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Black Rock Gear The Original
|20 g
|24 g
|27 g
|31 g
|Head Size
|19-20 in
|20-22 in
|22.5-24 g
|24+ in
950 loft Goose Down
10d Fabric
Gutterman Polyester Thread
The Black Rock Hat is a 900-fill Goose Down Beanie…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
The Black Rock Hat is a 900-fill Goose Down Beanie that became my new best friend during the Winter of 2014. Though price is a consideration, I have found it to be worth every penny.
- American made
- 900 fill goose down
- 0.9 ounces
- Full coverage, including lower ears
- Comfortable fit, even with glasses
- Warm
- Price
- "Friend" makes fun of the shape
When I told my wife I was buying a down beanie with my Christmas money, she said, "That's nice dear." When the bank statement arrived, she freaked a bit. I'll admit $65 for a hat is a hit to the wallet. But this review will show why I think it was worth every penny.
First, Black Rock Gear is a cottage industry manufacturer. It's made entirely by a guy named "Evan" living in Seattle, Washington. There is no Chinese sweatshop involved. No 10-year-old child in Malaysia earns 25 cents a week to make this. It's an American made product, and when you order it, you talk to the guy who makes it.
Second, the quality of this hat is outstanding. 900-fill Goose down is baffled in 15d Ultralight Ripstop fabric. Stitching is even, and there are no loose threads. Inside the hat is a band of Dryline (Elastic Stretch Polyester) material to wick moisture when you start to sweat. The band is soft and comfortable across the forehead and ears.
Third, the fit is perfect. One of my beefs with beanies is they leave the bottom of my ears exposed to the cold. The Black Rock Hat covers my ears completely.
Fourth, I can wear it comfortably with glasses. Glasses wearers can tell you that one of the worst things about winter hats is the pressure they put on your ears where your glasses sit. In the short term, it is not a big deal, but when you wear a beanie for hours, the pressure points begin to get sore. Options are usually adjust your glasses to an odd placement on your face or even put your ear pieces on the outside of the beanie (a precarious way to wear them). The Black Rock Hat is loose enough on my head that I can wear my glasses all day long without any discomfort.
Fifth, it is warm. Officially, this hat is rated 20°F-50°F, but I have worn it comfortably into the teens. Because the fit is a bit looser than most beanies, I can combine it with my Ibex Zepher Skull Cap and take it down into the subzero temperatures that have been common this season. All this warmth is wrapped up in only 0.9oz of weight.
Out in a 10°F February blizzard.
When I mentioned this hat in the forums a couple months ago, the first comment was a down beanie is worthless when it is wet. I have worn this hat in several heavy snow storms this winter without any dampness occurring. In rainy conditions, the hood on my rain jacket has dealt with this issue—just as it would with my old fleece beanie.
Heavy snowfall in this promotional picture
done for work. My head is warm and dry.
Summary: This hat is so light and packable, I can stuff it in a pocket and forget it is there. At 0.9oz it is an obvious choice to put in the Ultralight backpack. I have no doubt it will last me every bit as long as my mass produced hat from the store. When you actually know the name of the person who made it, you know you are promoting an American entrepreneur who works hard to make his customers happy. I highly recommend you spend the money on this hat.
Would you happen to know if Evan makes these in sizes, if one should send him a specific circumference? Winter is a bust here in southern, AZ, however, so even if he does, I'll have to wait 'til next year. Heck of a nice beanie though. Wife was pissed, huh? They just don't understand what it takes to love the outdoors like we do. Don't they know, yet, that we need to rush out and spend our every penny on the latest and the greatest? Love the idea that it was made in USA! What a concept! Stuffed with American or Canadian Geese feather, G00SE? I'm DOWN with this beanie! Good review, G00SE!!
4 years ago
I would love to see more colors offered. I like color! I may put this hat on my wish list for next winter.
4 years ago
Hat with down, so obvious but didn't cross my mind. Great review G00SE and love the homegrown Seattle-based product. I'm guessing same cleaning and revitalization as a down bag (either Nikwax or Gear Aid cleaner and then down proof)?
4 years ago
Carrie-color options on the site. Dave-he makes these at home. I'm sure you can email him and arrange something.
4 years ago
That's good news, G00SE! It is indeed one of the most attractive beanies I've seen, too!
4 years ago
Thanks for the review, Goose, and also the note about price. We'll contact Black Rock to update their listing.
4 years ago
Good review Goose! Have you had a chance to really put some sweat into it on the move...or do you mostly use it in camp?
4 years ago
Joseph, I wore it snowshoeing last week. Although it was warm enough to unzip my windjacket and to strip a layer, I was never uncomfortable with the hat. I only took it off to snap pics of the Ibex Zepher Skull Cap that TS gave me as January Reviewer of the Month.
4 years ago
I tried this hat in 20 degree weather and my head froze. Don't believe these reviews. They are baloney!
3 years ago
Well, Denis, given that I just came off the trail yesterday and wore this hat in the low 20's with a windchill in the teens, I will have to respectfully disagree with you.
3 years ago
It is -20 below in Colorado. Try it here. I USE a Mad-Bomber. You see all Mad-Bomber style hats in Alaska when it is -40 below. No down beanies! You will freeze!
3 years ago
Just got one and brought it out running last night. Loved it so far, and I know what you mean that it has to ride low.
6 months ago
Impossibly light and compressible. Good wind resistance…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Trailspace Top Reviewer of 2016 prize)
Impossibly light and compressible. Good wind resistance and warmth.
- Compressible
- Made locally (to me)
- Light
- Breathes well
- Bonus vinyl decal for the chair lift pole
- All the common failings of down.
Hate how beanies make your head itch and tie your hair in knots? This may be your new favorite hat.
I received this beanie as a Trailspace prize. I like hats and already have a ton, but this one is definitely unique. I know of no other down beanie on the market.
Testing conditions:
I wore mine on Mount Rainier on a day ski to Camp Muir in mid May. It is almost never windless here and this day it was 24-ish degrees (F) and the wind was unpleasant to be in. Ungloved hands got cold rather quickly while eating lunch.
I put the hat on when we stopped to rest and eat lunch. I truly forgot I was wearing it it was so comfy and warm.
This day I wore a base layer, mid-weight gloves, an insulating mid layer, and a wpb shell with this hat.
It is a quilted down hat with a stretchy sweatband. It is so basic, but so effective.
This is made by a guy in Seattle, which is close to me. I prefer U.S. sweatshops to foreign ones.
You'd need a better scale than mine to make it register. A postal scale maybe? It is as close to weightless as you can get. They claim it is under an ounce and I believe it.
I wore it in 24 degree temps and 10-15mph winds at 10,000 feet and it was great. No drafts.
Compressability (is that a word?)
If you try you can get it to ping-pong ball size.
I wore it skiing down the mountain and it eventually became too warm, but never too sweaty.
Who needs this?
People who hate itchy beanies and want the most warmth for the least space and weight. Once you own it there is really no excuse not to bring it; it weighs nothing and takes up almost zero space. Squish it in a sandwich bag, compress it, and toss it in.
Great review! I wear mine all the time...but to less amazing places. Looks like a beautiful day on Mount Rainier!!
4 months ago
Mine weighs in at 0.7 oz on my food scale. I have it on my short list to take on my Colorado Trail thru-hike this summer (mind you, I am trying to keep my base-weight under 10 lbs so not a lot makes the cut). My friend asked why I was taking it when my down jacket already has a hood, and my reply "why wouldn't I take it?" Practically speaking, you need some sort of beanie/hood when using a quilt (as opposed to mummy bag). And most of the time, you don't also want to wear a full jacket just to have head coverage. This is a wonderful, simple, but quality product. I will submit my review once I have some nice pictures of it on the CT. Thanks for the review Jeff!
4 months ago
I've considered getting a Black Rock beanie for a while now, but I've got one by Underground Quilts which does me just fine. I'll still probably pick up a BR anyway as an additional option.
4 months ago
At 3/4 of an ounce and ridiculously warm, how can…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Trailspace 2016 Top Reviewer)
At 3/4 of an ounce and ridiculously warm, how can you go wrong?
- Super dooper light
- Goose down warmth
- Large enough to cover your eyes
I was lucky enough to get my Black Rock Gear The Original hat as part of the package of goodies I received from being one of the Top Reviewers of 2016 from the good people at Trailspace.com. I knew instantly this flyweight 3/4 ounce genuine goose down hat would have a permanent place in my backpack.
It wasn't until my recent Tahoe to Yosemite through hike that I got to try this baby out. For 16 straight days the minute we would hit our next camp my Tilley hat would come off and the Original would be put on. I wore it in camp and also kept it on all night. Because I use a Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed and a pillow my head is exposed during sleep, the Original took care of keeping my noggin warm all night.
As you can see in this photo, if it's too bright out to sleep I would just pull the hat down over my eyes, problem solved.
Thanks so much to Trailspace for providing me with this great hat, it belongs in every hiker's pack.
Sizes: Small, medium, large
Colors: Black, Cobalt Blue, White, Green, Black Siliconized
Price: $70
The best of the best. Handmade with care in the USA…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
The best of the best. Handmade with care in the USA by a small business. Excellent customer service. Crazy warm and soft. Does not squeeze your head.
- Excellent construction
- Super warm
- Comfortable
- None!
If you are serious about keeping warm and comfortable and are sick of hats not doing their job, this is the product for you.
First, it is made right here in the USA by a very small company. You are supporting a small business and supporting someone who believes in his product and will give you great customer service.
The fit is generous and the hat comes in a few different sizes, depending on head circumference. I have a pretty big head, and hats are always just fitting. Not so with this hat. It slid right on with no squeezing of my ears or head and no pain from wearing it for a long while. Pure comfort.
The hat itself is so light, feather light and so soft. As soon as I slipped it on I felt the difference in temperature. My head warmed up immediately.
It works beautifully on its own or over another hat. It folds down to almost nothing. After years of getting sicker and sicker of the cold, I can say that this hat is worth every penny.
I highly recommend this product.
Welcome to Trailspace, Anajman. I completely agree with your review. I love my Black Rock.
3 years ago
This is simply the warmest, most comfortable, most…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $65
This is simply the warmest, most comfortable, most durable, lightest beanie available at any price. I now own two of them, and I will buy another if my older one ever dies.
- Warm
- Light
- Durable
- Quality
- Good fit
I bought my first original Black Rock hat two years ago. I have worn it on several extended backpack trips to high elevation cold, and it has always kept me warm.
It is, of course, 900+ fill goose down, and that's not just a sales gimmick. It is sewn with quilts, or baffles, to keep the down in place, but you notice no cold seams due to the stitching. The liner is just the right size in just the right place to keep any sweat away from the down, and it also acts like a collar to keep the hat in place, in winds or in the sleeping bag.
This past December I thought I had lost my original hat, and waited for Evan to get back into production on the hats. The day he announced that he had inventory, I ordered a HadronS, which is the exact same hat but with a lighter, more water resistant outer shell and slightly heavier fill.
Since this is a review for the "Original" hat, I will just say that the original is equal to the more expensive Hadron in nearly every way. I have since found my original (now over 2 years old and going strong.) So, I wear it as my "daily driver" and it gets worn nearly every day in my woodshop in the winter, but it takes the wear and tear of daily work and shows no sign of wear...only surface sawdust.
It is a product made by hand, in the U.S.A in a private cabin industry owned by an individual who cares about his customers.
This is a great product, and a great company. I recommend it highly.
I was highly skeptical of the idea of a down hat when…
Source: received it as a sample, freebie, or prize (Black Rock founder Evan happened to leave one in my car.)
I was highly skeptical of the idea of a down hat when I heard of Black Rock Gear. I figured when I was climbing hard and sweating I'd be putting my hat on at belays or whatever and it would wet out and turn into mush on my noggin. Light is right is great, so why not use Primaloft?
Then Evan happened to leave one in my car after a climbing trip and I started wearing it around a bit.
At first I treated it all nice and gentle and tried to keep it dry. Then I forgot about it in my pocket, wore it in the snow, and just forgot about it being light and down filled. Now it's generally the only hat I bring (except for a thin helmet liner when working hard).
This thing is awesome, super warm for the weight, super compressible, and I haven't really had any of the moisture issues I worried about. I've had mine up Mt. Rainier, backcountry ski tours, ice climbing, and just for generally camping or wearing around town on cold days.
I'm not giving it back (so in full disclosure, I didn't pay for my hat)! It's worth the price though. I'm totally sold.
Not a very good hat. Not as warm or as comfortable…
Not a very good hat.
- Packs small
- Lightweight
- Useless when sweating and takes forever to dry
- Price
- Not comfortable, hard to hear through
- Not breathable
Not as warm or as comfortable as a good wool beanie. This hat doesn't breathe well so it gets sweated up easy and is worthless.
I love down, but not for hats. Look at merino/possum blend hats for something 10x as good as this down hat.
I do not understand the above post at all, that originally rated…
Price Paid: $59
I do not understand the above post at all, that originally rated it low.
This is an awesome hat and keeps my bald head warm down in the single digits. Warmest hat I own. Very compact and lightweight. Has ample amounts of loft in my opinion.
This hat is made well, but almost no loft. This hat…
Fabric: ripstop
Fill: down
Price Paid: $60
This hat is made well, but almost no loft. This hat is not warm in any temp under 35 degrees. I wish it were.
Update: October 18, 2010
I wrote a review on this hat earlier and would like to clarify why I hadn't given it a four and a half or five.
It's put together like a five star product, workmanship is the best. But I'd like to make plain why the hat may not be keeping me warm. I mostly have tried using it at the shooting range last winter. We shoot for a minimum of three hours no matter what the temperature. Just standing around and practicing shooting targets is all the activity we are getting out there.
So perhaps the reason I thought it would not keep me warm is the way I am using it, AND the fact that I NEVER really get warm out there in some of the cold weather, wind and all. That said, I shouldn't blame the hat, rather, my cold weather layering in general.
One of my close friends turned me onto this hat so I bought one, and he uses his backpacking down into the single digits. So, perhaps I was over critical given the circumstances. I will be using it backpacking this winter, and I would buy the hat again.
Sorry for the confusion, but fair is fair.
I had heard rumors that there was a down hat available…
Price Paid: 50$
I had heard rumors that there was a down hat available somewhere and with a little research found Black Rock's down hats. I rock and ice climb about 200 days out of the year and was looking for hat that I could count on to keep me warm in the process.
I have fallen in love with this hat and take it with me everywhere. It is lighter, warmer, and more water resistant than ANYTHING else on the market. It is designed super well with a bit of stretch, it breaths better than you would think, and it doesn't seem to get wet even in the rain????
Bravo, Black Rock!
This hat is an integral part of my hiking/camping…
Price Paid: $49
This hat is an integral part of my hiking/camping gear collection now.
I used it this past weekend in the Grandfather Mtn District area (N.C.). Hard to believe a quality hat can make that much difference. 28° temps with an unknown wind-chill factor really put it to the test.
I'm really impressed. Evan at Black Rock really knows what he's doing. Kudos!
This hat is SWEEET! I wore this hat on a recent trip…
This hat is SWEEET! I wore this hat on a recent trip to the Inca Trail in Peru. It didn't get extremely cold but it was great having this hat to sleep in at night. Everyone that saw it was extremely impressed and was like "wow, is that a down hat?" Come to think of it, I'm not sure I've ever seen a down hat either. If so, it obviously wasn't of this quality.
With just the right amount of 900 power fill the hat is extremely light and packs down to nothing. On the trail or camp it is great. Wearing it around town you could easily stuff it into a front jean pocket and never know it was there. I'm looking forward to using it again on a winter trip on the Appalachian Trail.
Around town or on the trail this hat keeps you toasty. The quality is amazing! You can definitely tell it is handmade by someone that cares about their product. Not to mention dealing with Evan is great!
Thanks, Evan!
This hat has rafted the Grand Canyon, worked two-week…
Fabric: Momentum 90
Fill: 800
Price Paid: $50
This hat has rafted the Grand Canyon, worked two-week shifts at wilderness therapy, gone to Indian Creek to climb and the Brewery right after. It's been snowed on, rained on, sat on (I've actually lost it in my pocket a few times, ends of getting so compressed that you can't even feel it) and worn to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
It gets wet like any hat when it's dumped on, but while that's a concern because of the down, the warmth from your head dries it out faster than any other hat I've worn. It's super light and compressible and the Dryline headband liner keeps it stuck right on your head.
Helmets might compress it a bit, and after being stuffed in a pocket it takes a minute to get its loft back. I mostly noticed that up on the very top where all the stitches come together, while the bottom two bands of down rarely got over compressed.
People recognize the hat for exactly what it is all the time. "Is that a down hat?" Why yes it is. No visor or ear flap models yet, but it's a solid hat for every adventure.
The PCT, the Grand Canyon, El Capitan; day trips, touring, expeditions; Mom, partner, kid.
The only hat I carry around now! I got the hat as…
Fabric: Ripstop
Fill: 800 fill down
Source: received it as a personal gift
Price Paid: Gift
The only hat I carry around now! I got the hat as a gift and I was originally skeptical of how well it would work (I mean come on, it's only a hat).
I have taken it out climbing this winter several times, and it definitely gets the job done. I was amazed that I could either wear a fleece jacket on a route (restricting movement), or just wear the hat.
The hat compacts to almost nothing, so I can stuff it in my pocket and take it on multipitch routes to stay warm at belays. Since the hat is down, it expands once you put your helmet on keeping you nice and toasty ice climbing.
I can't wait to use it this spring on longer fast/light routes.
I wore this down hat in Colorado in sub-zero weather…
Source: bought it new
I wore this down hat in Colorado in sub-zero weather and my head FROZE. My little fleece hat is warmer. If you want a warm hat for really cold weather get the Mad-Bomber hat with leather and fur. You do not see ANYBODY in Alaska wearing these things for good reason!
- Lightweight
- Cold
- No good for really cold weather!
I definitely don't recommend this hat for really cold weather. It is a joke for what it costs. There is not nearly enough down in this thing and the people that are giving it a positive review must live in Southern California. Get a Mad-Bomber hat.
This is an honest review from somebody that actually tried to use this thing.
Dennis, I'm sorry you had a bad experience. However, BlackRock in no way endorses using this hat in sub-0 temps. It's Comfort Rating is 30F. I can take it into the teens when I'm active. I can sit around camp in the low 20's and be comfortable as well. I don't live in So. Cal., and I have used this hat in the Colorado Rockies as well as in the Polar Vortex that gripped the midwest last year (Where we had a week that never went above 13F).
3 years ago
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Prize Recipient
Peter Norreys
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
"For developing the Fast Ignition inertial fusion concept and for demonstrating key aspects of it in a series of experiments that have catalyzed the world-wide effort on the concept."Background:
Peter Norreys graduated from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1983 with a bachelor's degree in Physics and Astronomy. He started his study of laser-plasma interaction physics at Royal Hollow College, University of London under the supervision of Dr Eric Wooding and Dr Mike Key in 1984. His topic of study was an experimental investigation into the uniformity of ablation in 12-beam spherical symmetry using the Vulcan laser facility. After obtaining his PhD in 1988, he was awarded a JSPS post-doctoral fellowship to continue his studies at the Institute of Laser Engineering at Osaka University, Japan. He took up a position at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory upon his return to the UK in 1990. He has held a number of UK research council grants (in collaboration with colleagues from Imperial College London and other UK and international universities) that have investigated high intensity laser-plasma interaction physics relevant to fast ignition of fusion targets. He has led the Physics Group at the Central Laser Facility since 2001, and is currently a visiting Professor of physics at the Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London.
Selection Committee:
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Topic: My transplant story
I posted this in the introduction section but was asked to post my story here also. I've added a few details here regarding my transplant.
Hello all! My name is Rachael; I'm 28 years old. On Aug 6th 2010, I was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. I found a wonderful surgeon, Dr. Marvin, at Jewish Hospital who was willing to take a chance on me and perform a liver resection. On Aug 12th, my 9cm tumor and 70% of my liver were removed. The surgery was proclaimed a success and for a few days, everyone was very optimistic. Unfortunately, my portal vein clotted and my remaining liver began to fail. Several surgeries were performed to try to fix the problem but they were unsuccessful. By some stroke of luck, UCLA was contacted and Dr. Busetill agreed to take me as transplant candidate. On Aug 23, I was flown while on advanced life support to CA. On Aug 25th, I received my new liver. I had several more surgeries to correct some portal vein issues and hematomas. In total, I had 16 surgeries and spent more than 3 weeks in the ICU much of the time on advanced life support. After I left the hospital, I spent another 6 weeks in CA and was finally able to return home on Nov 10th. Originally, I was supposed to undergo chemo but after much discussion and thought, it was determined to pose more risk than benefit.
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So Ive been playing about 2 months now and I am getting good. I can do most shots, but I am still looking for discs.
I like backhand the most but I am decent forehand
I have a lot of plastic for only 2 months I just like trying things.
DX Valk 171 Worn. I throw it about 300-350 consistently this is my disc I flip. But the problem is that when I do flip it it doesnt come back left.
DX Beast 171 Beat. Idk what happened to this disc that thing got beat hard. So I usually just roll it when thrown it will just fllip over.
Z Avenger SS 174 Worn. This is my anhyzer disc. One of those discs that I need for just a few holes but it plays a good role.
Z Surge 175. This disc is my Max D disc. Throws about 350 then fades. Also I use for a headwind
Bliz Tee Devil 150. Again Max D but I am afraid to use it when there is wind. Still I like it.
Fairway Driver:
Lat 64 River Opto 173. Great disc. When thrown hard I can flip it straight then count on the fade but I dont get the distance that I do with a driver.
(I just lost) 171 Star Teebird. throw it flat and hard and count on the fade
Mid Range:
Buzzz Z plastic 170. My go to mid range. Overstable for me and I like to throw a spike hyzer at the basket.
KC Pro Flat Top Roc 180. Throw it straight and it goes straight. Holds a great line for me.
Star Ontario Roc 180. Turn over mid range.
Beat SS Wizard 174. My driving putter. I can flip it to go straight.
Soft Wizard 174. I use it most for upshots and some putts.
MVP Ion 173. My go to putter. I love the glide on this thing.
So thats my bag. My holes are mostly in the drivers. But let me know what you think about my bag. Please give me some discs to check out!


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Shooting from the lip
A look back at a weekend of televised sports ...
Best analysis
Can I have a mulligan? A few weeks back, I went on and on about how great NBC golf commentator Johnny Miller is and how he's the best golf analyst out there and he's smart and insightful and blah, blah, blah. Well, I still think all those things, but after listening to the job Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger did for ABC during Sunday's can't-take-your-eyes-off-the-screen British Open, it's impossible not to put them on Miller's level.
Like Miller, the two talk like the experts they are and like fans as well — gasping, applauding, cheering, laughing and scratching their heads right along with the viewers at home. All the while, they build drama and offer forecasts, and everything that came out of their mouths Sunday only enriched what might have been the best final day of a golf tournament in years.
Best line
I've already gushed about Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo's work, and to list every great thing they said would take about six pages. Like I mentioned, everything they said was worth listening to. But if I had to pick out just one line, it would have been this gem from Azinger when every golfer on the course started stumbling on the back nine:
"If they were playing in water, the sharks would show up,'' Azinger said, "because I sense a little bleeding.''
Best event
Even casual golf fans — and that's what I consider myself — have to admit that Sunday's British Open was about as exciting as a sporting event can be. To me, this is the best golf tournament in the world. It's an international field, and there's just something about watching the overcast skies on a links course with golfers and fans bundled up. The fact that it's coming from the part of the world where golf was invented makes it a tournament better than any other.
But ABC's Paul Azinger gave a player's perspective that shows why the British Open — and you know they call it simply the Open Championship, as if there is no other — is the best tournament in the world.
"Any style can win the British Open,'' Azinger said. "You can't really say that necessarily at Augusta or at the United States Open. … And, of course, it's the oldest championship.''
Best point
It's easy to want to kick Falcons quarterback Michael Vick not only out of the NFL but off the face of the earth these days over these dogfighting allegations. Like everyone else, I'm disgusted by the details of the investigation, and if they are true, I think Vick should be forced to live under the same conditions as those dogs. But should he be banned from playing right now?
During ESPN's The Sports Reporters, Mike Lupica made a solid point: "I think if (NFL commissioner) Roger Goodell was going to suspend him just for being indicted, that would have happened already. You're on a slippery slope even when you're a sports commissioner trying to look tough and keep your sport looking clean when you start convicting people before our legal system convicts them.''
Fellow panelist Jimmy Roberts needed two words to emphasize Lupica's point: Duke lacrosse.
Biggest pet peeve
Okay, what's the deal with every coach/manager/player in the world holding their hands in front of their face while talking strategy? Football coaches hold up clipboards, and now baseball players hold their gloves over their mouths? That's the one that gets me. Do pitchers and catchers really think some guy 150 feet away can read their lips? During the weekend, I actually saw a catcher hold his catcher's mitt in front of his face while talking to a pitcher … while he was wearing his mask!
Strongest comments
The strongest comment about sports didn't come from a sports show but from Sunday morning's Face the Nation. Host Bob Schieffer took on Barry Bonds. A part of what he said:
"We want our heroes to be good guys, but maybe we need jerks like Bonds from time to time to remind us what real heroes are — and they are not just people who have mastered a difficult physical feat. … Real heroes are not just athletes. In fact, most of them are not: the firemen who gave their lives to save the innocent on 9/11; the soldiers who go into the streets of Baghdad day after day; parents who adopt handicapped children. Heroes are those who set the examples we teach our kids to follow. Barry Bonds is no hero. He is just a guy who hits home runs. Who would want a kid to be like him?''
Best show
The British Open was the most compelling thing on TV Sunday. But a close second? A Man vs. Wild marathon on Discovery. Have you seen this show? British adventurer Bear Grylls puts himself in survival situations (deserts, mountain ranges, jungles, even the Everglades) and shows you how to survive. He does the usual stuff like make rafts, build shelters and so forth. But this guy has caught fish and bitten into them as soon as they are out of the water. He has eaten from a dead zebra, plus chomped on the usual maggots, worms and other bugs. Once, even squeezed the "juice'' out of elephant dung for hydration.
This is the best show on television, and I'm on record as saying I want to be Bear Grylls when I grow up.
Biggest controversy
If you don't think this NBA scandal with referee Tim Donaghy betting on games that he officiated is serious stuff, you need to think harder about it. I'm not saying this will bring down the league, but this is bad. It's one thing to think athletes are using steroids or fixing games. But it's quite another to think that an official — someone in charge of making sure the game is played fairly — could be playing with the outcomes and integrity of the game.
It will be interesting to see how commissioner David Stern behaves through all of this. He has supported NBA officiating to the point that he has seemed obsessed with knocking down anyone who dares question it. Although it has always been a silly joke to say, "Ah, the NBA is fixed,'' Stern saw nothing funny about that. Now, it turns out, some of the games might have been fixed after all. This will be a defining moment for Stern.
Worst use of graphics
Of everything Fox Sports covers, it covers those sports pretty much better than everyone else. I'd rather watch baseball, the NFL, college football and NASCAR on Fox than any other network. There are a lot of reasons why, but part of it is graphics. On Fox's baseball pregame, however, someone has gone a little overboard. The show had not one but two tickers scrolling news across the bottom. Two. And they rolled while analysts Eric Karros and Kevin Kennedy — two guys who usually have something good to say — were talking. Just because you have the capability to show a bunch of information at one time doesn't mean you have to use it.
Funniest moments
It's hard to find much to laugh about when your team is getting its can kicked in, but if you stuck around to the end of the Devil Rays' 21-4 loss to the Yankees, you probably at least smiled. Yankees legendary public address announcer Bob Sheppard has a knack for racing to the elevators when a game is over. He tries to get a head start by leaving his desk and heading for the exits with two outs in the last inning.
On Sunday, Sheppard left and had to return to his seat four times because the Rays kept extending the inning and he had to keep announcing the next batter. On his fourth trip back, Sheppard slammed his papers down. It was probably the only satisfaction Devil Rays fans had against New York since Friday night. Nice job by the Rays broadcast crew to make a little story out of it.
Best scoop
Fox baseball insider Ken Rosenthal ran through his usual list of players on the trading block. Nothing earth-shattering, but there was something mildly interesting with local ties. Rosenthal said the Angels are in the hunt for Texas first baseman Mark Teixeira. Normally that wouldn't be a big deal, but Seminole High's Casey Kotchman plays first for the Angels and is having a pretty decent season. What would happen to him if the Angels do acquire Teixeira?


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Get an overview of this hotelBoutique lodging in Québec a block from the Old Port
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Old and new
In a renovated 19th-century building with dramatic modern decor, this boutique hotel is centered in lovely Old Québec, just 1 block from the St. Lawrence River and the Old Port.
Munches and microbrews
An eclectic menu of international cuisine, as well as cocktails, is provided in the modern bistro of Le Port-Royal Hotel & Suites. The on-site microbrewery offers views of the process and a range of products.
Le Port-Royal Hotel & Suites provide views of the surrounding city. All include complimentary wireless Internet access and TV with cable channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Hotel Port Royal
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In the center of picturesque Old Québec, shops, restaurants, galleries, and attractions surround this restored 19th-century hotel. One block away are the Old Port and the St. Lawrence River.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. Other services include fitness facilities, a health club, business center, and car parking with limited availability. The 161-square-foot (25-square-meter) meeting/conference room features audio-visual equipment.
This is a smoke-free property. Disabled-accessible facilities and guestrooms are available on request.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 61
- Number of floors - 3
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Concierge services
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Marina on site
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 161
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Conference space size (meters) - 15
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- In-room massage available
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- DVD player
- Flat-panel TV
- In-room safe
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free local calls
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Electric kettle
- Free WiFi
- Microwave
- Shower/tub combination
- Phone
- Room service (limited hours)
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Cable TV service
Where to Eat
Le Pub du Vieux-Port - bar with great ambiance. Cocktails, beers, wine, and food.
Subway - Accessed from street. Open from early morning to mid-evening.
Nearby Things to Do
Seasonal boat tours are offered along with winter sledding and ice-skating. Mont Ste-Anne ski area is 45.5 km (28 mi) away, and several public golf courses are within 25 km (15.5 mi).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15 per night.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per night
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Self parking fee: CAD 25 per day
- Valet parking fee: CAD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15 per night
Hotel Name
- Hotel Port-Royal
- Le Port-Royal
- Le Port-Royal Hotel
- Le Port-Royal Hotel Quebec
- Le Port-Royal Quebec
- Hotel Port-Royal Quebec City
- Le Port-Royal Quebec/Quebec City
- Hotel Port Royal Quebec
- Hotel Port Royal
- Port Royal Quebec
We should mention
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Library Friends meeting
The Friends of the Luther Callaway Public Library (FLCPL), the Chiefland branch of the Levy County Public Library System, meet on the second Thursday of the month, except in July and August, at 11 a.m. at the library, 104 N.E. 3rd St., Chiefland.
The Friends support the library by promoting the library's programs and resources and through fund-raising projects to purchase reading materials, books on tape, videos, operating supplies and minor equipment. There are no dues.
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will hold its bimonthly meeting on Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at 620 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, call 352-486-3396.
Thursday, Feb. 18
"War Toys" exhibit reception
The College of Central Florida Webber Gallery, 3001 S.W. College Road, is hosting the traveling exhibition "WAR-TOYS: Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Strip," through March 18. An opening reception will be Thursday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Webber Center; both are free of admission.
Through Sunday, Feb. 14
Check out "Confessions of a Dirty Blonde"
The College of Central Florida Foundation's 18th Annual Dinner Theatre production, "Confessions of a Dirty Blonde," is set for Wednesday-Sunday, Feb. 10-14 in the Webber Center at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.
Evening performances begin with dinner at 5:45 p.m. Matinee performances, Saturday and Sunday, will serve lunch at 12:15 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meal times.
Today, Jan. 21
Branford Camera Club January Meeting
The Branford Camera Club's regular monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21. The meeting will be at Hatch Park Community Center, located at 403 S.E. Craven St., Branford. Gary Kueppers will lead January's meeting, and our guest for this meeting is Audubon Photographer, John Middleton who will speak on birds and wildlife photography. This is open to the public.
Today, Jan. 14
Today, Jan. 7
Tourist Development Council
Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet for their bi-monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at 620 N. Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, Fl. (Levy County Road Dept. Office Building, U.S. Alt 27) The meeting is open to public.
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Plus: Trophy Skull Pack Announced...
Action Figure Insider has the scoop on NECA's first San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive: the Albino Predator. Don't recall seeing this guy in the Predator motion pictures? That's because the Albino Predator wasn't in them. Like Big Red (see our story HERE), the Albino Predator made a brief, but memorable appearance in the classic fan film, Dead End. This approximately 8-inch figure will pack over 25 points of articulation and will feature all-new shoulder armor and unique albino deco with tribal markings. This Albino Predator exclusive will be offered at NECA's booth during San Diego Comic-Con, July 17-21.
In other Predator figure news, NECA announces that a Trophy Skull Pack will see release. The set will include 10 different skulls. More details to be announced, but this is excellent news for those that missed some skulls to display in NECA's upcoming Predator Trophy Wall Diorama (see our story HERE).
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One dead, two missing following tragic day on local rivers
PORTLAND, Ore. - It was a deadly Sunday in the water.
One man is confirmed dead, and rescue crews resumed their searches for a missing young boy and another missing man on Monday.
In Troutdale, crews spent most of Monday searching for 7-year-old Asekur Rahman, who went under water in the Sandy River at Glenn Otto Park while playing with his 9-year-old brother Sunday evening at about 5 p.m.
Crews searched with kayaks, divers and from the air but were unable to find him.
By the end of the day, officials said they were scaling back search efforts and only a handful of searchers will scour the banks until dusk.
The two boys were being watched by their 18-year-old brother.
Lifeguards were able to pull the older boy from the water, but Asekur Rahman disappeared. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office dive team and the Portland Fire dive team searched until dark Sunday.
The boy's father, Khoshhal Jamal, said his family and friends had gathered in the park for a BBQ.
"My wife is coming up, she's crying, she says my son is lost," he said. "I said why's he lost, he's not swimming?"
Jamal, who is from Afghanistan, said it was the first time his wife, who is from Myanmar, and sons had been to the river and the first time his son had been swimming.
"Yesterday was hard," he said. "I live in a two-bedroom apartment, and I took my family in the park. And it happened like that.
"He was a nice guy, a nice boy."
Neither of the boys was wearing the free life jackets provided at the park. Jamal said he'd told the boys to wear life jackets, but somewhere in the midst of the heat and revelry, they failed to do so.
An Oregon Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter joined the search for the boy on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, Salem's Andrew Moats, 19, was on the Molalla River when his inner tube became pinned against a tree and some rocks and he fell in the water.
Despite the efforts of two friends and rescue workers, he was pronounced dead at the scene. It took workers nearly an hour to locate Moats, who was not wearing a personal flotation device. The two men with him were treated for minor injuries.
Finally, in the Willamette River, 20-year-old Anthony Jimenez of McMinnville was attempting to cross the river in Dayton with two friends when he disappeared. One of the friends, 22-year-old Kevin Judson of Dayton, struggled to make it across as well. By the time friends were able to get Judson to shore, Jiminez had disappeared.
The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office sent two boats and a plane to aid the search, which was also conducted by Newberg Dive Rescue and the Dayton Fire Department, but to no avail. The search resumed at 9:30 a.m. Monday. A helicopter and search plane flew over the river, but there was no sign of a body.
Search boats from Yamhill and Polk Counties were also in the water looking for Jimenez.


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Challenging, is how many people are describing the forage situation that has followed last year's drought. That's according to David Weakley, director of dairy forage research for Calibrate Technologies.
A number of issues have been plaguing the country this year. "You have water issues in the west, a late spring with delayed plantings, topped off by alfalfa winterkill in the Midwest and high hay prices – the list goes on," says Weakley.
As a result of these challenges dairy producers may have to deal with a lack of forage or potentially poor quality forages. To combat potential challenges that may arise this year, Weakley says dairy producers should look to ruminal neutral detergent fiber (NDF) digestibility.
"Traditionally nutritionists have looked to crude NDF to tell them about the forages their dealing with," says Weakley. "But through research, we're learning that it's actually NDF digestibility that is the more important factor." NDF digestibility provides insight on the speed at which forages digest in the rumen, potentially filling up the rumen.
"If forages are slow digesting the rumen will have a high fill potential, meaning more undigested forage will accumulate in the rumen. If the forage is fast digesting the fill rate will be low and less forage will accumulate in the rumen," says Weakley. Both of these situations – fast or slow fiber digestion, will have an impact on feed intakes, milk production and feed efficiency.
"If you don't account for NDF digestibility, you could unknowingly be negatively impacting milk production and feed efficiency," he says.
Weakley explains that if a cow consumes a diet containing forages with low NDF digestibility, the cow will eat less because the passage through the rumen will be slower. Although digestion of the feed ingredients will be higher and feed efficiency will be increased – if the low NDF digestibility has not been accounted for milk production may drop off. "If the nutritionist knows the NDF digestibility is too low, forage may need to be removed from the diet and replaced with purchased ingredients to maintain intakes and milk production," says Weakley.
Conversely, when forages are in tight supply or feed ingredients are limited dairy producers can add less digestible forages to the ration to fill up the rumen, increasing digestibility and feed efficiency of the diet. "Feed ingredients such as cotton seed hulls, cotton burrs or cotton gin trash can even be used in extreme situations," says Weakley.
"It's a balancing act between available forages, fiber digestibility and managing feed costs," says Weakley. "Knowledge gained from NDF digestibility testing can help you optimize your rations."
As the first rapid fiber digestibility test with an online nutritional calculator on the market, Calibrate Technologies delivers results in less time and precise insights to make ration recommendations to optimize fiber in the ration.
For more information on rapid fiber digestibility or rumen degradable starch testing call: (800) 635-5701, email: firstname.lastname@example.com or go to: www.calibratetechnologies.com.


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Hi all,
My name is Bill and I'm new to the forum, thanks for being here.
I took a Mindfulness course 8 months ago, and since then have been meditating almost daily. Although the course didn't specifically say so, I believe it followed the basic outline of Vipassana technique (it's based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's MIT MBSR course, which having read his books is basically secular Vipassana).
In any case, although I feel secure in my practice (it is what it is what it is), I'm thinking of finding a group in London to sit with for the community aspect (I'm currently checking out Shambhala, who are very nice). But also, I'm thinking that it might be good to find a teacher, and thus to my question:
What is involved in finding and working with a teacher? Do you meet weekly, monthly, just as needed? I'm a bit confused as to what is involved. Also, how does one find one? I know there are groups in London (London Insight for example) but would I just attend a talk, and then ask for a teacher? Or is it more a case of finding a group lead by a teacher and attending until you feel that it's appropriate to formally ask to be taken on as a student? How does one tell if someone would be a good teacher (other than gut feeling, which will of course play a role)?
Sounds like a ridiculous question, but I'm a bit unclear about it tbh.
Thanks in advance for your responses,


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Weekly Entertainment Guide - Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Looking to honor the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this holiday weekend? WHYY's Robin Bloom has some recommendations on what's happening in the Philadelphia region. Here are her picks:
Martin Luther King Day of Service
Philadelphia honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the 18th annual Martin Luther King Day of Service, this Monday, January 21. The event, run by Global Citizen, is the largest and most expansive volunteer community service effort of its type in the country with more than 100,000 volunteers participating in over 1500 community service projects across the region. Find a project near you.
Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges
In the 1930s, Jewish academics from Germany and Austria who were dismissed by the Nazis from their teaching positions sought work in the United States. Of the several hundred refugee scholars who came to this country, more than 50 of them found positions at historically black colleges. The National Museum of American Jewish History spotlights the remarkable story of the interracial cooperation that took place during that time with "Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges." The exhibit tells the story of how the refugees and African-American students steered through the challenges of life in the segregated south and worked together for freedom and opportunity, efforts that inspired the early years of the Civil Rights movement, on view through June 2 at 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia.
The NMAJH celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 21, 10am-5pm, with art projects, screenings of the documentary, "From Swastika to Jim Crow" at 11am and 2pm, including a talkback with director Steve Fischler after the 2pm screening, and more. Free and open to the public.
African American Iconic Images Tour
The City of Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program offers a special African American Iconic Images Collection Tour this Saturday, January 19 with Richard Watson, curator of Exhibitions at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, guiding a tour of over thirty of the city's iconic murals from the Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection. The tour departs from The African American Museum, 701 Arch Street, at 10am and finishes at noon.
Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social, and Civic Organizations of Cape May County
The Cape May Carriage House Gallery celebrates the region's African American heritage with an exhibit, "Celebrating Community Service: Black Fraternal, Social, and Civic Organizations of Cape May County," exploring the significance of organizations like GEMS, Masons, Eastern Stars, and the Black PSO in African American social life, on view January 19 through April 14, with a free opening on Monday, January 21, 4pm, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ. Co-sponsored by the Mid -Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities and the Cape May Center for Community Arts.
The Philadelphia Theatre Company commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech with the Philadelphia premiere of "The Mountaintop," by Katori Hall. The production debuted in London at Theatre 503, earned the 2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play, and opened on Broadway in 2011 and portrays a blend of the leader and the man in an imaginative depiction of the night before his assassination in Memphis, 1968. Directed by Patricia McGregor and starring Sekou Laidlow (Law & Order and The Wire), "The Mountaintop" is onstage January 18 to February 17 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia.
The Historic Philadelphia Center hosts a celebration of great figures and moments in history with "History Makers Weekend," January 18-21, 12pm-3pm, as families can take part in activities that honor Ben Franklin's Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and the Presidential Inauguration, 150 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia. Mention "Ben's birthday Present" January 18 through President's Day and get 50% off tickets to the "Liberty 360" 3D show.
The Music School of Delaware hosts "Cultural Crossroads," a Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History tribute, Friday, January 18, 7pm-9pm, with concerts and workshops, a "ring shout," a West African religious tradition, a 40th anniversary celebration of Herbie Hancock's landmark jazz-funk album "Headhunters," and excerpts from "The Meeting," Jeff Stetson's fictional play about a meeting between Dr. King and Malcolm X, 4101 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE.
Eastern State Penitentiary hosts readings of one of the most influential letters written by Martin Luther King, Jr. in the margins of a newspaper and smuggled out of Birmingham Jail, Saturday, January 19 through Monday, January 21, 11:30am and 2:30pm each day. Free and open to the public. Guided tours available with information about how the civil rights movement affected Eastern State Penitentiary and how inmates reacted to Dr. King's assassination.
The 30th Annual Interfaith Celebration of the Legacy of Martin Luther King is Sunday, January 20, 3pm, titled, "Working Together for Peace: Continuing the Legacy of MLK and NIM (Neighborhood Interfaith Movement)" and features religious leaders reflecting on local interfaith cooperation inspired by King's teachings. Performances will be given by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim groups at Germantown Jewish Centre, 400 W. Ellet Street, Philadelphia. Free.
The Delaware Museum of Natural History presents "African American Champions of Nature," Monday, January 21, 9:30am-4:30pm, with special activities for all ages focused on the accomplishments of African American scientists to natural history. Visitors can view live arthropods, make a marine invertebrate craft, and play an interactive matching game about George Washington Carver's uses for peanuts and other plants, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE.
The National Constitution Center hosts the double celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, January 21, 10am-5pm, with service projects including sewing quilts and baby blankets for the Women Against Abuse shelter, live performances by "Two of a Kind," a reading of the "I Have a Dream" speech, and more. Admission is free, but registration required for some events, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a "Pay What You Wish" admission and special family events, Monday, January 21, 10am-3pm, with art activities, a reading by illustrator E. B. Lewis, whose books share the message of love and service, and more, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia.
The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents "Sharing the Heritage!" Monday, January 21, 11am-5pm, featuring events for the whole family at the museum, 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia and off-site locations.
The Franklin Institute celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 21, 11am-2pm, with the "I Have A Dream" speech broadcast on the walls of Franklin Hall at the top of every hour, activities including "African American Scientists Scavenger Hunt" and hands-on arts and crafts, 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia.
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Monday, January 21, 11am-5pm, offering visitors the opportunity to paint tiles for an upcoming community mural project by Isaiah Zagar. Tours offered but reservations required, 1020 South Street, Philadelphia.
The Arts Council of Princeton, Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum, and the Historical Society of Princeton hosts the Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Workshop at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts on Monday, January 21, 1pm-4pm. Take part in interactive workshops and puppet shows for the children. Participants are encouraged to bring nonperishable foods for donation to the Crisis Ministry. The event is free at 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ,
Enjoy an afternoon of music and food in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. with "Remembering the Dream," Monday, January 21, 3pm-5pm. William Douglas directs Serena Sol Brown and the Sol Unlimited Orchestra with complimentary refreshments at Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia. Free.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra's 23rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert, Monday, January 21, 4pm, at the Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia. Guests include music director Jeri Lynne Johnson of the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, award-winning storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston, violinist Elena Urioste, and Dorina Morrow directing the Philadelphia All City Choir. Tickets are free but must be reserved.
Other event happening thorughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware:
"Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" at Plays & Players
Plays & Players extends the hit rock musical "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," composed and written by Philadelphia native and OBIE Award recipient Michael Friedman. Andrew Jackson rose to the presidential office through his populist movement, only to break promises and forge the Trail of Tears. Songs like "Populism, Yea, Yea!" and "I'm So That Guy" modernize the nation's seventh president with satirical social critiques of current political movements. Played on Broadway and at The Public Theater, the show won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and was nominated for multiple Tony Awards. The production features pre-show talks, performances by the Andrew Jackson Rock Band, and post-show talkbacks, through February 10, 1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia.
"Assassin" at InterAct Theatre Company
InterAct Theatre Company celebrates its 25th anniversary season with the premiere of "Assassin," by local playwright David Robson, a co-production with Act II Playhouse. Inspired by a true football tragedy, the play takes an intimate look at hero worship, regret and forgiveness while examining America's fascination with sports violence, and stars Brian Anthony Wilson from HBO's The Wire, directed by Seth Reichgott, and set design by Dirk Durossette, January 18 through February 10 on the Main Stage at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia.
Edward Albee's "A Delicate Balance" at McCarter Theatre
McCarter Theatre Center continues its collaboration with playwright Edward Albee with "A Delicate Balance," onstage this weekend and directed by McCarter's Artistic Director Emily Mann. The bold and touching social comedy stars Kathleen Chalfant, John Glover, Mary Beth Hurt, and more, January 18 through February 17, 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ.
The Mind's Eye: 50 Years of Photography by Jerry Uelsmann
Opening this weekend at the James A. Michener Art Museum is "The Mind's Eye: 50 Years of Photography by Jerry Uelsmann," the artist's first retrospective in forty years, featuring nearly 100 iconic photographs. Uelsmann's work explores universal themes of relationships, family, home and politics by creating unexpected and surprising juxtapositions using experimental and unique techniques that challenge conventional ideas and push creative and technical boundaries of photography, on view through April 28 at 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA.
Startup theatre company debuts first production
XYXee, a brand new theatre company, debuts its first production this weekend with Edward Albee's "The Zoo Story," January 18-21 at the Experimental Theatre at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. "The Zoo Story" is a one act play by Edward Albee that shows a meeting between two men on a park bench that takes an unexpected turn, directed by Sarra Mazur and starring XYXee founder Patrick Judd and Kevin Ebner, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ.
"The Threepenny Opera" at Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players
Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players perform "The Threepenny Opera," Bertolt Brecht's unusual musical that takes the audience on a romp through a seedy underworld of hoodlums, whores, and questionable morals. Set to Kurt Weill's jazz and cabaret influenced score and directed by Matthew Earnest, the production runs January 19 through February 2 at University of Delaware's Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts, Newark, DE.
"Emperor's New Clothes" at Steel River Playhouse
Steel River Playhouse presents "Emperor's New Clothes," a musical especially for young audiences, adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale, with three performances, Saturday, January 19, 11am and 3pm and Sunday, January 20, 3pm, directed by Deborah Stimson-Snow at 245 E. High Street, Pottstown, PA.
Prints of Francisco Goya and Federico Castellon at TCNJ Art Gallery
The Art Gallery of the College of New Jersey presents "Fear and Folly: The Visionary Prints of Francisco Goya and Federico Castellon," an exhibition of thirty-eight prints of two artists who focused their attention on the human condition. The exhibit, on loan from the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts in Michigan, represents the artists in two major print series: Goya's etchings of Los Disparates and Castellon's lithographs for Edgar Allan Poe's Masque of Red Death, on view January 23 through March 7, Arts and Interactive Multimedia Building, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ. Exhibition opening Wednesday, January 23, 5pm-7pm, and lecture by Professor Amze Emmons, February 15, 11:30am.
Curio Theatre Company's "Equus"
Curio Theatre Company presents Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning "Equus," the modern classic that shows a psychological exploration into the religious and sexual obsessions of a young stable boy who has blinded six horses, seemingly without reason. Liz Carlson directs at the Calvary Center, January 23 through February 16, 4740 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia.
Femi Kuti brings his big sound to World Café Live, Thursday, January 24, 8pm. First known mostly as the son of Nigerian great Fela Kuti - considered the pioneer of Afro-Beat music that became popular world-wide – Femi, along with his band, The Positive Force, has developed his own widespread critical acclaim, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Travel "Around the World in 80 Days" at Walnut Street Theatre
Travel back to the days of 1872 with Walnut Street Theatre's production of Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days," adapted by Mark Brown. Londoner Phileas Fogg finds adventure and villainy in exotic locales as he attempts to travel around the world. The production runs through February 3 before embarking on its own tour across the country. Bill Van Horn directs at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
"The Beauty Queen of Leenane" at Lantern Theater
Due to popular demand, Lantern Theater Company has extended its production of Martin McDonagh's "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" through February 10. McDonagh's Tony Award-winning play satirizes the silent feuds between mothers and daughters. In western Ireland, the unmarried Maureen is stuck at home, lamenting missed opportunities and arguing with her mother, Mag. Starring Mary Martello (pictured) and Megan Bellwoar and directed by Kathryn MacMillan at St. Stephen's Theater, 10th & Ludlow Streets, Philadelphia.
Marcellus Shale Gas Project photography exhibit at Gershman Y
The Marcellus Shale Gas Project offers an unprecedented look at the impact of the Marcellus Shale gas industry through the eyes of six photographers with a revealing exhibit at the Gershman Y's Open Lens Gallery, on view through February 14, 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. Opening reception on Wednesday, January 23, 6pm, including a panel discussion with Jeff Schmidt, Director of Sierra Club PA and others. Additional pieces are on view at the Sol Mednick Gallery at the University of the Arts, Anderson Hall, 333 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia through February 8.
"Portraits of Brewerytown" at Next City
Next City, the Philadelphia-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting cities and informing the people working to improve them, presents "Portraits of Brewerytown," a photography exhibition by Tieshka Smith, exploring themes of urban renewal, celebrating the past, present, and future of a Philadelphia neighborhood in transformation. The subjects featured in the exhibit represent a cross-section of business, government, and the non-profit sectors, who have all contributed to the neighborhood's ongoing revitalization, affecting change through both formal and informal channels, on display through February 16 at Next City's Storefront for Urban Innovation, 2711 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia.
Hagley Museum and Library's "Invention Convention" takes place this weekend, January 19-21, 10am-4pm, with family-oriented, hands-on activities relating to inventing, engineering, and science, including demonstrations and interactive performances, a tinkering table, Create-an-Invention room and more, 200 Hagley Road, Wilmington, DE.
Astral Artists hosts award winning clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois' Philadelphia recital debut with works by Brahms, Debussy, and Bartok, Sunday, January 20, 3pm. Violinist Kristin Lee and pianist Andrea Lam accompany the evening of world premieres by Kinan Azmeh and Jerome Langlois at the Trinity Center for Urban Life 2212 Spruce Street, Philadelphia.
International Guitar Night, the mobile guitar festival, is Sunday, January 20, 7:30pm, featuring internationally acclaimed guitarists from around the world including Martin Taylor from Scotland, Madagascar native Solorazaf, and Brazilian Celso Machado, along with founder Brian Gore for a night of diverse solos, duets and quartets at Calvary Church, 801 South 48th Street at Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia.
Thirdbird presents the world premiere of Meg Foley's sunset dance performance, "The whole time in the meanwhile," a collaboration with lighting designer Lenore Doxsee and composer/performer Chris Forsyth. Foley's choreography plays with the perception of time, space, and bodies and the connection between time and the different senses, Wednesday, January 23 through Sunday, January 27 at the Christ Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 North American Street, Philadelphia.
LocalArtsLive showcases "Ancient Instruments and New Music," Friday, January 25, 7:30pm with percussion, voice, and harp performances. Adam Vidiksis transforms his found object drumming into a unique experience, while Center City Opera Theater's young artists sing arias and Elizabeth Morgan-Ellis performs contemporary harp music at William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia.
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This week we look at the influence of 20th Century writers, notions of 'the other', and the 'Puppet Christ' – called on by many to do what they wish.
How do you feel when your expectations are challenged? Does it make you feel excited, ready for change, or is it disconcerting and unwanted? Does the context make a difference?
Bible Reading
Luke 19:29-39
29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, "Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say this: 'The Lord has need of it.'" 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?" 34 And they said, "The Lord has need of it." 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. 36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples."
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The Lion's World pages 33-38.
The full chapter can be downloaded from: http://www.seedresources.com/view/written/rowan-williams-the-lion-s-world-narnia-and-its-crtitics
With Anna Blanch (academic researcher: E.Nesbit and the role of literature in spiritual formation)
When we criticise the work or lives of another it often says more about us than it does about the person whose work or life we are commenting upon. This is certainly true for Lewis's most outspoken critics. But, I would suggest, it is also true of us. Even in reading The Chronicles of Narnia, I wonder if you, like me, were ever perturbed by Aslan's responses in the face of betrayal, lies, and even death. I would contend that we often call upon God (and in a similar way, Christ) to do as we wish, almost as if he were a puppet and we the marionette.
I wonder if we really see God as a kind of Father Christmas – a jolly gift giver – or a genie able to do our bidding and granting a limited number of wishes for a lifetime. Lewis challenges these vain notions, as does the Bible passage for this week which explores some of the expectations people had of why Jesus Christ would walk the earth.
Lewis, like many authors who influenced him, including E. Nesbit, was interested in seeing his faith and that of those around him lived out. It was important to him that his attention was not always focused on himself and his own peculiar domestic concerns. In particular, we see in the Chronicles a sense both of the humanity of the characters (even those non-human characters) and the importance of seeking to understand the point of view and situation of others, especially when their behaviour and speech may be confusing or even hurtful.
One of Lewis's favourite books as a boy of eleven or twelve was E.Nesbit's The Railway Children. In a passage near to the end of that book, another young boy named Peter is having a conversation with his mother about God as author:
"Don't you think it's rather nice to think that we're in a book that God's writing? If I were writing the book, I might make mistakes. But God knows how to make the story end just right—in the way that's best for us."
"Do you really believe that, Mother?" Peter asked quietly.
"Yes," she said, "I do believe it—almost always—except when I'm so sad that I can't believe anything. But even when I can't believe it, I know it's true—and I try to believe. You don't know how I try, Peter. Now take the letters to the post, and don't let's be sad any more. Courage, courage! That's the finest of all the virtues! […]" (221)
The Mother acknowledges the difficulty of belief and faith in the face of suffering, but rather than rejecting the possibility of that belief, turns toward an assertion of God as divine story-teller.
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1) Rowan Williams (p46) notes how the Narnian Chronicles, the stories 'are set up to disturb easy conclusions or conventional expectations.'
2) How have you created God to be 'in your image'?
3) Do you ascribe God negative characteristics?
4) Who is your Jesus? Are you more comfortable with Jesus as King, or as a suffering humble servant?
5) Considering Luke 19:29-39, think today, how could/does Jesus surprise us in the people he uses to reach us?
Hot) Can you be 'objective' about Jesus Christ? Should this be a goal at all?
Cold) Come prepared to write or draw or make something (you may bring this back to share the following week if you don't finish) which demonstrates how you see/feel in relation to God. What kind of boxes have you put him in?
To finish with: Lord, we pray that we will be open to having our comfortable expectations challenged, and that we will no longer seek to place Jesus in a box.
After-Dinner Chocs
1) Take some time over the next week to notice those around you for whom you are an ambassador from God. Allow yourself to notice also the moments when you judge another's motivations before asking or allowing them to explain their point of view. Take some time to pray about the ways in which you restrict God's work in your life because of the way you may have 'put him in a box.'
2) Look up #God52 online, and see what activity there is for this week (or look back over previous weeks), and commit to doing it for this week. Let us know what you're doing!
3) Pick up another novel written by a Christian author, and consider how God is made evident in their writing, even if it's not an explicit theme of the book.


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CONCERNS over the impact of a 350 per cent rise in charges for Oxfordshire's day centres have led to a rethink.
The inflation-busting increases were due to come into effect in April but now will be staggered over three years instead.
Oxfordshire County Council wants to increase fees at seven of its larger day centres – and one run by Leonard Cheshire in Witney – to £15 per day, and put up charges for transport and meals.
Charges at the seven centres are currently £4.18 per session – with users of The Elms in Witney paying £1.30 per day – but all will rise to £15 by April 2015 under the plans.
The compromise was unveiled at yesterday's meeting of the council's adult services scrutiny committee.
Labour county councillor Gill Sanders, who is also the city council's older people's champion, said bad planning had caused the need for the hikes.
She said: "I fully recognise the need to increase the charges, and I think the county council should have increased them over the years. I think you have left it too long and that's why we have ended up needing these massive charges, which will have serious effects."
She said she welcomed plans to phase the increases but still had concerns.
Witney resident and Friends of The Elms member Laura Price said the proposals had caused "confusion and worry". She said: "It's a really big change for people to get their heads around."
Cabinet member for adult services Arash Fatemian said: "The county council's commitment to day centres is resolute, and I will refute any charge otherwise.
"Traditionally the charges for the centres have been very low, and we have tried to keep them as low as possible. With the benefit of hindsight that might not have been the best idea."
At the moment the services are heavily subsidised, with users paying £4.18 for sessions which cost the council at least £30 per head.
The council spends £3.7m per year on the seven larger centres.
Under the proposals, people already eligible for financial help with social care will be able to use their personal allowance to attend the centres and a "waiver system" will be set up for people who claim they cannot afford the fees.
But concerns have been raised that those who aren't entitled to "Fair Access to Care Services" money will abandon centres once the fees go up. A consultation on the original plans showed 70 per cent of the 461 users who responded to the consultation said they would continue to attend, despite the plans.
Labour councillor John Sanders said: "You have said you are going to support these people, but that support will depend on people asking for it.
"You're going to end up with a reduction in users of at least one third, and I want to know if that is going to be sustainable."
The council is planning to introduce charges of £7.50 per five-hour session in September 2013, which will go up to £10 in April 2014, finally reaching £15 in April 2015.
The proposed increases will raise £288,200 in the first six months, £425,300 in the year up to April 2015 and a further £560,300 from April 2015 to the following March.
The total cost of attending, including transport and food, will go up 150 per cent, from £10 to £25.
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Wallingford, Bicester, Oxford Options (Horspath), Wantage, Didcot, Banbury, Abingdon, Witney and The Elms (Witney).
Current charges:
£4.18 per five-hour session (£1.30 at The Elms), 82p for transport, £5 for lunch
Proposed charges: From September 2013
- £7.50 per five-hour session
- £4.50 per three-hour session
- £5 for transport, £5 for lunch
- Income: £288,200
April 2014 to April 2015
- £10 per five-hour session
- £6 per three-hour session
- £5 for transport, £5 for lunch
- Income: £425,300
April 2015 to March 2016
- £15 per five-hour session
- £9 per three-hour session
- £5 for transport, £5 for lunch
- Income: £560,300


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Just wondering if the settings I have for keybinds, camera options, ect will stay through to launch or should I stay up for this next stress test and write them down?
Just wondering if the settings I have for keybinds, camera options, ect will stay through to launch or should I stay up for this next stress test and write them down?
You should make screenshots just to be safe.
But my guess would be that they stay (unless they overhaul the settings).
They will likely be wiped. Those same settings were reset everytime thusfar they've done a character wipe.
Just write them down. How much time are you really even saving anyways?
They were wiped before BWE3 but they also did a major update to the launcher/client so not sure if it had to do with the char wipe or they changed some settings on where the stuff was saved. Personaly I didnt have much trouble reseting my stuff. move F1-4 down to Z-V weaponswap to R, dodge to mouse4, disable doubletap dodge and I'm good to go with maybe a camera speed tweek. took maybe 2 min tops.
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It's not so much the time, more I've really gotten use to where I had the camera speed set to and don't remember where it is. Thanks for your answers guys, I'll make sure to log in at 4am tonight and take a screen shot.
I usually remember mine. But that's just me.
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Seeing how my settings got completely reset between BWE3 and the first stress test that followed. I highly doubt it.


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Pictured left to right: Jenell Joiner, '65, Paranita Bratton, '78, and Shawn (Wright) Browner, '88. Not pictured: Roland Wiley, BAR69.
Paranita Bratton, '78. Bratton completed her medical degree in 1983 at Indiana University. She then interned and completed her residency at Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis, IN). After obtaining certification from the American Board of Family Practice in 1987, Bratton spent 12 years with Humana HMO (Louisville, KY) before opening her own practice in 2004. She was actively involved in professional societies, including the Jefferson County Medical Society and the Kentucky State Medical Association. Bratton retired from Park Duvall Community Health in 2012.
Shawn (Wright) Browner, '88. Browner has directed the career-technical, community and continuing education, and student programs at J. Everett Light Career Center (Indianapolis, IN) since 2006. She is a member of the Association of Career & Technical Education and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Browner was the 1998-98 Assistant Principal of the Year for Indiana District 7, was awarded the MSD Lawrence Township Schools Honored Educator in 2003, and received the Ball State University Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Award of Achievement in 2008.
Jenell Joiner, '65. Joiner taught full-time in the Gary school system from 1967 until her retirement in 2011. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and served on the Black Alumni Constituent Society board of directors from 1998-2009 and the Ball State University Alumni Council from 2001-2010. During her tenure on the BACS board, she and her husband, Bill, were instrumental in the creation of the BACS Endowed Scholarship (Fund #461). Joiner received the Ball State Alumni Association Benny Award for her service to the university in 2011. Currently, Joiner serves on the broadcast team of her church and volunteers as an intervention specialist for children who require remediation.
Roland Wiley, BAR69. Wiley was a top architectural designer in a well-established Los Angeles law firm. In 1984, Wiley partnered with Steven Lott to create RAW International, an organization dedicated to cultural preservation and sustainable revitalization for underserved urban areas. Wiley also advocates for regional transit investments and volunteers with several faith based community organizations. To that end, Wiley
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Runners flock to 3,000 openings in Philly race after NYC cancellation
It's a good day for some very dedicated athletes. The Philadelphia Marathon notified runners Friday who'd planned to race in New York's Marathon that they'll get to run a marathon this year after all. After the Big Apple's cancellation, Philadelphia opened 3,000 slots and invited displaced marathoners to apply.
Philadelphia City Representative Melanie Johnson said the runners were notified by email that they'll get to run in Philadelphia Nov. 18.
"Everybody who applied was accepted. About 1,460 applied," Johnson said. "In our discussions, and at the time that we were announcing that we were opening up the 3,000 spots, we did not expect to get all 3,000 runners."
Johnson said a lot of runners who originally planned to do the New York City Marathon ran elsewhere or intend to wait and run in New York next year. Of the $200 the new runners are paying to compete in Philadelphia, Johnson says half the money is going to offset costs.
"I need to get shirts for these runners, I need additional water for these runners, I need additional food for these runners," she said. "And I also need to probably supply shuttle buses. We weren't looking to make money off of this -- we were trying to offer the displaced runners the opportunity to run a race. Twenty minutes after the race was canceled, we were inundated with requests."
Runner's World's Bart Yasso admitted that for runners this is not a cheap endeavor.
"The entry fee for New York is in the $250 range and then Philly's $200. They've invested a lot of money. And the entry fee is one of the easier expenses of the weekend," Yasso said. "It's the hotel and the travel, the months of training that they put in. But they want to do this. This is their lifestyle. So they're not going to look at the money they spent."
Half the fee the former New York Marathon runners pay to race in Philadelphia will go to the Red Cross. Yasso said for many of the runners that contribution is important.
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Ten man Solva lose out against Clarbie in extra time
1:41pm Wednesday 23rd April 2014
1:41pm Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Clarbeston Road 2
Solva 0
CLARBESTON Road clinched two goals in the first period of extra time to capture the Second Division Cup against determined Solva at the Bridge Meadow.
After a stalemate over 90 minutes the final sprung to life in the first period of extra time. Richard Bevan broke the deadlock in the 93rd minute, the striker worked some space on the edge of the 18-yard box and drilled a low shot past the despairing dive of Solva keeper Chris Davies.
This was a decisive moment, but things went from bad to worse for Peter Cole's Solva outfit, as minutes later they were reduced to ten men as referee Helmut Reinhardt issued a straight red card to Gareth Thomas who clattered Road's Matthew Fox from behind. He could have no complaints with the referee's decision.
The extra man gave Road the incentive to go for the jugular and they did, adding a decisive second goal when keeper Chris Davies bundled over Bevan for a definite penalty. Luckily, for the skipper and keeper he was issued only a yellow card as Reinhardt showed common sense as he could have gave him red. Up stepped Jason Griffiths to drive the ball emphatically into the back of the net from 12 yards.
There were no further scares in the second period of extra time and Road skipper Dan Rees was delighted to receive the Senior Cup from Pembrokeshire Football League Chairman Dave Olyott at the end of a tense final.
Clarbeston Road: Gary Thomas, Ricky Maskell, Jack Wood, Matthew Fox, Dan Rees (Captain), Simon Owens, Danny Clarke, Gregory Brown, Jason Griffiths, Richard Bevan, Simon Thomas. Substitutes: Emyr Griffiths, Matthew Lloyd, Rheinallt George.
Solva: Chris Davies, Gary Reynolds, Joe Elliott, Luke Phillips, Matthew Harries, Sean Ellison, Ben Jones, Bryan Phillips, David Price, Gareth Thomas, Charlie Sime. Substitutes: Sam Ellison, Aled Harries, Fraser Watson.
Referee: Helmut Reinhardt.
Assistants: Ben Williams and Tudor Walters.
Fourth official: Charles Davies.
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