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Sunday, January 21, 2007
Weekend Edition: Mandatory Dog Treats for All
• HILLARY CLINTON SAID she was forming an exploratory committee for the 2008 presidential race, embarking on a widely anticipated campaign for the White House. (Clinton's statement) 9:49 a.m.
• New Mexico Gov. Richardson Sets Committee
• Sen. Brownback Declares Presidential Bid
• Road to 2008: See Who's in the Race
— Wall Street Journal, online edition
I appear before you today to announce that yet another newcomer has formed an exploratory committee to investigate a potential candidacy for the 2008 presidential race.
The candidate is my dog, Lucy, and the committee consists of her sibling, Rosie, and three cats: Marvin, Ralph and Kitty.
I admit to being somewhat surprised by this development: Lucy is a mutt whose major concern in life has been, until today, primarily limited to the Universal and Unrestricted Availability of Affordable Dog Treats to all canines regardless of age, creed or mixed heritage, not to mention getting scratched on the rump once in a while.
Nevertheless, Lucy wants me to tell the world, to paraphrase the memorable words of Senator Dole when he quit his Senate seat to prepare for his doomed Presidential bid,
"I sit here, more or less still except when one of the cats walks by and swats my nose, just a dog."
Lucy apparently reached her courageous decision after hearing about the inordinate number of politicians who have likewise announced their plans for the World's Most Powerful Office without having the faintest chance of making it to the first meaningful party caucus—Iowa—yet for some reason feel compelled to call the press together and make an announcement such as this:
"Search the record of history. To walk away from the Almighty is to embrace decline for a nation… To embrace Him leads to renewal, for individuals and for nations."
That comes from Senator Brownback, a Kansas Republican who may in fact be the best candidate of any candidate who ever threw his or her metaphorical hat into the ring for any political office ever created...but if it's any indication of how he plans to run for President, I can't see how the good Senator from Kansas has any better shot at reaching the White House than my dog Lucy from the Humane Society.
Certainly, not being electable to an office doesn't mean a person shouldn't try for it. This is, after all, America: Abe Lincoln famously tried and failed many times before his moment came, and he is now widely acknowledged as the greatest President we've ever had.
Still, one would think a savvy pol such as Bill Richardson, the politically ambitious Governor of New Mexico whose main claim to fame is that he could not get the streets plowed after a recent snow storm hit his state, would know that Hillary Clinton is going to be the Democratic Presidential candidate in 2008—period, end of story.
Yet here he is, announcing the formation of yet another Committee to Yadda-Yadda-Yadda:
"I am taking this step because we have to repair the damage that's been done to our country over the last six years…. Our reputation in the world is diminished, our economy has languished, and civility and common decency in government has perished."
I will go on record here and say that as highly as they may think of themselves, there is not a declared or undeclared Democratic candidate, Mr. Richardson included, who has a chance of beating Hillary for the nomination.
Not "Fighting Joe" Biden, nor our own "Senator Forehead"—Chris Dodd—or the earnest John Edwards, the curiously bloated Al Gore, the humorless John Kerry, the frighteningly incompetent Dennis Kucinich, or the I-don't-know-enough-about-him-to-precede-his-name-with-a-remark Tom Vilsack.
Not even—and I say this strictly as a matter of political reality—Barack Obama has a chance to win the nomination, although I would put money on Obama to be Hillary's Vice Presidential candidate, which is, I imagine, what the current the posturing is about.
As for the Republicans, I'd be likewise willing to bet Mitt Romney is the candidate in 2008. Not for nothing, but Bill Clinton and George Bush before him were each terrific fundraisers and former Governors. Plus I hear Mitt gets people excited...and this is from people who don't usually get excited about politicians.
Unfortunately, when it comes to the chances for my dog Lucy, I must tread lightly on these pages, for while I admire her stance on Mandatory Dog Treats for All, I must admit the rest of her platform is pretty thin.
Still, Lucy has promised to flesh out her positions on Iraq, global warming, energy independence and tax-code reform…so long as I give her more treats, and keep scratching that itch.
Jeff Matthews
I Am Not Making This Up
© 2007 Jeff Matthews
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- Its_strange said...
Maybe we can keep a running acount of how Wallstreet donates money to all ? ....
I'm hoping Hillary gets the Dem nod. I want to read , hear and feel the hate many will have for her. It will not matter what her views are.
- Lee_D said...
Much of the world can certainly hope that Lucy stands a better chance than Brownback. However, one of the most powerful forces in American life has been left out of the electoral equation: Oprah. It is not Ms Clinton she is supporting. If Oprah can make and break authors (and publishers), is there really still room to hope Oprah cannot make and break presidential candidates?
- Ryan said...
You taking bets?
I'll be surprised if Clinton wins the nomination.
- Its_strange said...
I gotta question for you all..Will you be voting for ( pick a name, any name ) because you agree with them or because they agree with you ? .....What would you do if no one ran and you had to write in a name ? Would you vote to lead yourself or would you vote to be lead ? .......Something very strange going on today..I mean after 9/11 Bush came to NYC and told the world we were going to get the people responsible for the 3,000 dead. He was given high marks for his " leadership" ...But who needed to be told what we needed to do ? Who needed "leadership" after Bin Laden killed the 3,000 ? ......Well i'm going to take my 1/2 high school education and i'm going to watch wallstreet and all its lawyers , CFAs and TV talking heads react to another contest for power ....I don't mean to be rude but i will bet most will just follow the word of thier hero , thier alphe male...Most will stop thinking and just repeat the thoughts of others...
- TheColonel said...
I may be a peasant, but I am getting tired of being "ruled" by Ivy League grads.
My feeling is that the Ivy League types are completely out of touch.
- BelowTheCrowd said...
My cats Clio and Chaos endorse Lucy on behalf of west coast non-humans.
- Its_strange said...
NYTimes has a story about hedge fund money finding its way into the political system. ...I think it would be great if this blog had a running account or link to a running account of the wallstreet money showing up in the contest..I don't know, maybe there is a way we can watch the money without getting into a fight over this guy or that girl..Maybe Jeff can link this blog to the many schoools out there that will be watching...

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- NASCAR officials are investigating a physical altercation involving team owner Richard Childress and driver Kyle Busch in the garage area following Saturday's Truck series race at Kansas Speedway.
According to a member of a Truck team who asked not to be identified, Childress took off his jewelry before approaching Busch in the garage area and struck him with his fist.
The two were separated, traded insults and then Childress grabbed Busch in a headlock and struck him again before the incident was broken up.
The crew member said Childress initiated the incident.
Officials with Busch and Richard Childress Racing both declined to comment on the incident.
Sara Peters, the wife of Truck series drivers Timothy Peters, posted a message on her Facebook account indicating Childress had struck Busch after the race. The post was quickly removed.
The cause of Childress' frustration was likely tied to the conclusion of the race, during which one of Childress' drivers, Joey Coulter, and Busch bumped each other battling for fifth place on the final lap.
Coulter ended up with the position but on the cool-down lap Busch ran into the right side of Coulter's truck.
"I learned a ton (riding) behind (Busch) and I know why those guys keep saying what they do. That was really awesome racing him," Coulter said after the race.
"I hate we got together on the last lap. I had never gotten tight next to somebody so I was underneath him expecting to get loose and I get tight and we kind of got together."
In interviews on pit road, in the media center or on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio following the race, Coulter indicated no animosity toward Busch over the incident.
Busch and Childress' Sprint Cup driver, Kevin Harvick, were both placed on probation following a post-race incident on pit road at Darlington, S.C., last month.


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The Dallas Cowboys have signed fifth-round draft pick Devin Street to a four-year contract.
Street is a receiver from Pittsburgh, where his 202 career receptions are the most in school history. He was the 146th overall pick earlier this month.
With Street signing Friday, the Cowboys have left unsigned only their top three draft picks. All five of their seventh-round draft picks signed during a rookie minicamp last weekend.
Unsigned are first-round pick Zack Martin, the offensive tackle from Notre Dame; second-round pick DeMarcus Lawrence, a defensive end from Boise State; and fourth-round pick Anthony Hitchens, a linebacker from Iowa.
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Obama: Libya attack 'outrageous and shocking'
President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned the "outrageous and shocking attack" that killed four Americans in Libya.
Speaking from the Rose Garden with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by his side, Obama was sharp yet solemn. He vowed to bring justice to the perpetrators of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, while paying tribute to the Americans killed while serving their country.
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"As Americans, let us never, ever forget that our freedom is only sustained because there are people that are willing to fight for it, to stand up for it, and in some cases lay down their lives for it," Obama said. "No acts of terror will shake the resolve of this great nation."
Coming shortly after Republican presidential nomineee Mitt Romney used his comments to issue an extended critique of Obama's foreign policy, Obama focused on praise for those killed, sympathy for their families and and appreciation for the work done by American personnel overseas.
"Today the American people stand united in holding the families of the four Americans in our thoughts and in our prayers," Obama said.
The president praised Chris Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Libya, who was killed in the attack as a "role model to all who worked with him and to the young diplomats who aspire to walk in his footsteps." It's "especially tragic" that Stevens died in Benghazi "because it is a city he fought to save," the president said.
( Also on POLITICO: Chris Stevens, the 'quintessential diplomat')
Obama said the U.S. government will increase security at diplomatic facilities around the world, and that Libyan officials are working to ensure the safety of other U.S. diplomats in the country. The administration will also "work with the Libyan government to bring to justice the killers who attacked our people."
The president's comments came amid reports from some news organizations that Al Qaeda had planned the attack and used protests over an anti-Islam movie as a distraction. National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said that while "[t]here is a lot of press speculation for who did this and why but at this stage it would be premature to ascribe any motive to this reprehensible act."


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Just got back from an appointment with Dr B at his new facility. Well he isnt sure yet if Heidi has a tethered cord or if its just scar tissue from her previous tethered cord surgery and the scar tissue is trapping some nerves. He's requesting some additional MRI's in the prone position to see if the nerves move. if they move its tethered cord if not its just scar tissue. Of course he reccomends surgery for this.
He also recommends she has the dura opened up tonsil resection and duraplasty because the tonsils wont recede as they should have done, in fact the tonsils have herniated further down and she has intractable headaches and other symtoms which just aggrivate chiari symtms. personally not sure about the brain surgery. Her NS according to him cant do whats nessasary but there is someone at UW that can. He has worked at TCI in the past.
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William Carter Collection - PP115
Collection finding aids of Photograph Collections in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Maryland Historical Society Library
ca. 1900-1917
Prints and Photographs Division, Maryland Historical Society
201 W. Monument St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Finding aids created by Katherine Cowan with funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, July 1999
William M. Carter (1880-ca. 1917) was most likely the son of Hiram and Mary Carter. Hiram Carter was a Baltimore Commission Merchant, his firm Carter and Co. located at 10 E. Camden St. From 1889, the family lived at 718 N. Fulton Ave, and William M. first appeared in the Baltimore City Directory at that address in 1897, listed as a student. In 1898, William was listed as a clerk, perhaps in his fathers business, and his profession alternated between clerk and bookkeeper until 1915. Between 1911 and 1915, William M. Carter lived in Waverly at 628 Fairoak Ave. (now 31st St.); in 1916, he became a salesman and moved to 511 Franklin Terrace (now 41st St.). William is said to have died in the flu epidemic of 1916-1917.
Collection Origin
Gift of the Mint Museum of History (Charlotte, N.C.), 1984 (001728).
Scope and Contents
The collection, housed in 2 boxes, consists of 2 photograph albums containing ca. 162 and 444 gelatin silver photoprints, respectively, and just over 500 loose photographs. The photographs in the albums and about 460 of the loose photographs are thought to have been made by William M. Carter in ca. 1900-1917, primarily of Baltimore scenes: buildings (houses, stores, churches, schools, and other public buildings), construction and destruction in the city, bridges, night and winter scenes, landscapes and seascapes, animals, parks (Druid Hill, Patterson, River View, and others), railroads, festivals and sporting events. There are also many unidentified portraits of groups and individuals, including children. Another set of ca. 50 photoprints (gelatin silver, tintype, and albumen prints including cabinet cards and cartes de visite) are studio portraits of unidentified men, women and children.
Very few of the photographs are captioned or dated.
Note: See also PP 22, a related collection of photographs made by William M. Carter, ca. 1906-1917. That collection consists of 238 glass plate and nitrate negatives with 146 modern prints.
The photographs are organized by subject, and arranged in folders according to PP catalog numbers.
Container List
2 Boxes
Box 1: 23 Folders
Box 1, Folder 1
PP115.1-.4 Group portraits of students. 4 items.
PP115.5-.7 Flowers in bloom. 3 items.
PP115.8-.12 Foreign scenes. 5 items.
Box 1, Folder 2
PP115.13-.17 Views of a fort and cannons. 5 items.
PP115.18-.28 Cities at night: Hoboken, H.J., a Baltimore festival, the Washington Monument (Baltimore), fireworks, and a city skyline. 11 items.
Box 1, Folder 3
PP115.29-.44 Washington D.C. 16 items.
Box 1, Folder 4
PP115.45-.61 Sporting events: action shots of baseball, football, pole-vaulting, acrobatics, and swimming. 17 items.
Box 1, Folder 5
PP115.62-.83 Animals: cows, horses, squirrels, deer, elk, chickens, ducks, and dogs. 22 items.
Box 1, Folder 6
PP115.84-.117 Portraits, unidentified. 34 items.
Box 1, Folder 7
PP115.118-.139 Portraits, unidentified, adults and children. 22 items.
Box 1, Folder 8
PP115.140-.161 Portraits, unidentified. 22 items.
Box 1, Folder 9
PP115.162-.189 Group portraits. 28 items.
PP115.190-.191 Photographs of prints: "A Jolly Christmas", and "Well Done Lord Baltimore". 2 items.
Box 1, Folder 10
PP115.192-.197 Destruction and Construction. 6 items.
PP115.198-.199 Monuments. 2 items.
PP115.200-.217 Bridges. 18 items.
Box 1, Folder 11
PP115.218-.231 Winter scenes. 14 items.
PP115.232-.235 Railroad scenes. 3 items.
Box 1, Folder 12
PP115.236-.251 Fishing, shipping, and ships. 16 items.
Box 1, Folder 13
PP115.252-.272 Festivals and events: human flag, Flag Day, hot air ballooning, decorated buildings and streets, parades, "Great is Baltimore", floats, crowds. 21 items.
Box 1, Folder 14
PP115.273-.301 Scenic views: streets, towns, cities, skylines, industries; particularly Baltimore. 29 items.
Box 1, Folder 15
PP115.302-.341 Buildings: houses, stores, public buildings, churches, and schools. 40 items.
Box 1, Folder 16
PP115.342-.370 Parks: Druid Hill Park, Patterson Park, River View Park, and others. 29 items.
Box 1, Folder 17
PP115.371-.381 Landscapes and seascapes. 11 items.
Box 1, Folder 18
PP115.382-.415 Landscapes and seascapes. 34 items.
Box 1, Folder 19
PP115.416-.459 Landscapes and seascapes. 44 items.
Box 1, Folder 20
PP115.460-471 Studio portraits, unidentified. 12 items.
Box 1, Folder 21
PP115.472-.480 Studio portraits, unidentified. 9 items.
Box 1, Folder 22
PP115.481-.500 Studio portraits, unidentified. 20 items.
Box 1, Folder 23
PP115.501-.508 Studio portraits, unidentified. 8 items.
Box 2: 2 Albums
28 x 39 cm. without cover, by William M. Carter, with ca. 162 photographs (gelatin silver prints). Scenic views of Baltimore area, festivals, portraits, winter scenes, and houses.
26 x 32 cm. with leather cover, by William M. Carter, with ca. 444 photographs (gelatin silver prints). Animals, parks, portraits, Baltimore city, houses, festivals, and scenic views. © 2001 Maryland Historical Society - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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yaco wrote:Angliru wrote:yaco wrote:Jagartrott wrote:movingtarget wrote:I don't think that is what they are arguing. They are saying that other riders do the same as Gerrans without the same level of hostile criticism.
Please name a few. Can't think of many myself. In fact, I can't think of any winner of big races that did so like Gerrans in recent years.
Seriously - Gerrans attacked with Nibali on the Poggio in his MSR win in 2012, and then Cancellara bridged up to the pair - So Gerrans was one of three riders out of 200 to attack, but yet still a wheel-sucker - It looks bad for the other 197 riders - LBL in 2014 - Gerrans was dropped on the last climb, and it was only inspiring riding from Weening, who got Gerrans back to the reduced peleton - You can hardly wheel suck if you can't get up the climb.
Facts hurt.
I really wouldn't give Gerran's any more credit in that instance other than being attentive and having the ability to jump on Nibali's wheel. I don't recall him spending anytime in the wind other than when he chased to get with Vincenzo. Nibali was on the front until Fabian joined them. Gerrans only time in the wind was chasing Nibali,
the very brief moment when an effort was made to make Gerrans pull through which lasted a second or two and his jump to finish and victory. That is my recollection and it could be inaccurate.
I repeat facts hurt a narrative - Gerrans won by attacking on the Poggio or being able to follow Nibali's attack - It was lucky that Cancellara bridged over and put his diesel engine to work - It was won in the same way by Kwiatkovski - Three man breakaway on the Poggio with Sagan playing the Cancellara role.


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We put the original Aquapac and Overboard cases for iPhone 4 through the car wash and into the deep end, so what could we do with Aquapac for iPad 2 and the new Overboard Pro Sport for iPhone? Well, Rene and I had some Amazing Case-style ideas. However, putting the waterproof Acquapac for iPad and Overboard for iPhone through the dishwasher just didn't sound cool. You know what's cool? Putting them head to head in a Bond boat bash!
Do we expect the cases to leak? No, TiPb TV viewers, we expect them to die!
Giveaway: We're giving away one of each case! To enter, just leave a comment below telling us which of these two cases you prefer, Overboard Pro Sport for iPhone or Aquapac for iPad 2, and where you'd like to use them -- beach, bath, shower, hot tub, high speed boat chase with a super hot Bond girl (or guy!)!
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The Archive is sad to report that journalist Mike Wallace passed away last night, on April 7, 2012 at the age of 93. Wallace suffered from heart problems in recent years and retired from his long-time role as a regular correspondent on 60 Minutes in 2006. He was producer Don Hewitt's first hire at 60 Minutes in 1968 and contributed to the program for 40 years, conducting occasional interviews even beyond his retirement.
Here are some text and video selections from his 1998 Archive interview:
On Don Hewitt hiring him on 60 Minutes and developing the show's format:
On selecting stories for 60 Minutes:
On what makes a great interview:
A great interview comes from a chemistry of confidentiality. If the interviewer can establish that chemistry of confidentiality with the interviewee, if he or she has done sufficient research, and I mean a lot of research which will make the interviewee respect the interviewer … If the interviewer listens and picks up things – if he's done enough research, he always will pick up because he or she knows what the next question should be. You can get interviews with honey and sometimes with vinegar and there are those who do it both very, very well.
60 Minutes will dedicate a special program to Wallace next Sunday, April 15th.
Watch Mike Wallace's full Archive interview here, and read his obituary in the New York Times.


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In the first half of the program, the University of Indianapolis Women's Chorus will offer sacred selections by Gabriel Fauré, David Conte, and Pablo Casals, as well as a folk song and a spiritual. The men of the Glee Club will respond with a Sacred Harp arrangement and three spirituals. The second part of the program includes a special rendition by the women of Smokey Robinson's "Get Ready" and several love songs by the men, including "Kiss the Girl" and "Landlord, Fill the Flowing Bowl." The two choral groups will join forces to sing four sections from Schubert's lovely, tuneful Mass in G.
The University of Indianspolis Women's Choir is directed by Professor Paul Krasnovsky, and the Glee Club is led by Wabash Music Department Chair, Larry Bennett. The accompanist for the women is Maureen Walton, and the Glee Club pianist is Cheryl Everett. Violinist Laura Deaton and cellist Matt Williams will also perform with the Women's Chorus. The joint concert is sponsored by the Wabash College Music Department. It is free and open to the public.


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Buttermilk Cake with Blackberries
Buttermilk cake with blackberries – Buttermilk makes the cake extra moist and delicious, and blackberries pack all the vitamins. Easy baking recipe.
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1 cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 1/4 cups blackberries
Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 9″ round pan with parchment paper and butter the pan and paper.
Sieve and whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Set the bowl aside.
Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and 2/3 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
Turn the mixer to low speed.
Add in the buttermilk and the dry ingredients in 3 alternating batches, ending with the dry ingredients.
Do not over beat.
Turn off the mixer and use a spatula to fold gently until all the dry ingredients just blended.
Pour into the prepared 9″ pan.
Smooth the top with the spatula.
Scatter the blackberries over the batter and lightly press them in.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar over the top.
Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven. Let it sit for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
Slowly turn out the cake, remove the paper and let the cake cool right side up on a wire rack.
Optional: Serve with whipped cream.
I have been baking up a storm lately and today it continues with this buttermilk cake with blackberries.
Fall is such a great season to bake, as the days get colder, the heat of the oven warms up the room while the aroma fills the crisp air.
And nothing beats a slice of freshly-baked cake, with a cup of tea or coffee while I read through my magazines.
I also love raisin butter cake, pound cake, marble cake, and of course, everyone's favorite madeleine.
Buttermilk is a very new ingredient to me.
I have never used it in my kitchen, well, until this recipe.
Buttermilk is the leftover liquid after the butter is churned.
However, the buttermilk we get at grocery stores is cultured buttermilk, which is made by adding a bacteria culture to low-fat milk or skim (no fat) milk.
In baking, buttermilk is highly prized because it makes baked goods such as cakes moist with a creamy texture, plus it's also low fat.
In the United States, especially in the southern states, buttermilk is widely used in fried chicken as it makes the chicken extra moist and juicy.
Anyway, I was very happy with my first experiment with buttermilk.
This blackberry buttermilk cake turned out moist and delicious and we finished the cake in one day.
It was also very easy to make.
More importantly, this is another recipe that Baby G can enjoy.
The blackberries pack a lot of nutrition and vitamin C that he needs.
For cakes made with buttermilk, it's best to serve it on the same day.
You might keep it overnight.
If the cake is left out at room temperature, it might turn moldy beyond the second day.
So, do not keep this cake over two days.
Anyway, if you try this buttermilk cake with blackberries, I am pretty sure it won't last very long because of its wonderful taste!
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Landmark Hotel
Sister hotel to the ever-popular Landmark Plaza Hotel, the Landmark Hotel offers good-sized, well-maintained rooms with well-appointed bathrooms. The Landmark Hotel is constantly busy with guests from all over the world, its popularity helped by its proximity to the main business, banking and shopping areas of Dubai.
The Landmark offers internet access at its own cyber café, along with straightforward pool and health club facilities, including saunas, a steam room and a gym.
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Back in January I explored the Boronda-De Angulo Loop and thought it would be fitting to return to Boronda Ridge during the short spring period of green. Boronda Ridge rises steeply from the ocean with magnificent vistas of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding terrain. It's one of the most amazing spots in all of Big Sur. The trail also provides an efficient access point to the central part of the Coast Ridge Road and Marble Peak, with its suburb views of the interior Ventana. I view Boronda Ridge as Stone Ridge's little sister. While Stone Ridge tops out at over 4,800 ft at the summit of Twin Peak, Boronda ridge reaches just over 3,000 feet at the summit of Timber Top. Despite its lower vertical, Boronda Ridge rises more steeply immediately from the ocean with truly impressive relief on the lower part of the ridge. From a vista at 1,500 feet above sea level, the topography is so steep that it's almost as if you could dive into the ocean! The amazing views on Boronda are virtually non-stop owing to the fact that the ridge crest is almost entirely devoid of vegetation other than grass. The ridge culminates in an elegant arm at the upper part of the ridge. This photogenic rounded arm is separated by deep canyons of oak and redwood with the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean shimmering below. It's truly a remarkable spot and one of my favorite spots along the Big Sur Coast. The top of Boronda Ridge is a peaklet known as Timber Top, with a camping area (no water) and more phenomenal views. Boronda Ridge also provides efficient access to the middle section of the Coast Ridge Road (a gravel road closed to public vehicles). Boronda Ridge also provides efficient access to the middle section of the Coast Ridge Road (a gravel road closed to public vehicles). Heading north from Timber Top, the road passes through more grassy meadows as it gradually descends to the Ventana Inn at Big Sur. To the south, the road gradually gains elevation in a predominantly chaparral and pine forest environment with plenty of interior and coastal vistas along the way. The road skirts Michael's Hill and then has a dip, followed by an ascent and another dip before the final climb to near the broad summit of Anderson Peak. Anderson Peak itself is property of the federal government and contains some buildings, aviation equipment and weather sensors. The summit area is surrounded by fencing and is closed, but fortunately Marble Peak (of nearly the same height) is only a half mile beyond. In fact, Marble Peak arguably has the better 360 degree view because it is more of a pinnacle. Running down the road from Anderson Peak, turn off just past a sign that says "Marble Peak" and briefly take a trail cuts through a brush tunnel. Near the crest of the ridge, leave the trail and take use paths traversing grass on the west side of Marble Peak until you're almost beneath the summit. From here, a virtually brush free route to the summit presents itself. Marble Peak has excellent views of the interior Ventana Wilderness. Looking north is an excellent view of the rugged ridge from Kandlbinder to La Ventana to Ventana Double Cone. To the south is Cone Peak, Twin Peak, Mining Ridge, and the Lost Valley. To the east is Junipero Serra Peak, Black Cone and the upper drainage of the South Fork Big Sur River. All told, it's about 7.5 miles each way from the Timber Top to the summit of Marble Peak for a 15 mile roundtrip. Combined with the 6 miles round trip to Timber Top up Boronda Ridge, the route becomes a 21 miles total. The extension to Marble Peak is an excellent way to tack on some miles on relatively fast runnable road, but still enjoy grand views along the way.
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Such a joy to find your blog! I lived in pick valley off coast ridge for a few years- 'micheals hill' on the topo map. I ran, horse backed and backpacked much of this area- lost valley, Indian valley and pick valley were in my back yard and seeing your pics makes me nostalgic! Thank you !!
Does this trail have good water sources?
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jptnnr necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 79 diseños de 28 diseñadores freelance.
Comvigo, Inc. is an established brand for internet filter software. Comvigo has over 70,000 users in over 70 countries.
Internet filters are software installed by employers and parents to prevent unwanted web surfing. Unwanted web surfing includes time wasting activities, and to sites that are inappropriate to children.
Bloqer is a new brand we are rolling out for PC, Android, and iPhone.
Small Business
Divisions of Large Companies
We would like a logo for our new brand "BLOQER". The word bloqer implies "to block", and the root word "bloq" literally means "to block" in many major languages.
BLOQER software will be used on PC's, Android Phones, and iPhones.
We have no preconceived notions about how the logo should look, that is why we are doing this design contest. We know we are engineers, not designers.
We do know that we have to be able to convert the logo into an icon. the icon shape and icon color should be distinctive as it will be on Android, and iPhone, so it should be something fairly simple. Also, we have not created a color scheme for this brand, so we are open on colors. It is possible to invoke an image of a lock, as "block" and "lock" are often used interchangeably, and imply similar things (not mandatory, just a thought).
We need your help! We can't wait to see what you come up with! Please surprise us....
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Next Episode of Conan is
Season 2019 / Episode 28 and airs on 19 March 2019 03:00
The biggest celebrities, the hottest musical guests, the craziest sketches... and Andy Richter, to boot? Yes, some would say Conan O'Brien's talk show on TBS has everything a late night viewer could want.
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Jack Nicholson in The Shining
Could there be a scarier dad than one who terrorizes his wife and son, chasing them through a scary old hotel with an axe? Certainly not if that dad is a fierce Jack Nicholson.
Faye Dunaway in Mommie Dearest
Though never supernaturally scary, Faye Dunaway is awfully frightening as Joan "No Wire Hangers, Ever!" Crawford in this 1981 adaptation of Christina Crawford's autobiography.
Terry O'Quinn in The Stepfather
After murdering one family, Terry O'Quinn—later known as Lost's John Locke—takes up with another, and eventually tries to kill them as well.
Macaulay Culkin in The Good Son
Adorable moppet Macaulay Culkin turned fearsome in the silly 1993 movie The Good Son, playing a kid prone to murdering for fun.
Rose Ross in Mother's Day
In this trashy bit of fun from 1980, Rose Ross plays the mother to two psychopathic sons—whom she directs to commit violent crimes. In other relative news: She's got a crazy sister.
Piper Laurie in Carrie
As the mother of a telekinetic, angry teen, Piper Laurie doesn't have it great to begin with in Carrie. The fact that she's abusive and thinks her daughter is possessed doesn't help things, though.
Betsy Palmer in Friday The 13th
As hopefully the entire world knows by now, Jason Vorhees is not the killer in the original Friday The 13th—it's his psycho mother, out for revenge on the camp counselors who let her son die. Or did he?
David "Shark" Fralick in Uncle Sam
He's not really your relative, but the title character of 1996's funny-scary movie Uncle Sam could be somebody's. America's, maybe?
Stella Stevens in The Granny
A hilariously campy mid-'90s trashfest, The Granny is about a grandmother who rises from the dead to kill her family so they can't inherit her money.
It's Alive
This silly 1974 movie features a monster baby who was deformed by prescription drugs, then tries to kill his family.


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Soft Plastic
Soft-plastic fishing lures come in all shapes, sizes and colors. With this many styles, it's easy to say that there is no other bait category that's more versatile or catches so many different species. From swimbaits designed for umbrella rigs to crawfish to jig trailers to good old "plastic worms," chances are that if there's a fish in that water, there's a soft-plastic bait that will catch it. We've got soft plastics for bass, walleyes, crappie, bluegill, pike and just about everything else!


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Women's Tennis
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Tuesday's Tennis Camp Cancelled Due To Weather
BOULDER - For the second day in a row, weather has forced the cancellation of Colorado's tennis camp. Due to safety concerns with wet courts, Tuesday's camp has been cancelled. Nicole Kenneally, CU's former head coach, said coaches will be ready at 8 a.m. on Wednesday if campers would like to get an extra hour in prior to the scheduled start of 9 a.m. Friday has already been added as a make-up day for the camp.
Tennis Camp Cancelled On Monday Due To Rain
BOULDER - The University of Colorado's tennis camp hosted at CU's South Campus Tennis Complex has been cancelled for Monday due to rain. It will resume at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday will now be added as a make-up day.
Buffs In Good Hands With Steinberg As Head Coach
Steinberg comes to CU with high praise from the tennis community
CU Names Steinberg Women's Tennis Head Coach
Former Kansas State Head Coach Was This Spring's Central Region Coach of the Year
Six Buffs Earn Pac-12 All-Academic Honors
SAN FRANCISCO – Six Colorado tennis players earned Pac-12 All-Academic honors on Tuesday. It was the most the team has had earn all-academic honors from a conference since six were named to the Big 12 All-Academic team in 2002.
BOULDER—University of Colorado women's tennis coach Nicole Kenneally, who has been at the reins of the Buffalo program for the last 19 seasons, announced Monday her intention to retire from coaching.


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Tiles of Infinity - Infinite Geometric Patterns
The Geometry of Fun
- Foam magnetic shapes based on Penrose Tiles
- Contains 100 tiles in blue and yellow
- Recommended for kids ages 4 and up
In the real world, very infrequently is there just one way to solve a puzzle. But most of the puzzles we give our kids are exactly that. Give them a puzzle that makes them think outside that cardboard box with these Tiles of Infinity.
The Tiles of Infinity are actually small Penrose tiles, "a pair of shapes that tile the plane only aperiodically," according to Wolfram Alpha. Whether or not you recognize the name, you'll recognize the patterns they make from inlaid floors and kaleidoscopes. The golden ratio is built into their measurements, too, so you may recognize patterns from nature.
Made from foam and with magnets on the back, Tiles of Infinity are a tactile way to get children into the underlying fundamentals of math. Even if they can't actually express them, kids will begin to comprehend the concepts as they manipulate striking patterns over and over again.
Product Specifications
- For ages 4 and up
- WARNING - SMALL PARTS - Not intended for children under 3 years of age
- Magnetic Penrose Tiles encourage children to play with patterns
- Teaches kids fundamental mathematical concepts hands-on
- Contains 100 pieces in blue and yellow (50 kite and 50 dart)
- Comes in a silicone pouch with a wrist strap
- Use them on the fridge, white boards, or any other magnetic surface
- Materials: foam, magnets
- Dimensions: each tile is 1/3" thick
- Weight: 4 oz.


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There's no stopping it now. And when I say "it," I mean the figurative WWE bus roaring down the road to Miami and WrestleMania. Tonight we'll find out who CM Punk will face on wrestling's biggest stage thanks to a 10-man battle royal with everyone who didn't win the Elimination Chamber matches Sunday night. Raw is live from the Target Center in Minneapolis.
We join this one a few minutes in thanks to some technical issues at SLAM! Wrestling South. Eve Torres is getting tons of boos from the fans as she attempts to explain the kiss she shared with John Cena a week ago. She says they've been friends for a long time, but Cena fires back that because of her, he lost a great friend in Zack Ryder - he lost a broski for a hoeski. The fans like that one. Cena wonders why she didn't just wait and kiss The Rock since both of them are scandalous bitches. That comment reduces Eve to tears, and when Cena tries checking on her, she goes for another kiss. Cena escapes, quipping that he is disease-free and would like to keep it that way, while referees are left to escort Eve back up the ramp.
The Undertaker watches clips of both his recent confrontations with Triple H and their match at WrestleMania XXVII in the world's spookiest video room. He promises to write the end to Triple H's story tonight.
In case you're wondering, #hoeski is trending on Twitter right now.
Match 1 – Sheamus vs. Mark Henry
Yes, Henry is currently suspended on SmackDown by order of GM Teddy Long, but John Laurinaitis is allowing him to compete on Raw, probably as a favor for Henry's support last night. Sheamus holds his own in a very straightforward affair, looking to seal the deal with the Brogue Kick. Henry dodges it (no, really!) and gets Sheamus up for the World's Strongest Slam, but the Great White escapes the danger and connects with the Brogue Kick to finish this one.
Laurinaitis tells David Otunga that all the people are talking about him, Mr. Excitement. Long drops by for business, not pleasure. He wants the WWE Universe to decide which of them should be running both shows, but Laurinaitis replies that he only cares about what the Board of Directors thinks. After a few more pleasantries, they agree to settle their conflict on this particular evening by having Otunga take on someone from the SmackDown roster. Long gets the last word, telling Otunga that his bow tie makes him look like Pee-Wee Herman's fairy godmother. Stay up!
Match 2 – R-Truth and Kofi Kingston vs. Epico and Primo
Kingston gets a hot tag and starts flying all over the ring. The tag team champs get some distraction help from their manager Rosa, but it turns out to be ineffective. As Truth neutralizes Epico on the outside, Kofi ducks out of a Backstabber and pins Primo with the Trouble In Paradise. Jerry Lawler asks rhetorically if a tag team title shot could be in Truth and Kingston's future. Why not? It's not like the WWE has tons of tag teams competing for the honor.
Ron Simmons is officially announced as the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. I can think of only one appropriate comment: Damn! Backstage, Josh Mathews talks to Chris Jericho, who calls what happened to him at Elimination Chamber a travesty. The rules called for competitors to only lose by pinfall or submission, neither of which happened to him. He vows to make everyone in tonight's battle royal understand why it's the end of the world as they know it.
Match 3 – David Otunga vs. Ezekiel Jackson
Looks like Long has selected Jackson to represent his brand. Unfortunately, it proves to be a poor choice when Otunga wins this quick match by pinfall. Laurinaitis can't seem to wipe the smile off his face (thank you Muppets!), and Michael Cole is pretty pleased about the outcome too.
Through the power of video technology, we get a second look at Shawn Michaels talking Undertaker with Triple H last week. Oh, and the Deadman is on his way out to get the answer he wants from The Game.
The newly short-haired Undertaker makes his typically dramatic walk to the ring. He says living with the memories of what Triple H did to him last year at WrestleMania have been a living hell. He can't bear the uncertainty, which is why he challenged Triple H to a rematch. The Deadman never expected The Game to say no, but he says the choice was not Hunter's to make. Undertaker tells Triple H that the two of them are the last of their kind, like it or not. He says they need to end the uncertainty, and that Triple H can't lie to him about it. Naturally, Triple H isn't going to let that kind of talk go without a personal response, and he heads down to the ring. He only gets a few words out before 'Taker cuts him off, calling his excuses pitiful. The COO says he understands how bad 'Taker wants this, but he says his job is now to make sure their era carries on, that the WWE continues to thrive. He has no desire to extinguish the flame of the torch that the Deadman carries. Undertaker asks a clarifying question: Is it bad for business if he's gone or bad for business of Triple H is gone? According to Trips, it's just plain bad for business. The Game sticks to his guns, declaring that he won't be the one to finish the Undertaker's legend. He's almost out of the ring when the Phenom calls him a coward. Oooh, now you done did it. Or maybe not, because Hunter says he sees what 'Taker is trying to do, and it's not going to work. Undaunted, the Deadman tries another tactic, telling Triple H that Michaels was always better than him, and that he knows he can't do something HBK was unable to do. That may have worked, because an angry Game takes off his jacket and tie and returns to the ring. HHH knows he can finish it even though Shawn couldn't, and the fans chant "Prove it." Yep, that did it, as Triple H agrees to the WrestleMania rematch. But Hunter says if they are doing it, they need to go all the way. That means Hell in a Cell.
Match 4 – Daniel Bryan vs. Santino Marella
Bryan's boasts about outlasting five other men in the Elimination Chamber are quickly halted by the slightly more businesslike Marella. He goes for an early Cobra but ends up in the LeBell Lock. The Cobra is out of reach, and Santino is quickly forced to tap out.
Match 5 – Kelly Kelly and Aksana vs. The Bella Twins
I don't watch SmackDown, so this Aksana lady is new to me. I do know the Bellas always have some sweet ring gear. Surprisingly, the Bellas use twin magic to steal a win. Oh wait, that's not surprisng at all. #straightfiller
Cena returns to the ring to talk about WrestleMania and The Rock. A bit of a "Rocky" chant gets going, but Cena says he's just Dwayne now, surrounded by an entourage since he went Hollywood. Cena respects Johnson's success but has beef with him for leaving the WWE. Admitting that his own movies haven't been that great, Cena says at the end of the day, he always stuck around, while The Rock said he would never leave again... and then left. Cena adds that the only reason Johnson returned was to promote Fast Five and launch his Twitter account. In contrast, Cena fights for all of the people who've dreamed about becoming a professional wrestler. He can't wait until April 9, when he's at Raw and Johnson is on a movie set laughing at his stunt double. He's here, he's always been here, and he'll always be here. Cena concludes by saying that The Rock will have to kill him to beat him in Miami.
CM Punk joins the announcers for the battle royal that will determine who faces him at WrestleMania. He's sporting a sports jacket that he got at a thrift shop over his ring gear.
Main Event – The Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes vs. R-Truth vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Wade Barrett vs. The Great Khali vs. The Miz vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Santino Marella vs. Chris Jericho – No. 1 Contender Battle Royal
Khali is the first man out after darn near everyone else teams up to dump him out to the floor. After a commercial break, everyone else is still alive. Miz is the next man out, saving himself temporarily but eventually getting kicked off the apron. The obligatory sequence of various finishers comes next, followed by Santino eliminating Barrett and Truth. Big Show picks up Ziggler and throws him out, where he lands on the two previously eliminated grapplers. Jericho knocks Kofi off the top turnbuckle, so he's out. Jericho, Rhodes and Marella try to team up on Show, hitting moves on the big man while he's on the mat. Jericho tosses Santino out, but he holds on to the top rope and hits Jericho with the Cobra. Sadly, Rhodes eliminates Marella right after his moment of triumph. Show suplexes both of his remaining foes, then throws Rhodes out. He gets Jericho onto the apron only to have Rhodes assist from the floor in pulling him over the top rope. Punk tries to offer his hand to Jericho but has it rebuffed, adding to the tension between the two men who will now officially face off in Miami. See you in seven!
Nick Tylwalk is wondering why the WWE waited until there were six weeks left until WrestleMania before letting John Cena cut that promo on The Rock. Share your thoughts and/or conspiracy theories with Nick on Twitter, on Google+ or by email.


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''This page is about [[Liberty City]] in [[GTA III Era]]. For delivery of [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] see [[Liberty City in GTA 1]]. And for delivery of [[Grand Theft Auto IV | GTA IV]], [[The Lost and Damned ]], [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] y [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars | GTA Chinatown Wars]], see [[Liberty City in GTA IV era]].'' ''
''This page is about [[Liberty City]] in [[GTA III Era]]. For delivery of [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] see [[Liberty City in GTA 1]]. And for delivery of [[Grand Theft Auto IV | GTA IV]], [[The Lost and Damned ]], [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]] y [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars | GTA Chinatown Wars]], see [[Liberty City in GTA IV era]].'' ''
[[File:Liberty_City_in_GTA_3.jpg| 320px | thumb | From top left [[Staunton Island]], the [[Love Media]] building, the Portland lighthouse, [[Bedford Point]], the [[Cedar Ridge Observatory]], the [[Callahan Bridge]] and [[Torrington]].
Revision as of 22:36, 20 May 2010
This page is about Liberty City in GTA III Era. For delivery of Grand Theft Auto 1 see Liberty City in GTA 1. And for delivery of GTA IV, The Lost and Damned , The Ballad of Gay Tony y GTA Chinatown Wars, see Liberty City in GTA IV era.
Liberty City in the GTA III Era plays a major role in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto Advance and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, as well as a secondary role in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The city motto is "the worst place in America, due to the high crime rate in the city.
The city was established in 1798, being "a church, a cow pasture and three houses when the telephone was invented," according to Lazlow. The population of the city in 1998, according to the manual of the game GTA Liberty City Stories, a four million euros. The differences appear in the city between each game, with different interpretations of the city that appears in Grand Theft Auto 1 and GTA IV Era, but are not related to this interpretation.
- 1 City about
- 2 Portland Island
- 3 Staunton Island
- 4 Shoreside Vale
- 5 Geography
- 6 Politics
- 7 Education
- 8 Media
- 9 Sports
- 10 Transport
- 11 Crime
- 12 Role in other games
- 13 Other Residents
- 14 See Also
City about
Liberty City is made up of four islands, with three large islands comprising the city's main boroughs:
Portland Island is based on Brooklyn and Queens
Staunton Island is based on Manhattan
Shoreside Vale, is based on Bronx
The fourth island, known as Portland Rock, is a district of Portland Island. In GTA III, a hidden area of the city popularly known as the Ghost Town appears, although the area can only be reached by flying a Dodo.
Portland Island
Portland Island is the easternmost island of the city and is the city's industrial sector, resembling areas of Brooklyn and Queens. There are several non-industrial districts, in particular the north and west of the island. The island houses a Liberty City Police Department police station and a hospital, called Sweeney General Hospital, in Portland View and a Liberty City Fire Department fire station located in Harwood. The island is the first area accessible to protagonists Claude in GTA III, Mike in GTA Advance and Toni Cipriani in GTA Liberty City Stories, and the only borough accessible in GTA San Andreas. Portland Island also has an elevated commuter train, known as Portland El, transporting residents to three stations in the city. The service, completed in 1930, stops at Baillie Station in Saint Marks, Kurowski Station in Chinatown and Rothwell Station in Hepburn Heights.
- Atlantic Quays is a district to southeast of Portland Island comprised mainly of warehouses and piers.
- Callahan Bridge is the bridge linking Portland Island to Staunton Island with the Portland Island entrance to the bridge is located in Chinatown.
- Callahan Point is an undeveloped district to the southwest of Portland Island.
- Chinatown is a largely commercial district, with areas of industry and residential housing, dominated by the Chinese Triad gang in 2001.
- Harwood is a largely undeveloped district located to the north of Portland Island controlled by the Leone Family in both 1998 and 2001.
- Hepburn Heights is a largely residential district comprised mainly of apartment buildings controlled by the Diablos in 2001.
- Portland Beach is a rocky beach district located to the east of Portland Island, with no businesses or housing.
- Portland Harbor is a dock and shipyard comprised mainly of warehouses and a few docked freighters.
- Portland Rock is a small island located off the east of Portland Island, housing the city's lighthouse.
- Portland View is a small district comprised of both residential housing and commercial businesses.
- Red Light District is a district located to the west of Saint Mark's, the district is the adult entertainment centre of the city, with no residential housing.
- Saint Marks is a largely residential district with a number of businesses located in the area. The district is dominated by the Leone Family in 2001, although the Forelli Family are known to have once had influence in the district.
- Trenton is an industrial district with no residential housing. The area is not controlled by any gang, although senior Leone Family gang member Joey Leone owns a garage in the district.
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Staunton Island
Staunton Island is the middle island of the city, between Portland Island and Shoreside Vale, and is the city's commercial sector, based on Manhattan Island. There are some non-commercial districts in the city, centered in the south of the island. The island houses a Liberty City Police Department City Headquarters in Torrington, a hospital called Carson General Hospital in Rockford and a Liberty City Fire Department station in Aspatria. The island is the second accessible island to the protagonists Claude in GTA III, Mike in GTA Advance and Toni Cipriani in GTA Liberty City Stories.
- Aspatria is a commercial and residential district controlled by the Yakuza in 1998, although by 2000 the gang loses its foothold in the district.
- Bedford Point is the main commercial district of the city, being modeled after Times Square in New York City. Bedford Point is never shown as being under gang control.
- Belleville Park is a park located in the centre of Staunton Island, based off Central Park with one house located in the park. The district also extends to some of the surrounding area. Apparently, it seems as the Yardies have taken over the area.
- Callahan Bridge is the bridge linking Portland Island to Staunton Island. It is based off the Brooklyn Bridge
- Fort Staunton is a large district of Staunton Island being developed by Colombian Cartel front Panlantic Construction Company in 2001. In 1998 the district was a largely residential district ran by the mafia, with a small park and a number of small businesses.
- Liberty Campus is the campus of the Liberty City Community College. The district borders Rockford, Fort Staunton Aspatria and Newport.
- Newport is a commercial and residential district. The Yakuza holds some influence in the district. However, the Uptown Yardies controls the majority of the area.
- Rockford is a commercial district of Staunton Island, with part of the district being re-developed after being destroyed by Toni Cipriani.
- Torrington is a residential and commercial district located to the southeast of Staunton Island controlled entirely by the Yakuza.
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Callahan Point, viewed from Staunton Island
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Shoreside Vale
Shoreside Vale is the western most island of the city and is primarily a residential district, based off the Bronx. The Suburban district does have it's own industrial area, which is located within Pike Creek. The borough houses the city airport, Francis International Airport, a Liberty City Police Department police station and a hospital, called Hope Medical College, both located in Pike Creek, and a Liberty City Fire Department station in Francis International Airport. The island is the last accessible island to the protagonists Claude in GTA III, Mike in GTA Advance and Toni Cipriani in GTA Liberty City Stories.
- Cedar Grove is a suburban residential district housing the richer residents of the city located in the north east of Shoreside Vale, which is controlled entirely by the Colombian Cartel.
- Cochrane Dam is a hydro-electric dam located in the north west of Shoreside Vale. On top of the damn is a freeway whch connects the 2 halves of the island.
- Francis International Airport is the city airport located in the southern half of Shoreside Vale. It is located near a Porter Tunnel entrance/exit and the Shoreside Lift Bridge, indicating it's importance to the city.
- Pike Creek is a business district located in the west of Shoreside Vale. The Yakuza controlled the district in 1998, however, by 2001 the district is free of gang control.
- Upstate an area behind Shoreside Vale.
- Wichita Gardens is a low-wealth residential district on the east side of Shoreside Vale. The district has a number of housing projects and is controlled by the Southside Hoods. Claude resides in the district in 2001. The second Shoreside Vale entry point to the Porter Tunnel is located in the district.
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Liberty City is located in Liberty State, with links to "Upstate" being found in a road tunnel connecting Cedar Grove and Cochrane Dam in GTA Liberty City Stories. The city is also located close to Carcer City, the setting of Manhunt, another Rockstar Games title. The city is relatively flat, with hills only appearing in Portland Island (with Saint Marks) and in Shoreside Vale (with Pike Creek and Cedar Grove). In GTA Advance, however, the city has no hills, although this is due to the limited capacity of the Game Boy Advance.
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A map showing some of the towns located Upstate.
An alleyway in Carcer City as seen in Manhunt
The incline at Saint Mark's as seen in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
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The hills of Pike Creek as seen in Grand Theft Auto III
The Mayor of Liberty City in 2001 is Miles O'Donovan, who won an election against Donald Love after the death of the previous mayor, Roger C. Hole, at the hands of Toni Cipriani in 1998.
Roger C. Hole was elected Mayor of Liberty City in 1992 and during this time proved to be corrupt. Hole, who was being controlled by Forelli Family Don Franco Forelli, caused numerous controversies during his term in office. In 1993, three Russian prostitutes and a construction company manager were caught trying to get a government contract from Hole. In 1995, he was photographed with members of the Forelli Family whilst he was accused of securing drugs for city officials in return for sanitation contracts. Hole was also accused of sleeping with two underage girls. Eventually, his connections with the Forelli Family resulted in his own death in 1998. During his term in office, he raised taxation, reduced public expenditure, increased bureaucratic costs and kept Liberty City in the national news.
An election was then triggered, with businessman Donald Love running against former candidate Miles O'Donovan. Love received help from Salvatore Leone and Toni Cipriani, who campaigned for him, stopped the Forelli Family rigging the election and even attempt to rig the election in Donald's favour. However, after links between Love and the Leone Family were discovered, the people voted in favour of O'Donovan.
O'Donovan came to power by making numerous promises, one of which was to keep the Ferry service and another to improve the state of the Portland El service. By 2000, the ferry service was cancelled and in 2001, the Portland El service had not been improved. O'Donovan, much like Hole, is also corrupt, quickly falling under the influence of Salvatore Leone after being rescued from Massimo Torini and the Sicilian Mafia. O'Donovan, who past includes rumours of corruption, drug abuse and prostitution, also begins to introduce numerous hardware stores into the city, possibly due to his brother being in charge of the Donovan Hardware company. O'Donovan, however, does introduce helicopters for the Liberty City Police Department and in April 2001 promises to revamp the Red Light District.
Mayor Miles O'Donovan in 2001
There are two known educational buildings in the city, a school in the Bedford Point district of Staunton Island and the Liberty City Community College in the Liberty Campus district of Staunton Island. In the beta version of GTA III, a school could also be seen in the Chinatown district of Portland Island, although this was later replaced by the Old School Hall.
The school in Bedford Point only appears in GTA Advance. The school is seen during the mission School's Out when Mike kidnaps Yuka, the niece of Yakuza co-leader Asuka Kasen.
The Liberty City Community College is based at the Liberty Campus district. The college is run by Dean Smegley, with Eric Ershwitz employed at the college as Professor for Contemporary Crime. The college was named the worst in the United States, resulting in Smegley's appointment as Dean and his changing of the colleges program. Smegley, in 2001, announces his plans to abandon the old methods of evaluation and old subjects, planning to replace them with diplomas for new subjects and grading students on how bad they look. The new subjects include: Street cleaning, Processed Agriculture Rotation, Grill Management, Floor cleaning, Restroom Administration, Coatroom Management, Automobile Ignition Circumvention and Pharmaceutical Baking.
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The old school hall in Chinatown in Grand Theft Auto III
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A school in Portland Island (left) in a beta screenshot of Grand Theft Auto III
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Southern block of Liberty Campus in Grand Theft Auto III
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Liberty City Community College in a beta screenshot of Grand Theft Auto III
Liberty City's media is dominated, in 2001, by the Love Media group run by Donald Love, which also controls numerous other businesses across the city. The company owns "900 radio stations, 300 television stations, 4 networks, 3 satellites, [and] 10 senators" according to a Love Media advert.
In 1998, the city had numerous independently owned radio stations: Head Radio, Double Clef FM, Flashback FM, K-JAH, Lips 106, Rise FM, MSX 98, Radio Del Mundo and The Liberty Jam. The city also had a publicly funded station, Liberty City Free Radio. By 2001, the airwaves of the city had changed. Love Media purchased Head Radio, Double Clef FM, Flashback 95.6 and Liberty City Free Radio, replacing the station with Chatterbox FM. A number of stations remain outside the Love Media company: Lips 106, Rise FM, MSX FM (replacing MSX 98) and Game Radio (which replaced The Liberty Jam). Three other radio stations also exist in the city in 2001, although Claude can not listen to them. They are Liberty FM, WLLC 'The Zone' and Liberty Soul FM. Meanwhile, Radio Del Mundo appears to have disappeared from the airwaves.
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Lips 106 logo
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Media Personalities
Print Media
The city's newspaper, the Liberty Tree, is in 1998 privately owned but by 2001 comes under the ownership of the Love Media group. The newspaper has been "promoting family values" for over fifty years. Adam Tedman, a report for the paper, reports that the Liberty Tree won the "Most Absorbent Newsprint Award" at the Cleaning and Tidying Association of America annual awards ceremony. In the same article, Tedman also references that Liberty Tree has a rival in the city, although he does not mentioned the newspaper by name.
Liberty Tree reporters
Liberty City has two known sports teams: the Liberty City Cocks and Liberty City Beavers. The two football/soccer teams play at the Liberty Memorial Stadium in Aspatria. The two are fierce rivals, with Derrick Thackery, in 1992, mentioning a match between the two on WCTR's The Tight End Zone. Another match is played in September 2001, with the Liberty Tree reporting that the Liberty Cocks won 3-0 after a hatrick (three goals) from Iranian striker Ma'am. Fans of the Liberty City Cocks can be seen around the stadium in Aspatria. In 2000/2001, the Vice City Mambas play the Liberty City Cocks, with Mike injuring the Mambas injuring the teams star quarterback.
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Mike injuring the Vice City Mambas star quaterback during Two-Hand Toss
Liberty City has two bridges connecting the three islands in the city: Callahan Bridge (linking Portland Island and Staunton Island) and the Shoreside Lift Bridge (linking Staunton Island to Shoreside Vale).
Callahan Bridge, also known as West Port Bridge, is a four lane suspension bridge finished sometime after 1998, when construction was almost completed. The bridge links the Chinatown district of Portland Island to the Newport district of Staunton Island. In 2001 the bridge was partially destroyed when the Colombian Cartel kidnapped the Oriental Gentleman, planting a bomb to kill the LCPD officers transporting him, Claude and 8-Ball to Portland Island.
The Shoreside Lift Bridge is a four lane lift bridge, resembling the Henry Hudson bridge connecting Manhattan to the Bronx in New York City. In 1998, Toni Cipriani has to wait for a strike to end before using the bridge, whilst in 2001 Claude is forced to wait until a mechanical problem is fixed.
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Callahan Bridge, as viewed from Staunton Island
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The damaged Callahan Bridge, as viewed from Portland Island
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Callahan Bridge under construction in 1998, viewed from Portland Island
Road Tunnels
Porter Tunnel is an underground and underwater road tunnel connecting the cities three boroughs. The tunnel may be based on the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel or the Big Dig in Boston. The tunnel has four lanes, apart from the exit at Staunton Island, which only has two lanes. The tunnel entry/exit points include Harwood (in Portland Island), Rockford (in Staunton Island), and Francis International Airport and Wichita Gardens (both in Shoreside Vale). Construction for the tunnel begins in 1998, however, numerous delays see the tunnel finally open in October 2001, with Claude having to wait for the tunnel to be fully constructed.
A second road tunnel is located on Shoreside Vale, with entry points at Cedar Grove and Cochrane Dam. The tunnel is inaccessible in GTA III and GTA Advance, although in GTA Liberty City Stories the tunnel is accessible. The tunnel also branches off, leading to "Upstate", although this is blocked off.
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The Portland Island entrance of the Porter Tunnel at Harwood
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The Staunton Island entrance of the Porter Tunnel at Rockford
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One of the Shoreside Vale entrances of the Porter Tunnel at Francis International Airport
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One of the Shoreside Vale entrance of the Porter Tunnel at Wichita Gardens
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The road tunnel leading to Upstate
Toni Cipriani driving a van down one of the old subway tunnels in 1998 from Bringing the House Down
Trains and Subways
Portland El
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The Portland El (electric line) is an elevated train service running on Portland Island, connecting the Saint Marks, Chinatown and Hepburn Heights districts. The system, introduced in 1930, is not connected to the cities subway system. The three stations are Baillie Station (in Saint Marks), Kurowski Station (in Chinatown) and Rothwell Station (in Hepburn Heights).
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The inter-borough subway system is an underground system linking the three boroughs of the city. The subway stations are located at the border of the Red Light District/Chinatown in Portland Island, at Liberty Campus and Bedford Point in Staunton Island, and Francis International Airport in Shoreside Vale. Liberty City had, at some point, another subway system, which was abandoned after the construction of the new subway. Toni Cipriani uses an old subway entrance to destroy Fort Staunton in Bringing the House Down.
Ferry Service
Liberty City had, until sometime prior to 2000, a ferry service running between Portland Island and Staunton Island, with docks located in Harwood and Rockford. The ferry service was canceled by Miles O'Donovan, despite his promise to maintain the service. In 1998, workers across the city went on strike to protect the ferry service, which was eventually replaced by the Callahan Bridge and Porter Tunnel.
Liberty City has, in 2001, a rampant crime rate and is known as the "worst place in America" because of this. The main problem for the city is the organised crime, and in particular the problem of gangs. The city has also had problems with specific individuals, namely Carl Johnson in 1992, Toni Cipriani in 1998, Mike in 2000/2001 and Claude in 2001. The Liberty Tree and radio stations document the criminal acts occurring in the city and the resulting consequences. These include the Liberty City Police Department introducing helicopters, paramedics threatening to go on strike and prosecuting criminals (such as Salvatore Leone between 1998 and 2001).
According to the FBI, residents of Liberty City "were 38% less likely to be a victim of a violent crime than the rest of the nation, unless those crimes included mugging, murder, car jacking or assault". Whilst the Liberty Tree reports that between 2000 and 2001 "part I" offenses (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, grand theft auto and arson) went up 11%. They also report that "Violent Offenses (Murder, Rape, Robbery, and Aggravated Assault) are up 73% and murder has increased four fifths from last year's 23% of what it had been previously". In a second article, the Liberty Tree also reports that car jackings increased by 80%. Francis International Airport is also described as "a center for Smuggling".
Gang Control and Activity
Liberty City was, until 1998, primarily controlled by three Mafia families: the Leone Family, the Forelli Family and the Sindacco Family. During 1998 Toni Cipriani, of the Leone Family, weakened the Forelli and Sindacco families to the extent that they were forced to give up the territories they held in the city. Many new gangs entered the city: the Liberty City Triads, Colombian Cartel, Yakuza, Diablos, Southside Hoods and Uptown Yardies.
Portland Island
The Forelli Family, in 1986, is shown to have some influence in Saint Mark's, holding an important meeting about the future of Tommy Vercetti in the districts bistro. The Leone Family, in 1992, are shown to have influence in Saint Mark's (where the family's Don, Salvatore Leone, resides) and in the Red Light District (where Luigi's Sex Club 7 is located). In 1998, the setting of GTA Liberty City Stories, shows the Leone Family having control of Saint Marks, Harwood and Chinatown. The Sindacco Family are shown to have control of the Red Light District and Hepburn Heights, whilst the Forelli Family have no district under their control. Toni Cipriani begins to attack the Forelli and Sindacco families and their businesses, pushing the Sindacco Family out of the Red Light District and Hepburn Heights, and stopping them pushing in on Chinatown. Toni manages to force the Forelli and Sindacco families out of Portland Island. However, Salvatore and Toni are then forced to leave for Staunton Island, allowing the Triads to take over Chinatown and the Diablos to take over Hepburn Heights. In 2001, the Leone Family have lost their control of the Red Light District, although they still have influence in the district. Other than this, however, no other territory changes.
Staunton Island
On Staunton Island, the Forelli Family are shown, in 1998, as holding the Fort Staunton, Newport and Belleville Park districts, whilst the Sindacco Family had control of the Torrington district. The Yakuza also have influence in the district, with the Big Shot Casino. Toni Cipriani then begins to attack the two Mafia families on Staunton Island, forcing the Sindacco Family out of Torrington, before forcing the Forelli Family out of Newport and Belleville Park. Toni's actions allow the Uptown Yardies to take Newport, although Toni later has to hold off an attack from the Sindacco Family. Later on, on orders from Donald Love, Toni destroys the Fort Staunton district, forcing the Forelli Family out of Staunton Island. Salvatore is later arrested and taken to the police station in Pike Creek on Shoreside Vale, and Toni follows him. This allows the Uptown Yardies to maintain their stronghold in Newport, and allows the Yakuza to take over Torrington and Aspatria. By 2001, the Colombian Cartel take over the Fort Staunton district, which is being redeveloped by the Cartel front Panlantic Construction Company.
Shoreside Vale
On Shoreside Vale, in 1998, the Forelli Family are shown to hold the Wichita Gardens district whilst the Colombian Cartel hold Cedar Grove. The Yakuza are also shown as holding Pike Creek. Toni Cipriani, on orders from Salvatore Leone, helps the Southside Hoods take control of Wichita Gardens. The Colombian Cartel, in 2000/2001, are shown as taking Francis International Airport with Cisco, the Cartel Boss, basing himself at the airport. By 2001, however, the Cartel lose their influence at the airport and the Yakuza lose their influence in Pike Creek.
Role in other games
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Liberty City appears twice and is mentioned on a number of occasions during Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, including being the setting for the introduction to the game, with Forelli Family Don Sonny Forelli and mobster Harry and Lee inside Marco's Bistro and discussing what to do with Tommy Vercetti. Sonny Forelli appears inside Marco's Bistro again during An Old Friend. The district of Harwood is also referred to during the game, and in particular during the games climax, Keep Your Friends Close..., with Sonny referring to Vercetti as "The Harwood Butcher".
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Liberty City appears in The Introduction DVD and during the mission Saint Mark's Bistro, as well as being mentioned on a number of occasions during Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The Introduction DVD shows shows the games protagonist Carl Johnson attempting to steal cars in the Red Light District and later receiving a phone call from his brother Sweet Johnson regarding his mothers death whilst in the city. After arriving back in Los Santos for his mothers funeral, he asked by Ryder when he will be returning to Liberty City. Carl Johnson tells Salvatore Leone that he worked for Salvatore's son Joey in Liberty City to gain Salvatore's trust during the mission Freefall. The mission Saint Mark's Bistro involves Carl Johnson returning to Liberty City to perform a hit at Marco's Bistro. Hidden code in the game proves that a 100% accesable Liberty City was created, and it is unknown why Rockstar chose to remove it.


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Groom Energy Solutions has named ESS, a provider of Environmental, Health and Safety software, an emerging leader among enterprise carbon accounting (ECA) system providers.
In a new report, "Enterprise Carbon Accounting: An Analysis of Organization-Level Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting and a Review of Emerging GHG Software Products," the energy technology company identified ESS as a market leader based on strength of product/technology, number of customer deployments, financial strength, and corporate vision.
"We want to help CIOs, CFOs, directors of EH&S and sustainability, and consultants understand the drivers for GHG/carbon emissions tracking, calculation, and reporting and to identify software vendors who can help meet those challenges," said Paul Baier, vice president for Consulting at Groom Energy Solutions. "ESS is clearly a leader in the ECA space as well as the EH&S sustainability software market."
Groom Energy Solutions estimates that the number of organizations implementing ECA software solutions will quadruple by 2012. The report says, "As investors, customers, employees, communities, and governments insist on more accurate carbon emission data, organizations are beginning to track carbon emissions as rigorously as they track revenue and expenses. Just as organizations purchased financial accounting software to automate their process of financial data management, they will similarly invest in ECA software to automate the process of carbon data management."
"We've been at the forefront of air emissions and GHG/carbon data management," said Robert Johnson, president and chief executive officer of ESS. "Now the ECA market is heating up and a growing number of firms are selecting ESS solutions—including a Fortune 50 energy company and a major international power utility, just since the report was published."


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"An Unexpected Christmas"
Dinner theatre presented by Northwoods Performing Arts. Tickets available at Seeber's Drugstore in Newport or by calling (208) 448-1294. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Dates and menus include: Nov. 30, Gala Night, Garlic Prime Rib Dinner by Skeyes the Limit; Dec. 1, Smoked Sirloin Steak Dinner by Owen's Catering; Dec. 4 and 6, Herb Roasted Chicken by River Catering by Darcie; Dec. 7 and 8, Baron of Beef Roll-ups Dinner by Skeyes the Limit.
- Where:
- Circle Moon Theater , Highway 211 off of Highway 2, Newport
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- Newport
- Neighborhood:
- Deer Park/North County
- Cost:
- $20/dinner and show; $12/adults, $10/children and seniors for show-only; $30/person for Gala Night
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I know that many of you grew up loving LotR and DnD, and I loved these things too.
However, I don't feel we should be branding the Orcs as evil just because they're green-skinned and cranky.
I guess my opinion has been influenced by the Warcraft series. (Not WoW, I didn't include that as it's too far removed from the old, story-driven Warcraft I've known and loved). For those few of you that haven't played these RTS classics, the Orcs have a culture rooted in holistic, shamanistic lore.
I see the Lego Orcs as driven from their homeland by some unknown horror. Battered and weary, beset on all sides by conflict, when at last they found a land their people could settle into and cultivate, they also found it already inhabited. They sent a peace offering to the local sentients, only to find their treasures sullied and their ambassadors imprisoned or put to death by the 'holier-than-thou' Crownies.
What is your take on the Orcs? Crazed berserkers or merely misunderstood?


text: Early Season Agronomic Update with Ken Ferrie June 27, 2013 07:18 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Margy Eckelkamp Director of Content Development, Machinery Pete Email AgriTalk host Mike Adams caught up with Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie on the air June 26. Ferrie said year-to-year there is a drastic comparison in the crop condition. On June 18 last year, he had corn tasseling, and this year the corn at his location is just over knee-high. In visiting with his farmer clients and traveling his area in central Illinois Ferrie says there are two top agronomic concerns: weed pressure and nitrogen management. The recent series of rains has left 1" to 3" across Ferrie's central Illinois area. "We've been struggling to keep weeds in check," Ferrie says. "Every day that sprayers aren't in the field means that the weeds keep growing. In no-till and tilled fields marestail looks like our state flower, and if we don't get control of weed pressures we'll soon see waterhemp right behind it." Not only have soggy fields sidelined sprayers, but sidedress toolbars aren't able to run and standing water is depriving plants of the nitrogen in the soil. "We made predictions on nitrate levels and where we are at, and the weather will dictate if we can hold those levels or if the nitrogen is denitrifying or leaching away," Ferrie says. "With visual appearances, you have to separate if you are seeing water damage, sulfur deficiency or nitrogen issues." To better understanding the nitrogen available to the corn plant, Ferrie recommends soil nitrate testing. "We recommend sampling the first foot of soil, and a second sample of the second foot," he explains. "Traditionally, we see that nitrate levels are higher in the first foot, however this year, that is flip flopped with many of our results showing higher nitrate levels in the second foot of the soil profile. This indicates leaching. And the plants can use that nitrogen, but the plant has to have depth of root to reach it." Ferrie says as plants grow and get depth of their rooting system, he thinks some fields could turn back green if that nitrogen is still available. With these issues in mind, Ferrie has tailored the Corn College agenda to address this year's challenges. Learn more about the 2013 lineup of events and register here. Listen to the entire AgriTalk interview here: Back to news


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The river Mosel and its tributaries are home to Germany's oldest vineyards, dating back centuries to Roman times. A nice historical legacy is one thing, but it wouldn't mean much if the the region wasn't also the source of some of Germany's best-known wines--almost entirely Riesling packaged in tall green bottles. While the dominant environment here is steep slate slopes, even small variations in mineral content of the slate, subsoil, exposure, and other factors can make for quite dramatic and systematic variations in the resulting wines. Take, for instance.
The top vineyards of neighboring Erden, Urzig, Zeltigen, and Wehlen, to the eye each just another towering wall of slate. Erden Rieslings are nearly always dominated by aromas and flavors of citrus, particularly lemon and tangerine. Rieslings from Urzig evince red berries--usually strawberry. And those from the top sites in Zeltingen and Wehlen are nearly always redolent of apple, vanilla, and nut oils.
Despite these differences, all of these vineyards benefit from a set of geographical factors that ensure consistently high-quality wines. The adjacent river helps to moderate temperature and reflect heat. Likewise, the slate soil helps retain heat, and the impressively steep angle of the slopes helps point the vines in the direction of the sun.
Besides the Upper and Middle Mosel areas--from Koblenz upstream to Trier--this large official growing region takes in the tributaries of Saar and Ruwer, which flow into the Mosel near Trier.
The Saar originates in the Vosges mountains, which separate Germany from Alsace, but its top vineyards only emerge along the final twenty miles of the river, before it flows into the Mosel. Here, the soils are less uniform and more stony than those downriver, and they retain less heat. Additionally, the Saar and her tributaries are smaller bodies of water than the Mosel, which limits their ability to serve as a moderating factor on the region's microclimate. As a result of these factors, Rieslings from the Saar often struggle to ripen, and have a reputation for being harvested even later than on the Middle and Upper Mosel.
The Ruwer River is even smaller than the Saar, all the way down to the point where it joins the Mosel, a few miles downstream from where the Saar enters. The two rivers do share similar challenges to viticulture, for again, unlike the Mosel, the Ruwer lacks the mass of water necessary to moderate temperature, and the surrounding areas lack the consistent layer of slate in the soil that allows the vineyards to retain heat evenly. Consequently, like the Saar, grapes from the Ruwer must also fight to achieve full ripeness. One easy to recognize result is that, in wines from both of these river basins, acidity generally outweighs richness.
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Lower Valley Car Crash Takes the Life of White Swan Man
A crash in White Swan on Tuesday night has resulted in the death of a 34 year old man. State Patrol Troopers say 34 year old Nicolas Starr was eastbound on Birch Avenue at Signal Peak Road. Starr apparently lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a an unoccupied car parked in the White Swan Trading Post parking lot. Starr died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.