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Coconut Lemon Trifle with Fresh Berries
A few weeks ago I mentioned on Facebook and Twitter that I was making a berry trifle, and I took a ton of photos so I could show you guys the process. It's not really a recipe per se, more like a bunch of recipes all thrown together. Once you make up each component of [...]Read more


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For those who have been waiting for San Pedro's historic World War II-era swimming pool to reopen, there's good news at last.
Design specifics are slated to be rolled out for the public this spring. And while the pool won't reopen for another three to four years, the completion of the design phase represents significant progress on the project.
The Gaffey Street ("Hey Rookie") Pool -- at 3351 S. Gaffey St., inside Angels Gate Park -- was built in 1943 on what was the former Fort MacArthur military base.
Later, it became a summer haven to generations of children who grew up in San Pedro, offering a picturesque, tree-shaded pool with the ocean within view to the south.
"It's a historic monument, it's a beautiful facility," said Michael Shull, superintendent of planning for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. "It's going to be a real gem for the San Pedro community."
Money for the project is in hand, thanks to nearly $7 million earmarked by the Port of Los Angeles from the China Shipping judgment several years ago.
When it finally reopens, it will be operated as a seasonal city pool open to the public during the summer months.
"We're very excited about this project," Shull said.
The pool has a storied past that has been chronicled by the Fort MacArthur Museum. An example of mid-20th century modernism, the pool was built with funds raised from an Army road show called "Hey Rookie" that starred red-haired actor Sterling Holloway, then a soldier stationed at Fort MacArthur and later a regular on the "Life of Riley" television show from 1953-58. He died in 1992 at the age of 87.
"Hey Rookie" was an Army parody -- written as a morale-booster for the troops -- that was featured in local performances at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles and the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium (April 28-29, 1942).
Memorabilia from the show -- including 78-rpm record albums, sheet music and photographs -- is in the museum's collection.
The road show raised $250,000, which was used to build the Gaffey Street Pool and a second pool that is still in use for military personnel on Fort MacArthur's lower reservation.
The pool was used for synchronized swim shows for the troops based at Fort MacArthur and opened to the general public in 1954. It was later added to the national Register of Historic Places.
Restoring the pool has long been a dream of local military historians at the museum. But repairs were estimated to cost at least $1 million, money the museum never could find by way of a donation or grant.
The port approved the nearly $7 million for the pool in 2009, which allowed city engineers to proceed with testing and designs.
There was some speculation that the pool would never reopen because of land stability issues.
Geotechnical reports, however, have concluded that the pool is well-built and on stable land, Shull said.
The new designs include ideas for providing access to the pool from Gaffey Street. A rickety staircase leading up to the pool from Gaffey was taken down years ago.
Steve Nelson, director of the city-run Fort MacArthur museum, said keeping the pool as historically accurate is important.
"There's going to have to be some modifications, but as a purist - and I am a purist - there are things I'm not going to be comfortable with," Nelson said. "I do foresee some battles in the future. ... But we have to keep in mind the main objective, which is having a usable pool."
The city's Bureau of Engineering has "some good ideas to keep it historic while still celebrating" the present era, said Mark Mariscal, region superintendent for the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.
Provisions will include making the pool handicapped accessible, he said.
The designs will be presented to neighborhood councils tentatively this spring.
"I think the public will be pleasantly surprised," Mariscal said.
Nelson said the long wait was frustrating at times, but that enthusiasm remains high now that the pool project is making progress.
"Some of the veterans who helped build it in 1943 have passed away and I'd hoped they'd be able to see it," Nelson said.
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On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the Pasadena Public Health Department will be providing free flu vaccine to everyone ages 3 years and older. Vaccine is a on first-come, first-served basis on the front lawn of Day One, a non-profit public health education organization in Pasadena. Minors must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian. This event will be held from 2:00 - 6:00 pm and is located at:
This event is hosted by the City of Pasadena and Day One, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, City of Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services, Orange County Health Care Agency, and Huntington Hospital.
For more information on this free event, please call (626) 744-6164. Download the flyer here.


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Porcello looking sharp to start Spring Training
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Porcello can't answer the questions about his future as a Tiger, and he's not going to. All he can do is answer the questions about his game as a Major League starter.
"I think Rick knows that he's a Major League starting pitcher," manager Jim Leyland said, "and I think he's just come in here to make sure everybody's aware of that."
Sunday was a potentially huge day in an already big spring.
Yes, it's only Spring Training, and that's pretty much all that the Tigers -- and other teams -- can use to weigh the work Porcello has put in since January, after a sub-par stretch run last season that put his rotation spot in Detroit in question. Still, four starts in, 13 innings with three earned runs, no walks and 14 strikeouts have to stand for something.
Sunday's five scoreless innings on three singles with four strikeouts against the Nationals represented a step for him against a group of hitters that plagued him. Though Washington's lineup had only Bryce Harper among its Opening Day projected starters, it had four left-handed hitters and a switch-hitter, including the entire top third of the order. With Wilson Ramos and Steve Lombardozzi also slated to make the club, it was a tougher lineup than the Astros fielded against Porcello.
Left-handed hitters batted .325 off of Porcello last season. Porcello approached them like he would approach lefties in the regular season, and ended up with the kind of success he lacked last year.
"I'm going to be seeing that all year," Porcello said. "Those are the guys I've got to get out."
All four of Porcello's strikeouts on Sunday came against left-handed hitters. Three were called third strikes. When Lombardozzi crowded the plate on him in the opening inning, he spotted a fastball on the inside corner and got the call. He did much the same against Chad Tracy in a three-pitch strikeout an inning later.
"His stuff had late life," Leyland said.
Then came Harper, who blistered a fastball back through the middle in the first for the one solid hit Porcello gave up. Harper came back up to lead off the fifth and got in the same 1-0 count on which he made Porcello pay earlier for throwing him a fastball.
"In that situation, a good fastball hitter like him, you know he's looking to drive a fastball. He's in a hitters' count," Porcello said. "I just tried to stay away from that and threw some good offspeed pitches and then caught him looking."
Harper swung and missed at a changeup, fouled off a curve, then watched a 1-2 fastball swing back over the corner for the call.
"That reflects the confidence that I have in my offspeed pitches," Porcello said. "I'm not going out there just to work on stuff. I'm going out there to get guys out and approach it like a normal game."
The more he pitches like this, the more confidence will build from the staff. Leyland said afterwards that Porcello threw some of the best curveballs he's ever seen from him.
"He had it all going today. He was really sharp," Leyland said.
After close to a dozen scouts watched Porcello's last outing, the scout total appeared to be down this time around. However, most scouts don't spend time following particular players around game after game in the spring, especially this early.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Nintendo Wii Games
Nintendo games are home to the world renowned Mario! Almost everyone knows this Moustached plumber who spends more time saving the Princess then he does under a sink! Mario has appeared in a whole host of Wii games such as New Super Mario Bros and the legendary Mario Kart!
You can also find Wii Party and Wii Sports exclusively on Wii, these games are great for any age and any gaming ability. You can also find other titles on the Wii too, games like Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, FIFA 12 and Need For Speed The Run!
You can also check out GAME's preowned Wii games, where the only difference is the price. So who knows what gems you'll find, you could be lucky enough to find a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.


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Hi, My name is Candee and was recently informed of my Mother's CC at Christmas time. My Father and she indicated she had liver cancer and had 2 years to live yet. Her oncologist has painted a much grimmer picture. First the CC diagnosis and then 3 months without chemo, 6-9 months with the chemo (Gemzar) if she tolerates it well enough. Finding it all hard to digest.
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… and not a drop to drink.
About once a week during the season, we receive a comment that that our Free Unlimited Soft Drinks selection should include water.
Well … actually … it does.
If you dash in and dash out of one of the Pepsi Oasis buildings scattered throughout the parks …
…you may not see it in your haste.
But once you know to look for a separate button at the Lemonade or Iced Tea selection, you'll never miss it again.
It's good water, too. I get it all the time.
We're happy to reply to these emails, letters and phone calls. Only it's a little hard to take when we get a lecture.
At the risk of starting an international incident, I'll relate a recent chewing out we got from a fellow from our neighboring nation to the north.
Now normally I wouldn't mention a person's nationality. But in his argument to "convince" us to offer water, here's what he wrote:
"Obsecity is rappant in the U.S."
Is he calling us a bunch of fatties?
I only know a few Canadians. My sister-in-law Marie-Susanne, for example.
She's slender.
And the fellows from ProSlide are Canadian. When they came down to test out Zinga a few years back, come to think of it, they were also quite trim.
In the interest of world harmony, what about this, my new friend from the North:
I'll take off five pounds.
And you start using SpellCheck.


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Enterprise Desktop Administration
Gold Award:
Microsoft SMS 2003 SP1
Administrators everywhere know the hassle of application deployment, patch management, update distribution and all the other tedious tasks that take forever but must be done on a regular basis.
For its ability to help administrators with those tasks, Microsoft's Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 1 earned a Gold Award in TechTarget's Windows Products of the Year for enterprise desktop administration.
Features for this Windows-only management software include more than 120 pre-built Web reports, vulnerability assessment and mitigation tools, a new patch deployment wizard and distribution tools. Further, SMS 2003 SP1 has the capacity to run self-healing application installations on "locked-down" systems. It comes with a new client that taps the power of Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) technology to automatically detect the capacity of the client network connection and adjust transfer rates. And the lackluster support for mobile clients that plagued SMS 2002 has been dramatically improved, judges noted.
SMS 2003 SP1 was also praised by the judges for ease of integration with other Microsoft products, such as Active Directory, Microsoft Operations Manager, Virtual PC, Application Center and Internet Information Services.
Estimated retail pricing for Systems Management Server 2003 with 10-device client access licenses is $1,219.
Matt Danielsson, editor


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I am a motivated person, with organisational and leadership skills. I have constant interest in learning new things.
I have a deep interest in the knowledge of other cultures, with extensive travels through Europe and America.
I have studied under several prestigious architects including José María Churtichaga, Antón Capitel, José Manuel Sanz y Sanz, Ignacio Vicens y Hualde, José Manuel López-Peláez, Carmen Espegel and José María Sánchez García among others.
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Since February 2010, I've been working for Ipharma, a company specialized in pharmacies' refurbishments. I started as a student helping with different details and gradually I have achived a position as architect in charge of my own pharmacies, from the beginning of the project till the end of the construction.
Carlos Calvelo. Arquitectura y Urbanismo, Architecture student internship
Summer intership in a local architectural studio developing different projects, mainly residencial buildings.
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By the end of the fiscal year, the reserves for the San Bernardino Superior Court system will have plunged from $32.8 million to $8.2 million.
And it will get worse.
Come June 30, 2014, the reserve fund will be close to $800,000.
"That cap is just too little," said Stephen Nash, the county's Superior Court executive officer. "That would not be enough to get us through a month of payroll."
The disappearing reserves fund - also know as a "rainy day" account - has been attributed to two different factors: forced reductions and new state laws.
The state Legislature and Judicial Council required courts to pay for their operations out of their reserves for one year, Nash said.
"We were already using our reserves to offset some of the cuts we had," he said. "But this year they reached in and took a big chunk of our reserves."
Reductions in future funds come from a new state law that says courts cannot have more than 1 percent of their state allocation for their reserves come July 2014.
This is a stark contrast from just three years ago when county courts had $45.6 million in reserves.
And an even bigger difference than the mid-2000s, when there was additional revenue flowing in and the county courts were able to save.
"They were very prudent and careful," Nash said.
"They didn't go out and hire people. They set aside money for a rainy day and now it's pouring."
Judge Marsha Slough, who was promoted to presiding judge of the Superior Court of San Bernardino County on Sept. 1, is tasked with finding ways to save money.
One proposal is implementing expedited trials strictly for civil cases, which would consist of a one-day trial, an eight-person jury panel instead of 12, and some waived post-trial motions and rights to appeal.
"Anytime you shorten your time frame of a trial, you are saving time to allow another case to be processed," Slough said. "The more efficiently you can get cases processed through the system, the better chance you have of getting out of your backlog."
In the appropriate case, she said, expedited trials could be an efficient way for resolving a trial.
"For cases like slip and falls, rear-ends and motorcycle collisions - they could take four to five days," Civil Court Judge Joseph Brisco said.
"It can take half a day to a full day to pick jury - that's one day wasted. Opening statements take an hour each, lawyers call a number of witnesses ... "
Brisco, who is in favor of the idea, has conducted one expedited trial in the past couple of years.
"The response has been lukewarm at best," he said. "But it is a money-saving device and it saves time for courts. It frees up more for the trial."
Another idea, already implemented in neighboring county court systems like Los Angeles and San Diego, is cutting court reporters - stenographers - from civil trials.
"I rely on my court reporter a lot," Brisco said. "I hope that day never comes (for San Bernardino County)."
The flying fingers of court-employed stenographers are being stilled in many California civil courtrooms as budget cuts force layoffs that could cost litigants extra money to hire private services.
The absence of the familiar figures typing rapidly on little machines is being felt in courthouses throughout the state. It doesn't affect criminal cases, which require a written record, but could have a big impact on civil lawsuits.
Plaintiffs in business lawsuits or personal injury complaints may have to fork over thousands of dollars to hire private court reporters or risk having no written transcript, making an appeal impossible.
In many of the new cases being filed, the plaintiffs will be responsible for hiring their own court reporters if they want a record of the trial.
In complex long-term cases, parties might agree to split the costs in order to ensure a record for appeal.
Slough is against the idea and San Bernardino County civil trials will not immediately be effected by courts reporter layoffs.
"In a perfect world, they would not be taken out," she said, adding that the new process could create a class system in civil litigation.
"If we can avoid it, I would like to."
But if the cuts don't come from civil court reporters, where would they come from?
Slough talked about the potential of further cuts to both courtrooms and courthouses, and addressing reduced payroll costs and furloughs with employees.
But nothing is set in stone and officials admit they have to take a multifaceted approach to resolving their issue.
"We know what our problems are, we just don't know how to solve them," Brisco said.
What they've been doing
Court officials have already identified a number of cost-saving solutions.
A hard-hiring freeze has been in place for a long time, Nash said. The Chino courthouse will close its doors as of Jan. 1 and a reduction in hours has been implemented at the Needles courthouse.
Cutback in hours for countywide clerk's offices will take effect come the new year, as will court administration reductions.
And they are now charging for some services that have been free in the past. They are also putting certain information online instead of providing hard copies.
Despite all of the cuts and changes, personal injury and business litigator David Ricks recently said San Bernardino County is one of the best counties to practice in.
"There's two reasons - I think the judges here treat us as attorneys very well and attorneys in this community - the greater Inland Empire - are really nice people. I don't think we have that mentality of `let's beat the crap out of each other.' It's more `let's try to find a solution."'
But most importantly, the Rancho Cucamonga-based attorney is impressed with the amount of cases attorneys and judges are able to resolve in these tough times.
"This county handles so many cases so effectively," Ricks said. "It has the most cases per judicial officer of all counties in state of California."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Reach Lori via email or call her at 909-483-9378.


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Georgia Gulf Charges Higher
Georgia Gulf (GGC) is testing major highs today. The company's third-quarter earnings report last night sparked a gap higher open on news that the chemical maker had beaten earnings-per-share (EPS) estimates. Volume has been running very heavy on the session, helping the shares maintain the bulk of its early pop despite the extremely weak overall action. At midday, GGC has stabilized with a 5% gain as it battles heavy resistance near its 2011-12 highs.Georgia Gulf (GGC) Source: TradeStation View Chart » View in New Window »
In late July, the stock exploded to the upside on news the company was merging with PPG Industries. GGC ramped over 13% on the day as volume jumped to eight times the average. The powerful momentum carried the stock to fresh 2012 highs but was unable to move past the 2011 peak of $40.50. Since first hitting this level in early September, GGC has been tracing out a healthy consolidation. The $40.50 area has continued to hold the upper band of the pattern, marking the multi-week highs of October. The bulls, despite all the bearish action out there, are pushing hard against this level again. ...112 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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In anticipation of the warm summer months, many people are thinking about buying, selling, or trading boats. Among the first questions new boat owners have are, "Do I have to register my boat?" and ""How do I register my boat?"
Kansas law requires that all mechanically-powered vessels (including personal watercraft) and all sailboats which are principally used in Kansas must be registered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). Mechanically-powered vessels include those propelled by electric trolling motors and gas- or diesel-powered motors. Boats which meet these criteria must be properly registered before using them on any public waters in Kansas. Registration is not required for boats powered by oars or paddles.
An application form can be obtained at the nearest marine dealer, county clerk's office, or KDWP office. Fill out the application completely and mail it along with the required fee. Boat owners may also renew their boat registrations online.
The boat registration fee is $31. A registration is valid for three years from the date of issuance. After making application for registration, you will receive a pocket-sized certificate of numbers and registration decal showing the year of expiration. The pocket-sized card must be on board any time the vessel is in use. It is the responsibility of the boat owner to paint on or permanently attach the registration numbers to the forward top half of the boat. Numbers must be three-inch BLOCK characters in a color which contrasts with the color of the boat to which they're affixed.
If the vessel is lost, stolen, and/or recovered, destroyed, abandoned, or transferred to another person, the person whose name appears on the Certificate of Number must notify KDWP within 15 days of the event..
For more information, contact KDWP Boating Division at 620-672-5911 or check the KDWP website's boating pages .


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Last week I confessed that I don't like broccoli. Some of you were astounded. Others quietly agreed that it wasn't their favorite vegetable either.
So I challenged you to send me your tried-and-true broccoli recipes in that hopes that someone could make the 'icky green' palatable to me.
I received a half-dozen recipes or so, via comments on the blog and Facebook. Some weren't recipes, per se, just a suggestion to add lemon juice to steamed crowns or roast with a bit of balsamic vinegar. At least one wasn't quite 'clean' enough for my kitchen (as a rule, I don't add mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, sugar or sugar substitutes to my veggies).
Thanks to all who responded and please, if you still have a recipe that you think I should try, go ahead and pass it on!
I was left with three recipes that I thought I might be able to stomach (I know, high praise!). Two of which I was able to eat the entire serving of and one which I'm planning to make again tonight. Definitely a winner!
I promised pictures and recipes, with credits back to the original 'authors'. In true Letterman style, here they are.
3) Oven roasted broccoli with panko and olive oil (I forgot to take a picture of this one; imagine roast broccoli with panko on it!). Originally published here and passed on to me by Lisa.
While I'm usually a lover of roasted veggies, I wasn't enamored with the panko coating. My hubby liked it and my boys were willing to try, but sad to say, it just wasn't my thing.
2) Spinach, broccoli and goat cheese on home made pizza dough. Sent in by my friend (and favorite hair stylist!) Tracey.
"Lightly brush olive oil on pizza base top with greens and goat cheese and a bit of grated parmesan cheese .. bake 375 for 35 min…You will be a broccoli lover"
I made this on 'pizza' night. The kids had their usual cheese and pepperoni (and for my picky eater, cheese, no sauce and more cheese). I reduced the broccoli crowns to very small pieces and drizzled a bit of extra olive oil over the whole thing to make sure it didn't dry out.
Two thumbs up! I will definitely make this one again (but with a side of protein so I don't eat too many starchy carbs in one sitting!).
And the winner is (drum roll please)….
3) Sesame roast broccoli, with ginger and garlic. Posted on Facebook by Cathy (I edited the recipe and added mushrooms and onions, just to make sure there would be a vegetable for me in the event that I didn't like the broccoli cooked like this. I also left the stalks out. Baby steps, please!)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp (15mL) sesame oil
1 inch (2.5cm) piece of ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 tsp (2mL) sea salt
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 bunch broccoli (about 1lb or 450g), cut into bite-sized pieces, stalks kept separate from florets
1 Tbsp (15mL) sesame seeds, toasted briefly to bring out the flavour
Toss first five ingredients together in a large bowl. Add broccoli stalk pieces and toss to coat. Put into a shallow roasting pan. Place in a 400°F oven for about 5 minutes. Then add the florets, tossing to coat again, and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or so, until the broccoli is suitably tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Super-de-duper! I ate the leftovers for lunch the next day and am planning on serving it again tonight with baked salmon. Thanks so much Cathy!
For all of you readers who seconded my dislike of broccoli, I challenge you to try these recipes and see if you don't find one that lets you reap the benefits of this strange vegetable!


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Lucky Peak water levels to start dropping Monday
BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) - Water levels at Lucky Peak will begin to drop on July 22, as water managers start releasing water into the irrigation systems.
This move comes about a month ahead of schedule, and could leave you high and dry on your next trip to the lake.
Water levels usually hold until August or September, but this year the watershed has only 50-55 percent of what normally does. Beginning July 22, water levels will drop between 1-2 feet each day.
That means, you could start seeing changes within the next couple of weeks, even after water levels drop just 10 feet.
"That first 10 foot drop really has a significant impact on access to boat insights, courtesy docks and boat ramps," Lucky Peak park manager Keith Hyde said. "Many of our ramps will become inaccessible at 10 feet below."
Normal lake elevation is 3,055 feet. Hyde said it is rare to see such low water levels in the watershed.
Robie Creek and Barclay Bay will be two of the first loading docks to be affected.
Turners Gulch and Spring Shores will be two of the last loading docks to close, and will be your best bet after this month. However, that means you will need to allow a little extra time for congestion.
"Tempers flare when boat ramps are congested and that's a big concern," Hyde said. "It's an inconvenience for everyone but there's nothing that can really be done about it."
Another concern for park managers is the increase in boating hazards.
"As the lake falls, the lake conditions are changing," Hyde said. "There are going to be new hazards emerging, hazards that weren't there a week before or even the day before."
Hyde said boaters should be careful to watch for rocks, and plan out a route when doing water sports.
Another consequence is that boaters will likely have to chain up and pull their boats out of the water earlier this season. Some boaters said they will now have to go elsewhere to finish out the summer.
"We'll probably go up to Cascade more," Boise resident Michael Ward said. "It's not as close, but it doesn't drain as fast."
Others said they will take the season for what it is: short and sweet, even if the sun is setting early on the season.
"We'll take advantage of the time we have, maybe come up every weekend until the water drops to where we can't get the boat in," Boise resident James Fehlhaber said.
"A day on the lake is still a day on the lake," Hyde said. "It's still going to be a good time."
Even though the Boise River flows out of the Lucky Peak Reservoir, lowering water levels early at the lake will not affect the floating season on the river.


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Retailers and restaurants are expanding ways to connect with local producers. Food hubs, retail-producer arrangements and retail rooftop gardens are parts of the strategies being employed.
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Georgia promotes local through program linking growers, chefs
By Doug Ohlemeier, Eastern Editor
Trying to bring growers and chefs together, Georgia is launching an executive chef campaign featuring the state's Georgia Grown program.
Working with the Georgia Restaurant Association, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, Atlanta, is promoting relationships between chefs and growers by offering chefs a "mark of honor and distinction" while increasing awareness for restaurateurs and consumers about the availability of local Georgia products.
March 5
Food hubs link local growers, sellers
By Tara Schupner, Copy Editor
WASHINGTON, D.C. — When it comes to finding locally grown produce, don't automatically head to the farmers market.
In fact, many local growers would rather focus on wholesale and are banding together in co-ops, or "food hubs," to give them more marketing muscle.
March 5
Ontario website links buyers, sellers
By Cynthia David, Special to The Packer
Anyone looking to buy 5 bushels of Ontario-grown purple carrots can now find a seller easily on the Ontariofresh.ca website.
"Buyers told us that their customers are demanding local, but it's time-consuming to find growers who meet their need when they have to research them one by one," said Megan Hunter, communications manager for the provincially funded Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.
The site allows buyers to learn about a grower at a glance, including details of the products available, farm practices, size, insurance, food safety and traceability.
March 12
Local food advocates request more help
By Tom Karst, National Editor
With some people questioning whether the booming local food movement needs federal help, advocates of the Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act made their case for more attention at a hearing before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association, said he thinks local food provisions will be a part of the farm bill. How big of an element they will be is the question, he said.
"(Local food) is proliferating in the marketplace. ... Does the government need to be coming in and giving further incentives (for) what the market place is actively engaged in?" Guenther said.
April 23
Farm to School grants open for proposals
By Tom Karst, National Editor
Demand is expected to outpace supply for $3.5 million in the Farm to School Grant Program to be awarded this fall.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said the USDA will be accepting letters of intent through mid-May and grant proposals by June 15. "We will learn a lot from these applications and get a better sense of the magnitude of interest," Merrigan said.
The grants, capped at $100,000 per award, will be awarded by this fall.
"Farm to school is pitch perfect on so many different levels," Merrigan said in an April 17 press conference. "It allows kids to learn more about where their food comes from and who produces that food."
April 30
Downtown New Orleans likes Rouses' local focus
By Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail Editor
NEW ORLEANS — When Rouses Enterprises LLC designed its new downtown store, the Thibodaux, La.-based company highlighted its relationship with local growers.
Photos of the growers the company regularly sources from are displayed prominently in the produce department. ...
Rouses has expanded its local produce programs significantly over the past few years, including working with local hydroponic growers to source unique crops not normally cultivated in Louisiana.
May 21
Kroger goes local with Jackson Farming fruit
By Coral Beach, Staff Writer
A partnership between the Kroger Co. and Jackson Farming Co., Autryvile, N.C., will mean locally grown strawberries and melons this season at 16 supermarkets in the Raleigh-Durham area known as the Triangle.
June 4
Retailers go more local with rooftop greenhouses
By Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail Editor
The first of several supermarket greenhouse projects by BrightFarms Inc. is expected to bear fruit later this fall, and the New York-based company has several more in the works.
In early May, BrightFarms, which designs, finances, builds and operates hydroponic greenhouses, announced its second produce purchase agreement with Oklahoma City-based Homeland Stores.
The company's first supermarket greenhouse, built for Langhorne, Pa.-based McCaffrey's Markets, is expected to open in October, said Paul Lightfoot, chief executive officer of BrightFarms.
June 25
Kings' local program promises timely delivery
By Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail Editor
Kings Food Markets promises consumers a fresh experience with its Local Fresh 24/7 program.
The program features displays of local produce within 24 hours of harvest. It started May 23 with a pilot and expanded in early June to the Parsippany, N.J.-based retailer's 24 locations, said Paul Kneeland, vice president of produce and floral. Kneeland said the program will be available through Labor Day.
June 25
Greenhouse company signs with retailer A&P
By Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail Editor
New York-based greenhouse firm BrightFarms Inc. added a third retailer to its roster. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. Inc., Montvale, N.J., entered a long-term agreement to purchase produce from a BrightFarms rooftop farm in Brooklyn. A groundbreaking is scheduled in September for a multiacre greenhouse on 100,000 square feet of rooftop space, with the opening of the greenhouse scheduled for the first quarter of 2013.
June 25
Metro stores connect consumers with growers
By Cynthia David, Special to The Packer
Montreal-based Metro Richelieu Inc. has joined the eco-minded group Equiterre to bring community-aupported agriculture to three Metro stores this summer.
Through November, Metro store parking lots in the cities of Granby, Quebec, Joliette, Quebec, and Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, will serve as weekly dropoff points for baskets of organic vegetables pre-ordered by consumers from local farms.
July 23
Homegrown crops fizzle, stoking lettuce demand
By Mike Hornick, Staff Writer
SALINAS, Calif. — Increasingly, East Coast buyers are turning to California for their summer lettuce needs as homegrown deals take a beating from the weather.
Storms in Quebec plus high heat in the Ohio Valley and across the U.S. have taken a toll on local leafy greens, especially romaine. That spiked prices in the second week of July.
Nov. 19
Project targets small growers
By Coral Beach, Staff Writer
A three-pronged program to help small growers meet food safety requirements is in the works at PrimusLabs, with a March rollout planned. ...
PrimusLabs is developing the Small Scale Local Farm Food Safety Program. Garrison said the program is designed with the locally grown movement in mind and will target growers with 100 acres or less who sell directly to local chefs, school districts, retailers and foodservice customers.


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NBA TV's documentary, "The Doctor," on Julius Erving ran on Monday night. (If you missed it, catch a re-airing of the film by checking the schedule.) Among the many things we learned: Dr. J can still dunk, even at age 63.
Erving had made mention of his ability to still dunk at the age of 63, saying he does it at least once a year, during media interviews leading to the documentary's airing. Hearing it is one thing, but seeing it makes it all the more remarkable.


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August 16, 2012
Jocassee Gorges roads to open Sept. 14
All Jocassee Gorges main access roads will open on Friday, Sept. 14, one day earlier than the traditional Sept. 15 road opening date. Roads will remain open through Jan. 15, 2013.
Crusher run gravel, a smaller gravel with more fine particles, has been applied to many Jocassee Gorges roads this year, according to Mark Hall, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manager of Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens and Oconee counties. Since DNR technicians have done a good job at stabilizing the roads with large rock, Hall said, the smaller rock will continue the stabilization but will also be easier on vehicles passing through.
The first dove shoot at the popular Jocassee Gorges Cane Creek public dove field will be Wednesday, Sept. 19. Cane Creek Field is open Wednesdays only during mourning dove season.
The Jocassee Gorges contains some more than 40 miles of main access roads that are open to the public during the spring and fall, about five and a half months out of the year. The main road that enters Jocassee Gorges in Pickens County, Horsepasture Road, begins at US Highway 178 near Rocky Bottom and is also open year-round for the first 3.5 miles. It provides access to the Laurel Fork Creek and Eastatoee Creek heritage preserves and affords a good jumping-off spot for the wild interior of Jocassee. The main access for Oconee County Jocassee lands is Musterground Road at Bad Creek Hydro Project off SC 130. The key access road to Crossroads Mountain is open year-round, and it passes through North Carolina's Gorges State Park, off NC Highway 281, in North Carolina.
This year, some selective logging is underway to improve wildlife habitat and tree growth. Visitors are advised to abide by the speed limits and to watch for the occasional logging truck that is hauling timber to local mills.
Waterfalls, black bear, uncommon plants such as Oconee bells and many long-range vistas are just a few of the natural wonders that may be found in the 33,000-acre Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges and Franklin Gravely Wildlife Management Area in Pickens and Oconee counties.
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This was a historical week. Besides marking the 25th anniversary of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger – an event that itself marked the end of an era; this week's headlines included Obama's new rules/new economy State of the Union; Friday marked the first time in history that part of the Internet went dead as Egypt "unplugged itself" in a move to settle political unrest and finally…the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission delivered the results of its investigation into the causes of the financial and economic crisis.
Technology, politics and the economy seem to be unfolding into one.
First let's point out, there is a lot of BLAME going on, starting with the 500-page FCIC document, or should I say docu-drama. The in-depth analysis covers how we got to where we are today as it relates to the financial crisis, foreclosure crisis and housing crisis.
As taken from the official FCIC press release:
The Commission concluded that the crisis was avoidable and was caused by:
- Widespread failures in financial regulation, including the Federal Reserve's failure to stem the tide of toxic mortgages;
- Dramatic breakdowns in corporate governance including too many financial firms acting recklessly and taking on too much risk;
- An explosive mix of excessive borrowing and risk by households and Wall Street that put the financial system on a collision course with crisis;
- Key policy makers ill prepared for the crisis, lacking a full understanding of the financial system they oversaw;
- And systemic breaches in accountability and ethics at all levels.
But let's be clear on BLAME; the last person that should be blamed in this mess is the homeowner.
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Last month, we explored the relatively new practice of dairy herds testing every heifer calf for genomic merit. This month, we look at three herds that have adopted the practice, how they do it, and what they hope to glean from the results.
Steady numbers, steady progress
When Larson Acres of Evansville, Wis., doubled the size of its Holstein herd to 2,400 cows in 2010, the owners and managers didn't have a lot of genetic information for the first-calf heifers they purchased for much of the expansion. They utilized genomics testing on the heifer calves born to those animals to determine how the future replacements fit into the herd's genetic plans.
Based on that experience, partner Mike Larson grew comfortable with the process and trusted the data the genomics testing provided. Now that the dairy is at maximum capacity, the Larsons are using genomics as part of a more comprehensive herd strategy.
"We're producing more heifers than we need for herd replacements," he says. "In the past, we would have sold them as springers for extra income, but in today's feed economy, it costs more to raise heifers than they're worth when they're grown."
Now, Larson Acres tests every heifer calf at one to two months of age with the CLARIFIDE™ Dairy Genomics Test. They then designate the top 50 to 70 percent to be bred to sexed semen. The lowest 10 percent is sold to a private buyer for embryo transfer recipients. And the animals in the range in between are utilized as a "flex" group, depending on the herd's future needs. Sometimes they are sold at approximately 400 pounds, but if projections indicate they will be needed as replacements in their anticipated month of freshening, they are bred with Angus semen. That way, they do not transmit their genetics into the herd, while some extra value can be captured from their calves.
"We think this approach really will help level out the peaks and valleys in our freshening rates," says Larson. "It will allow us to keep steady numbers in the calf hutches, dry-cow area, fresh pen, parlor, free-stalls andat the feed bunk."
Larson says he appreciates the flexibility the program provides not only for choosing the heifers they keep, but for maximizing the value of the animals they sell. "Right now, the beef market is good and it makes a lot of sense to create those crossbred calves," he says. "But if feed costs and/or the dairy heifer market improve, we can easily switch gears and start producing more dairy heifers again."
While Larson believes the financial investment in genomics will more than pay for itself in their herd, it is important to act on the information. "It doesn't make sense to pay for information and then not use it," he says. "You have to make sure you apply it to a long-term herd strategy to maximize the value of the investment."
Maximizing the value of Jersey genes
At Yosemite Jerseys near Hilmar, Calif., genomic testing is now just as procedural as vaccinating and ear-tagging. And utilizing the information it provides has become a regular part of the herd's management routine, too.
Manager Brett Barlass says he started using genomics in 2010, testing every heifer calf at one day of age. "Our original goal was to use genomic information primarily to determine which heifers to keep as replacements on the dairy, and which ones to sell," says Barlass.
That strategy changed when the family that owns the herd decided to build a second dairy in Texas. Currently, all of the California herd's heifers are retained to expand the Texas herd, but Barlass says the genomic results still provide value. Because they use a lotof young sires, "we're getting a jump on genetic information well in advance of bull proofs," he says.
They also are able to identify genetically superior animals in the 100-percent registered herd, which are sold for breeding or selected for advanced reproductive work. The identification of Jersey fertility haplotype 1 (JH1)-carrier females also allows Barlass to avoid breeding them to JH1-carrier bulls, since that particular halotype can negatively affect fertility. And, correction of parentage errors helps him prevent inbreeding.
Barlass says the genomic sampling process has been greatly improved with their recent adoption of a new Allflex nextGen™ Tissue Sampling Unit. In three simple steps, a tissue sample is punched from the ear and collected in a vial with preservative; an electronic identification tag is installed; and a matching visual tag is placed in the ear. "It's a very slick process and reduces the chance of identification errors on the samples," says Barlass.
Batches of 96 samples are shipped to GeneSeek, a laboratory in Lincoln, Neb., that extracts the DNA information from each sample and applies it to the GeneSeek GGP 8K chip. GeneSeek enters the results into the USDA Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory (AIPL) database. From there, the American Jersey Cattle Association generates reports and returns the results to the owners within four to six weeks of initial sample submission.
As more Jersey herds sample their females for genomics, Barlass expects the technology to become more accurate and cost-efficient. He sees it as another tool for well-managed herds to maximize quality and efficiency. "Genomics will allow managers to sort, select and sell females according to their own personal strategies, and mate their retained heifers for more rapid genetic progress," he says. "I think the resulting benefits to the Jersey breed will be great."
Intentional selection
The Carlson family of Pennock, Minn., has arrived at a juncture of quality versus quantity. They have grown their dairy to the point that they no longer need to raise every heifer to maintain their 1,250- cow Holstein herd.
"Our farm is fully populated. In fact, we're crowded everywhere," says Chad Carlson, who owns and operates Carlson Dairy, LLP in partnership with his father, Curtney, and his brother, Carl. "We needed to find a way to select the very best animals to maximize our space and resources with the greatest possible efficiency."
The Carlsons began genomic-testing every heifer calf in August 2012. They pull hair samples from the ear once a month, which usually amounts to 40 to 50 samples. All heifers are sampled by 30 days of age while they are still readily accessible in individual calf pens.
Chad Carlson says the goal of the program is to identify the lower end of the herd's genetics and either cull those heifers or use them as embryo transfer recipients. At the same time, they plan to merchandise elite animals from the mostly registered herd, or flush them and merchandise some of the offspring.
But, in this initial phase, Carlson says they are testing the waters a bit by retaining some heifers from across the genomic spectrum to evaluate and compare their performance. "We have been surprised by a few of the animals that came back with lower-than-expected genomic results," he shares. "Their test results don't match up with their parent averages. We plan to raise and freshen those heifers to find out which evaluation tool prevails – the pedigree or the genomic values."
Carlson says they are pleased that the genomic results from only a handful of heifers have come back as negative dollar values. "We view that as our reward for investing in top-end A.I. genetics for many years," he states. Carlson Dairy's 30,000-plus-pound rolling herd average regularly places them among the top herds in Minnesota, so even their lower-end cull heifers will likely make good-quality replacement heifers when sold.
The availability of genomics information fits the current dairy economic climate, says Carlson. "If feed prices were lower and/or full-grown heifers were worth more, we would look for ways to raise most or all of our heifers and sell them as springers," he notes. "But today it makes sense to sell excess heifers as soon as possible. It's a revenue source as well as a cost-containment measure."
In the short-term, Carlson says those factors will pay for the testing. Then, down the road, they believe the practice will add value and profit to the dairy via more robust genetics.
"It doesn't pay to do the testing if we don't do anything with the information," he says. "Then, it's just an expense. But, used proactively, I think genomics will become another niche tool that will help excellent herds to further advance their performance and enhance the value of every animal they keep."


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text: GW keeps rolling By Ryan Pritt October 12, 2012 Story Share About the last thing George Washington expected Riverside to do was open the game with a successful onside kick and then resort to a deliberate running game in an attempt to grind the clock.Once GW adjusted, about the last thing the Warriors could afford to do was turn the ball over when the handcuffs were finally taken off quarterback Trevor Rumberg.Unfortunately for Riverside (1-6), both came to fruition.GW (6-1), ranked No. 4 in Class AAA, picked off Rumberg three times in the first half, one that resulted in a 66-yard interception return by Jordan Clay, as the Patriots - behind Ryan Switzer and Dustin Crouser - rolled to a 55-16 win in Quincy on a cold Friday night.The initial shot in the arm Riverside got from the opening kick recovery quickly evaporated after a three-and-out and a Switzer 3-yard score on the ensuing GW drive. Clay's pick-six came next, and the Patriots were off to the races."We were able to make some things happen, get out front, and we were able to maintain that lead," GW coach Steve Edwards Jr. said. "We play the same kind of ball. If you turn the ball over, you don't give yourself a chance."We were fortunate enough to make big plays, we played pretty good in the secondary, which we should be able to, and we're going to have to especially in the next few weeks."Compounding the Warriors' problems, Switzer was also back to putting up his usual video-game-caliber numbers, using his shiftiness to provide alleys in which to showcase his blazing speed. The Kennedy Award winner rolled up 331 yards rushing on 21 carries, including two more touchdowns of 85 and 66 yards. He also returned a punt 61 yards for a score in the second half.Also credit his backfield companion, Crouser, for 78 yards on five carries, including touchdowns of 2 yards and 1 yard.Crouser, who will play for Division I Charlotte next year as a linebacker, also made 10 tackles, including two for loss."It was a great team win," Crouser said. "We struggled a little bit on special teams but our defensive team played well and our offense is phenomenal this year. It's ridiculous how good we're playing right now. "It's always great to get the ball a little bit. Blocking for this guy [gesturing to Switzer] is fun, but I like to get a couple touches every now and then."The duo spearheaded a GW ground attack that racked up 492 yards.Meanwhile, the defensive unit of which Crouser spoke so highly limited Riverside to 211 total yards and harassed Rumberg all night to the tune of just 3 of 16 passing for 59 yards. No small feat, considering Rumberg came into Friday with 1,208 passing yards, well on pace to break the single-season record at Riverside of 1,613 set by Josh Clark in 2004. "He is a really good quarterback," Edwards Jr. said of Rumberg. "I really like the kid, he's a great competitor and he plays a nice safety, too. He's a good football player and he does a lot of nice things. We knew that coming in and he's every bit of what we saw on film, but to our kids' credit, they really played tough pass defense."Meanwhile, Riverside coach Ralph Hensley had plenty of good things to say about Switzer and Co. as well."Four years ago, we kicked off to [Switzer] and he was a freshman and he took it to the house and I'm going, 'How can a guy be that good as a freshman?' " Hensley said. "He was that good then and I think he's a little faster now. He's a really good athlete."I just wish him luck in school and hope he takes care of himself."Switzer resumed place-kicking duties on Friday for the first time this year. Edwards said the change was done in an attempt to keep getting better. Brandon Halstead scored on a 3-yard run in the second quarter for Riverside, while Tyler Williams had a 15-yard touchdown run late in the fourth. William Jackson led the Warriors with 48 yards on 13 carries.Jacob Jackson had 55 yards rushing on three carries, including an 11-yard score on a reverse for GW, which won its fifth game in a row by an average winning margin of 39 points per game.Reach Ryan Pritt at 304-348-7948, firstname.lastname@example.com, or follow him at twitter.com/Rpritt. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 2 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 3 New leaders begin to emerge for Marshall football 4 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield 5 Huggins, WVU tap South Florida hoops talent St. Albans gets in win column Previous Story Grier's hot hand carries SC past Nitro Next Story


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Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been heckling point guard Baron Davis from his courtside seat during games, Yahoo! Sports reported.
Some of the verbal jabs Sterling has directed at Davis: "Why are you in the game?"; "Why did you take that shot?"; "You're out of shape!"
While Sterling, who is widely considered one of the least effective owners in sports, has been taunting other Clippers players since the middle of last season, Davis has received the worst of it, according to the website.
"There's nothing I can say," Davis said when asked of Sterling's behavior. "I have no comment on that. You just get to this point where it's a fight every day. It's a fight. You're fighting unnecessary battles. I'm fighting unnecessary battles."
Davis signed a five-year, $65 million contract with the Clippers in the summer of 2008, a deal Sterling believes Davis has not played up to. "Baron's his pet project," a team source said of Sterling. "He absolutely hates Baron. He wants to get his money back."
Davis is struggling through an injury-laden season. He's played in only 11 of the team's 25 games and has started in just four of them. He's averaging 7.4 points per game, the first time he hasn't been in double figures since his rookie season in 1999-2000.
Sterling had little to say when asked about heckling his own players. "When they make shots, it's great," Sterling said during halftime of the Clippers' loss to the Magic. "When they don't, we're all disappointed."
But his lack of to support for his players is frustrating to others within the organization. "The owner of the team has to be the main supporter of the team and the staff," a team source said. "And when the owner of the team isn't supporting the players, it doesn't give you confidence to play the way you want to. This guy is supposed to be on your side, not against you. You want someone who can support what you're doing and be on your side."


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HOUSTON - A police officer has been accused of assaulting his wife.
Ibrahim Sleiman, 29, a Surfside Beach police officer, has been charged with assault – strangulation of a family member, a third-degree felony.
Harris County Precinct 4 deputy constables said they were called out to a home in the 19000 block of English Pine Court shortly after 4 a.m. Friday.
A neighbor reported seeing a man "manhandling" a woman in the front yard, officials said.
Detectives said they determined that Sleiman was strangling his wife during an argument.
Investigators said Sleiman forced his wife out of their master bedroom and onto a couch outside the bedroom door. Deputy constables said Sleiman then put both of his hands on his wife neck and began to strangle her. Officials said the woman nearly passed out.
Investigators said Sleiman then pushed the woman down, pulled her hair and dragged her across the living room floor.
Sleiman was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail without bond.
Officials have not said what prompted the argument.
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In Defense of the .44 Special
There have been a few posts concerning the "why" of having a .44 Special revovler. There is that camp who say buy a .44 Magnum revovler, and shoot .44 Specials in it. There is another school of thought who say buy a .44 Special and load it to near Magnum velocities. A .44 Magnum revolver can be tamed down to Special performance, and a properly handloaded .44 Special can do anything a .44 Magnum can.
I own one of each, a .44 Magnum and a .44 Special, actually several of each. Here's my take on the subject.
The .44 Special revolver is a lighter revolver than a similar Magnum gun. The barrel of a Smith is thinner and tapered, and the cylinder is slightly shorter, so even built on the N-Frame, is a few ounces lighter. These few ounces change the gun's feel considerably. The single action revolvers are lighter framed in .44 Special than their Magnum counterparts.
Further, there is the camp of shooters who own older, classic .44 Special revolvers who just enjoy shooting these older guns. They, as I do, get pleasure in working up loads for these guns that are both accurate and a pleasure to shoot. Not every target I shoot is a silhouette or image of an intruder whose intent is to do me harm. I'm shooting for the sheer pleasure of shooting a classic, and shooting it accurately. On these days I'll unlimber my .44 Special.
As to making a .44 Special do Magnum service, I don't subscribe to that idea. I've spent some time afield with a Ruger Super Blackhawk, loaded for groundhog with a 180 gr. JHP at a sizzling 1700+ fps. And in dense woods with a 240 gr. cast SWC or JHP loaded to 1400 fprs. I've never felt comfortable with a .44 Special over 1200 fpr. with 240 gr. bullet. As the range hovers around 100 yards or so, the extra 200 fps is a little more comforting to me.
I carry a single action Ruger .44 Special with me everyday, and feel perfectly well armed with it. But going into the woods or fields, I'll choose my .44 Magnum. As to wasting money buying .44 Special brass, I don't consider money spent on recreational usage to be wasted.
These my thoughts.
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|December 7, 2012, 04:39 PM
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I feel likewise, I have a 696 and it is much lighter with it's 3" barrel and L frame versus an N frame. I have developed loads that are highly accurate but don't stress the gun. I carry mine while in the woods and don't feel the least under gunned. Long live Elmer....
|December 7, 2012, 05:24 PM
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I also agree, my 296 is a dandy to carry but would be a real handful with hotter loads. I have a 629MG and a 629PC Weighted barrel if I want to go hotter loads, no need to stress the gun. I have never felt under gunned with a 44 special. Any good thread needs pics.
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|December 7, 2012, 05:41 PM
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Great post Bob.
The 44 Special is a great round, I just have no use for it myself. My wheel guns are either 357 Magnum or 44 Magnum.
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|December 7, 2012, 06:45 PM
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There is just that thing about shooting a gun as easy to shoot as a 22, just as accurate and yet makes a big hole. I am a fan of 44 spcl.
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|December 7, 2012, 06:57 PM
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I understand your point...and I don't get too cranked up over having to have a special purpose for every gun I own either...I have a lot of them, because I just like to shoot them.
But to me the .44 spl ...just doesn't have the "character" of the .44 mag....so I'd rather shoot a .44 mag load in a .44 mag gun - than shoot .44 spl loads in a .44 mag gun ...or have a .44 spl gun.../ somehow its just more fun...no real logical reason other than that.
I feel the same way about the .38 spl and the .357 mag.../ I have some old
revolvers chambered in .38 spl - but I rarely shoot them anymore / and I rarely shoot .38spl loads in my .357 mag revolvers either ...
I like the extra weight, the feel of the .44 mag and the .357 mag revolvers - over their .44spl or .38spl cousins...
|December 7, 2012, 07:31 PM
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My first .44 was a used Taurus 431 (or was it 441? it was blued, 3", 5 shot). Got it for about $250, it worked great, actually somewhat carry-able, lots more fun to shoot than a K-frame with "real" Mag loads, and Blazer JHPs were $12.96/box of 50. Yes, this was a while ago.
The more time I spent on the S&W forum, the more I wanted a 696. Eventually got a used no-dash, and paid top dollar for it (at the time, I think that was ~$600). It about my third or fourth revolver (been a while) and was a beautiful piece of work. Putting the two side by side, it was easy to see why the S&W cost +2x what the Taurus did. At 25", that 696 once put five rounds, double-action, into a clover-leaf. The gun did it all...I just held onto it. I still have the target. I know that many can do that with their eyes closed, and some can do that at 25 yards...but at that stage of my shooting, that was a crowning achievement. I am not sure that I have ever matched that feat shooting a revolver double-action.
I carried the 696 from time to time, but I always felt like I was using the Mona Lisa to patch a hole in the roof.
Sometime thereafter, I found a used 396 (the Scandium version of the 696). it was substantially lighter and easier carrying, and the prior owner had used some sort of solvent to (unintentionally) remove a large-thumb-print-sized part of the silver coating. Looked like Hell, again I got it at a reasonable price, sent it in to S&W requesting a quote for a re-finish. When I had not received a phone update a week later, I called. It was already on its way back to me, no charge, complete re-finish, good as new. Wow.
Very, very impressed with S&W's Customer service, and it remains to this day the only occasion I have had to use it. Sure gave me yet another good reason to be an S&W fan...
While much easier to carry (weight-wise), the 396 was not nearly as pleasant to shoot as the 696. I never shot it all that well, and somewhere along the line I got my hands on a Kimber Ultra Carry II. that was smaller and lighter than the 696, and held three more rounds of an equivalent round (.45acp). Combined with rising ammo prices (I was not handloading back then) I made a decision, down-sized and standardized my pistols to 9mm and .45, my revolvers to .357 Mag.
The 396 went to a fellow board member, and he still has it, and actually posts pics of it now and then...whenever he does, I feel a twinge.
The 696 went to an S&W board member, and I miss it too.
The Taurus went to a good friend next state over, and he still has it. When I visit him, he lets me carry it, and we are both happy.
At a certain point, after I got into handloading, I discovered .45 LC. But that's another story for another day.
Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
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I do like .44Spec because it is all I'll ever need in a .44. I load mine with 240 SWCs to around 1000fps for general shooting. Yet I can get to 1200fps if 'ever' needed. The flattop .44Spec BH is a bit smaller Single Action than the large frame BH/SBH which makes for good pack'n revolver. Just right in fact... Guess that is why I own a few. If there is a need for the 'big' animal (T-Rex?), I can always move up to one of my .45 Colt BHs. And the .44Spec in the CA Bulldog makes for a good bore-bore CC for town.... No, I've settled on .44Spec and .45 Colt for my big bore shoot'n... Just fits me. Do I own .44Mag BHs? Yep... But they don't see much field/range time any more. Same with the peanut .357 SA revolvers. Guess it's a personal thing. .
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Some get it, I you do no explination is necessary, if you don't no explination is possible.
I have 4 44 specials and love every one of them. a Charter Arms Bulldog DAO that is a wonderful every day CCW, A 3" 696 that is just a ideal size do everything gun, one of the original batch of Lipsey Blackhawks with a 4 5/8" barrel which IMHO balances better than my Super Blackhawk and a Sheriff's Vaquero that turns this fat old guy into a little kid playing cowboy.
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|December 7, 2012, 11:06 PM
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Barring finding a choice Colt SAA or New Service or an S&W N frame I would buy a 44 Magnum and load Specials in it. I recall when Skeeter Skelton and George C. Nonte review the Charter Arms Bulldog for Shooting Times Skeeter said his pet load of a 240 SWC over 7.5 grains of Unique was a heavy kicker and not that pleasant to shoot.
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On the other hand, a .45-70 cracks my knuckles, slams into the web of my hand and is not pleasant to shoot.
Definitions of "pleasant to shoot" differ.
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|December 8, 2012, 06:34 PM
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I am the proud owner of a slightly used S&W Model 21 Classic in 44 Special and it's my new favorite. Did I really need this? No, but I'm glad I bought it-accurate, smooth double and single action trigger pull, and a real beautiful revolver to boot! Worth every penny.
The only down side is that the ammo is about twice the cost of 45 acp and I've never found empty 44 special brass laying around at the range.
|December 8, 2012, 07:42 PM
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The 44 special needs no defending it is a very viable round even today. In a city environment I will take a 44 special with 200gr gold dots over the 44 magnum any time.
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|December 9, 2012, 01:19 AM
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I absolutely love my S&W 24-3 in .44 Special.
I can't even begin to describe just how apathetic I am about the .44 Magnum.
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I sold my 29-2 with a 4" barrel, but I kept my 24-3.
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|December 9, 2012, 09:39 AM
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I love the specials. You dont need monster performance all the time. Fact is a 240gr .44 special hardcast in SWC moving at a leisurely 900-1000fps will do the job on most lower 48 threats. In the places i vacation that would be Black bears.
I find guns chambered for the specials to be more comfortable to carry and shoot.
|December 9, 2012, 11:15 AM
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I have sort of a love/hate relationship with the .44 Special in that I really want to like the cartridge, but I just haven't found a gun chambered for it that really fits my tastes well. My first venture into the world of .44 Special was a Taurus 445 snub. My thought was to use it as a compact pocket revolver (yes, I have fairly large pockets) and that the bullets were already "pre-expanded" so the short barrel wasn't much of a worry. While it seemed like a good idea at first, the rather small grips that came on the gun made it unpleasant to shoot with anything more than very mild handloads (I couldn't get through a 50-round box of Winchester 246gr LRN without a very nasty blister on the web of my hand). While I could have put more substantial grips on the gun, doing so would have defeated the entire purpose that the little revolver was supposed to serve. I eventually sold it and put the money towards a S&W M66-2 snub that I've been very happy with.
My second try at a .44 Special was a beautiful nickel S&W M21-4. This gun was going to be used as sort of a "light magnum" as it was big and strong enough to handle Kieth-level .44 Special loadings. While I liked it much better than the Taurus, it still didn't really fit into the niche I'd envisioned for it. While it certainly handled recoil better than the snubby had, its 37.5oz weight made recoil punishing with anything more than a Skelton-level loading. Also, while it was lighter than a comparable .44 Magnum revolver, its physical size made it no easier for me to carry (40+oz guns aren't an issue for me so long as the right belt and holster are used). While I tried very, very hard to like the gun, I eventually sold it and put the money towards my 4" 629.
Even after these two disappointments, I still like the idea of the .44 Special. Something along the lines of a medium-frame, all-steel, DA revolver with a 2 1/2-3" barrel and a useable sized set of grips to be used as a compact belt gun with regular factory ammo (much like how I use the afforementioned S&W M66) seems attractive to me. The S&W 696 would seem to fit this niche perfectly, but they're no longer in production and the idea just isn't interesting enough for me to pay the scalper's prices that used 696's seem to command these days. A Rossi 720 might be interesting if I found one for the right price, but I've only seen one in person once and the price was too high to interest me (I won't buy a "second tier" revolver like a Taurus, Rossi, or Charter Arms sight unseen due to the reports of hit-or-miss QC). The new Ruger Blackhawk .44 Special certainly looks like a nice gun, but I'm really not that interested in single-actions. Oh well, I guess I'll just keep an eye on the used revolver racks in case something catches my attention.
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|December 9, 2012, 11:22 AM
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I have never owned a 44 Special but would love to get a snub for easy carry. I reload the heck out of the 44mag and could easily do it for the 44 Special. I just dont see them that much at my local shop. 38 and 357mag snubs are everywhere.
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|December 9, 2012, 01:43 PM
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I like the .44 Special for rapid double action work. Its recoil seems right at the limit of controllability for quick repeated shots. Where as, if using a double-action .44 Magnum, recoil takes too long to recover from, for multiple fast shots. Again, hand loaders, bullet casters never have to consider the availability or cost of factory ammunion...we just keep shooting.
|December 9, 2012, 02:09 PM
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Character is the one word that I would use to describe the 44 special.
I have become a collector of 44 specials because I feel that that caliber has so much character. I own 2, 44 mags, but I also own multiple 24's, 21's, several Rugers, a Carter bulldog and a Taurus 445. I have one that was hand built from a 28.
I became a 44 special fan because the first guns that I collected were cap and ball revolvers, in??? Yes 44. And that's a type of gun that has character written all over it.
I also don't follow the herd in gun collecting, my varmint gun is a 6mm Remington and my favorite 5.56 is an HK SL8.
Me, I'll stick with a gun that's lacking character and continue to increase my collection of 44 specials at the expense of all others.
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|December 9, 2012, 03:24 PM
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My only .44 special is my new-production Charter Arms Bulldog Pug.
For carry, i have it loaded with 200-grain JHPs. Those things look simply cavernous.
The other day at the range, I tried a box of 240-grain lead "cowboy action" rounds. Wow, those were a ton of fun! I had small wood grips on the Bulldog, and the rounds weren't punishing at all.
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|December 9, 2012, 04:52 PM
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A clinger. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes improperly referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. Ok.... the .44Spec is growing on me ... but the .45 Colt is still king.
|December 9, 2012, 05:06 PM
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Great thread. I'll echo the ideas already presented - that they're both (special and mag) good, have both, but the magnum doesn't get as much field use as in the past. My .44s are all single actions and the .44 Specials (Colt, USFA, Cimarron/Uberti and a duo of Rugers) are just-right sized, delivering just-right punch--without being obnoxious about it--for most of what I need. When I go camping or tromping where particularly large/dangerous critters are likely--which isn't that often--the .44 Mag goes with me. Even then, it's mostly an excuse to continue to "justify" the gun and give it some fresh air! But seriously, both are good, it's just the .44 Special is "better" for 95% duty - for me.
In the midframe SA platforms which commonly chamber the .45 and .44 Special, I like that the .44 is very similar in ballistics to the .45 ACP for close-in SD, but that the .44 can be loaded up for significantly better longer distance/hunting duty. I also like the .44 Sp over the .45 Colt in these "common" platforms for the .44 having an extra margin for "loading up" (more beef between the chambers). And since happen to have the .44 Mag (that'll also chamber the Special) it makes more sense for me than the large frame .45 Colt, which would otherwise be a good platform with hot loads for that hunting/dangerous critter use. Otherwise, I have no doubt the large frame .45 Colts would be an equally versatile platform as the Mag for that heavier duty.
Finally, I have always thought that the .44 Special is what the Colt SAA "was meant for" - had they known it at the time...ie, had cartridge been available in its current smokeless configuration in 1873. By the early 1900s when the .44 Sp came to be, the .45 had such a foothold what with its 30+ year head start and its long Army contract history (and .44-40's 30 year history for that matter with its dual pistol/rifle chambering)...that the "little" .44 never had much of a chance to make its mark. Even so, IMO, a better mating of cartridge and gun doesn't exist than the .44 Sp and the midframe single actions.
|December 9, 2012, 08:31 PM
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My problem with the 44 Special is, as far as N-frame S&Ws go the same guns can be had in 45 ACP. Ballistics are about the same for my hand loads and carry ammo. 200g-240g bullets @ 900fps-825fps for the 44 Special and 200g-230g bullets @ 900fps-830fps for the 45 ACP. Because of the larger bore and chambers guns of the same barrel length and design will weigh slightly less in 45 than in 44 and there is always the real advantage of full moon clips making reloads for the 45 ACP much faster and easier than with speed loaders in the 44 Special.
The L-frame versions in 44 Special chambering may be the real advantage for the old revolver cartridge. Having a gun that compact and easy to carry while still chambered for a cartridge starting with "4" is worth a lot. I'm not sure a 5 shot L-frame is possible in 45 but if it were I would do a lot to obtain one. (smile)
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|December 9, 2012, 08:40 PM
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Well said Bob. I have a few 240, 1200fps loads that I used to break in my Ruger Bisley; however, the standard load will be 8.0gr of Unique under 240 Hard Cast. After carrying the Bisley in my El Paso Crossdraw, it's hard to lug that SBH!
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