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The thrill has returned!
Jayson Werth stole home, an exhilarating event, capping a 5-3 Phillies win over the Dodgers. It ended a landmark day for Werth — he stole four bases in the game, including a rare second-third-home swipe series in one inning. It was the third time in franchise history the feat had been recorded, and just the ninth time since 1942 it's happened in the major leagues.
The Phils scored without the longball. Raul Ibanez crushed a two-run double to hand the Phils a 4-2 lead, after Jimmy Rollins knocked a clutch single out of the five-hole and Shane Victorino brought in a runner via an RBI groundout.
The offense backed a second-consecutive strong performance by Chan Ho Park. He went six innings, giving up two runs on seven hits. He struck out three.
After Park left the back end of the bullpen performed a stellar close. Chad Durbin and Scott Eyre pitched a scoreless seventh, and Ryan Madson turned the trick in the eighth. Though he got the save, Brad Lidge allowed a run in the ninth; he's been very shaky all season.
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good job tonight, lidgey-poo just needs some more game time! PHAITH
Anyone else think Madson should be in the closer's role, at least until Lidge gets his $hit together?
part of me says promote madson to closer. the other part of me says leave brad there; demoting him would probably ruin his confidence in himself. tough choice but traditionally the closer should be the BEST reliever in the bullpen and clearly madson is the best one for the job right now.
Nice win, it looked like Park was not long for this game. Nice RBI by Rollins, sweet baserunning by Werth. The bullpen has been solid all year, except for Lidge and we just have to hope he works it out.
Madson could handle the closer role, but again I don't see what's wrong with Lidge. You'd have to use Lidge in a weird place, maybe 8th inning? I wouldn't see him as a situational pitcher.
ERA is just a stat. Its a great way to judge starting pitchers but not always for a closer. Lidge is throwing heat at 94-95mph and he can get his slider in for a strike or he can bury it in the dirt. Taking away ERA and one blown save, what's different than last year? He's got the stuff, he'll continue to get guys out, just let him do his thing.
What the hell do you mean demote him? He blew one save and hasn't hardly had any opportunities! I agree he's been shaky but it's not like he's been blowing a ton of games! If he goes out there and starts looking like Jack Taschner, then I'll jump on this wagon. But Lidge is a great closer and some of you are way too quick to give the hook to him. He was perfect last year and he has plenty of time to get better this year.
I'd like to think that Brad Lidge has bought himself some leeway in terms of keeping the closer job. He's blown one save in his year+ with the Phils.
1. Chan Ho Park pitched pretty good, but nor great even though he only gave up2 runs. Some of the outs he got were very hard hits balls, and he was a little wild at times as well. However, he got the job done. 2. The pen all around was very good even though lidge gave up a run on only one hard hit. The other two were weak pokers and a soft blooper than found land. 3. Rollins hit the ball hard several times and did not look lost or confused at all. And Kudos to Werth for a heads up play for some insurance! A W is a W baby!
Also, Lidge is not losing the closers job unless he gets injured. So, that talk can stop now.
Yikes. They win a game and everyone's jumping on Lidge. He's been shaky, but you don't take him out of the role. He had games like this last year.
Yeah, I remember a similiar situation when Lidge had a shaky game like tonight. The date? September 27th, 2008. Geez, some of you really need to calm down. I think Lidge will be just fine.
grit grit grit
Lidge isnt the problem, the ENTIRE pitching staff has been a problem. I know we lost our bench coach (which I think had an effect on some decisions) but did something happen to the pitching coach, or anything else which would effect the entire pitching staff?
Last year, he had games like this, but he also had games where he was lights-out. He hasn't had any of those recently. He'll (hopefully) turn it around eventually, but right now, he sucks.
The problem is with the starters moreso than the relievers.
Taschner and Eyre giving up runs when pitching full innings is a result of poor management. The bullpen as a whole has been solid. Lidge will come around.
I was down there, 15 rows off the field behind the visitors dugout. Had an awesome look at the steal home. I couldn't believe it. I saw him take off and stood up and didn't say anything because I felt like the pitcher would hear me. Then when he slid in safe I was amazed.
Maybe they're all still a little tired from late playoff run last year? Aren't the Rays pitchers struggling too? I mean, of the 4 Phils starters who played on the team last year, Hamels is the only one who has gotten significant rest at the start of the season, because of elbow during ST and fluke injuries later, and he is the only starter from last year's team who is starting to pitch consistently well. Hopefully Happ can get some starts too, as he seems to be on target. Where? I don't know. Maybe if Moyer can't rebound.
My reaction is the same as Tim when I read some of the posts here. The Phillies got a needed win against a tough Dodgers team after coming off a disappointing series with the Braves. Park continues to do well with another quality outing and giving a hugh lift to the rotation. And what do I read? Lidge "sucks"; he should be "demoted" in favor of Madson! (laughter) That's comical. Some of you are certainly upholding the reputation of the tough and fickle Philly fans (chuckles).
Werth was certainly feeling frisky tonight. FOUR stolen bases including a memorable steal of home. Wow! By the way, Just a week ago (May 3rd), Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Rays tied a modern MLB record when he stole SIX bases in a game, a 5-3 win against the Bosox. He joined three other players since 1900 to achieve that incredible feat.
to say Lidge was shaky tonight is totally unfair. His stuff looked great. His slider was really diving off the table and his fastball was clocking at 95 consistently. they hit two seeing eye dribblers and a bloop off him. I think Lidge is fine.
Wow. You've got to be kidding, Lidge being demoted? Hahahahaha. Come on, 48/48 last year with the postseason, and 1 blown save this year and you wanna drop him? Seriously, he's a beast. Lidge has some shaky outings, but he wiggles out. Look past the ERA and look at the saves/save opportunities. I don't care about him giving up one run with a 3 run lead as long as he gets those 3 outs. Lidge is the closer, Madson is the setup man and thats the way it should be. I've got love for Madson, but Lidge is Lidge and Lidge is the closer.
I have to agree, I gave Lidge some crap last night, but by no means do I think he should lose his closer role, He usually steps up when needed, and era for a closer is not that importent, If he gives up three runs in one game, that is like a 27 era, and pitching one inning at a time makes it tough to bring that down. I also think some of you have selective memories, I seem to remember quit a few games where Lidge had 2 or 3 run lead and either let in one run or had guys get on base before he got the outs. So relax, it is only one win but enjoy it for a day. Lidge threw a lot of first pitch strikes, had good movement on his slider, and was 94 with the fast ball so IMO he will be fine as the year goes on. Have a little faith, and lets hope Jamie does not look as old as he did against the Mets and can pitch a good game tonight.
I'm still trying to figure out why people are harping on Lidge instead of praising Werth and the whole team for an exhilarating win last night. The bottom line is that they won – it's a positive thing, people.
One more thing, I love Jroll on the field and usually don't mind when he runs his mouth, the guy usually backs it up so I am fine with that. But his coments last night bug me, I don't care how he feels, he should take a company line and just say "Hey I am not swinging the stick too well right now, and if Charlie thinks it might help me out, and help the team win I will will bat any where in the line up" not "I am the lead off hitter and should be batting lead off…" that kind of bugged me
"I'm still trying to figure out why people are harping on Lidge instead of praising Werth and the whole team for an exhilarating win last night. The bottom line is that they won – it's a positive thing, people."
Because a lot of these fans are douchebags. That's why.
Awesome game last night. Werth put up a hell of a memorable performance.
so Werth has his numbers at .295, 6 HR, 21 RBI, 27 Runs, 7 SB
holla. at. your. boy.
A lot of time you read the posts and think how could someone suggest that? But we must remember a lot of the post are teenagers, How can a adult say to make Madson a closer over Lidge. take out Jimmy Rollins. Park got them to the sixth inning and hit hard or not for him that's good. Madson isn't the closer and Rollins isn't going anywhere. If jimmy hits under 250 and lidge can't save games we lose simple as that. They are two of the most important pieces, and if people remember Madson has problems under pressure situations.
Sorry one other thing. I wonder what the phillies do with two guys in the minors, who are in the top 100 prospects, are dominating there levels, and they are outfileders, Michael Taylor and Brown could possibley be ready for next year, With Raul, werth and vic There is no room,
Brown is only 21 years old, and only at Clearwater I think.. so he's not playing in the majors anytime soon.. (.288 career hitter in the minors).. he's got lots of potential, lets see what happens
Michael Taylor is 23.. only THIS year has he played any games above the single-A level.. 28 games at Reading, he's hitting .298 (5 HRs, 5 SBs).. .368 OnBase%…
I'm guessing he'll be at Reading all year this year.. next year at AAA.. and then it gives us some room to see what we want to do with Victorino and Werth..
Ibanez and Howard will both be entering the final season of their current deals.. and either one of them could be moved to the American League at that point to DH.. Howard would get you more in return, so the possibility of Ibanez moving to 1st base for a year exists… BUT.. let's worry about those things when the time comes, not now
Well this offseason will be the one they need to decide whether or not to give victorino an extension. I probably would give him a 2-3 year extension because I cant see Brown being ready until then. Taylor looks good but is still 2 years away, and will likely replace Jayson Werth in RF if they let Werth walk or Ibanez the following year if hes ready. Mayberry is interesting, not sure where he really fits in now given his return to normalcy at AAA.
I would move Werth to leadoff right now though. With his ability to steal bases and his on base percentage hes a good option for leadoff until Jimmy gets himself right or gets himself traded.
Except for the addition of Seoul Man (and the absense of JC), this is the same pitching staff as last year's team. You remember them? They were the same guys who pitched gloriously all through the END of October. They were overworked last year AND they had one less month ro recuperate. We've never experienced this before from our pitchers, so we have no frame of reference. So instead of running around like Chicken Little thinking the sky is falling, cut the staff some slack. It's taking some time, but things are rounding ito shape. Cole had a great start last Friday. CJ and Park have each had 2 good starts in a row, and Brett is starting to look nasty again. And the bullpen is coming around, too. Sure, Lidge has given up a ton of runs, but he has only had six save opportunities, with only one blown, in 30 games. the way you guys are over-reacting to every little thing, you'd think Larry Bowa was back in town. Oh wait, he is, isn't he.
looks like Chan Ho Park has bought himself another start, maybe two. Honestly, if he keeps throwing quality starts, who's going to complain? The better he throws, the more pressure it puts on Moyer and Blanton.
Its all on Moyer and Blanton now. A few more bad starts from Moyer with no really good starts in between and they legitimately have to consider pulling him or DFA'ing him. Hes really offered little to nothing to this team this year. Same goes for Blanton except like two starts.
Yea, that was a great effort by Chan Ho… hopefully he can keep giving us good starts in the near future. I wouldn't say the pressure is on Blanton right now because he actually threw some good pitches in the past 2 games. It's Moyer who worries me the most, but it'll be a while for Charlie to take him off the rotation –even if he is sucking.. Looking at the "irrelevant" stat of # of wins, Moyer has 3.. and they will hang on to that until his record looks more like 4-9…
Please give Happ a spot start! Saturday there's a double-header…c'mon Charlie!
Friday night, Blanton starts..
Myers is starting the early game on Saturday (I guess to throw 7+ innings no matter what his line looks like)
Happ is the favorite to get the start on Saturday night.. no starter has been announced yet though
Wait, so Happ would be replacing Park? I'm not sure he's the one who needs to be replaced, what about Jamie or Joe-boy? I'm just trying to forget the fact that Jamie pitches tonight, not something you want to dwell on too much until the actual event, and who knows, maybe he'll have a great game!
They have 2 games on Saturday… so you use an extra-pitcher.. in this case, Happ.. so that none of your other regular starters have to pitch on short-rest.
sometimes called a spot-start
Werth really reminded me of when that happened to my Little League team 10 years ago. I have it posted on my blog. Just click my name.
Back to the game. I was literally laughing when I saw what Werth did. I know it's only 2 straight starts but I think Park may very well be on the right track.
I'll be there tonight. I wonder if there will be a Wolfe Pack sighting haha.
Yeah the only reason I wouldn't use Happ on Saturday is if they need him in a game before that. If we are in the game and need a long reliever on Thursday or Friday I would use him and then call up Lopez or Kendrick to pitch on Saturday.
Also, regarding Lidge…like two people suggested that he should be demoted and suddenly everyone reacted as if the whole fanbase thinks that way. If you read all of the comments you will see that 90% of us think differently.
Also, while The Glide (L.A.'s nickname for Werth) has the tools to be a leadoff hitter, I wouldn't move him any higher than 2. I want him swinging for the gaps, not trying to just walk and get on base. Against righties I would go Shane, JWerth, Chase and then swap Chase and JWerth against lefties like Charlie did last night.


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I knew from the beginning after seeing Naruto being beaten up by the Edo tensei Jinchuuriki's and Tobi that Sasuke will help stopping the war, it was very obvious.
so sad! Let's hope that after Itachi's words maybe Sasuke will see it his way. If not let's hope Naruto has enough energy to fight Sasuke after they take care of Tobi. :mugi:
HOMOS who were touched by that ,Sasuke fanboys ,is the really no extent to your crush on sasuke ??? SICK !!!
5/5. I cried I was really moved
Great chapter, it conveyed a lot of emotion for me to finally see the last words of Itachi Uchiha. Such a greatly developed character. The only thing we have left is to see what happens with Madara Uchiha and Tobi. Madara looks like hes about to be released, but who knows if he has a trick up his sleeve? Tobi is lucked out of Jinchuuriki to use so maybe a one on one battle with Naruto will finally reveal his true identity. As for Sasuke, Kabuto is still around him so he has to probably deal with him eventually. I only wonder if Kabuto will forever be trapped in Izanami since he doesnt seem to want to accept his fate. 5/5 Cant wait for next week.
Awesome.just awesome.it was worth of 2 week's waiting.and itachi's cry was awesome.i just love that guy.and i also don't know what sasuke will do.
Danzou and Tobi's story is far different from Itachi's..
tobi cant summon the beasts without edo tense ?
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Touching chapter. 5/5
Very good chapt' 4/5; Hoping for somemore action nextweek & also finding out who toby is, real soon!
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HOMOS who were touched by that ,Sasuke fanboys ,is the really no extent to your crush on sasuke ??? SICK !!!
You're sick
Great chapter this week. I like how Kishi only gives you bits and pieces of certain storylines and then brings it all together in a great climax. It sucks that this will be the end of Itachi but I'm thinking the real Madara will somehow escape the Edo technique.
I don't want to sound like i'm whining but another Talk-no-jutsu!!!! I get it but where the hell is the blood shed?
Really like the chapter..
This clarified that you don't have to kill your friend to obtain MS. But he did kill his clan soo idk.
Chapter was great, die from the hands of an Uchiha or die from hands of the village.
I want Madara to stay by using Izanagi or something, beat the system somehow like Itachi did but actually stay. I just want to see some of the kages die before he leaves, A war of 100,000 hash cells zetsus plus Edo and no casualties on the Shinobi side? Someones gotta go. Maybe Kishi can make another chapter of emotional sacrifice with the kages.
Predictions throughout manga: Tobi will show his true power, Madara leaves with rest of Edo, Tobi whoops naruto around then naruto goes beast mode and destroys Tobi. After Sasuke and Naruto meet up at The very first big battle they had some water falls. Sasuke on his way to finish his job is stopped by naruto, they battle perfect Susanoo, TTB, etc., in the end chidori vs rasengan but this time naruto wins.
i cried while reading this chapter
btw in celebreation to this i released a itachi vs sasuke to the public http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XWpAjDoXKM&feature=plcp
Great chapter uchihaaaaaaaa
Predictions??? What's the sense of Naruto's determination if in the end Sasuke will not change? From the start Naruto wanted Sasuke to change. Training and fighting for him. Everyone believed in him. If it ends the other way around --> Naruto and Sasuke fighting, Sasuke destroys Konoha.. then the story is nonsense at all. Just a thought.
Anyway. This Chapter is really awesome! Itachi's version is real, Sasuke was able to see what had happened. Unlike Tobi and Danzo's.
I give it a 4 because of useless talking. However,a good chapter and loved to see madara disappearing but i think just before vanshing he will use some kind of life giving jutsu and stays.
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Jerry Sojourner, left, owner of Baba-a-Louis, sold his long-time business to owner and chef of Roots the Restaurant, Donald Billings.Editor's note: This story first appeared in the Rutland Reader.
By Steve Peters
When a business is successful for more than 30 years, it might seem unwise to bring about change. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? While that mentality might work for some, that's not the case with the past and future owners of Baba-a-Louis Bakery.
Come next week, one of Rutland's go-to sources for fresh bread, English muffins, and other baked goods, will undergo a relocation, renaming and new ownership. The business will simply be called The Bakery and be situated between Small Dog Electronics and Fruition Fineries on West Street in Rutland — adding another destination to an, until recently, forgotten section of downtown.
After several months of discussion and planning, Jerry Sojourner, current owner of Baba-a-Louis, decided to sell his long-time business to owner and chef of Roots the Restaurant, Donald Billings. Based on Billings' success with Roots and high level of energy, Sojourner is confident he can take Baba-a-Louis into a new generation — one with a computer system, UPC bar-coded bags and a bright, attractive new space that includes a café.
"He's bringing it out of the '70s," said Sojourner, who will remain involved for the short term as The Bakery transitions into its new incarnation.
Having done business with Baba-a-Louis since starting Roots, Billings started asking himself questions like why the English muffins couldn't be topped with eggs and made into sandwiches, or why the pastries couldn't be showcased in a more visible, centrally located space downtown. And so The Bakery was envisioned.
If it sounds like Rutland's beloved, long-time bakery will fade from existence, fear not, because much will remain the same. Customers will still find the baked goods they have come to know and love at Baba-a-Louis being made by Sojourner's talented bakers and with the original recipes. But expect a few new items to come out of The Bakery as well — such as bagels.
Even the equipment, which was transported in a one-day move this past weekend, will not change. And there will be no gap in service for The Bakery to continue fulfilling Baba-a-Louis' wholesale customer orders.
The final days of the five-week construction on the new, 2,500-square-foot home of The Bakery are nearing completion and Billings is excited to get the doors open. He collaborated with the same creative designer of Roots, Malgosia Urbanowitz, and he thinks the aesthetic alone will draw in the community.
At the café customers will find a selection of espresso and coffee options from Speeder & Earl's Coffee Roasters in Burlington. The coffee will be self pump — helping to reduce the long wait times that plague many a café. There will also be a number of loose tea options from the Vermont Tea Company in Middlebury, juices, smoothies, hot chocolate and bottled soft drinks.
Rustic wheat, onion sour rye and oatmeal are just a few of the fresh breads to be offered, along with rolls, bagels, English muffins and pastries such as cupcakes, cookies, éclairs and whoopee pies.
Breakfast sandwiches will be offered on bagels and English muffins, while the breads will be used to construct one of 10 signature sandwiches. The offerings are typical of Roots' creativity: the house sandwich features house-cured salmon, pickled shallots, capers and crème fraiche; a butternut squash puree sandwich brings together pickled onions, greens and goat cheese on poppy seed bread.
"The goal is to showcase a phenomenal product that has been around for 31 years, to make it more accessible to people in the community who might not know it is here and to show people what you can do with it," Billings said.
In the past, Baba-a-Louis was a strictly grab-and-go operation. But now customers are invited to linger and enjoy their food and beverages at one of the café's tables — which will be equipped with plenty of outlets for charging laptops, tablets and phones.
Behind the scenes there is another unique operation. The Bakery will participate in Casella Waste Systems and Foley Distributing's Power of Three program — a closed-loop recycling program where recycling is collected, picked up and then made into new products that will then be used back at the bakery. It will also take part in Green Mountain Power's pilot ice energy system with the use of two Ice Bears, which will help shift air-conditioning demands from the daytime to nighttime.
"It's going to be a very unique space and everyone's been great through this whole process," Billings said of the round-the-clock efforts of several businesses, including Paul Gallo and Magic Brush Painting, Naylor and Breen Builders, Mike Gauthier and Greenscreen Graphics, Bill Lousen Pluming & Heating and Mark Foley, Jr. "It's a team effort and everything is coming together so well."
The Bakery, located at 122 West St., is set to open sometime this week.
"The goal is to showcase a phenomenal product that has been around for 31 years."
Donald Billings
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A pit bull in Washington County is recovering after being shot in the abdomen by an arrow and is lucky to be alive, thanks to the rescue efforts of a police officer.
Washington County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Kurt Bowen found the dog wandering on Old Highway 91. The dog is named Sarge after his rescuer.
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Peace Corps • Armenia • Catherine Cvengros
Description of Peace Corps Volunteer Service
After a competitive application process stressing applicant skills, adaptability and cross-cultural understanding, Ms. Catherine Cvengros was invited into Peace Corps service. She was assigned as a Community Health Educator at the non-governmental organization Martuni Women's Community Council (MWCC) and later at the Yeghegnadzor Medical College and Polyclinic.
Ms. Cvengros entered training on June 3rd of 2004, participating in an intensive 11-week training program in Dilijan, Armenia. Language training included the acquisition of both written and spoken Armenian, Ms. Cvengros' proficiency ranking advanced high. Area Studies training included the history, economics and cultural norms of Armenia. In addition, as part of the language and cross-cultural component of the training program, Ms. Cvengros lived with an Armenian host family. Technical training included the history of the Health Care System in Armenia during the Soviet period and Post-Soviet period: Including, current trends in the Health Care System in Armenia, with specific emphasis on village Health-Posts and Polyclinics.
Ms. Cvengros arrived in Martuni, Armenia, a former Soviet industrial town with approximately 10,000 people, in August 2004 as a Peace Corps Health Volunteer. She conducted community needs assessments and performed both qualitative and quantitative statistical analysis for the region before beginning work with local secondary schools and MWCC. Ms. Cvengros organized and assisted in the production of student-run theatrical productions at Secondary School #2 as well as team-teaching with Armenian counterparts about health related topics. To aid in community integration and language proficiency, Ms. Cvengros lived with an Armenian host family for seven months.
Ms. Cvengros initiated and developed a Domestic Violence Shelter proposal for Martuni Women's Community Council to the Netherlands-based organization Mama Cash. She designed, wrote, and supervised all aspects of the proposal and project, including the budgeting, the delegation of responsibilities, and the monitoring and evaluation of the project from inception to completion. MWCC was awarded the grant in July 2005 and has successfully completed the re-opening of the Martuni Women's Domestic Violence Shelter in September 2005. Martuni's Shelter is the only one of its kind in the Republic of Armenia.
Ms. Cvengros assisted her Armenian counterpart, Anahit Gevorgyan, and Doctors Without Borders in passing local legislation to make mandatory medical visits a regular occurrence to regions of Martuni without transport or telephones. As part of this program, Ms. Cvengros and Ms. Gevorgyan accompanied the local news team from Zangak news station to visit the affected villages to publicize the new policy and to record community response.
With MWCC, Ms. Cvengros held HIV/AIDS, anti-smoking and women's health seminars for the citizens of Martuni and surrounding villages. With her Armenian counterpart, Anahit Gevorgyan, Ms. Cvengros developed and translated seminars and curriculum for regular use. During her time in Martuni, Ms. Cvengros taught a total of 110 students.
In cooperation with Martuni State University, Ms. Cvengros taught American Culture and History to the senior class for the spring semester, 2005. There she developed a curriculum and lesson plans for teaching a variety of information about the United States' culture and history, with special emphasis on civil rights and women's equality. During her time at the university, Ms. Cvengros taught a total of 40 students.
Ms. Cvengros worked in Stepanavan, Armenia for six weeks as a volunteer with Unite For Sight (UFS), a charitable organization based in the United States. Ms. Cvengros collaborated with international volunteers and the hosting Armenian organization, Stepanavan Youth Centre, as they organized daily eye-exams free of charge for citizens of Stepanavan and the surrounding villages. Ms. Cvengros led the committee on rural education, making lesson plans for children and adults in an effort to educate community members about common eye diseases and prevention methods. The program closed with the distribution of free eyeglasses to participating needy community members. Ms. Cvengros assisted in training 15 volunteers from Stepanavan Youth Centre, educating 240 community members, and providing eye-screenings to 480 community members.
In August 2005, Ms. Cvengros transferred work-sites to Yeghegnadzor, Armenia, to work at the Yeghegnadzor Medical College and Polyclinic. There she developed a curriculum and lesson plans in Armenian for teaching a variety of life skills courses for student nurses, with topics ranging from hygiene and smoking to HIV/AIDS and women's health. Ms. Cvengros has taught a total of 180 students during her time in Yeghegnadzor.
Ms. Cvengros initiated and developed a Medical College Technological Improvement proposal for the Yeghegnadzor Medical College to Armenian Support Project (ASP) based in Yerevan, Armenia. She designed, wrote, and supervised all aspects of the proposal and project, including the budgeting, the delegation of responsibilities, and the monitoring and evaluation of the project from inception to completion. ASP awarded the computers to the college in February 2006 and has successfully integrated new teaching methods and Internet-based information in the classrooms.
Ms. Cvengros organized and facilitated a three day first aid seminar series in collaboration with Red Cross, Vayots Dzor Branch and fellow Peace Corps Volunteers James Applegate and Jillisa Overholt for Yeghegnadzor Medical College. The seminar focused on CPR and minor wounds, providing the nursing students with experience working with CPR dummies and fellow classmates during first aid role-play activities.
In honor of International Women's Day Ms. Cvengros organized and facilitated a six-week seminar series for the students of Yeghegnadzor Medical College. The series included local guest speakers, video showings, debates and discussions, and a judged essay contest in Armenian. Ms. Cvengros and her Armenian counterparts worked in tandem with the American Bar Association and CEELI to promote the education of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) during the series.
In collaboration with the Yeghegnadzor Pedagogical Institute and IREX, Ms. Cvengros developed and facilitated a two-month seminar series focused on the integration of the Internet in the classroom. The series included lectures, guest speakers, videos and basic instruction on Internet searching and website evaluation.
Ms. Cvengros facilitated a trans-Caucuses pen-pal program for students from Armenia and Georgia. The students, via letters and photographs, communicated in English to one another regarding national customs and traditions, politics, hobbies, families and daily life. Ms. Cvengros' Armenian tutor, Alla Aghabekyan, continued the program for the students after her departure from Peace Corps service.
As a part of World Wise Schools, Ms. Cvengros maintained contact with junior and senior students from Mr. William Hartley's American Government classes at Lecanto High School of Lecanto, Florida. Throughout her service Ms. Cvengros organized pen-pal programs between the American students and her Armenian students, as well as regularly sending updates about life in a developing country.
Ms. Cvengros facilitated a three-day Project Design and Management Workshop to 41 Peace Corps Volunteers and their Armenian counterparts in February 2006. The workshop provided the participants with practical and theoretical tools on developing, designing and managing a project.
As the elected chairperson for the Peace Corps Armenia HIV/AIDS Initiative, Ms. Cvengros assisted in the development of a seminar series and poster contest implemented nationwide in 11 different regions of the Republic of Armenia during the course of her service. A total of 450 students attended the three-day seminars. As chairperson, Ms. Cvengros also collaborated with the National AIDS Prevention Center and numerous non-governmental organizations to distribute HIV/AIDS-related literature and host guest speakers in the rural regions of Armenia. In partnership with APEC, Peace Corps volunteers and their Armenian counterparts will annually have the opportunity to attend locally taught courses about HIV/AIDS.


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Safety board examines 787 battery approvalBy MATTHEW L. WALD and JAD MOUAWAD
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National Transportation Safety Board Chair Deborah Hersman participates a hearing investigating a battery fire aboard a Boeing 787 on Tuesday, at the NTSB in Washington.WASHINGTON The National Transportation Safety Board opened a two-day hearing Tuesday to determine how five years of work by Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration resulted in the approval of a lithium-ion battery for the Boeing 787 that could catch fire.
We are here to understand why the 787 experienced unexpected battery failures following a design program led by one of the worlds leading manufacturers and a certification process that is well-respected throughout the international aviation community, said the boards chairwoman, Deborah A.P. Hersman.
The board is looking at whether Boeing underestimated the risks involved with the new technology, and how well regulators can evaluate new technologies when technical innovation is moving quickly, making it difficult for government regulators to keep up.
The hearing comes just days after the FAA approved Boeings plans to fix the planes lithium-ion batteries after one erupted in smoke and the other in a fire on separate planes in January. The decision was an important step in lifting the grounding of the 787s in the U.S.
Yet while 787s could soon be flying again, investigators in the U.S. and Japan have still not been able to identify precisely what caused the batteries to overheat and, in one case, ignite.
Boeings fixes include better insulation for the batteries eight cells and a stainless steel box that will encase the batteries and contain any fire and vent possible smoke or hazardous gases out of the planes.
There is still more work to be done in the investigation, Hersman said.
Witnesses at the hearing included representatives from Boeing; the FAA; the Japanese manufacturer of the battery, GS Yuasa; and others.
Boeing told the FAA it planned to use lithium-ion batteries on its 787 in 2003. Because airplane regulations at the time did not cover such batteries, the FAA in 2007 approved Boeings use under nine special conditions that covered the need to contain or vent any hazardous materials.
Mike Sinnett, Boeings chief engineer for the 787, defended the plane-makers choice of lithium ion batteries and said at the hearing that the 787s certification by regulators took 200,000 hours and was the most extensive in our companys history. He added that the batterys certification was very rigorous and subject to close scrutiny by the FAA.
Yet the fire in Boston in a Japan Airlines 787 in January also showed something that the regulators and the company did not expect: that a flaw, possibly no larger than a grain of sand, in a single cell could set off a chain reaction that would cause smoke or fire in adjacent cells.
Under questioning, FAA officials acknowledged they were aware of the hazards, but said that they thought the special conditions they imposed a category of requirements imposed on new technologies when existing rules are not appropriate were sufficient to assure safety.
We were focused on the hazards of the battery, said Ali Bahrami, a senior FAA official in charge of the 787 certification. We knew the hazards were always there. The awareness was always there. We did the best we could under the circumstances, and the knowledge that existed then, to come up with standards that address the requirements for this particular battery.
Steve Boyd, another FAA senior official, said, You have to look at the special conditions as a comprehensive and mutually supportive requirement intended not only to reduce the probability of a thermal event but to mitigate the effects of any of those failures if they occur.
It is the second public hearing by the safety board on lithium batteries. On April 11 and 12, the board held a two-day forum focused mostly on the batteries as cargo and components in devices carried by passengers.
The latest hearing centers on a theme that has surfaced repeatedly in crash investigations: Regulators create certification standards to preclude certain kinds of accidents, but they turn out to provide no such guarantees.
In January 2000, for example, an Alaska Airlines MD-83 crashed off the Los Angeles coast because of a failure in the mechanism that controlled the movable portion of the tail. The McDonnell Douglas design was supposed to meet a requirement that no single failure could cause loss of control of the plane. The manufacturer said the design included a redundant backup, and the FAA had agreed. But it turned out that a single failure was sufficient to cause a crash.
In the case of the 787 batteries, the requirement was to build a battery that would not have a thermal runaway, in which a failure in one cell would cascade to other cells. Boeing responded with extensive controls to prevent overcharging, which could lead to such a runaway. But the battery on the Boston plane was not overcharged. Rather, it appears to have entered a thermal runaway because of some internal flaw that was not anticipated.MORE IN National / World BusinessNEW YORK Its not just the musical Hairspray that will air live on NBC tonight. Full StoryOXON HILL, Md. Far from the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts International opens its $1. Full Story
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Posted on March 18, 2012
High school students on 41 teams from across the state gathered at Grand Valley to compete in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics District Competition on March 16 and 17.
The teams competed in the Fieldhouse Arena on the Allendale Campus with robots they built and designed for the competition. This year's game field was "Rebound Rumble," which challenges two competing teams to score the most basketballs in a hoop with their robots.
The competition helps students get hands-on experience solving real-world problems and discover the excitement and rewards of science and technology careers. The teams had six weeks to design and build the robots for the competition.
Winners will move onto the state championship April 12-14 at Eastern Michigan University. The national competition will take place in St. Louis, MO.


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A Tip of the Cap to 'Ole Number 10
While lambasting the Chicago Cubs and their myriad follies has become as synonymous with my persona as injecting gratuitous images of beautiful women into everyday baseball-politico essays, let it be known:
I am not an animal.
Which is why I reach out and put my hand on the collective shoulders of Cubs fans everywhere who are mourning the loss of the late, great Ron Santo.
Many things can be said about Mr. Santo — some good, some bad, some somewhere in between. But no one can deny this:
Ron Santo was the Chicago Cubs.
And no one loved them more than he.
From Cardinals Nation and the rest of the RSBS crew, we tip our caps to you, Number 10.
May you rest in peace,
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Classy move, Jeff. I thought you'd stay clear of MLBlogs for awhile with all of the Cubs fans in mourning. I never got to see him play, but in interviews he seemed to be as proud to be a Cub as anyone. Even his prosthetic legs had the Cub logo on them.
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I agree with Mike. Very classy of you to salute Ron Santo in all his Cubbiness.
Classy move and very well said.
This has been a sad year for baseball with the loss of a lot of greats.


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"24" actor Kiefer Sutherland has announced plans to release a country album this summer along with a tour supporting what will be his debut album. Check out some other musically inclined actors who have actually been in bands and see if you know the names of their bands.
Johnny Depp
Depp (right) teamed up with Aerosmith's Joe Perry (left) and Alice Cooper (center) to form the rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires in 2015. The band made its debut at the Roxy on Hollywood's Sunset Strip in September 2015, the same month it released its self-titled debut album. The band, seen here performing a tribute to Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister at the 2016 Grammys, has also announced its first concert tour, set to launch in May 2016.
Russell Crowe
Crowe's fronted two bands, including 30 Odd Foot of Grunts, which disbanded in 2005, and The Ordinary Fear of God (pictured).
Bruce Willis
Willis has been in several bands, including The Bruce Willis Blues Band and The Accelerators (the latter of which was formerly known as The Blue Devils), seen here performing for soldiers near Mosul, Iraq, on Sept. 25, 2003.
Corey Feldman
Feldman's band used to be known as Corey Feldman's Truth Movement but as of late has gone simply by Truth Movement.
Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner has been performing with his band, Modern West, since 2007, including this acoustic show at U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr in Germany on March 20, 2010.
Kevin Bacon (with his brother Michael as The Bacon Brothers)
Bacon and his brother, Michael Bacon, have been recording music and touring as The Bacon Brothers since 1995.
Jeff Bridges
While many people know Jeff Bridges did his own singing for his Oscar-winning role in "Crazy Heart" and on the soundtrack, not many know he has his own touring band, The Jeff Bridges Band.
Billy Bob Thornton
Thornton has described the sound of The Boxmasters, which he has fronted since 2007, as "electric hillbilly music."
Zooey Deschanel
Deschanel has shown off her singing talent onscreen in the movie "Elf" and her TV series "New Girl," but she also is one-half, along with M. Ward, of the band She & Him.
Jared Leto
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Keanu Reeves
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Dennis Quaid
In addition to his acting, including roles in such movies as "Innerspace," "The Right Stuff" and "The Big Easy," Quaid also is a musician and plays on the side with his band, the Sharks.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Going by her first and middle name of Jada Koren, Pinkett Smith launched her music career in 2002, when she helped create the metal band Wicked Wisdom, for which she is a singer and songwriter.
Juliette Lewis
Lewis fronted the rock band Juliette and the Licks from 2003 until they disbanded in 2009. She continues to record and tour under her own name, including her first full-length solo album "Terra Incognita" in 2009.
Steve Martin
Martin began playing banjo at 17 and incorporated the instrument into his stand-up act. After a Grammy-winning bluegrass solo album in 2009, he joined up with the Steep Canyon Rangers for 2011's "Rare Bird Alert." In April 2013, he joined up with fellow Texas native Edie Brickell for the album "Love Has Come For You."
Steven Seagal
The action star plays the guitar and has recorded two albums, including 2006's "Mojo Priest," which featured his band, Thunderbox. Seagal and the band spent the summer of 2006 touring in support of the album.
Jason Schwartzman
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Adam Brody
Brody (far left), best known as Seth Cohen on "The O.C.," plays drums for the indie rock band Big Japan, which also features fellow actor Bret Harrison (second from right), known for his work on comedies such as "Grounded for Life," "Reaper" and "Breaking In."
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The very popular Paramore 'Ice Cream' t-shirt that was available last summer has been restocked with a limited quantity. The design was created by our friend Charlavail and is available once again in The Fueled By Ramen Webstore. Click HERE to order yours now!
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Our good friend Chris Martin hung out with A Rocket To The Moon a couple weekends ago at SunFest in West Palm Beach, Florida where the band played with Third Eye Blind, Girl Talk and The Fray. Click HERE to check out a huge gallery of Chris' photos from the shows.
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This morning Fun. performed an acoustic cover of Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used To Know' for BBC's Radio 1 Live Lounge in London. 5,000 miles away, Hayley Williams of Paramore sang with the band via digital transmission from a studio in Los Angeles. This is the first time Radio 1 has had a performance from two artists in separate studios. Listen to their version above. What do you think?
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Fun. will be performing at this year's MTV Movie Awards on Sunday, June 3rd and the band is giving away a pair of tickets for one lucky fan and a guest to attend this year's award show! To enter, just click HERE and sign up for the band's newsletter by Friday, May 18th! Good luck!
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Youth Artwork Display in Hebert Gallery
More than 130 students from seven area schools are displaying their artwork at the Hebert Gallery in Bluefield State College's Student Union. The students are participants in the third annual Youth Artsmen Exhibit, sponsored by BSC.
Students from Princeton High School, Princeton Junior High School, Bluefield High School, Graham High School, Knob Elementary, Straley Elementary, and Melrose Elementary took part in the exhibit, which features more than 200 works of art.


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The giant African land snail is generally seen as a pest as these snails will eat almost anything vegetarian that they can find and have proven to be quite destructive when around crops and wild flowers. Giant African land snails are also known to carry parasites and are illegal to keep as pets in some countries such as the USA.
The giant African land snail is native to humid, forest areas but can today be found in agricultural areas, coast land, natural forest, planted forests, shrublands, urban areas, and wetlands. The giant African land snail is seen to be highly invasive species and large colonies of land snails can be formed from just one individual.
Giant African land snails have both male and female reproductive organs. Although giant African land snails primarily mate with one another, in more isolated regions the giant African land snail is capable of reproducing by itself. Giant African land snail lay around 6 clutches of eggs every year, laying an average of 200 eggs per clutch. Around 90% of snail hatchings survive meaning that a snail free area can quickly become infested.
Giant African land snails are active during the night and spend the daytime hours safely buried underground. Giant African land snails reach their adult size by the time they are 6 months old and although their growth rate slows at this point, giant African land snails never stop growing. Most giant African land snail reach between 5 and 6 years of age but some giant African land snail individuals have been known to be more than 10 years old.
During periods of extreme drought, the giant African land snail goes into aestivation (summer sleep). The giant African land snail seals itself inside it's shell to retain water and giant African land snails do this about 3 times a year, depending on the areas in which they inhabit.


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Regional Brewery Spotlight: Island Brews and Chews Craft Beer Festival in Charleston, SC
We're down to the single digits, folks! Only 5 days until the first-ever Island Brews and Chews Craft Beer Festival takes over Isle of Palms, and everybody's anticipating the exceptional beer variety from our visiting breweries. From Asheville, North Carolina to Brooklyn, New York, these buzz worthy brewers will be mixing things up in Charleston this Columbus Day weekend…
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Brooklyn Brewery, founded by former Associated Press correspondent Steve Hindy and neighbor Tom Potter, is highly regarded as one of the top craft beer producers in the world. Since opening the brewery in 1988, the inventive and collaborative Brooklyn Brewmasters have been working around the clock brewing flavorful year-round, seasonal and specialty beers out of their Williamsburg, Brooklyn facility.
Featured Brews:
- Brooklyn Post Road Pumpkin Ale
Hundreds of pounds of pumpkins are blended into the mash of each batch, creating a beer with an orange amber color, warm pumpkin aroma, biscuit malt center, and crisp finish.
Pairing chew: Westphalia Ham and Mascarpone Mac & Cheese
- Brooklyn Oktoberfest
Brewed from the finest German malt and hops, Brooklyn Oktoberfest is true to the original style, full-bodied and malty, with a bready aroma and light, brisk hop bitterness.
Pairing chew: Sopprasetta, Bresaola, Genoa and Gruyere Muffaletta pressed with Olive and Pepperoncini Tapenade
Live. Relax. Savor. That's the life motto of Savannah, Georgia based Coastal Empire Brewing Company. Launched the first night of Savannah's inaugural Craft Beer Week in 2011, the distillery saw immediate praise when less than a week later the Savannah Brown Ale took home first place in the People's Choice Award. The rest is history…
Featured Brews:
- Coastal Empire Savannah Brown Ale
Crafted with a rich malt flavor, and balanced by a crisp hop finish, this American brown ale has aromas and flavors of roasted nuts, chocolate and citrus.
Pairing chew: Duck and Chorizo Cassoulet with Asiago Cheese
- Coastal Empire Tybee Island Blonde
A Kolsch German style ale, this blonde has a light floral aroma and a mild hop bitterness.
Pairing chew: Local Seafood and Shellfish Stew with Garlic Crostini
Operating out of Asheville, North Carolina—an acclaimed East Coast hub of the dynamic beer industry—Highland Brewing Company began rolling out its first kegs in 1994, as a tribute to the Scots-Irish settlers of North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains. Since then, the craft brewery has expanded with a brewing capacity of over 50,000 barrels a year…with room to grow.
Featured Brews:
- Highland Oatmeal Porter
A unique Highland creation, this robust beer is black in color, very malty with hints of chocolate roasted flavor and a well-balanced hop character.
Pairing chew: Sliced Smoked Brisket, Honey BBQ, Mini Kaiser Roll
- Highland Gaelic Ale
This flagship beer is a deep amber-colored American ale, featuring a rich malty body. Cascade and Willamette hops add a complex hop flavor and aroma for a balanced finish that brings both malty sweetness and delicate hop bitterness.
Pairing chew: Grilled Chicken Chili, Smoked Jalapeno
Lonerider Brewery opened its Raleigh, North Carolina doors in 2009 with a beer and a dream. Known for its "ales for outlaws," Lonerider produces beers with quality ingredients, holding highest honors from the Great American Beer Festival.
Featured Brews:
- Lonerider Sweet Josie Brown Ale
This American brown ale is a complex beer balancing a nice hop bitterness with a generous amount of chocolate and aromatic malts.
Pairing chew: Sliced Smoked Brisket, Honey BBQ, Mini Kaiser Roll
- Lonerider Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen
This German-style hefeweizen features a rich, banana-clove nose and refreshing dry finish.
Pairing chew: Grilled Chicken Chili, Smoked Jalapeno
Thomas Creek Brewery is proud to be the Upstate's premier microbrewery. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Thomas Creek has been favored by beer enthusiasts across the southeast and beyond.
Featured Brews:
- Thomas Creek Appalachian Amber
Full-bodied, crisp and refreshing American Amber Ale with a malty flavor, rich caramel color, smokey notes and a smooth aromatic finish.
Pairing chew: Cheese Tortellini with Sundried Tomato Sauce Busting with Basil and Oregano
- Thomas Creek Castaway Chocolate Orange IPA
Crisp and citrusy, this India Pale Ale derives its atypical dark copper brown color from malted chocolate wheat. Heavily hopped, its bitterness blends with the dark chocolate flavors of the cocoa nibs added during fermentation. Those subtle chocolate notes are further enhanced by additions of bitter orange peel and dry hopping with Citra.
Pairing chew: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and Candied Pecans
Sound incredible? Taste the difference this Saturday, October 12 at Wild Dunes Resort's inaugural Charleston craft beer festival at Palm Cove Pool. View beer festival event details & ticket prices, and join the festival social conversation with the event hashtag #islandbrewfest.
What's more, listen to the tunes of Charleston's celebrated band "Not So Serious" as you enjoy your brews and chews.
Turn the beer festival into a long Columbus holiday weekend with our Charleston, SC Island Brews and Chews Craft Beer Festival Package starting at $219 per night.
Call 843.886.6000 to purchase tickets + overnight package.
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Environmentalists are re-cycling a television ad imploring the state Senate to kill a bill that would overhaul Wisconsin's mining regulations.
The GOP introduced a bill last year that was designed to help Gogebic Taconite open an iron mine near Lake Superior. Opponents warned the bill would lead to devastating pollution. The proposal failed by one vote in the Senate in March.
Republicans introduced a new bill in January that closely mirrors the first plan.
The League of Conservation Voters announced Thursday it was running an ad statewide saying the bill would expose families to deadly chemicals and asking people to call senators and tell them to stop the measure.
The bill's author, Republican Sen. Tom Tiffany, said the group is lying about the bill.
The group ran the same ad during debate on last year's bill. Gogebic Taconite officials dismissed the ad then as fear-mongering.


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I am very happy to report that my son has continued to improve his nursing technique! I am no longer sore from feedings, and he seems to "drain the breast" very fast now! I pump after feedings but don't get barely a drop, so that is good news--right? He is emptying the breast well.
I am still supplementing though. I am afraid to let it go! I have bumped the supplements down by 1oz per feeding. I am trying to do things gradually as suggested by Kellymom.com. I love that site!
Anyway--here is my question: I have heard that if your child empties the breast well, if you are pumping to increase supply, it is best to do so in between feedings.
HOWEVER--I have also been advised to pump right after a feeding.
Which is best? I don't really want to spend my entire life hooked up to my double pumps, if you know what I mean! I am eating oatmeal everyday and drinking fenugreek tea as well--I am PRAYING to increase my supply. I would REALLY like to go back to exclusive BFing.
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is a Czech style pilsener with a refreshing crispness from noble hops and a rich, malty finish. 'Blue Paddle' refers to the implement our warehouse manager's Grandma once used to lovingly paddle his a** when she caught him stealing sips of her beer. With more body than a traditional Belgian pils, Blue Paddle is reflective of Europe's finest pilseners.
is a Czech style pilsener with a refreshing crispness from noble hops and a rich, malty finish.
The high oil content of the yellowfin, poached medium rare in olive oil infused with rosemary, makes this fish dish very meaty. The crisp hops in the pilsner stand up great to the rosemary, cleansing the palate with every bite, while not overpowering the delicate fish. Sweet malts complement the natural sugars in the beets and the earthiness in the mushrooms. The orange butter smooths the hops while perfectly complementing the beets, rosemary and mushrooms.
The pilsener style is clean, allowing for a wide variety of choices. So I choose Gruyere and a little-known sheep's milk cheese called Garrotxa. They are perfect in allowing the light crispness of the brew to come through while cutting the nuttiness of the cheeses.
When thinking about what to pair with Blue Paddle, I really felt like it could go with almost anything. So I tried to think where BP lands in the beer spectrum. It's light in color, but has an aggressive bitterness & body that is very refreshing. To stand up to this I thought a thick gravy would be perfect. As a vegetarian brewer, I naturally went with a nutritional yeast gravy. Nutritional yeast is basically brewing yeast that is washed of its bitterness & killed (because live yeast is more of a nutrient sponge than a nutrient donor), then dried. It is commonly found at your local co-op bulk section.
Sticking with the vegetarian theme, I though seitan would be a perfect protein source for this food pairing. Like beer, seitan is made from grains. The flour of wheat is made into a dough & then the starch is washed away, leaving behind the high protein seitan. One of my favorite quick fixes is marinating seitan with soy sauce & sesame seeds then browning them up for a savory snack. This also happens to make a great meal with some veggies & rice, smothered with gravy & of course, a Blue Paddle Pilsener.
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- Solid Wood Construction
Our reformers and combination systems are made of premium hardwood provided by nature. We are the only major manufacturer to use solid wood. The unique characteristics and subtle variations in grain and color are important elements in our designs. Solid wood will not behave like veneered plywood. It is dynamic; it expands and contracts. We have taken this movement into account in both design and function which results in an organic, "living" piece that gains character over time.
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To ensure a satin smooth finish our craftsmen apply three sandings and four coats of environmentally friendly, water-based lacquer.
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Weddings & Events in the Berkshires
Wedding PackagesCranwell offers a variety of wedding reception packages to suit your style and time of year. All packages include at minimum:
• Complimentary wedding suites on the evening of your wedding
• Hors d'oeuvre selections based on package type
• Dinner selections based on package type
• Champagne toast
• Special room rates for overnight wedding guests
• Complimentary First Anniversary Overnight Stay
View our Wedding Packages.
Escape to Cranwell for a wedding and honeymoon weekened in one with our unique Elopement Package. Click here for details.
Spectacular Weddings…Value DatesEven if you just started to plan last minute, your dream wedding can still be spectacular at Cranwell Resort. Take advantage of last minute availability for the following 2016 dates and we'll customize a wedding package that will look like your event was planned for years. Plus with our preferred guest room prices, your wedding guests will enjoy a weekend to remember.
For available 2016 Value Dates please contact our Wedding Sales Manager, Megan Hajduk, at (413) 881-1676.
Wedding FAQsDo I need to make an appointment to view the property?
Yes. To ensure that you have the Wedding Sales Manager present to show you the event spaces, available guest rooms and answer any questions.
Can we host our Ceremony and Wedding Reception onsite?
We can accommodate ceremonies for up to 180 guests on our Mansion Front Lawn or in our Mansion Ballroom. As the bride & groom you choose the location you feel will work best for your wedding day and guests.
What is your maximum capacity for hosting a wedding?
We can accommodate up to 180 guests in our Mansion Ballroom with a band for and up to 200 guests with a DJ
Will more than one wedding take place at a time?
We do have numerous event spaces that can host either intimate or large wedding receptions. For example, if there is a wedding in the ballroom there is a chance that either in the afternoon there would be an event in the ballroom or later in the evening there would be an intimate wedding in our Sunroom & Boardroom.
Can we hold a wedding date without a deposit?
You can hold a date for 2 weeks at no cost. During this 2 week hold time if another couple is interested in the same wedding date and is willing to do a contract, you will have 72 hours to make a decision if you want a contract or release the date.
If we decide to book, what is the deposit and what is an acceptable payment?
If you choose to book your wedding with us, your initial deposit is 25% of your contracted Food & Beverage minimum. As for payment, we accept cash, check and major credit cards. If you pay by Check or Cash, we will still require keeping a credit card on file.
How is the Food & Beverage Minimum calculated? And are there any dates that have a required minimum?
It's calculated by taking the estimated number of guests at your wedding multiplied by the package cost per person. For example, if you have 100 guests and your package cost is $139 per person your minimum would be $13,900.
For the months of May, June, September and October there is a minimum contracted Food & Beverage of $20,000 for a Saturday night.
Can I provide any outside food and beverage for my wedding?
All food and beverage must be provided by Cranwell with the exception of favors and wedding cake.
If this is an ethnic wedding (IE Kosher, Indian, etc.) we will discuss pricing options separately as these are services that we cannot provide onsite due to specific requirements within the religion or ethnic backgrounds.
Do you offer wedding menu tastings?
We host wedding tastings two times a year and depending on when your wedding date is booked, we will provide information about the tasting dates.
I have specific menu ideas that I would like to use, does the resort customize menu items?
We welcome the opportunity to try new menu selections provided by the bride and groom.
Do you offer vendor meals?
Yes. They are $30 per vendor.
Do you offer children's meals at a discounted cost?
Children's menus are available. Pricing is as follows:
0-5 years old: Free
6-12 years old: $25 per child
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We have specialty children's menus upon request.
Do you use any locally grown products?
Yes. We use as much farm to table products as possible from local vendors. If you have specific questions or requirements for your wedding, please contact your Wedding Sales Manager.
We are also looking to host a Rehearsal Dinner onsite, can you handle these and if so where?
We have numerous event spaces on property that could work to host either additional wedding event. Our most popular event space for the Rehearsal Dinner is our Meadow View Barn located across the street from our main Mansion and can accommodate up to 150 guests along with a large deck and fire pit.
What are the options for a Farewell Brunch?
We have our Music Room Brunch buffet which works perfect and has an array of options for every guest. The price is currently $24.95 per person plus taxes and gratuities. If you have over 50 guests, we suggest doing a private brunch buffet in a separate part of the mansion and the pricing can range between $19.95-$25.95 pending menu options.
Do you have onsite Wedding Planners and coordinators or can we bring our own?
We have a dedicated onsite Wedding Coordinator the day of your wedding along with the Wedding Sales Manager. Both will work with you in the planning process and we can provide exact services that we provide to determine if you would prefer bringing on a contracted Wedding Planner from an outside company.
Do I have to use your vendors or can I bring my own?
We do have a Recommended Vendor List to assist you in planning your wedding, however, you are more than welcome to utilize your own licensed and insured vendors.
Do you offer discounted rates for overnight accommodations for our guests?
We offer special discounted rates for your wedding guests. The actual discount is based on the season and availability. There is a two night minimum for weddings hosted in May-October.
How do my guests make room reservations from the block of rooms I am holding?
Room Reservations can be made by contacting our Reservations department, Monday-Sunday from 8-5 PM unless otherwise specified by your Wedding Sales Manager.
Can I reserve Spa Treatments, Golf tee Times and Tennis to entertain my guests?
We suggest contacting these departments directly and can provide the direct phone numbers.
Wedding & Banquet VenuesOur historic hilltop resort offers some of the most versatile event space in the Berkshires.
- Gilded Age Mansion, circa 1894
- Outdoor covered Rose Terrace with spectacular views of the surrounding hills
- Historic, newly-renovated Ballroom with scenic views through 16-foot high windows
- Outdoor tented event on our Mansion front lawn
- Contemporary Meadow View set amidst surrounding woods with terrace, intimate dining room and spacious "Barn" for casual rehearsal dinners, or cook-outs
- Elegant Mansion dining rooms for rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches
- Stunning outdoor ceremony space
Wedding AmenitiesCranwell Resort features wedding services and amenities to make your special day an unforgettable experience.
- Original cuisine from award-winning chefs
- Creative menu design and wine pairing
- Make-up & styling either in the salon or your wedding suite the day of your wedding
- 114 luxury guest rooms & suites for guests
- Complementary guest parking
- Preferred vendors recommendations
- Professional banquet staff to oversee your event
- Chiavari chairs, gift & cake tables, ivory linens, stemware, china, glass-enclosed tea light votive candles
Wedding Salon ServicesWedding Hair and Image Design Consultation Packages are available year round. Our professional staff can provide these services in the spa or in your Wedding Suite. Please call our bridal consultant at (413) 881-0729 for further information.
Social EventsFamilies, friends and classmates make use of our breathtaking setting, expert service, and perfect location for memorable Berkshires social events. An ideal resort for birthday and anniversary parties, family and school reunions, bar & bat mitzvahs, our professional event coordinators will help you tailor an event suited to any occasion.
No other destination in the Berkshires offers a combination of these modern resort amenities with a spectacular setting and historic ambiance.
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At the girls golf state meet held at SUNY Delhi on June 7-8, Fallsburg sophomore Madison Levine (95-95-190) was 60th while junior Danielle Stratton (93-110-203) tied for 70th. One week prior in the boys golf state meet held at Cornell, Sullivan West's Drew Billard (86-84-170) tied for 59th.
At Monticello's Senior Night celebration, Shane Jackson and Haley Heins were this year's recipients of the coveted Mayor's Cup. Shane Jackson scored 57 touchdowns in his football career, lead the indoor track team to the Sullivan County championship this year, Shane was also a part of the boys outdoor track and field team's Division III track championship this year, and has set or tied four school records during his outdoor track and career as well as being a part of several scholar athlete teams. Haley Heins was the Section 9 Alpine Ski female champion the past two years, leading her team to Division and Sectional championships during her ski career. Haley also was a sectional qualifier for girls golf as well as a member of several scholar athlete teams.


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Thanksgiving is coming and I was wondering what everyone is doing. I'm probally going to have a big family gathering. How about you?
I'm hunting a giant boar to eat with my older brother before he kills the family.
just a regular family dinner & some movies & get ready to black friday
Stay in my box in regret as usual...
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I'm hunting a giant boar to eat with my older brother before he kills the family.
I see what you did there.
OT: Going to three Thanksgivings, then getting ready to work a 16 hour shift at my job on Black Friday. Retail sucks camel ****.
wake up,get high,not eat breakfast(have the munchies like a son of a *****)then right as im about to eat smoke some more (doubling my munchies) and then eating everything i ****ing see
same, family eating good food, maybe a movie
I'm smoking a turkey...it might take like 6 hours, so I'll probably do it the day before since my family doesn't like to gather for long.
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There are more waste dumping facilities now than in the past, so now the traffic of waste haulers has dispersed to regions that previously didn't have as much of it. McMullen County Sheriff Emmett Shelton is seeing more activity in that county; meanwhile, Live Oak County isn't seeing any of it, according to Live Oak County Sheriff Larry Busby.
Dr. John Ockels, director of the Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center, said very few cities and counties are aware this is a state criminal law. Ockels also said local government has a major role in enforcing these laws but thinks there is nothing they can do to protect their citizens.
Ockels said any oil and gas waste disposed of in an unauthorized site constitutes a health risk. He said the most common definition of a health risk is a "health nuisance" in the Texas Health and Safety Code 341.013-c.
"Drilling mud and cuttings spilled on a public road actually can result in a death from the related traffic accident," Ockels wrote in an email to The Progress. "Any form of oil and gas waste dumped into or adjacent to water in the state (in violation of permits) can easily pollute that water and render it unfit for use, which is not only a health risk but a risk to the economy of the state. These are local enforcement issues."
If permit violations result in water pollution, it becomes a crime. But it's up to local governments to enforce the law, according to Ockels.
He believes all leaking and spilling occurs when haulers don't follow the provisions of their Railroad Commission-issued waste haulers permit.
"The haulers most likely to do this are smaller, undercapitalized individuals and companies hauling this waste just to make a quick dollar," Ockels wrote to The Progress. "Every major oil and gas operator I've met wants this waste to be properly carried and correctly disposed, but smaller, undercapitalized entities may not share these goals. Larger operators are often themselves from Texas and may even live in the area where the wells are drilled and operated. They certainly have no interest in being a bad neighbor to their fellow citizens; they strongly prefer extracting oil and gas resources in as responsible and clean a method as possible."
Ockels attributed improper hauling and disposal of waste to local cities and counties not doing their part to control oil gas waste disposal laws. He said the Railroad Commission has administrative enforcement responsibilities and the Texas Legislature assigned criminal enforcement to local cities and counties.
"Given the resources that the Legislature has allocated to the Railroad Commission for administrative enforcement and the growth of the oil and gas industry in our state, it is simply no longer adequate for local governments not to step up to their responsibilities for enforcing state criminal laws," Ockels wrote to The Progress. "They have a vital role to play in keeping their communities safe and clean."


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