to provide borrowers opportunities to refinance, give clear guidance to lenders, and reduce risk for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and taxpayers.
To be eligible for a HARP refinance homeowners must meet the following criteria:
- The loan must be owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.
- The mortgage must have been sold to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on or before May 31, 2009.
- The mortgage cannot have been refinanced under HARP previously unless it is a Fannie Mae loan that was refinanced under HARP from March-May, 2009
- The current loan-to-value (LTV) ratio must be greater than 80 percent.
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Borrowers should contact their existing lender or any other mortgage lender offering HARP refinances. Check here to see if your loan is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have helped approximately 2.2 million borrowers refinance their homes since HARP was introduced by FHFA and the U.S. Department of Treasury in April 2009.
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NEW YORK — A longtime "Sesame Street" director who also worked on soap operas including "The Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns" has died.
Emily Squires was 71.
She died Wednesday at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital.
Squires' husband, Len Belzer, said Friday that the cause of death hasn't been determined.
Squires directed the "Sesame Street" children's television series from 1982 to 2007 while also writing for the program.
She directed several "Sesame Street" TV specials as well as other children's programs such as the PBS show "Between the Lions," which promoted reading.
She also was a scriptwriter for soap operas including "The Guiding Light," "Search for Tomorrow," "The Secret Storm" and "As the World Turns."
Squires later directed documentaries including "Visions of Perfect Worlds," a conversation with the Dalai Lama.
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VH1 Classic spent the weekend paying tribute to Michael Jackson with a series of music videos, performances and documentaries on the fallen King of Pop, and MTV will continue to salute Jackson's long history of the network. But there are plenty of other high-profile television specials devoted to Jackson starting tonight. Fox will be re-airing the Michael Jackson-themed episode of "American Idol," which aired back in March and featured Adam Lambert running through "Black or White," Danny Gokey singing "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" and winner Kris Allen's take on "Remember the Time." The two-hour show also features performances from other "Idol" cast-offs like Lil Rounds ("The Way You Make Me Feel"), Allison Iraheta ("Give in to Me") and Anoop Desai ("Beat It").
NBC is also airing Jackson-themed programming tonight, as they will run a special one-hour version of the 2003 documentary "Living with Michael Jackson," which made a star out of host Martin Bashir (now a "Dateline" correspondent) and gave the public a look into Jackson's life. The original documentary, shot for British television, featured a visit to Neverland and a number of images from Jackson's life that became iconic, including him climbing a tree in his yard and spending millions of dollars during a 15 minute shopping spree in Las Vegas.
And as something to look forward to in the future, Nigel Lithgoe said via his Twitter that he was attempting to clear the rights to Jackson's music for an upcoming all-MJ episode of "So You Think You Can Dance." Paula Abdul and Jackson protégé Wade Robson will also be involved in the project, provided that Lithgoe can work out the logistics.


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The Criminology Major
What do I study in Criminology? See here: Monash Criminology_Major map
The Monash Criminology major is internationally renowned for its global focus on crimes that cause widespread measurable harm including crimes and social harms perpetrated by states and organisations, during war and conflict and in transitional societies. Monash criminologists are researching and producing new empirical and theoretical knowledge- setting the agenda for local, national and international responses to issues of crime that impact large numbers of people. The Criminology Major engages directly with these issues, examining offending, victimisation, policing, punishment and criminal law and practice in diverse ways. Students encounter these issues as they manifest in various ways in relation to topics that impact all of us directly and indirectly, such as: sexual violence, gender violence, human trafficking, homicide law, organised crime, deaths in custody, rehabilitation, imprisonment and post-imprisonment, policing, state and corporate crime, campaigns for justice, terrorism, border policing, the political economy of crime and punishment, and law reform. The Criminology Major does so through concern for key relationships between security and risk, policing and intelligence, vulnerability and human rights, marginalisation and harm.
Monash Criminology produces graduates who, via our expert, research-led program, develop unique knowledge and a versatile skill set. Throughout the major, you will investigate various perspectives and methodological approaches, and develop the capacity for critical and innovative thinking and practical skills. These skills ensure that Monash Criminology graduates build careers across local, national and international criminal justice, within government and non government organisations. A Major in Criminology opens the door to a wide array of fascinating and rewarding careers, that can be used to actively help improve communities and society.
On completing the major you will be able to:
- Identify key historical and contemporary local, national and international justice issues
- Identify and apply major explanations for criminal behaviour and theories of crime
- Understand the development and role of criminal justice institutions, criminal law and processes in the production and response of crime.
- Understand and analyse historical and contemporary traditions of policing and punishment;
- Critically analyse social construction of crime
- Understand continuums of crime and social harm
- Apply historical and contemporary criminological analyses of gender, risk, culture, victimisation and race
- Recognise contemporary manifestations and interrogations of crime and harm focused on the state and corporations
- Generate evidence-based empirical and theoretical knowledge in the examination of issues of crime and justice
- Analyse, synthesise and effectively communicate to a range of audiences
- Undertake integrated criminological research
Based on extensive interaction with criminal justice and non government organisations the Criminology Major equips students for the practical application of criminological knowledge in criminal justice policy and practice, preparing students to work locally and internationally in limiting crime and harm, leading innovative responses within and outside of formal justice systems.
NB: Full unit entry details are in the Handbook.
First Semester 2015
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|Understanding Crime: An Introduction
|Race, Crime and Difference (Cornerstone A)
|Crime, Control and Policing (Cornerstone B)
|International Crime and Justice
|Crime, Risk and Security (Capstone A)
Winter Semester 2015
|Prato Campus, Italy
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|Contemporary issues in European criminal justice
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|Crime, Media and Culture
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Staff Report
Published April 29, 2013
A shipping line has selected the Port of Charleston for a monthly break-bulk service connecting the Lowcountry with South America, the S.C. State Ports Authority announced Friday.
Grieg Star Shipping will operate the service, which is driven by steel and forest imports from Brazil to the United States, though the service will also provide opportunities for exports to South America.
"By adding Charleston on a monthly basis to our liner service, we can serve the demand of our customers along the East Coast and across the growing Southeast marketplace," said Grethe Hoyvik, vice president and general manager for Grieg Star.
The service includes calls at ports in Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Praia Mole, Portocel and other ports in Brazil. Grieg Star will also offer import and export options for Europe and Asia.
The port expects the next Grieg Star call this week, and the Star Java will dock at Union Pier.


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A glimpse into what LEGO Universe could've been
On the eve of LEGO Universe's closure, we sit down with one of the game's concept artists, Mike Rayhawk, who shows off some of the game's gorgeous concept art. Along the way, we ask him questions about the game's development process, what it was like to build, and why he was so excited about where the game was going before it was shut down. If nothing else, enjoy the awesome LEGO artwork and