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With the new cellar tracker it took a bit longer to go through all the notes for my top ten and it might change via one wine as we have a horizontal 2002 Champagne Tasting coming up but here is my list:
1. 1996 Château Margaux - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux (10/6/2012)
A hammer lock for wine of the year! Amazing and the groups wine of the night! Blueberries, coffee, chocolate, leather and minerals. Complex and wonderful perfume to this wine. Decanted 3 plus hours and it never lost a step in the glass for over 2 more. Long finish and young wine. Wine of the Vintage? (99 pts.)
Not really much time needed to put this one at number one. This is the best wine I have tasted in my life and a wine to revisit again hopefully in the next decade. I wish I could afford to drink wines like this from even better vintages but I did not win the lottery last Wednesday.
2. 2004 Greenock Creek Shiraz Apricot Block - Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley (10/28/2012)
DAY 2 REVIEW: Mega complex nose of roasted meats, coffee beans, soy, charcoal and exotic spices. On the palate dense with the addition of raspberries. Fine sediment and long finish. An amazing transformation and a top Shiraz for 2012. 96 points plus (96 pts.)
This is why I love to experiment with day one, day 2, etc. Many wines are just not ready to drink but the transformation the next day or two will reveal so much more. Day one 92 and day two shows the best Shiraz from Australia I tasted in 2012.
3. 2004 Bodegas Muga Rioja Aro - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (4/22/2012)
A early top ten wine of the year. A powerhouse and tannic but showing a ton. Blackberries, bing cherries, leather, cigar, oak, vanilla and a hint of mint. Long finish, complex and age worthy. Drink now through 2030. 96-98. (96 pts.)
Of course this year's top ten is not factoring price and this $150 wine should become a masterpiece. From 2004 my favorite vintage from Spain this wine shows a ton and needed some serious decanting. Hold for a decade and enjoy!
4. 2005 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage (1/15/2012)
Close to the best wine I have ever had and over time it might get there. Intense nose with white pepper, blueberries, roses, raspberries, mild oak and minerals. Complex is an understatement and the palate and finish just change over and over. The finish on this wine is over a minute and a true wine to savor. A pure effort that will improve. This could get to 100 for me. 97-100. (97 pts.)
While young this is drinking unbelievable. Super complex effort and a wine everyone should drink that is just getting into this hobby to see what Northern Rhone Syrah is all about.
5. NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut - France, Champagne (11/28/2012)
Great stuff and as good as many vintage Champagnes. For $28 a super QPR. Minerals, sour apples, spice and pear. Crisp wine and refreshing. Complex, medium finish. (93 pts.)
By far the cheapest top ten of the year and this might outperform many vintage efforts for four times the price. I have tasted this wine 5 times this year and they all are in the range of 91-93. Well done Piper!
6. 2008 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Botanica - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (3/31/2012)
Light in color. Exotic nose of floral, dust, earth, cranberry and smoke. Complex wine with a medium plus finish. Improved with some time and this has a decade plus of enjoyment. (94 pts.)
A new find in 2012 and it won't be the last. Wonderful, balance Pinot Noir that for the money will beat just about all from Burgundy.
7. 2008 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Nahe (6/3/2012)
Super light in color, almost clear. Appricots, floral, peaches and super balanced. A touch of sweetness but this should really age into an amazing wine in a decade or enjoy right now! (94 pts.)
I love Riesling and this was the best German of the year. This should age a long time and can be enjoyed today.
8. 2009 Thibault Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru (4/6/2012)
Should improve with age and my wine of the night! Complex with earth, ripe fruit, coffee and spices. The perfect "funk" quality on the nose that makes you realize how good Burgundy can be. Long finish and tannic and should age nicely for 30 years. 94-96. (94 pts.)
Tasted at a Winestreets private dinner event this wine shows how good young Pinot can be but promises so much more with cellaring. Thanks Brad.
9. 2008 Kitchak Cellars Adagio - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (5/17/2012)
One of the best wines in Napa Valley for under $100. Intense nose of cherry, oak, vanilla, licorice, blueberries and tobacco. Firm tannins and super long finish. Concentrated wine and this will age a decade or more. Outstanding and a chance to improve in the bottle. (95 pts.)
An undiscovered Napa gem that the wine geeks have not discovered. Every vintage tasted so far as knocked my socks off.
10. 1996 Château Léoville Las Cases - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (5/5/2012)
My wine of the night and groups wine of the night. An amazing effort that is balanced, powerful, graceful, elegant, etc. One of the best wines from Bordeaux I have sampled to date. Intense nose of clay, chocolate, figs, stones and raspberries. Long finish and complex. Drink now- 2040. Wonderful effort!!! (97 pts.)
My number ten wine that should age for 30 years. Again if I could only afford to drink these Super Seconds more often.
Interesting list and a great read, wineglas.
You still have a month to go and pre-Holiday.
You just may find yourself editing your top 10 releasing this early
true on the editing
The Vilmart might sneak in after sampling in a few weeks.
2002 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Coeur de Cuvée
Nice list and good read.
How'd you put your list together? Did you figure in QPR, X Factor or whatever? Its your list and obviously you can do it however you like, just curious how a 97 point wine places so far below a 91-93 pointer.
I threw the price out the window this year. Some of the top ten are of course under $50 which is what I can afford but our club will all throw in a few hundred twice a year and drink wines we can't normally drink and I would never buy solo.
I like to try and mix it up with different regions also. Could not find a Barolo or Super
Tuscan this year.
2002 Ruinart Champagne just made the list.
•2002 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs - France, Champagne (12/16/2012)
2002 Champagne Tasting (Jan's House): Well hello! My Champagne of the night and the lowest priced one, double winner. Almond, citrus, berries, green apples and minerals. A bit tart in a good way on the palate and the longest finish of the night. Two plus minutes. Super complex and still young. This should evolve over 2 decades. Wonderful and just moved into my top ten of the year. (96 pts.)
I am going to have to do this from memory -it has been a great year of wine again, but I have not kept as many tasting notes.
1 '99 Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin clos st jacques
2 '70 Latour - had this twice this year, amazing wine
3 '89 Guiraud
4 '90 Latour
5 '90 Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis
6 '82 Leoville Poyferre
7 '83 Margaux - drank this with grossie in Beaune of all places!
8 '99 Chave Hermitage (red)
9 1863 Malmsey Madeira BBR bottling 1973
10 '97 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc
11. '67 Baummard Quarts des Chaumes - incredible
Oops, that was 11.
Have a great holiday season one and all
must not buy any more wine, must not buy any more wine... DOH!!!!
You're less than 60 hours away from a lineup that might produce another substitution into your list, wineglas!
1996 Chateau Margaux
2002 Shafer Hillside
1990 Chateau d'Yquem
1996 Taittinger Comtes
N/V Krug Grand Cuvee
1967 Bertani Amarone Classico
1987 Dunn Howell Mt Cabernet Sauvignon
1991 Beringer Private reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 Château Monbousquet St. Émilion
2001 Chateau Haut Brion
2004 Penfolds Grange
2009 Calera Mt. Harlan Chardonnay
2009 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
DESSERT WINE: 2005 Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes
"Believe me, you can count on Slippery Pete" - Kramer
Cool (short) list, I thought it was top 10...
I have a case of the 05 Rieussec to be delivered, looking forward to it! Rieussec is one wine I can almost always spot blind (sounds like a dare, no?)
Joyeux Noel
must not buy any more wine, must not buy any more wine... DOH!!!!
Might have one today that might make it and we will see on Wednesday. The company will surely be 100 points!
2012 has been a great wine year....
Here are my top 10 (sorry 16...):
1971 DRC Romane Conti - 98pts
1971 Jacques Prieur Chambertin - 99pts
1990 Momessin Clos de Tart - 98pts
2001 Yquem - 100pts
2004 Masseto - 99+pts
1991 Chapoutier La Mordoree - 100pts
1990 Jaboulet La Chapelle - 99pts
1989 Chave Hermitage - 99pts
1993 Compte Armand Clos de Eppeneaux - 98+pts
1995 DRC Montrachet - 97pts
1983 Chateau Palmer - 98pts
1989 Haut Brion - 100pts
1989 La mission Haut Brion - 99pts
1921 Yquem - 96pts
1900 Latour - 96pts
1899 Lafite -95pts
So many others....holy shit this has been a great year, feel so blessed
Two things I noticed while giving this some thought: First, I thought I drank more Burgundy this year than I actually have. I believe most of the good Burgundy came at the tail end of 2011. Second, I didn't drink a lot of great whites this year. I will try and remedy both these problems in 2013
2005 Peter Michael Cuvee Indigene Chardonnay
1993 Robert Arnoux Romanee St. Vivant
1997 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino
1954 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
1982 Randy Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
1982 Chateau La Tour Haut Brion
1982 Chateau Haut Brion
1982 Leoville Las Cases
1982 Penfold's Grange
2002 Clos du Tart
This can change over the next 6 days
There don't seem to be many tasting notes in here...
Alright....I'll get on it, hopefully tomorrow I'll have time to get the notes in on mine.
Dave Canada, you have an incredible list of wines. Very nice.
DC, 2012 was a great year for you. Congrats. I hope 2013 is equally as good. The KW group all did very well. Makes me wish I took the job back in '87.
Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.
KW would have been better for it Larry! You are always welcome here! Would love to have you back for a tasting. Let us know when you are available.
Glad to have been able to share 2 of your top wines with you in 2012. Hope to do the same in the New Year.
Here's a top 10. Many older wines, lot more Burgundy than before and starting to explore Piemonte...
1978 Château Léoville Las Cases Grand Cru Classé St-Julien
2004 Domaine Clusel Roch Côte-Rôtie Les Grandes Places
1996 Château Sociando-Mallet Haut-Médoc
2006 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco Delle Viole
1997 Ridge Vineyards Sonoma Station Zinfandel
2009 Maison Louis Jadot Beaune 1er cru Cuvée 150 ans
2009 Domaine Chanson Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode
2008 Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis
2007 René Rostaing Côte Rôtie
2004 G. Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Since I have no "epic" wines planned for consumption between now and years end, this is my list from memory:
1926 Leoville las Cases
1953 Pierre Ponnelle Chambertin
1955 Chateau Montrose
1955 Biondi Santi Riserva Brunello di Montalcino
1959 Chateau Calon Segur
1961 Charles Vienot Clos de Beze
1979 Martin Ray Napa Valley Lake Pinot Noir
1980 Col d'Orcia Riserva Brunello di Montalcino
1989 Vietti Villero Riserva Barolo
1990 Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque
2009 Ramonet Montrachet
Many others that were close but these stood out the most for me in 2012.
This has been an absolutely phenomenal year for wine drinking. Looking back at my tasting notes, I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to drink such wonderful wines, in the company of good friends. I was not able to stay true to the original terms of this thread, but tried to keep it close at 15 wines. I have also included an honorable mentions section, which I have limited to 10 for red, and 5 for white. As this is only my second year taking this hobby seriously, I am very excited (or horrified) to see what the future holds.
1899 Château Lafite Rothschild
1990 Mommessin Clos de Tart
1900 Château Latour Grand Vin
1989 Château Montrose
1989 Château Palmer
1993 Comte Armand Pommard 1er Cru Clos des Epeneaux
1991 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage
1989 Château Le Tertre Rôteboeuf
1995 M. Chapoutier Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée
2001 Château Pavie
2008 Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet
1921 Château d'Yquem
1996 Salon Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs
1998 Krug Champagne Brut
1997 Salon Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs
I'm feeling a bit lazy and given that fact that I had all of these wines as well and agree with Andrew's scores...i'm just going to defer to AML.....I like his list
I suck at lists like this as I can't remember what I have had over the last 2 months let alone a year! That said, the best wine to touch my lips this year was hands down the 1991 Guigal La Mouline. I don't know what perfect tastes like, but this has to be close.
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Sunday, September 22, 2002
Triumph of Human Spirit Highlight Books About Loss
With all the current news stories about kidnapped and abused children, it's quite a coincidence that a novel about a child serial killer has been topping bestseller lists for weeks. Even more surprising is that a novel whose narrator is a raped and murdered young girl, observing the world from heaven, can basically be quite light-hearted in nature.
All of the books I'm sharing today deal with loss and redemption, so you might want to keep a box of kleenex handy for the moments when the authors deal with weighty matters.
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Little, Brown, 2002).
Sebold recounted her brutal rape as a freshman at Syracuse University in her 1999 memoir, Lucky. Now 39-years-old and married to author Glen David Gould, who himself penned last year's bestselling Carter Beats the Devil, Sebold lives in Southern California and is 200 pages into writing another novel.
When 14-year-old Susie Salmon is caught in neighbor Mr. Harvey's lure in 1973, she is shocked to find herself dead, dismembered, and in a strange custom-made afterlife. Everything she wants comes true except to be alive again. Down on earth, her family and friends are stumbling through their grief, trying to comprehend how and why this could have happened.
Mr. Harvey, to her frustration, continues to live his squirrelly little life, keeping a low profile and fondly reflecting on all his grisly triumphs. Only her heartbroken father suspects that Harvey might be the killer, but his fumbling attempts to corner him are ineffective.
What is truly outrageous is that there are real people in this world who abuse and kill and get away with it. We are left with profound sadness but also respect for the resilience of the human spirit at the end of this masterful novel.
The Solace of Leaving Early by Haven Kimmel (Doubleday, 2002).
Haven Kimmel was born and grew up in Mooreland, Indiana. Like Sebold, she wrote a memoir, A Girl Named Zippy, before publishing her first novel.
When Langston Braverman literally walks out of the oral examination for her Ph.D. in English Literature from Indiana University-Bloomington, she retreats back home to her parents in Haddington, Indiana. Langston has become so steeped in the examined life that real life eludes her. In her small hometown she will come face to face with the reality and joy of being needed.
Haddington is populated with charming, sensitively-drawn characters like her homespun philosopher mother AnnaLee, her stoic working class father Walt, her stalwart dog Germane, and the local minister, Amos, who is just as tied up in philosophical knots as Langston.
Amos feels a sense of responsibility for two young orphans whose parents he was counseling before their violent deaths. Renaming themselves Immaculata and Epiphany and holding on to life with determination and grit, these young girls eventually bring out the best in both Amos and Haddington.
"Solace" is my favorite novel so far this year. It's nice to know that Indiana grows such authors.
Crow Lake by Mary Lawson (Dial Press, 2002).
This first novel was highly recommended to me by two friend librarians. The Canadian author sets her poignant story in the wild and harsh terrain of northern Ontario.
The Morrisons are so pleased when high school senior Luke is accepted into teacher's college, that they make a special trip to town to buy luggage. Their death in a car wreck leaves Luke, talented high school junior Matt, nine-year-old Kate, and baby Bo to fend for themselves. Their extended family tries to help, and there's a bit of money in the estate, but ultimately hard decisions must be made that will affect all their futures.
This is a touching novel about love, responsibility, and acceptance. It reminded me of the absolutely stunning memoir by David Eggers, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.
Pam Locker is a librarian with the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library. The opinions expressed in this column are personal and do not reflect policies or official recommendations of EVPL.

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I need some sage advice. My husband's family reunions (there are two) are fast approaching. I've always been very bored going to them, so I haven't actively attended in the past few years. This year I intend to do so and with the intent of gathering more material for my research and their ancestors' lives.
Have you successfully gathered research from the relatives at family reunions? If yes, how? If no, what didn't work? There are several living Smith brothers or sisters to assist, but in the Staub family the Staub uncles and aunts (their parents) are gone. Only the spouses are living.
How do I approach the family as a whole (they hold business meetings) to encourage their help with stories, data, and photos for my file? Remember, I am an in-law!
This is what I tentatively plan to do. Maybe I need my husband to do this for me Feel free to send me your thoughts.
- Tell the planning committee and/or the reunion attendees how my research project got started.
- Have examples of my current research, such as pedigree charts and other reports, to show them what we can do with this information.
- Tell them about this blog. This may be the most efficient method for them to share info with me and to send photos, as well as my email address.
- My plan to start Staub and Smith family web sites. The intent would be to allow sharing of stories, photos, and submit changes to the family tree. Could I do this with a blog, Face Book, or another social media outlet?
- That in the future I intend to hand over my database files to a younger historian to continue the legacy.
I also want to ensure that the newer generations begin to learn about their heritage.
I hope that the older generations begin to reminisce about the 'good old days'.
Other suggestions for sharing their heritage would be most welcome.
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Last July, the Iowa Department of Education required all districts in the state to fully implement the Iowa Core. Locally, Berg Elementary School second-grade teacher Amy Prime has expressed concerns with the Iowa Core in a series of editorials and explained her reasoning in a recent interview.
"I would say the problems aren't so much with the actual core itself, as with the implementation of the core," Prime said. "Which means how administrators are either being forced or choosing to implement them with teachers, which means they feel the pressure to make sure that the Iowa Core is being met."
"They are dictating to teachers exactly how they have to teach, when they have to teach, what they have to teach to make sure that every little bit of (Iowa Core) is being taught," she continued. "It stifles teachers' autonomy and creativity for sure."
Prime's latest editorial entitled "Common Core kills the dinosaurs — again" talked about how she had to eliminate a popular unit teaching her students about dinosaurs, due to it not totally aligning with the core. Prime's story went viral amongst education blogs and social media groups and was even republished on Dr. Diane Radvitch's, a known education advocate and author, personal website.
When asked if she could bring the dinosaur unit back into her classroom, while still meeting the core's standards, Prime seemed open to the idea but said there are limitations.
"All of the things that we taught in that (unit) would match up with the Iowa Core," she said. "The problem is, when districts chose to bring in program that is purchased and marketed as covering the Common Core, then they insist upon teachers following that without deviation and fidelity."
"So that there really is not time do something as in-depth and as enriching as that," Prime continued. "When you are required to spend 90 minutes to two hours a day on a specific program that they purchased, because they believe that it covers everything common core. There's only so many hours you get with these kids."
The Newton Community School District uses the "Everyday Math" and "Reading Wonders" programs for its elementary grade level students. In a previous interview with the Daily News, Elementary Educational Services Director Jim Gilbert expressed his support for both programs.
"It shows that for the last three years, the time and the effort teachers have put into teaching mathematics differently is working and it's making a difference in the performance of students," Gilbert said of the results the district have gotten from "Everyday Math."
He had also expressed high hopes for the "Reading Wonders" program.
"In the area of reading, we are just starting that now," Gilbert said. "It's a brand new initiative, we've redefined our literacy blocks, we've studied the best practices associated with structures around reading and writing and we've adopted brand new materials."
Although the district's scores have risen in math and are expected to grow in reading as well, Prime asks at what cost to teachers and the educational system?
"It narrows the curriculum, it makes you focus on certain things," Prime said of the core. "It shuts out other things. A huge majority of our day has to be focused on teaching reading and math. But what does that do for science, what does that do for physical education, what does that do for the arts, what does that do for social studies and history and all of those things that are important to a well-rounded education? It just narrows the focus down and it hurts kids."
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By Angela Brock
Demonstrating the true reason for the season, the Residents' Action Council (tRAC) at Ohio University is playing Kris Kringle to 19 local families.
Through tRAC, 17 OHIO residence halls have been raising funds for Athens County Children Service's 26th annual Santa Tree Project, which provides holiday gifts to area children in need.
"Christmas is the season of giving," said Alexander Howell, president of tRAC. "We are helping a lot of parents who don't have the money to provide gifts for their kids this Christmas season."
Each of the participating residence halls selected one to three children to "adopt" for the holidays and was provided each child's name, age and ideas of gifts they may like to receive through the Santa Tree Project.
"This is the 26th year of the program," said Robin Webb, public relations and event coordinator at Athens County Children Services. "We will be providing gifts to 1,290 kids in the community thanks to organizations like tRAC. We are glad to have the support of community members."
Howell said he believes participating in the Santa Tree Project is a great way to give back to the community Ohio University students call their temporary home and said the residence halls have really embraced this program. In fact, one of the residence halls has exceeded its fundraising goal and plans to donate the extra money to Athens County Children Services.
A residence hall association that designates funding to hall councils for their programming, tRAC is a student organization that provides and supports social, cultural, recreational and educational programming for OHIO's on-campus students.
The association is also committed to community service. Since the 1990s, tRAC has hosted trick-or-treating for area children at residence halls on the Athens Campus. Each participating residence hall is decorated, and students living in those residence halls hand out candy. Children who participate in the on-campus trick-or-treat are also treated to Halloween-themed activities like pumpkin bowling, ring tossing and cookie decorating.
According to Howell, tRAC plans to participate in more community events. Potential projects for spring semester include participating in Athens Beautification Day and collaborating with Phi Theta Kappa and the Ohio University Police Department to raise money for the Special Olympics.
tRAC meets every Monday at 7 p.m. in Baker University Center 230. For more information on tRAC, visit http://www.ohiotrac.com/.
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I don't have the numbers handy, but I've heard that the average time a car spends on the lot has been falling.
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After being lost for years, found, and then lost again, a plaque donated by the Wellesley High School Class of 1919 memorializing three local soldiers who died in World War I will be rededicated next week.
The plaque commemorates the lives of Karl Cushing McKenney, class of 1907; Francis Wellington Whitney, class of 1908; and Franklin Temple Ingraham, class of 1909, who died during the Great War.
"It belongs in the high school," said Tory DeFazio, an honorary director at the Wellesley Historical Society, who has done research on each of the men.
The plaque was originally hung in the 1907 high school on Kingsbury Street, where the middle school is currently, but was lost in the move to the 1938 high school.
About 20 years ago, said DeFazio, a janitor stumbled across it in the basement of the high school, and it sat in a history teacher's classroom until last November, when it was briefly put on display before being lost again. It resurfaced around April, said DeFazio, and within the last month was hung in a place of honor in the 1938 Room of Wellesley High School.
DeFazio will tell each soldier's life story at the ceremony next Tuesday in the Wellesley High School Wilbury Crockett Library.
McKenney, DeFazio said, lived on Abbott Road in Wellesley. He entered the army in August of 1917. In February of 1918, he was married; in August, he died in France of bronchial pneumonia.
Whitney, called Whit for short, grew up in Needham, where his father ran a poultry farm. He went to Wellesley High School, said DeFazio, probably because there was a trolley that ran from Needham Center to Wellesley.
"He loved pinochle and was known to hold down his share of sarsaparilla and Hires Root Beer," said DeFazio.
When the United States got involved in the war, said DeFazio, Whitney was desperate to serve, but only after he harvested the season's crops. He joined the Army in January 1918 and was wounded that October. He died of shrapnel wounds and poison gas infection and was buried in France.
Ingraham grew up in Wellesley, in a Grove Street home his father built, which still stands. He served in the Army from 1915 to early 1917 and reenlisted in September 1917, hoping to become a pilot. But he was too thin and instead was sent to Virginia for drills.
There, he came down with pneumonia and was sent home. He died in Wellesley in April 1918. Ingraham Street is named after his family, said DeFazio.
Boy Scout Troop 185 will serve as the Color Guard for the ceremony, said Suzy Littlefield, a School Committee member who helped organize the rededication.
The rededication ceremony is sponsored by the Wellesley School Committee and the Wellesley Veterans' Council and will be held at 3:15 p.m. Military and veterans are requested to wear proper uniform attire. Light refreshments will follow.Evan Allen can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker men's volleyball team will host their final two home games of the year this Friday (Mar. 29) and Saturday (Mar. 30), against King University and Barton College. Live video coverage of the games will be available at www.cokercobras.com.
Coker is coming off a tough 3-2 loss to Limestone last Tuesday (Mar. 26), in their most recent competition.
The Cobras however, are currently the best serving team in the nation with an average of 1.70 aces per set. Junior Ricardo Ferrer is the leading contributor to that statistic. Ferrer leads the nation with an average of .69 aces per set.
Also helping with the offensive attack for Coker is Luke Hansen who leads the team with 213 kills on the season. Jared Geizer is second in that category with 173 kills of his own.
Cooper Lyon will be in charge of the defensive responsibilities as the libero. Lyon currently leads the team with 126 digs on the year.
King is entering Friday's competition with an overall record of 9-17 and 4-10 in the conference. The Tornado dropped their most recent match 3-2 to Barton. Leading the way for King is Michael Koebel with 194 total kills.
Barton is coming off a 3-2 victory over King, and is 3-18 on the year with a league record of 2-12. Zach McCalla leads the way for the Bulldogs with 232 kills on the season.
Friday's match against King will begin at 4:00 p.m. in Timberlake-Lawton Gymnasium, while Saturday's match against King will start at 1:00 p.m.


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I think everyone is getting a little tired of the Ray Lewis retirement show.
I actually got a kick out of all the tools that stood around him as he was hugging the field on Sunday. Got some nice video of his plumber's crack.
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UP TO 30 in-depth investigations into cartel conduct and anti-competitive behaviour are under way.
The names of the companies have not been revealed, but Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Rod Sims is set to outline on Thursday that the watchdog is focusing on "competition and consumer issues arising in highly concentrated sectors, and in particular the supermarkets and fuel sectors".
"Some forms of conduct are so detrimental to consumer welfare and the competitive process that the ACCC will always assess them as a priority," Mr Sims will say in a speech to the Centre for Economic Development in Australia.
He will also reveal the ACCC is cracking down on "credence claims" about products, particularly claims of where meat comes from.
"We have already been working on these matters with actions in relation to a number of 'free-range' claims, and we have tackled alleged misrepresentations in the labelling of extra virgin olive oil and taken on country (or region) of origin claims from sheepskins to meat."
He said not all the investigations would lead to court action.
Recently European consumers have been shocked by revelations supermarket foods were falsely labelled as beef, when it was horse meat from unknown origins.
Mr Sims confirmed last week the ACCC is investigating Coles and Woolworths.
Watchdog gets tough on retail
UP TO 30 in-depth investigations into cartel conduct and anti-competitive behaviour are under way.
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Pinwheel Pizza Snacks Recipe
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- 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/3 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
- 1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Spread pizza sauce to within 1 in. of edges; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 16 slices.
- Place pinwheels, cut side down, on a greased baking sheet. Top each with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil. Yield: 16 appetizers.
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"I decided to add finely chopped pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce and I don't know if that's what made them so mushy inside. I chilled it, too, before slicing as suggested, which seemed to have made it easier to slice. But these just did not turn out for me. I doubt I'll try it again."
"i didn't find these had much flavor... wasn't impressed"
"I added pepperoni and used scissors to cut the dough instead of a knife, this made them appear more like a pinwheel and less like a flat tire. Overall, though, they were too soft and did not bake up like the picture. Maybe I will put them in the refrigerator next time before cutting them."
"My grandson (12) asked me for the recipe so that he can make it again."
"After I rolled the dough in jelly-roll style, I put it in the fringe for about 15 minutes. It was much easier to cut into slices after it had been chilled. Everyone liked this recipe, next time I will chop up some pepperoni into small pieces and put on top with the tomatoes and cheese."


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The Check-In: Welcome to 2014
Race season resumes after a holiday interlude with excellent pro fields slated to start January races.
Off to the Races
The New Year is upon us as IRONMAN prepares for an exciting year of racing. 2014 will welcome a number of communities around the globe that are enthusiastic to host inaugural IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races, along with a busy race schedule of existing races.
January sees IRONMAN hit the ground running with three events scattered across three continents. First, on January 12, we have Chile's IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. This is the seventh year the race has been an IRONMAN event and continues to be a popular one thanks to Villarica Lake and Villarica Volcano that serve as a picturesque backdrop.
The Asia-Pacific IRONMAN 70.3 Championship in Auckland, New Zealand, held the following weekend, has stacked fields in the pro men and women's division. The final weekend of the month sees the IRONMAN 70.3 series shift to Southern Africa for IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa. Strong fields have committed to racing in Buffalo City, East London, including South Africa's own James Cunnama and 2010 IRONMAN 70.3 world champion, Great Britain's Jodie Swallow.
For more information on January's races, visit the respective event pages:
IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon
IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland – Asian Pacific Championship
IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa
IRONMAN Western Australia Tops
A mainstay of the Asia Pacific triathlon scene since 2004, SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia takes place in the scenic town of Busselton. Registration has opened for the eleventh edition of the race to be held on December 7, 2014.
IRONMAN Western Australia was awarded top honors in the "Major Festival and Events" category in the Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards in November.
Go here for event details and registration for IRONMAN Western Australia
John MacLean - Leaving Behind the Wheels
Ironman Hall of Fame inductee, John Maclean has been an incomplete paraplegic since 1988. He was the first handcyclist to complete the IRONMAN World Championship within the time limit and epitomizes the IRONMAN mantra that "Anything is Possible." The Australian is a Para-Olympic medalist and runs a foundation that assists physically challenged children.
In December Maclean released the video below documenting his miraculous first unaided steps taken in over 25 years. The video is truly remarkable.
For a thorough background on Maclean, read Kevin Mackinnon's IronmanLife column from 2010 and visit the John Maclean Foundation website.
IRONMAN 70.3 Asian Pacific Championship Keeps Getting Deeper
Kiwis Jo Lawn and Sam Warriner will take on defending champion Annabel Luxford in the Asia-Pacific Championship at IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland this month. Word has it that Scotland's Cat Morrison is currently in Lanzarote training and will soon be heading to New Zealand to toe the start line in what is looking like a strong field on the women's side.
NZ IRONMAN pair to take on Aussie champ
Cat Morrison to start IRONMAN 70.3 Auckland
IRONMAN in Photos
Brazil's Igor Amorelli is captured at the finish line at the GoPro IRONMAN World Championship after his 13th place finish, his first appearance in Kona.
IRONMAN Short News
- There is an excellent Q & A with first year pro and IRONMAN 70.3 New Orleans champion, Haley Chura.
View the interview here
- Triathlete Europe has a interview with Tim Don, who talks of moving on from ITU triathlon, IRONMAN 70.3 racing and other expectations.
View the interview here
- Bangalore India's Deepak Rai recent completed IRONMAN Western Australia. Follow his journey:
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Medford dropped the legal hammer on marijuana dispensaries Thursday, with the City Council vowing to issue citations and go to court to shut down existing operations.
The council unanimously approved a permanent moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries and revoked the business license of MaryJane's Attic and MaryJane's Basement.
City Manager Eric Swanson said the city will cite businesses that continue to operate as dispensaries and is prepared go to court if necessary.
The owners of MaryJane's said they, too, are prepared to go to court and plan to take legal action in Jackson County Circuit Court on Monday in hopes of preventing the license revocation from taking effect.
The ordinance follows an effective ban on medical marijuana dispensaries adopted by the council in September in anticipation of state legislation that cleared the path for the dispensaries to operate in Oregon.
The state Legislature later approved a bill giving cities the option to place a one-year moratorium on allowing dispensaries. Medford, however, has gone beyond the state law by making the moratorium permanent.
Medford officials say they are relying on the city's Home Rule authority to create the tougher rules, although the local ordinance likely will be tested in the courts.
MaryJane's, located in the Winco shopping center, received a business license on March 9, 2012, from the city of Medford. The business has two stores — one a dispensary and the other offering everything from hemp clothes to jewelry — with both operating under the same license.
Medford police issued three citations to MaryJane's recently, but the citations were dismissed because the business license revocation hadn't taken effect.
Kevin McConnell, deputy city attorney, said the city will take steps, including issuing citations, if MaryJane's continues to dispense medical marijuana.
Medford police say MaryJane's owners said they wouldn't dispense marijuana at their business when they applied for the license. Owners Richard and Marlene Nuckols, however, said they provided the city with a business plan that indicated they would help patients receive access to medical marijuana.
Another marijuana-related business in Medford, Patients Helping Patients, located on East Main Street, has received 10 citations from the city for operating without a business license. Each citation carries a $250 fine.
Medford resident Robert Soltz criticized the council for taking action that will make it more difficult for medical marijuana patients to safely obtain their medication.
He said the council is questioning the validity of using marijuana to treat patients with debilitating illnesses.
"They are calling all of us liars," he said.
At the same time, the city allows tobacco and alcohol to be consumed and sold, he noted.
"These are substances that kill hundreds of people every year," Soltz said.
Reach reporter Damian Mann at 541-776-4476, or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow on Twitter at @reporterdm.
Medford tightens stance on marijuana dispensaries
Medford dropped the legal hammer on marijuana dispensaries Thursday, with the City Council vowing to issue citations and go to court to shut down existing operations.


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Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that Illinois would appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of the state's request for $6.1 million in aid to local governments after deadly tornadoes in November.
FEMA sent a letter to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency saying that infrastructure damage after the storms wasn't severe enough to warrant federal help. At least seven people were killed statewide and hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed. Washington, near Peoria, was severely damaged.
"I'm disappointed in this decision," Quinn said in a news release. U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk also put out a statement saying they are disappointed with the agency's decision as well and support Quinn's appeal.
The federal government has previously approved millions of dollars in storm aid for Illinois residents. That includes $2 million from FEMA for individuals and $8.7 million in low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration. Thursday's decision affects Champaign, Douglas, Grundy, Massac, Tazewell, Vermilion, Washington, Wayne and Woodford counties.
The $6.1 million would have covered expenses including emergency protective measures, debris removal, and repairing or replacing government-owned facilities.
IEMA spokeswoman Patti Thompson said cities such as Washington will have debris removal issues for the near future.
"Those costs are just going to keep going up," she said.


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Hi fellow kitties,
Well, it's now a new year and the holidays are over once again. I was talking to our dear friend Cassie last night, we think it's about time for another Catmobile get-away. I checked with Soncat - this year's Superbowl is in New Orleans on February 3 with Mardi Gras not far behind. Earlier today I talked to the local Jaguar dealer and she said they were waiting to hear from us about our next trip.
I don't know the date for Mardi Gras but maybe we can do both since we'll be in the Big Easy anyway. What do you say, friends? Is anyone up for a vacation? As always, we're open to any other ideas any of you may have - this is just an idea. Please post in and let us know what you'd like to do, we need to start making plans. Everyone is welcome and it will be great to see all of you again. We have a lot of catching up to do.
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The lights are on
Revealed during the EVO 2013 fighting game tournament, Martian Manhunter is coming to Injustice: Gods Among Us as a playable fighter.
You can check out the reveal trailer for Mr. Manhunter below. He will be available as DLC, but it's unclear exactly when you will be able to download him.
The trailer also reveals an alternate John Stewart skin for Green Lantern.
You can head here to check out the Injustice tournament stream, which is currently ongoing.
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Just like everybody wanted.
It's about damn time!
So are we getting another Season Pass? If so, I'm game.
'Bout Damn Time!!!
Well finally!
well I wish i would have got this with the season pass, good thing i didn't use up all my microsoft points
Sweet. I hope the Wii U DLC is more timely this time around.


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The Gardner Fire Protection District has obtained another victory in the courts regarding litigation between it and the former Gardner Volunteer Fire Department.
On Jan. 14, Judge Robert Marsaglia's order in favor of the district's motion for a summary judgment was filed. The motion was requested in regards to the department's complaint appealing the judge's ruling that the termination of the contract between the district and department was valid. The department was stating the termination was invalid.
The judge's order stated the district had the right to terminate the contract of the department when the department no longer provided services to the satisfaction of the district.
The judgment also ruled against the department's allegations that the district fraudulently induced the department into documents.
The district's summary judgment ruled in favor of the district for six counts.
This ruling benefits the district in all the major litigation against it, said the district's attorney, Rick Porter of Hinshaw & Culbertson on Monday.
The department could again file an appeal, said Porter. A call to the former department's attorney, Tim Rathbun of Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, was not returned before press time.
In October, when the judge's previous ruling in favor of the district came in, the fire district and its new chief, Terry Jensen, took over the Gardner fire station. It had previously taken over equipment through court order.
When the department no longer had rights to the equipment, the district took over fire service to the village and was operating out of the village hall until it could acquire the building.
The whole battle between the district and department started when former department Chief Randy Wilkey refused to give the district board original receipts from which to pay the department's bills, according to previous statements by district representatives and Wilkey.
Eventually, when Wilkey refused to give originals, the district refused to pay the bills. This led to the feud going to court and the district no longer recognizing Wilkey as chief.
The district terminated its contract for services with the department due to it misappropriating funds by using its money for legal fees to argue an election for district trustees. The department said then it could not misappropriate its own funds.
The court ruled the misappropriation of funds was reason for termination.


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Dump expensive parties and booze for a new tradition that sets you up for success not a hangover.
Being single on New Year's Eve inspires most women to seek company (even if it's bad) to avoid being alone. The thought of beginning another year single is almost overwhelming and inspires despair, anxiety, desperation, fear and depression. Even if a less than desirable relationship ended during the year and you are better off for it, there is still a stigma to being single on New Year's Eve.
A simple perspective shift and game plan can make your single New Year's Eve the most clarifying and powerful of your life, if you are ready and willing to step away from what others think you should be doing on this special evening.
As a woman who hated sticking out like a sore thumb (and feel as though that describes most of my life), each year I stressed and sweated in the months leading up to New Year's Eve to find something festive to do with fun people in order to fit in and avoid seeing myself as tragic.
I usually ended up at a party in uncomfortable shoes and a dress I couldn't afford, with people I didn't really like, feeling obligated to drink alcohol and encouraged to hook-up with some random guy to avoid waking up alone. I never drank too much or hooked up with anyone but the pressure was there and uncomfortable at best. Fitting in was not where I felt happy or strong.
Disclaimer: While I realize there are many great, fun and even healthy parties with good friends, family and or significant others, the situation I describe is all too common for single women who want to avoid being alone on the biggest party night of the year.
My awakening came one New Year's Eve having moved to a new city and not making plans, instead deciding to review some of my journals. I've been journaling nightly since the age of 12 and I wanted to read how I felt emotionally at the beginning of each New Year.
I saw that I had begun each New Year frustrated, unfulfilled, dreading another year and sad to still be single or in a bad relationship. The New Year's Eve parties hadn't been inspiring, motivating, fulfilling, positive experiences or emotionally healthy for that matter and I had to take a very real look at who I was and who I wanted to become.
Something needed to change.
As I listed the most important areas of my life, I noticed there was a huge disconnect between who I really was and the effort I was making to fit in with everyone else. I noted where I wanted improvement and set out to make that New Year's Eve my best ever! It has since become a tradition for me and many other positive women friends I've shared it with.
The first half of my PWRful New Year Playsheet consists of my year-end review. Here I write down all of the things I've learned in the previous twelve months. There are: friends I've made; relationships I've learned from; personal growth that made me a stronger, more confident woman; and spiritual growth that has clarified my true beliefs and strengthened my inner power.
The second half consists of my New Year intentions. Many resolutions are made by people who are ill-equipped either in passion, drive, skills or time to accomplish them so they begin their year by setting themselves up for failure. My New Year Intentions set me up for success as they are what I am passionate about; things that feed my soul; and what I am completely ready, willing and able to do.
Although single on New Year's, I feel inspired, enlightened, empowered and grateful to end one year and begin a new and better one. And the women I've shared this tradition with have also found it to be enlightening, empowering and transformational. It's my suggestion as an alternative to being alone or going against who a woman truly is in an attempt to fit in.
I now look forward to every New Year's Eve, thanks to this powerful tradition and if I am in a relationship or have plans with my friends, I simply schedule my PWRful New Year tradition for earlier in the day.
Kelly Rudolph is a Certified Life Coach, Hypnotherapist and Founder of www.PositiveWomenRock.com. Are you tired of stress, lack of confidence and fear about your future? Kelly can help. Begin getting her free Life Strategies now.
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Within the first few months of kindergarten my son was viewed by his teacher as a difficult child.
Within the first few months of kindergarten my son was viewed by his teacher as a difficult child.
He required her attention because he finished first, was squirmy and talkative.
At our first conference she labeled him "class clown," and my heart broke. I knew he was intelligent and capable. He read by age 4, and was interested in everything.
As a master teacher ready to retire, I asked that she take him under her wing as her helper, to read to and encourage other emergent readers, or read a story to an entire group who finished their seatwork.
Thankfully, she embraced the idea, which actually helped her to minimize problem behaviors derived from boredom and nurture my son's leadership skills, rather than watch him circle down the drain.
By the time my son reached first grade, he begged me for a three-piece suit for class pictures. I warned that his classmates would be wearing golf shirts, but he insisted on a suit. He said friends all viewed him as the class president, and he needed to dress the part.
That became one of those amazing parenting moments and I realized that his early reading abilities had led him to a better place.
He was the confident teacher's helper in kindergarten, which transitioned him from the class clown to a child with confidence and leadership skills.
Read to your child each night. Whether he is growing in your womb or in your arms, share vocabulary, intonation and expression.
Build connective content and interest in a variety of areas. Children's brains are like sponges, capable of learning multiple languages before the age of 3, so present their world in print and picture in multiple languages.
Unplug from electronics to nurture your child's love for reading.
Here are five tips:
1. Meet your librarian for tips and tools, including a Toobaloo or a Reader Guide Card.
2. Order Scholastic or Mailbox magazine to build excitement when the mailman arrives.
3. Prepare foods or crafts, following recipes and directions to integrate literacy. For example. The very hungry caterpillar. Build a caterpillar to eat with halved grapes and cut olives for eyes.
4. Introduce a "word of the day," using it throughout each day. For example, abrasion, assistance, prefer.
5. Read "Reading Magic: Why reading aloud to our children will change their lives forever," by M. Fox.
As a side note, my son shifted from the class clown in kindergarten to class president by first grade, to a successful career in the financial market on Wall Street. I raised a leader from a reader.
Diana Boggia, M.Ed., is a parenting coach who lives in Stark County. She is author of "Parenting with a Purpose." Send your child-rearing questions to email@example.com or The Repository, c/o Family Matters, 500 Market Ave. S, Canton OH 44702. Find parenting resources at her website, www.yourperfectchild.com.


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Park district seeks chamber support for levy
The park and recreation district formed in 2003 has accomplished much, and with minimal tax support could provide much more to the community in the future, its chairman said last week.
Coulee Area Park and Recreation District Chairman Phil Hansen spoke to chamber of commerce members at their weekly luncheon last Thursday.
The district, formed in 2003 with no funding, now seeks a levy of 15 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The measure, on ballots mailed to voters last week, would cost the owner of a $150,000 home $22.50 a year.
That amount of funding would provide the district with about $38,000 a year, or more, according to information obtained from the assessors of the four counties involved. The district's total assessed valuation is approximately $255.5 million, but assessors noted they are currently updating records that could change that figure.
The levy would provide the district with the means to apply for grants that require matching funds.
And its passage would offer proof of community support to those agencies offering such funds.
"If you have no income, it's hard to find matching funds," Hansen said.
The fact that an earlier levy attempt two years ago failed has been an issue with granting agencies, Hansen noted. Nevertheless, the district has managed to partner with local towns that have agreed to temporarily help it fund North Dam Park and Event Center maintenance out of taxes collected for tourism support.
That continued support is not a given, but it proved critical in getting a matching grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for improvements and maintenance at North Dam Park.
The district has also formed a partnership with Coulee Medical Center on a feasibility study for a community center that would likely include a swimming pool and much more. The study showed the community could support such a facility.
But the decision before voters now is just about basic maintenance funding, Hansen said.
He asked for chamber members' support, and his request received an enthusiastic response.
Hansen noted that a flyer inserted in this week's Star will offer voters a report on the district's accomplishments and hopes for the future, which include improvements to local parks and more.


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ITS alumnus David Heimbach named COO of Cincinnati Bell
ATHENS, Ohio (Nov. 27, 2013)—David Heimbach, a 1999 graduate of the J. Warren McClure School of Information and Telecommunication Systems at Ohio University, has been named COO of Cincinnati Bell. The appointment was effective Nov. 20.
Heimbach, who most recently served as COO of Cincinnati Bell Telephone Company, LLC, was hired at Cincinnati Bell after earning his degree and has had a number of positions within the company.
To read more about his current position, visit http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2013/11/25/cincinnati-bell-names-new-executive.html.
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A Campaign for Augustana College
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In 2008, Augustana College officials publicly launched the most ambitious campaign for financial support in the college's history — a drive to raise $100 million. Four years later, in May 2012, the Authentically Augustana: A Call to Action campaign has come to a conclusion, with results that exceed the original goal by $52 million.
Speaking on behalf of herself and her husband, Hunt, local philanthropist and member of the Augustana College Board of Trustees Diane Harris called The Authentically Augustana campaign "indeed a significant achievement." She continued, "The announcement of $152 million greatly exceeds the initial goal and is the largest ever campaign in the Quad Cities.
"This reinforces Augustana's position as a premier liberal arts college that continues to bring academic and cultural excellence to the Quad Cities," she said. "This further helps the Quad Cities attract and retain the quality work force we need for future growth and quality of life."
Augustana President Steven Bahls said, "The goal of this campaign was to strengthen the college in its mission by creating opportunities for students, first and foremost. Thanks to alumni and other friends of the college, much has already been accomplished in pursuit of this goal."
In outlining results of the campaign, Bahls first mentioned "high-impact learning opportunities," explaining that Augie Choice, a program that provides each student $2,000 to support a qualifying hands-on learning experience, was added during the campaign. In part due to Augie Choice, 67 percent of Augustana seniors over the past three years participated in high-impact experiences, including faculty-led research, internships and study abroad.
During the campaign, the college added 10 majors, including Africana studies, anthropology, applied mathematics, creative writing, engineering physics, environmental studies, graphic design, international business, multimedia journalism and mass communication, and neuroscience.
The 57 endowed scholarships added during the campaign pushed the total number of endowed scholarships to 649, and campaign funding allowed the college to hire 28 additional faculty members.
"The generosity of donors also enabled us to make considerable improvements to our physical plant," said Bahls. New facilities added during the campaign include the Duane R. Swanson Commons residence complex, the Dorothy Parkander Residence Center and the new home of Augustana's soccer and lacrosse programs, Thorson-Lucken Field.
Old Main, an enduring architectural icon of Augustana and the Quad Cities, is entering the final stages of its renovation. Renovations to Carlsson Evald Hall, a former residence hall, were completed in 2010.
Work has begun on the addition of a Center for Student Life, and improvements to the football field and Carver Physical Education Center are being planned.
|Students wear t-shirts to spell out "$152M" at a press conference Thursday to announce the results of Augustana's Authentically Augustana Campaign. From left are Robert Flynn of Barlett, Ill.; Mei Mei Huangyuying, a senior majoring in graphic design, art and geography from Chengdu, China; Jason Hengst, a sophomore graphic design major from Bettendorf, Iowa; Nicole Imparato, a senior majoring in English and political science from West Dundee, Ill.; and Sara Sievert, a sophomore graphic design major from Byron, Ill. (Augustana Photo Bureau/Faye Marek)


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I do not have much experience with older wine, and this will be the oldest I've opened. I'm hoping to open it Christmas eve, pouring some directly into a 375 to try the next day to see the difference, the rest will be drunk the night of. Is this a good idea, or would it fade to quickly?
I am wondering whether I should be decanting this wine, and if so, for how long? This is being poured from a magnum. Any tips would be helpful.
Victory loves preparation.
It would be useful to know the wine. I've had only 3 1995s this year, but all were showing well soon after opening. Do not decant. Pour off a few ounces into a glass so that the bottle fill is below the shoulder and air it in the bottle. Have a taste early on and decide from there. If the wine is sound, it shouldn't hurt to let it sit in bottle for a few hours. I love the 1995s right now. If your wine shows well, I'm thinking leftovers shouldn't be an issue.....
I hope Longboarder chimes in here. I know he has had numerous 1995s this year and loves where the vintage is right now.
The wine is a Poggio Antico. Thanks for the tips. When I take an initial taste, what kind of signs am I looking for that will depict how it will react over the next few hours, fading fruit?
Victory loves preparation.
I had several of the Poggio Antico normale and their Altero a while back. I have never tried the Riserva from 1995. I think my last Altero was opened 4 years ago (?) and was fully mature and ready to go. I imagine the same will be the case with the normale, if that's what you have. I didn't figure either of these two bottlings to have the stuffing to go much longer, so I'd be surprised if your wine doesn't show at near it's best shortly after opening.
You should taste the wine immediately after opening. That should tell you what you need to know. If it seems good (there should be fruit, very soft tannins and decent acidity remaining) then play it by ear as you go. My instincts tell me that if you bottle half of this for the next day, you might be dissapointed.
Thanks, sounds good. It will have to be finished the night of (I don't think this will be a problem). I'm hoping it shows well, all the wines I have are extremely young, and I can't drop the money on older vintages very often, so this is a treat for me.
What is a typical drinking window for a brunello, 10-15 years old, or does it depend on the vintage and producer heavily?
Victory loves preparation.
It is VERY vintage and producer specific. Many 1998s and 2000s were quite enjoyable on release and weren't ever going to get much better after just a few years. Vintages (again depending on producer and bottling) like 1990 and 1995 can be absolutely amazing at 15-20+. I tend to enjoy the longer lived vintages beginning around 10 years of age.
Awesome! Any specific producers I should seek out in general for BdM, known for their quality in on and off vintages?
Victory loves preparation.
I don't often buy or taste Brunelli from "off" vintages, but producers I tend to gravitate to year in and out include Fuligni, Costanti, and Lisini.
Look forward to your impressions on the Poggio Antico. What will you be serving it with?
Thanks, I will check those producers out.
Christmas eve is usually a seafood night for us, however I am not a huge fan of the stuff, so will probably be served with a beef or lamb dish. I'm leaning towards the lamb but nothing is set in stone and I can be easily swayed.
In your previous experiences what food would go well with it?
Victory loves preparation.
Just had a '97 Banfi Poggio all Oro BdM riserva this past Saturday while we made homemade pizzas, fantastic. I have some '95 as well, this thread is making me want to open soon.
I like Brunello with what my wife calls 'stinky' hard Italian cheeses or pizza
I think I might be able to help with the Pan, Pam dilemma
Brunello is a pretty versatile wine to pair with food. The simplest "classic" pairing would be a nicely charred Porterhouse steak simply grilled with a little olive oil and some salt and pepper. I like it with game a lot. Braised rabbit and wild boar stew are awesome matches. Lamb would work well. Brunello loves mushrooms too. I'd stick with simpler flavors so as not to compete too much with the wine. Good luck!
I believe it will be served with beef wellington.
Thanks again for all the help, tasting note to come.
Victory loves preparation.
1995 isn't really all that old so don't sweat it too much. We opened a 1995 Napa Cab last night, and then a 1997, which to my surprise, was quite a bit better.
Brunello tends to live a little longer than some of those Napa Cabs, so you should get a nice blend of maturity with some younger qualities as well. It's a nice time to be drinking that wine actually.
I don't know that I'd keep it over night - why not open something else? However, if you do, I always think it's best to put it into the fridge right away - pour it off into a 1/2 bottle and put that one into the fridge. It will oxidize slowly in the fridge as compared to leaving it on the counter.
Anyhow, Merry Christmas!
"The best part is how he said the ENGLISH language. Fine irony. Use American next time."
Yes, it will certainly be consumed the night of.
Nice tip on the half bottle. Will have to try that sometime, as I generally find I can't finish a wine if it gets opened mid-week.This message has been edited. Last edited by: ABryce,
Victory loves preparation.
On the half bottle thing, the ultimate technique is the "futronic" method. Fill the 375 into the neck and push the cork down until the cork makes contact with the wine. Best done in the sink! Virtually eliminates air from the bottle and will extend life even further.
Even better, I'll have to get my hands on some empty half bottles.
Victory loves preparation.
Better yet, get full ones and drink them.
Now that you mention it,
I have a 2006 vidal icewine and a Château Rabaud-Promis 2005 (still waiting for this to come in) that I wanted to try over the holidays. I have some experience with Ontario Icewine, but none with Sauternes so I'm excited.
Victory loves preparation.
Finally got to try this yesterday, as I had a bad cold when I originally planned to consume. My note is in the TN section
Victory loves preparation.
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Grave Digger 'Pede
30th Digger 'Pede
Here are a few pics of my P2de. I painted my 1st body this week. You can't tell, but one of my favorite parts is the window tint. I need to take some pics outside.
XL-5 P2de/EZRUN SC10/G-Force 4300 Kv 4pole
Stampede VXL, Stampede 4x4, Rustler VXL
Sled Digger
No Limit RC of Maryland
the start i will be dyeing/tradeing all the green parts black and adding some army decals
How do you post pictures?
Custom Rat Rod/Street Rod
Got 2 builds going on this and a emaxx3903, with not much founds! kinda hard to do
#@#$%^&**^^%$#@@ $%^& ^%$ %$##@5
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I have only come here seeking knowledge
Daughters new lambo
Here's all our p2des
Family shot
The Monster Jam Superman Stampede......
Upload your pictures there and then copy the image code and past it in you post
like this
I have only come here seeking knowledge
There's some sweet rides on here. I'm just starting out, but added my first bumper and wheelie bumper.
anonymous image hosting
The Stampede is not a race truck but I built a track anyway!
This part is the Oval track, 50+ feet long (tracks width is 7 feet wide)
My 4 1/2 y/o Xavier and the Big S turn
Other end of the oval
Small S turn
The Triple
The Table top turn
Don't fall off the edge...
Started XL-5 now VXL-XL! and spare parts XL-5
@Stodz, now that's intense, nice work! I'm sooo jealous. Lol
Sent from Baldy's mind using telekinesis.
Never trust an "Atom", they make up everything.
Here's mine. Still waiting on funds so I can get a new body and tires. Gonna go with a green theme eventually.
Upgraded to VXL VELINEON Brushless, RPM camber links and Front bumper, Wheelie Bar, STRC Bearing Carriers. Tony's Screws through most of the truck. And found some old school body pins that seem to be near bullet proof. The body is off of a RadioShack FlashTron I got back about 15 years ago.
its got no body...
This is my stampede it looks good
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Raingler, where did you get that stang body? its really nice! it looks like you widened you arms does the body fit with the stock arms?
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Hey my name is carl . feel free to join my stampede truck group
No pede's the same as another
I finally painted it after having it for a month. It's Proline's 1956 Ford F-100 for the 2.5 MAXX so the chassis was extended, widened and I have to use full offset rims. Not bad for a first timer eh?
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Started XL-5 now VXL-XL! and spare parts XL-5
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Finally got around to painting my bug body, plus put on a new set of Trencher's
that body is from proline. they have 2 bug bodies, 1 for 3.3 tmaxx or revo and a smaller for rock crawlers. looks like he used the smaller one.
Started XL-5 now VXL-XL! and spare parts XL-5
Not quite as decked out as what the rest of you have, but im working on it.
Front bumper
Front and rear towers
Front and rear arms
Front and rear shock guards
Front and rear bearing carriers
Front castor blocks
Wheelie bar mount
Gear cover
Rear skid plate
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Kid at heart......and always playin around
Body coming soon
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Kid at heart......and always playin around
My 3 1/2 year old us a huge Monster Jam fan. After completing a Grave Digger vxl for him he started eyeing the new Son Uva Digger. Back to the drawing board I went. Ended up rebuilding a stock pede with complete Integy /Strc mods. Oh yea, kept the Grave Digger for myself.
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Us and Gills draw a blank
Oxford failed to win for the third home game in a row after a goalless stalemate against Gillingham - but the Us remain in the play-off positions after Crewe could also only draw.
A very tight encounter at the Kassam Stadium saw few good scoring chances for either side.
Gills goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga produced a superb one-handed save from Asa Hall's well-struck shot on the turn in the first half.
At the other end, Liam Davis saved Oxford with two last-ditch blocks. First when Danny Kedwell shot and then when Jo Kuffour burst into the box.
Kuffour also dribbled past two defenders to fire in a low shot that Wayne Brown, making his first League appearance for the hosts, saved at his near post.
In the second half, Hall's bullet-like half volley was headed off the line by Matt Fish. Substitute James Constable added some spark for the Us and set up Oli Johnson for a late opportunity, but Connor Essam dived in to block.
Chris Whelpdale went close in the closing minutes when he ran clear on the left, but Brown saved well.
Oxford appealed for a penalty in stoppage time when Johnson went down but the referee waved away the protests and booked Johnson for diving.
Oxford Utd 0-0 Gillingham: Match Report - view commentary, squad, and statictics of the game as it happened.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)
Topeka Police Department Press Release-
-Alcala Murder Arrest
The Topeka Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the murder of Ashley M. Alcala.
Manuel Alcala, the husband of the victim, was arrested at a Shawnee County address at 8:00 p.m. this evening and transported to the Shawnee County Department of Corrections and booked for First Degree Murder.
Two adult males are being detained in El Paso, Texas for questioning in this murder case. Their names are being withheld at this time until the investigation develops further. Many agencies have participated and assisted with this case.
This investigation is ongoing. TPD expects to present a complete case file to the District Attorney's office in the near future for prosecution.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact LT Kaboudan at 368-9505, DET Hill at 368-9024, or information can be given anonymously at 234-0007. No other information at this time.


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VANCOUVER — Ten players — five from the Eastern Conference and five from the West — who should make an impact in the NHL playoffs. One of these players just might lead his team to the Stanley Cup.
SIDNEY CROSBY, Pittsburgh: Even though he has spent the better part of the last month eating through a straw as he recovers from a broken jaw, Crosby appears close to rejoining the Penguins. Who knows, he might even play when the Penguins open against the New York Islanders on Wednesday night. And because it's the playoffs and because he's Sidney Crosby, it's a safe bet he will pile up some serious points. Crosby has 90 points in 68 career playoff games.
PATRICK KANE, Chicago: Kane is one of those rare players who has scored at a higher clip in the playoffs than he has in the regular season. He seems to thrive on the big stage. Kane has 52 points in 51 career playoff games and had 28 points in 22 games in helping lead the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup in 2010. If the Presidents Trophy-winning Blackhawks are going to make another run at the Cup, look for Kane to be a big part of it.
PHIL KESSEL, Toronto: Remember all that talk about Kessel's slow start this season? Well, it's ancient history. After not scoring a goal in his first 10 games this season, Kessel finished the year with 20 goals and a team-high 52 points. He had 10 goals and 17 points in his last 10 games. Kessel is one of the big reasons the Leafs ended their nine-year playoff drought and have a chance to actually do some damage in the post-season. Kessel has been a point-per-game producer in the playoffs with 15 points in 15 playoff games with Boston, the team he'll face in the first round.
RYAN GETZLAF, Anaheim: The Ducks are the No. 2 seed in the West, but not everyone is convinced they're primed for a long playoff run. If the Ducks are to have post-season success, Getzlaf must lead the way. He bounced back with a solid season – 49 points in 44 games – and signed a huge eight-year, $66-million contract extension. With his big body and offensive touch, Getzlaf is the kind of player who can take over games. He has 53 points in 62 career playoff games.
BRAD RICHARDS, NY Rangers: The Rangers made a late push to get into the playoffs and Richards was one of the guys who helped get them there. He finished what had been a disappointing season with 11 points in his last six games and the Prince Edward Island native has a long history of being a clutch playoff performer with 77 points in 83 post-season games. Look for Richards and linemate Rick Nash to do some serious damage when the Rangers and Capitals begin their series on Thursday night.
RYAN KESLER, Vancouver: How far the Canucks go in the playoffs will likely have a lot to do with Kesler, who missed much of the regular season while he recovered from off-season surgeries and then suffered a broken foot. The Canucks are hoping a healthy Kesler can be a difference-maker, just like he was in 2011 when he helped Vancouver make it to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Kesler has 36 points in 53 career playoff games.
JOHN TAVARES, N.Y. Islanders: It has been four years since the Islanders selected Tavares with the first overall pick in the 2009 draft and the 22-year-year-old has led the team to its first playoff berth since 2007. He had a terrific season while flying under the radar on Long Island, with 28 goals and 47 points in 48 games and figures to be pumped about his first taste of the NHL playoffs. An impressive debut by Tavares is imperative if the eighth-seeded Islanders are going to upset the Penguins.
DAVID BACKES, St. Louis: Impact does not always mean goals and assists. Backes had only a so-so season statistically with six goals and 28 points in 48 games, but his physical presence is one of the reasons why no one was looking forward to a first-round matchup with the Blues. Backes has the ability to create havoc in front of the opposition net and has that rare combination of nastiness and skill. Backes has a thin playoff resume with seven points in 13 career games.
ALEX OVECHKIN, Washington: After scoring only two goals in his first 10 games, Ovechkin came to life and led the NHL with 32 goals this season. He also helped lead the Capitals, one of the NHL's hottest teams entering the playoffs, back from the dead and to the Southeast Division title. Ovechkin seems motivated again and has been a consistent playoff producer with 30 goals and 59 points in 51 previous playoff games.
DREW DOUGHTY, Los Angeles: This is something of an off-the-charts pick as Doughty had a rather disappointing season with just six goals and 22 points in 48 games. But five of those goals came in the last 11 games and the 23-year-old defenceman was one of the keys to the Kings' Stanley Cup run last season when he had 16 points in 20 playoff games. He has been close to a point-a-game producer in the playoffs with 27 points in 32 games.


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As part of their presentation, Luke and Laura recorded a video podcast for Informit covering the current state of PHP. It was shown at this year's posted both parts for your downloading pleasure.
This is part of Informit's podcast series On Open Source: Part 1, Part 2.
I rant about frameworks, Luke talks about PHP security, and we offer advice for young programmers. I hope you enjoy it, it was fun to record.
For more open source related podcasts, check out the Informit page for topics like software freedom, Microsoft, monetization and SourceForge.


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Tim Hortons billionaire's yacht up for sale
The 82-year-old former owner of Tim Hortons, Ron Joyce, is dropping the price of his 49-metre luxury super yacht up for sale. Dubbed the 'Destination Fox Harb'r Too,' the yacht can be yours for just $19.95 million, a steal compared to the $30 million Joyce paid for it in 2008. The yacht has been on the market for two years now, but has just been dropped in price again in hopes of generating some new attention. To read a review of the vessel, you can visit www.yachtforums.com


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Indiana State shuts down No. 16 Creighton 76-57
- Article by: MICHAEL MAROT
- Associated Press
- February 6, 2013 - 8:36 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Indiana State's celebration started early Wednesday night.
Jake Odum scored 22 points and R.J. Mahurin added17 to help the unranked Sycamores pull off a stunningly easy 76-57 win over No. 16 Creighton.
It was a huge night for Indiana State (15-8, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference), which earned the 1,400th win in school history, beat a ranked team at home for the first time since December 2006 and saw Odum become the 35th member of the school's 1,000-point club. More important, the Sycamores closed to within one game of the league-leading Bluejays.
For Creighton (20-4, 9-3), it can't get much worse than this.
National player of the year candidate Doug McDermott finished with eight points and was held scoreless in the second half. The nation's top shooting team was held to 41.7 percent from the field and finished with a season-low point total. It's previous worst was 64 in a loss at Wichita State. Will Aretino was the only Creighton player to reach double figures, finishing with 13 points.
Creighton was the highest-ranked opponent to visit Terre Haute since No. 12 Tulsa came to town Feb. 2, 1985, and the Sycamores made sure it was one neither team will soon forget.
Offensively, Odum led the way on a night Indiana State was particularly efficient. Defensively, they were even better against a team that was averaging 79.0 points.
After trading scores for most of the first half, the Sycamores finally took control late.
Indiana State used runs of 12-2 and 7-2 to build a 35-24 lead at the break. Odum finished with 16 points and four assists on 5 of 6 shooting in the opening half, while McDermott had eight points and five rebounds on 3 of 9 shooting in the first 20 minutes.
Things only got worse for Creighton in the second half.
Indiana State opened with a 13-4 run that ended with Maturin's 3-pointer, giving the Sycamores a 48-27 lead with 15:48 to play.
While Creighton never seriously challenged again, the Sycamores continued to surge. They extended the lead to as much as 28, and not only held McDermott scoreless for the final 20 minutes but only allowed him to take one shot during that time, too
Without McDermott's scoring, the Bluejays couldn't get closer than 19.
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To all of the ivory tower dwellers that guffaw at the salary number I say, the think air up there must be asking your brains. You want to win championships but aren't willing to pay the cost to be the boss? Get real. If you want to return to our days as a Rolls Royce program, you're going to have to pay for the Rolls Royce.
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Winning cures everything.
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My friend, its time to take a step back and get a view of reality. The brand is in shambles, and the general Michigan arrogance doesn't allow us to turn ourselves around and get moving in the right direction. As fans, we need a big ole slice of humble pie.
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Are you joking? I can't tell if you are trolling us all.
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What an obnoxious overreaction. Maybe she is cool because she shares an interest with him? Maybe she is cool because she has an interest in something that generally speaking appeals far more to males than females. Maybe she is cool because she doesn't make (il)logical leaps like you did just here? You are the worst.
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Sure is a lot of pollen and cat hair in my cubicle.
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Can we have a sticky for a little while with all the hype videos linked in one place? Pretty please?
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This kid is* something special.
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Elite athletes with good heads on their shoulders committing to your school = always a good thing.
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If money plays into the descision, I think an important consideration has to be what your daughter wants to study. If she aspires for public interest or academia, then maybe minimizing the debt load should weigh more heavily when balancing all of the factors. If she aspires to go into business/finance/$$$, then I think Harvard would certainly open more doors in that setting. Just my two cents.
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Sauber has confirmed the signing of Nico Hulkenberg for the 2013 season.
Hulkenberg joins from Force India on a one-year contract having missed out on a seat with Ferrari for next season. He replaces the outgoing Sergio Perez, who will join McLaren in 2013, with Sauber saying it will announce its second driver - expected to be either Esteban Gutierrez or Kamui Kobayashi - at a later date.
Hulkenberg has impressed this season after being promoted by Force India from a test role in 2011, and he said he anticipates continuing the success that has seen Sauber score four podium finishes this season.
"I'm really looking forward to working with the Sauber F1 Team," he said. "It's a well-placed team and very competitive. Plus it's a team in which young drivers have repeatedly delivered exceptional performances. I would like to take up that baton. It's currently going through a very positive development and I'm certain that together we can achieve a lot.
"Until that time I will remain fully focused on my job with Force India. I'd like to thank the management there for giving me the chance to return to Formula One as a team driver."
Team principal Monisha Kaltenborn said the team had been monitoring Hulkenberg's progress and was pleased to secure him for 2013.
"We've been observing Nico for some time now and his performances have been very persuasive," Kaltenborn said. "That was the case in GP2 and has continued into Formula One. An obvious highlight was how he scored pole at Interlagos in 2010 despite the most challenging external conditions. He clearly showed that he can seize the chance if it arises. But high spots like that are one thing; systematic teamwork is another - and on that score I have confidence in Nico too. I'm sure he will fit in very well with the Sauber F1 Team. We look forward to working together with him."
Gutierrez remains favourite for the second seat at Sauber, but an uninspiring if solid performance in FP1 in India means he has yet to be confirmed.
"It's been a pleasure to have Nico with us for the last couple of years," said Force India boss Vijay Mallya. "At the end of 2010 we identified him as a star of the future and it has been rewarding to watch him develop his racing skills."


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Never mind. I found it on the "Members" page.
How do I access "My Posts", and "Today's posts" and all the functions that used to be on the menu on the left? I've tried almost everything.
Never mind. I found it on the "Members" page.
Another disgruntled forum member apropos the changes?
God forbid - Raymott and I may have to agree on a truce, thrust together into harmonious partnership through having a common cause: put it back the way it was!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do agree that the current format is bloody annoying.
But I don't endorse shooting the webmaster, and I'm not asking for a return to the original without knowing why this change was made. It was obviously done for adminstrative reasons. Since users weren't consulted, it can't have been for user-friendliness. Besides, the latest administrative post I read says "changes are being made", so one can hope that this isn't the end product.
But I don't endorse shooting the webmaster,
As always, Raymott : literal, pedestrian, with that familiar mechanical 'clunk' to your thinking. Some things don't change...and never will.
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Ham & Sweet Potato Kabobs Recipe
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I like to serve these kabobs with a green salad for an easy, thrifty meal. The buttery, brown sugar marinade highlights everything on the skewer. Sandra Hill, Wilson, New York
Recommended: 20 Ways to Make Potatoes on the Grill
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- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 pound fully cooked boneless ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 yellow summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch slices
- 2 large apples, cubed
- Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and set aside.
- Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and reserved juice. Place the ham, squash, apples, sweet potato and pineapple in a large resealable plastic bag; add the juice mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the ham, sweet potato, squash, apples and pineapple. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until apples are tender, turning occasionally. Yield: 8 kabobs.
Originally published as Ham & Sweet Potato Kabobs in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p54
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Buck Ofama..Not man enough to admit…His is all about fail..
Oh don't you just love Hollywierd? Inspiring the inept parasites into 'shooting white people?' Jamie Foxx what an inspiration!! Has Buck Ofamam claimed him as one of his sons yet? Seems to me that something is racist about this…..
And the pig himself Micheal Moore endorses it..Hey Mike you seem to hate America…Move to Cuba…do us all a favor..
The results of a responsible person protecting her own and you know the damn media and gun grabbers will blame her for the whole ordeal..Eff them Is how America should work. You threaten me or mine and you get shot…Period…
Another example of responsible folks taking care of business and the proper art of …Gun Control and hitting their target..…Gun grabbers whine in horror…
Facts vs. Propaganda…Facts always make sense….
Yep. They have the gun controlz in Mexico and the good guys cannot have them…Apparently the Drug Cartels were not included in this…
10 most wanted, corrupt, Politicians in America!!!
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and UN Ambassador Susan Rice
Record crowds at Gun Show in Florida… I believe I will have to head to St Paul 26th and 27th, is a Gun Show there and would be interesting to just see what the turn out is like..Plus one never knows…
Americans voting.…Buying guns…
Power to the People….Is where it belongs..Not with the Hollywood elitists, nor the Washington Dipsticks..
Control…Is about control and who should make your decisions…You or a mass of idiots…
When you take away the firearms...you will be giving up a lot more…A helluvalot more..
Now what? Global cooling? Well burn more fossil fuels!!!
Oh no!! Low turnout for Buck Ofama's Inauguration?? Awwww….Well at least this won't be so bad!!
And now for something completely different…Mmmmmmm..