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The Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-UT) recently sent a letter to their Senate colleagues regarding their plans for consideration of comprehensive tax reform. In their letter, Senators Baucus and Hatch said they would approach tax reform as a "blank slate," assuming that all preferences and deductions were removed from the tax code. They invited their colleagues to submit letters to them urging the retention in the tax code of deductions or preferences that each individual senator believed should remain. The deadline imposed by the senators for their colleagues to submit their recommendations is Friday, July 26th.
As you can imagine, everyone in the business community interested in tax reform – or in protecting something in the tax code – has been busy for the last two weeks contacting Senate offices to attempt to identify Senators willing to submit a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member to advocate for a particular tax interest.
Members of the LIFO Coalition have personally contacted dozens of Senate offices in this "blank slate" initiative. We found – as did many others engaged in the process – that not very many senators planned to send specific letters, and in many cases those that did plan to send a letter had not made a final decision about its content. In many cases, senators were opting instead of a letter to verbally contacting the Chairman and Ranking Member to convey their preferences. In a smaller number of cases senators were declining to provide feedback to the Committee leaders at all until they had more knowledge of the basic outlines of a Baucus/Hatch bill (i.e., will the legislation be revenue neutral or will it raise new tax revenue, and what income tax rates are the committee leaders considering).
We are confident that several senators will advocate for retention of LIFO in the tax code, either verbally or in letters. More importantly, this effort has allowed us to reach senate offices we had not previously contacted to urge their support for LIFO.
In addition to Hill visits, the Coalition has sent its own letter to all Senators (except Baucus and Hatch) urging their support for LIFO and introducing/explaining LIFO to those who may not be aware of its importance.
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Deputies: Man arrested after leaving knot on woman's head
Published: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 10:33 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 4:48 p.m.
Deputies arrested a Gainesville man after a woman he was intimately involved with told officials he battered her.
Rama Terrill Thomas, 45, was booked into the Alachua County jail early Monday morning on charges of domestic battery, according to an arrest report by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies gave this account:
At about 11:45 p.m. Sunday, the 44-year-old victim sent a text message to her daughter saying Thomas "put knots on my head" and had called her names.
The text message also told the daughter not to come to Thomas' home because it would make matters worse.
"I just want some1 2 know in case he beat me 2 death & kill me," the woman said in the message, according to the report.
The daughter then called the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and asked for deputies to check on her mother.
The report states the victim initially was hesitant to speak with the deputy who arrived at the home but eventually explained that Thomas had grabbed her by the hair, bashed her face into a soap dispenser and threw her against a wall.
The woman said the same thing happened a few days before after Thomas accused her of cheating, according to the report.
She also told the deputy that earlier on Sunday evening, Thomas had thrown a candle at her face but missed, thrown a newspaper in her face and punched the TV in the bedroom several times, breaking it.
The deputy reported that the victim had a knot in the middle of her forehead.
Thomas denied physically harming the woman. He was taken to the Alachua County jail, where he remained Tuesday in lieu of $25,000 bond.
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I think I have a work wife.
Definition from Urban Dictionary: Work Wife - That person at work (same or opposite sex) that takes the place of your "at home" spouse while you are at work (no sexual relationship is part of this being!) You talk with, connect to, and relate to this person as good as or better than your "at home" spouse with regards to all things work related.
The only other thing I would add is that you don't need to have a spouse 'at home' in order to have a spouse at work. So my further edit is as follows: A work colleague of either gender with whom one shares a non-sexual connection similar to the companionship aspect of marriage.
Or something like that.
But of course, in my case, it's a school spouse I have, rather than a work wife. School is funny like that. You're thrown together for large chunks of time with people you naturally have stuff in common with. Friendships happen. Even to weirdos like me.
On the very first day of school, I rushed into class 5 minutes late and frazzled and grabbed the chair closest to the door. Sitting next to me was Erika, the woman who would one day become my work wife.
When did I know it was meant to be?
It was when Erika uttered the phrase "skeezy is only for cool people."
It was after class one day, soon after we'd met. Erika and I were chatting as we made our way to the parking lot. We were discussing mullets.
"I'm not a big fan," I said. "In fact, I think they're really skeezy."
Erika stopped walking and turned to stare at me.
"Wait. Stop," she said.
"Where did you hear that word? Is that just an Ontario thing?"
"What word? Skeezy?"
"Yeah. I used that word once with a friend who's not from Ontario and she said she'd never heard it before."
"Oh. It's definitely not just an Ontario thing. I think I got it from Buffy" (Side note: I know exactly where I got it and it was from Buffy, from the musical episode - Zander and Anya's song I'll Never Tell, from the lyrics "He snores. She wheezes. Say "housework," and he freezes. She eats these Skeezy cheeses that I can't describe." I just didn't want to share that level of Buffy knowledge that early in our relationship).
"Oh okay," Erika said, nodding her head with dawning, slightly wry, understanding. "It's not just for Ontarians... it's just for cool people."
My appreciation of Erika's wry sense of humor was cemented by this gmail chat exchange about our 8:30am class:
me: good night
à demain
you know...
Erika: meh.
I'll be there with bells on
me: cool
very musical of you.
i'll be wearing pants
Erika: wow.
we're both trying out new things
Yes. Erika is funny. And because we have all the same classes there are days each week when I spend more time with her than I do with what the urban dictionary definition refers to as my "at home" spouse, and my "at home" children (happily I haven't yet adopted any 'at work' children - I can only assume they would be colleagues who expect me to make their meals and clean up their messes). We have stuff in common. We have a growing list of inside jokes (involving things like whether we've ever been to the library, mustaches and sarcasm). Our conversations consist of what can only be described as banter. If that's not the makings of a beautiful work spouse relationship, I don't know what is.
I haven't officially asked Erika to be my spouse yet. I plan on popping the question later on today and offering her a box of printer paper, as that is the traditional offering when one is proposing to one's potential work spouse. Wish me luck!
Just as an after thought:
My horoscope today says: Your life feels as if it's slowing down, but you may wish for a return to the simplistic noise from the more complex quietness.
'The simplistic noise from the more complex quietness?'
What does that even MEAN?
Do you know what I'd really like? I'd really like to return to the simplistic clarity from the more similar comparisons. Thanks.


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PCL notes: Just like old times for Cats
Hurler Peacock, catcher Norris contributing for Sacramento
By Chris Jackson / Special to MLB.com | May 21, 2012 6:22 AM ET
Brad Peacock, however, got to breathe a sigh of relief when he saw who the Washington Nationals included with him in an offseason trade to the Oakland A's.
Catcher Derek Norris followed his longtime teammate and friend to Sacramento, where they are both now contributing to the River Cats' success.
"Me and Derek, ever since the (Rookie-level Gulf Coast League) when we first signed (in 2007), I've been pitching to him," Peacock said. "It's really awesome. He knows me and what I like to do. It's been great having him here so far."
Norris said it didn't hurt him, either, to already know one of the pitchers.
"We've been roommates for five years and when I found out I was in the trade with him -- I didn't know anybody over here -- it was great," Norris said. "There couldn't have been a guy I knew more than him."
Peacock is currently rated as the A's No. 3 prospect while Norris is the No. 7 prospect. Both have more than lived up to those rankings to date as Peacock has gone 5-1 with a 4.17 ERA in eight starts while Norris has hit .312 (43-for-138) with five home runs and 27 RBIs.
Both players said they are far from being finished products.
Peacock noted he "had a rough Spring Training" and his main objective is to work on his command of his offspeed pitches.
Norris hit 20 home runs and posted a solid .367 on-base percentage last year at Double-A Harrisburg, but he also hit just .210 and struck out 117 times in 334 at-bats.
"I was taking way too many pitches last year, getting behind in counts and obviously your percentages go way down when you take strikes," he said. "I'm just trying to get into a good position to hit and put the barrel on the baseball."
Both players agreed that their paths to the Majors are more open with Oakland than with Washington.
"Washington, they're getting a lot better and I'm happy for them, I'm seeing a lot of guys I played with getting callups and doing well, but I just feel like over here they shuffle out players often," Norris said. "It's a great opportunity really for anybody to come over here and make the big-league club."
"There's definitely a better opportunity here than it was over there," Peacock added. "I'm happy right now where I'm at (but) I've got a lot of work to do before I go back up."
For now, though, both players will focus on helping Sacramento (28-15) win its 11th division title in its 13th season of existence.
"I've never been a part of a team that's had that much of a winning tradition in Minor League Baseball," Norris said. "It's nice."
Prospects rising: Omaha received a boost this week when two of the Royals' top prospects, outfielder Wil Myers (No. 2) and right-hander Jake Odorizzi (No. 4), joined the roster. Myers, who hit .343 with 13 home runs at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, went a combined 5-for-9 on Thursday and Friday. Odorizzi, 4-2 with a 3.37 ERA at Double-A, started Friday's game and allowed three runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out four in 6 2/3 innings but didn't factor into the decision.
Bauer power hour: No. 1 D-backs prospect Trevor Bauer also made his Triple-A debut with Reno on Friday. The No. 8 overall prospect in the Minors dominated Oklahoma City, allowing just one run on four hits and one walk while striking out 11 in eight innings. The Aces held on to give him the victory by a 2-1 score.
Changing role: No. 4 Padres prospect Jedd Gyorko moved up to Tucson this week as well, albeit playing a new position. Formerly a third baseman, this year Gyorko has switched to second base, where San Diego has a clear need. Gyorko hit .262 with six home runs at Double-A San Antonio and went 3-for-11 with three runs scored in his first three games with Tucson.
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United for Unity alternatives
I love Brussels sprouts, and I'm blessed with the ability to eat fields of them in one sitting. Some people hate them to the point of legislating against them.
Some people crave eggplant. I would rather eat dirt and will only eat eggplant at gunpoint, which of course makes for some interesting dinners at my household. But I digress . . . .
Having said this, allow me a Captain Obvious moment to say that folks have different tastes, likes and dislikes, which in the final analysis boils down to a subjective smorgasbord of opinion rather than any resemblance to objective fist-bearing, knuckle-bashing fact.
I loathe Unity with a heat of a nova, but some people absolutely love it to the ends of the earth. And that's great, but it's not for everyone. What about those Ubuntu users who don't like Unity because it's a brain-numbing, unintuitive desktop environment that's has a my-way-or-highway range of tweakability (or do I overstate it?), or what about an Ubuntu user who can't use it because they're using older hardware?
What's an Ubuntero to do?
Use another distro is always an option — I'm beating Fedora's Juan Rodriguez to the punch here (touche, Nushio!) — but if you're truly a dyed-in-the-wool, adjective-before-animal-loving Linux user, you have Ubuntu options that don't include Unity, and for this many of us are truly thankful.
In my order of preference, they're:
Xubuntu: Ubuntu with the Xfce desktop environment is probably my favorite 'buntu; it was my first Ubuntu distro several years ago, and you never forget your first distro. Or maybe you do. But anyway, I have always had an affinity for Xfce's smaller footprint, especially since I am usually using hardware that is not — how can I put this tactfully? — the latest model. My sincere hope is that with GNOME fumbling away much of its user base with GNOME 3, Xfce can pick up users and developers. But of all the 'buntus, Xubuntu is probably the best of the pack in performance. Of course, if you have hardware old enough (in computer years) to occasionally scream out, "Get off my lawn," then Xubuntu is ideal if you have to use Ubuntu.
Kubuntu: I have an interesting story that I always tell when the issue of KDE and Kubuntu come up. Years ago, the principal at my daughter's school was inspired so much by using Kubuntu that she wanted to convert the computers at the school to the distro. She didn't succeed — a lot of inside baseball was at play there — but if a woman just introduced to FOSS and Linux is that inspired by a distro, then it's speaks volumes on its behalf. I have a love/indifference relationship with KDE — on the odd-numbered Fedora relases, I use the KDE version and I'm generally happy with the 4.x version of KDE, even though I probably only scratch the proverbial surface on the desktop environment's abilities (the even-numbered Fedoras? Now, Xfce, but previously it was GNOME until I was unable to use GNOME 3 due to hardware restrictions).
But wait, there's more:
Lubuntu: OK, Lubunteros, don't flame me. To be honest, I've never tried LXDE. I've seen it, it looks nice, everyone I talk to who uses it loves it, but the reason I have had neither the chance nor the inclination to use it is because the Xfce desktop environment seems to be my go-to DE when it comes to hardware with, um, limitations (yeah, that's it, limitations). If anyone would like to give me a compelling reason to try it, I will.
One more thing: A few years ago, there used to be a fledgling distro on the runway called Fluxbuntu, which had the Fluxbox window manager atop Ubuntu. I used it briefly when I had a larger computer lab and loved it, and while it looks like they're still going, they're probably going to need a little help there, if you're so inclined.
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and has just started developing software in his new home office. Watch this space.)
October 26, 2011 at 12:03 pm
It is ironic that Xfce, originally intended to be a lightweight alternative, now seems to be the up-and-coming desktop superstar in the Linux world. Ubuntu has jumped the shark with Unity, a user interface consistent with the GNOME3/Apple/Microsoft trend of trying to turn our computer desktops into overgrown smartphones. This trend is alienating existing users, and we all seem to be turning to Xfce in response. Canonical's response has been one of self-righteous indifference.
I've been an Ubuntu user since 2006, but now, what's the point? If the desktop is going to be Xfce then we might as well just be running stock Debian — and I'm thinking about doing exactly that.
October 27, 2011 at 7:01 am
I agree Debian is going to be the way to go. Ubuntu does not want users, it wants consumers. Because the difference between Debian and Ubuntu is proving to be the consumerization of Linux users.
-UbuntuOne Cloud Based Storage, needs $$$ upgrades $$$ to be useful.
-UbuntuOne Music Store
-Ubuntu Software Center. Now with books and magazines!!! As well as commercial software
-Unity Music Lens allows you to search for music on your computer AND will show results from the Ubuntu One Music Store.
-Firefox Custom Search. Proceeds going to Ubuntu
From what I can see, Unity is a custom interface designed for plugging in more money making opportunities for Canonical.
Also you will have to live with XFCE 4.6 when you make the switch to Debian. 4.8 is not even on the horizon yet.
October 26, 2011 at 12:22 pm
It's worth pointing out: You don't have to actually install a different distro to use one of these other desktops. Just install the corresponding virtual package from the repositories over your Ubuntu installation, e.g. "apt-get install kubuntu-desktop" gives you what you'd get by installing Kubuntu.
As for Lubuntu, LXDE is significantly faster and lighter than XFCE in my opinion, and has a very simple interface that reminds me of what was good about Windows 2000's desktop (if you don't remember anything good about Windows 2000's desktop, ignore that remark). It's not as complete as XFCE, especially in terms of panel applications, but I've found it to perform better on very old (P3 or older) computers.
October 26, 2011 at 1:14 pm
I've always considered the *buntus a good choice for newbies, in whatever flavour they like. After travelling a little up the learning curve, I'm right up there with IGnatius T Foobar in favouring stock Debian, with your choice of desktop somewhere between Xfce and KDE. The easiest way to set that up is probably via the ridiculously easy installation of aptosid, followed by running the excellent smxi script into whatever level of Debian and whatever choice of desktop you desire. After that, periodic running of smxi will maintain and upgrade your system without the hassle of periodic re-installs.
The wait for periodic new releases in most distros is too much like the queue outside your Apple store for me.
October 26, 2011 at 2:06 pm
I would definitely vote for Kubuntu.
October 26, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Why not use Ubuntu and just install gnome-session-fallback ?
You get the old-style Gnome desktop with panels just like before, all the strengths of Gnome3 and Ubuntu, and no Unity or Gnome-Shell
October 28, 2011 at 2:28 am
gnome-session-fallback is unusable piece of cr4p
October 28, 2011 at 7:32 am
Your opinion is based on what? Gnome-session-fallback works for me and gives me a desktop and interface I'm used to. I'm not criticizing the other solutions posted here, just giving an additional option that doesn't require jumping ship on Gnome.
October 26, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Hi, I'll give you some rather compelling reasons to try Lubuntu (or LXDE for that matter):
it offers a fully functional desktop, complete with nm-applet & power manager, while taking only 65MB of RAM (YMMV); it starts instantly; it has a highly configurable and flexible panel: I have just everything in only one left panel 68 pixels wide (or less in netbooks and 4:3 screens) with icons displayed in 2 columns, which gives me full vertical space, even more than Unity; it offers the most amazing, eye-catching visual effect available on the market: when you click something, instead of some fanciful, resource-eating fluffy, the intended effect just happens, immediately, even before you have the time to raise your finger from the mouse. I did not measure, but power consumption seems better than with Gnome2, which is where I came from as a refugee to find joy with LXDE. And last, but not least, LXDE features advanced computing techniques such as no zeitgeist, no pulseaudio, no evolution and no mono. I strongly recommend Gnome-(s)hell to my enemies, but to my friends I recommend LXDE (such as in Lubuntu or in Linux Mint Debian Edition).
October 27, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Enlightenment E17 on Bodhi Linux? Lightweight and flashy!
October 26, 2011 at 12:54 pm
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When a racing saddle is too firm, but you need a saddle that's still ready to pedal, the Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow Saddle deserves a look. Designed specifically for a woman's anatomy, it employs built-in shock absorbers and comfort enhancing gel inserts in order to take the discomfort out of your ride.
The foundation of the Diva is its nylon shell. Essentially, this material provides the shell with a boost of support, while still providing a natural level of flex for comfort. However, its dimensions vary from the boilerplate 131mm width and 275mm length of the SLR line of saddles to a 152mm width and a 270mm length. It also differs is in its level of padding. Selle Italia ranks this saddle as an 'L3' in its Identity Matching System, meaning that it possesses a similar level of firmness to SLR Super Flow and the Max Flite Gel Flow saddles. In terms of padding, you'll find that the Diva is quite ample. In fact, the L3 designation is reserved purely for comfort. And, in addition to this, Selle Italia also gave the Diva a shock absorber. This makes it ideal for those with large-width sit bones and high pelvic rotation. And for anyone who also prefers a medium-profile design, the Diva has one of the higher measures from rail to top-of-cover in the Selle Italia line (54mm).
Further differentiating itself, the Diva features an ample-sized cutout along the center-channel of the saddle. As a result, that pressure is directed to your sit bones (ischial tuberosity), which are far more adept at supporting your body weight. Additionally, they're able to do so without causing numbness during long rides. This principle is further supported by the wide cut out, as it removes pressure from the pudendal nerve. Essentially, this is a nerve that runs from around the third vertebrae, all the way down towards your foot. And when compressed at the perineum region, it is one of the major contributors to numbness. So, by relieving the very threat of pressure, your blood flow remains consistent, eliminating numbness. To put it into perspective, the cutout is slightly narrower than the one found on the SLR Max Flow, which provides more surface area to work with.
The Diva features Selle Italia's Vanox Tube rails. They're slightly heavier than the carbon fiber rails that are found on the top-tier SLR offerings, but they're light enough to keep the weight at around a respectable 255 grams.
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February 10th, 2012
When my dog starts barking like crazy, I know he is sitting in the upstairs window, watching the horse and buggy coming up the road. Occasionally, I see them tied up in front of the grocery store. When we head up towards Lancaster, we always pass young Amish teens walking or riding bikes or scooters. The Amish are a normal part of our community and yet we can't help but be fascinated by them! They are so much like us, but at the same time, so very different. No wonder everyone wants to read about them.
Lucky for us, Cecil County Public Library has a wide variety of items about the Amish. There are nonfiction books about their way of life, with explanations of all those details we are so curious about, such as why or why not they allow the use of electricity, tractors or cell phones. There are picture books showing the pastoral farms and the girls in their bonnets hanging out the wash. There are books of Amish quilts and Amish cooking. We have books about the strength of their community and the power of their religion, which contribute to their ability to deal with the stresses of living in the "English" world and events like the tragedy at the Nickel Mines School. I loved the book "Rumsrpinga: To Be Or Not To Be Amish," an in-depth look at the "running-around" period that the teens have, allowing them to take part in the "English" life before deciding whether to join the church. This book was research done for the movie "The Devil's Playground," in which we can watch them explain their lifestyle as they assume the dress and behavior of the non-Amish.
Of course, there's also a lot of fiction about the Amish: inspirational stories by Beverly Lewis and Wanda Brunstetter are extremely popular. Beverly Lewis alone has sold over 12 million books. Other popular writers are Shelley Shepard Gray, Cindy Woodsmall, and Beth Wiseman. Amish books are now mixing with other genres, such as Amish romantic suspense. Mindy Starns Clark combines Amish beliefs and community settings with mystery and love. My favorite was "Secrets of Harmony Grove," which was set in Lancaster County.
If you too are intrigued by the Amish, you will be happy to know that Saloma Furlong, author of "Why I Left the Amish" will be speaking at the Elkton Central Library on February 15 and the Rising Sun Branch Library on February 16. She will talk about growing up Amish and how hard it was to break away from her family and culture to satisfy her longing for freedom and education.
What fascinates you about the Amish?
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I'm thinking the Chiefs, if they hire Andy Reid as it looks like right now, will go with a young QB to develop. A lot depends on who hires Chip Kelly, that is if he decides that its what he wants to do. Still think the Cardinals have an inside track on Vick if he's released, but if Philly hires Kelly, I think Vick could possibly stay. For the sake of this draft I'm assuming he stays in Philly and the Eagles hire Chip Kelly, if they are still interested in him at all.
1. CHIEFS - Matt Barkley, QB, Southern Cal
Not an easy choice, but they don't have anyone to develop. Barkley actually sounds like a pretty good for a West Coast offense (decent accuracy, limited arm strength). Yet I'm still not overly comfortable putting him here. They haven't drafted a QB above the 5th round since Brodie Croyle in the 3rd round in 2006. Reid should go QB either here or 1st in the 2nd round because he'll be given a longer leash than most coaches.
2. JAGUARS - Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
Jags need a playmaker on D. Although he played OLB in 34 at Georgia, he's very similar to Von Miller. Although I feel their offense is more of a problem, they've invested alot in Gabbert, their line is pretty good, and their receiving corp is already young. I wanted to go DT here but couldn't recognize the fact that Jacksonville hasn't had a special/playmaking LB since maybe Kevin Hardy if memory serves me correctly.
3. RAIDERS - Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame
Caught some guff for this pick, but theirs a method to my madness. After McClain's attitude problems and poor play, Te'o is the perfect pick for Oakland. They have no impact LBs on the team, they have few playmakers on D, and they need are in need of a quality leader on defense also. Te'o won't have character issues like McClain, and is much better than Kirk Morrison was. I agree they need pass rush, but I don't see the locker room intangibles from the ones available as much as I do in Te'o. And I hate on ND from the moment time began.
4. EAGLES - Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
Great pass rushing potential for a team that has whiffed on Jason Babin (sort of, but they did cut him) and Brandon Graham. Trent Cole is good but this team has not been able to get to the QB and gave up good yardage in the passing game. I thought about someone on the line, but they've invested heavily in the line and where would Peters go? They should OT at some time, but this is just a case of seeing Moore as having a higher ceiling than Joeckel.
5. LIONS - Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
This is a simple case of seeing Werner as a higher need in a pash rusher and being a little bit safer of a pick than Milliner. Milliner seemed to drop into the teens on some boards around midseason then climb back up. Plus Bama's defense is fantastic so I think his faults are hidden better.
6. CHARGERS - Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
I feel like they get lucky to have this option, but its also a great fit. Between the loss of McNeill and Gaither's issues, Joeckel is a focus on offense without reaching for a receiver. Wanted to go NT, but I've always seen Cam Thomas as a good pro prospect.
7. BILLS - Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU
Whether Whisenhunt or someone other than Kelly is hired here, I'm not really sure they go early to get Fitzpatrick some competition. I think the second round would be just as good for a QB. If they hire Kelly though, this is where Geno Smith is drafted. Mingo gives them some help on the pass rush, and maybe, if Williams keeps up his attitude, a replacement.
8. BROWNS - Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
Whereas the Bills have the same GM, Cleveland is completely changing its staff. I like Weeden, he's just older than I think a new GM will be comfortable with. Another team that will draft Smith if Kelly is hired. But a young guy can either push Weeden to be better this year, or gives you someone better than Weeden to start over with. Its a win-win.
9. TITANS - Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
While their corners are pretty well off, this is sort of a value pick for them. He'll either be the no. 2 or nickel to start out and gives them a strong prospect against the pass which could help Wimbley and Morgan. DT and G could also go here, but Milliner at 9 is a little bit of a steal.
10. PANTHERS - Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
This is a little bit of a steal too, and the Panthers were awful against the run. Until this defense gets stronger, Newton will keep having to outscore his opponents. I'm not completely sold on Newton as a winner, but until I feel like he's got a good defense, he's going to half a lower glass ceiling.
11. CARDINALS - Chance Warmack, G, Alabama
A stronger arm in Vick will help get Larry the ball, a guard like Warmack can help their run game. The defense is fairly strong, and with an offense that can give them a rest Arizona could be strong.
12. BUCCANEERS - Jonathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
From his stats, it seems like McCoy had a pretty good season. Adding Hankins could help him out even more. Although a CB would really help, any CB left is a reach here. Jonathan Cooper also works, and maybe Alec Ogletree could climb to here with some strong workouts.
13. DOLPHINS - Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
I still feel like Rhodes would be too much of a reach. Montgomery could come on and give Miami some help with their pass defense. This team has 1 good pass rusher. Odrick could move inside on passing downs and provide a nice rotation.
14. JETS - Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia
This is a big reach for the Jets, but he could go early in the 2nd round if they decide to wait on QB. They can't sign anyone, but they need a better QB no matter what. And now that Rex is staying, is he going to stick with Sanchez? Probably as much as he absolutely has too. This is definitely a reach for a QB if they hire a GM that is not confident in Sanchez.
15. SAINTS - Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
The defense is all this team should focus on. Maybe some better guys up front can help out their LB's. Maybe they could go with Xavier Rhodes, but they do have Greer and Robinson, who I believe played a little bit better than Bunkley and Ellis.
16. RAMS - Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Giving Bradford some time to throw is never a bad thing. Fisher is the kind of coach that will insist on strengthening his team in the trenches. Last year it was Langford and Brockers, this year it should be their offensive line.
17. STEELERS - Ezekiel Ansah, OLB, BYU
This is more of a wish pick than anything. We'll probably stick with Worilds and go with a WR, especially if Wallace leaves. But this team didn't get sacks, and thats been noticed pretty quickly in this area. The ages on this defense are crazy. Personally I feel like our offense could use a new RB and some WRs. But the defense is our identity and 3-4 OLBs are extremely important to LeBeau's plans. I love Ansah's upside also, and considering his size he could be special.
18. COWBOYS - Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
You just don't argue with the owner, especially when he probably has his choice of Jesse Williams or John Jenkins as your replacements. Changes are need says Jerry, and anyone telling Jerry he's wrong about anything is a great way to get replaced in Dallas.
19. BEARS - Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
How could anyone say the Bears should not be drafting a left tackle. Bears' brass has admitted the offense has cost Smith his job, and it hasn't made Jay Cutler's life any easier.
20. GIANTS - Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
Giants need to get their pass rushers some help, they may get Thomas back, but who knows how he'll play after two major injuries this early in his career. Webster is also gettin up there.
21. BENGALS - Eric Reid, S, LSU
I kinda feel like Cincinnati is a really good safety away from being a top tier team, and that's coming from a Steeler fan. They've build a strong defense up front, now a young playmaker at safety could put them over the hump. Crocker's ok and Nelson has played better since getting there, but Reid can play both spots and has an incredible upside.
22. RAMS - Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia
Ogletree is athletic enough to move outside, and gives Laurinaitis some help. Their OLBs have been nothing special, but the front 7 should be much stronger with his addition.
23. VIKINGS - Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
It's not a strong WR draft class, but there's upside, and Williams I feel is the best WR available. Is similar to Michael Jenkins, but he can catch. With the D playing stronger this year, and the upgrade in targets for Ponder, the Vikings should continue to stay strong and in the playoff hunt next year.
24. COLTS - John Jenkins, DT, Georgia
Seems like he's been moving down boards, but that is perfect for the Colts, whose switch to the 3-4 won't be fully finished until they get a legit NT. Jenkins may not be incredibly special, but has Casey Hampton/Vince Wilfork potential, which isn't bad at all at 24.
25. RAVENS - Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina
Yes, Ray Lewis is retiring and Ed Reed could be missing also next year. Yes their line isn't much of a problem. But 1. they need to get better at running the ball and 2. Cooper shouldn't fall here, he's a top 20 talent taken at 25.
26. PATRIOTS - Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
Perfect for when Welker leaves, which could be this year. Also, Brandon Lloyd isn't very young and I've never been to enamored Julian Edelman. Of course they could go defense, but there's youth on the defense, the oldest position on the team is WR.
27. 49ERS - Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon
This pick needs some defending. Johnthan Banks could be a good pick, but I've never seen much problem in starting Rogers and Brown, with Culliver in the slot. But Ahamad Brooks is only an above average pass rusher, but he's pretty good. Jordan gives you someone with a high ceiling that spell Brooks on passing downs, and eventually develop into a starter. Also, Harbaugh will draft at a position that already has starters, last year they took Jenkins when they already had Crabtree, Manningham, and Randy Moss (don't know if Moss signed after actually) and Davis at TE.
28. FALCONS - Alex Okafor, DE, Texas
They need a pass rusher with the Edwards debacle and Abraham's age. Although Biermann is serviceable and I've always like Jonathan Massaquoi's potential, Okafor provides them with insurance for Abraham's future.
29. TEXANS - Keenan Allen, WR, California
Schaub needs someone to take some attention away from Johnson. Its kind of crazy that Walter's average play has kept him as the starter. Allen could start in the slot and make the Texans pass attack stronger.
30. SEAHAWKS - Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
2 things I notice about Jake Matthews 1. he's a RT, which usually don't get picked in the top 20 (as his boards number suggest) and 2. He's played well even though he is a little on the smaller side for a tackle nowadays. But Carroll finds these guys that don't fit typical size (big corners, small QB) of their positions.
31. BRONCOS - Jonthan Banks, CB, Missisippi State
Bailey should be calling it quits soon. Harris and Porter are good, but they need some more help. They could also go DE, but there wasn't anyone left I felt was worth this pick.
32. PACKERS - Tyler Eifert, TE , Notre Dame
They're letting Finley go, this is the best TE prospect available. And he's a very good prospect. He's got the best career stats for a TE at a university that has turned out a couple of starting TEs in the pros. I actually thought about putting him higher, in fact I would love seeing the Steelers with Eifert and Miller on the field at the same time. They could be letting Jennings leave also, so another target for Rodgers wouldn't be an awful idea.
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Although he played OLB in 34 at Georgia, he's very similar to Von Miller.
Only in the idea that both are OLBs in a 4-3.
Although I feel their offense is more of a problem, they've invested alot in Gabbert,
Under the new CBA, moving on from a Top 10 QB is easier.
their line is pretty good,
News to me, though no OL is worth us taking that high.
I wanted to go DT here but couldn't recognize the fact that Jacksonville hasn't had a special/playmaking LB since maybe Kevin Hardy if memory serves me correctly.
Daryl Smith & Paul Posluszny and that's just the ones we have on the team right now.
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Mingo is a awful Mock with Milliner and Wilson there on my big board. Kyle Moore got a solid look opposite Mario with Dareus and Williams.
Milluner - Gilmore could be good for years, and Tyler Wilsin
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Mingo is a awful Mock with Milliner and Wilson there on my big board. Kyle Moore got a solid look opposite Mario with Dareus and Williams.
Milluner - Gilmore could be good for years, and Tyler Wilsin
Totally agree...Millner should be the pick there.
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May want to take a 3rd shot, Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah wont drop to pick #10
If he's at #4 give him to the eagles. We do need another DE...but Cole, a much improved Graham, and Vinny Curry (who looked good when he got his chanc)e are solid. Right now are biggest hole on the Dline is NT. Fletcher Cox was a stud this year as a 3tech....if we can pair him with Star. We could finally have the dominate inside force that we haven't had in awhile if ever. StarCox would be unstoppable if they live up to potential....they both have tremendously high ceilings.
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1st off your draft order is wrong the Browns have the 6th pick. Secondly The chances the Browns take a QB rd. 1 are slim to none. Weeden will be given another shot for no other reason than there really isn't a better alternative at this point. Wilson is not a 1st round prospect.
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Did the Browns trade down or something? I mean how can you actually screw up the draft order that badly?
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Reid is a solid pick for the bengals, but if they lose most of the starting LBs, I think they go Ogletree there and grab a safety in late round 2.
I agree. But I do like the Reid pick
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From one of our finest and most popular science writers, the best-selling author of Your Inner Fish, comes the answer to a scientific mystery story as big as the world itself: How have astronomical events that took place millions of years ago created the unique qualities of the human species?
In his last book, Neil Shubin delved into the amazing connections between human anatomy - our hands, our jaws - and the structures in the fish that first took over land 375 million years ago. Now, with his trademark clarity and exuberance, he takes an even more expansive approach to the question of why we are the way we are. Starting once again with fossils, Shubin turns his gaze skyward. He shows how the entirety of the universe's 14-billion-year history can be seen in our bodies. From our very molecular composition (a result of stellar events at the origin of our solar system), he makes clear, through the working of our eyes, how the evolution of the cosmos has had profound effects on the development of human life on earth.
©2013 Neil Shubin (P)2013 Random House Audio
"A volume of truly inspired science writing…Shubin deftly balances breadth and depth in his search for a 'sublimely beautiful truth.'" (Publishers Weekly)
"Engrossing…An intelligent, eloquent account of our relations with the inanimate universe." (Kirkus, starred review)
"A truly delightful story of how human beings and life on Earth are connected to the wider universe. We don't observe reality from outside; we're embedded deeply within in it, and it shows. Neil Shubin is a sure-handed and entertaining guide to the big picture of how we came to be." (Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist and author of The Particle at the End of the Universe)
I love listening to books when cycling, paddleboarding, etc but I press pause when I need to concentrate. Its safer & I don't lose the plot!
I really enjoyed this book. It is packed with interesting popular science tit-bits, presented in an engaging style, interwoven with the author's personal experiences and the lives of various scientists.
Don't expect to learn anything revolutionary or ground-breaking. This book, in parts, is a science primer. There was some material I already knew pretty well, and some parts, such as his explanation of the causes of earth's seasons, and the discussion of tectonic plates, I have known since geography classes at age 13. It is a bit like Bill Bryson's Short History of Nearly Everything.
I really enjoyed the sections covering the Big Bang, how elements are formed inside stars, and what it's like on Neptune and Mars. His discussion of the effect of gravity on mammalian body size is compelling, and includes the following observation, which is typical of the author's entertaining style: 'if you drop a mouse down a 1000m mine shaft, it gets up and walks away; a rat is killed; a human is broken; a horse splashes!".
The story meanders from subject to subject. It is ostensibly about the impact of the cosmos and the laws of physics on our daily lives, but sometimes it wanders off at a tangent and you forget the core theme of the book. For this reason, and the fact that I was distracted by hedge-cutting while I listened, I took the unprecedented step of listening to the book twice. I picked up a lot of interesting stuff that I'd missed first time around.
The narrator is excellent and, as long as you are not looking for anything too cerebral, this is great popular science.
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"Easy to follow and informative"
Fun and easy to follow listen. Ties together Darwin's evolution of man with the evolution of the universe and some of its constituent parts. If your like me and you just can't get enough about evolution and our place in the universe (who among us can?), than I would recommend this short, well written and informative book.
Family father, neuroscientist, and non-fiction addict.
"Broad science book lacking focus"
From my list of book reviews it will be blatantly obvious that I like non-fiction, especially non-fiction science books. I therefore naturally thought that The universe within by Neil Shubin would be a perfect match. A little bit of geology mixed with astronomy and evolution combined with reportedly good writing. It felt like a safe bet for me. I was wrong.
Shubin starts out by describing a geological expedition to Greenland. It was indeed interesting to learn about the hardships associated with finding stones that were formed during the time you are interested in. Shubin quickly moves on (it is a rather short book) to state that all living creatures on earth are related to one another and then he also takes it one step further, saying that we are also related to distant stars because had it not been for supernovas of massive stars the elements on which life depends, would not have formed. This, I suppose, is a profound fact, but I guess that a few paragraphs is not sufficient to convey a feeling of awe.
The book proceeds on a wild journey through space and evolution. Shubin writes about the origin of life and about the formation of stars as well as the entire universe. He frequently diverts from the main story (if there is one) and discusses other things such as the circadian rhythm. The part I personally found most interesting was the one about earth's climate on a geological timescale. Did you know that before the Himalayas formed 40 million years ago (due to the collision of the Indian and Chinese landmasses), earth was considerably larger than it has been since then. At some points there were not even any ice caps over Antarctica. The Himalayas, Shubin explains, drained carbon dioxide from the atmosphere which was flushed into the oceans which in turn reduced the greenhouse effect of our atmosphere which cooled earth. We should expect more such drastic changes of the earth's climate in the future and we better hope that we humans are able to adapt to such changes.
This is not a bad book but I feel that if suffers from trying to cover too broad an area in too few pages. It reminds me of when my supervisor was going to give a talk about "cognition and evolution", which he felt was already stretching what you could cram into one talk. The arrangers however felt that this was too modest, can't we change the title to cogntion, evolution, and the cosmos to raise interest? I don't know how that episode ended but I can imagine that, like this book, the result would lack focus.
"Sadly nothing new, still not bad."
The universe is a pretty big topic. While the author did a fairly good job scratching away at it, the book might have been better with more personal insight and anecdote.
"The seeds of life, ..."
and my connects to everything, are explained here. it's great to see my beginnings, and from what I have grown
"Very clear."
This was an excellent explanation of the relationship of biology to earth science. Very easy to understand.
"Fun to learn"
Good overview a great book for your commute 'learning' time. May even get your teenager listening
"Excellent history of earth and humans"
History of early Earth and development of life with adaption of human dna changes due to life cycle changes.
Clear explanation of the connectedness of life to cosmic evolution. Uses a narrative style that makes the topic accessible to non-scientists.
"Little more than school geology and Sagan's Cosmos"
I was always inspired by Carl Sagan's proposition in the original "Cosmos" television series that life could well be a way for the universe to "know itself". Having learnt basic geology at school, watched both Sagan's and de Grasse Tyson's "Cosmos" series and read Steven Pinker's "How The Mind Works", I was looking forward to a dedicated study of exactly this "Universe Within". Unfortunately, I have been left disappointed by this book, not having really discovered anything beyond what I already knew. This is a shame because, as prompted by Carl Sagan, the topic is a fascinating extension of the aforementioned core knowledge. I was hoping this book would start from Sagan's insight, but, like mentioned in other reviews, it essentially goes all the way back to the beginning and follows a "Cosmos"-like path of core knowledge review. Life's consciousness and consequent human behaviour receives little attention, swamped by physical study of geology and biology.

If you missed any of the above core knowledge, this book is a poor alternative on its own. I would recommend simply watching either (or both) of the much more engaging (and inspiring) "Cosmos" television series.

If you are already familiar with the core knowledge, this book offers little more than that to the reader. Therefore, its value in its own right is just average.

The narration is acceptable, but nothing spectacular, also just average.
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As previously announced on this blog, the remaining dates of the Morrissey U.S. North American tour have officially been pulled down due to medical reasons, including an April date in Salt Lake.
The singer has suffered a series of medical mishaps over the past few months including a bleeding ulcer, Barrett's esophagus and double pneumonia.
From the press release:
Despite his best efforts to try to continue touring, Morrissey has to take a hiatus and will not be able to continue on the rest of the tour. Morrissey thanks all of his fans for their well wishes and thoughts. Refunds for the remaining shows are available at point of purchase.
Morrissey is recognized as one of the most prominent artists of his generation and is an idol for people around the world. Pitchfork has called him "one of the most singular figures in Western popular culture from the last twenty years." Morrissey's influence can be seen and felt throughout the music of countless artists who have noted him as their inspiration.


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized to eliminate from the Flathead Indian irrigation project, on application by the owner thereof, twelve acres, more or less, of land in the northwest quarter of northwest quarter of section 6, township 21 north, range 23 west, of the Montana meridian: Provided, That the landowner shall pay all accrued irrigation charges heretofore assessed against the land and relinquish the water right to the United States for the benefit of the Flathead irrigation project, and no further charges shall be assessed against the land: Provided further, That the obligations of the Flathead irrigation district for the repayment of the reimbursable construction costs of the Camas division of the Flathead Indian irrigation project shall not
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Have you heard anything about your CT scan? I have been thinking about you. Please let us know how you are doing.
same here.... been wondering how everything went. I am still praying for the best.
here too...i sure hope she is ok...been thinking of kris every time i come here. May Gods Grace be with her. deb
Thanks guys. I have been having so many problems with the internet for about 2 weeks and it eventually died a week ago and it just got up. After waiting 28 days (YES 28!!!), my doctor came back from vacation and picked up where his slack collegue dropped the ball. The ct scans revealed NO cancer in the area of my pain. I have been referred back to the gyneocologist to investigate my ovary and uterus again. I am so glad there is now sign of cancer, but I am still worried about what is going on and I am still in pain. I remember that my first tumor was too small and never showed up an any scan. But I will rejoice right now and be happy. I am still so angry over my doctor's collegue who said he looked at the scans but I had to wait until Dr. H
Great news, Kris! So glad you're doing okay - except for having deal with a turkeybutt. That clear cat scan is just wonderful - I hope they find a way to ease your pain soon and find out where it's coming from. Have fun exercising your liver every now and then!
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Great news kris - we are all so happy for you. Hope they find out what that pain is all about, too. That turkeybutt sounds DREADFUL! Like the idea of the red wine - I told Butch we are going to start drinking one small glass a day - it is good for us.
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Happy to hear you up and running and all full of spunk and punch. Hope you continue with clear scans and painfree (too much to ask?? ok less painful) days. Belle
Thumbs up Kris. Glad you enjoyed your wine over dinner. Now get hopping and do a little traveling.
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Thank God! I am so happy for you.
This is great news! Well, sort of. I am sorry to hear you are still in pain. Keep pushing for an answer. You will get it eventually. Hopefully it will be easy to fix and you will be feeling happy and pain free. I think about you often, cancer buddy.
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Cannes Film Festival is an annual event where Rachel McAdams and other stars throughout the world converge for 10 days. Each day there's a movie premiere, photo call and of course parties! We're going to be periodically checking in until May 21, when everyone goes home.
Here's our round up from the first few days.
May 11 opening night and premiere of Midnight in Paris
Uma Thurman
Va va va voom! Uma Thurman looked amazing in this feathered Versace gownand Jimmy choo shoes.
Chloe Lambert
French actress Chloe Lambert is wearing the color of the moment, honeysuckle. The bright ruffled gown livened up an evening of mostly ivory, white and nude gowns.
Rachel McAdams
Talk about an entrance maker! Rachel McAdams captures every eye in the place in this red and white illusion silk organza Marchesa gown.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek might have opted for a soft color (silver), but the beading on her Gucci Premiere silk gorgette gown reflected the lights and gave her a glow. Salma carried a matching Gucci bag.
Karolina Kurkova
The diagonal beading on this Armani Prive gown that Karolina Kurkova wore created the illusion of fireworks when the light hit hit. The retro updo and curvy design of the dress harkens back to old Hollywood. The fire in the Chopard jewelry she wore matched the dress perfectly.
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D'Angelo to perform in tribute to James Brown
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D'Angelo is the latest artist signing on for the summer salute to the "Godfather of Soul."
Taking place on August 13th at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl, "Get On Up: A James Brown Celebration" will also feature previously announced artists Aloe Blacc, Bettye LaVette and Angelique Kidjo. Also in the lineup is the James Brown Alumni Band featuring Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley.
Grammy-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride will preside over the show as the music director. Tickets for the concert go on sale May 4th.
Ahead of the tribute concert, the late James Brown will be immortalized in the biopic "Get On Up." Chadwick Boseman will take on the role of Brown. The film also stars Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Jill Scott and Nelsan Ellis. "Get On Up" hits theaters on August 1st.
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Lennox Samuels reports from Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures on their new reality—and their conspiracy theories.
A survivalist mood deepened in Miyagi prefecture, and spread in nearby Yamagata prefecture.
The cause is a personal one for Chef Ooe, who was born and raised in Yamagata, one of the six prefectures in the Tohoku region.
The approximately 500 people who packed the Yamagata City Sports Center on Thursday had swelled to 1,000 less than 24 hours later.
The oaza might spend 100 yen a year to send five pilgrims as far away as Yamagata, on the other side of Japan.
Six feet of snow is common on the line on which we travelled in Yamagata prefecture, and washouts are not infrequent.
From what I have narrated above, glimpses of Yamagata and Inouy may be gathered.
Although Akita prefecture is mountainous there is a greater proportion of level land in it than in Yamagata.
I may also add that Yamagata was Prime Minister several times, besides holding from time to time other ministerial portfolios.
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Rock Hill, S.C. - A coin toss Saturday morning awarded the Brevard women's soccer team a bid to the conference tournament, making them the fifth team in school history to advance to a SAC tournament. Brevard had been deadlocked with Mars Hill because of identical conference records and an October 16 tie between the two teams.
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Beer. Bavarian culture. Tradition. Harvest. Märzen Bier. From a celebration in a field to a beer worth celebrating.
Greetings on this first day of October! And a lovely fall day it is in Milwaukee.
For the past month many Oktoberfest celebrations have taken place around the world, most notably in Munich and Milwaukee. Fun is had by all who often drink copious amounts of seasonal Oktoberfest beer, listen to Bavarian music, dance, eat soft pretzels, regard fraus and frauleins in dirndls, and herrs in leiderhozen. Sprecher makes a traditional Oktoberfest beer, a Märzen style, which is a perennial award winner both in competitions (GABF, LA International, U.S. Open) and among craft beer lovers. More about that later, but first a bit about the history of the Oktoberfest celebration (courtesy of Wikipedia):
Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12,1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese ("Theresa's meadow") in honor of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the "Wies'n".
The festival was eventually prolonged and moved ahead to September to allow for better weather conditions. Today, the last day of the festival is the first Sunday in October.
But what about the beer?
According to Wikipedia: Märzen has its origins in Bavaria, probably before the 16th century. A Bavarian brewing ordinance decreed in 1539 that beer may be brewed only between 29 September and 23 April. The original Märzen was described as "dark brown, full-bodied". The beer was often kept in the cellar until late in the summer, and remaining bottles were served at Oktoberfest. In order to last so long, either the original gravity and alcohol were increased or the hopping was strengthened.
Michael Jackson writes: From "March" in German. Originally a beer brewed in March and laid down in caves before the summer weather rendered brewing impossible. Stocks would be drawn upon during the summer, and finally exhausted in October. In Germany, this tradition has come to be associated with one specific style. Marzenbier has a malty aroma, and is a medium-strong version (classically, more than 5.5 percent alcohol by volume) of the amber-red Vienna style. It is seasonal to the Oktoberfest, where it is offered as a traditional speciality alongside paler beers of a similar strength.
Fast forward to the present time. Now that you've got the history, there's a good reason to raise a pint or few of Sprecher Oktoberfest during this fall season. The Weekly Pint says:
Fall equates with better beer drinking. We love the simple pleasures of all those good Oktoberfest parties, which, starting this week, take over every German-style beer bar in America (and some entire towns, like Leavenworth, WA). The true, traditional beer to order is Märzen (say "mayer-tsen"), a medium-bodied, coppery-red lager marked by a smooth malt character and the spicy kick of noble hops. It's an under-appreciated style—for some reason, it's scarcely served at the big traditional Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, which runs from 9/22 to 10/7 this year—and has a sociable ABV (alcohol by volume) of just five to seven percent, making it the perfect match for bratwurst, if not an impromptu chicken dance or two as the oom-pah band rocks it that much harder.
Got lederhosen? Maybe not. But you can get the right beer. Here, two of our favorite Oktoberfest brews to pick up from your local beer shop this season. After all, as Ahnold once helpfully reminded the world: "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer."
Sprecher Oktoberfest; 5.75%abv
From one of our perennial favorite breweries available throughout the central and Eastern U.S. states comes this sturdy offering, aged a full six weeks before release. Aromatic and a touch nutty, with a pleasant caramel-y note, it's got a bready, malty backbone and the marked spiciness of Hallertau and Mt. Hood hops.
Come to Sprecher Brewery, tour and enjoy the Oktoberfest. Pick some up in our Gift Shop. Get a growler full (either stainless or glass growler). Try some at your favorite venue. You'll be saying Prost! (and perhaps GO Pack!) in no time. Sprecher Oktoberfest is available throughout the Midwest. If you can't find it, let us know.