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Release Date: 2013 | Tracklist
Album Rating: 4.5Also posted at http://www.muzikdizcovery.com/ Album's streaming at various locations, depending on where you are in the world. I've still got a wee bit of writer's block, so any thoughts regarding the review will be much appreciated. Also, before anyone claims this is premature or that I've rushed it out, I've had the record for more than a fortnight, and I've listened to little else in that time.
Album Rating: 4.0very good review of a very good album by a very good band. Brennisteinn and Stormur are my early favorites from this
Album Rating: 4.5Thanks man. I was worried this would fall short of my expectations after seeing some of the songs played live (the best performance I've ever witnessed by a country mile), but if anything it's exceeded them.
Album Rating: 4.0they are coming to my country this year and i can't get there fucksjdksfjk. this is a big step up from Valtari
i havent heard this yet but everyone i know says its magical great review
Album Rating: 4.5I'm considering seeing them again in November, in a completely different type of venue. I wouldn't usually be bothered but they were so good it's difficult to resist. I agree this is an improvement, but I liked Valtari a lot too. I get the impression it's going to be the overlooked gem in their discography.
Album Rating: 4.0for me the Sigur ranking is Agaetis 4.5 Takk 4.5 Kveikur 4.5 ( ) 4.5 med sud 4.0 Valtari 3.5 Von 2.5
this review is SO good ali, and i don't say that too often. kudos i'll be checking this out soon
Album Rating: 4.5Excellent review Ali. I can't wait to hear this.
Album Rating: 4.0Me neither...
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffHoly shit
Album Rating: 3.0this is one hell of a review sigur ros generally bores me but i might check this out anyways
Great review man. This is more accessible and interesting than Valtari. It's also the only Sigur Ros album I got into as a whole so far. (Like toxin said, they are usually boring for me)
Album Rating: 4.0sweet I love Valtari though
Album Rating: 4.5Thanks a lot guys. I wasn't too sure about the review, so I'm glad it's going down well.
sigur ros generally bores me
Album Rating: 4.0I felt the very same with the opener, Ali. And I was very glad and satisfied. Excellent review.
Album Rating: 4.0generally find this band boring What I heard off this didn't change much about that
Album Rating: 4.5This record is like the antithesis of Valtari. Valtari was fucking fantastic for what it was(great to chill to), but the immediacy and catchy vibes on Kveikur makes it a hell of a lot easier to listen to whenever.
Album Rating: 3.0
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A B.C. distillery owner spent nearly $600,000 on ethanol, one of the ingredients he uses to make hand sanitizer, which he distributed free of charge during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But the ethanol is sitting untouched in storage.
Gord Johns, the MP for the Courtenay-Alberni riding on Vancouver Island, blames the federal government for flooding the market with sanitizer purchased from other countries, which has driven down the price.
RELATED: Vancouver Island distilleries help combat COVID-19 with hand sanitizer
He said Dave Brimacombe, owner of Courtenay's Wayward Distillery, had donated about $75,000 worth of sanitizer, then started selling it at cost to cover expenses. As sales increased, he did not qualify for the federal wage subsidy or the rent program because it is revenue measured.
"His profit dropped massively, but his revenue went up, so therefore he's getting no government support," Johns said. "This guy is getting kicked while he's down."
Johns spoke about Brimacombe's plight during Question Period in the House of Commons. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said she would be pleased to be in touch with Brimacombe to learn more about his situation. She also said government has a range of programs to support businesses, such as wage subsidy and rent support.
Brimacombe said he can either stop selling sanitizer to collect the wage subsidy, or keep selling at a loss.
"I'm sitting on sanitizer which I manufactured and paid for months ago," he said. "I'm selling inventory at a loss so that I can have cash flow required to survive. Every gallon I send out the door is a loss to the company.
"As far as we know, we were the first on this side of the country to be donating hand sanitizer," he added.
"The prime minister said, 'We need hand sanitizer.' One of the first we donated to was the Victoria Police Department. We saw the need, and we pivoted hard. We were putting out 15 to 20,000 litres a week. I did five years worth of production in a month."
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Southern Maryland Dutch Country
Last spring, American Experience premiered a documentary about the Amish church in America whose members are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt modern technology. I finally got around to watching it. (Thank goodness for the online video archive.) Immediately I was reminded of a family vacation to the Pennsylvania Dutch country when I was 10 years old. My parents wanted my sisters and me "to experience a simpler way of life" by observing the Amish. It was a good experience and we had an fun trip... until we had to head home earlier than planned because we were running out of money. (It turns out the simpler way of life was a good bit more expensive than my parents thought.) Besides the personal nostalgia, the film also inspired me to do a little digging into our local Amish history.
Today over 200 Amish families live and work in St. Mary's and Charles counties in Maryland, less than 40 miles from downtown Washington. The settlement, which is centered around the town of Charlotte Hall, dates to 1939 when seven Amish families migrated to the area from Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. As Rev. John F. Stoltzfus explained at the time, the move was largely economically motivated:
We are too full, too crowded for the land in Lancaster County. We can no longer afford to give farms to our children and build new homes and barns for them. Four of my children have no homes yet and I can't help them here [in Pennsylvania] but down there [in Maryland] I can… We want to see what can be done with that cheap land.[1]
Wait! Cheap land in the D.C. area? That certainly seems like a foreign concept now. But not so much in 1939. As many historians have pointed out, the region was a far different place back then. The St. Mary's/Charles County area, which could be considered an outer suburb of D.C. now, was much more remote in the 1930s. The city's reach did not extend nearly so far as it does today, and the Patuxent River Naval Air Station had yet to be built. (Construction for the base wouldn't start until 1942.)
But economics were not the only reason that Stoltzfus and his Amish brethren were looking to leave Pennsylvania. Many feared an increase in government meddling in their lives, specifically around the issue of compulsory education for children.
Amish tradition dictates that children attend school only until age 14, at which point they go to work on farms or in a craft. However, by the 1920s and 1930s, this ran counter to the laws of the land in Pennsylvania (and many other states for that matter). As the population increased, many jurisdictions overhauled their school systems, replacing one-room community school houses with consolidated school districts, and raising the required attendance age to 15 or 16. Many Amish parents refused to send their children to the larger, more distant non-Amish schools despite pressure from local and state officials to do so. Some were prosecuted and even jailed for their opposition.[2]
Southern Maryland proved to be a much friendlier than the Pennsylvania Dutch Country with respect to the schooling issue. While the legal age for required school attendance was 16 in Maryland, it was never stringently enforced and the Amish effectively took over the local elementary school, Charlotte Hall Elementary. In 1967, 80 of the school's 83 students were Amish.[3] Even as school attendance laws tightened by the 1960s, the Amish were exempted through special legislation[4] – a policy that became national law with the Supreme Court's 1972 decision in Wisconsin vs. Yoder, which declared that requiring Amish children to attend school beyond 8th grade violated their right to religious freedom.
Over the years, the St. Mary's Amish community grew steadily. Most families operated farms and the community quickly gained a reputation for superior planting. As one 1941 account remarked, the Amish "bought deserted, bleak and weed-grown land and transformed some 2500 acres into productive farmland."[5] A 1955 Washington Post feature story went so far as to credit Amish "Green Thumbs" with rejuvenating the Southern Maryland soil that had been exploited by years of "reckless tobacco farming."[6]
While the Amish have a very closed society in terms of personal relationships, they have a lot of business interactions with those outside the community. In addition to farming, many are craftsmen, making furniture and building homes for non-Amish clients on handshake agreements (no written contracts), and the annual Amish quilt auction in Mechanicsville attracts visitors from all over the region each November.[7]
According to Dr. Julia King, professor of Anthropology at Saint Mary's College of Maryland, this economy contributes significantly to Southern Maryland's culture:
People here are delighted by the Amish. They are part of Southern Maryland's identity and help make this place different from the Eastern Shore or Northern Virginia. You come here and you see buggies, go to a quilt auction and pickup food at an Amish farmer's market. These are experiences that make a place special, and the Amish are a big part of that.[8]
Despite their successes, the community has been squeezed by the outside world in recent decades. As the Washington metropolitan area has grown and property values have risen, some Amish families have been forced to look elsewhere for affordable lands they can subdivide and pass on to their children, much like their forefathers in Pennsylvania a generation ago.[9] So, the long-term future of the Southern Maryland settlement – and the ability of the Amish to fend off the encroaching forces of modernity – is a little unclear. But, it's safe to say that their presence adds to the cultural breadth of our region.
- ^ "Amish Quit Bird-in-Hand, Pa., for One in Maryland Bush," Washington Post, 27 Nov. 1939: 3.
- ^ "Promised Land," Washington Post, 1 Dec. 1939: 18.
- ^ "Amish Fighting Elimination of Their School," Washington Post, 26 Jan. 1967: D24.
- ^ Eugene L. Meyer, "Amish Try to Keep Faith With Themselves and Land," WashingtonPost, 11 Apr. 1985: MD1.
- ^ "More Amish to Swell Colony in St. Mary's," Washington Post, 8 Sep. 1941: 24.
- ^ Dieter Cunz, "The Plain People Have Green Thumbs," Washington Post, 1 Dec. 1946: B1.
- ^ Julia King, Personal Interview, 10 Feb 2012.
- ^ Julia King, Personal Interview, 10 Feb 2012.
- ^ Brian Mooar, "The Simple Life Gets Tougher: Amish in St. Mary's Losing Ground to Growth, Development," Washington Post, 23 Jun. 1994: MD24.


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GUF is proud to present a remarkable addition to your home, the 415-BLACK-L from the exquisite 415 collection. Crafted with precision and designed to perfection, this furniture piece combines elegance and functionality seamlessly. Available in Black captivating colors, it effortlessly complements various interior styles and adds a touch of sophistication to any room. This product is thoughtfully constructed using high-quality material, ensuring a reliable and comfortable seating experience. The weight of the piece making it easy to move and reposition as desired. This furniture piece is perfectly sized to fit harmoniously in any room.
Model No. | 415 |
Color | Black |
Color Code | A90 |
Upholstery | Genuine Italian Leather |
Reclines | No |
Frame Construction | Wood And Plywood |
Seat Construction | Foam |
Fixed Seat | Yes |
Foam Depth | Seat 3.8 And 2.8 / Armrest & Footrest 2.3 |
Back Construction | Webbing with fiber |
Sewing Type | Matching Stitch |
Width (inches) | 73 |
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Gross Weight (Lbs.) | 82 |
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Carton Width | 76 |
Carton Depth | 43 |
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Density | 2.97 |
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With a reputation for innovation and durability, Global United Furniture products offer exceptional functionality and aesthetic appeal. One of the standout features of its offerings is its attention to detail when it comes to additional features. Understanding the evolving needs of its customers, the brand has integrated practical elements to enhance the usability and convenience of its furniture. One such feature that sets Global United Furniture apart is the inclusion of cup holders in select pieces. These thoughtfully designed elements provide a convenient place to keep beverages within easy reach, whether enjoying a movie night on the sofa or hosting a gathering with friends.
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The design philosophy of Global United Furniture revolves around the perfect fusion of aesthetics and functionality. Each piece of furniture is meticulously crafted with utmost precision, paying attention to every detail. The designers draw inspiration from various cultural influences, blending them seamlessly to create unique and timeless designs. Another hallmark of Global United Furniture is its commitment to sustainability. The company strives to minimize its environmental impact by using eco-friendly materials and employing sustainable manufacturing practices. It prioritizes the use of ethically sourced wood, recycled materials, and non-toxic finishes, ensuring that the furniture is not only visually appealing but also environmentally responsible.


text: Among a laundry list of other expenses, a bride-to-be also needs to budget for a knockout hairstyle — one that won't overpower a veil, yet can stand on its own once that puppy comes off and you're cutting up a rug like a dancing fool. But, between the cost of the trial run and the real deal, your 'do can cost a lot of dough. So, to help you save some hard-earned coin, wedding hair expert Stevie Smith of Smith & Davis salon showed us three easy DIY styles that only look like you spent a lot of money and time.


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River Safaris & Gulf Charters was incorporated in 1982 but was in operation for about 4 years prior to that date. The river tour business was, in the beginning, simply set up to take people out to a restaurant called the Crow's Nest, located on an island at the mouth of the Homosassa River on the Gulf of Mexico. Even though the the restaurant has been closed for many years the river tour business has thrived on the Homosassa River. River Safaris went on to develop historically narrated tours, manatee swim and viewing trips, airboat rides and we have performed many marriages on our tour boats. We have also accompanied many families and friends to spread ashes and commemorate the lives of those who have passed. River Safaris and Gulf Charters, Inc. is located at 10823 W. Yulee Drive in Old Homosassa Florida on a waterway that leads to the main Homosassa River passing Monkey Island. The location is tropical with plenty of room for parking. The rental boats, pontoon boats and airboats are on site as well as the Pepper Creek Pottery, and River Safaris Gift Shop. Sal, Mo, and Nella, our american alligators also have a special home here. We let them stay in a chain link fenced pen where they are safe. The alligators were about 3 feet long when they first arrived from a farm to live with us. You'll see that they have grown a bit in the past 6 years. The alligator exhibit is free of charge. Please contact us about planning your next adventure on the Homosassa River in Old Homosassa Florida! |
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Congratulations to the Wilsons on their new baby girl, Brianna. Congratulations to the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Mike Glover.
This page will keep you up to date on what's going on at our church. Here are examples of the type of information we'll include.
Church News
We may discuss the most recent renovations and additions to the church. Another area of interest may include changes in staff members, so everyone knows who does what at the church.
This section could highlight significant events occurring at the church. An example of this is our recent yard sale, which was a huge success. With the help of over 100 members, the yard sale brought in nearly $6,000. Thank you to everyone who contributed items to sell or their time to make this popular event fun for all.


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There are some roads the show has chosen not to go down — by making a big point of the fact that J.J. is NOT in special ed, oh no no no, and having the principal and staff be hyper-cooperative rather than actively obstructionist. This means I will not get my dream of watching Mama Bear Maya take apart an IEP team (she could still be an advocate for a friend at an IEP meeting, right? right?) or fight an administration that doesn't want any part of inclusion or her kid at all. That might not be so funny, I get it. I've been there, and it's not funny at all. But I bet there are parents who were wishing they could jot down some script-written zingers for future use.
Fortunately, there are plenty of high-pressure special-needs-related situations still available for Maya to be righteously indignant at, and I look forward to watching her scorch some earth dealing with the following:
- An insurance company denying a claim.
- A doctor's office keeping her and J.J. waiting for a couple of hours.
- A doctor acting like a know-it-all.
- Extended family members who snipe and second-guess.
- Gatekeepers who stand between her and equipment J.J. needs.
- Speech therapists who have opinions about J.J.'s communication options.
- A random visit from Child Protective Services.
- Employers who refuse to give J.J. a summer job.
- Online commenters.
- Crushing doubt and guilt that maybe every decision she's ever made for her son has been wrong, driving her to hide in her room weeping while her family tiptoes lightly around.


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Pre-teen members of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica J.A.M.S. Branch will be recognized this Wednesday, March 7, for their leadership and service to the community with a national award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc.
The Torch Club Award will go to members of the branch's Torch Club, which is a program for youth ages 11 to 13 within Boys & Girls Clubs designed to build character and leadership skills.
The J.A.M.S. Clubhouse Torch Club was selected out of more than 1,600 Clubs globally to receive the award and is being recognized alongside four other clubs from around the world. To celebrate, the Club will host a special event to honor its members for their leadership and service to the community.
At the event, local Staples representatives will present a $5,000 check to the Torch Club in recognition for the positive impact they've made in the community through a variety of service projects, including:
– Conducting a service-learning project focusing on homeless children in their community called "Pencils and Soup So Kids Can Cope"
– Participating in Heal the Bay, a project to learn about taking care of the environment and how actions affect the world around us
– Hosting Club-wide debates, called Be Great Debate, to discuss local issues
– Producing a monthly Torch Club newsletter
Additionally, Staples Foundation is awarding an all-expenses-paid trip for two Club members and an advisor to participate in a BGCA youth leadership conference in Fort Worth, Texas, March 22-24.
During the conference, the Torch Club will also be recognized at an awards ceremony, and the youth will take part in a community service project and visit Six Flags to celebrate their hard work.


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Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher took a lot of grief for saying he doesn't care what the media or fans think about his team.
Fans could get on board with the anti-media rant, but his comments on Chicago's critical home crowd didn't go over well. Teammate Lance Briggs says Urlacher was just being honest.
"I understand where he's coming from," Briggs told Comcast SportsNet Chicago. "I've been here a long time, too, and I've (heard) a lot of boos. For a lot of the wrong reasons. Nobody, on any team I've seen, gets booed more at home than here in Chicago.
"That's also a point to the passion of the Chicago fans. Everyone is passionate, but everyone in Chicago doesn't know how to run a football team. Everyone doesn't know how to play professional football. It's our job to do that."
We don't know if the Bears' crowd boos more than any other. Crowds in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Dallas certainly let their teams know when the home team is struggling. Heck, we've seen New England Patriots fans boo a Tom Brady-led team in the playoffs.
Urlacher's frustration -- and the home-crowd boos -- speak to a larger frustration. The Bears are collapsing in the second half again. This successful era under Urlacher and Lovie Smith is nearing its end, but a title seems further away.
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Installing Chimney Flashing
Leak-proof your chimney using this traditional, time-tested flashing method.
A full day
This traditional, time-tested flashing method guarantees a leakproof fix. Follow this step-by-step process and you can fix the leak and save $100s.Tools Required
- Diamond blade (dry-cutting)
- Extension ladder
- Grinder
- roof brackets
- Roof harness
- straight cutting tin snips
Materials Required
- 26-gauge galvanized sheet steel (for prefabricated pieces)
- Drive-in expanding anchors
- Galvanized coil stock
- Galvanized front base flashing
- Galvanized step flashing
- Polyurethane caulk
- Self-adhering roofing membrane (ice and water barrier)
Chimney leaking? Look for flashing problems
Figure A: Chimney flashing details
Chimneys are notorious for leaking, and the culprit is almost always the sheet metal flashings. Just ask any roofer. But it doesn't take an expert to spot problems—simply look for water-stained ceilings or other telltale signs of leaking in the vicinity of your chimney. So what is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks?
You'll want to install new chimney flashing if it's missing, rusted through, falling out or completely covered with roofing tar (a typical short-term fix that's sure to be hiding bigger problems). It's also a good time to install new flashing when you put on new shingles because you'll want it to last as long as the new roofing (25 to 40 years).
In this article, we'll tell you how to order new flashing and install it on a brick chimney. Our roof has asphalt shingles, but the procedure is the same for wood shingles. Slate and tile roofs require special flashing techniques that are best left to the pros. Flashing a chimney is an advanced DIY project. For starters, you have to be comfortable working on a roof. Then you have to measure, cut and bend sheet metal to fit precisely around the chimney and layer all the parts so they shed water. Even so, if you're handy with tools and carefully follow our instructions and diagrams, you'll be able to flash your chimney in a day. And as far as chimney flashing repair cost goes, by doing it yourself, you'll save hundreds of dollars.
Project step-by-step (12)
Gather all materials first, then remove old flashing
Pry, chisel and scrape off old metal flashings and roofing cement.
Before you do anything, get your ladder, roof brackets and safety harness set up so you can work safely and efficiently on the roof. Then measure the chimney and order the saddle and flashing parts (see "How to Buy Chimney Flashing," below).
We ordered all our 26-gauge galvanized metal flashing bent to the correct angles and dimensions from a sheet metal shop specializing in roofing. The shop did a great job. I dropped off the dimensions and three days later the stuff was ready to pick up. Even with the custom-made saddle, the flashing was inexpensive. In addition to the flashing and shingles, buy a roll of self-adhering roofing membrane (also called ice-and-water barrier), two tubes of polyurethane caulk, and a package of 25 drive-in expanding anchors from a home center or roofing store.
Besides basic hand tools like a hammer, tape measure, 2-ft. level and square, you'll need a few special tools for working with sheet metal and cutting and drilling masonry. Buy a good pair of straight-cutting tin snips, a 3/16-in. masonry bit and a grinder (a great excuse to buy this useful tool) or a circular saw fitted with a drycut diamond blade for grooving the mortar (Photo 7).
Don't forget safety equipment. You'll need a sturdy extension ladder to get on the roof, and roof brackets and top-quality 2×10 planks to work safely once you get there. For maximum safety, especially if the roof is steep or high, buy a personal fall arrest system consisting of a safety harness, lanyard, rope-grab, rope and roof anchor.
How to Find Your Roof Slope
Find the slope of the roof. Label one edge of a 2-ft. square scrap of plywood or cardboard "roof" and lay the labeled edge against the roof. Draw a level line at least 12 in. long on the plywood and label the line "run."
Measure 12 in. along the "run" line and make a mark. Use a framing square to draw a square line from this mark down to the edge of the plywood labeled "roof." Label this line "rise." Measure the length of the line labeled "rise" to determine the slope, expressed as inches of rise for every 12 in. of run. In our case, the roof slope is 6 in. of rise for every 12 in. of run.
Cut base flashing, then attach the base flashing
Cut a piece of prebent base flashing to fit across the front of the chimney. Cut a 45-degree angle to bend around one side.
Install front base flashing
Snug this bent end against one side of the chimney front. Mark the edge of the chimney on the opposite end and snip and bend this end. Pound four evenly spaced 1-in. galvanized roofing nails through the front edge of the flashing to hold it in place.
Once you complete the tearout and clean up, shingle up to the bottom of the chimney (Photo 2) and seal around it with 12-in. wide strips of ice-and-water barrier. Lap the strips 4 in. up onto the bricks and overlap adjacent strips to shed water. Run a full 36-in.wide strip across the top of the chimney. Stick this piece to the roof boards and up 8 in. onto the back of the chimney. Later you'll seal the new metal saddle to this piece with additional strips of the membrane and then install roofing paper and shingles over the metal saddle.
Start the flashing job by installing the first piece of base flashing across the bottom of the chimney and over the top of the shingles (Photo 3).
Add step flashing and the chimney saddle: Install flashing around the corners
Snip and bend a piece of prebent 8-in. square step flashing to fit 1-1/2 in. around the front corner as shown. Apply a jelly bean–size dollop of caulk at the corner where the chimney meets the roof. Embed the corner step flashing in the caulk and nail it to the roof with two roofing nails.
Install flashing around the chimney
Nail the next shingle over the first step flashing. Then nail another step flashing over this shingle. Continue until you get to the top corner of the chimney. Cut and bend the last step flashing around the top.
Install the chimney saddle
Slide the prebent and soldered chimney saddle into place behind the chimney. Nail it to the roof along the top edge. Space 1-in. galvanized roofing nails about every 6 in. along the edges or closer if necessary to flatten the metal.
Seal the sides of the chimney with prebent pieces of step flashing under each course of shingles (Photos 4 and 5). Slightly flatten the step flashing before you nail it in to ensure a tighter, spring-tensioned fit against the chimney. Pay close attention to overlapping each piece of flashing onto the preceding one in such a way that water is diverted over the top of the shingles. This is the key to a successful flashing job.
Complete the base flashing by nailing the saddle to the roof and sealing it with additional strips of membrane (Photo 6). Shingle over the portion of the saddle that rests on the roof and cut the shingles neatly along the valley, leaving about 2 in. of metal exposed.
How to Buy Chimney Flashing
Making sharp, straight bends in sheet metal is tricky unless you have access to a tool called a sheet metal bending brake. Even then, you need experience to bend complicated shapes. That's why we're recommending that you order your chimney flashing from a sheet metal fabricating shop. Large roofing companies often have their own sheet metal shops and are the best place to buy the chimney saddle and flashing; they'll know exactly what you need. Otherwise, check the Yellow Pages under "Sheet Metal." We used 26-gauge galvanized sheet steel for our flashing and saddle, but prefinished steel or copper are other possibilities.
Most chimneys have a small rooflike structure behind them, called saddle (Photo 6), that diverts snow and water to both sides of the chimney. Whether your chimney has a wooden saddle covered with shingles, a sheet metal saddle or no saddle at all (like the chimney in this story), we recommend installing a new custom-made sheet metal saddle (Photo 6).
Custom-made saddles are soldered together at critical spots that are hard to seal on saddles that are built in place. Soldered sheet metal saddles less than 3 ft. wide are self-supporting and easier to install if you just tear out any existing metal or wood saddle. Most old saddles were built right over the top of the roof boards and need no patching. Otherwise, fill in the missing boards before installing the new saddle. Saddles wider than 3 ft. may need additional support. Ask your sheet metal fabricator for advice.
Bending and soldering a saddle is complicated, but sheet metal shops need only two pieces of information from you to bend up a saddle: the width of the chimney and the slope of the roof (see "How to Find Your Roof Slope,").
In addition to the saddle, you'll need the following sheet metal parts (see Figure A):
- Front base flashing. Order about 12 in. more than the width of the chimney. Some lumberyards stock a "dormer flashing" that will work in this location. You may have to adjust the angle by bending it to match your roof slope.
- Prebent step flashing, 8 x 8 in. Roofers call these "shingle tins". You'll need one for each shingle along the edge of the chimney plus a few extra. Most lumberyards stock these.
- Front cap flashing and side cap flashing. Some sheet metal shops stock a flashing for this purpose, but you'll probably have to have it made. Measure at the front of the chimney from the roof to the third mortar joint and add about an inch to determine the height you'll need. The shape is relatively simple, so you could buy flat sheet metal, called "coil stock," and bend these yourself.
- Back cap flashing. This flashing is identical to the front and side cap flashing.
Cover the base flashing with cap flashing: Saw grooves in the mortar
Saw 1-in. deep grooves in the mortar joints to accept the L-shaped cap flashing. See Figure A for help in locating the grooves. Use a dry-cut diamond blade mounted in a grinder or a circular saw. Wear goggles, hearing protection and a good two-strap dust mask.
Install the front cap flashing
Cut the front cap flashing 8 in. longer than the width of the chimney, then bend it around the front corners of the chimney.
Drive in the flange
Drive the flange on the cap flashing into the groove in the mortar joint. Use a block of wood to keep from denting the flashing.
Secure the flashing
Drill a 3/16-in. x 1-1/2 in.-deep hole through the metal and into the bricks on each corner of the chimney. Then press the expanding plastic anchors into the holes and pound in the protruding nail to expand the anchor and secure the flashing.
Continue to install cap flashing
Cut the side cap flashing to fit the angle of the roof so it overlaps each lower cap flashing at least 2 in. Pound the flashing into the grooves and fasten with the drive-in expanding anchors. Bend a piece of cap flashing to fit around the top corner of the chimney and add the cap flashing across the back of the chimney.
Seal the flashing with caulk
Now it's time for chimney flashing sealant. Seal the cap flashing by caulking along the mortar joint with polyurethane caulk.
The next step is to mark and cut the grooves in the chimney's mortar joints to accept the cap flashing. Start at the front of the chimney and mark the third mortar joint up from the roof. Extend this mark around both front corners about 6 in. Now mark the mortar joints on the sides of the chimney so the flashing steps up until you reach the back (Photo 11). Depending on the slope of the roof, each step will jump up one or two mortar joints and should lap over the previous piece of flashing at least 4 in. Mark straight across the back of the chimney to cover the saddle (Photo 12).
Cutting the groove in the mortar is easiest with a grinder and a diamond blade (Photo 7). A circular saw with an inexpensive abrasive masonry blade will also work. Wear goggles, a good dust mask and hearing protection. Cut close to the brick on the lower edge of the mortar joint. This way, the final caulk joint will be less visible. Cut the slots about 1 in. deep and 1/8 in. wide. Make them a few inches longer than you think is necessary, keeping in mind that each piece of cap flashing has to overlap the one below it by about 2 in.
The little backward bend on the short leg of the cap flashing acts as a barb to hold the flashing in until you're ready to caulk. If the flashing is still loose, wedge it tight with a small plastic shim (sold as toilet shims in hardware stores and home centers) or secure it with expanding anchors as shown in Photo 10. Once all the cap flashings are in place, complete the job by filling the groove with polyurethane caulk (Photo 12).
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The Salt Shakerz, based outta NYC, entered the tournament excited to see what Western post collegiate club ball was all about—-and even more anxious to hit the strip. The squad had their own "Hangover" moment before the trip began as one of the guys met 'Iron' Mike Tyson at JFK before getting on the plane, and then saw him on the flight to Vegas. The champ wished the squad good luck, which clearly came in handy. The Shakerz went 3-0 during pool play, earning the #1 seed for the playoffs. Once in the playoffs, the squad kept up the winning ways and finished 5-0 for the tournament, winning the Men's Open Division Championship after defeating a talented Xiphos squad 6-5 in the championship game! The Shakerz defeated Xiphos in a close game during the teams' first meeting on Friday night. Xiphos came back with a vengeance in the rematch, opening up the championship game with a 3-0 lead in the first 10 minutes. The Shakerz narrowed the gap to 3-2 with a couple quick scores right before half. From there, a fiercely competitive second half which included a number of standout plays by the Shakerz lead the team to victory. Some standouts were:
– Amazing saves from goalie Cory Vallaincourt (Stevens Tech)
– Stitch rippin' by Siena's Matt Zarins
– Plenty of dangle from Siena's Matt Donovan
– Faceoff dominance from Chris Eck (Boston Cannons)
Thanks to the "tasty" play of the aforementioned and an overall cohesive team effort, the Shakerz were able to secure the victory and take home the massive trophy. Shout out to the Vitality guys as most tournaments wouldn't spring for hardware, let alone this thing. It was Karate-trophy-sized, multi-tier and it was a ton of fun walking through the casino and then airport security afterwards with that thing.
The Shakerz MVP Award for LaxVegas went to one of the squad's new West Coast members, Jon Namer, who had the 2 biggest hits of the tournament. He delivered one, and took one! For his efforts, Jon earned a brand new, professionally strung, Brine Blueprint in florescent pink-the ultimate Shakerz wand. The kid has got some kinda heart…
Here's an individual game recap:
Round Robin
Game #1, Friday 6:30PM Shakerz defeat Xiphos (4-3)
Game #2, Saturday 12:45PM Shakerz defeat Cougs Lacrosse Club (8-5)
Game #3, Saturday 5:45PM Shakerz defeat Prestige Worldwide (14-5)
Game #4 11:30AM Shakerz defeat Cougs Lacrosse Club (8-5)
Game #5 Shakerz defeat Xiphos (6-5)
Overall the competition level at LaxVegas was legit and the facility was awesome. The Shakerz can confirm that the west coast is definitely doin its thing. Team BigFoot from Oregon in particular fielded a well-known squad including Kyle Harrison, Jimmy Borrell, and Anthony Kelly among other known players. The Xiphos squad also had a number of talented players on their roster including several USA West members.
Gear Update: Fashion first and flow is a must, Shakerz swag on your back is certainly a must!
The Shakerz paid homage to Jay-Z's mantra "all black everything" with the jersey color scheme and the club's own motto, "Lax Often…" written across the front. It ended up being a pretty slick look, though definitely toned down compared with the recent cotton candy and baby blue hotness on display at the Ocean City Classic and Laxtoberfest. Plenty of Shakerz swag abound, see photos below:
For additional information about the club and to learn about future events, please email [email protected] or you can find the Shakerz on Facebook; keyword search Salt Shakerz.
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Statement by Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards on the Senate Defeating H.R. 1
For Immediate Release: Jan. 30, 2014
Planned Parenthood applauds the Senate for defeating H.R. 1, a bill that would have had a devastating impact on women's health.
"A No vote on H.R. 1 represents a Yes vote for women's health, since H.R. 1 uses the misleading cover of deficit reduction to push an extreme ideological agenda designed to take health care away from women.
"However, the budget negotiations are not yet over and we expect conservative members to continue to push to include the amendment to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds in upcoming CRs.
"Among its many harmful provisions, H.R. 1 proposes to completely eliminate the national family planning program as well as prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for any purpose, including for preventive health care, lifesaving cancer screenings, breast exams, birth control, HIV testing and STD testing and treatment.
"The House effort to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood health centers is purely political, will do nothing to reduce the deficit or fix the economy, and will ultimately result in job loss.
"The national family planning program has provided lifesaving preventive and primary care for low-income women since President Nixon signed it into law in 1970. Health centers funded through the national family planning program, including Planned Parenthood, save women's lives by detecting breast and cervical cancer at early stages, by offering testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, screening for high blood pressure, and providing immunizations. These clinics also prevent nearly a million unintended pregnancies every year, thus reducing the need for abortion.
"Planned Parenthood's doctors and nurses provide preventive care to three million people a year. The effort to bar Planned Parenthood health centers from receiving any federal funds would shatter the country's public health safety net and jeopardize women's health. Without Planned Parenthood's 800-plus health centers, millions of women will have no place to go for basic, preventive health care.
"Finally, H.R. 1 also contains harmful polices on international women's health, including a reinstatement of the Bush-era global gag rule and a restriction on U.S. contributions to UNFPA, the United Nation Population Fund. These ideological attacks on women do not save taxpayers money, and will instead undermine the positive impact of U.S. programs overseas.
"Planned Parenthood applauds those senators who stood up for women's health and voted no on H.R. 1 and urges members to continue to reject extreme proposals that bar Planned Parenthood from receiving any federal funds, and have nothing to do with reducing the deficit or creating jobs."
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood Federation of America media office: 212-261-4433
March 09, 2011


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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE exists deep within the eye of the storm, wielding the thunderous power of the elements like metallic alchemists, touching a nerve with the disenfranchised, and crafting populist anthems that both challenge the status quo and rally those who society casts aside. Across multiple albums, videos, and worldwide tours, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE forged a musical foundation steeped in classic heavy metal, melodic death metal, and early punk/hardcore, and built a following across economic, political, religious, international and social divides.
No matter the climate, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE makes trend-resistant, timeless heavy music that has elevated them to the critical and community status of the greatest of American metal bands. The fiercely individual yet collaboratively resilient New Englanders have also commanded respect and appreciation from all corners. Having shared the stage with acts ranging from Rise Against to Slayer, the diversity and versatility of their touring reach is unparalleled. As headliners on celebrated tours like Ozzfest, Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, Rockstar Mayhem, and countless international festivals, their influence reigns on a worldwide scale.
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE anthems, singles, and live staples, like "Fixation on the Darkness," "My Last Serenade," "A Bid Farewell," "My Curse," "Always," and "In Due Time," have had staying power and appeal to all generations of metal fans worldwide.
The band's seventh studio album, INCARNATE, possesses a stack of new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE anthems certain to set the heavy music world ablaze once more. A defiant cry to let go of the past, to keep away from scars that resurface, "Cut Me Loose" will resonate with anyone who struggles with anxiety or depression. "Hate by Design" also challenges our habit of tearing down when we should be building up, while "It Falls On Me" was penned during singer Jesse Leach's solitary trips into the wilderness, where deep reflection and meditation resulted in the most intense of spiritual yearning. "The Great Deceit" is the heaviest song on the record, a scathing screed against the corruption that exists within government, organized religion, and other institutions. It's not so much choosing a side as calling "bullshit" across the board, enlivened by the spirit of The Clash and Bad Brains that's also a vital part of the Killswitch DNA.
"I find myself not in the light and not in the darkness, but dead in the middle, pleading to both sides, trying to find balance and peace," says the singer, with characteristic honesty and humility. "I haven't lost my faith, per se. But I'm not swallowing the contradictions or the dogma of everything we were all taught."
As cofounders of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, lead guitarist/backing vocalist Adam Dutkiewicz, rhythm guitarist Joel Stroetzel, bassist Mike D'Antonio, and Leach (who returned four years ago after a decade-long absence) together with longtime drummer Justin Foley employ unrelenting determination to continually release powerfully potent work. Ever the technician, Dutkiewicz's impressive skills as a producer (a discography that includes work with August Burns Red, Every Time I Die, and Parkway Drive) is part and parcel of the KILLSWITCH sound. Foley's power and dexterity has been evident since he first emerged in the band Blood Has Been Shed. In addition to his undeniable stage presence and rhythmic heft, D'Antonio works behind the scenes most of the band's cover artwork, merchandise, and web presence. Stroetzel is the most dyed-in-the-wool metalhead of the bunch.
Leach wears his heart on his sleeve like never before, coming out of the experience of making INCARNATE a brand new person. It's an album of reclamation and redefinition, from a band that still rules the scene.
Leach sounds more confident and inspired than ever on INCARNATE. But this was no easy feat to achieve. He came back into the band he cofounded after the writing process for Disarm the Descent was largely finished. The band was quickly on the road behind the well-received album. Following the long touring process, Leach was determined to put a definitive stamp on this new album.
"I really wanted to make sure that where I was at in my life was really represented properly on the record. I took a couple weeks to just soul search. I fell into a bit of a depression and because of that I came up with some pretty dark stuff," he confesses. "By the time the record was done, I realized I'd changed. I was a different person. That has never happened to me before with a record."
The closest he'd come to this type of transformative experience was with Times Of Grace, the project where he first reconnected with Dutkiewicz after years of estrangement. The record the pair made together under that moniker reignited their electric songwriting and their honest give-and-take in the studio.
"Jesse is a very passionate dude with a lot of things to say," notes his longtime friend and collaborator. "Vocal tracking is probably my favorite part of the recording process. We'd end up having deep conversations about life, politics, religion. The kind of conversations old friends might have over a cup of coffee."
Leach pins much of the creative confidence of INCARNATE on the band's defiance of compromise. "As a creative individual I refuse to phone in anything. I refuse to let stuff slide. I don't care about deadlines or the business side of things," he says. "If we don't deliver a record that's got our souls on it, then we're doing ourselves a total disservice. And we'd be doing our fans a disservice, too."
All of it has kept them enveloped in the most excitingly relevant pop culture touchstones of any given era since, ever since they formed back in 1999.
Alive or Just Breathing (2002) was certified silver in the United Kingdom as were The End of Heartache (2004) and As Daylight Dies (2006), both of which were certified gold in the United States for sales in excess of a half million copies. Each of the band's most recent albums, Killswitch Engage (2009) and Disarm the Descent (2013), debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 Albums chart.
INCARNATE arrives as one of Rolling Stone's Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2016. "Strength of Mind" premiered via postmodern content network and powerhouse brand Nerdist, even as the band graced the cover of Revolver in Star Wars regalia, just before The Force Awakens smashed box office records. This is nothing new for KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. They've always been present in the heart of the culture with invitations to contribute to HBO's Game of Thrones, WWE, God of War, Guitar Hero, Resident Evil, and even Freddy vs. Jason.
Two Grammy nominations, three Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards, and two Boston Music Awards are just a small part of the fruit of their labor. The real evidence of the band's impact lies in their fiercely devoted fans around the world.
The reckless abandon of creative passion, the search for higher truths and personal justice, and the authentic reality of the duality within all people – the light, the dark, the playful, the deadly – these are the components that comprise KILLSWITCH. They are the elements of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, INCARNATE.


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My matches and I have been exchanging a variety of family tree charts and websites while we look for matches. Here's what we've seen so far:
- My closest match, a predicted 3rd cousin with Mr. A Peppers, might match a Parish / Paris family in Edgefield County.
- A 4th cousin match with Mr. E Hill might match a Harris family in Edgefield County.
- A 4th cousin match with Ms. M Barton doesn't match any surname, but we both have a large number of ancestors from Edgefield County.
That's 3 out of 5 matches that might be traced back to Edgefield County, SC! Now, the way the matches are made is by comparing segments of DNA to see if individuals share identical segments on the same chromosome. With all of these Edgefield matches, I have to wonder if we're all related.
On the FTDNA website, I can compare up to three of my matches at a time. You can see three different colors on this chart and can see that each color has a long segment and a lot of little ones. The green segment is my 3rd cousin match and the blue and orange are my 4th cousin matches. You can see that in two places the green and orange match and in one place the blue and green match. But these are very small matches, so we don't all descend from the same recent ancestor. It might be that we share a very distant ancestor though...
Out of all the people in the world who might have taken this test it strikes me that so many of my matches look to have descended from the same location. I do have a lot of ancestors from the Edgefield County Area (which broke up into Greenwood, Saluda and McCormick Counties), but I have equally large amounts of ancestors from Emanuel County, GA, Elbert & Hart Counties, GA and Lexington County, SC. I guess it's just up to who takes the test... but it still strikes me as odd.


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Egypt: Clashes In Cairo's Tahrir Square
Supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi clashed Friday after separately demonstrating in Tahrir Square in central Cairo, amid standoff between the executive and the judiciary.
Demonstrators on both sides were throwing stones, leaving at least 12 wounded, according to the Ministry of Health, in the first violence of this magnitude since the election of Mr. Morsi in June.
At the call of the Muslim Brotherhoods, hundreds of people protested against the acquittal Wednesday of former regime figures accused of having sent thugs on camels to attack protesters in Tahrir Square during the uprising that led to the fall of Hosni Mubarak regime, in early 2011.
Another demonstration was called by secular activists demanding the formation of a new Constituent Committee.
The clashes began when Muslim Brotherhood supporters destroyed the podium of a group that chanted slogans against Morsi, according to an AFP journalist.
The violence took place in several places around the iconic Tahrir Square, the epicenter of the 2011 revolt.
"Down with the rule of the Supreme Leader," chanted anti-Morsi protesters, referring to the number 1 of the Brotherhoods, Mohammed Badie.
The Muslim Brotherhoods has denied on Twitter any involvement of their members in the clashes: "We are not involved in the clashes in Tahrir, and none of our members is in place," wrote the Brotherhoods.
Friday's violence is the most serious since the election of Mr. Morsi, between supporters and opponents of the president.
Meanwhile, Morsi vowed that former officials of the Mubarak era who were acquitted Wednesday will face retrial.
"We can not ignore those who committed crimes against the nation," he said at a mosque in Alexandria (north), according to the official MENA news agency. "They have to deal with justice and the judicial system," he added.


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United eye title as Everton brushed aside
Manchester United moved 12 points clear of city rivals Manchester City at the top of the Premier League following a 2-0 home win over Everton on Sunday, Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie with the goals.
With Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watching from the directors' box at Old Trafford ahead of his team's Champions League tie against Alex Ferguson's side at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, United took full advantage of second placed Manchester City's surprise defeat at Southampton on Saturday.
Giggs opened the scoring early on with his first league goal of the season, maintaining his astonishing record of having scored a league goal in each of his 23 seasons as a United player, a sequence which now covers every year in Premier League history.
Van Persie got the second just before the break and, with City stumbling of late, the destiny of the title is firmly in United's hands once again.
United should have taken the lead after 10 minutes and would have done so but for an uncharacteristic error by the prolific van Persie, who collected Wayne Rooney's through ball and rounded goalkeeper Tim Howard only to hit the outside of the post as he attempted to convert.
It was a rare slip by a forward just two goals shy of the 20-league goal barrier, but it did not take the Dutchman long to make amends as he set up Giggs for a 13th minute opening goal.
Antonio Valencia out-jumped Leighton Baines to head on a long ball from Jonny Evans which van Persie collected. His pass was perfect for Giggs, who had the time to steady himself before clinically placing the ball past Howard.
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In response, until Leon Osman's weak, off-balance shot dribbled into David de Gea's grasp after 24 minutes, Everton generated little to worry the home defence.
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De Gea was required to be far more alert just before the half hour, however, when he dived acrobatically to his left to keep out an Osman volley from the edge of the area which appeared destined for the corner of the United goal.
Buoyed by their best passage of the game, Everton also asked questions of the United defence when Rafael da Silva was forced into a goal-saving challenge on Victor Anichebe, who looked poised to covert a Kevin Mirallas cross and, again, when Osman flashed a hopeful volley wide after a poor punch from de Gea.
But, on the stroke of half-time, Everton's tactic of playing a high defensive line to try and catch van Persie offside failed as Rafael played through a perfectly-weighted pass and the Dutchman timed his run superbly.
With Phil Neville playing him onside, van Persie sped away from Heitinga and rounded Howard, this time succeeding where he had failed earlier and converting despite the defender's attempt to clear off the line.
The timing of that second goal proved significant and took away the momentum Everton had been building prior to half-time.
United easily negotiated the opening 20 minutes of the second half without allowing Everton any foothold in the game and should, in fact, have extended their lead after 66 minutes.
Van Persie's right-wing corner was flicked on at the near post by Giggs and, having seen his initial header blocked by Howard, Evans had two more unsuccessful attempts to force the ball over the line.
The league leaders maintained the pressure seconds later when Tom Cleverley met a half-cleared corner and saw his 20-yard volley tipped over the bar expertly by Howard and van Persie rolled a shot wide after being set up by Giggs.
Osman looked Everton's best hope of getting off the mark with some creative midfield play but it was a mistake by United substitute Chris Smalling that let in Nikica Jelavic for an 82nd minute shot which was well saved by de Gea.


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It was five years ago today that one of the most remarkable games in Astros history was played. Let's remember it.
Going into the final two games of the season, the Astros had lost two games to the Cubs - including the September 30 game when Brad Lidge came in to preserve a 3-2 lead, and allowed three straight hits, a fielder's choice, and a single to pinch-hitter Todd Walker, scoring Michael Barrett for the go-ahead run and the Cubs win. A Philly win at Washington cut the Astros' Wild Card lead to one game.
Again, Philly won on October 1 at Washington, but Roger Clemens threw 7IP, 6H/1ER, 5K:3BB, and Craig Biggio led off the game with a first-pitch homer off the Cubs' Jerome Williams, eventually winning the game 3-1. On the last day of the season, Philly again beat the piss out of Washington, and an Astros loss would send it to a tie for the Wild Card. Sending Roy Oswalt to the mound to face Greg Maddux, Oswalt wasn't perfect, but Maddux got roughed up for ten hits and six runs (four of them earned), and the Astros were playoff-bound for the second straight year.
The 82-80 Padres, meanwhile were bound for a First Round matchup with the 100-62 Cardinals (despite having the 7th-best record in the NL). The Astros would face the 90-72 Braves, setting up a rematch of the 2004 NLDS that saw the Astros win their first post-season series in franchise history.
Of course, the Astros won the 2005 NLDS, featuring the incredible 18-inning game which featured the series-clinching Greatest Chris Burke AB Of All Time (or the GCBABOAT, as it's known in my house) in Game 4. The Cardinals swept the Padres to set up the second 2004 rematch of the postseason.
Chris Carpenter beat Andy Pettitte in Game 1, while Roy outdueled Mark Mulder in Game 2, with Lidge getting the save. Clemens beat Matt Morris in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead, with Brandon Backe getting the ball in Game 4. Backe got the no-decision, but did enough in 5.2IP to earn the win (2H/1ER, 7K:3BB) as the Astros were one game away from their first trip to the World Series.
Game 5 saw a starting pitcher rematch, with Chris Carpenter getting the start for St. Louis and Andy Pettitte taking the mound for the Astros at Minute Maid Park in front of 43,470 fans, who were all about the Astros (as the Texans had been defeated the day before at home to Seattle, 42-10, to drop to 0-5).
Pettitte hit (insert some adjective for "gritty" here) David Eckstein on a 1-2 count to start the game, and walked Jim Edmonds on five pitches. With runners on 1st and 2nd, Pujols popped up to third on the first pitch, and Reggie Sanders flied out to left - also on the first pitch. Larry Walker grounded out in front of the plate, and Pettitte was out of the inning, having thrown just 13 pitches.
Craig Biggio took a 1-2 pitch back up the middle for a single in the bottom of the 1st, Chris Burke laid down a sac bunt to move Biggio to second, and Lance Berkman fouled off three straight pitches after working Carpenter to a 3-1 count before laying off the eighth pitch of the at-bat, and drawing the walk. With one out, Biggio on 2nd and Berkman on 1st, Morgan Ensberg and Mike Lamb didn't get the ball out of the infield, and the inning was over.
Pettitte took over for the top of the 2nd, allowing a double to Yadier Molina, but getting Hector Luna and Chris Carpenter to end the inning - with runners in scoring position for the second time in two innings.
Jason Lane led off the bottom of the 2nd with a single to left, and Brad Ausmus doubling through the hole to put Lane on 3rd base with nobody out. Adam Everett struck out swinging on three pitches. Pettitte put one on the ground, and Pujols threw home to get a breaking Jason Lane, Molina tagging him to preserve the scoreless-tie. Biggio, in his 2nd AB of the game, sent a liner to left field, scoring Brad Ausmus for the first lead of the game. Burke struck out swinging to end the inning, but the Astros were ahead.
With Eckstein leading off the top of the 3rd, he sent Pettitte's first-pitch to center field, dropping in front of Chris Burke. On the 1-1 pitch to Jim Edmonds, Eckstein stole second, and an Edmonds liner to right was hit too hard for Eckstein to score from 2nd. Pujols and Sanders both struck out swinging, but Pettitte then walked Larry Walker to load the bases. Mark Grudzielanek then sent a 1-1 pitch to right field, scoring both Eckstein and Edmonds and putting Walker on third base. Pettitte struck out Molina to end the inning, and while he struck out the side, the Cardinals had a 2-1 lead.
Carpenter and Pettitte both retired the side in order next time around, and Jason Lane was hit on a 1-2 pitch to lead off the 4th. Ausmus grounded out, and the Cardinals could only get Lane at second base. Adam Everett singled on an 0-2 pitch, putting Ausmus at second base with one out. A Pettitte sac bunt moved the runners up, and Biggio lined Carpenter's first pitch to left, ending the threat.
The Cardinals and Astros traded singles in the 5th, but nothing came of it, and the game headed to the 6th inning, with the Cardinals still leading 2-1. Grudzielanek singled to left, but was thrown out by Berkman (playing left) trying to stretch it into a double. Yadier Molina then singled to left, but Luna and Carpenter didn't do anything with their ABs - Pettitte needed three pitches to get those two outs.
Lane and Ausmus flied out to left and right, respectively, and Everett stood in, worked the count full, and grounded out to Carpenter on the 8th pitch of the game. After six innings, Pettitte had allowed 7H/2ER, 4K:2BB, HBP and thrown 102 pitches. Carpenter had allowed 6H/1ER, 6K:1BB, HBP, and had thrown 98 pitches.
In the top of the 7th, Eckstein again led off, and sent a groundball to Everett, who committed the error to allow Eckstein to reach. He was picked off two pitches later, to erase him on the basepaths. Edmonds resumed his AB, and reached first - this time thanks to Mike Lamb's catching error. With 110 pitches thrown, Pettitte's day was done, and Phil Garner called on Chad Qualls to relieve him. Qualls had thrown the previous day, ultimately getting the win in Brandon Backe's gem, needing nine pitches to get his three outs - two by groundball, and one flyout.
Qualls got Pujols and Sanders both to groundout to third base, and the inning was over. In the bottom of the 7th, with Qualls due to leadoff the inning, Garner send Orlando Palmeiro to pinch-hit, and he grounded out on an 0-1 pitch. Biggio hit a sharp grounder to third baseman Hector Luna, who nutted it, allowing Biggio to reach base for the third time of the game. Chris Burke singled through the right side, and Biggio took the extra base, setting up Lance Berkman with runners on 1st and 3rd, with one out. Berkman took Carpenter's first pitch deep, and the Astros regained the lead, 4-2. Morgan Ensberg singled to left to keep the inning going, but Mike Lamb flied out to center to end the inning.
A slew of defensive changes followed to start the 8th. Mike Gallo came in to pitch, Willy Taveras came in to play center, Burke moved from center to left, Berkman moved from left field to first base, Eric Bruntlett came in for Biggio, and Mike Lamb's day was over. Gallo ultimately just threw one pitch, getting a grounder right back at him off the bat of Larry Walker. Grudzielanek flied out to center and Molina grounded out to end the Cardinals' side of the 8th. Lane, Ausmus, and Everett went down in order (though getting Isringhausen to throw 21 pitches to do it), and the game headed to the 9th.
Brad Lidge entered the game. He had thrown 4IP in the NLCS entering Game 5, and had allowed 4H/1ER and a walk. This is after he had thrown 4IP in the NLDS against the Braves, allowing 2H/0ER, with 5K:4BB. And that's after Lidge had posted 42 saves in the regular season, with a 2.29 ERA/1.15 WHIP, walking 23 batters all season long. So he had thrown 78.2IP entering Game 5, and with 23 walks in the first 70.2IP, he had walked five batters in his last 8IP. Still, he was the Best Closer In The Game.
Albert Pujols said of Lidge: He's probably the best closer in the game besides Mariano right now. He has probably the best slider in the game. The Astros had lost one game all season with the lead to start the 9th inning.
Tony LaRussa: "I was thinking, If one guy gets on base, then Jim Edmonds, he's got legitimate game-tying power. And if we got a little something going, and you've got Albert and you've got Reggie, I think that's the strategy you want to have."
John Rodriguez was sent in to pinch-hit for Hector Luna. In two plate appearances against Lidge in 2005, he had an RBI sac fly and a strikeout. Rodriguez took a first-pitch ball, swung and missed at the next three pitches. One out.
John Mabry stepped in. He waved at the first pitch, took the second for a ball, waved at the third, fouled off the fourth, and struck out swinging on the 5th. Two outs. Lidge had thrown nine pitches, six of them swings and misses, one foul, and two balls.
Meanwhile, the Astros were starting to celebrate. Larry Walker: "We were looking over to their bench, and guys were high-fiving. A couple of guys were even dancing. But until that fat lady sings, you can't do that."
Jason Isringhausen: "Any time we go into the ninth with the bottom of the lineup coming up, all we're trying to do is get a hit, get a walk, get a couple of guys on -- because we know: We've got to get Albert up there."
David Eckstein hit for what seemed like the 12th time of the game. Eckstein: "The one thing I didn't want to do was get into any type of jumpiness. Any type of anything in my body besides just focus on the baseball. And it's pretty calming to step into at the plate in that situation. I have no idea, no reason why."
He took the first pitch for a ball, took a called first strike, and took a called second strike. The Astros were one strike away from going to the World Series. But he reached out and tagged the fourth pitch for a grounder to left.
On the first pitch to Edmonds, he took off for second, but Ausmus didn't make a throw. That first pitch, though, was a ball. Edmonds swung at the second pitch, and watched the next three go by for balls, and the Cardinals had runners on 1st and 2nd. Still two outs.
Phil Garner: "You have to let Edmonds hit the ball in the next count. You can't walk him and [Ausmus] knows that and that was a mistake."
In all of Pujols' MVP season in 2005, he had 36 starts in which he did not get a hit. At this point in the game, Pujols was 0x4 and had left five Cardinals on base. In only seven instances had Pujols gone 0x5 in a game.
Chris Carpenter: "I'm sitting there thinking that we've got the best closer in the game on the mound -- but we also have the best hitter in the game at the plate...It was an unbelievable feeling."
Pujols stood in for the first pitch, with Eckstein on 2nd and Edmonds on 1st. Pujols was taken off-balance by Lidge's first-pitch slider. Strike one. He hit .330/.430/.609 in 2005. But with an 0-1 count, he "only" hit .281/.281/.484. With runners on 1st and 2nd in 2005, he hit .380/.436/.640. But in the 9th inning, Pujols hit .184/.293/.367 in 58 PAs.
I was nervous. I was in my lucky spot - in the kitchen, but to where I could still see the television. Hands behind my head.
Lidge dug in for the second pitch. Pujols: "I was just thinking, 'Don't swing at the same slider that I swung at the first pitch.'"
You know what happened next, what happened 412 feet later. Brad Lidge's crouching. Andy Pettitte's "Oh. My. Gosh."
Larry Walker: "I've never heard 43,000 people shut up, just like that, in my life. One second, you could barely hear in here. And the next second, all that noise was gone. And the only noise you could hear was on our bench."
Ray King: "When that ball flew over our heads, I turned to Marty Mason, our bullpen coach, and said, 'That's why they pay that guy 100 million bucks.'"
Pujols: "I just couldn't believe that I did it."
Willy Taveras and Jose Vizcaino grounded out to first, and Chris Burke ended the game with a fly ball to right.
Garner: "It's terrible. You're as high as a kite one minute ... We were feeling pretty good, but you have to play every out. We failed to play every out tonight. We just didn't do it."
Lidge: "It stings. (But) we're going to win, and when that happens, it's not going to matter."