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|The Gambler's Gambit
|Main Category
| Spider Cavern
|Quest Ends At
| Borcha
| • Search for Tellung in the Spider Caverns
• Get the Debt Money
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I. TBA Edit
Objective Edit
- tba
Journal Entry Edit
II. The Price of a Meal Edit
Objective Edit
- Search for Tellung in the Spider Caverns
Journal Entry Edit
After speaking with Cavan, I have discovered that Telung did indeed pass through Conall's Valley. Cavan said that Telung was talking about finding gold in the Spider Caverns and paying his debts off quickly. Cavan noted that Telung was also in debt to him. The Spider Caverns are located on the south-eastern side of Conall's Valley.
III. Dicing with Death Edit
Objective Edit
- Get the Debt Money
Journal Entry Edit
I have found the corpse of the gambler, Telung, lying hidden in the Spider Caverns. It looks as though one of the creatures was storing him to be eaten later. I should take the pouch of gold that he owes.
IV. Life and Debt Edit
Objective Edit
- Deliver the Debt money to Borcha
Journal Entry Edit
I have recovered a bag of gold from Telung's corpse; it should be more than enough to pay off his debts. I should return to Borcha in Conarch Village with the money. The gate to Conarch Village can be found on the southwestern side of the valley.
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English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language courses are offered at three OCC campuses: Royal Oak, Auburn Hills, and Orchard Ridge (Farmington Hills). These courses help prepare students to be successful in other academic courses.
We offer four levels of combined writing/reading courses, four levels of combined grammar/listening courses, and three levels of speaking courses. These are credit courses that follow the semester plan.
In addition, Royal Oak and Orchard Ridge campuses also offer lower level, non-credit courses called the Bridge Class for students who are not ready for the lowest level of our credit program.
- Aug. 30 - Royal Oak Bridge Class, 1 pm
- Aug. 31 - Royal Oak Bridge Class, 6 pm
- Aug. 31 - Orchard Ridge Bridge Class, 10 am
For registration information, visit Registration and Tuition. For faculty information, please visit the faculty directory.
When students fill out and return their application for admission, they will receive instructions to take the MTELP (Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency). The MTELP is given on each campus in the Academic Support Center by appointment. The score on this test places students in the appropriate level of ESL courses.
For more information visit Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (MTELP).
What students are saying about OCC English as a Second Language
"I recommend OCC to all ESL students who want a great academic English experience and do not want to waste their time. OCC-ESL has very much helped me in reaching my goals."
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It would be a shame if I didn't share this with the world.
Utopian Lasagna
Serves 8
I used ready-made, 25.5 ounces, chunky tomato & herb, Muir Glen (organic of course)
Cheese sauce (from www.randomgirl.com):
1/2 stick of vegan margarine (Earth Balance)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
pinch of tumeric
1/2 cup nutritional yeast flakes
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of paprika
Melt the margarine in a medium frying pan over low heat. Beat in the flour with a whisk over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, the whisk in the boiling water, salt, sot sauce, garlic and onion powders, and tumeric. Cook the sauce until it thickens and bubbles, then whip in the yeast. Add salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
Lasagna noodles, 10 oz., preferably organic, whole-wheat (because, ya know, flour has protein and we're all deficient [cross-eyed look])
Cook according to directions.
My lasagna masterpiece: The vegetable mixture!
3 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. diced carrots (small dice but not grated)
1 1/2 c. diced zucchini (same as carrots)
2 large chopped tomatoes
8 oz. spinach (either frozen or fresh)
1 T. dried parsley
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
2 T. tamari
In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onions for about 5 min. Add garlic and saute for 2 more min. Add carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, and spinach, and cook, uncovered, on medium for about 15 min. Add spices and cook for 10 more min., until vegetables are becoming tender but not completely cooked. Remove from heat. Do NOT overcook; the vegetables will cook more and absorb the spices in the oven!
Assembly (tools required)
Oil a 13 x 9-inch pan with 1 T. olive oil, oiling the sides as well. Preheat the oven to 350 F. at the appropriate time (in other words, don't leave the oven on for 30 min. while the veggies are cooking.) Cook the vegetables first. When the vegetables have approximately 10 min. remaining, cook the noodles (egg-free for vegan, available dried) and cheese sauce. When the noodles are cooked, rinse in cool water.
Spread 1/3 of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan. Add 1/3 to 1/2 of the lasagna noodles. Top with the vegetable mixture (all). Mix about 1/2 c. of the tomato sauce with the cheese sauce, and top the vegetables with the mixture. Add the rest of the lasagna noodles, topping the noodles with the remaining sauce. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 30 min. Remove foil and bake for 30 more min. Cool for 30 min. (with or without foil on top - watch out for pets who like carrots) prior to serving.


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LINDALE — Three powerlifters from Sulphur Springs will be making the trip to Abilene for the state finals.
"The regional powerlifting meet went well. The team got third place overall in the meet," said SS powerlifting coach Rodney Flowers. "We missing first place by four points. Seven of the eight lifters that competed placed in the meet. We had one first place, two second places, a third place, and three fifth place lifters."
State Qualifiers:
Joe Scott took first place in the 181-pound weight division.
Taylor Link took second in the 132-pound weight division
Jake Russell took second in the 198-pound weight division Medal winners:
Andrew Burton took third in the super heavyweight class.
Tadarious Johnson took fifth place in the super heavyweight class.
Johnny McSheffery took fifth in the 165-pound weight class.
J.R. Rivera took fifth in the 148-pound weight class.
The state competition will be March 27-28 at the Taylor Expo Center in Abilene.
"This is the first time in my three years of coaching here that we had a lifter qualify for the state meet," Flowers said.
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Thank you for everyone who came out to support C-U at Home One Winter Night on Friday, February 21, in downtown Champaign. It was a powerful time for our community to come together and learn more about the issues surrounding homelessness. Your financial support for One Winter Night is the foundation for an entire year of funding for our ministry. The accounting books for C-U at Home One Winter Night will remain open until March 7, 2014. Please browse the list of participants below and donate on behalf of your favorite box dweller. Thank you for taking time to get involved. Together, we CAN make a difference!
About the Event
Believe it or not, on any given night, literally hundreds of people in Champaign County do not spend the night in their own home. Some sleep with friends. Others sleep in shelters. Some sleep in cars. And others sleep outside. The goal of C-U at Home One Winter Night is to raise awareness about those who are homeless, helping others realize that someday that could be me. C-U at Home is dedicated to supporting the most vulnerable homeless, those who are more likely to die early unless their circumstances change.
One Winter Night was held in the heart of downtown Champaign, centered around the corner of Neil St. and Main St., with over 150 people who spent the night outside in a cardboard box from 6pm-6am. We also hosted homeless educational presentations about various topics related to homelessness in the City Council Chambers from 6pm-10pm. And a very special highlight of One Winter Night 2016 was the world premiere of The Phoenix: Hope Is Rising. This is a documentary about that takes you from the birth of C-U at Home all the way up to the future of our ministry. You can find out more about the documentary and find out how you can host a screening of the film at: www.thephoenixhopeisrising.com
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List of Participants
Each of these public service figures, community leaders, business leaders, business leaders, and academic leaders spent the night outside in a cardboard box on Friday, February 21. Each of these participants experienced just a small taste of what many of the homeless in our community face every single night. Would you consider supporting them with a tax deductible donation? Just click on the name to find out more.
Public Service
- Patrick Connolly, Urbana Chief of Police
- William Kyles, Champaign City Council Member
- Karen Foster, Champaign City Council Member
- Alejandra Coronel, Language Service Supervisor, Presence Covenant Medical Center
- Don Gerard, Mayor of Champaign
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On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 3:41 AM, Nevo <sakur.deagod at gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Jay: > I have a question as to what you refer as "backwards incompatible". Most Web applications will become contract violators because they are returning Xexprs directly to send/suspend, etc rather than returning response data structures. I will also be cleaning up the old response data-structures, so even those applications will have a break as well. Jay > Will the old way (bytes response format) be workable since currently my > blog server is setup by using some libs from "untyped" from planet and I'm > not sure if this change will have any impact to those libs? Thanks, > regardless of that, this change looks great so I don't need to worry about > escaping and content insertion. Thank you! > Nevo > > On 27 November 2010 08:55, Jay McCarthy <jay.mccarthy at gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I would like to remove the implicit preference the Web Server gives to >> Xexprs and the old esoteric bytes response format. This is backwards >> incompatible change, but I think it will make the server better in the >> long run as it will promote other HTML encodings, like the xml and >> html modules, Eli's new system, SXML, etc. I am interested in your >> opinion. >> >> -- Details -- >> >> Everywhere that the server expects a "response" uses the response/c >> contract >> >> >> http://pre.racket-lang.org/docs/html/web-server/http.html#(def._((lib._web-server/http/response-structs..rkt)._response/c)) >> >> This allows the native HTTP response data structures, Xexprs, and >> lists that start with bytes (the MIME type) where everything after is >> a byte string or normal string. [I have no idea where that last thing >> came from, but it was in the legacy server and I've kept it >> compatible.] >> >> In addition to backwards incompatibility, this could make Web >> programming a bit more verbose, because you'd have to explicitly call >> "make-xexpr-response" to construct the response from the Xexpr. I >> could ease that a little bit by changing its name to "xexpr" or >> something similar. >> >> Any ideas on the best way to deal with this? >> >> Jay >> >> -- >> Jay McCarthy <jay at cs.byu.edu> >> Assistant Professor / Brigham Young University >> http://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~jay >> >> "The glory of God is Intelligence" - D&C 93 >> _________________________________________________ >> For list-related administrative tasks: >> http://lists.racket-lang.org/listinfo/dev > > -- Jay McCarthy <jay at cs.byu.edu> Assistant Professor / Brigham Young University http://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~jay "The glory of God is Intelligence" - D&C 93
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Discussion in 'Draft Zone' started by 44cowboys22, Mar 20, 2014.
Just have that feeling.....
I think we owe Marinelli and the defense the top three picks so that leaves out Martin IMO.
Easley is too injury prone for a top three pick. Jerrigan I like.
Jernigan would be a great pick.
agreed Easly a litlle later he can be special if his health checks out first 3 picks to early for him thou
If the "Smith" is Chris, then sign me up for these 4
Are you talking about Martin, the kid from ND?
Not sure how we can end up with Martin (if that's who you mean) and Jerrigan.
Think he probably means Kareem Martin DT North Carolina.
And there's absolutely no chance we go DL the first 4 picks.
I have a feeling it wont, you will see an early pick on a skill player and an O Lineman, both of whom will fall and be to good to pass up. BTW Easley refused to weigh in at pro day yesterday after interviewing poorly at the draft.
There is a chance.
They took Defense with their first four picks in 2012.
Yeah, but it was CB, DE, OLB and S. 4 different positions spanning all 3 levels of the D. Just can't imagine we go pure DL 4 straight times, but hey... never say never I guess.
If at all possible, stay with your board. Hopefully that means a DT, DE, S, OL in the first 4 picks. If it is not Donald in the first then I am all for the S.
Martins stock has to be high right now for Dallas. However DE and Safety have to be top priorities as well. The Melton signing creates more flexibility in the Draft for BPA (Best Player Available) scenario with Play making Freaks like WR Mike Evans and TE Eric Ebron floating out there like a box of chocolates.
How do you plan to do that.
I hope Jernigan Is your 2nd round pick because he It's Noy worth the 16th pick in this defense
Clowney, Mack, Watkins, Matthews, Donald and Gilbert are the only players I want at 16. Any other player we should trade back for.
to me the only question on jernigan is "want to", he has the talent
he can play 1T or 3T and pairing him and melton in the middle of our DL with crawford and (hopefully) crichton or smith could make for a really nice DL
this is a DL with size and speed
if the team feels he checks out from an effort and work ethic standpoint, i would not mind him at all


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 Nice try, Ronaldo-pantalones. You tempt me back to Noisebridge with your hastily-suppurated excretions of missing my hawt mop-on-floor action, but I'm leagues and furlongs away through the fog and forest. If I come back to Noisebridge, I would be more willing to "teach people about the chemistry and what-not of" Asynchronized Cuddling (a new Olympic sport), than something so "brainless" as Xtreme Cross-Room Dirt Hacking. If you want a Eureka(tm) moment , use the Super-Sucker, set to LOUD, with the rotating bristles kicking up a sneeze-storm. And if you want "more practical knowledge of how to get things up that have been sitting there a while" I suggest you poke the nearest hack-hacking hacker with a Giant Robot appendage.
Love and Face-snarls,
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P.S. It seems you spend a fair amount of time thinking about how to get things out of clothes. May I suggest wine?
P.P.S. You can also use seltzer water to get the wine out of your blood.

Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:42:25 -0700
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Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] Housekeeping history

Honestly sometimes during hacking or working on a project, I find getting away for it a while doing something brainless allows me to think about it. I then get a eureka moment and get a major advancement on whatever I am working on. I think we do need some type of facilities manager who is either paid or not paid. We have a big enough space where we do need someone to step up and take responsibility. Perhaps Molly would be willing to come back and perhaps teach people about the chemistry and whatnot of cleaning. I personally know of a few cleaning tricks like how to get gum off of clothes (peanut butter) and seltzer water to get wine out of clothes. More practical knowledge of how to get things up that have been sitting there a while is a good thing too.

On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM, rachel lyra hospodar <email@example.com> wrote:

 what if, instead of using The Sandwich Money to get a maid, we use it to
 pay a super-part-time facilities manager? we'd probably then want to
 give them a Sandwich Budget but hey, it wouldn't have to be that much.
 we could even do Tasty Tacos instead of sandwiches for added food value.
 or maybe we could give the New Sandwich Budget to Tastebridge and they
 could cater monthly cleaning parties, managed by the manager person.

 On 6/29/2011 7:54 PM, Will Sargent wrote:
 >
 > The system I described above worked really well, and is a whole like
 > nicer for the community we've created as it keeps us focused in making
 > Noisebridge work on our own than throwing money to someone else to fix
 > for us.
 >
 >
 > It worked really well when you were doing it. But no-one else is doing
 > it, and you got referred to as the "facilities manager." That's gotta suck.
 >
 >
 > As much as I know we are a group of filthy hackers who still live in our
 > mom's basement, it would be nice to grow a little instead of letting
 > someone else clean up after us. Then again fuck Noisebridge, I hope the
 > hippies burn the space down with the sage they've been burning there
 > recently, it would be the easiest way to clean the space up.
 >
 >
 > Cleaning is too big a problem to attack individually. And while we
 > could put people on a rotating list, in practice the place has been a
 > mess for a while and that hasn't happened.
 >
 > And even if you did get a shortlist of people willing to do it, and it
 > got organized and it even worked for a while -- I have with the
 > "community driven by nagging" solution is that eventually, people will
 > get sick of nagging and/or cleaning. A community that's willing to
 > clean up and maintain the space would be great... but that's not
 > Noisebridge. Noisebridge is made up of filthy hackers fresh out of the
 > basement who have to remember the grunting sounds that mean "welcome" in
 > basic human. Noisebridge is a step up from the basement, but it's not a
 > community of neat freaks.
 >
 > I don't think spending money on a cleaning service is throwing money
 > down the drain. It's not like cleaning makes the community "stronger"
 > in anyway, or asserts moral superiority. It's just housecleaning. It's
 > the same problem whether members do it or people we pay do it. If
 > there's a way to get people involved and working for the community, I'd
 > rather have them teaching a class or helping someone with a project --
 > interacting with their peers instead of with a mop.
 >
 > I think anything that can be done to get Noisebridge clean to the point
 > where you can't write your name in the dust on the floor. I'm not
 > particularly fussed how we get there. But it should be something that
 > we can follow through on and implement.
 >
 > Bonus points if the space doesn't disturb or put off the (huge) number
 > of people who come to Noisebridge and tell their friends about it.
 >
 > Will.
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Luxury Holidays, Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks in Staffordshire
Planning a luxury holiday, short or weekend breaks in Staffordshire? Listed below are Britain's Finest places to stay, visit and eat in Staffordshire to help you plan luxury holidays, weekend breaks and short breaks.
The Creamery at Manor Farm (Self Catering)
Mavesyn Ridware, Rugeley
Service users can also enjoy their own garden and patio area, as well as convenient car parking. The area has many places of cultural, historic and... more
Manor House Farm (Bed & Breakfast)
Quixhill Lane, Prestwood Denstone, Uttoxeter
A large almost grand lawned garden offers croquet and tennis. Rare breed cattle graze in our fields... more
Trentham (Garden)
Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent
The perimeter woodlands and western pleasure grounds will be planted with trees connecting the formal gardens to the park. A grass amphitheatre overlooking the lake will... more
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Druids Heath Golf Club (Golf Course)
Stonnall Road, Aldridge, Walsall
It is an exceptionally demanding course, both physically and mentally, featuring several long holes with a variety of hazards. But steady play to reach the putting... more
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (Attraction / Activity)
Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
Explore the rich collections of paintings, prints, drawings, costume and glass in the Art Gallery. From ancient Roman pots to a Mark XVI Spitfire, from a... more
The Holly Bush Inn (Restaurant)
Salt, Stafford
The exterior is picture perfect, with white walls, a thatched roof and bright hanging baskets adding flashes of colour. An original 15th century charcoal oven has... more
Ancient High House (Museum / Art Gallery)
Greengate Street, Stafford
The house, once the tallest building for miles around, came to prominence when King Charles I visited on his way to Shrewsbury in 1642 and with... more
The Grange at Hencote (Self Catering)
Hencote, Cross Hill, Shrewsbury
All of the bedrooms are en-suite and benefit from unique views across the Estate. The Grange provides luxurious and flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests... more
Claymills Victorian Pumping Station (Attraction / Activity)
Meadow Lane, Stretton, Burton upon Trent
But the story behind the need for the pumping stations is equally as fascinating. It seems that the town of Burton-upon-Trent faced more sewage disposal problems... more
Biddulph Grange Garden (Garden)
Grange Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent
There are tunnels, passageways and undulating paths that weave through this lovely bucolic plot and lead you to some beautiful sights. Look out for the gorgeous... more
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The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Bethesda Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent
Explore the rich collections of paintings, prints, drawings, costume and glass in the Art Gallery. From ancient Roman pots to a Mark XVI Spitfire, from a... more
Alveton (Self Catering)
Alveton, Longshaw Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 3BQ, United Kingdom, Froghall
The rest of the accommodation is made up of an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room with... more
Bunbury (Self Catering)
Bunbury, Longshaw Lane, Farley, Staffordshire, ST10 3BQ, United Kingdom, Froghall
The rest of the accommodation is made up of an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting room with... more
The George (Restaurant)
Alstonefield, Ashbourne
Lunchtime offers a range of traditional pub grub using locally sourced ingredients including bangers and mash, fish and chips and sandwiches. The dinner menu is more... more
Shugborough Estate (Garden)
Milford, Stafford
Between the house and the river are terraces and a grand 19th century parterre with clipped yews and many vases. Herbaceous borders have been planted to... more
Izaak Walton's Cottage (Museum / Art Gallery)
Worston Lane, Shallowford, Stone
Outside is an extensive herb garden, old fashioned roses, shrubs and borders. Disabled access is limited, please call before visiting for more information... more
Obsession Salon & Spa (Spa)
Branston Golf & Country Club, Branston, Burton upon Trent
If you are looking to relax, rejuvenate, unwind and indulge then your Spa Day Experience starts here. The spa offers well appointed treatment rooms, swimming pool,... more
Netherstowe House (Hotel)
Netherstowe Lane, Lichfield
Netherstowe House is a stunning Grade II listed boutique hotel set in tranquil formal grounds, perfect for business and leisure guests alike. Guest bedrooms exude a... more
Moseley Old Hall (Garden)
Moseley Old Hall Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton
All plants and trees used were known in England in the 1700s. Included fruits are medlar, quince, mulbbery, cherry and various apples and pears... more
Obsession Salon & Spa (Spa)
5 Castledyke, Lichfield
Hair lovers can also get preened thanks to expert L'Oreal Professional services and hi-tech curls by Cloud 9, using the latest technology... more
Gladstone Pottery Museum (Attraction / Activity)
Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
You'll discover how bone china tableware was made in the original workshops and glimpse the giant bottle kilns of the former Gladstone China Works, which opened... more
Moseley Old Hall (Historic House)
Moseley Old Hall Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton
The hiding place he used and the bed he slept in can be viewed. On display are a good collection of 17th century oak furniture, panelling... more
The Hand & Trumpet (Restaurant)
Main Road, Wrinehill, Crewe
The series of interconnecting rooms is lent an airy feeling by a large skylight while the real fires and oriental rugs provide cosy comfort. The menu... more
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There is also a host of excellent family entertainment with a brand new family thrill ride called Air Race plus the Pirate Adventure and The Drunken... more
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Moddershall Oaks Health Spa (Spa)
Moddershall, Stone
Don your robe and drift around the manor at your leisure; indulge in some downtime and refuel with the spa's feelgood food that doesn't compromise on... more
Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort (Spa)
Maker Lane, Yoxall, Burton upon Trent
This place guarantees the ultimate blissful bathe. This stately Grade II-listed building in Staffordshire is renowned for providing luxury as standard... more
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Shugborough Estate (Historic House)
Millford, Stafford
In the original extensive servants´ quarters there is a working kitchen and laundry and a nearby brewery. The 18 acre Grade I listed historic garden has... more
Beau Desert Golf Club (Golf Course)
Rugeley Road, Hazel Slade, Cannock
Each hole is tree lined and features gorse,heather, bracken and fern surrounding the fairways that are bordered by acres of firs and spruces. It measures just... more
Keeper's Cottage (Self Catering)
Manor House Farm, Prestwood, Denstone, Uttoxeter
Visitors have the use of a private drive, an en suite bathroom and a barbecue during the warmer weather. There is a great deal to enjoy... more
Stafford Castle and Visitor Centre (Attraction / Activity)
Newport Road, Stafford
After the civil war, the slighted remains were given an extensive 19th century gothic reconstruction. Lower down the hillside are the earthworks of two large and... more
Hoar Cross Hall Spa Resort (Hotel)
Maker Lane, Yoxall, Burton upon Trent
As you enter, the historic motto of the D'Arcy family "Ung Dieu, Ung Roi" (One God, One King) is emblazoned over reception, while a more recent... more
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Gladstone Pottery Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Uttoxeter Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent
You'll discover how bone china tableware was made in the original workshops and glimpse the giant bottle kilns of the former Gladstone China Works, which opened... more
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With so much on the line and the Goldeyes down by one, Josh Mazzola swung his bat, and the crack it made sounded like a redemption song.
The Fish shortstop's eighth-inning RBI double didn't just tie Sunday afternoon's game against the visiting Kansas City T-Bones, it opened the way for the Fish to rally for a last-minute win -- and, with that, keep pace in the American Association's wild-card playoff race.
For the first seven frames of Sunday's game at Shaw Park, Mazzola stood mostly frustrated by a slew of Kansas City T-Bones pitchers, as did the rest of the Fish hitters. Their own starter, Matt Jackson, pitched brilliantly, good enough to win, but the offence just couldn't drive one in.
Indeed, the score was stuck at zeros until the top of the seventh, when right-fielder Fehlandt Lentini made a difficult throw to Yurendell de Caster at third base. De Caster bobbled it, and that error allowed a T-Bones runner to dash home and put his team on the board.
Mazzola, meanwhile, was coming off a rough night the evening before, when his seventh-inning error paved the way for the T-Bones to win in extra innings. But in the eighth inning of Sunday's tilt, Mazzola made no mistake: after T-Bones reliever Sean Toler threw a trio of balls at him, and then a strike, the shortstop swung his bat and fired the ball through a fielding gap.
That double would score Ray Sadler, who had reached on a walk, and tie the game up. The ensuing Goldeyes hitters sealed the deal: an RBI single by first baseman Casey Haerther scored Mazzola, a sacrifice bunt by Lentini moved Haerther to second, and then an RBI single by Luis Alen gave the Fish their final, winning 3-1 score.
Maybe it's not surprising that the hero would be Mazzola, a firebrand competitor who wears victories and defeats so much on his sleeve. "It's good for him," manager Rick Forney said after the game. "For him to come up big with the at-bat that he comes up, you can go from being the guy who didn't do anything to help you win the night before, to being the guy who wins it for you the next night. So we're happy for him."
For him, and for starter Jackson, who hammered the T-Bones enough to give the stifled Fish offence that chance. Jackson went deep into the game, hurling 110 pitches, until he was relieved to applause in the eighth; he struck out 11 batters along the way, didn't walk a single one, and only gave up five hits and no earned runs.
So, it's an especially good thing the Fish won. "You'd hate to waste a performance like that," Forney said. "He was fantastic today. You don't want to waste those this time of year."
Because so much is hanging on everyone, now, with 14 games left and the Fish still in the battle for the final playoff spot. Although they dropped two of their last three games, they kept pace with the wild-card-leading Gary-SouthShore RailCats, who also won. So now they find themselves in a tight race with Gary and the Lincoln Saltdogs, who edged just ahead of the Fish this weekend with a 47-40 record; the Fish sit at 46-40.
Now, the Goldeyes will hit the road, bound for a tough four-game series against the St. Paul Saints and then on to the Sioux Falls Canaries before they come home to close out their season. To have a shot at clinching the wild-card spot, Forney estimates the Fish will have to take about 10 of the last 14 games. Before this weekend, the Fish were on that pace -- now, they have to get it, and keep it going.
"Seven-and-seven won't get us in, unless Gary's bus rolls off the road somewhere," Forney said bluntly. "Today says a lot about our team. They're a spunky group in there, and they play hard together."


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If you're going to carry on riding through winter, the cold, wet conditions are best handled with heavier, grippier and more puncture-resistant tyres than your summer rubber. Fortunately there are plenty of winter-specific tyres out there.
You'll get more punctures in the winter thanks to the rain. It washes glass, flints and debris into the road, where they lie in wait for an unsuspecting cyclist to trundle over. Water also makes a good cutting lubricant, helping anything sharp cut into your tyres. There's nothing much worse than fixing a puncture when it's lashing down with rain, apart from waiting for a friend to fix a puncture in the rain, that is.
The first aim of winter tyres is puncture resistance. Most manufacturers offer such tyres so there's really no reason not to switch and make your winter riding low-fuss. Such tyres usually have some sort of puncture prevention layer under the tread and beefier sidewalls to stop sharp objects finding a way through.
There are downsides, and weight is usually one of them, but I'll take extra puncture protection over a bit more weight any day. Tyre makers usually use thicker, firmer rubber for the tread and stiffer sidewalls, which affect the rolling resistance of the tyre and ride comfort.
The sidewall contributes heavily towards the feel of the tyre and so a heavier/thicker sidewall will make for a harsher feel. That's where increasing the width of the tyre can make a difference. All other things being equal, a wider tyre has lower rolling resistance, so going fatter can compensate for the increased resistance of a stiffer tyres. You can run fat tyres at lower pressures too, regaining the comfort lost by the change to stiffer sidewalls.
Look for a tyre with a thick reinforced breaker belt sandwiched between the rubber tread and carcass. This will prevent flints and glass from puncturing the delicate inner tube. The sidewall too can often be reinforced to preview the potholes and large bits of debris ripping through. Lastly, grip is another important consideration. The rubber compound dictates the level of grip for the most part, though if you're riding rough surfaces there's some evidence that a light file tread is better than a slick tyre.
Pressure is important, and especially so in the winter when the roads are most likely to be wet. As a general rule, the wetter it is, the lower the pressure you want to run your tyres at. While it might be fine to ride tyres inflated to 120psi during the summer when the roads are dry, it's a good idea to go a little lower the wetter it is. It's not unknown to go as low as 80-90psi. Many of the tyres below are 25mm wide or fatter and you have to take into account the extra tyre volume when setting the tyre pressure.
Regular cleaning goes without saying, and when you're cleaning your bike pay particular attention to the tyres. Glass and flints can get lodged in there and it's a good idea to remove them. A top tip is to fill the now vacant hole with a little super glue to plug it.
We've focused mostly on robust, puncture-resistant tyres, but as StuInNorway points out in the comments, there are parts of the UK where snow and ice is a big factor too, so to that end we've added a couple of studded options. A tyre with a deep tread pattern will provide some grip on fresh snow, but once it's packed down hard, or turned to ice by a thaw-freeze cycle, the only thing that will grip is a studded tyre.
Schwalbe Marathon Winter Spiked — £35.81
You're going to need plenty of room in the frame for these 35mm snow and ice tyres and their steel spikes, but they're renowned for their grip on everything from snow to black ice. If you want a general-purpose winter tyre for your hybrid, crosser, or gravel/adventure bike, these are the way to go.
If you've got a mountain bike, or a gravel bike with lots and lots of room in the frame, and want to go completely hog-wild in the snow, take a look at the Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro Evolution.
If you want a budget option, there's a Schwalbe Winter with fewer spikes in a 30mm width that might even fit many modern road bikes. They'll set you back about £25 with shipping, and you can get away with just running a front studded tyre, though obviously a pair is better.
Schwalbe S-One tubeless — £39.99
The S stands for Special (yes, they're the Special One, Man Utd fans) and these 30mm all-rounders from Schwalbe live up to the name. They're light, fast and grippy, and thanks to Schwalbe's Tubeless Easy with Microskin feature, they mount tubeless with an ordinary track pump. If you can fit them, you should.
Read our review of the Schwalbe S-One
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Michelin Power All Season — £60/twin pack
Since 'four seasons in one day' is a description often applied to the British weather, these Michelin Power All Season Road tyres should be right at home among UK riders. After a typical English summer we can confirm that the performance is every bit as reliable as Michelin claims.
Read our review of Michelin Power All Season tyres
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Clement Strada LLG — £23.98
The Clement Strada LLGs are good, all-round 28mm winter training tyres. They're quick, comfortable and grip well at a competitive price. They roll smoothly too, though the 60 tpi versions we tested aren't quite as smooth as the same tyre in a 120 tpi casing, but they've proven hard-wearing.
Read our review of the Clement Strada LLG
Panaracer Gravel King — £23.99
Fast-rolling and capable of tackling bad road conditions and even venturing away from the tarmac, Panaracer's new Gravel King tyres are a really good option for the winter with rugged durability and great traction.
Read our review of the Panaracer Gravel King
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Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite II — £35
The Specialized All Condition Armadillo Elite II features a Kevlar layer sandwiched inside the tyre and stretches from bead to bead. It goes a long way to prevent sharp objects from penetrating the tyre carcass and deflating the delicate inner tube. This tyre uses a wire bead which does put the weight up, the 23mm is 375g. 25 and 28mm widths are also available.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus — £23.37
Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyres are essentially heavy duty, ultra reliable commu-touring tyres that inspire unprecedented confidence without feeling sluggish or barge-like, as the 970g weight for a pair would imply.
Read our review of the Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres
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Schwalbe Durano S w/RaceGuard — £27
Schwable have many options and and the Durano S RaceGuard Tyres offer really good durability with plenty of grip in all conditions. The grip is good in both dry and wet conditions so would prove a useful addition to any bike during mixed conditions of a typical British winter.
Read our review of the Schwalbe Durano S w/RaceGuard
Panaracer Race D Evo 2 — £34.99
Panaracer's Race Type D is a relatively light tyre that still provides good puncture protection and excellent grip, making it ideal for winter training. The 'D' in Race Type D stands for 'Duro' or 'durable', thanks to three key features. The first is dual compound 'Evo 2' rubber which is harder on centre of the tread (the bit in contact with the road when you're vertical) and softer on the edges (the bit in contact when you're cornering). The softer rubber provides more grip when you need it. The second feature is a reinforced casing to help prevent punctures, and the third is a protective belt under the tread to provide additional protection.
Put all that with an advertised weight of 257g for the 26mm version (pretty much confirmed by the road.cc scales at 260g), and it add up to a tyre that's well suited for faster rides on bad roads in bad weather.
Read our review of the Panaracer Race D Evo 2
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Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite tyres — £34.99
Despite a puncture-resisting later, the Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite tyres roll quickly and gip securely in all conditions. The tread on the sidewall gives sufficient grip in the corners and the hard case has proven more than capable of dealing with the variety of grit washed onto the roads.
Read our review of the Bontrager AW3 Hard-Case Lite
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Vredestein Fortezza Senso Xtreme tyres — £59.99/twin pack
The Vredestein Fortezza Senso Xtreme tyres bill themselves, as suggested in the name, as extreme weather tyres - so perfect then, for three seasons of UK riding.
Read our review of the Vredestein Fortezza Senso Xtreme
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Vittoria Open Pave CG — £28.99
It's an expensive choice but many swear by the venerable Open Pave CG for riding through the winter. It's an exceptionally good tyre and has been a favourite for pro cyclists in races like Paris-Roubaix, where its puncture resistance and superior grip comes into its own. Its distinctive green stripe may not be to everyone's liking but the 240g weight for a 25mm tyre is on a par with the lightest here.
Read our review of the Vittoria Open Pave CG
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Continental Grand Prix 4 Season — £31.99
A lighter option is the Continental Grand Prix 4 Season. A tough Duraskin mesh and two Vectran anti-puncture layers beneath the tread make this a good choice. And at 220g it's a good weight, for the rider wanting a fast winter tyre. Conti's max grip silica rubber compound provides a good level of grip. A good choice for winter and one that can be used in spring and autumn too. If you desire even more protection, the Gator Hardshell is a good option, with a third layer of Polyamide in the sidewalls.
David has worked on the road.cc tech team since July 2012. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds.


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DONETSK, UKRAINE – A mysterious "consultant" from Moscow who helped steer through Russia's annexation of Crimea has been appointed prime minister of the self-declared "People's Republic of Donetsk" in eastern Ukraine.
"In essence, I am what can be called a professional consultant," the burly Aleksandr Borodai told journalists at his first news conference Saturday in a plush Donetsk hotel.
"I have resolved all kinds of complicated conflict situations," the 41-year-old said. "For that reason, personally speaking, my specialization was what was needed here."
The Muscovite, who says his expertise is in ethnic conflict, was selected as leader by the parliament of the Donetsk rebel republic on Thursday, just days after it declared independence from Kiev following a disputed referendum and appealed to join Russia.
His appointment will fuel claims that the Kremlin is pulling the strings behind the separatist uprising in east Ukraine, but Borodai rejected any links to the Russian authorities.
However, he freely admitted he had recently been in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea — which Russia took over in March — working as a "political strategist" and that he saw what was happening in the Ukraine's east as part of the same "geopolitical project."
"The territory of Crimea is quite closely connected to the Donbass, and naturally the people who set up these popular movements and were the initiators are the same people, they are connected to each other," he said, referring to the eastern industrial belt encompassing the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. "So when I finished the work in Crimea, I automatically . . . came here to work in southeast Ukraine."
Authoritative Russian daily newspaper Vedomosti reported Friday that Borodai worked as an adviser to recently appointed Crimean Gov. Sergei Aksyonov, who led the region's drive to join Russia.
According to Vedomosti, Borodai — a graduate of the philosophy department of prestigious Moscow State University — has a consultancy in Moscow and worked at a major investment fund.
Borodai said he still lives in Moscow and that he would be in Donetsk "for as long as is necessary."
Others in the rebel leadership said he was chosen precisely because he is an outsider.
"Donetsk is politically cut off, so it is difficult to find someone who is not too associated with one group or the other," said the rebel state's deputy prime minister, Andrei Porgin. "From this point of view, the choice of Borodai is logical because he wasn't connected to anyone too closely."
Whether Borodai is really in charge of the disparate and often chaotic rebels running the self-proclaimed republic is far from certain.
Many argue that the rebel state's new defense minister, Igor Strelkov — a shadowy figure who the Ukrainian secret service accuses of being a Russian military intelligence agent — is really the one calling the shots. Strelkov denies this and says he is from Crimea.
Yelena Blokha, a spokeswoman for the separatist government, told reporters that Strelkov and Borodai have "friendly relations" but said she did not know whether they knew each other from Crimea or had met before.
Borodai — who once reportedly edited a Russian nationalist newspaper — has also faced allegations that he is a member of Russia's security establishment.
In April, Ukraine's National Security Agency released taped telephone recordings of alleged conversations of Russian agents coordinating attacks around the rebel stronghold of Slovyansk. Ukrainian media reported one of the voices was that of Borodai, but he dismissed it as a fake.
In 2002, according to the Moscow Times newspaper, he also dismissed reports that he had been appointed a deputy director of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) as a hoax arranged for his 30th birthday.
At Saturday's news conference, though, he sidestepped a question about whether he had any official or unofficial links to the Russian security services or the Kremlin.
"Do you understand what sort of a question you're posing? Even if there were, do you think I'd answer?" he said.
Pressed for details about his life, Borodai — who says he brought a small team of specialists with him — remained mum. "As far as possible I want to conceal personal information about myself, not because it's so top secret, it is absolutely not top secret, but simply because, honestly speaking, I don't want to give it."