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TriMedia Squirts capture NIHL regular season title with win, tie
MARQUETTE – A tie and a win over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds the weekend of Jan. 19-20 enabled the TriMedia Squirt AA Sentinels hockey team to capture the Northern International Hockey League regular season title with a 14-2-4 record.
The first game ended in a 3-3 tie, with Sentinels netminder Preston Maki stopping 17 shots. Brayden Stannard led the offense with a goal and an assist, with Ethan Sellers and Cooper Anderson adding the other two markers. Jacob Peterson collected two helpers, while Hogan Nemetz and Evan Kroll recorded one assist each.
The Sentinels' offense picked up in the second game as the local icers won, 8-1. Peterson led the scoring with a hat trick and an assist, while Stannard chipped in two goals and two assists. Nemetz added two goals and Sellers scored once. Anderson had four assists, while Kroll, Lucas Guertin, Jacob Hendrickson and Ryan McCoy came up with one apiece for TriMedia (31-12-6 overall). Maki turned away 28 Greyhound attempts.
The Sentinels and Greyhounds also met for one additional non-league game, with the Greyhounds winning 7-1. The lone Sentinels' goal was notched by Ansel Frost, with assists from Anderson and Stannard. Maki stopped 33 shots.
A trip to Green Bay Jan. 12-13 proved fruitful for TriMedia. The Sentinels swept the Green Bay Bobcats, 9-1, 5-0 and 5-2.
In the first contest, TriMedia goaltender Maki made 11 saves. Providing offensive support was Anderson, with three goals and two assists; Stannard with two markers and three helpers; and Joseph Luke with two tallies and an assist. Peterson added a pair of goals; Andrew Fedrizzi recorded three assists; and Frost and Guertin each posted a helper.
The second game saw Maki register the shutout in goal with 14 stops.
Stannard led the offense with four goals, with Anderson adding the other tally. Sellers collected three assists, with Peterson and Guertin each adding a helper.
In Game 3, Maki turned away 10 shots for TriMedia (30-11-5). Anderson notched two more goals, with Stannard, Frost and Fedrizzi contributing one marker each. Stannard, Fedrizzi, Guertin and Kroll tallied one assist apiece.
Hockey Central goes
A busy week (Jan. 14-20) for the Hockey Central Pee Wee B hockey team saw the squad go 4-1-1.
Hockey Central split with Marquette Superiorland Kiwanis by identical 2-0 scores.
Tyler Blight scored a goal and aaddedan assist for Hockey Central in its victory. Jacob Johnson added a marker and Kyle Michelson made 19 saves for the shutout. Soren Higgins came up with 12 stops for Kiwanis.
In the Hockey Central loss, Jon Jason and Karsten Kamps each posted a goal and an assist for Kiwanis. Tim Muladore and Collin Fure each contributed a helper. Higgins came up with 15 saves for Kiwanis, while Michelson made 18 stops in the loss.
Hockey Central then defeated the Marquette Wells Fargo U14 girls, 8-1 and 12-1.
In the opener, Russ Modell notched three goals and an assist. Muladore and Gaetano Cammarata added a pair of markers and a helper. David Storm picked up a goal and two assists; Jason and Higgins each collected a helper; and Kamps made six saves in net. Lexi Anderson, with an assist from Lexi Rabitaille, scored for Wells Fargo. Netminder Briana Holman came up with 24 saves.
In the second game, Jason posted three goals and four assists. Cammarata added two goals and three helpers; Kamps two goals and two helpers; and Tre Locke chipped in a goal and an assist. Also, Fure and Braedyn Locke each had a goal and an assist; Muladore chipped in a single marker; and Brendan McCoy picked up an assist. Higgins made seven saves.
Julia Johnson scored for the girls, with Lexi White and Kara Salo collecting helpers. Holman came up with 28 stops.
Hockey Central also toppled Negaunee Iron Range, 4-2, behind two goals and an assist by both Cammarata and Jason. Muladore recorded a single helper. For Negaunee, Hudson Uren had a goal and an assist; Hayden Mann scored; and Chad Pohlman, Ander Sorenson and Luke Hubbard posted helpers. Higgins made 12 stops for the win; Nolan Corwin came up with 18 saves in the loss.
Hockey Central also skated to a 1-1 tie with Marquette McDonald's. Cammarata notched the lone goal, with an assist going to Jason.
Hunter Whitaker scored for McDonald's. Higgins recorded nine saves; Braden Golisek turned aside 23 shots for McDonald's.
Marquette City
Insurance Pee Wee AA
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A two-game set with visiting Eagle River (Wis.) Jan. 19 at Lakeview Arena left the Marquette City Insurance Pee Wee AA hockey Sentinels with 8-3 and 8-4 victories.
In the first game, Luke Beerman and Nate Bordson each scored twice , while Tanner Phillips, Reece Fortner, Daunte Fortner and Kobie Guidebeck also dented the twine.
Bordson assisted on three goals and Daunte Fortner two. Phillips, Reece Fortner, Guidebeck and Carter Peterson added one helper apiece.
Dylan Sibilsky turned aside 26 shots in net to earn the win.
In the second game, Daunte Fortner tallied a three- goal hat trick and Peterson added his first two goals on the season as the Sentinels won, 8-4.
Bordson and Phillips each added a goal and two assists; Beerman contributed a goal and an assist; and Reece Fortner chipped in an assist.
Tyler Bergwall made 19 saves for the City Insurance (36-13-2).
Marquette mBank
On Jan. 20, the Marquette mBank girls hockey team swept the Iron River Ice Hawks, 8-1 and 4-0.
Brooke Swajanen led the scoring with the first three goals of the day and a goal in the second game.
Other mBank scorers were Freya Holferty, Amanda Grey and Lauryn Folker – all with two goals and an assist; Faith Martin with a marker and two helpers; Hailey Peterson with a tally and an assist; and Taylor Swajanen and Annie Boyer with one helper apiece.
Netminder Hanna Riesland was in goal for mBank (no saves available).
Legion goes 1-1-1
A three-game set with the host Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario, Canada) minor Greyhounds Jan. 19-20 left the Marquette American Legion Bantam AA hockey team with a 1-1-1 record.
Coach Brian Nebel's Legion icers dropped their first game, 2-1. Kristian Jackson notched the Marquette squad's lone goal (unassisted), while Travis Cameron made 23 saves in net. The Soo's Barrett Boyonski came up with 18 stops.
Legion won its next game, 4-2, over the Soo behind goals by Alister Henderson, Joe Phillips, Spencer DenBeste and Jackson (power play, empty net goal).
Assists were recorded by DenBeste, Justin Hendrickson, Shane Ring, Nick Bink, Chris LeMire and Aydin Frost.
Jack Eyler turned aside 28 shots and Cameron eight for Legion; Matthew Reid made 21 saves for the Soo.
Legion (21-22-8) then posted a 2-2 tie with the Greyhounds, erasing a 2-0 deficit with a pair of third period goals.
Jackson and Phillips dented the twine for Marquette, with helpers going to Henderson, Tristan Ashbrook, Donny Schultz and Jackson.
Cameron came up with 32 saves; Boyonski made 16 stops for the Soo.


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Wrong targets
By MARY CAREY
Since the horrendous Newtown shootings, once again guns are being targeted as villains. Guns are only tools; people kill people.
I am both a gun enthusiast and supporter of the right to bear arms; however, I do support a ban on assault weapons. I see no reason why the average citizen needs assault weapons or 30 bullet clips.
While we're at it, should we ban knives? You might be surprised to learn that the same day as the Newtown shootings 22 children were stabbed by a mentally ill person in China. Should we ban cars? Many people are killed or maimed by drunk, suicidal or incompetent drivers.
It makes no sense to me to penalize registered gun owners. Registered gun owners are law-abiding citizens. If you don't believe me, I suggest you go through the process to get a pistol permit in New York state; it's not easy. I believe that if all the states adopted laws as stringent as those in our state, there would be less gun violence in this country. There will always be mentally ill people or criminals that will find a way to skirt the laws and they are the people who should be targeted by laws and law enforcement.
In my opinion, mental illness and the decline of moral standards are the biggest impetus for senseless shootings. Am I the only one that is concerned with what appears to be increasing numbers of mentally ill persons?
I'm not talking about depression here; I'm talking about serious personality disorders up to and including the true sociopath. Some of these illnesses can be treated, such as schizophrenia, but only if the afflicted either voluntarily takes medication or can be compelled to take medications hence my support of Kendra's law.
Considering all the money spent on various diseases of the body, isn't it time we made mental disease a priority? Do our medical professionals know why one person is mentally ill and the next is not? Is it all brain chemicals? What defines mental illness anyway? It seems to me that sometimes it's just a catch all to classify anyone that is a bit different and yet often the seriously mentally ill seem to fall through the cracks.
As to moral standards, parents need to be vigilant in censoring what their children are exposed to at young ages and they need to take the time to teach empathy, compassion and kindness. Institutions such as churches can only do so much without the reinforcement of standards set in the homes of children. It seems to me to be common sense that exposing developing minds to violent movies and games is just plain wrong and helps to desensitize them to violence.
There was much ado recently about the names and addresses of registered gun owners being published in one of the counties in New York state. Publishing this information is a gross invasion of privacy and could potentially target those owners for possible burglary attempts and theft of weapons. On the other hand, if I were moving into a neighborhood and such a list was available, I'd want to live next door to a registered gun owner because I would know that person abides by the laws and could possibly protect me given the right circumstances.
Laws should focus on the lawbreakers.
Mary Carey is a Brocton resident.

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From what I've learned over the past year, I know that placement and balance along with proper filtering is what really makes up the majority of a good sounding mix. Effects are there for enhancement purposes and are indeed very important.. but not my biggest hurdle.
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There are many ways to add your strength to the Forest ... below is a list of current tasks that need doing and the person to contact about them. Please speak up if there are tasks you think need done.
Artists Facilities:
Offer support to the woodwork and tools team, helping tidy and organise tools. - Speak to Rachel or Jude - tools@theforest
Research soundproofing possibilities for The Cave. - speak to Grant or Nix - cave@theforest
Research possibilities of S/H pianos on freecycle - ebay - ect. - speak to Julie or Nix - sound@theforest
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help with the construction of the new Screen-print Facility - speak to Stevie screenprint@theforest
Front of House:
Help with the house plants in the cafe - speak with Kata or Cornelia foh@theforest
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Actionroom and Hall doors.
Masonry out front.
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There are always Artists Opportunities within the FoH. ... Decorating tables, Designing and making lighting, painting murals, sourcing and restoring furniture, ... and so much more. Speak to Kata or Cornelia - foh@theforest or if about painting, then Nix - paint@theforest
Cafe & Events
Help with the distribution of posters and promotional materials. speak with Ilaria events@theforest
General Forest:
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there are many wee building and carpentry/joinery tasks to do! if you got the time and skills -- speak to Nix - paint@theforest
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2008 PARALYMPIC GAMES: Bizzell Cruises to Silver in 200m
"I lost my leg a year and five months ago in a motorcycle accident, so it's unbelievable that I'm here competing," said an elated Bizzell.
No stranger to the track, Bizzell was an All American at McMurry University (Abilene, Texas) until his lost his leg below the knee.
Bizzell finished behind South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius who claimed the gold in 21.67.
U.S. teammates Casey Tibbs (San Diego, Calif.) and Danny Andrews (Tucson, Ariz.) finished in fourth (23.40) and fifth (23.54) place, respectively.
Another highlight of the day included a new personal best performance by 14-year-old Chelsea McClammer (Benton City, Wash.), the youngest member of the U.S. Paralympic Team. McClammer dropped 12 seconds in the women's 800m prelim (T54) which qualified her for tomorrow's finals. After the race, she talked about her strategy moving forward.
"I'm going to try and stay in the draft and set another PR," said McClammer. "Even if I don't medal, I'll just be glad to be out there with all of the other athletes and fans. It's the greatest thing just to be here."
In other U.S. finals action, Royal Mitchell (Chula Vista, Calif./Ridgeland, S.C.) finished seventh in the men's 100m (T13) with a time of 11.17.
Three-time Paralympian Jill Kennedy (Charlottesville, Va.) finished in sixth in the women's discus (F40) throwing 20.89m.
Robyn Stawski (Tampa, Fla.) finished 14th in the women's javelin (F33/34-52/53) with a best throw measuring 11.50m and 849 points.
Josh Roberts (Morris, Ala.) finished in seventh in the men's 100m (T52) final in 19.88.
Peter Gottwald (West Chester, Pa.) finished the men's 1500m (T13) in tenth place in 4:16.59.
Josh George (Champaign, Ill.) just narrowly missed the bronze in the men's 200m final (F53), coming in fourth in 26.98.
U.S. Semifinal Results
- Women's 200m (T37)/final - Sabra Hawkes (Rockport, Mass.) - 32.36 (6)
- Women's 800m (T54)/prelim - Chelsea McClammer (Benton City, Wash.) - 1:57.09 (q), Tatyana McFadden (Clarksville, Md.) - 1:56.56 (Q)
Competition Schedule - Sunday, September 14
Session One
9:00 Men's Discus (F53/54)/final - Scot Severn (Caro, Mich.)
9:05 Men's 200m (T12)/prelim - Josiah Jamison (Chula Vista, Calif./Vance, S.C.)
10:00 Women's 200m (T53)/prelim - Anjali Forber-Pratt (Natick, Mass.), Jessica Galli (Savoy, Ill./Hillsborough, N.J.), Maggie Redden (State College, Pa./Jersey City, N.J.)
10:35 Women's 100m (T44)/prelim - April Holmes (Chula Vista, Calif./Somerdale, N.J.)
12:00 Women's 200m (T54)/prelim - Jennifer Goeckel (Seattle, Wash.), Tatyana McFadden (Clarksville, Md.)
12:39 Men's 4x400m Relay (T53/54)/prelim
Session Two
17:25 Women's 200m (T54)/final
17:33 Women's 100m (T44)/final
17:40 Men's 800m (T53)/prelim - Adam Bleakney (Champaign, Ill.), Joshua George (Champaign, Ill.)
18:16 Men's 800m (T52)/prelim - Josh Roberts (Morris, Ala.), Steven Toyoji (Tucson, Ariz.)
18:29 Men's 4x400m Relay (T53/54)/final
18:44 Women's 800m Final (T54) - Chelsea McClammer (Benton City, Wash.), Tatyana McFadden (Clarksville, Md.)Tatyana McFadden (Clarksville, Md.)
18:50 Men's High Jump (F44/46)/final - Jeff Skiba (Chula Vista, Calif./Sammamish, Wash.)
19:39 Men's 1500m (T54)/prelim - Tyler Byers (Washington, D.C.), Joshua George (Champaign, Ill.), Tony Iniguez (Aurora, Ill.)
For complete track & field competition results, visit http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRMP/ENG/Schedule/AT.shtml.
For more information or to arrange an athlete interview, please contact Beth Bourgeois at 139-1075-4847 (if calling from the U.S., dial 011 86 plus the local number).
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Re: Tutorial Requests
I need a tutorial that explains how to create models with geo fields
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I need a tutorial that explains how to create models with geo fields
Hello! I'm looking for a tutorial that teaches me how to make a dropdown menu (with multiple choises) with ruby on rails!
can anyone help me with these these tutorial?
Group event or user event
Tab Renderer
So seriously I am at that awkward stage where I'm trying to get into BDD but I'm like newb and flailing around saying "I just don't know where to start!". I've read up on Should/Rspec/Cucumber/factory_girl/Mocha/etc./etc., but still I can't quite start.
I know (or have a very strong feeling) that once a person gets over this stage it's like "how could I ever have not understood this?" I think this is why I haven't found any simple-as-dirt hold-my-hand-in-every-baby-step tutorials (that and that there not just one perfect solution, but I don't need a perfect solution just one solution to get me over the hump so I can start pulling in everything else I learn on my own.)
Does this make sense? Is there not a tutorial out there that says "ok these are the things we are going to use today, there are other things but we are using this and here we go. step 1. step 2. step 3."?
I know once I get this I'll look back at this post and say man did I sound like a big wuss, but right now I feel like I'm in the same boat that lots of people had to stand in until they finally figured out how to beat this stuff into there heads.
On a less pathetic note: This is straight from the thoughtbot training page
Writing a blog using TDD
Has anyone ever shown you, in detail, the Rails request-response lifecycle? We will.
Learn Rails in strict TDD order. Routes -> controllers -> actions, rendering -> views -> migrations -> ActiveRecord -> posts#index action -> posts#index view -> paths -> link_to -> forms -> posts#create action -> validations -> render -> errors -> flash.
This is what I would like to see somewhere... preferable without having to fly to Boston and shell out a grand.
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I am looking for a category tutorials. I want to create categories something like this.
Category 1
Category 2
And so on...
I also need to build similar article system.
Article 1
-Subarticle 2
-Subarticle 3
Article 4
Article 5
-Subarticle 6
acts_as_tree is apparently what I am looking for?
Does anyone have any tutorials. Thanks!!
I would like a very simple set up of Reddit without comments. Just voting system using AJAX and links.
A similar tutorial is here, but the codes are no longer available..
So code it?
So code it?
I have it done until this part, but there seems to be some problem moving links up and down...
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Does anyone have a nice OAuth for Twitter Tutorial? (for dummies!)
the url linked from the Twitter API page example for Ruby http://apiwiki.twitter.com/OAuth-Examples
is broken or something....
Hi all,
I want to get basic knowledge about cucumber and Rspec. so if any body know any tutorials for that pls help me.
Mithun Perera
Hi all,
I want to get basic knowledge about cucumber and Rspec. so if any body know any tutorials for that pls help me.
Mithun Perera
Episodes 155 and 159
Hi, requesting a really noob friendly tutorial. I'm completely new to Ruby on Rails and don't know where to start.
Looking for Rails tutorials which should simple & easily understand.
please post tutorial for masterview .A full example would be very useful .Thankyou in advance
I need a tutorial that explains how to create models with geo fields
I think there are a few out there already, but I'll be hitting that realm here soon. Were you looking for coverage of a specific plugin, or just geocoding in general?
I want to request a video tutorials, on how to upload and play video just like youtube for an example. or is there any tutorial on the web i can look at??
I need help using pronto, as I need it for my class project. I followed the tutorial step by step on RailsCasts and even on ASCIIcasts and it didn't work for me. I'm currently using Rails 2.3.4
here is small fast tutorial from Use case to Web System on rails >>>
http://madhukaudantha.blogspot.com/2010 -from.html
I was trying railscast 170, using Open ID and the gems it depended on are no longer working nor is it clear which of a handful of git repo's in fact work or what. I would request a recent working fully documented tutorial using Open ID + Authlogic such that we can keep up
want to know about railroad.How it maintain.
railroad design
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Winter 2002
Volume 6 Number 2
Dr. Lauren
Last February I had a dream. I dreamt I was riding along Highway One in California in a white convertible, with a dog on the seat next to me and the road winding around like a ribbon on a gift. There was no defensive driving necessary; no traffic lights, no oncoming cars-just me and the dog and the white convertible, and the road rolling along.
Last summer my dream came true. I went on a pilgrimage to San Francisco, California. I had read Lauren Artress's book
Walking a Sacred Path and I wanted to walk the winding path of the labyrinth at Grace Cathedral. I wanted to find out more about Artress's journey and about the labyrinth.
While I was in San Francisco, I talked with her about her life and about the labyrinth as a spiritual
Lauren Artress is canon of special ministries at
Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and will be coming to Princeton in April to do a workshop on the labyrinth at the Seminary. She earned a Master of Religious Education degree from PTS in 1969 and received her D.Min. in pastoral psychotherapy from Andover Newton Theological School in 1986. In between, she was ordained to the Episcopal
Artress grew up not 10 miles from where I did, on the banks of the winding Changrin River east of Cleveland, Ohio. We both spent many hours playing on its
All the way back then, she knew nature as an important way to connect with God, and she looks back to those early days by the riverbank as crucial to the unfolding of her spirituality. "The older I get the more I realize how foundational that was and how much it stirs the imagination and the spirit," she says. "There's a kind of path through your life...it's very much like the labyrinth-circuitous, and you just keep putting one foot in front of the other."
Artress believes there has been guidance through her life that comes from having an early mystic experience. She tells this story: "One time a light appeared, I think I was in 6th or 7th grade. I remember really talking to the light. Having a deep heart-to-heart conversation with it. Such experiences plant the seed for many of us to find our path and mission." Yet for her talk of mystical experience, Artress is also very down to earth-direct and no-nonsense; maybe centered is a good word, like a river, with direction but not
Artress's early mystical experiences with nature were formed into a Christian commitment in college at Ohio State University through the United Campus Christian Fellowship. Of that time she says, "A lot was trying to break through and one needs supports for that." Bob Russell, the campus pastoral counselor and a Princeton alum (Class of 1950), counseled her and eventually guided her to
From the first, Artress was interested in the relationship between the human psyche and the Spirit. The first question she asked in seminary was, "What's the relation between psychotherapy and confession?" She was already thinking about how to bring people before themselves and before God, and sensed that both elements were essential to growth. "I was interested in how people change. How can I become aware of my own inner world, my anger, my needs? How can I be present with people across racial barriers? How can I forge my gifts and talents in service to the world?" She warmly remembers studying with James Loder, Freda Gardner, and James Lapsley.
Artress became an Episcopalian after seminary, recalling, "I needed a church and liturgy that had more symbolism, on more than the word level." She had done field work at Trinity Episcopal Church in Princeton while in seminary, and after graduation she worked at Trinity for a year, then did a year of social work in Philadelphia. She soon realized that she didn't want to do case work, but to work with the human psyche. In 1971 she went to New York to train as a
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The Pacific Coast Way links coastal havens, hinterland towns, and major cities all along the east coast, from the Gold Coast to Cairns. The Pacific Coast is a 'big' drive. Take your time: the real journey hides just out of sight, ready to be discovered off the highway.
From South East Queensland to the Tropical North discover world class resorts, lush farming regions, stunning coastline, and communities that inspire sea changes. Linger near the warm temperate Pacific Ocean, where cocktail hour includes a backdrop of blue waters crashing onto white shorelines. Detour inland and savour the hinterland bounty of fine food and wine, antique stores, and lovingly restored pubs and boutique accommodation. National Parks filled with waterfalls, rockpools, rare birds and animals transport you a million years away. Meander north to the golden beaches and country heart of regional Queensland. Uncover rainforest studded gorges, gemfields, stunning lakes, and long unbroken sandy white beaches stretching out to the Great Barrier Reef. Slip off the main highway and explore the best Australia has to offer, and good living alongside some of the most pristine, preserved natural beauties. Live the good life on, and off, the Pacific Coast Way.
Welcome to the famous Gold Coast, this is Australia's endless playground of entertainment and adventure. For generations they have been embracing and entertaining their special guests with a promise of big smiles and warm memories in a spectacle of golden beaches, legendary theme parks, iconic rainforests, and lively attractions. Feel the excitement of life in the fun lane, where the sun shines on an unlimited variety of things to see and do all year round. Cuddle a koala, learn to surf, and walk a World Heritage listed rainforest trail in a day full of natural adventure. Scream with excitement on the biggest and best theme park rides, browse the boutiques, or putt your way to a win on a championship golf course. And as the sun sets over this city by the sea, treat yourself to an international stage show, dine on the freshest local produce and take your cocktail beachside as the Gold Coast glimmers through the night. The Gold Coast is a celebrated holiday experience set on one of Australia's most spectacular natural stages. The Gold Coast is famous for fun.
Welcome to a city where you are free to be whoever you want to be! Where you can escape to the natural splendour of Moreton Bay and Islands or the Scenic Rim and Country Valleys, experience world-class exhibitions at Australia's largest Gallery of Modern Art and indulge in the country's premier live music scene, The Valley... all in one day! You'll love the buzzing urban villages with live music, the coolest cafes and an eclectic array of the finest restaurants. Keep an eye on Brisbane's events' calendar for huge international sporting events, exciting and unique festivals as well as live performances on Queensland's premier shopping precinct, the Queen Street Mall where you can let loose and discover world-class retailers and heritage-listed arcades with over 700 specialty stores. Imagine being right in the heart of the city, surrounded by skyscrapers, as you experience your own river adventure - go kayaking, roller-blading or hold your breath as you abseil 20 metres down the 20 million year old Kangaroo Point Cliffs... there's a memorable Brisbane experience for everyone.
Maroochydore is the commercial hub at the heart of the Maroochy Region in the centre of the Sunshine Coast. Nestled in between the temperate Pacific Ocean and the Maroochy River, Maroochydore is the gateway to surf beaches and sheltered waterways, National Parks and pristine crown land. Neighboured by Caloundra to the south and Noosa to the north, Maroochydore's broad reach also takes in some of the greatest surf breaks on the coast, including Coolum, Alexandra Headlands and Mooloolaba. Cotton Tree's sheltered beach and waterways are great for the whole family. Enjoy waterfront dining, surf breaks, championship golf courses, antiques and trinkets, at these welcoming beachside communities. The Maroochy region stretches languidly from stunning beaches to encompass the Blackall Range's lush fertile terrain and subtropical rainforest. Where patchwork fields, diverse forests and the distant pacific horizon open up in front of you. Like a sampler of the Sunshine Coast's best, Maroochydore boasts stunning natural assets, a huge range of fresh foods and wildlife attractions, with an angle for every family member.
As the heritage and cultural centre of the Cooloola Region, Gympie boasts a tradition that few areas in Queensland can offer. Gympie offers the warm hospitality of a country town with all the modern conveniences. Known as the 'Town that Saved Queensland', Gympie's proud heritage began in 1867 with the discovery of gold by prospector James Nash at the site now occupied by the Town Hall. At the time, Queensland was facing bankruptcy due to drought and the fall in wool prices. However, Nash made the five day journey down the Mary River from Maryborough and, after digging up 75 ounces of gold in six days, staked his claim. The Gympie Gold Rush was on, injecting the boost to the Queensland economy that enabled the colony to survive. A short drive to Mary Valley, the Cooloola and Sunshine Coasts, Gympie is central to a relaxing lifestyle with great attractions, markets, events and festivals. Located 40-kilometres south-west of Gympie is the beautiful and normally peaceful Amamoor Creek State Forest Park which every year plays host to the Gympie Music Muster.
Hervey Bay is one of Queensland's best natural holiday destinations offering the world's closest whale watching encounters with humpback whales as well as easy access to World Heritage Lister Fraser Island; the world's largest sand island and Lady Elliot Island; the first coral cay on World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. Its safe sheltered waters make it an aquatic paradise perfect for year round swimming, diving, sailing, water sports and fishing. Dotted along the Hervey Bay Esplanade are cosmopolitan and alfresco cafes, shops, parklands, picnic areas, playgrounds, piers and a vibrant marina. In perfect, stinger-free water enjoy kayaking, yachting, diving, water and jet skiing, wind surfing and snorkelling. Boating and fishing enthusiasts enjoy estuary, beach, jetty, reef and game fishing. Join a tour or charter your own vessel, yacht or houseboat. Enjoy a bicycle ride along the picturesque foreshore, visit places such as the Orchid House within the beautiful Botanical Gardens, the Marina area or one of the many restaurants and cafes situated along the Esplanade. Visitors to Hervey Bay can choose from a range of accommodation styles, catering for all tastes and budgets. Several of the accommodation houses, attractions and general facilities are also accessible for people with disabilities.
Bundaberg is a modern, progressive city servicing a district population of 112,000. Bundaberg was named in 1867 by combining "Bunda" (the name of an aboriginal elder) and "berg" (Saxon word for town). Nowadays, the more familiar 'Bundy' is used. Encounter natural phenomenon, discover museums and galleries, taste rural experiences - plan your visit to the Bundaberg and the North Burnett region now. With the Great Barrier Reef just off our shores, ancient mariners (the turtles) returning annually to nest at Mon Repos Beach and with plenty of things to see and do - both natural and man-made, there's something for everyone. The entire region really is a great place to visit.
The perfect spot to break any journey, the township of Gin Gin is known by many as 'halfway to everywhere' because of its central location for travellers heading north, south, east or west. With a laid-back country atmosphere, shaded picnic areas and garden lined streets you will feel more than welcome in Gin Gin - voted friendliest town in Queensland 2003. A reminder of Queenslands pioneering past can be found in the hisitoric buildings in town and through the collections at the Gin Gin Museum. Explore the surrounding countryside where vineyards and olive groves are emerging as new horticultural industries. Enjoy panoramic drives on unsealed roads through surrounding national parks or try some fishing, camping and watersports at Monduran Lake. Delve into history and acquaint yourself with the tales of James McPherson - the Wild Scotsman - and Queenslands only fair dinkum bushranger. Locals hold a festival each year that includes a re-enactment of his capture. It is said that the cave in which McPherson avoided capture can still be found, less than a hundred metres from the main road - if you know where to look that is.
The lush harbourside City of Gladstone is truly one of a kind. With a unique mix of attractions that beckon visitors from far and wide, as gateway to yet more natural assets in the surrounding hinterland and ocean, and possessing a thriving harbour backbone, Gladstone is a unique destination. From the water's edge through to the rugged country fringes, Gladstone offers galleries, gardens and heritage sites, well-stocked lakes and parks. Relax at Spinnaker Park's beach and picnic area overlooking the stunning marina. Learn about Gladstone's industrial backbone on the Giants of Industry tour. Make your way up Auckland Hill and take in the stunning panoramic views over the city and Port Curtis. If you don't fancy catching your own dinner, take advantage of the industry that has grown up around Gladstone's incredible array and quality of seafood. Gladstone Marina's resident fishing boats bring in succulent king prawns, sweet reef fish, tender scallops, beautiful bugs and oysters and of course the prized Gladstone Mud Crab. Flex your appetites for stunning natural beauty and sumptuous foods in the laid back atmosphere of this port side town.
Next up is the Beef Capital of Australia - Rockhampton - where the city, coast, and country all meet in one gracious city. On Sundays, ride on a Purrey Steam Train at the Archer Park Station and Steam Tram Museum. Open Sunday to Friday, view the large collection of railway memorabilia and for a greater insight into life around here from 1850 to 1950 visit the Rockhampton Heritage Village. Walk along Quay Street, - a 'historical streetscape' - with glorious sandstone buildings and original delicate wrought iron lace work featured on many. For sightseeing, a leisurely stroll through the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo should be included in your itinerary. The mighty Fitzroy flows right through town so you can enjoy barramundi fishing from within the city limits or for a little more excitement catch a live bull ride at the Great Western Hotel.
Endless sandy beaches, ancient reefs teeming with life off untouched Great Barrier Reef islands, the tranquillity of lush tropical rainforest and the warmth of the rugged golden hinterland, welcome to the Mackay Isaac Region! Whether you're seeking a fun family holiday or a quiet escape for two, in this part of Queensland you'll find a holiday experience to suit every taste, budget and interest. Enjoy the year-round, near perfect climate where a laid back lifestyle comes together with a cosmopolitan culture. The vibrant urban landscape with its dining and arts, is perfectly complimented by a diverse range of real Aussie experiences on land and sea waiting for you to experience.
Airlie Beach provides the ideal mainland base for holiday fun and adventure in the Whitsundays, where accommodation styles are as varied as the accents that can heard in the Main Street. Airlie Beach's diverse range of accommodation is the perfect spot for watching stunning sunsets over the islands and launching your holiday activities on the water and throughout the coast. Airlie Beach boasts a broad array of accommodation from stylish resort hotels on the water's edge and apartments on the hillside overlooking the panorama of beach, bay and islands, to bed and breakfast options, motels, camping and caravan parks as well as a host of backpacker accommodation. The town easily achieves the perfect balance between all of these styles, with all accommodation houses taking maximum advantage of the stunning views, and the village atmosphere unifying travellers of all budgets together in the same relaxed, holiday feel. Airlie Beach is the main launching pad for activities and adventures in the Whitsundays, and feels just as tropical as staying on an island, but with the conveniences of modern life like supermarkets, banks, restaurants and shopping.
Bowen is one of the many charming towns on the Whitsunday Coast, with eight award winning, palm fringed beaches, beautiful bays and a warm tropical climate. Situated in the northern region of the Whitsundays on the shores of Edgecumbe Bay, it is a picturesque seaside town that offers a beachcomber's paradise. The Front Beach foreshore in Bowen has recently been redeveloped with fun family activities in mind. With some of the best fringing reefs of the Queensland coast lying just a few metres offshore, the area attracts snorkellers and divers keen to explore the colourful coral gardens. When heading north from Airlie Beach and Proserpine to Bowen, keep an eye out for the Big Mango, on the Bruce Highway just before you enter the town of Bowen. The Mango marks the Bowen Information Centre, a knowledgeable, friendly place to book all your Bowen accommodation and activities and an excellent source of information if you are planning to continue further north on your journey.
They call it the bountiful Burdekin, and this incredible area is part of the great winterless north. The shire of Burdekin is virtually drought proof because of the Burdekin Falls Dam, and horticulture and agriculture flourish in the area. Visit Ayr and Home Hill, separated by the Burdekin River and accessible across the famous Silver Link - a 1,000 metre long bridge that is one of the longest of its kind in Australia. Try fishing and crabbing, go diving at the intriguing Yongala wreck and do some birdwatching. Then see the attractions within the towns of Ayr and Home Hill, including a butterfly and insect display, a rock shop and murals. Then head for Alva Beach where you can do some lazy fishing ... or learn the adrenaline sport of kiteboarding!
The Townsville region in North Queensland, Australia is a bustling and vibrant destination boasting diversity in landscape, an enviable lifestyle and experiences to suit every holiday.
Whether you prefer barramundi fishing in the Burdekin or Hinchinbrook, snorkelling fringing reefs around Magnetic Island, scuba diving wrecks or the Great Barrier Reef, bird watching at the surrounding wetlands, skydiving The Strand in Townsville or taking a wagon ride in Charters Towers, you will find it all in North Queensland. With reef, rainforest, outback and wetlands all within an hour or two of Townsville, North Queensland's capital, it's hard to go past this region for your next getaway.
Located 110 kilometres north of Townsville and 220 kilometres south of Cairns, the country township of Ingham is located in the heart of the tropics. It is the southern gateway to the Wet Tropics World Heritage-listed rainforests of Tropical North Queensland. West of Ingham is Australia's highest sheer drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls, at 305 metres. North-east of Ingham is the majestic Hinchinbrook Island. The region has no less than six recreational National Parks, State Forests and islands, making it a very special part of the North Queensland region. 800 metres south of the town centre is Tyto Wetlands Information Centre, showcasing the spectacular birdlife and natural attractions of the region. Within easy walking distance of the centre is Tyto Wetlands - a "Birdwatcher's Paradise". The wetlands are home to more than 230 different species, including the Eastern Grass Owl. Hundreds of Agile Wallabies also appear at the Wetlands in the afternoon and early morning, certainly adding to the wildlife experience. The township of Ingham, known for its large Italian community, celebrates the Australian-Italian Festival in July- a feast of Italian wine, cuisine, music and culture.
Cardwell is located halfway between Townsville and Cairns, enjoying an all year round Summer climate. Settled in 1864, Cardwell was the first settlement north of Bowen and the only town in the world where two heritage listed areas adjoin. Cardwell prides itself on being a sought after fishing and boating destination with a state of the art Marina and public boat ramp. Being only a short boat ride away from The Hinchinbrook Island, the largest island National Park in Australia, makes Cardwell the perfect gateway destination. With an array of waterfalls, National Parks, State Forests, crystal clear swimming holes and adventurous bush walking tracks, Cardwell is the ideal location to indulge in the assortment of leisurely activities.
A paradise of golden sandy beaches is what you will discover in Mission Beach. Being one of the few places in Australia where the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef connect, visitors can lose themselves in its natural diversity. Relaxation is what Mission Beach knows best, with beachfront day spas or one of the many professional beauty salons. Finally it's on to Cairns - Nestled on the coast of Far North Queensland, the city is tucked between the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea and the lush rolling downs of the Atherton Tableland to the west. There is something here for every visitor to enjoy ... adrenaline-charged adventures like diving, white water rafting and bungy jumping or more gentle pursuits like birdwatching, hiking, gourmet restaurants or just sitting under a palm tree sipping a cocktail. Cairns offers visitors fabulous accommodation choices - everything from five star resorts to backpacker accommodation or camping grounds - along with temperate weather, sunny skies and sea breezes ... where else can you enjoy an international band one day and total isolation on a tropical island the next?
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ParaCanoe Committee Meeting Minutes June 19, 2012
This was the 4th time for the group to get together. Group is moving forward.
Attendance: Gerald, Alan Anderson, Bob Lally, Missy Hill, Deb, Bob Balk,
Bob Lally: Thanks to Gerald – Suggested a routine and standard for the Para Canoe meetings possibly every month or 6 weeks with a 30min -1hr max. Bob asked that Joe Mornini, Team River Runner to be a part of the Paracanoe Group.
Joe, Bob L., Bob Boettner and Joe Mornini going to Westcliff , Co – graduation night at Dave Roever's Eagle Ranch for the wounded warriors – we are hoping Dave Roever will be a strategic partner of USA C/K .
Alan A. volunteered for the Club President's Committee and act as Paracanoe Representative with the Coaches Association (Mac Hickox) about getting the Paracanoe module on certification.
All: Discussion on whether an individual or club can or cannot claim the name Paralympic Training Site. Bottom line designation as a training site has to be awarded. In addition, "ParaCanoe" does not need to be "regulated" until it's used in conjunction with "certified coach".
Discussed canoe/kayak groups that applied for 2012 Olympic Opportunity Fund (VA Grant):
- Oklahoma City – Dissapproved
- TRR in San Marcos Texas (Ben Kvanli) - Approved
- Alan Anderson - Approved
- Joe Morini - Approved
Paracanoe structure – align existing sprint structure consider a high performance. Suggested that the Paracanoe be integrated into current structure. Alan is happy to represent the Paracanoe as he is part of the coaches association already.
Bob suggested various areas specializing in certain strengths. Deb suggested that one should become a USA C/K coach with a specialization in Paracanoe. Write a Paracanoe Chapter and add to Mac's Coaches training.
Gerald: Schedule off-line next monthly Paracanoe Meeting.


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Part of the stalemate is that developing nations are not impressed by the efforts made by industrialized countries."In the aftermath of Copenhagen we had 127 countries associate themselves with the Copenhagen Accord. Those countries cover more than 80 percent of global energy-related CO2 emissions. All industrialized countries have submitted 2020 targets and 35 or 36 developing countries, including all the big ones, have submitted national action plans. So I think the world is beginning to move on climate change. The challenge now is to put in place through the negotiations the regulatory framework that will allow them to proceed on that road in a balanced and well-organized way.
Grim Outlook for Emissions As
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I believe that once we take the first serious bite of this, we'll actually find it tastes quite good."others that this economic crisis needs to be used to change the economic growth paradigm. I think that China recognizes as no other country that you simply cannot continue to achieve 7, 8, 9 percent economic growth per year with the current economic model. I don't know how many times in every decade you would need to double the size of the Chinese rail network to move enough coal across the country to keep the current model surviving. So I think there is in many parts of the world a recognition that something needs to change. And I honestly believe that once we begin to embark on that journey in a serious way, we will become increasingly enthusiastic and see that shift.
It's a longer journey that we're on and we need to raise our level of ambition over time."targets on major developing countries really encourages those countries to step forward and be ambitious. The dilemma in all this is that on the one hand the sense of urgency makes you want to act fast, but on the other hand I at least have the realization that this really needs to be a learning-by-doing process. That it's a longer journey that we're on and we need to raise our level of ambition over time.
If you can't make a convincing case that green growth is possible, then it's end of story."can't make a convincing case that green growth is possible, then it's end of story. And part of being able to make a convincing case on green growth is pricing carbon properly... We have not made the green economic growth case convincingly. That's still a process that we are in. I still maintain that the most effective way of making that case is by reversing the polluter pace principle and instead of seeing the producer as the polluter to see the consumer as the polluter. I don't feel the slightest inclination to exert influence on your lifestyle, although that's undoubtedly a very good one, as long as you don't confront me with the bill for your bad behavior. You know, you can drive the biggest Hummer that you want, providing the environmental cost of that vehicle is in the price tag that you pay rather than in the price tag that I have to pick up on my bicycle.
I'm leaving more optimistic. I think the world politically has turned a corner on this issue."the fact that leaders are not willing to be slowed down by lack of formal progress. So I think the world politically has turned a corner on this issue. Having worked in environment ministries for a large part of my life, I've always known that unless you get this topic on the agenda of world leaders it's just not going to move. And 120 heads of state and governments coming to Copenhagen, I think, was in and of itself very significant indeed.


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Issue Brief #3719 on Labor
September 7, 2012
September 7, 2012 | Issue Brief on Labor
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy created on net 96,000 new jobs in August and that the unemployment rate fell to 8.1 percent. The decline in the unemployment rate was entirely due to a steep decline in the percentage of people in the labor force, which reached a 30-year low.
Forward-looking indicators tell a grim story as the labor market continues to struggle and revisions to the previous jobs reports for June and July reduced job growth by over 40,000 jobs total. The next few months will offer little relief to the unemployed, as many businesses are already cutting back in anticipation of Taxmageddon.
The household report indicated that the labor force participation rate declined to 63.5 percent, the lowest level in over three decades. Almost 400,000 potential workers exited the labor force, and this explained why the unemployment rate fell from 8.3 percent to 8.1 percent. In August, the participation rate of adult men in the labor force fell to an all-time low. While the number of men in the labor force has been trending down, their participation rate was expected to climb as the economy recovered. Instead, the participation rate has continued to fall even as the economy began expanding.
For long-term unemployed workers, their situation worsened in August, with the average duration of unemployment climbing back over 39 weeks and the median duration of unemployment climbing to 18 weeks. The good news is that this figure is still lower than the one from the same time last year: In August 2011, the average duration of unemployment was over 40 weeks. However, this is very slow progress given the magnitude of the recession.
The payroll survey contained even worse news. Private-sector job growth was 103,000, while the government workforce declined by 7,000 workers. Manufacturing jobs (–15,000) declined, as did temporary help services (–4,900). Temporary help is usually an omen for future job growth, so this decline indicates that future labor market growth will be slow. Revisions to the June and July employment reports were also negative, reducing job growth by a total of over 40,000 jobs.
Hours of work were flat, but the number on wages is alarming: Hourly wages actually declined in August. This indicates that the slack in the labor market is increasing, which again means that the prospects for robust future job gains are bleak.
The labor market is much weaker than the headline unemployment rate suggests. Since the recession ended, job growth has only kept pace with population growth. The share of the adult population with jobs has remained flat for the past two years. Unemployment has fallen because fewer Americans are looking for work.
The labor force participation rate—the proportion of Americans either working or job searching—has fallen by 2.5 percentage points between December 2007 and August 2012. The drop in August is part of a longer trend. If the participation rate had remained at pre-recession levels, over 4.6 million more Americans would either have jobs or be looking for them.[1]
Demographic factors explain about one-fifth of the drop in labor force participation: The baby boom generation has begun retiring. An older population has more retirees and fewer workers irrespective of the state of the economy.[2] The economy's weakness has caused the remaining four-fifths of the decrease.
The workers now outside the labor force are primarily either studying in school or collecting disability benefits. Approximately 2.1 million more Americans report being outside the labor force and enrolled in school. The weak economy has both made it more difficult for students to find part-time jobs and reduced the opportunity cost of going to school. One of the major costs of studying is forgoing income from a full-time job. The difficulty of finding work has made studying relatively more attractive. Both of these factors—the difficulty of finding work and the increased attractiveness of school—have increased the number of Americans studying and outside the labor force.
The number of Americans collecting disability benefits has also grown notably in the recession. Almost 6 percent of the adult population reports being disabled and outside the labor force—an increase of 1.5 million people since 2007.[3]
Americans have not become sicker over the past four years; medical technology has only gotten better. Instead, studies show that a significant number of workers who apply for disability benefits are not entirely disabled. They have medical conditions that qualify them for benefits, but under other circumstances they could work at some type of job. Given the option of receiving benefits, however, they take them.[4] The effect is particularly pronounced for lower-income workers, who are much more likely to be affected by the difficult job market.
While the vast majority of students will return to the labor force, few starting on disability insurance will ever work again. Congress created the "Ticket-to-Work" program in 1999, which allowed Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries to return to work while keeping their health coverage. Over the next seven years, fewer than 1,400 claimants used the program to return to work.[5]
The drop in labor force participation will do long-term economic damage. Fewer employees will be responsible for working to sustain an increasing number of people outside the labor force. This will lead to either higher taxes or lower benefits, resulting in lower standards of living for all Americans. Congress will have to address this problem soon. The Social Security trustees project that the SSDI trust fund will run out by 2016.[6]
The August report shows that the labor market is continuing its non-recovery. Average job growth for 2012 is worse than average job growth in 2011. The labor market should simply be stronger at this point in the recovery than it is right now. Instead, several indicators are not recovering at all or even continuing to decline.
Fiscal policies from Washington have made the situation worse. While President Obama has promised to reduce regulations, which would help job creation, his largest initiative—Obamacare—will harm employment. The Obamacare tax hikes coincide with the expiration of the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts in January 2013. This will throw the economy into another deep recession, and businesses are already delaying investment and hiring as a result.
Rea S. Hederman Jr.is Assistant Director and Research Fellow, and James Sherk is Senior Policy Analyst in Labor Economics, in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation.
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[1]See James Sherk, "Not Looking for Work: Why Labor Force Participation Rate Has Fallen During the Recession," Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 2722, August 30, 2012, http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/08/not-looking-for-work-why-labor-force-participation-has-fallen-during-the-recession.
[2]Ibid. Note that some demographic factors are increasing labor force participation. More educated workers have a stronger attachment to the labor force than less educated workers. The generation currently retiring has less education (on average) than the generations succeeding it. All else being equal, this would increase labor force participation. However, the downward pressure on participation rates coming from the aging of the population has been larger than the upward pressure from rising education levels.
[3]Ibid. This increase reflects how many fewer people would report being disabled in 2011 if disability rates had remained at 2007 levels.
[4]David H. Autor and Mark G. Duggan, "The Growth in the Social Security Disability Rolls: A Fiscal Crisis Unfolding," Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 20, No. 3 (Summer 2006), pp. 71–96, http://www.aeaweb.org/articles.php?doi=10.1257/jep.20.3.71 (accessed September 7, 2012); and David H. Autor and Mark G. Duggan, "Distinguishing Income from Substitution Effects in Disability Insurance," American Economic Review, Vol. 2, No. 97 (May 2007), pp. 119–124, http://economics.mit.edu/files/1478 (accessed September 7, 2012).
[5]Autor and Duggan, "The Growth in the Social Security Disability Rolls."
[6]Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds, "The 2012 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds," April 25, 2012, http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/TR/2012/tr2012.pdf (accessed September 7, 2012).


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This is a great cigar from Rocky that doesn't get the love it should.
I think a few people misinterpret a harsh or nicotine taste to how "heavy" or "full" a cigar is. Rocky Patel has ALWAYS been known to have a medium to medium full cigar WITHOUT feeling that nicotine. It is medium full in flavor, not in that "buzz". With that being said, there is a reason this cigar is so great and deserved a 93....Buy it.
These are great smokes. Full-bodied, full-flavored. Its one of the best in the RP line.
Excellent cigar. This is my favorite RP (though I have not tried the Decade yet), and easily on my top 10 favorite cigar list. I really dont get into describing flavors with fruits, and deserts. But there is a lot of flavors coming out of these stogies. These will be a mainstay in my humi.
Had a RP 15th Anniversary Toro in one of my humidors for 18 months from a Halloween Mummylode deal in 2012. Paired it with 4 fingers of Knob Creek 9 Year Single Barrel Reserve and settled in for the ride. Amazing falls short of an accurate description. The next 80 minutes of my cigar smoking life was pure bliss. Appearance alone made it known this stick was going to be good. Flawless construction, beautiful chocolate looking wrapper with a slightly reddish hue and it looked like it had been triple-capped. Obvious cigar science applied in the build. Pre-light light aroma was a blend of cocoa, a hint of spice and cedar. Punch cut and the draw was perfect. First inch or so brought volumes of smoke that was smooth and creamy, coffee with warm spice. The spice mellowed to the smoothest mocha and leather I've ever experienced. Slight sweetness on the finish. Throughout the cigar never got overly complex but perpetually delivered incredible balanced flavors of cocoa, leather and mocha. To the nub, it burned razor sharp and cool. Although I'd say it was medium in body, overall it was likely one of the most enjoyable cigars I've ever had. It easily matched the Decade in flavor and performance and justified the price it demands. The RP 15th made me rationalize having a couple more resting for the future. Excellent cigar.
very good stogie! i don't think its as full bodied as it says, but quite possibly my favorite patel so far! admittedly, i have not had a tenth to compare it to.
Not enough flavor, mild at best....
Perfect construction, it's one classy son of a gun.
Simply amazing.... full bodied and stunning... I had my first about a year ago from a local brick and mortar (this cigar was too good for the internet). Im saving up to buy a box now... only thing I would recommend is to eat a heavy meal prior to smoking this is nothing like the decade (one of my ATF).


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Freedom to choose
With the recent seating of Pope Francis I, I want to believe that there is indeed a new day dawning in America and throughout the world.
As a child I had a friend who was a practicing Catholic (at least as much as a child can practice any religion). We were in the throes of discussing right and wrong when my friend told me not to worry, "if we sin we can go make a confession to the priest and it will all be forgiven." This sounded wonderful to me. How in the world had I lived to be 11 years old without knowing about this? It was right then and there that I decided to become a Catholic. With a bold sense of determination and self-confidence I went to my father, a Pentecostal preacher, and announced my intent he convinced me to change my mind by telling me that only through believing in Jesus Christ and accepting him as my savior could my sins be forgiven. But, he told me that it was still my choice. And that is where I believe we need to be as a people today, we need to be free to make personal choices.
As Christians around the world celebrate this holiest of times known as Easter, and the Jews celebrate Passover, we are reminded that this is also a time for new beginnings and hope for our future; after all it is spring.
Whether you celebrate Easter or Passover or neither, this is a time for renewal and self-reflection. This is a time for growth and this is a time to open our hearts and our minds to what lies ahead with a newness of spirit and resolve. The world in which we live today is not that of our parents or grandparents, it is a scary place sometimes, and we need to be free to make informed choices. That is why we have elections. We hope to put into place individuals who will keep us safe and make the world a better place. Such, I believe, was the challenge before the cardinals in electing Pope Francis I; yet, as humble, good and righteous as he appears, we should remember that he is a man, not a god.
It is said that as cardinal, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was a believer of serving the poor and the underprivileged. He spoke in favor of civil unions for gays and lesbians. It was reported that he has shown a willingness to accept women in positions of leadership in the church, and he appears to be a man of the people rather than a pious patriarch. If these things are true, then there may be renewed hope for those who want to have the freedom to make their own choices.
Freedom is what the founders of our country believed in. The freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is still too often defined as "my way or the highway." Before the Civil Rights Act, one was only free to eat at a diner counter in Alabama if they were white.
As a child I can remember seeing signs above water fountains saying "white" and "colored." While we have managed to take away most of the racial prejudice, there still remains a desire to tell a woman whether or not she should have a child, or if two adults of the same gender should have the same rights as heterosexual adults.
If one truly believes that this is a time of renewal, a time of celebrating Christ rising from the tomb and washing away our sins, then it must also be a time for those of us who have been too quick to take away choices to step back and emulate Pope Francis in his attitude toward those who are suffering in whatever manner.
I have never been faced with the decision of whether to have an abortion. I can only imagine how terribly difficult a decision such as this must be and I respect the courage of those who have had to make such decisions.
I have no (known) gay or lesbian children, stepchildren or grandchildren, but if I did, I know that I would love and support them in their choices to include their choice to marry or not. I believe that marriage is a commitment between two persons with or without children. Having children does not guarantee love and commitment, just look at the divorce rate and the many single parent households? Whether to marry is a very personal choice a freedom.
Maybe there is a lesson to be learned by all of us if, indeed, Pope Francis is amenable to civil unions among gays and lesbians, maybe, just maybe our Supreme Court Justices will look at this argument before them this week and make the decision allowing the gay and lesbian community the same right to choose whom to love and to marry as their heterosexual neighbors. Maybe this will truly be a time of renewal because for whatever we believe, for whatever we stand, if we are to survive we must find a way to do it together, and that will take more than a priest, more than a pope, more than the Supreme Court; that will take God.
Let us pray for a blessed Easter, Passover and personal renewal of spirit.
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Leake has a career 5.64 against the Dodgers in 3 starts (4 appearances total).
Capuano's career numbers against the Reds don't mean much considering we were facing him regularly as a Brewer far back as 2005, but of course in his last start against us he went 6.2 innings and allowed just 3 hits with 0 walks and 4 K's. I think we owe Mr. Capuano a receipt.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
This was THE rivalry back in the BRM days. There's no one I'd rather beat than a first place Dodgers team.
"I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN
1. Carl Crawford (L) LF
2. Yasiel Puig (R) RF
3. Adrian Gonzalez (L) 1B
4. Hanley Ramirez (R) SS
5. Andre Ethier (L) CF
6. Juan Uribe (R) 3B
7. Mark Ellis (R) 2B
8. Tim Federowicz (R) C
9. Chris Capuano (L) P
We got this game................hopefully.
"No matter how good you are, you're going to lose one-third of your games. No matter how bad you are you're going to win one-third of your games. It's the other third that makes the difference." ~Tommy Lasorda
It's a beautiful day at the park. Lets win this
"He hit my back leg and when he hit my leg, it pulled my leg all the way back and hyperextended it, that's what they said," Phillips said on Friday. "He didn't really hit me good or anything like that, he just hit my back leg. I still feel it, it's like knot in my quad right now. As long as I keep moving, it'll loosen up."
Hopefully the Reds get off to a faster start tonight than the game thread has.
"I talked to an advance scout that told me if Joey Votto and Albert Pujols were on the same team he'd advise his team to do the unthinkable...pitch around Votto to get to Pujols." - Buster Olney, ESPN
Cozart didn't look so off-balance when he threw Puig's grounder to first. Sure looked very off balance when the ball landed and Puig was safe though.
Reds & Nats, 2013 LCS. Take2 (9/13) Reds but no Nats
Sheesh. And thanks to letting Puig on, we're quickly down 2-0 rather than just giving up the solo to Ramirez.
Reds & Nats, 2013 LCS. Take2 (9/13) Reds but no Nats
Mike Leake sure has reverted to giving up too many gopher balls.
What's the over/under on the number of outs Baker gives up tonight?
Three? Four?
Everything is perfect, but there is a lot of room for improvement. --- Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
Not enough bacon-safe lipstick in Porkopolis for this pig. --- corkedbat
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text: The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has been at the intersection of political controversy. The Harper Government's Bill C-18 (which came into effect on August 1, 2012) legislated an end to its monopsony (a single buyer facing many sellers) as purchaser of Canadian wheat and barley. Given the importance of the CWB in protecting individual grain farmers from the immense marketing force of multi-national corporations on the one hand, and the determination of the Harper Conservatives to splinter the collective muscle of the CWB on the other, this is hardly surprising. What is surprising is the normally staid CWB being at the center of a controversy in a clumsy attempt to foster participation with a sexually charged advertising campaign.


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As a writer, people are always trying to say what you wrote is theirs or steal your ideas before you can even write them down. As of today, my blog name, "Defining Style," was so-called "taken" and I was devastated... truly I was. I had that domain name and column title for years. But, when it expired yesterday... literally just yesterday... some new girl in town decided to steal it from right under my nose.So I decided to become, "The Style Lioness!" Sure, it might sound corny at first, but in reality don't lions kick ass?! Oh ya they do! Fashion is just another jungle where women must fight for the latest fashion finds. And although my beloved website name might be taken, my love of style is still here and more fierce than ever.I'm still all about defining what style means to you. But, now that I am a mom-to-be and still cautious of how much I spend on my clothes, I'm on the prowl for the latest budget friendly fashion trends. So it got me thinking (and crying)... my blog name is taken, I'm starting a new chapter in my life within a few short months, but I still want to write about fashion... it's who I am deep down. Behold... "The Style Lioness."
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Western Digital, a leading maker of hard disk drives that recently acquired a maker of flash-based drives, said that it would boost investments into creation of more advanced solid-state drives (SSDs).
"Our current spending reflects increased investments in technological advancements, new products and programs, and includes our recently acquired SSD business," said Tim Leyden, chief financial officer of WD during the most-recent conference call with financial analysts.
Back in March Western Digital announced that it acquired SiliconSystems, a supplier of solid-state drives (SSDs) for the embedded systems market, for $65 million. WD in June released its first own-brand solid-state drive called SiliconDrive III, which was aimed at enterprise user.
Western Digital's rival Seagate Technologies also started to ship its SSDs designed for enterprise users. Meanwhile, suppliers of flash-based products, such as SanDisk Corp., claims that flash-based storage will not go mainstream until 2011 – 2012 timeframe.
Western Digital this week reported revenue of $2.2 billion, record hard drive shipments of 44.1 million units and net income of $288 million, or $1.25 per share, for its first fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2009. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of $2.1 billion, unit shipments of 39.4 million, and net income of $211 million. The company generated $434 million in cash from operations during the first quarter, ending with total cash and cash equivalents of $2.1 billion.
"For the second consecutive quarter, demand for hard drives was stronger than expected as the positive industry conditions that materialized in the June quarter continued throughout the September quarter. We believe this demand is being driven primarily by consumers as a result of the growing social media phenomenon. This is creating demand in mobile and desktop PCs, branded products and enterprise storage. Hard drive inventories remain at historically low levels, reflecting industry discipline in managing supply and demand," said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer.


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Wedding braided updo hairstyle with accessories
Caramel-colored hair with blonde streaks combed through the front section is done up in a clean, intricate wedding hairstyle. Hair is swept forward, then back, from an off-center part. Softness and a bit of height is created. Both sections are then tied at the back, and plaited into two tails. These are then arranged horizontally across the top of the head, providing a gorgeous focal point of fat coils looped in and out of each other. Small jeweled asters are pinned randomly all over the plaits for accent.