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I didn't care for the 4x50's. I think CI offers better, even at the low prices.
Knowing these were from the same maker as Casa Magna (awesome, get some), I was excited for these to come. I got impatient and lit one as soon as it hit the door and was a little disillusioned... Poor lopsided burn and super lean in the flavor department, even for a Connecticut. A few weeks in the humi helped, but a Ziploc bag and a paper towel soaked in Cognac helped more.
I've ordered these 3 times, very nice.
These are nice Cuban sandwich style cigars. Each one smokes with a nice, easy draw.
Received this cigar as part of my order a couple weeks back. I chose to buy the bundle of 40 chicos. Let me start by saying, this is a quality cigar, and the price just can't be beat. Unfortunately, I'm experiencing some issues on the draw, its very tight, but these are overruns, they arent supposed to be perfect. The ones that I have been able to smoke, are fantastic. If you're looking for a good mild to medium-bodied smoke that won't hurt the wallet, this would be a great choice.
I was looking for something economical to smoke on breaks and bought the Chicos. After a week in my humidor I hoped it was time to give them a shot. The first one was much like many of the other reviews, too tight to smoke. I called Customer Service after reading through the reviews to see about sending them back. The nice gentleman explained about high humidity during shipment and recommended setting them out for a week to dry out. It's summer and humidity is running 78% so I was doubtful, but I tried it. In addition to doing this I put one in the refrigerator for a few hours as a friend recommended. Perfect draw and a very enjoyable little cigar. Great suggestion from a very patient person who has learned to deal with complaints with compassion and understanding. I'll be looking for these in the future.
I bought these for when the boys get together as an inexpensive alternative. Had one right out of the bundle and was impressed with the draw, flavor and burn. Not the best but very good especially considering the price! I'll be keeping a bundle on hand!
Very good cigar for the price. I have smoked half of my purchase no problem.
Just received these cigars today & fired one up. My first impression was that I had wasted my money on some smokes that I wouldn't be finishing off. However, since I know that the first impression at light up isn't always how they finish up, I figured I'd wait til it went down to the nub before judging them too harshly. I'm glad I did! The stick is well made, firm & tightly packed. In fact, the end was too tight & I had to get past the first puffs & "Knead" it a bit for it to draw better. Hoping this is unique to this one cigar, although not a big deal after I squeezed a bit. As to the taste, I'm glad I was patient here as well. I didn't like the initial taste. Probably not a bad taste, just a bit more pungent than I like in a good cigar (if I was patient enough to age them a bit, that might help) but as I continued to smoke, a wonderful thing happened. It smoothed right out, stayed consistent & finished really well. All in all, a pretty good smoke & definitely well worth the money spent.
Ok for a quick smoke. Nothing spectacular. 40 smokes for 29 bucks!
I added a bundle on a whim, and was quite surprised. While some were quite ugly, they smoked good for a mild/medium stick.... A great yard gar.
Awesome! Sweet to the tongue with mild leathery tones. Delicious cigar!
I think this is the best bang for my buck by far. I got the robustos and they had great flavor, not to mention being an even smoke with a good draw. I'll always keep some in my humidor for those nights when I don't have time to smoke a pricier cigar.
....Wrapped so tight I couldn't draw them had to throw them away....
I bought these cigars because they came with a lighter and were supposedly almost half price. The lighter was great, but these smokes were thee worst I have ever bought. Burned terribly, tasted terrible. I could have smoked leaves in the backyard with more joy and saved some money. Dont mean to be bitter, I bought them and took a chance and I am trying to help you not do what I did
I taste a wonderful Cameroon, delightful, makes me want a big ol' La Aurora...
Unfortunately I must parrot the other reviews. Bought 3 bundles of those Palmitas...way too tightly wrapped. could not smoke 'em. Exchanging them for Chicos, which I had last summer and loved. I have to admit I am skeptical about them after reading these reviews. We shall see!
good smoke, nice body, mostly holds up well burns evenly
I must say the panatelas were really good with a medium creamy wood flavor, a couple were tight but they smoked well for 1$ each GOOD DEAL..
These sticks are not bad for the money. If you want a cheapie to smoke while you do yard work, these are it.
I purchased the 5x 32s and a lot of reviews said these cigars are hard to draw - yikes! I've had to cut them in half and skewer them to make them worth anything. I don't want to work that hard to have a quick smoke. Will not purchase again.
I added these on to my order on a whim. Actually enjoyed them. There's a sweetness in the flavor, pretty mild, extremely quick burn. If you're going to smoke these, cut a very small hole to slow the draw. That improves the flavor as well.
My first bundle of the Palmitas was extraordinary, full of flavor and well constructed, with only two or three having draw problems. So I quickly ordered two more bundles of MMAO, and have been disappointing ever since. Only about five out of both bundles have been worth smoking, the rest are so so tightly wrapped and dry there is no draw whatsoever. These are hit and miss, great if you get lucky, but not worth the risk.
Got the Grueso Robusto (5.5 x 52). It is an exact match to the Casa Magna Robusto, which was Cigar Aficionado's 2008 Cigar of the Year. These overruns are an excellent smoke at an excellent price.
Ordered the Panatela--this is some lovely tobacco, problem is the roll is so tight that they are unsmokeable. If you can get them to draw, you are in store for a delicious cigar. I had to cut them in half and run a drill bit through the length of the stub in order to get air flow. Tastly--yes indeed. But the the roll is so tight they won't draw at all. I let them dry as suggested by the support person. No improvement --sorry to say this was a huge tease. The cigar is flavorable but unsmokable due to the construction. Perhaps the larger ring size will be better. Again, the tobacco is excellent, but the skinny rolled cigar is hyper-dense and prevents ignition of any smoking.
I was really looking forward to the bundle of Chico's (4.0"x32) that was coming in the mail. This excitement was quelled when I tried smoking the first one. All but 5 or 6 of the 40 were wrapped so tight they were unsmokeable. I stood by the trash can and worked my way through the lot snipping and drawing (or trying to draw) in search of the smokeable ones. Of the ones that I was able to smoke, they were very mild and would be a good post breakfast or drive to work smoke. Sticking to my ACID Krush for my cigarillo fix...
I didn't know Fonsecas had sweetened caps! I had memories of a true Fonseca, and was extremely disappointed. Not a fan of sweetened tips.
Bought a bundle of the half corona's and really enjoyed them. However when I saw they were out of stock I bought the panatella's. A bit tighter draw but still very enjoyable. Great price! I would like to see the half corona's again. How about it CI? Think that's possible?
You people need to shut up about these cigars, or they will be out of stock forever. Move along, nothing to see here.
Is the half corona that is out of stock being reordered? Good smoke at CI prices, win, win!
The palmitos... the first one I tried burned, but couldn't get any smoke out which was strange because the draw wasn't bad. Then the wrapper popped off. I tried another....a little more smoke obtained but had a musty taste....
Nice flavorful stick... wish I had found these earlier; I sure would have been ordering them more, but I will be making up for lost time...
Gave these a shot for a quick evening smoke. Nice.
I ordered these feeling a bit inquisitive....I had mixed reviews based on my first 5 sticks. Two smoked very well and really seemed high quality, but 2 were very difficult on the draw, and the fifth was a rough start, but finished very well. After I let the cigars sit in my humi for a couple of months, the darling these little sticks are really began to shine. Ever since, I have been happy to include these in my humi as a great go to daily smoke. From someone who finds these a great value, test the draw before lighting these, and smoke them when you have access to another if the draw is not smooth before lighting. At the price point, if you find two cigars out of 20 that you know are sold as seconds that do not live up to a 93 rating, just put it back and give another stick a go.
I got some Chicos on a checkout special and on the whole they're pretty good, if not too tight. Some would not draw at all and require either a punch or some work....
I know these are over runs and you get what you pay for. The first 5 bundles of Chico (Cigarillos) (4.0"x32) were great, a nice medium-mild quick smoke. I really enjoyed them. The next 2 bundles contained some cigars wrapped tight.... and completely or near completely unable to develop a draw. I will give them 1 more go and hope for more of the first bunch.
I recently reviewed these overruns, but felt compelled to re-review them since I have ordered several more bundles. This time I got the maduro version of the petite corona, 4.5" X 40 & a natural wrapped Pequeno robusto. They are 4" X 48. (a guess, since the package did not have the dimensions printed) The maduro petite corona is a good solid offering. As with all the types I have tried in this line, they are mild bodied. The maduro wrapper does add just a bit of a kick, but they remain mild/medium. I slightly prefer the natural wrapper version, but both are good values. Consider most of the larger ring gauge cigars in this line to be 25/30 minute smokes. The Pequeno robusto bundle is interesting, in that it seems to have a different flavor profile than the rest of the vitolas I have tried in this line. A pleasant, mild bodied 30 minute burn, with an underlying tobacco flavor. Hints of mild spice & nuts are present. Amazingly, the nutty flavor reminds me of peanut butter. It actually is a good flavor, just odd, in that I can't remember a cigar with that particular taste. The everyday price on these is good & the recent discount made them even a better value. All in all, I think they are decent everyday smokes that won't drive you into the poor house. Grab a bundle or 2 if mild bodied quick smokes with a top notch pedigree appeal to you. If you are looking for big flavor & full bodied overruns or 2nds, you will need to look to some of the other offerings like the 90+ rated or the Super Premiums.
A reorder of the half corona size arrived this week & this time I received a bundle of maduro wrapped. Just like the previous bundle, the construction is very good. Tight, firm, heavy feeling for their size. I sparked up my 1st & as before, the draw is a bit tight. Not a big issue, a bit of probing & the cigar releases a good amount of smoke. This particular blend is mild, as was the natural bundle. I prefer the natural wrapper, which adds spice to the flavors. The maduro, is not bad, but I would prefer a bigger flavor boost. At the end of the day, a good value smoke. I can't wait to see another sale of the Fonseca overruns. I will surely order several bundles of the larger ring gauge sizes.
I got the Chico (Cigarillos) (4.0"x32) as an add-on after thought to a regular order. The ones that I can smoke are a great, quick cigar. But unfortunately about 1/3 of the bundle is rolled so tight that they are un-smokable.
I have to agree, the chicos (4X32) I received are way too tight. Every other aspect is great, just unsmokeable, it's too bad.
Nice maduro but wrapper is kind of messed up. Nice taste.
I bought a bundle of Panatelas/Lonsdales for $10 during checkout. The cigars looked okay, but every single one from the bundle was plugged and completely unsmokable. This was a shame because the cigar's aroma was very pleasant, but too bad it didn't pull any smoke. Maybe it was just a bad bundle.
I recently purchased some of the half-corona size of these that were on sale for $9.95. These little suckers were extremely tasty to me. I am kicking my rear-end for not buying more than one bundle of these. Had I known just how great these cigars were, I would have purchased 4 or 5 bundles while they were on sale. Even at the regular cost, these cigars are a steal. I will purchase these again, and very soon!!!
I have bought two mazos of the Fonseca Overruns. 1st the Half Corona arrived at regular catalog price & they are a joy to smoke. Everything about them is excellent, not the least of which is the price. However, I stumbled upon the Palmita in the "Make Me An Offer" area of your website & purchased a mazo for about 30% less than the catalog price. They WILL NOT draw, no matter how you cut them. They appear to be made of the same tobaccos as the Half Corona, so I am at a loss as to why this particular size CANNOT be smoked. Disappointing, for sure, since the larger size is so satisfying.
Good construction, no blemishes, draws evenly.... but off the truck dry as a bone and harsh. No discernable flavor of natural Dominican tastiness. Strong leather flavor. I stripped some cellophane and its off to the humidity treatment in hopes of a tasty stick later on.
I receive the panetelas. 5.5x38, they are mild but flavorful. A bit tight on the draw, but nothing to worry. They exude a very creamy character that intermingles with notes of cedar and sweet tobacco. Some nice spices through the nose that keep things interesting. My daily smoke as far as they last.
I bought some Fonseca Overruns and the draw is just too tight of the few I have attempted smoking thus far. Admittedly, I usually like average sized cigars and the overruns I won are like 4X32. The smaller 5 Vegas cigars and Camacho cigars smoked far better and lacked the tight draw. Really a shame because minus the draw the cigar would be a good breakfast cigar.
I like strong cigars. Strong cigars! But, that said, on a hot afternoon, a nice, big mild cigar can really hit the spot while sitting in the shade with a cool drink. These aren't as good as AVO or Casa Toraño....and they're even milder than either of those, but I bought a bundle of the churchills and they are consistently very good. Perfect draw, pretty wrappers, nice flavor. If you like mild cigars, you'll be hard pressed to find a better smoke for two bucks.
These have a great aroma when burning, a good draw, good burn, decent construction. That is as far as I can go. It's a flat tobacco taste.
I ordered the half-corona. A very hard draw. I really got tired pulling on these. I put them in the humidor but it didn't seem to help. The color of these sticks is creamy peanut butter. The taste is smooth and creamy. A delicious cigar, but having a draw like that I'll not order these again.
For what I paid (19.95) for these cigars, I feel as though I stole them. This is a premium cigar for pennies. Thanks CI...
I have ordered the Belicosa once and the Robusto twice. Good cigar at a great price. Good to keep for a yardgar or while working on the Harley. They are "overruns" and there will be some problems.... I have received a wide range of wrapper shades but you can't beat the price for a good (not great) cigar.
This is a good mild Connecticut cigar with lots of smoke. I enjoy this cigar with my morning coffee. Construction is good, minimal veins, double cap, and a nice white ash that hangs on around the 1" to 1" 1/2 mark. I get notes of grass and a light sweet pepper in the light up that fades into a sweet leather and light woodsy taste that lingers into the 2/3rd. The last third still has the sweet leather but as the heat picks up a nice tickling and almost licorice type sensation envelopes the pallet until the next puff. Not real complex but absolutely satisfying. smoke em off the truck as I did but they get better as you let them rest in your humidor. expect to spend a good 1 1/2 hrs on this treat.
Picked up the Robusto pack. What a deal! Very nice smoke. I am rather new to smoking cigars and tend to buy samplers to try a lot of different cigars and see what I like and don't. But when I saw the price I thought I would give them a shot. Absolutely love them and will be purchasing them again.
FYI-the NO.1 - 7.5"x50 size is a big mild Connecticut wrapped herf stick. Give them a try if you like the regular Fonseca or Leon Jimenes.


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About the Book
Baseball is the only sport where the defense has the ball, and there is no lonelier in the world of sports than the pitcher's mound. Which makes Yankee relievers among the most scrutinized and intriguing group of athletes in the game. In Bullpen Diaries, Charley Rosen, lifelong Yankees fan and co-author of the bestseller More Than Just a Game, delivers a fun, insider's look at this rare breed of player. With one-of-a-kind stories about Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mariano Rivera and teammates, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews and fascinating trivia (including the origin of baseball's secret mud), Rosen hits a grand slam with this indispensible volume of baseball history—featuring players and teams from across the MLB as well as predictions for 2011.
Baseball is the only game where the defense has the ball.
So begins an inside look at baseball's most scrutinized group of players—relief pitchers—and life in the most intriguing bullpen of all, that of the New York Yankees.
Second-guessed and overstressed, the manager finds his use of the bullpen the most debated topic after any game, but the reliever is the guy in the spotlight, game on the line, alone on a raised mound of clay.
Bestselling sportswriter Charley Rosen takes the reader on the wild journey that is the evolution of relief pitching over the years and examines the eccentric characters who have taken on the pressure of closing out games—or not. Bullpen Diaries is full of interviews with key players, coaches, and scouts from around the league; replete with the drama of blown plays and walk-off grand slams; and laced with funny anecdotes about Yankee greats throughout the years.
To underscore the drama and difficulty of being a reliever, Rosen uses key games in the 2010 season—acknowledged now as the Year of the Pitcher—to highlight strategies and mistakes, examine relievers on the rise or on the way out, and analyze the teams and the pitchers the Yanks faced. Bullpen Diaries also takes a look at Yankee strategies for success—past, present, and, most important, future. Lastly, Rosen reveals his predictions for 2011 and beyond for baseball's most storied franchise.
With insight on current players from around the league and tales of Yankee legends, Stadium history, and the author's Bronx childhood, Bullpen Diaries is a love letter to baseball and a pure joy for all fans of America's favorite pastime.
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MDX-1105 for Advanced or Recurrent Cancer (UW08038)
A Phase 1, Open-label, Dose-escalation, Multidose Study of MDX-1105 Administered Every 14 Days in Subjects With Selected Advanced or Recurrent Solid Tumors
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Beretta Multiple-Caliber Cleaning Kit (Rifles, Pistols and Shotguns)
You're going to need a versatile gun-cleaning kit this spring and summer if you plan to spend the off-season on the sporting clays range. Beretta's Multiple-Caliber Cleaning Kit offers a variety of tools essential for an avid shooter.
The kit includes a complete rifle, pistol and shotgun cleaning set in a convenient carry case with heavy-duty latches. Among the useful items in this set are brass bore brushes, mops, cleaning patches and three six-piece brass cleaning rods for everything from .17 caliber to 12 gauge.
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Durable tools come in handy from the duck blind to the garage, and the Leatherman Charge® TTi Multi-tool is ready for any project.
Titanium handles sculpted for comfort
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Beretta has teamed up with Gore to provide a new camouflage design for waterfowl hunters that will appear on Beretta's Xtreme series of products, including the A400 Xtreme waterfowling shotguns, apparel and accessories. Utilizing biologists and camouflage experts, GORE™ OPTIFADE™ has been created to avoid being seen by waterfowl in the air.
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Here at the home of the Father of the Constitution a countdown to a highly anticipated anniversary is underway. One month from today, Montpelier will celebrate the Constitution's 225th birthday!
You survived the first three days of the week and are taking on Thursday with full force. As noon approaches, your mind begins to drift. Suddenly you realize the weekend is coming. You get a burst of energy and conquer one more task on your list, relishing the prospect of two days away from the grind. Your mind goes into planning mode. What will you do this weekend?
Montpelier is excited to announce our exhibit of a significant chair with James and Nelly Madison Sr. provenance. This rare ca. 1773 Cockburn side chair is on loan from the James Madison Museum in Orange.
What's the hottest download at the Apple App Store? The James Madison's Montpelier Tour App of course! From the more than 500,000 mobile apps available, Apple Computer each week chooses just a few of the most interesting and intriguing to feature in the iPhone App Store. This week, Apple has chosen the newly launched "James Madison's Montpelier" tour app as one of the featured apps.
One hundred and sixty-three years ago today, Dolley Madison died at approximately 10:15 in the evening, "at peace with the world & it with her." According to James Madison Cutts, Dolley's nephew, America's first First Lady "expired without an effort & without apparent pain."1 Dolley was the last surviving member of the founding generation, living as a widow for thirteen years after the passing of James Madison.
On the services of this illustrious man it is unnecessary to dwell; for what American does not know the parts which James Madison acted in the public Councils of his Country? And what Virginian needs to be reminded of the unrivalled force of his tongue and his pen in defending her most cherished principles?1
The James Madison University field school has had a fantastic run at revealing the secrets of the quarters for field slaves just below Montpelier's Visitor Center. We have opened up close to 50 units and are slowly developing an idea of how this set of homes was laid out.
This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, also known as "Mr. Madison's War." Two hundred years ago, this war tested our young nation. President Madison proved the United States could go to war without depriving citizens of their constitutional rights.
In the early nineteenth century, many fashionable men and women including Napoleon Bonaparte, Henry Clay, Queen Charlotte of England (wife of George III), and Dolley Madison dipped snuff. The nicotine stimulant made from ground tobacco leaves was typically stored in a small highly decorated box made of silver, tortoise shell, or other decorative material.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Montpelier has your ticket for family fun!
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Bethany College has named 190 students to its fall 2012 Academic Dean's Honor Roll. To be recognized, a student must be full-time with a semester grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4-point scale for the fall semester. Honored students and are as follows.
From Lindsborg: Jessica Boren, Alyssa Crawford, Stephen DeWitt, Danielle DuMars, Michael DuMars, Aubrie Ellis, Katie Esh, DeCelia Fraser, Jacob Johannsen, Jordan Meier, Seth Nelson, Greyson Pihl, Maggie Pihl
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Trey Anastasio Band,
Wednesday, 06/21/2006
Tweeter Center, Mansfield, MA
Set 1: Drifting, Spin, Flock of Words, Shine, Money, Love and Change, Tuesday, A Case of Ice and Snow, Come As Melody, First Tube
Notes: This single set performance was as the opening act for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. This setlist is unconfirmed as recordings of the performance do not circulate.
Musicians: Trey Anastasio, Jennifer Hartswick, Raymond Weber, Ray Paczkowski, Christina Durfee, Tony Hall


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they left the ones by the playground and shelter. I say we toss everything we pick up off the course in one of those cans and overflow them. That should look good to the other park users.really wrote:removing the trash cans seems like a dumb idea
Whats even better, is when you're playing a round, picking up trash as you go, and have a group of helmets behind you dumping everything they can on the ground.tufluk wrote:C2 could use more. C 1 has plenty. We always are picking up stuff. A chucker will throw a bottle 30 ft. into the stickers when he's 10 ft. from a trash can. It's the nature of the beast.
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The legacy of Bill Clinton includes more than scandal. It also includes cursing Israel, a dangerous thing to do. Cf. Genesis 12:3. [1]
Federal Reserve policymakers are signaling they could raise U.S. interest rates soon.[2] How will this affect the U.S economy before the November 2016 election?
Anthony Weiner's third internet sex scandal is one humiliation too many for Huma Abedin - she dumps Anthony Weiner.[3]
Nigel Farage says he gave Donald Trump a bounce and Trump will be the next Ronald Reagan.[4]]
New York Times: Breitbart News has arrived.[5] Breitbart News is solidly pro-Trump.
Donald Trump is on track to win Pennsylvania's 20 electoral college votes, as he closes the gap to only 3 points. [6] Trump will beat polls by 5 points due to higher turnout and the boost that Ronald Reagan and Brexit had over polling.
Why would patriotic Americans support the NFL, as a leading QB announces he will defiantly refuse again to stand for the National Anthem? Addiction to watching football is difficult for many to break, but conservative values help.
Education is the path to emancipation. But of course the Democrat Party does not want true emancipation for some of its constituents. Could that be why those same constituents are now giving Donald Trump a second look? [7]
Now the Denver Broncos do not have a decent quarterback, when they could have been developing the hard-working winner Tim Tebow. [8] Tebow quotes the Bible too much to be allowed to play in the NFL.
The dignity of humankind derives and inheres from God. Liberals will never admit this. Neither will Muslims. [9]
Why liberals and socialists are so in love with Islam – and why the world might owe Friedrich Nietzsche an apology. [10]
Another reason to unplug the NFL: unlike 20 years ago, and unlike the NBA, the NFL is OK with players defiantly refusing to stand for the National Anthem. [11] Time to unplug 'em.
The atheist movement and battle fatigue.[12]
ISIS and the Nazi SS: some disturbing parallels. [13]
Trump narrows gap from 12 points to only 5, as Hillary loses much of her lead in the past few days. [14]
Kids distracted by devices - an experiment.[15]
Watch Donald Trump Rally in Jackson, MS.[16]
11 liberal media outlets call for the shutdown of the Clinton Foundation.[17]
Liberal denial fooled the lamestream media, but not authorities in Brazil which was hurt by it. Liberal favorite "Ryan Lochte charged by Brazilian authorities" for making a false report to police. He downplayed its falsity, which didn't help. [18]
Evangélicos are causing American, secular leftists to quake in their boots. Evangélicos will beat militant atheism like a piñata. Olé! Olé! Olé![19]
Public interest in naturalism and anti-supernaturalism is declining. Public interest in the miraculous and the supernatural is up.[20]
Wikileaks just dropped a bombshell about Hillary Clinton's health.[21]
7 reasons why the public must demand to see Hillary Clinton's medical records.[22]
Time for a few reminders about the last Clinton we had in the White House. [23]
Liberal media working overtime for Hillary: "NYT columnist calls on Google to 'fix' search results about Clinton's health." [24]
Gov. Mike Pence: Hillary Clinton needs to stop hiding from the media, "come clean" with Americans and "shut down the Clinton Foundation."[25]
Rudy Giuliani: Press ignores Hillary Clinton's poor health.[26]
Is the internet destroying atheism and the atheist movement?[27]
What are the odds of the atheist movement becoming successful? 10 reasons why the atheist movement will utterly fail.[28]
A Muslim father expresses fear of the fate of his children under a Donald Trump administration. Would he prefer life in a majority Muslim country, especially in the Middle East? [29]
Animal rights activists wish death upon 12-year-old girl hunter just because she killed a giraffe and a few other animals.[30]
Why are liberals picking on a 12-year-old girl?
Colin Powell pops: Hillary Clinton's trying to pin her email scandal on me![31]
Hillary Clinton's top campaign aide, Huma Abedin, worked for a radical Muslim publication that opposed women's rights and blamed the US for 9/11.[32]
Setback for liberal denial: three companies, including Speedo and Ralph Lauren, drop their sponsorship deals with Olympian Ryan Lochte, whose self-serving lies in the media marred the 2016 Summer Olympics. [33]
The experts don't understand: the essence of Islam is totalitarian and bloodthirsty. Even many Muslims say: "moderate Muslim" is an oxymoron. [34]
7 pieces of GRIM news for the atheist who asked: "What's killing the atheist movement?".[35]
Islam departs significantly from monotheism as Jews and Christians understand the term. If the Catholic theologian George Weigand could see that, why can't Pope Francis see it, also? [36]
"Trump Widens Lead to 2 Points in Latest USC Dornsife Daybreak Poll," [37] also the Dem Governor of Louisiana praises Trump for visiting the flooding there.
How Star Trek can save itself from oblivion: re-enact the American Revolution. [38]
Atheism and disco don't mix or remix![39] See also: Atheism and dance
Question: Why didn't PZ Myers help atheists breakout out of the white, male, nerd population by encouraging disco dancing within the atheist movement in the mid 1970s and early 1980s? Professor Myers, leadership is by example! See: Atheist nerds
Liberals ruined the Olympics, from promoting a false tale of armed robbery by a media wannabe, to posting insulting messages against a young Christian gymnast. The result: "way, way down with a 33% drop in viewership and a cratering 39% in the 18-49s" from its already weak TV rating for Opening Ceremonies. [40]
The science of Star Trek makes controversial claims, some of which it cannot justify. On the other hand, it plays into some current controversies, e.g., Relativity. [41]
Liberal denial "leaves USA Swimming smoldering ... [Ryan Lochte] has done damage to people other than himself and he should take ownership of that." [42]
Evangelical Protestantism vs. atheism.[43]
Look here at what is going on in inner-city schools. Donald Trump knows this and is already talking about the obvious solution. [44]
The internet spreading reports of miracles is killing atheism and will continue to do so. Pentecostalism and evangelical Christianity are booming.
Also, the healing of amputees.[45]
A federal judge orders Hillary Clinton to answer questions from Judicial Watch about her use of a private email server when she served as secretary of state.[46]
Donald Trump and his running mate Mike Pence are going to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday to meet victims of the flooding. Hillary Clinton and Obama are vacationing.[47]
Donald Trump's black support grew 500% in one week.[48]
As children go back to school, parents must ask: What is my child learning? [49]
When you promote evolutionism, you promote license. And when you promote license, you disrespect liberty. The writers of Star Trek didn't realize that. [50]
Reviewing Zbigniew Brzezinski and the moral relativism he used as the cornerstone of his work. Barack Obama does the same. [51]
Where is Barack Hussein Obama as Louisiana drowns and inner cities burn? He's out playing golf at Martha's Vineyard, that's where. [52]
Does the term "ugly American" really refer to "liberal American"? Ryan Lochte, a favorite of liberals, is indicted in Brazil for smearing the country with a false report after he misbehaved himself. He got out quickly, however, leaving his teammates detained in Rio de Janerio. [53]
2 pieces of BAD news for Irish atheists.[54]
Conservapedia proven right, again: liberal media favorite Ryan Lochte apparently "vandalized Rio gas station, got in fight," and then the media unfairly smeared Brazil with Lochte's tale of being robbed at gunpoint. [55]
Why did the International Olympic Committee defend the liars who wrongly harmed the reputation of the host nation?
How free were Federation citizens in Star Trek? Look more closely at the Articles of Federation. You won't like the answer. [56]
See how the Mainstream Media deliberately create controversy about Donald Trump to protect and promote their favorite candidate, Hillary Clinton. [57]
Olympians pulled off the plane! The liberal media promoted a tale by one of their own, swimmer Ryan Lochte, of supposedly being robbed at gunpoint. But a Brazilian judge does not cave into the American press, and now Lochte has a lot of questions to answer despite making it to U.S. [58]
When Obama went to Saudi Arabia where they stone/behead homosexuals, he did not bring up the issue of homosexuality.
When Obama goes to AIDS ravaged Africa, he pushes the homosexual agenda despite the majority of nations in Africa having anti-homosexuality views.[59] See also: Homosexuality and health
People in homosexual 'marriages' almost 3 times more likely to commit suicide - even in homosexuality friendly Sweden.[60]
Donald Trump takes off his gloves, hires the CEO of Breitbart to push back against the liberal media! "The fight with the media's going to be way worse because Breitbart was very tough on the press, more than anyone else," observes NYT media columnist Jim Rutenberg. [61]
Ever wonder how the civilians of Star Trek ran their economy? Look no further than: communism. [62]
Even the atheism loving BBC now provides ammunition to those who say that UK atheists will face an uphill battle in coming years.[63]
Remember to keep a stiff upper lip British atheists. It's going to get much worse for UK atheist activism.
Meet Mrs. Quid pro quo – Hillary Rodham Clinton. What do you get out of it when she sells government policy to the highest bidder? [64]
Why education must be free of government – a Constitutional and Biblical case. [65]
Jamaica is the strongest in standing up against the homosexual agenda, and the country is #1 in gold medals per capita (1M population minimum). [66] Jamaica is expected to win even more gold in upcoming sprints.
Star Trek observes its fiftieth anniversary this year. But did it project a realistic view of human social development? First in a series. [67]
A 25% drop in viewership of the Olympics among the key demographic of 18-49 year olds. "Young people today don't watch as much television," observes Economics Prof. Andrew Zimbalist. [68] That's bad news for the liberal media.
A thermonuclear bomb of Christianity has hit the region formerly known as "godless Britain".[69]
A 3,000 pound Western atheism car is no match for a 1,000,000 pound global desecularization freight train.[70]
Also, see our new article: Atheism and morality quotes
Wonder why Germany wins zero (0) medals in gymnastics? Homeschooling is illegal in Germany.
UPDATE: two German gymnasts out of its public school system, one for ten years, finally medal.
Systems thinking: Atheism vs. evangelical Christianity. Another reason why interest in atheism plunged and evangelical Christianity is seeing rapid growth.[71]
Devoutly Christian, Usain St. Leo Bolt just won his record 3rd straight gold in the 100m dash. Notice how the liberal media never mention his middle name. [72]
Gabby Douglas is an outspokenly Christian Olympic gymnast. Liberals harassed her relentlessly on social media as they did to Tim Tebow, hindering her performance. "What did she ever do to anyone?" her mother asks. [73]
Tim Kaine, Hillary Rodham Clinton's running mate, dined exclusively with the son of progressive billionaire George Soros on Thursday evening.[74] Kaine is in the pocket of liberal global elitists?
Hillary Clinton said she did not know if she could even stand up because she was so exhausted after the Democratic convention in Philly.[75]
Imam is shot in New York City. New York Muslims blame it on Donald Trump - not backlash relating to Muslim terrorists attacks on the USA and around the world.[76]
NBC's drop in television ratings is an even bigger loser at the Olympics than U.S. women's soccer, whose goalie is being criticized by many except the liberal media for her negative remarks after failing to medal.
Self-centered libertarianism exposed: "Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson on Friday acknowledged his donations to charity are 'almost nonexistent.'" [77]
Classic joke/satire about atheism: This is what atheists actually believe.
Cheryl Mills helped Clinton Foundation while serving as chief of staff in Clinton's State Department.[78]
Iran Ransom: Feds claim $1.7 billion paid in full - but won't explain how.[79]
AP reporter confronts State Department on Clinton Foundation: "Am I not speaking English?[80]
Liberal double standard: the media is just fine with the goalie of the losing U.S. women's soccer team calling the winning Swedish team "a bunch of cowards," but if Donald Trump ever acted that way he would be criticized relentlessly. [81]
The American Solidarity Party now has ballot access in Colorado. [82]
How the Mainstream Media have become the thing the Founding Fathers most feared. [83]
Homeschooled Simone Biles wins Olympic gold in all-around gymnastics.
Conservapedia proven right, again: despite media hype and lots of U.S. gold, viewership is down "dramatically" for the Olympics.
But even Fox News gives false liberal, rather than accurate conservative, reasons why. [84]
Donald Trump: Barack Hussein Obama is "the founder" of ISIS.[85] Co-founder of ISIS is "crooked Hillary Clinton."
Obama's America: Unknown killers have murdered three young middle-class women on jogging paths in a single week.[86] What is Obama's incompetent FBI doing about this?
Hillary Clinton is silent on the ransom paid to Iran.[87]
The elephant in the room at the Democratic National Convention: the Clinton Foundation. Where does it get its money, and how does it spend it? [88]
Another reason to unplug the NFL: new rules pander so much to Overrated Sports Stars who are quarterbacks, like Tom Brady, that opposing players will hardly be allowed even to tackle them. [89]
Homeschooled Simone Biles -- being called by some the greatest gymnast ever -- leads the U.S. to a record-breaking gold medal victory. [90]
The parents of two of the four Americans who died in the Benghazi attack are suing Hillary Clinton.[91]
Jeb Bush's son, George P. Bush, is pledging to support Donald Trump in November.[92]
Dozens of news organization donated to the Clinton Foundation.[93]
The barrage of anti-atheism material upon Britain is working. British atheism is crumbling. Evangelical Christianity is on the rise![94]
Despite nonstop bias against Donald Trump by the liberal media, the latest poll shows he's tied in Florida and behind by only 2 points in Ohio. [95] If Trump gets the 5-10 point boost that Ronald Reagan got over the polls on election day, Trump will win by a landslide.
Hillary Clinton's decision not to seek the endorsement of The Fraternal Order of Police is a sign she is "anti-law enforcement".[96]
Donald Trump's economic plan given in Detroit speech.[97]
Hillary Clinton: Aids helped her ascend stairs.[98] Trump scaled a wall to get past protestors!
Liberal media try to smear Donald Trump unfairly again, this time claiming that "50 GOP officials" have slammed him. In fact, the 50 are a list of washed-up bureaucrats with "Former" before their obscure titles.
Ray Comfort says about his new film The Atheist Delusion, "In the past, most of what I have said to atheists has been like water off a duck's back. This movie rips the feathers off the duck."[99]
Devout Catholic Katie Ledecky, who explains her faith "defines who I am," wins Olympic gold and breaks her world record by nearly two seconds. [100]
How predictive is the 2016 Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton presidential polling?[101][102]
Fresh statistics that show Trump crushing Hillary in November. Current polling doesn't match with social media numbers. [103]
Setback for liberals: Olympic "Team USA members sing 'God Bless America.'" [104]
Our liberal rulers say Syrian refugees for thee, not for me. Dispersed to "communities at least 100 miles away from the nation's capital." [105]
"American interest in the Olympics is at an all-time low. What gives?" [106] Joke sports, political correctness, endless swimming events won by the same person, and liberal claptrap by the media detract from the timeless event.
James Comey of the FBI had many reasons, none of them good, to give Hillary Clinton a pass. The reasons vary from conflict of interest to simple like-mindedness. [107]
Study from Harvard University finds that religion causes people to treat others more fairly. [108]
Mike Maturen is selected as the presidential candidate for the American Solidarity Party, a Christian Democratic party based on Catholic social teaching. [109]
Has a stroke made Hillary Clinton mentally ill? Watch this amazing video. [110]
Interest in atheism's kissing cousin agnosticism is dropping too. The thrill of godlessness has gone away for good![111]
Ronald Reagan wrongly signed a pro-immigration bill, so perhaps Michael Reagan is correct in asserting that Reagan would have differed from Donald Trump on whether to endorse Paul Ryan and John McCain. [112] But Ronald Reagan also became pro-gun control and no conservative claims he was perfect.
Until America identifies and recognizes Islam as the enemy of civilization, America will lose the war. [113]
The List: The last 30 days of Islamic terrorist attacks. 1165 people were killed and 1803 injured. [114]
Tragic news from gun controlled Britain: "London knife attack leaves 1 dead, 5 hurt." [115]
"#NeverTrump Kansas GOP Lawmaker Loses Primary to Pro-Trump Challenger," and more incumbents who cling to "Toxic Ted Cruz" could also lose. [116]"
Islam is Islam, regardless of any qualifiers. Are more Western leaders at last beginning to understand that? [117]
Could the Second Horseman of the Apocalypse refer, not to outbreaks of war, but to violence of all kinds? Including abortion, crime, and rioting, as well as terrorism? [118]
Two historic firsts: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Which do you find more attractive? Look at the record. [119]
This is pathetic: Obama tries to lecture Republicans and tell conservatives whom to support. [120] Does Obama really think his opinion has any credibility?
Muslims easily take offense – maybe too easily. Could they do this by design, to stop people from looking too closely? [121]
The horrific Zika virus spreads into Florida from South America: "This is the first time the CDC has warned people not to travel to an American neighborhood for fear of catching an infectious disease." [122]
Conservapedia proven right, again: "Top Jeb Bush adviser leaves GOP, will vote for Clinton if Florida close." [123] Jeb was a puppet for the Establishment.
Shock poll: live on Bravo TV has Trump beating Clinton 65% To 35%. "This poll received more responses than any other poll ever done" [124]
Bernie abandons Dems by leaving the party: "Bernie Sanders Leaves Democratic Party to Return to Independent in Senate." [125]
"Koch Brothers Will Not Oppose Globalist Clinton; Ryan Headlines Event." [126]
What modern liberalism shares in common with a more ancient error: paganism. [127]
Happy 60th birthday to our national motto 'In God We Trust.' We're certain that not many Progressives will be celebrating this. [128]
New poll conducted after the Democrat convention shows Trump with a 6-point lead. No bounce for Hillary. [129]
Ray Comfort: Atheism Destroyed with One Scientific Question.[130]
A pre-release digital download of the movie was just released and is available now at AtheistMovie.com.
In this election, do Americans have a good choice? [131]
Recent study from the Barna Group finds churchgoing Americans are among the most generous people in the world. Cities with the highest percentage of people who give to charities are also the cities who give most often to churches. [132]
Hillary Clinton's television ratings for her much-promoted speech were a bust, lower than Donald Trump's. [133]
Time for the Koch brothers to put up or shut up: "An adviser to another major Koch network donor added: 'Some of the Koch donor class this weekend is surely going to say, Hey, guys, get on board" for Donald Trump. [134]
Liberal double standard: Obama plagiarized a line from Donald Trump, Jr.'s speech, he tweets. Donald Jr. said in his speech, "That's not the America I know" and Obama later delivered virtually the same line. "Where's the outrage?" Donald Jr. adds. [135]
Islam is not a religion. It is a political movement in religious dress. [136]
This is pathetic: Obama tries to persuade Americans that Trump is not conservative. If so, wouldn't that make Obama like Trump more?? "But what we heard in Cleveland last week wasn't particularly Republican – and it sure wasn't conservative," Obama absurdly said in his speech Wednesday night. [137]
"Trump steals the spotlight at Democratic convention." [138] Once the liberal media belatedly realized this, they abruptly dropped their headlines about him.
Time for nominal Christians to "wake up" and join the ranks of the living in Christ. [139]
"Sanders Delegates Walk out of Convention in Protest" by the hundreds. [140]
"Dems fret over Trump bounce ... A new CBS News survey shows Trump leading 44 percent to 43 percent, and a Los Angeles Times/USC poll shows him with a 4-point lead ... Quinnipiac University earlier this month showing Trump up by 3 points in Florida and 2 points in Pennsylvania." [141]
What do Americans owe the American Indians? Not what you think! Read the new book based on two years of research. [142]
Abraham began the most critical period of human history by substituting monotheism for polytheism. Will Islam bring human history to a close? [143]
Trump takes a 5-point lead over Hillary, according to the latest CNN poll. [144]
A condensed version of dirt concerning the DNC emails released by Wikileaks A rigged system and media collusion is an understatement. [145]
Top Dem at their convention is forced to resign after leaked emails "show a plot by DNC officials to damage Bernie Sanders during the Democratic primary." [146]
Liberal logic: the Munich young mass murderer was obsessed with playing violent video games and planned his attack for a year, [147] and yet some claim that there were no warning signs.
Freedom of speech begins as a God given right, as Thomas Jefferson said. Abraham gives us the best demonstration. [148]
"Hungary prime minister says Trump is better candidate for Europe." [149]
Another teenager obsessed with video games commits mass murder. The killer of 9 in Germany used a fake Facebook account to lure young victims. [150]
Hillary Clinton shows her worry about being defeated by pro-life Catholic voters: Hillary picked as VP so-called "anti-abortion" Catholic Tim Kaine (he's not really against abortion), thereby "Testing Feminists' Loyalty." [151]
Why electing Donald Trump is a conservative imperative. [152]
Donald Trump gave a fiery, passionate acceptance speech: "Americanism not globalism will be our credo! ... The American people will come first once again. ... There can be no prosperity without law and order. ... Hillary Clinton is their puppet, and [big business, elite media, and major donors] pull the strings." About the forgotten Americans, Trump declares "I am your voice!"
Future of Fox News Channel thrown into doubt: "Roger Ailes Resigns as Fox News Chief After Sexual Harassment Accusations." [153]
Sarah Palin: "Cruz's broken pledge to support the will of the people tonight was one of those career-ending 'read my lips' moments," yet Cruz himself remains defiant afterwards and invents new excuses for it. [154]
Delegates booed Ted Cruz and heckled his wife after Cruz refused to endorse Trump at the convention tonight. "On the donor suite level, people approached Cruz and insulted him, a source told CNN's Dana Bash. ... 'He's self-centered. It's all about Ted Cruz,'" observed the Republican national committeeman from Arkansas, Jonathan Barnett. [155]
Cruz delegates throw a tantrum on the floor of the Republican National Convention, disrupting it as Leftists try to do. [156] Self-centered, delusional Cruz is doing the work of Hillary Clinton.
Killer of 3 policemen had belonged to the Nation of Islam, and posted a video ranting against "crackers". [157]
Trump announces that he picked Mike Pence to unify the Republican Party, [158] but self-serving Ted Cruz continues to break his pledge to support the nominee, and Cruz continues his delusional campaign for 2020.
"Pence opposes gun control, abortion, same-sex marriage and amnesty for immigrants." [159] But Ted Cruz and Cruzites refuse to support Trump-Pence, and instead continue Cruz's delusional run for 2020.
Conservative Mike Pence is picked as VP by Donald Trump, according to reports.
UPDATE: Trump tweeted confirmation it's Pence.
Capitalism and socialism: those are the choices we face in this election. [160]
Is Barack Obama deliberately fomenting chaos to justify declaring martial law? Why did he create a Ready Reserve Corps and bury that in the Obamacare Bill? [161]
Barack Obama shows his true colors with his conduct in the Orlando shooting, the Hillary Clinton e-mail scandal, and other crimes. [162]
Conservative triumph on the GOP Platform, which for the first time includes building a Wall along the southern border. Liberal Republicans, encouraged by LGBT advocates, will file a minority report for the first time in 40 years, and attempt to force a debate before the full convention on Monday. [163]
UPDATE: the minority report collapses, in humiliation to the Cruz delegates who supported it.
Setback for the homosexual agenda: all motions to advance the agenda in the Republican platform have been defeated during its general session today in Cleveland. Next up this afternoon: will the new inclusion into the platform of a Wall remain?
Severe flooding overwhelms Kentucky. The Answers in Genesis Noah's ark replica called the Ark Encounter came through the flood fine as it was built to biblical standards.[164]
A mother on Conservapedia: "I suggest you go to www.conservapedia.com, click on the link, "Atheism Is a Religion". Secularists are so quick to point out treachery done by "Christians", but at Conservapedia, there's extensive documentation of treachery done by non-theists to be found there. I'm not saying that you're among them, but like it or not it's reality."[165] See also: Moral failures of the atheist population
The young mass murderer had been active on Facebook in ranting against "whites". [166] Yet the lamestream media fails to explore a potential psychological effect of Facebook on attention-seekers who resort to mass murder.
Young earth creationist Ken Ham vs. atheist and evolutionist PZ Myers.[167]
Sniper who "wanted to kill white people -- especially white officers" shot 12 police officers in Dallas, killing 5. [168]
Is delusional Ted Cruz asking for Donald Trump's endorsement for 2020 in their private meeting today? [169] More likely Trump is telling Ted that the train is leaving the station now, with or without Ted.
Update from delusional Cruzites: instead of working to elect Donald Trump, Ted Cruz is already planning his run for president in 2020! [170] The mega-donors financing Cruz are globalists, not social conservatives.
John Bachtell, national chairman of the Communist Party USA, is backing Hillary Clinton for president.[171]
In 1972, Hillary went to Berkeley to work as an intern at her hand-picked law firm: Treuhaft, Walker, and Bernstein. Founded by current or former members of the Communist Party USA.[172]
Massive student debt incurred with Worst College Majors gets a potential loophole for students to avoid paying, but only at for-profit colleges. [173]
Breitbart runs a story on biased "Wikipedia's Seven Worst Moments." [174] "Far from the truth" is how many would view any denial of Wikipedia's bias, Breitbart adds.
Barack Obama didn't start the bloody history of Islam. But he has enabled it during his seven and a half years in office. [175]
FBI Director James B. Comey recommends no charges for Hillary Clinton for her email practices as Secretary of State. [176]
Comey indicates: "To be clear, this is not to suggest that in similar circumstances, a person who engaged in this activity would face no consequences. To the contrary, those individuals are often subject to security or administrative sanctions."
Double standard. Hillary Clinton is above the law.
Update on Worst College Majors: "Few Top Colleges Require History Majors to Study American History." [177]
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What up, Islander Nation?!
I watched the LSU vs. Alabama game the other night. It was ugly. LSU made it past the 50-yard line one time! ONE TIME! That's crazy. They should have given Jarrett Lee a chance.
I've got a cousin that goes to Bama, and now I think I'll get a "Roll Tide" text from her just about every other week. I can't stand hearing "Roll Tide." I think it's because the state of Alabama is ruled by Alabama football. The other big thing is that Charles Barkley is from Alabama. That's all I can think of.
Speaking of playoffs, we just started conference play. The way to start conference is looking at it like it's a brand new season. The nonconference games are just to prepare us for this moment in the season. We are very prepared, and the UTSA win was the start of a huge run, so to the rest of the conference, WATCH OUT!
Back to the playoffs, how about my Houston Texans! First playoff win in franchise history. Not to mention we won with a third-string quarterback and without our best defensive player. I think it's awesome. The way the Texans came together through the perseverance, (this is very corny, sentimental, please forgive me), it sort of reminds me of the run we're about to make in conference.
It's been real!
Charlie Hurd is a junior who is sitting out this season due to NCAA transfer rules. The Houston native played two years at Division II Tarleton State before coming to the Island University.


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BEVERLY - American Electric Power's Muskingum River Power Plant Unit 5 will stop burning coal by 2015, effectively idling more than 100 jobs at the facility overlooking the Muskingum River just north of Beverly.
The local plant is one of three AEP facilities slated to end coal-burning operations by mid-2015, after the company finalized a legal settlement Friday with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, eight states and 13 citizen environmental groups.
The other plants to cease coal operations include the Tanners Creek Generating Station Unit 4 in Indiana and Big Sandy Power Plant Unit 2 in Kentucky.
AEP spokeswoman Melissa McHenry said there are currently 105 employees at the local Muskingum River plant, down from around 128 in June 2011 when the company first announced the facility was on a list of units to be retired by 2015.
"Some employees have retired or found other positions since that time," she said. "And re-fueling the unit with natural gas would require only a few employees for operations."
McHenry noted the possibility still exists that a portion of the Muskingum River plant could be converted to burn natural gas, but a decision has not been made, and will likely depend on what economies the company can obtain if it chooses to go that route.
Fact Box
About the AEP Agreement
* Coal-burning operations will cease by 2015 at three American Electric Power facilities.
* Those facilities are the Muskingum River Power Plant Unit 5 near Beverly; Tanners Creek Generating Station Unit 4 in Indiana; and Big Sandy Power Plant Unit 2 in Kentucky.
* The coal-burning units will be retired by mid-2015.
Sources: The Associated Press and AEP Ohio
Beverly Mayor Rex Kenyon said the news was not totally unexpected as EPA regulations have grown ever tighter on coal-burning facilities across the nation.
"This will impact our community. The local plant employs 100-some workers who shop, buy gas, and eat at restaurants in the Beverly area," he said. "And as for taxes, the village stands to lose about $9,000 worth of income tax."
Kenyon said oil and gas companies are gradually moving into the area and will be hiring workers, but many of the AEP jobs are high-paying positions that won't be replaced.
"The U.S. was built on our industries, but regulations have made it difficult for industries to survive," he said. "A lot of industry has moved overseas because they're over-regulated here."
In a news release from the Sierra Club in Ohio, Shannon Fisk, an attorney for Earthjustice who acted as co-counsel for the Sierra Club in the settlement, said the initiative was long overdue.
"Tanners Creek, Big Sandy, and Muskingum River are dirty and outdated plants that should have been cleaned up or retired decades ago," she said. "We're glad AEP is going to retire these aging dinosaurs, and urge the company to ensure an equitable transition for the workers and communities most directly impacted by these retirements."
McHenry noted the company had already planned to make changes agreed to in the legal settlement Friday anyway in order to meet new EPA requirements focused on reducing mercury and other toxic emissions from power plants.
Part of the agreement reached Friday includes a commitment from AEP to develop 50 megawatts of wind or solar power this year, and an additional 150 megawatts of wind or solar power in Indiana or Michigan by 2015, according to the Sierra Club release.


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People lined along the inaugural parade route on Pennsylvania Avenue are crossing their fingers President Barack Obama walks outside his car during portions of the parade and chooses their section of the route to do so.
David Pope and his family, traveling from South Carolina, posted up near 12th Street in part because they saw a pair of security guards standing on the roof of a nearby building, suggesting to them that the president would choose to get out and walk somewhere nearby.
"We did use a little bit of strategy," Mr. Pope said.
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"Prayer can do a lot," Ms. Burgess said.
"I'm hoping he gets out here, so I can shake his hand," said Andy James from his perch across from the old post office by 12th Street. Mr. James, an African-American car salesman from Houston, came up to see his first inaugural with five members of his family including a bundled-up one-year-old.
On the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue, D.C. natives Kenneth Clark and Barbara Clark found a perch behind the jostling crowds. This is the second inaguration for both, who attended President Obama's first inauguration. A retired federal worker, Mr. Clark had one big goal for the second term: gun control. "That was just inhumane up in Connecticut," he said.
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Dale Versteegen, community programs coordinator for Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon, said the dry conditions this year have changed the way some wildflowers are growing, but not too drastically.
"The biggest change that we have seen is things are appearing two weeks earlier than last year," Versteegen said. "The ground temperatures are warmer than last year so the plants are able to bloom."
He also said the flowers in bloom are not lasting as long because of the lack of water, but that the recent rain could help some of the flowers reestablish themselves.
Versteegen said that, generally, Colorado wildflowers are used to the state's variable climate.
"Plants respond to the photoperiod (length of day) to determine when it's time to bloom," Versteegen said. "Due to this, the changes that we see from year-to-year are not always as drastic as we might think. The plants are accustomed to dealing with variations, such as high or low water availability, high or low water temperatures and high or low sun exposure."
Jaymee Squires, staff botanist and director of graduate studies for Walking Mountains, said that in most areas, there are less flowers in general.
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Take a wildflower walk with the Vail Alpine Center and you'll learn a lot, but you should really take a hike to see what every region has to offer. Colorado has an almost countless amount of wildflowers, so don't venture into nature without seeing these blooms in their July prime.
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Wild Geranium
Regions: Foothills, montane and subalpine; found in woodlands and meadows.
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Regions: Foothills, montane and subalpine; found in meadows.
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Regions: Montane and subalpine; found in meadows, woodlands and mountainous areas.
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Regions: Montane and subalpine; found in meadows, wetlands and woodlands.
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Regions: Montane and subalpine; found in meadows, woodlands, semi-dessert to mountainous areas.
Characteristics: Mustard-yellow bunch of petals make this flower easy to spot along trails. The stems stand up to 10-inches high, and are surrounded by a tight bonnet of fiery blooms.
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Published: Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:11 a.m.
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Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says a man found in Lake Whelchel near Gaffney on Friday morning died from drowning.
Fowler stated in a news release that an autopsy was performed Saturday on Terry Lynn Martin Jr., 29, of 135 Maggie Drive, and it confirmed he died from asphyxiation due to drowning. There were no signs of injury or trauma to the body.
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Hi Everyone,
I posted this to the Triathlon thread, but it's probably more appropriate here:
I've been experiencing knee pain, on the inside of my right knee, after cycling. If you were to look straight down at your right knee, it would be just to the left of the knee cap. I've taken my bike in and had it refit and sure enough the seat was too low however, I continue to have this pain. I will say that it is inconsistent, as in it doesn't occur after every ride or trainer workout. I've tried keeping my legs closer to the top tube but I'm wondering if a cleat adjustment might be in order? The pain usually subsides after a few days and then I'll stay off the bike for a week or two as a precaution.
As always, any suggestions are appreciated!
There's a lot of different variables that might be causing this problem. Let's start with the saddle since you said the height was off...
Gary, #'s 1 - 3 are covered. I got the bike refit at my LBS. Regarding #4, I probably do need to do a better job of increasing mileage and intensity at a more steady rate. I think you're on to something about adjusting the cleat perhaps inward. It is at a neutral position (as set by the bike fitter). However, the cleat on my right foot (the side of the pain) is set closer to my toe side (higher) than the left foot. Do you think moving it back and pointed slightly inward would be a good move?
Agreed on your last point! Just don't want to spend the time/money on trial and error on fitters!
Sure, you can try that with the cleat. When you walk naturally, you're not pigeon toed I would think. I would think your toes would point outward based on what you just said. So adjust to what's natural to you...NOW..don't over adjust because most pedals (you are using clipless) have a certain amount of "float" that will also compensate for you. Make "small" adjustments only to that cleat until you feel comfortable and then stick with it for a little.
Your mileage and intensity is important so that you don't place too much stress on bones/muscle. Are you a "masher" or "spinner" when you ride? If you like to push the higher gear you have to remember that you are adding a lot of stress. Try a combination if you have to since "spinning" can actually improve your ability to move not only faster, but as some seem to think it is just more efficient for the entire "machine-your body".
Anyway, I'm glad to see that you have a pretty good understanding of the basic concepts, just remember to make your adjustments in small increments and once you find a "baseline"..ie..cleat position (draw or scribe the position on the bottom of the shoe) so when you have to replace them, they will be exact and write these down for future reference...saddle height, how far your bars are below the saddle, etc.
All of that said, make sure you give yourself a little healing time and don't push too hard. Increase mileage and intensity once you start to feel comfortable and then you will have nothing more to do than maybe a little fine tuning.
Good luck and happy riding.
Gary, do you know if how tight I I screw in the cleat affects float? I just mad a "small" adjustment and noticed the screws attaching the cleat to my shoes were somewhat loose on both shoes. I don't want to do anything that will affect the float if this is the case. I'm doing a short ride tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes!
The screws holding the cleats should never be loose. They should be tight. Float is the lateral movement allowed by the cleat/pedal contact. In other words..once you clip into the pedal you will notice a small degree of movement both inwards and outwards and to better define that don't you have to literally twist your foot to unclip? Same principle but it's usually only 7-15 degrees in most cases. The cleat has nothing to do with float BUT when clipped into the pedal you have a small range of movement. Float is just the natural movement of your foot when you put pressure on the pedals which can vary.
Hope this helps you.
I hope you got out and had a chance to ride. Hoping to hear some promising news soon!
Sure did! Rode 22 miles on Sunday with some buddies. Kept the pace light and didn't try to hammer too hard. The litmus test was how my knee felt the next morning and woke up with no pain or discomfort. Not sure if it was the slight cleat adjustment or the taking it easy or both. Going to continue to work up a solid base and just monitor. Thanks for your help!
Ahhhhh, that's good news. Hopefully you found the issue(s). You alternated then between spinning and pushing the big gears?
Sprints, Intervals etc., are great muscle/power/strength builders for those areas like our knees. Drop a line if things continue to improve.
We wish that you can fully recover then pursue your career in triathlon. Your the best.
Well, it's been a few months but I thought I'd give an update. Good news, bad news. Good news first - since my last post, I have been relatively pain free. Been able to push on rides when I wanted to with no issues and successfully completed a triathlon a few weeks ago. A few days after the tri, I noticed some tenderness in the same area of the knee that I had previously had issues with so took it easy the rest of the week (one swim, one jog). Here comes the really good news - bought a new bike! Cervelo P2, I know everyone has one, but the price point was right for what I wanted. Anyways, the fitter asked all the right questions: how often do I ride, any previous injuries, etc. I explained the previous knee injury and what was done to help alleviate it. The fitter put everything in "neutral" and said we can dial in the fit over time. It sounded logical to me considering I had never ridden a triathlon bike. Anyways, (you can see where this is leading) here's the bad news - after the first ride the knee pain really flared up. Same place as before. Don't know if it was residual from the race and/or from the bike fit.
So the question is - do I go back to the same fitter? I have a feeling they will be reclutant to make any big adjustments. I understand the need to be conservative and make small adjustments.....but if I can play the control freak for a moment, I just want to put the seat high enough to where my hips aren't rocking and move the cleat back to reduce stress on my knee. Sound good?
Ahhh, well we have adjustment issues again. So, we have a new bike which is great....congratulations!!!! There are some things now to consider..Seat tube angle and basically the geometric angles of the NEW vs the OLD. If you have the other bike, you can start with measuring the seat height on the old and set that for the new. From the center of the spindle to the top of the saddle. Then look at the height from the center of the front wheel to the top of the handlebars. You might possibly see a difference here since you are probably lower (more aerodynamic). When that changes so does everything else. Weight distribution and so on. So you have to go back to the basic steps that I gave you earlier. Did you get new pedals/shoes/cleats...anything along those lines???
Your setup will change but you can readjust based on what you had previously and make your minor adjustments from there. Remeber the plumb line and just because your hips don't rock, doesn't mean the adjustment is correct. Try to look for the 35 degree angle when the pedal if halfway through the stroke. Try these first, give a little time and go from there. If you marked the positon of the cleats on your shoes and you changed shoes or cleats, then try to align them the same way. Also if you have new shoes, they may be thinner or thicker therefore throwing the height off on the saddle somewhat.
Do you understand where I'm going with all this? New bike, new geometry, new fit, but not major differences..only minor.
Keep me posted and we'll work through this.
Have a great day man and keep on boogying!!.
NOTE: Don't stress the knee. Give it some rest and increase mileage and intensity in increments as you did before.
If you look at those differences and approach this systematically I don't see why you would need to see the fitter again.
How is your knee now? I am a soft-tissue specialist for Cedar Sinai Doctor's, which means I fix muscular/tendon issues daily.
Okay Trizero,
Here goes.
You are asking the right questions. Not all the answers you've gotten here are spot on. Generally pretty good but not completely.
I've addressed this issue several times in the past here on ACTIVE.com. I'm sorry that I have not been on site for awhile...
Let me start with a question or three. Where do you interface with the bike?.... Well, for most of us our hands make contact with our gloves which grab onto the handle bars. Our glutes, etc. fit in bike pants, usually with pads in them, interface with with the saddle, and our feet make contact with our socks, then our shoes which have cleats attached to them and those cleat into our "step-in" pedals.
I belabor this point on purpose. There is stuff between our bodies and the bike. Now, the anatomy of the foot is such that for most of us it tends to pronate. There are three aspects to pronation and the most relevant here is an action called "everting." Most people's feet evert. When the foot is in what is called the adaptive phase of gate the bones of the foot become loose and pliable. This is a good thing when walking and stepping onto stones and twigs and such but in a bike shoe that is not an issue. So, your foot is inclined to go to a "weak" place when in a cycling shoe and roll or evert inward. This can cause stress on the knee straight away. Why Gary suggested that the last resort to consider is an orthotic adjustment is beyond me. As far as I'm concerned, it was the first thing to consider. Getting a good footbed in your shoe could be the solution to your problem that just does not seem to go away. The fact that not one person, including your fitter has not suggested this correction does not surprise me. No one seems to get it. Buy an expensive bike. Get great shoes but don't consider the anatomy of the foot. Go figure.
So, floatation, what is up with that? It was not built into the first cleats that came onto the market. They came out because people like me and you had knee problems. It takes the foot away from that pain place in the pedaling stroke BUT at the expense of power to the pedal. As your foot rolls inward it puts pressure on the medial aspect, probably a ligament, or some other soft tissue of your knee as David suggests. If you float away from that pain that is good but your alignment (translation "power") is compromised. Floatation dealt with the symptom and not the problem. No doubt, that is what the advice you've recieved so far has been as you are dealing with the symptom.
May I suggest that you consider purchasing a set of ALINES. They are built to be anatomically correct, have been on the market for several years now, are customizable, and reasonable in price. Go to www.aline.com. I recommend them to darn near everyone. If you like contact me by email and I can help get a set. Most dealers guarantee them. They work great in hiking boots, skates, ski boots for sure, and do not compress over time as most of the competitive products that are less anatomically correct. The captain of my race team, (a former teammate of Bob Roll by the way) got a set and it alleviated a specific back problem and he won he Masters Point series that season here in Michigan.
Adjusting equipment in small increments is very good advice but I'd say that your primary interface on the bike is your feet and this has been neglected. I took out a set of footbeds from my bike shoes which were custom made and put in the Alines (which I took out of my ski boots) and discovered that they elminated a hitch in my cycling stroke I didn't even realize that I had until it went away. I'm a master bootfitter in the ski industry and while I've built many footbeds, the Alines are better than most footbeds I've seen come my way. Start from the bottom up. Most alignment issues start at the feet.
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As always you are a wealth of advice and I hope Trizero that this is the avenue that will fix your problem(s). I just wanted to point out that I am/was not against the use of orthotics to correct the knee problem. It's just that we made some adjustments and we seemed to be on the right track until we changed bikes. Generally orthotics are or can be expensive especially if you want to have something that is made especially for your foot.
It seems that we've tried just about everything so hopefully this will do that.
Nice to see you back EJ and good luck Trizero.
As always, keep us posted.
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