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If you happen to be anything like me, you start thinking about what you're going to wear about three seconds after making plans to do anything. Lunch with a girlfriend? Definitely wearing the dark jeans. Staff meeting at the office? Sounds like a turquoise blouse day to me! But all of the capris, wedge sandals and strappy tank tops in the universe won't do you any good as you stand in front of the doors to a whole separate world, where the common understanding of what is and isn't fashionable, practical or acceptable are completely useless as you prepare to enter the world of the gym.
Once you walk through those doors, you enter a vortex of Nike-pro gear, ripped-up t-shirts, weird gloves, strange belts, neon colored sports bras, strange shoes with individual toes and...are those argyle knee socks?! Yes. Even argyle knee socks. Going to the gym can be daunting enough without the added variable of "What on earth am I supposed to wear here?"
The answer is pretty simple. Wear what makes you comfortable. Wear whatever you want. Not specific enough? Here are a few guidelines:
If it gets in the way of your ability to move...don't wear it.
Pants and tops that are too tight and restrict your range of motion will make your workout harder than it has to be, and I think we can all agree that working out is challenging enough without your wardrobe adding to the task.
If it's heavy, thick, or a non-breathable material...don't wear it.
Heavy sweatshirts and blue jeans have no place in a gym environment. Think about it this way: if you don't think you would be able to move very well if your outfit were to become soaking wet, it's probably not what you want to be wearing for your workout.
What about shoes?
Keep it simple...some sort of tennis shoe or running sneaker is all you need. Sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, or shoes with no grip are dangerous in a gym environment. No matter how comfortable they are, your chances of injuring yourself in the gym skyrocket if you workout in the wrong type of shoe.
When it comes to gym accessories, think about your goals.
Is your gym outfit functional for what you what to achieve? If your goal is to do a 300-pound deadlift, then that big ol' lifting belt you're wearing is perfect. If, however, your goal is to finally master 45 straight minutes on the StairMaster, then the lifting belt isn't for you!
Colors, colors everywhere!
The upward trend in neon gym attire is fun! It's almost impossible to walk into the Active Wear section of any department store these days without being accosted by bright pink sports bras, lime green socks and neon blue capris. Working out in bright colors can add a dimension of fun and spunk that makes working out more enjoyable. However, if you're new to the gym and would prefer not to draw attention to yourself until you're more comfortable, or if neon just isn't your "thing"--don't feel at all obligated to fill your closet with bright orange and purple tank tops. Like parachute pants and Uggs, some trends just aren't for everybody, and that's OK.
Wear what you want. Wear what makes you comfortable. Don't sweat the small stuff, or worry about specific equipment or accessories until you've started honing in on specific goals. Remember that the most important thing about being at the gym is that you're there, and with every single workout, you're one step closer to looking even more fabulous in all of your clothes than you already do. Remember, too, that no matter what you're wearing, a healthy lifestyle is the most attractive thing in anyone's closet!
Dani Russell is a freelance health and fitness lifestyle writer living in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is currently working to complete a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a practicing student therapist. In her free time she can be found playing in the ocean, hiking and weightlifting. You can keep up with her daily quest to balance multiple jobs, fitness and graduate school via her tumblr.


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Housecall for Health: Chocolate Milk & Exercise
Chocolate milk could be just what athletes need. Childhood obesity signs show up early. Is there a way to lessen the intensity of some peanut allergies? And what should you be cautious of when it comes to anti-anxiety drugs? All of those topics can be found in this week's Housecall for Health.
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Industrial Color Software Adds Video Support with GLOBALedit Version 3.10
Apr 08, 2010, 11:36 ET from Industrial Color Software
NEW YORK, April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrial Color Software brings video and photo production workflows together in the latest update to its flagship web-based application, GLOBALedit.
"Photo and video workflows have converged and are becoming media workflows," says Aaron Holm, Industrial Color Software's VP of Development. "As cameras are capable of capturing both photo and video assets, so too are websites, mobile, and tablet interfaces displaying cross-platform content for consumers. Customers are creating thousands of video and photo files in studio and on location and we can give them a unified, high speed platform to connect their creative teams no matter where they're located. It's exciting to build tools that bring creative people together."
Video capabilities are immediately supported in GLOBALedit's powerful suite of workflow features including online talent approvals, content review and selection, highspeed file delivery, drag-and-drop library management, and full lifecycle XMP metadata support.
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Troll opens at 10 am and those remaining after 7 pm will be recruited to help clean up!
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News Release
June 25, 2012
U.S. Air Force Academy Recognized for Conservation Excellence by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Kim Betton, (703) 358-2081
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado is the recipient of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2012 Military Conservation Partner Award, in recognition of the Academy's sustained excellence in natural resource conservation. The Service's Assistant Director for Fisheries and Habitat Conservation, Bryan Arroyo, presented the award to Col. Thomas L. Gibson, Commander of the 10th Air Base Wing. Col. Gibson was also recognized individually for his conservation leadership.
Between 2006 and 2011, the Academy's conservation initiatives led the Service to consistently rank it among the top five installations that were nominated for the award. No other military installation has ever received such consistently high rankings for this prestigious recognition.
"The Academy, supported by the 10th Air Base Wing, has been an exemplary partner in conserving the diverse fish and wildlife populations on their 20,000-acre campus, while taking significant steps to expand hunting and fishing opportunities," said Service Director Dan Ashe. "The Service is honored to partner with the academy and many other installations across the nation to implement conservation that is consistent with military readiness."
Over the past five years, the Academy has partnered with the Service, Colorado Division of Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service and other organizations to address challenging natural resource management issues such as improving conditions for the threatened Preble's jumping mouse. The Academy developed a strong partnership with the Service to significantly reduce wildland fuel hazards and implement stream restoration efforts that have improved water quality and fish habitat. The Academy reacted quickly to stem a mountain pine beetle epidemic, resulting in a 96 percent decrease in beetle populations since the height of the outbreak. In 2009, the Academy received the Tree City USA Growth Award for making exceptional progress in urban tree inventory, and hosting an educational tree care workshop.
"The Military Partnership Award is a tremendous achievement and reflects the outstanding teamwork of Natural Resources Managers Brian S. Mihlbachler, Ph.D. and Diane Strohm and their Natural Resources team," said Lt Col Mark A. Russo, Commander, 10th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Air Force Academy. "This accomplishment is the work of partnerships committed to preserving and improving the Air Force Academy's natural resources each and every day. We are very happy to have received this recognition."
Situated on the boundary between the Southern Rockies and Great Plains ecosystems, the Air Force Academy is an island of biodiversity in an area where habitat is rapidly being lost to development. It also serves as an important migration corridor for mule and white-tailed deer, American elk, black bear, mountain lion and wild turkey. Lakes and streams on the installation support diverse fish and waterbird communities.
The Academy's use of landscape-scale planning and strategic habitat conservation represents an innovative model for other military installations facing habitat degradation and urban encroachment. Due to the habitat diversity found on the installation and the Academy's determined efforts, there are many more native wildlife species on the Academy than could be expected, especially given its size and proximity to an urban center. For example, 247 bird species and 70 mammal species can be found on the Academy.
Beginning in 1960 with passage of the Sikes Act, which encourages conservation on military lands, the Fish and Wildlife Service has worked in close cooperation with each branch of the military to improve land stewardship and conserve wildlife. These partnerships have served as catalysts for significant conservation efforts on the 30 million-acre landscape managed by the Department of Defense.


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Some days, prepping food for the week feels like sooo much work.
I'm standing in the kitchen, roasting beets, peeling and roasting squash, processing pepper, toasting squash seeds for a healthy snack or salads, making beans, toasting raw cashews, blah blah blah. When it's all done, I don't even have a meal!
I hate feeling unproductive. I feel unproductive if I've cooked and have no meal. That's a problem I have. If I spend any amount of time doing anything, I have to feel like I got oodles of stuff done or my head space gets funky.
It's something I'm working on. After all we can't be productive all of the time.
As a friend once told me, to "be" human is to BE. Or was it, we are human "beings" and I need to work on the "being." What ever the verbiage she used, she said it much more eloquently than that. But you get the point.
That being said, after all that cooking, I realize how grateful I am in the end. When I go to put dinner together it takes almost no time at all. It took around 8 minutes and was less than zero on the stress scale.
Then I remember why I prep for the week. It means that the rest of the week I can put meals on the table super fast and spend a little more time "being."
This cumin spiced squash recipe is one of those meals. Sure it requires roasting squash and cooking beans, but that doesn't have to happen on a prep day. In all honesty it can be done on any evening that you're sitting around watching TV or cleaning the house.
I hope you decide to give this a try. It's super flavorful and comes together easily. It can be served on lettuce wraps (like we did), but if you do this, cut the squash in smaller cubes, it will be easier to eat that way. Or serve it on a bed of brown rice, that would be super yummy.
Cumin Spiced Squash with White Beans and Scallions
Serves 2
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups roasted squash (any variety)
- 1/2 cup cooked white beans
- 2 scallions or green onions cut on the diagonal
- 1 red chili (or other hot pepper) thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
In a medium frying pan, toast the cumin seeds on high heat for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the oil, squash, beans, scallions and sliced chili to the pan. Heat until warmed through, approximately 5 minutes.
Serve with the Avocado Yogurt Sauce in lettuce wraps or over rice, sprouted beans or couscous.
Avocado Yogurt Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 1/3 cup plain full fat yogurt (use coconut cream for vegan substitution)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit and skin. Place the avocado, yogurt and lemon juice in a blender. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes:
Roasting Squash: Peel the squash using a knife or carrot peeler. Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds and cut into cubes. Toss them with 2 Tbsp of oil, and 2 crushed garlic cloves (optional) and salt and pepper. Roast at 375 F for 45 minutes to an hour or until tender.
Cooking White Beans: Place 1/2 cup of dry white beans with 3 cups of water and 3 Tbsp of vinegar (aids in digestions and reduces flatulence). Let soak for 8 to 24 hours. I let them soak overnight. Rinse the beans very well to remove the vinegar. Place the beans in a pot with 3 cups of water. Bring the beans to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes to an hour or until tender. Depending on how long the beans soak will determine how long the beans take to cook, along with how old the beans are.
I'm sharing this with Mangia Monday, Monday Mania, My Meatless Monday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Whole Foods Wednesday, Cast Party Wednesday, Allergy Free Wednesday, What's Cooking Wednesday, and Real Food Wednesday, Pennywise Platter Thursday, Simple Lives Thursday, Full Plate Thursday, Freaky Friday, Fight Back Friday, and Foodie Friday.


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Skip to comments.Rebel Yell Captured - Fiendish Effect Discounted
Posted on 06/28/2005 6:51:41 PM PDT by stainlessbanner
Civil War mystery may be solved by modern technology.
(PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- One of the mysteries of American Civil War lore may have finally been solved.
The famous rebel yell, long known to have an unnerving effect on Union soldiers in the American Civil War, has just been examined by the History Publishing Company. Using as its core base, the only known yell by a living Confederate soldier recorded early in the Twentieth Century, History Publishing Company, through the use of sound technology, has emulated the sound of a company of soldiers charging a Union line.
The effect was startling, said Don Bracken, Senior Editor of History Publishing and Civil War author( Times of the Civil War, ISBN 1-4208-0694-7). It wasnt a frightening sound in the nightmarish or fiendish sense. It was an audible sensation of being overwhelmed. It was like having a sonic tidal wave approach you. What might have unnerved the Union soldiers who reportedly fled from it was a sense of helplessness.
The rebel yell has long been a source of curiosity to students of the Civil War. It was a recognized fact that seasoned Union veterans would become unnerved by it. When we came across the recorded yell made in the early Twentieth Century, of an actual Confederate veteran of the Army of Northern Virginia, we knew we had to take it a step further, said Don Bracken.Technology has made it possible to do that.
History Publishing Company, a company dedicated to furthering the study of history through modern technology will make the sound recording of the Confederate charge available to schools or Civil War study groups for educational purposes.
No I hadn't :(
That's sad, the man was a good writer.
Never mind! Nasty McPhilthy posted a much better version in #10 above.
I'd imagine that really would scare the sissy boy liberals from up north back then.
In the still of the night, as I hear the song of the cricket and tree frog, I remember Gettysburg and Cemetery Ridge.
I urge you to visit the Rotunda, which enumerates those that fell in the Battle of Vicksburg.
I recall the name of Brigadier General Edward D. Tracy, whose name is inscribed on a bronze plaque. Killed on the first day of battle, he was an officer of the Confederacy.
The rebel yell is now an echo, but it still resonates with those that see beyond the label of racism and understand history.
This is the kind of post that really sets this site above and beyond any and all other corners (?) of cyberspace. Good job!
Hmmmmmmm, that's not how we do it now....
Thanks for the link. It sure wasn't what I expected. Sounds like one of those alleged recordings of bigfoot.
That's ok. I'm sure they would approve.
Here's a link to an article about his passing:
Shoot, Jethro did it all the time on "The Beverly Hillbillies".
There is this way....
A cold starry night in Dixie, in the company of friends, is to be preferred when experiencing.
(my home county)
Go outside. Scream. Vibrate your throat and say "yahoo!!".
At first, it didn't scare me. But then, it made the movie "Deliverance" come to mind. I actually heard the banjos starting up in the background. At that point, it began to scare me.
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TfsConnection.Equals Method
Visual Studio 2013
Returns true of the specified object is equal to this TfsConnection.
Equality is defined by comparing the fully qualified url of the two TfsConnections
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Calm down buddy. =) Although it is nice to dress for your man and please him, I hope you're not taking it to the extreme...!?? I hope she still does stuff the way she likes it too. P.S.. You might be a fashionista in disguise! hehe JK
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PLERRHS Goals and Objectives
Board Of Directors, Officers and Officials
Standing Committees
PLERRHS News-Notes Archive
December 25, 2004 News-Notes #2
October 25, 2004 News-Notes #1
Events Archive
November 27, 2012 Update
July 26, 2012 Update
November 27, 2011 Update
July 28, 2011 Update
March 22, 2011 Update
July 7, 2010 Update
April 3, 2009 Update
December 23, 2008 Update
March 8, 2008 Update
June 30, 2007 Update
June 19, 2007 Update
September 29, 2006 Update
March 20, 2006 Update
December 24, 2005 Update
August 26, 2005 Update
February 5, 2005 Update
January 10, 2005 Update
December 23, 2004 Update
December 13, 2004 Update
December 5, 2004 Update
The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society (PLERRHS)
has two goals. The first is the preservation of materials
concerning the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad (P&LE), its
predecessors, subsidiaries, and affiliated railroads. The
second is to provide accessibility of those materials to anyone
interested in learning more about the "The Little Giant".
The Reason
Until now there has been no official organization dedicated to the
objectives presented above. Currently there are some loosely
organized employee organizations, and a few forums on the web.
We are the first group dedicated to preserving the history of the
The Present
The PLERRHS is a non-profit corporation within the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. The PLERRHS currently has 501-C-3 status
pending from the Internal Revenue Service.
Immediate Objectives
The PLERRHS has three immediate objectives. The first is a
membership drive to provide a strong base from which we can begin
programs to preserve and protect the history of the P&LE.
The second is to provide the membership with a quarterly newsletter
focusing on the P&LE's history and modeling potential, and
to keep the membership informed of the PLERRHS preservation efforts.
The last is to continue to expand this website, so that we may provide
anyone interested in the P&LE with a source of modeling and
historical information, and promote the PLERRHS by attracting potential
Future Objectives
Develop the PLERRHS to be an asset to historians, former employees
and their families, modelers interested in the P&LE, and other
institutions that are repositories for the history of railroads
and the industries that they served.
December 25, 2004 PLERRHS News-Notes #2
1. A Message from the President
2. Lead Articles in Vol. 1 No. 4 of THE LITTLE GIANT
3. Help in Locating an Ex-Employee
4. Post Gazette Article
5. The NEW Society Website
6. Articles for THE LITTLE GIANT
1. A Message from the President
Having been on the Board of Directors since the beginning, I have seen and
learned some amazing things about the P&LE. This is especially true
considering my only purpose for signing on to start the society in the first
place was to create a place for the preservation of MY favorite road, a
subsidiary of the P&LE/PRR, the PC&Y. Over the last year or so, I grew to
love exploring the complex tapestry that was the P&LE, and ALL of its subs,
and its essential contribution to the building of the industrial giant that
is Pittsburgh.
Unfortunately, with all the joy, also comes frustration. One of the biggest
being that there is so much material & information out there that I and the
rest of the Board will never live long enough to process it all, and still
feed our families. So much has been lost already. We are losing more
everyday. In order to just keep up, THE SOCIETY NEEDS YOUR HELP. There is so
much that needs done! Locations need to be documented, buildings need to be
photographed, oral histories need to be recorded, records need to be
transcribed, documents need to be preserved, & numbers need to be crunched.
There are many ways you can help preserve the heritage of the P&LE. If you
are near an ex- system station or depot or mine tipple or piece of equipment
or whatever, photograph it in detail - NOW! If you are a veteran of the
P&LE, write down what you remember. If you know an ex- railroader, talk to
him and write down or record what he says (but before you do, be sure to let
us know so that we can supply you with the necessary release forms). If you
have maps or plans of anything along the system, we can get them copied at
little or no cost to you. How about having your photos scanned or scanning
them yourself? Please let us know beforehand, though, so that we can inform
you of the proper size and format for best results. Copy old employee
newsletters, timetables or any other interesting documents and send them
along. How about writing an article about your favorite facet of the P&LE or
maybe prodding someone else who you believe should write an article about
it. Even if its about one engine, a freight car, a building, a signal bridge
or a particularly good model of one. Every little bit helps.
In addition, thanks to the excellent responses to our member survey a few month
ago, we have identified several P&LE veterans who would consent to be interviewed
and many other members who either have resources to share or are willing to write
articles for the magazine. We don't, however, have the manpower to follow up with
them all. The Society can use the help of some motivated individuals who have
the time and inclination to contact these people and expedite their contributions
to our pool of knowledge. If this sounds like something that you might be interested
in doing, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
In any event, let the society know what's going on and we will try our best to
help and get that information out. After all, its YOUR society. It lives or dies
by your contribution, whether it be information, time, effort or money.
Frank Stingone
President - P&LE Railroad Historical Society
2. Lead Articles in Vol. 1 No. 4 of THE LITTLE GIANT
This issue of the TLG is being printed as this News-Notes is being issued,
and should be ready for mailing by about January 1st. The following are
abstracts of the 3 lead articles.
Connellsville's P. McK.&Y. Stations - by: Paul Damon
With passenger Rail service at Connellsville, PA in an almost constant state
of growth during the late 1800's and early 1900's, the Pittsburgh,
McKeesport & Youghiogheny Railroad and later the P&LE, responded with no
less than three stations to serve the public's needs. Author and historian,
Paul Damon, looks at each of these stations in detail, examining their
construction, location and use during this height of the rail-passenger
travel era.
UP's ex-P&LE MP15DCs - by: Joe Sparico
By the mid-1980's, motive power requirements for the P&LE had changed
considerably. This was due primarily to the collapse of the steel industry
and the opening of new on-line coal fields. To compensate for this change,
the P&LE entered into a three-way agreement with the Union Pacific and
Conrail. Part of that deal was to provide the Union Pacific with excess P&LE
MP15DCs. Joe Sparico provides us with a look at those units at home, on
their trip west and working for their new owner. See them various paint
schemes and get a complete renumbering roster of those units which the Union
Pacific acquired.
Kit-bashing an H9 Mikado (Part 1) - by: Dave Wilson
In this first of a two-part series, Dave Wilson shows us how he has
transformed an HO-scale Mantua brass model into a classy P&LE Class H9
Mikado. The highly detail descriptions of his techniques, coupled with his
drawings of custom made parts make his project's article a must-read for any
avid modeler. Several action shots of H9s in their hey-day are also
included. Dave's second installment in the next issue of TLG will conclude
with scratch-building the tender and painting the entire engine. It will
also include a complete parts list used in both issues and extra added bonus
images and drawings.
3. Help in Locating an Ex-Employee
Does anyone know a Warren Mayfield, who I believe lives somewhere in Elizabeth
Township in southern Allegheny County, PA.. I would like to contact him. He is
reportedly a railroad modeler and enthusiast, and possibly also an ex-P&LE employee.
If you know how to contact him, please let me know. Paul Damon at firstname.lastname@example.com.
4. Post Gazette Article
On 7/21/2003 Pittsburgh Post Gazette had an article on the Yough River
Trail, formerly the P&LE Railroad line between McKeesport and Connellsville.
Discusses their issues in obtaining funding for maintaining the Trail. It
can be viewed at
5. The NEW Society Website
Our Society website at www.plerrhs.org has been
completely overhauled. Please visit. This is still an on-going project according
to our Webmaster, with more changes and additions coming in the next several months.
6. Articles for THE LITTLE GIANT
The Little Giant, our Society magazine, could use a few good men and women. What
do you remember about the P&LE, or any of its parts? What interests you the most
in thinking back to the good old days? Did you live next to the tracks, or go
through the stations to ride the trains, or view the engines snaking their way
down the tracks? I remember my father entering the Smithfield Street station every
several weeks to take the overnight sleeper to Washington DC. We would drive him
there, and later pick him up. Why not contact our editor, Vince Skibo, and let
him know. Why not write something for Vince about your interests, or your memories.
Not a good writer??? "Never fear, Vince is near". He can help you. Contact Vince
through our website at www.plerrhs.org and let him
Paul Damon, Vice President
P&LE Railroad Historical Society
October 25, 2004 PLERRHS News-Notes #1
1. Status of the Society and the Publications
2. Society Website www.plerrhs.org
3. Society Board of Directors
4. Request for Archival Resource Information
1. Status of the Society and the Publications
The P&LE Railroad Historical Society is alive and kicking, if not a
fair-piece behind in their publications. This current News-Notes is the
first issue of what will hopefully be an informative news-in-brief about the
Society. We will be issuing a wide variety of information about the Society
and its miriad of activities in the coming weeks and months.
About our publication, THE LITTLE GIANT. As all of you who may be members
of the Society are aware, we are significantly behind in the publishing
schedule. Our best estimate is near the end of the year for the next issue.
Be assured that all of you who joined over a year ago are still full
members, and will be until the fourth issue is published. At this point, we
will be asking for membership renewals. Those of you who joined during the
past year and a half, your membership will not expire until you have
received 4 full issues.
The difficulty with the publication is one of time. Many of you may know
that our editor, who has devoted countless hours to publishing the first 3
issues, is a railroad engineer, traveling between New Castle and points
west. For the past 6 months or so, he has had a killer schedule that has
cut significantly into his personal time, and the time that can be devoted
to the publication. Several other members are actively trying to help with
the preliminary work, but the "buck" stops with him. Unless we could find
someone else with a broad knowledge of the computer programs he utilizes and
an intimate knowledge in printing and layout technology, it is not possible
to aid his efforts in the final layout, which is what takes so much time.
His efforts result in a quality publication printed at a cost lower than to
be expected considering the quality.
We prefer not to compromise quality at the expense of schedule. Any group
can issue an informal mimeographed and stapled set of sheets. We are proud
of the other direction we have taken, but are suffering the delays as a
result. We have a top-notch magazine publication to present to the
To those of you who are not members, have you seen one of our issues?
2. Society Website
Have you visited our Website recently? www.plerrhs.org We are scrapping
the format of the entire site, and starting afresh with a much simpler means
of navigating through the site. You will shortly be seeing these changes,
as Ken, our webmaster, completes his efforts.
3. Society Board of Directors
The first elected Society Board consists of the following persons
Frank Stingone - President, Membership Chair, and Society Store
Paul Damon - Vice President and Historical Committee Chair
Steve Raque - Secretary
Joe Sparico - Treasurer and Asst. to other Committees
Vinson F. Skibo - Editor
Ken Izzo - Webmaster
Larry Kline - Historical Interviewer
Matt Adams - Member-at-Large
4. Request for Archival Resource Information
Larry Kline is trying to gather information as to "Who Has What". That is,
where are the historical resources for the P&LE Railroad. Not only
documents, but photographs, etc. Obviously, the University of Pittsburgh
has the major collection, but many resources are likely available in
individual collections. If you would be willing to share the knowledge that
could result from what you have in your collections, please make him aware
of it. You can contact him through the website. Another of Larry's
objectives being actively pursued is interviewing ex-employees of the
railroad. Many of their stories will be printed in future issues of The
Little Giant
Prepared by Paul Damon, Vice-President, PLERRHS
November 28, 2012
The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
is a 48 page double issue and is available now.
Leading off this issue of The Little Giant is a history of the Allegheny and
South Side Railway by Derrick Brashear. The A&SS was a Pittsburgh switching
line that served the industries on the south side of the Monongahela River,
between 3rd Street and 21st Street. Photos from the University of Pittsburgh
Archives Service Center illustrate most of the A&SS locomotive roster and
the industries that the railway served. Also included are 1917 and 1948 maps
of the railway.
Dan Piesik tells the tale of Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad boxcar 36271.
The boxcar was acquired by the railroad in September, 1929 and carried freight
until it was written out in April 1964. The boxcar was sold to Perryopolis Feed
and Supply and used for many years for storage. In June 2010 the boxcar was
restored and moved to the Boston Trail head on the Youghiogheny River Trail
by the Mon Yough Trail Council.
Every Fall in Western Pennsylvania football becomes the focus of nearly every
Pittsburgh resident. Kevin Tomasic provides an interesting photo essay that
follows a waybill handoff between P&LE and Conrail conductors that honors
the best football traditions.
We hope you enjoy this issue of The Little Giant.
July 26, 2012 The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
is a 48 page double issue and is available now.
As freight cars became not only longer but also taller, railroads sought ways
to allow it's rear end crews better ways to monitor their train and to provide
them with a safer, more comfortable environment to work in. In 1950, the Pittsburgh
& Lake Erie railroad began a program to replace it's traditional cupola
cabooses with bay window cabooses. This issue covers both series of bay window
cabooses acquired by the P&LE. The first series, numbers 500 through 509,
were built by the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad at the McKees Rocks shops
between October 1950 and January 1951. The second series, numbers 510 through
519, were built by the International Car Company for the P&LE.
There are as-built photos of the exterior and interior of both car series,
and numerous color photos that show the variety of paint schemes applied to
the cabooses during their service with the railroad. There is also a "day
in the life" series of interior photos showing the clothes, papers and
equipment of caboose 511 while it was in service. Many upgrades were made to
both series of cabooses prior to an abbreviated 1978 rebuilding program, and
these are documented on the car cards and photographically.
Drawings for both series of cars are included in this issue. Frank Stingone
has prepared drawings for the 500-509 series of cars, and reproductions of The
International Car Company drawings for the 510-519 series are also included.
Both sets contain interior and exterior views of the cars.
In 1978 cars 500-509 and 512 were selected to be part of a rebuilding program
that lasted until 1982.
After the railroad ceased operations, many of both series of cabooses were
preserved. The issue includes a table detailing the disposition of cars that
were saved, including two that are currently in tourist train service.
Finally, there are only two prototypically accurate models of P&LE bay
window cabooses, the HO and O Scale models of the 510-519 series cars that were
imported by Alco Models. A number of N, HO and O scale caboose models that can
be used as "stand ins" are described, along with several approaches
to kitbashing them into more accurate models.
We hope you enjoy this in depth look at the one of the most identifiable cars
of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad.
November 27, 2011
The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
is a 48 page double issue and is available now.
In this issue Jack Yarbrough gives us an in depth look at the history of Gateway
yard and the iconic building of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad - the
Hump Crest Tower. Jack also provides a description of how he modeled the Hump
Crest area, including the tower, in HO Scale.
The issue begins with a brief discussion of the modernization of the New York
Central System during the regime of Al Perlman. Perlman felt that the "road
to the future" would need striking changes in thinking and the use of
innovative technology. The following strategies were key to his strategic vision:
These concepts would drive the massive investment that resulted in construction
of Gateway Yard in Youngstown, Ohio.
Gateway Yard was in fact a combination of the twelve small yards. There were
three main yards: The Receiving Yard, The Hump Classification Yard and the Departure
Yard. Arranged in essentially a straight line, these three yards were the heart
of Gateway's operation, with the remaining nine yards performing specific tasks.
The article includes a track chart that shows all twelve yards and a description
of their functions, along with a brief description of how the hump yard was
The building that controlled all operations at Gateway Yard was the Hump Crest
Tower. It was one of the most photographed buildings of the Pittsburgh &
Lake Erie Railroad, not only because of it's location at the top of the hump
crest, but also because the hump crest contained a "fly over" above
the Lake Erie & Eastern's connection to Gateway Yard. There are photos that
show the construction of the prototype Hump Crest Tower and the hump itself
as well as color photos of operations at the yard.
Jack concluded that the Hump Crest Tower was the defining structure of the
railroad and a "must have" if he wanted to build an accurate portrayal
of Youngstown, Ohio. Jack goes on to describe the construction of the diorama
and the Hump Crest Tower model. Scale drawings of the tower are included along
with photos that illustrate the construction of the diorama and the tower model.
Six color photos of the finished diorama with equipment from several eras are
the final part of the article.
In addition to this fantastic issue, the P&LERRHS is also making available
an abridged set of construction drawings for the Gateway Yard buildings. These
drawings are part of the Brent Lewis Collection. The drawings maybe found here:
Gateway Yard Blueprints..
We hope you enjoy this fascinating look at the history of Gateway Yard and
the superb modeling of Jack Yarbrough.
July 28, 2011
The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
is a 48 page double issue and is available now.
This issue is devoted to the chronicling the Mon Division's Passenger Stations
in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Paul Damon presents the history of the
stations starting at Reynoldton/Belle Vernon Junction and continuing south to
the division's end point at Brownsville. The comprehensive journey is devoted
to the passenger facilities only - details of freight stations along the line
are included only if they were part of a passenger facility. The stations are
organized in this issue in their order along the division.
When talking about any railroad which follows a river, directions can change
quickly. The Monongahela River's headwaters are in West Virginia and the river
flows north to Pittsburgh where it joins the Allegheny River at the Golden Triangle
to form the Ohio River. Therefore, in descriptive words, south means heading
upstream along the Monongahela River, regardless of whether there is a curve
in the tracks. East indicates the side of the tracks generally toward the Atlantic
Ocean, and West indicates the side generally toward the Pacific Ocean.
The Mon Division was originally built by the McKeesport & Belle Vernon
Railroad in 1890 and extended as far south as Belle Vernon. Later that year,
the McK&BV was purchased by the Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Youghiogheny
Railroad. The PMcK&Y had been under the control of the P&LE since 1884.
In 1895 the division was extended to Fayette City. The final extension of the
division opened in 1903 with track laid to Brownsville, PA
The Mon Division started at a pier on the south side of the Youghiogheny River
just outside of McKeesport, and this point was Mile Post 0 for the division.
Mile posts indicate the number of track miles south along the main line. Distances
along the main line were also determined by a series of Survey Points, which
indicate the number of feet of main track heading south from Mile Post 0. Each
Survey Point is 100 feet, hence Survey Point 2035 means 203,500 feet south of
the Mile Post 0. A bit of calculation can turn Survey Points into Mile Posts
- Survey Point 2035 is equivalent to a Mile Post of 38.5.
Paul has researched 41 stations for this issue. 33 stations are listed for
the original portion purchased from the McK&BV, with 27 of them listed on
an 1890 timetable. The other 6 of these original Mon Division stations likely
started operation in the shortly after the 1890 purchase. After the 1895 extension
to Fayette City three more stations were added. The final extension to Brownsville
brought 5 more stations to the division. Over the next 20 years, 6 stations
were renamed, although the station at Wylie, PA replaced the station at Van
Kirk and thus was not a simple renaming.
We hope you enjoy this fascinating look at the history of Mon Division's Passenger
March 22, 2011 The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
is a 48 page double issue and is available now.
Jack Yarbrough leads off this issue with the first in a series of articles
on modeling significant Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad buildings in Youngstown,
Ohio. In this installment Jack details how he constructed an HO scale
model of the Youngstown P&LE passenger station. This almost forgotten
structure was an integral part of the railroads passenger service into the mid
1960's. Jack provides a comprehensive history of the station, his research
regarding the station, and how he went about developing plans to construct his
model. Included with the article are exterior photos of the actual station,
photos Jack took to illustrate his construction methods and shots of the finished
model. Also included are scale plans of the station, drawn by Frank Stingone.
Warren Mayfield by Larry Kline. Warren Mayfield was hired by the Pittsburgh
& Lake Erie Railroad in 1972, working as a laborer, foreman and finally
as track supervisor. Warren continued to work for CSX after that railroad
took over the P&LE. An interview with Warren was published in "The
Little Giant" Vol. 3, No. 1.
Everett "Mac" McGinnis by Jack Polaritz and Richard Leasure.
Mac McGinnis was hired by the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad in 1948 as
a tower operator. By 1969 he had risen to become the railroad's chief
dispatcher. Mac was one of the original founders of the Pittsburgh &
Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society, holding Membership No. 1. An interview
with Mac was published in "The Little
Giant" Vol. 1, No. 1.
Bill Gordon by Larry Kline. Bill Gordon not only served as a fireman and
engineer on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad, he was also a decorated
US Army World War II veteran. Bill joined the P&LE in 1951, working
as a fireman on the last steam engines that the railroad operated at Newell,
PA. He became an engineer in the 1970's and worked both the Mon and
Yough Divisions until his retirement in 1988.
David Wilson next describes the history of Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
locomotive 8061, a class U-3-l 0-8-0 switch engine. Purchased by the railroad
in 1944 from Alco, she spent the first part of her career working in yard and
transfer duty. When the steam operations came to an end in 1953, it seemed
that the fire in 8061 had gone out, but she was saved from the scrapers in 1956
when she was sold to the Georgia Car and Locomotive Company. Dave recounts
how the 8061 lived on after her P&LE days, and how a piece of her finally
came home to Pittsburgh in 2009.
The last issue of "The Little Giant"
contained a comprehensive look at the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad's
boxcar fleet. This month Larry Kline makes a few corrections and adds
information that was overlooked last time.
July 7, 2010
The latest issue of The Little
Giant, the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical
Society, is a special triple issue focusing on the boxcars of the P&LE.
The 76 page triple issue covers 17 classes of P&LE boxcars from 1910
to 1975. With 84 photos (26 of which are color), Larry Kline has compiled
a fantastic reference tool for modelers and railroad historians alike!
Take a look at what's covered in this Special Issue of "The Little
The latest issue of The Little
Giant, the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical
Society, is a special double issue focusing on the passenger service of
the P&LE.
If you have an interest in the passenger car fleet of the P&LE and
PMcK&Y Railroads, then the first article of this issue is a must have!
Authors Larry Kline and John Carnprobst provide a detailed look at the
heavyweight passenger car fleet from the early 20th century until the
1970s when the last of these cars were replaced by light coaches.
This article is chocked full of great information, including interior
and exterior photos of the passenger cars, passenger car rosters, NYC
diagram book pages, and descriptions of the ultimate fate of many of the
car series.
The P&LE's I-100A class of Atlantic steam locomotivess spent their
service lives pulling the heavyweight passenger car fleet. While
the few in number, they were the primary passenger service locomotives
for the first 14 years of their careers. David C. Wilson has brought
this workhorse of a by-gone era to life in HO scale. Completely
scratch built from the frame up, David provides an excellent guide to
planning, building, detailing and finishing a modeling steam locomotive.
Rounding out this special passenger issue is a reproduction of the Pittsburgh
& Lake Erie Passenger Service Timetable effective September, 1942.
With passenger train travel approaching it's zenith due to war time demands
placed on the railroads, the travelers on the P&LE had an amazing
selection of trains to choose from. Destinations included all of
the major US cities along the Great Lakes, the New England states and
points in Canada! The heart of the P&LE passenger service was
the daily commuter trains between Pittsburgh and Youngstown which offered
as many as 13 daily trains between the two steel manufacturing centers.
The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
brings articles that look at covering some interesting aspects of the
The first article is the conclusion of "The Demise of the
Little Giant". In the second installment, author
Jack Polaritz explains how the shrinking steel industry coupled with
the changing face of rail transportation forced the P&LE, once the
most profitable railroad per mile in the nation, to sell it's assests off
piecemeal until the shell of the former Little Giant was purchased by the CSX in
Dan Cupper's research has uncovered articles originally
published in the Connellsville, Pennsylvania Keystone Courier between 1879 and 1883.
These articles were published during the railroads planning and construction on the Youghiogheny Division and
provide a fascinating glimpse of how important the railroad was to the coal and coke industries in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Few people realize that the University of Pittsurgh holds an extensive
collection of P&LE materials in their Archives of Industrial Society.
The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Photographic collection was donated to
the archive by the railroad in 1982 and has images from 1903 to 1972.
The collection consists of glass plate, cellulose-nitrate and conventional
negatives, prints and 16mm movies. Derrick Brashear provides an explanation
of the materials that are available and a guide to help railroad researches
locate materials that are of interest to them. The University of Pittsburgh's
Service Center staff have compiled an index of archive and it is available
for download in PDF form at http://ple.dementia.org/research/research.html.
Finally, Larry Kline and Frank Stingone retell the history of an interesting
series of tank cars that were built for Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
by Standard Tank Car Company in 1926. These cars were used to transport coal tar
between the J&L plants in Aliquippa and Pittsburgh, both of which were served
by the P&LE. Larry and Frank also describe a derailment of one of these cars at
Montour Junction, PA in 1
The latest issue of The Little Giant,
the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical Society,
brings articles that look at covering some interesting aspects of the
The first article is an in-depth discussion of "The Demise of the
Little Giant". In the first installment of a two part article, author
Jack Polaritz begins with the early history of the P&LE, discussing
how it's strategic location in the heart of the steel capital of the world
was responsible for both it's rise to the most profitable railroad in
the country and it's ultimate downfall when the steel industry in the
United States collapsed. Railfans and historians alike will find this
article enlightening as Jack outlines the business decisions and missed
opportunities that brought about the ruin of the P&LE. This article
covers the years of the P&LE's control by the New York Central Railroad
and it's dire treatment at the hands of both the Penn Central and Conrail
until it became an independant railroad in the 1980s.
Larry Kline continues to examine the P&LE's freight car fleet in
this issue, but with an unusual twist. This article discusses the failure
of a USRA design gondola, one of over 3500 owned by P&LE and a common
design used by railroads across the country. Gondola No. 47908 was loaded
with machinery and being moved by the Pennsyvania Railroad in 1949 when
it suffered a structural failure. Larry discusses the manner in which
the car was loaded, the AAR rules that guided it's loading and the correspondence
between the PRR and the P&LE.
Larry also has a follow up to regarding the U-3-L 0-8-0 locomotives that
was published in the last issue of The Little Giant. Larry has uncovered
the Alco builders photos which show the engine in great detail.
Every one knows that railroads use signals to control traffic, but just
how well do you know the rules that govern the use of those signals? This
web site update has an in depth look at the Color Light Signal System
on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad and the Operating Rules that
control their use. The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Historical
Society gratefully thanks Joseph Cappitte for providing the materials
that these pages are base on.
Operating Rules 275 thru 297-Rules Governing
Fixed Signals-July 1, 1976
Color Light Signals-Learning the Names
of the Signal Indications-July 1, 1979
This is the first part of a three part web site update that coincides
with the release of the latest issue of The
Little Giant, the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
Historical Society.
Kicking off this issue is a look at a steam era P&LE switcher, the
USRA 0-8-0 "Bulldog." The P&LE owned 100 of these engines,
built in three groups by Lima in 1929 and 1937 and Alco Schenectady in
1944. These locomotives toiled day in and day out every where on the railroad
until they were replaced by diesels in the early 1950's. Author David
Wilson also provides details on converting a readily available HO scale
model into a late steam era version of this work horse locomotive.
The Great Depression is often perceived as a time of stagnation, but
not so on the P&LE. The railroad continued to grow, guided by it's
Board of Directors and the Board's Executive Committee. New engines and
freight cars were just a few of the things on the agenda when the governing
body of the railroad met. Paul Damon gives us a look at how the P&LE
expanded despite the country's economic woes.
Next on deck is an interview of Warren Mayfield, our P&LE Feature
Employee. After joining the railroad in 1972, Warren worked for both the
P&LE, and it's successor CSX, until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Mayfield
recounts his early days on the track gang and how these maintenance crews
handled their daily tasks in the late 70's. Hard work and know how led
to Warren becoming Track Supervisor of the East End, the position he held
un till the P&LE ceased operations in 1992.
Robert Brendell continues our history of the Beaver & Ellwood Railroad
with a detailed explanation of the B&E's small locomotive roster.
Bringing up the rear of this issue is a great story of a young rail fan
involving John W. Barriger III and Business Car 99. Mr Barriger enjoyed
providing a personal touch when it came to rail fans. Stephen Timko relates
a day spent in the company of the P&LE's president that finished with
a memorable ride from Pittsburgh to Stephen's home of Warren, Ohio.
The second and third parts of the web site update will be online shortly.
Be sure to visit again soon for more P&LE photos, drawings and materials.
This update coincides with the release of a special DOUBLE ISSUE of The
Little Giant, the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
Historical Society. An in depth look at the P&LE's Steam Era Structures
and Facilities is featured, with many photos and drawings of the often
overlooked structures that were a vital part of the day to day operation
of the railroad.
This issue of The Little Giant also has a How To article that details
modeling a first generation P&LE diesel. This issue also continues
to examine the P&LE and PMcK&Y car rebuilding programs - this
time the focus is on USRA Boxcars.
Before the advent of mass media communications, newspapers were the only
source of what was happening the local area. The Little Giant provides
an opportunity to step back in time and read P&LE related newspaper
articles from the Golden Age of Railroading.
The final story of this issue of The Little Giant is a history of the
Beaver & Ellwood Railroad. This fascinating short line, which began
operating in 1890, was built to provide rail service from the P&LE
to Ellwood City, PA, a distance of about 4 miles. Begun as a separate
railroad, it was first leased, then eventually absorbed by the Pittsburgh
& Lake Erie Railroad.
The Historical Society members will notice that there is an election
ballot included with their issue of The Little Giant. The candidates statements
can be found here. Please
take a moment to fill out the election ballot and return it to the Historical
This update to the web site continues to expand The
Gateway Project. The final three building blueprints have been added,
consisting of the Locomotive Service Building, the Car Inspection Buildings,
and the most recognized building of Gateway Yard - the Hump Crest Building.
There is also some new images in the Employees Gallery.
This update coincides with the long awaited release of The
Little Giant, the magazine of the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad
Historical Society. The main focus of The Little Giant is the West Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania area. Featured is the West Pittsburg Passenger Station, built
in 1907 to serve the small community south (railroad east) of New Castle,
Pennsylvania. The station is currently being restored by the Beaver Valley
Junction Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society.
The Little Giant also examines the architecture of a variety of structures
dating from the early 1900's, including the magnificant railroad bridge
that the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad used to cross the Ohio River
between Monaca and Beaver, Pennsylvania. The history of a large class
of P&LE and PMcK&Y USRA Triple Hoppers is also examined. Finally,
there is a track chart of Aliquippa Yard in 1940, and a fold out chart
of the area at West Pittsburg.
This update to the website continues to expand The
Gateway Project. Three more building blueprints have been added, consisting
of the large Car Repair Shed, the Hump Retarder Tower, and the Scale House
and Track Scale. We have also added 10 years of ORER's, spanning the 1960's
and 1970's. We will continue to expand both of these areas in future updates.
There is also some new images in the Employees Gallery, and a new Model
We also regret to announce the resignation of Vinson Skibo from the Board
of Directors and as the editor of The Little Giant magazine. Vince provided
the solid base upon which The Little Giant was built, and his insights
and expertise will truly be missed.
October 2007 will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of
Gateway Yard, which was the western terminus of the P&LE. This modern
facility included a car repair shop, engine facilities, and a compact
hump yard in addition to the traditional flat yard that lay beside the
Campbell and Struthers Works of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Steel Mill.
The PLERRHS is searching for a place to hold regular member meetings in
the area near Pittsburgh. We are also considering locations outside of
Pittsburgh near the areas the P&LE served. Prospective sites should
be able to accommodate approximately 40 to 50 people, and also have provisions
for hosting slide shows, guest speakers, etc. If you have any suggestions,
please contact us here.
The Historical Society is in need of a volunteer to help out with the
website. If you are interested in contributing some of your time to the
PLERRHS, and live in the Western Pennsylvania area, please contact the
Society here.
We have posted some bonus material for the last issue of The
Little Giant which due to an oversite on my part was not released
with the magazine. We have also added some images to the Equipment 4 gallery
and the Employees 2 gallery. The Company Store Bookshelf has been revised
with the addtion of some interesting new books -
browse the updated catalog.
2005 Historical Society Picnic, Saturday Oct 8th - more
information here
We have been given the opportunity to use the former P&LE West Pittsburg
station and grounds as the venue for our 2nd Annual Pittsburgh & Lake
Erie Railroad Historical Society meeting. The historic station is situated
next to the CSX mainline and is currently being restored by the Beaver
Valley Junction Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society. Join
us for an afternoon of food, fun and railfanning!


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When it comes to hot climate viticulture (and reds well-suited for enjoying in the heat) few places can compete with the Southern French region of Languedoc. The Languedoc is France's proverbial grape-basket; the area possesses three times as many acres under vine as Bordeaux. As France's largest wine region, the area is known for producing many phenomenal values under the appellation level of Vin de Pays, which translates roughly to "country wine". This level of appellation is less strictly defined than its Appellation d'origine controlee counterpart (which goes much further in its restriction of permitted grape varieties, maximum yields, and other regulations). Vin de Pays wines are usually labeled with the grape variety on the bottle, so there's little question as to what's inside. Wines like La Source Cabernet Sauvignon and Alois Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre typify the clean and expressive fruit-forward nature of their stated grape varieties .
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In the eastern end of the region, lesser known appellations such as Saint-Chinian and Faugères are slowly, but steadily making names for themselves. Saint-Chinian is blended wine that hails from a relatively mountainous area where vineyards can often be found at altitudes of over 600 meters (1970 feet). A wine like Borie La Vitarele "Les Terres Blanches" Saint-Chinian offers up rich flavor with soft, ripe tannins. Vineyards in Faugères can be at similarly dizzying altitudes, while their wines are round and smooth. A wine like Chateau des Estanilles "Tradition" Faugères is a easy-drinking enough to be served with a slight chill. Faugères is a wine best enjoyed in youth as its smooth tannins don't need to be softened with age.
So next time you head outside with a glass of wine this summer, consider a red from Languedoc. This viticultural frontier has much to offer, and a plethora of appellations to explore. And that's without even mentioning some of the region's crisp, delicious whites.
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Underground Home Addition
This is an intriguing renovation / addition project featured on ArchDaily — a 1960's home in Greifensee, Switzerland is part of a neighborhood with strict building regulations BUT underground buildings "don't count" as utilization of space...
Architecture firm EM2N used the existing basement and large property footprint to build a 3 room addition and patio below grade (including a slide and outdoor shower!). This greatly increased the size of the house, but did not effect the scale of the neighborhood or take away from the original neighborhood plan. Cool!
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Bangalore: We see many logos which are very attention seeking. They not only form a part of the company profile but is also considered as an important part of brand recognition. Like a face is considered as the identification of a person, a logo is considered as the face of a business entity. It represents the attitude, profile and personality of the company. Here are five exquisite logos of companies which are unique in their very own way, as reported by Inc.com.
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Brooklyn Brewery Co Founders Steve Hindy and Tom Potter, had their company logo designed in 1987 by none other than Milton Glaser, world's most famous logo designer. The Brooklyn Brewery was originally named as Brooklyn Eagle Beer. Milton Glaser recalls the business meeting when two guys named Tom Potter, an investment banker, and Steve Hindy, a journalist visited him and wanted him to design a logo for a new beer brewed in Brooklyn.
Tom and Steve recommenced the Brooklyn Brewery in 1984 when breweries business had shrunk almost to none in Brooklyn. They were passionate about the possibilities of Brooklyn Brewery. Milton says that initially Tom and Steve wanted an Eagle as their logo but he talked Steve and Potter out of the idea. "Come on, you've got Brooklyn. Who needs an eagle?", recalls Steve of Milton's comment on the original company name, as quoted by Inc.com. The logo which was finally created really helped to move forward Tom and Steve with fund raising and give Brooklyn Brewery recognition.
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Birthday Blues
Tipping his glass, the Scotch flowed down Napoleon's throat burning. He sat at the bar, something he rarely did because it was unsafe. Today he didn't care, besides it was easier to keep his glass filled sitting here.
Another year and he was still alive with only five more to go before he was out of the field. He wasn't in medical or even hurt this time, the assignment was almost a success except Henning hadn't returned.
"My friend, you realize it is not safe for you to sit in the open like this," Illya was suddenly standing next to his partner.
"Remember I have the Solo's luck," he said mockingly as he motioned for the bartender to refill his glass.
"Come on," the Russian led his partner toward a back table.
Once they were seated with a new drink in front of them, Illya said. "What is it Napoleon? We have lost others before."
"Did you know we were born on the same days except he was five years older?"
Illya now understood. Napoleon was thirty-five today that would have made Henning forty.
"He asked to go, you did not assign him," He reminded his friend.
"I should've said no. His partner was worried about him, saying something was wrong, but when he asked to be involved I couldn't refuse him as it would was to be his last assignment."
"And how is this your fault?"
"I put myself in his place and couldn't imagine giving this up so allowed him to participate in the raid."
Sarcastically Illya said. "Give what up, the beatings, drugs, injuries, and pain?"
"No. The sense of danger and excitement and the idea that I'm doing something to help those who live in the world."
"So what is the problem? People die around us daily, why is this death so much more important to you?"
"He had made it, was leaving the game. Why didn't I see that something was wrong?"
"Do you think he took unnecessary chances?"
"No but…."
"No buts Napoleon. He did his job and did not make it."
Napoleon motioned to the bartender pointing to his glass again.
Shaking his head no toward the bar and covering the glass, "I think you had enough, my friend. If you insist on getting drunk, let me take you home."
Frowning at his partner he said, "Now, you're acting like my mother, and I haven't needed a mother since I was a child."
"Not your mother but someone who cares." Illya said helping his friend to stand and directing him toward the car,
As they walked toward Napoleon's auto, a group of laughing children came running up the street with a young girl dressed in a party dress in the lead. The men moved aside to allow them to pass.
Suddenly the girl in the lead darted out between two cars. The sound of brakes threw Napoleon into action. He raced into the street lifting the girl and carrying her to safety.
She began to cry as he held her and gently reassured her when she began to brush off her dress..
"I got my birthday dress all dirty," she said as her tears began to stop. "What a crummy way for my birthday party to end."
She said beginning to cry again as her mother reached the group and ran up to her.
"Shhhh. It okay there'll be other birthdays, and you'll have other dresses. At least you are safe and not injured," he assured the child.
The girl looked at him as Napoleon sat down on the curb with her on his lap.
"It's my birthday too," he whispered in her ear as a small grin playing on his lips.
"Really, you still have birthdays?" She asked him innocently. "Did you ever get hurt doing things you shouldn't on your birthday?"
Napoleon glanced at his partner. "Something I do get hurt on my birthday, but this year I was lucky like you and didn't get hurt while helping others."
The girl slipped off his lap taking her mother's hand. "Thank you mister and Happy Birthday."
"You too my sweet," he said sending a kiss her way.
After the children left, Illya helped his partner up. "Napoleon?"
"It's okay tovarisch. I'm ready to go home. I guess I forgot that this is what we choose to do, and death is a large part of it. Henning died doing what he wanted to do."
"So what would you like to do for the rest of today? It is only six pm."
"I'd like to take a walk through the park."
"Although I have no problems with doing that, why?"
"I want to experience the freedom and joy of staying alive for another year." Smiling, he led the way into the park.
"Happy Birthday my friend and may you have many more." Illya said.


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While many people treat their homes as merely a living space, there are people that are very passionate about their home to the point that they want to make it a representation of who they are. It is understandable that a lot of people don't have the time or the money to take on projects that renovate the home. Therefore, they tend to just leave their home as it is. While there is nothing wrong with letting the home be what it is, there are plenty of advantages to making some very creative renovations. The only thing that is needed is a set of examples.
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A very beautiful girl is on the way to New Girl.
According to Entertainment Weekly, super model Brooklyn Decker will guest star on the Fox sitcom some time in early 2013. She will stop by as Holly, a customer at Nick's bar over whom Winston, Nick and Schmidt compete.
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Rev. Kingsley Masemola's belly dancing routine for the ANC: a sign of desperation - statement by UDM Provincial Secretary: Mpumalanga (10 February 2004)
The refusal to vacate the United Democratic Movement's (UDM) seat in the Limpopo Legislature with immediate effect by Reverend Kingsley Masemola has vindicated the UDM when it said that his movement to the African National Congress (ANC) was not a political tactic, but a financial transaction.
Masemola's recent public belly dancing routine for the ANC came as no surprise to the UDM as his attempt to retain his seat as leader of the official opposition whilst serving under the ANC is indicative of a person who lacks morals and is financially desperate.
The UDM is hopeful that the Legislature will effectively exercise its duties according to the South African Constitution, as failure to do so will compel the UDM to take legal action regarding this matter.