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Waste Site Cleanup & Reuse in New England
Remediation of Former Wire Manufacturing Plant Helps Keep Chicopee Residence Safe and Offers Opportunity for Future Economic Growth
Success in EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Program
Chicopee, MA
(December 3, 2003)
The former Bay State Wire Company was the first Chicopee property that was assessed for contamination using US EPA Brownfields Assessment grant that was awarded to the city of Chicopee in 1996. The grant helped the city assess the environmental contamination present at the abandoned Bay State Wire property.
The 1.85 acre property located at 1195 Montgomery Street in this New England town is bordered by the Ames Plating Co. in the southwest, the Titan Roofing Co. on the northwest, and residential neighborhoods on the other two sides. The almost 50,000 square foot main building was built in 1913 by the C.F. Church Manufacturing Company, which owned the property until 1956 when it was sold to American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Company. American Radiator would occupy the building until 1963 followed up the Evalyne Day Trust who would own it until 1967. In 1967 National Transparent Plastics would become the fourth owner of the property. They utilized the site to manufacture plastics and rubber products and owned the property for 16 years. The property was sold again in 1983 to Bay State Wire Company.
Bay State Wire stopped production in 1988 and two fires destroyed the building in1990. The city of Chicopee began to develop plans for site assessment and cleanup in 1991. That same year, the property was purchased by Bay Reality, Inc. The degraded property was now beginning to draw the attention of the surrounding neighborhoods because of the dangerous environmental contamination and growing acts of vandalism and other criminal activity committed in and around the charred property.
Utilizing the US EPA Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilot Program monies, the city of Chicopee began an environmental assessment of the property in 1996. The city hired Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), Inc., an independent environmental contractor, to conduct site investigations and environmental testing on the property. VHB completed a Phase I assessment on the property in February of 1997. As a result of their investigations, immediate action was necessary when a methyl-ethyl ketone underground storage tank (UST) was seeping contaminants into the surrounding subsoil. Seven other USTs were found on the property by VHB. They contained fuel oils, plasticizer, kerosene, and other liquids. Six above ground storage tanks (ASTs) where also discovered, but most were empty. Other hazardous materials found at the property by VHB included asbestos, lead, PCBs, and mercury. The total assessment cost was $129,350.
The remains of the former Bay State Wire buildings were demolished and cleared, and the USTs and hazardous wastes were removed following the initial assessment. The total cost of the remediation, excluding the site assessment, was $196,000. City officials, the Willimansett Neighborhood Improvement League, Inc, and the EPA New England worked together to oversee all cleanup and demolition activities on the property. Cleanup was funded by both the city and state governments.
The city of Chicopee took ownership of the property from Bay Realty in 2000 through tax foreclosure. It was clean and ready for a future owner by 2002. That same year the property was sold to E. Joseph Montemagni, a private developer. Plans for the property's redevelopment include office space, which would bring additional tax revenue and jobs to the neighborhood, and for storage for a local company. Located in Willimansett, one of the most economically downtrodden neighborhoods in the city, the now clean and safe site removes a source of crime and contamination and offers the promise of employment and renewed business to the disadvantaged community.
The population of Chicopee, MA is 55,000 people. The Unemployment rate in Chicopee was 3% in 2000 according in the U.S. Census with 22% of workers in manufacturing or factory jobs. The median household income is $35,700 with 9.6% of the population living below the poverty level in 2000.


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text: Front Photos (4) Video View larger Infinity Reference 6432cf 4"x6" 2-way car speakers Item #: 1086432CF 18 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $69.99 pair Shop all 4"x6" Speakers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Buck Pomerantz Rely on Infinity to revitalize the sound in your car. Replace your tired-out, old factory speakers with Reference Series full-range speakers that'll play your music louder and better. Infinity Reference 6432cf 4"x6" speakers feature a Plus One+ woofer design that packs more surface area into the cone so you get more low-frequency punch. Large textile dome tweeters project smooth, clean highs, and their large voice coils allow for high power-handling. Grilles are not included factory grilles are appropriate for most installations. Important Note: These Infinity Reference speakers use a low impedance design to pull more power safely from your car stereo or amplifier. This design is compatible with virtually all factory and aftermarket stereos. Installation Note: These Infinity speakers do not include screws or speed clips. You may be able to use the factory screws to install them, but it's always a good idea to have an assortment of self-tapping screws (5/8" to 1") and speed-clips on hand. Priced per pair Product Highlights:4"x6" 2-way speakers (pair)Plus One+ Injection-Molded Polypropylene (IMPP) woofer cone with hi-roll rubber surround1" edge-driven textile dome tweeterTrue Four Ohm Impedance technology: speaker's 2-ohm impedance combines with speaker wire impedance for a 4-ohm loadcompatible with virtually all factory or aftermarket car stereospower range: 2-40 watts RMS (120 watts peak power)frequency response: 72-21,000 Hzsensitivity: 91 dBtop-mount depth: 1-7/8"warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Infinity Reference 6432cf Reviews Average Customer Review: 18 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. 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Enter the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. 2004 Ext Cab Silverado Written By MikeW, Detroit, MI on Friday, January 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great factory replacement speaker. Works well with factory head unit, factory amps. Sound is crisp, tight and accurate. Replaced my rear door speakers, factory bose started crackling, paired up these speakers with baffles and a speaker kit of dynomat and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Great factory replacement speaker if your looking to get real loud with aftermarket amp, Infinity kappas would be where to look. Pros: Good quality, Great sound, Crutchfield support. Cons: Wish Infinity would make a lower powered component set so I could replace my front speakers without having to add an extra amplifer. Was this review helpful? Yes No Infinity Reference 6432cf Speakers Written By BD, Kansas City, MO on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Surprisingly strong speakers for their size. Clear and with better bass response than I have a right to expect from 4x6 speakers. Just wish my 02 Silverado had room for larger speakers, as they tend to be drowned out by the 6 1/2 inch speakers in front. May look at modifying (cutting) the sheet metal in the rear doors to allow vertically mounted 6x9s or some sort of component setup in the future. A sub is definitely a necessity with the speaker sizes I presently have, though. Pros: Clear. Excellent bass for their size. Cons: Size, but that's not Infinity's fault. Was this review helpful? Yes No very nice Written By crawdaddy, Pcola, FL on Friday, December 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) got these as part of a factory upgrade from stock on Jeep TJ and they are well worth it. Nice clear sound and easy to install Pros: big improvement over stock, easy to install Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes No Great soundfrom small speakers. Written By Jimmy, Lacombe, LA on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Given space where speakers were needed, not many options. Mid 90's GMC. Recent purchase of Alpine HD reciever with optional power pack. Blew stock speakers within days. These really sound great & enhances the performance of my new purchase. Very affordable, beat the quality & price of local stores. Pros: sounds great in stock location Cons: could not go bigger size due to location Was this review helpful? Yes No great sounding 4x6 infinitys Written By william H, minneapolis minnesota on Monday, September 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) these are great sounding speakers for the money im a audiophile and know what good sound is I had an older set of plate speakers by infinity that has a plastic basket assembly and the magnet was to heavy for the plate and broke off they have since fixed that but I got these any way because they are in the back of the truck and 3 ways are not needed. I was very surprised these sound just as good as the plate 3ways and have more bass because they have more surface area than the 3in woofers on the plate speakers. Pros: great sound, great price, easy install and free shipping Cons: spec sheet says 2ohm load not so great for my jvc deck makes amp work hard and cause it to get hot I may have to add a 2ohm resister to the neg side on each speaker to make them 4 ohm also metal basket dosnot go all the way to the edge of mounting lip you have to add washer to ensure you are on the metal and not just the plastic when installing the screws so the screws do break the plastic and the speaker comes loose from the door. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Rear door replacements Written By Dan K., Joliet, Ill. on Sunday, August 11, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) A Crutchfield advisor(Blake) recommended these to replace my factory speakers located in the rear doors. The old ones still worked but sounded flat. These made a huge difference even though I connected them to the stock radio. Thanks Blake! Pros: Super easy installation. Fit perfectly. Cons: None. Was this review helpful? Yes No Good but Written By ChrisC, Albany, OH on Monday, August 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are in the door of my 2001 Grand Am. When adjusting the volume to just these speakers they sound good clean and crisp and do not distort until past my where i want to hear anything inside the car. The problem (not really a problem) is not against the speakers itself rather i installed Focal's 6X9's in the rear and they completely over power the Infinity's. If I adjust to put more sound upfront I miss my Focal's. Nonetheless far better than the factory speakers. Pros: Clean sound at an affordable price. Cons: Wish the Infiniy's had the gain of the Focal's in the rear Was this review helpful? Yes No Great sounding Infinity Written By JimT, Warrior, Al on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Installed these in the small extended cab doors on my GMC Sierra. They sound much better and clearer than the original GM speakers. Easy install too. Pros: Sounds great, fairly easy install, good price. Cons: Not a perfect fit, some drilling required. Otherwise no complaints. Was this review helpful? Yes No Infinity Reference 6432cf Written By Calvin, Dyersburg, TN on Friday, July 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers sound great!! Huge improvement over the factory speakers. The installation instructions that Cruthfield provided were very helpful. Overall a great product that helped improve the sound quality of my truck. Pros: Clear sound. Good price. Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No For 97 Jeep Wrangler TJ Written By MNPostal, Minneapolis, MN on Friday, June 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The sound was far better than the PPS speakers that were in our Jeep. I am not sure if these were the stock ones or an aftermarket from the previous owner. Installation was quick and easy. Pros: Clear sound Cons: Would like a little more fullness to the sound, but I think these are fair for the price. Was this review helpful? Yes No Great speakers Written By Shawbonez, Corona, Ca. on Monday, December 17, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 single cab rear speakers finally needed to be replaced. By following the recommended installation proceedures, these speakers went in quickly and easily, and sound great. Just take care removing and installing the plastic mouldings. No additional amps or anything, just the stock stereo, and these speakers are crisp and clean sounding. Yes, you have to drill mounting holes... so what, you'd have to do that anyway with any other speakers, too, right?... and these fit perfectly. Pros: crisp clean sound. Was this review helpful? Yes No Satisfied Written By jesse, Elkin, NC on Sunday, July 24, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Replaced stock speakers with these in 03 extended cab chevy. Easy install and have been pleased. Installed infinities in front as well (again easy install). Both work well with stock radio. May add a sub later, but i'm good with sound as it is, beats the heck out of stock. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Infinite sound Written By Steve, Chicago Il. on Sunday, April 17, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Thyese speakers came with anything you could think of to make installation easy. It only took me a few minutes to install them cleanly and correctly.For my effort I was rewarded with brilliant sound. Great buy, Their construction is top quality with top end materials. 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No great replacement chose Written By Butch, Brunswick, Ga. on Friday, April 15, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very good sound, replaced the old speakers without any alterations. Had trouble getting interior back in place. Installation instructions great, but vehicle pretty old and sometimes plastic would not bend. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Speakers Written By Danny, Salem, Ohio on Sunday, February 06, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The quality and sound are great. The crutchfield team were more than helpful with my selection.I would recommend these speakers to anyone.They answered all my questions in my research and i am glad they did.The gear that came with them were helpful in the installation of them. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Sound Written By Ben, Chapel Hill on Monday, November 15, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Being so small I didn't think these speakers could do much to impress. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The sound is crisp and detailed. They really add to the sound field in the truck, you get a real sense of "being there". They replaced a factory set in a Chevy C1500 extended cab and are coupled with the Infinity Reference 6032cf speakers in the doors and a slim sub and a Pioneer DEH-P6800MP head unit. 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Infinity Reference 6432cf Written By Jay, Hawaii on Friday, October 29, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers made a significant difference in my sound system. There was one problem during installation. These speakers were installed in my 92 S-10 blazer in the front dash. The driver side speaker cover could not be install with the speakers because of the shape of the inner dash. I had to cut part of the speaker cover mounting bracket in order for the speaker cover to be reinstalled. 6 out of 21 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Infinity you have done it again!! Written By robert, NY,NY on Friday, November 20, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) i have a 1997 chevy s10 regular cab with 2 10" rockford fosgate p1 behind me pushed by an alpine amp. I bout the Infinity Reference 6022si 6-1/2" for the door and they sound amazing and i had some "crappy" things in the dash and all they did was snap crackle and pop. I bought these and WOW what a difference! These things rule. I have a separate amp hooked up to my dash and door and no matter what you throw at them, there is no distortion and they take it like a champ! Now my family always used Infinity and had nothing but good luck. And i have had the same experience. Definitely recommended. 36 out of 41 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Two 2-way 4x6" speakers 2 Standard 4x6 mounting adapters (installed) 8 Machine screws (attaching speakers to mounting brackets) 2 Adhesive foam gaskets Specifications sheet Warranty sheet Infinity logo sticker Cut-out template on box Features and Specs General Design 2-way Tweeter Design 1" Edge-driven Dome Tweeter Composition Textile Woofer Composition IMPP Woofer Surround Hi-roll rubber Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Specifications Sensitivity 91 dB at 2.83 volts Frequency Response 72 - 21k Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) 2-40 Peak Power Handling (Watts) 120 Impedance (Ohms) 4 Top-mount Depth (Inches) 1 7/8 Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) N/A Product Research Features Plus One+ Woofer Cones: Each speaker uses a cone significantly larger than other speakers of the same size. This is accomplished by using a unique basket design and hi-roll surround. The Plus One+ design offers greater bass output and a significant increase in efficiency. Woofer Materials: Each woofer is constructed from Injection-Molded Polypropylene. This process of cone molding assures a uniform cone thickness for superior linearity and clarity. It is also lighter weight and more rigid for decreased distortion and improved bass response. Hi-roll Rubber Surrounds: The hi-roll rubber surrounds allow the woofers a greater range of movement, resulting in longer X-max and more bass output. Textile Dome Tweeters: Each speaker uses an edge-driven textile dome tweeter for smooth, accurate highs. True Four Ohm Impedance Technology: The speaker's 2.0-ohm impedance combined with the impedance of your speaker wire provides a true 4-ohm load to your connected headunit or amplifier. Mounting: The speakers can be top- or bottom-mounted in a metric 4"x6" opening, or, using the supplied adapter rings, the speakers can be top-or bottom-mounted in a U.S. standard 4"x6" opening. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Infinity Reference 6432cf is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Infinity Reference X REF-6402cfx 18 Reviews $99.99 Shop all 4"x6" Speakers Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase accessories for this product Download the product manual Search the website Go


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I Love The Beach
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
-Great Quality Video and Pictures
-Clips are at least 2 minuets or longer
-Content is Exclusive
-Easy Navigation/Attractive Layout
-Price is Justified
-Videography and Editing Are Superb!
-Updates are too small/rare
-Could have a broader variety of women body types/shapes
Bottom Line:
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The ONLY problems I see with the site are that they do not update often enough and with enough material when they do. I would be happy with more video of the same women, since most are attractive. On this note it is true that they could go for more variety in body shapes. Also, they could have more fully nude clips. There are some but they are not as prevalent as topless video (although in recent months they have dramatically increased the number of fully nude videos, especially in the HD categories).
If you have never joined this site and like to look at naked women on the beach the price is definitely worth the admission. Between this and
Beach Hunters
I would recommend this site. However, you probably won't be staying month to month as the updates are too scarce to justify a long term commitment.
Yet, despite its flaws this is one of my favorite sites on the internet.
EDIT: After watching several of the new HD vids I can say that the videos are definitely containing more of a variety of women (something lacking in the early videos).
Was a member approx.
6 months
prior to this review.
Lots and lots of high quality content (vid and pics)
Zipped photos
Great web design
"Natural"- amateur models
Fast downloads
Great search engine/filter
Reasonable price for what you get
Some of the models need to shower BEFORE the shoot
Bottom Line:
I really like AW as most people do. It is, as they describe, a different take on presenting nudity. What I like the most is that the interaction between the staff and models is genuine. Probably helps that the photographers and staff are women photographing other women. I agree with almost all the reviews that you will find of this site. If you have not joined it yet, and you enjoy naked women, then you should stop reading and go sign up.
My only complaint is that some of the models are dirty- literally. I do not mind hair (heck have as much as you wish) but for the love of GOD and all that is holy please please shower before you display you naked self. Not all, but a noticeable amount of the girls have clearly not showered (i.e. you see traces of poop and old mucus). To me that is off-putting especially when the models are hot. i like my women dirty but clean if you know what I mean. If it wasn't for this issue I would have given the site a perfect score. It is that good.
Voyeur Russian
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
-Lot of Varied Content
-HUGE Gallery
-Very Fast Downloads///////DONE.
-HD Videos Available for Newest Content (For 2009)
-Video Quality is mostly Acceptable
-Multi-format video (AVI and WMV)
-Site Navigation/Layout Rocks!
-No DRM
-NO Download LIMITS (For FULL Subscriptions)
-Daily Updates in ALL SECTIONS
-Some content is not exclusive (mostly nudist beach)
-Some unattractive naked women (old or very fat)
-People shooting video make me angry sometimes (more on this below)
-Some FAKE content (not much)
-Some content unappealing (more on this below)
Bottom Line:
First off let me praise this site for three important things all pay sites should do and this one does: First, FAST DOWNLOADS. Second, EASY NAVIGATION. And third, LOTS OF CONTENT. Voyeur-Russian does a very good job of presenting their material and making it accessible to subscribers. There are daily updates for 7 Voyeur Areas; Nude Beach (Cabins), Locker Room, Nudism (Nude Beach), Spy Camera, Upskirt, WC (Bathroom Vids), and Shower Room. Each section is composed of videos from 2-10 min long, with file sizes from 1MB to 100MB. In all there are videos from 2003-Present. Counting videos from each category there are tons of videos (about 5 years X 365 days worth i.e. over 1500). There is a picture section, which is OK, but I joined for the videos.
What I do not like about the site is very little, but I will give some details. Mostly the three sections Spy, WC, and
are not appealing to me. The Spy videos are all fake (totally set up) but there are some hot models in them so they are worth sorting though. WC is basically watching women use the restroom. Not my thing. I like to look at naked women (mostly amateurs with natural breasts and such) but I do not want to see them peeing (there is no pooping but they do show tampon and rag changes which is a turn off for me). The upskirts are OK but there are so few of them with girls NOT wearing underwear that its not very appealing to me. You can see some asses but that's not the best angle IMO. Quality varies most with the upskirt videos.
The last thing that bothers me are the guys filming the Nude Beach (really beach cabins). There is basically a guy behind a two-way mirror filming girls changing. While I can appreciate the fact that the guy was probably hot and cramped, too often glare appears and you see his hand and camera instead of what he is pointing it at. Also, he focuses on parts that I would not and zooms in too often. Just when a lady with big natural hangers is about to bend over he goes to her ass or pussy. WTF!? I want to see the hang for Pete's sake!
There are some fat old Russian women that get in the shots at times, but its not that bad since the camera does not focus on them.
Aside from these critiques the site is great if you like your average 18-45 year old woman and/or like to look at naked ladies in places you wish you could but could not (e.g. locker room/changing room). There is not much here for those who simply must have hardcore content (to me naked ladies is just fine).
My Suggestion for the site would to be get rid of WC and Spy and get a good collection of down blouse videos and pictures (real stuff, nothing fake).
Beach Hunters
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
Lots of Video Content
Very Easy Navigation
Updated Often with Lots of Content
Cheap and Long Trial Period
Newer Videos are High Quality
Decent Download Speeds
Pictures are Zip
You can Download different video formats(avi, mp4, wmv)
No DRM
Video Editing is Horrible
Video Clips
are Redundant
Older Pictures are Screen Captures (poor quality)
Some Videos are Set-Up (fake)
Videos can be Too Short
Some "HD" videos aren't really HD
Very few pussy close-up videos/pics
Bottom Line:
If you are into casual public nudity and public sex then this site offers the most content for the price. There are about 110 pages of video clips with about 40 videos per page and 80 pages of pictures/screen captures, also with 40 sets per page.
You can download the videos in 3 different formats (avi, wmv, mp4) or stream them (except for HD videos). The pictures are available in zip files and sorted by date. In all there is a lot of content here, especially for first time subscribers.
The downfall, however, comes with how the content is presented. In some cases you get 15-30 seconds of a particular woman, and then in other videos (mostly the sex on the beach kind) you get 10-20 minuets. Also, a decent amount of the updates are continuations of previous scenes. There is one couple on here that appears in about 20% of the sex videos. They obviously swing a lot, but man how many times can you show them!
Also, the editing of the clips is horrible. You may get 5-7 seconds of one woman and then it cuts to another woman and then back to the first woman. It is annoying if you like one of them and not the other. Finally, some of the videos are fake (i.e. fake public sex or fake changing rooms). This takes away from the other "voyeur" content that is real and many of the members post complaints on the forums about this.
But when taken as a whole this is probably the best nude beach site on the net I have found. It just needs variety of content and better presentation.
Current Member
over 6 months
(at the time of review).
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Reason: Rules applied to models have changed impacting the content of the site in a major way.
*Models are REAL.
*Allows men and women on cam.
*Free (for real).
*Tokens are reasonably priced.
*Video quality is superb (as long as model has a good cam).
*Easy to navigate/can filter by region.
*Lots of "programs" available to models so they don't have to manage tokens/games/prizes for tipping.
*Color coded chat text.
*Ability to have moderators in chat room.
*Cannot view other avatars/previews when viewing the cam (like on MFC).
*Chat window could be nicer (e.g. bigger/different fonts).
*Billing company does not work with all credit cards (e.g. need Pay Pal option or CCbill).
Bottom Line:
This site has come a LONG way since I found it just under a year ago. Yes there are not as many models as MFC, but this site has a lot going for it. I have found myself visiting it more than MFC as time goes on for one reason: IT ALLOWS MEN ON CAM.
Why is this good? No I am not into blow jobs, but what I am into are exhibitionist women--and there are a lot here! Since men can be on cam, you can peep in on girls who are naked around their male friends and roommates. I like casual/public nudity and girls do not get banned or punished for having a male voice or a man walk by. So the models tend to be much more open about their nudity around others, which is great. This makes the voyeur element of cam watching much more exciting...and this means they also have a couples section (an added bonus).
In addition, there is a good selection of women but mostly Thursday-Sunday and at the end of the month (PAYCHECKS!!!). The overall quality of the video feed is very good (for models with nice cams and high bandwidth). Another nice feature of the site is the tokens/tips are managed by programs that models can customize. This means that models spend more time playing/chatting and less time using a calculator or asking what the count is. They can also sell "tickets" to shows, set up tipping games, and set "goals" on the fly. Very intuitive all around and the programmers are adding new features almost every month.
In short, the "feel" of
is impressive. True MFC has the premium models, but most are not "real" like they are on
. Also, with all the other features they make available (e.g. mods) the experience has the potential to be the best on the internet.
The major downsides are the hoards of people in some rooms (which makes it near difficult to chat) and the fact that the billing companies are not as well known. I had an issue buying tokens, so I just didn't (and missed a good ticket show because of it!). I think that a PayPal option or CCbill would resolve this. Finally, the site operators should try to revamp the layout/graphics a bit. Its too bland and a good graphical overhaul would give this site the shine it deserves.
Bottom Line: Look for
to compete more and more with
. I say this because the amount of tipping/private shows has increased dramatically over the last year...this tells me that I am not the only one straying from MFC more and more each moth looking for something more exciting than hoards of solo girls (which can get old).
Definitely worth your time if you are a video voyeur and like to chat with real models--tokens always help.
The webmasters at the site instituted a new ban on several practices that hurt the site IMO. 1-No one is allowed to cam outside for any reason. 2-No fisting or "big" toys. This means that I must lower my overall score (from a the original 91).
Some of the most exciting shows were outside! Several models (who had made "camming" outside their thing) have left as a result of the new rules. Also, some of the models who used big toys have left.
I understand enforcing rules to protect models, but their strict enforcement undermines the freedom of the site that I had come to like like so much (and what made it noticeably different from MFC). Now it appears the site is converging toward the MFC autocratic model. I am guessing from the chat rooms that others feel the exact same way, and my guess is that this will impact the site in a negative way in the months to come (especially as spring and summer approach). At least MFC doesnt ban outdoor camming....
Rude Internet
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
-Lots of content
-Daily updates which are big
-Easy navigation
-Fast downloads
-Price is right
-Good variety of nudity/porn
-No thumbnails for video content
-Thumbnails for pictures are too small to see
-Quality of videos is lacking no matter how new the content is
-Content is NOT exclusive and some of it can be found on "free" sites
-Some content (especially pictures) are repeated
Bottom Line:
Since no one ever reviewed this site I decided to take the plunge and for $19.95 I thought the risks were low.
In short the site is what it says it is. It offers a huge collection of amateur content with daily updates.
While most of the content is not exclusive (and can be found on other sites) it is a good collection of amateur content that simply saves you time from having to hunt it down (if this is the kind of content you like). There are lots of teen web cam vids, home vids, hidden vids, etc. as well as pictures.
The download speeds are great. It maxed out my bandwidth which is 7mbs.
However, the presentation of the content is lacking (i.e. there are no thumbnails for video and the thumbnails for picture galleries are WAY too small). Despite these flaws, Rudy does a good job of describing what is in the videos so it give you a good idea of what to expect. The biggest disappointment is the video resolution which makes downloading 50% of the videos worthless. Rudy will warn you if a video's quality is bad, the problem is that "good" quality videos are often very poor IMO.
My other complaints are as follows:
A decent amount of the video is from other sites which offer it at HIGH RESOLUTIONS. Too often I feel like I am stuck in 1998. I understand that the web cams and phone videos will not be high res and I do not expect them to be either. However, there are some videos that I know for a fact are HD because I have the originals from the sites they originally appeared on (e.g.
Beach Hunters
My suggestions and conclusions:
1. Offer the best quality video downloads possible. In a world were most people own HD TVs and are privy to high quality video this site needs to offer high resolutions when possible. I want to see details not pixels (I can see those for free).
2. Thumbnails for videos are a must. Period.
3. Thumbnails for pictures needs to be larger.
4. Videos and pictures should be organized by content type/genre (e.g. blow jobs, Asian, chunky). He does describe content well but there is no way to search for niche content which is a drag.
Overall given the price and the amount of content I would say that this site is a decent but not great value. If you like amateur content it is worth at least one month given the price, but don't expect to stay for months on end. If the suggestions I made were implemented I think this site could be one of the best for the type of content it offers and retain more subscribers in the long-run.
Naked News
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
-Good Looking Models
-Good Programing
-Decent Quality Video
-Some Amateur Models
-Price is Low ($14.95/month)
-Daily/Hourly Download Limit
-Very Few Pictures with NO NUDITY
-Archives are Limited (See Below)
-No Close-ups of Models Naked Parts
-Videos are Quick Time ONLY
-Some FAKE BOOBS (Not to my liking)
Bottom Line:
I have been a member of this site for on and off over the last 7 years (this is my 7th time joining). While they have improved the programming of the show a great deal, the site quality is lacking compared to what it could be. Placing limits on the number of downloads you can do in an hour/day is ridiculous given that the largest videos are 30MB and most are under 10MB. I was restricted after downloading only 4 days of material! That is about 28 2min clips at moderate resolution. That is simply crap given that only 1/3 of that contains nudity(-10pts)!
This brings me to my other point. While the site advertised .H64 high rez video (which isn't all that great), they do have it---but only for the last two days are available for download(-10pts).
Next we have the Quick Time only video. Although QT is not horrible the videos should be in multiple formats given that this site is basically a TV show. Video is their thing and they are failing with presenting it (-5pts).
Finally, the models may be hot but by the time you wade through the limited downloads, the so-so video quality, and the QT only you essentially get to see a pussy that is composed of about 10-15 pixels. This would not be a problem IF there were quality pictures of the models to accompany the videos. And there are, but they are NON NUDE (-15pts).
So why have I rejoined. Long story short, besides Lily Kwan and April Torres, in 2001 the quality of the video was good for the time and there were no download limits. By 2005 the models had changed and the video quality was somewhat better. Last year the video quality was starting to suck and I was told it was going be HD soon. Now that they have the .H64 QT video they have imposed limitations that are ridiculous for the user.
If you want to check the site out it may be worth it if it is your first time. Too bad you will not be able to see the older anchors since the archive is pitiful (i.e. the older videos have NOT been improved but rather are shown AS IS circa 2000 like 100 X 70). This site is in need of a major reality check given how well other adult sites treat their material. This will be the last time I join given the restrictions imposed which ruins the experience.
Unique Sexy Girls
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
Not too expensive
Non-recurring subscription
Very little content overall
Very few good looking models
Poor quality photos and video
Few Videos Most are Short
Slow download times (ED: with Firefox)
Poor site navigation
No Zip-files for pictures
Bottom Line:
I joined this site to look at something different. Specifically I saw some samples from their large labia selection on El-ladies. I decided to join since it was only $14.99 and billing was though ccbill (a billing company I trust). Within minuets I knew I had wasted my money and after an hour I was so disappointed that I came to this site and signed up to warn others not to join.
In short there is very little content here. What is here is slow to download, poor quality, and the video clips are an embarrassment to internet porn in 2008 (they are essentially the same clips you download on preview sites- literally!).
The quality of the videos and pictures are something akin to what you would have found in 1998. The only saving grace is a model named Honey who is cute and has the most amazing labia I have ever seen on the net. Not surprisingly a majority of the content is of her but getting to it is painful.
I would not recommend this site to a majority of porn viewers. If you find pictures of Honey on preview sites (you will know her when you see her labia) just save what you can and move on unless you are really desperate for her and want more poor quality pics and vid- or have money to waste.
I doubt this site lasts long once the word gets out. It fooled me but don't let it fool you.
To be fair using IE7 does help with download times (originally I used Firefox). However, rest of review still applies.
Current Member
less than 1 month
(at the time of review).
There are naked women
There is HD video
Shady payment system
Poor site navigation
Unclear terms of service
Way too expensive for any decent content
Downloads are SUPER slow (*sometimes)
Bottom Line:
I joined this site even though I knew I would be disappointed. I wanted to download HD content from a particular model that appears only on this site. I was not interested in Live
Video Chat
and I thought it would be worth $10 for the Elite membership to get access to the HD video downloads.
But within 2 minutes of navigating the site it was obvious that they want you to join chats, even if it means you're not totally consenting or knowledgeable about doing so.1(footnote)
Anyway, I went to the model's home page to get some HD video only to find out that IN ADDITION to the Elite membership you have to become a "Fan" of the model to get access to their content. Sure some non-nude HD video is available, but in most cases HD video is restricted or non-existent. You can get "Replay" video but you cannot download it and it is a pain to access.2(footnote)
So what does this mean. Well if you want access to all the videos for ONE particular model you have to become a "Super Fan." This costs an additional $19-$39 on top of the $10 you already already paid. YES you read that right more money for full access to ONE model...not all the models.
On this point I see that someone wrote in their review that you need to have a credit card with a low balance to avoid spending too much money--WTF?!!!! How about a site that is honest about what they charge and for what. It is true that you cannot see how much money you have spent, so if you go LIVE you had better be rich.
IMO (and look to all my other reviews which are fair) this is the worst rip-off site ever. You can find much better porn at a much better price elsewhere and still get the same result (if you know what I mean) without being anxious that they are going to overcharge your CC.
P.S. I was not allowed to rate the site lower than 50...I would have given it a 25 had I the option. Seriously, I hate people who scam and that is what this site is.
After a few days of more navigation my overall view has not changed. But I do want to add that you can find $10 worth of decent porn at the site and the download speed CAN be decent...it just takes way too much time to recoup the costs. The layout is much worse than I realized and navigation is horrendous.
1-For instance, upon visiting the "Fan Site" for a particular model if they are "Live" you are automatically redirected to the live chat if you do not decline within 30 seconds. This means if you have multiple tabs open and do not realize it you could be placed into the chat room without direct consent. Luckily I had pre-canceled my membership so charges to my CC could not be made. I cannot confirm 100% that it would have started to charge me but I don't put it past them given how the site is set up.
2-In order to access old streams you have to "hover" your pointer over the thumbnail for 10-15 seconds...only then can you click to access the page and then you have to click it again!
My Free Cams
Love the number of models and the overall setup of the site. Hate the women only concept and how strict they are about having men being seen on cam (even in the background). They should branch out but all the money they make....why bother?
Up and Coming Site
Very good site. I am amazed at how far it has come in less than a year. Can't wait to see the future improvements and I hope that they continue to attract more models/couples. See my review for full details.
I Love The Beach
Reply of
Monahan's Reply
If you have never joined then you will be pleased. You will stay busy downloading for about a week, but you could get it all in that time. And that is exactly what I do. Join once a year and then download all the updates. But like I said if they had more in their updates I would join more often because the quality of the material really is that good.
I Love The Beach
Reply of
Monahan's Reply
No they do update that much, but you only get 1 set of pictures of 1 to 2 videos and they alternate between the two. while both are high quality, I waited a year to rejoin (from last July) and I was able to download all the updates in one day. So it is the amount of updates that I wish would increase. They have a feedback form and one of options is "more updates" so I am pretty sure this is a common complaint. Hey when you get content this good you can never get enough!
I Love The Beach
Reply of
TheRizzo's Reply
While I would agree that they do not show enough small-breasted or saggy breasted women (although this is changing with the new content I have noticed--I just joined again this month), I do not think this justifies a such a low score of 60 given how nice the site is organized and how awesome the quality of the video and pictures are. Hands down there is not a better nude/topless beach voyeur site on the net. My biggest complaint is with the scarcity of the updates which makes me wait 1 year before rejoining instead of several times a year.
Beach Hunters
Don't Critique the Webmaster
I recently wrote in the forums of this site and my critique was removed in less than 24 hours. Please note that #6 was wrong and I did add a reply to note this. Basically, the video I thought was reposts was video that appeared on another site (jackass-nudebeach.com) so it was not reposted for this site. Here is what I wrote:
Subject: We are not that stupid
While I appreciate the site there are several problems that could be addressed to make the site much better. However, I am guessing that those who own/manage it are soooo rich that they do not care to make more money, or they smoke pot all day and are unmotivated to improve it. In either case here is what needs to be fixed, because for those of use who subscribe and browse the collection from time to time...to put it bluntly...we are not that stupid to notice that...
1. Making 20 videos out of a single 5 minuet clip and then spreading them over a 5 month period doesn't mean that the site has more content. It just means the user has to spend more time downloading a bunch of short clips instead of one. I assume the owners feel this increases the appearance of their content and/or dissuades users from using more bandwidth. In either case it sucks and makes the experience second rate to quality adult sites.
2. Video shot from above that shows shoulders and bald-headed men plain suck and should appear very rarely. If I wanted to look at the tops of naked bald headed men I would find a spot in the ceiling of the men's locker room at the local YMCA.
3. High Definition video is NOT up-converted standard definition video OR compressed HD video made to be smaller in file size so that users use less bandwidth. Just because a video appears in HD aspect ratios doesn't make it HD, and yes we can tell. Come on most of us HAVE HD or are members of sites that offer REAL HD (e.g.
). Real HD doesn't take up 9MB for 17 sec clips but about 50+MB.
4. Did I mention how STUPID clips that are less than 1 minuet are...
5. Taking captures of the REAL HD video (which is not made available to subscribers) and then posting it as "pictures" is weak. It is quite obvious that this is what you are doing...
6. You may have 190+ pages of video content (mostly due to the STUPID 17 second clips), but that doesn't mean you need to repost so many videos. Sure most people will get tired of wading through the STUPID 17 second clips, but those of us with memories longer than goldfish are quite aware of how many reposts appear in the course of a year.
To summarize this site could be SUPER cool. It could have the quality that
has with its content. But it appears that those who manage this site are cheap and prefer to cut corners and maintain their profit margin instead of increase it. It could be such a great site too which is what makes it a shame...I do wish they read this and consider some of what I have said (even if it was caustic and sarcastic).
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Beach Hunters
Reply of
polacrilex's Review
It has been over a year since I signed up for this site. As an update I would like to add that the site has not changed much (I recently signed up again). They have made no effort to improve it. In fact, they continue to push movies with HD aspect ratios but not HD resolution as HD video--its not. The picture section continues to be but mere captures of previously released videos. What's funny about that, is the captures are of the REAL HD resolution video that they do not make available for download. Finally, many of the clips continue to be way too short, with some as short as 8 seconds. Basically, they have taken clips that normally would be about 5 minuets and split them up into a bunch of short clips to make it appear they have more content. In reality it is just plain annoying. Also, they have either stolen or bought old footage from jackass-nudebeach.com and split the video up into about 45 2 min clips. In short, the site has not improved its flaws pointed out in my original review. Too many short cuts are being used to limit bandwidth used to increase their profit margin instead of improving the quality of the site to attract long term subscribers. For this reason I would lower my original score to a 72 and say that the BEST nude beach site anywhere is
X Nudism
Reply of
mbaya's Review
Sounds like it deserved a much lower score.
18 Years Old
Reply of
elephant's Comment
Billing co is out of Amsterdam and IE does not list it as a phishing site. You should be OK- I usually skip sites that do not use CCBill or other known billing sites. Its a good idea to check out independent billing sites before signing up. Maybe TBP should include a list of known reputable billing companies.
Rude Internet
Any review of this site soon?
This site promises a lot but I am skeptical since I cannot find reviews of it anywhere. When are you planning to review it? Just curious.
Reply of
DavidInCA's Review
I agree that some older (i.e. 21-34) women would be nice. It wouldn't take away from what she has accomplished it would only add to it.
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- The Recorder
29-year-old tractor-trailer driver hit two vehicles last month
By KATIE FITZPATRICK
Staff writer
The primary cause of the crash in which the car Morgan Lake was driving was pushed from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge 27 feet into the water below was ruled as distracted driving on the part of the tractor-trailer driver, according to Maryland Transportation Authority Police.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, 29-year-old Gabor Lovasz of Canada, has been charged by MDTA Police with failure to control speed to avoid a collision, unsafe lane changing, negligent driving and speed greater than reasonable and prudent on highway. Lovasz faces a total fine of $670, according to a press release.
"Morgan's very happy that charges have been filed, and she looks forward to the Bay Bridge being a safer place as a result of that," Lake's attorney, Wayne Cohen of Cohen & Cohen PC, said in a phone interview Friday.
When asked whether Lake is planning on taking any legal action against Lovasz or Bulk Carriers PEI, Cohen said, "Right now, Morgan is considering all options that are available, but her true focus is on healing and getting better. At some point down the road, she'll decide how she wants to handle things."
MDTA released the collision reconstruction report Thursday morning detailing the July 19 accident on the bridge.
In an earlier interview, Lake, 23, of Dunkirk told The Calvert Recorder that at about 8:24 p.m. July 19, she was driving her 2007 Chrysler Sebring east across the bridge on her way to Philadelphia when her car was hit by a tractor-trailer.
Lake's Chrysler went through the toll plaza and was traveling in the right lane behind a 2014 Mazda, driven by Herbert A. Sutcliffe Jr. of Olney. The report states that "For unknown reasons, traffic in front of these two vehicles slowed," causing the Mazda and Chrysler to slow to speeds well below the posted 40 mph speed limit on the bridge.
A tractor-trailer, driven by Lovasz, went through the toll booth and was in the right lane behind Lake's vehicle, the report states, and was "accelerating or moving at a constant speed as opposed to other vehicles, which were slowing down." Lovasz, in the report, said to try to avoid the collision, he swerved to the left lane. Two witnesses identified in the report said they did not see the tractor-trailer's brake lights until after it hit the Chrysler.
Lovasz indicated to investigators that his attention was directed to his driver's side mirror due to flashing headlights behind him, according to an MDTA press release. When he looked forward again, he said he noticed the vehicles in front of him were stopping, so he tried to steer the tractor-trailer to the left to avoid contact, but struck the left rear of the Chrysler, pushing it up onto the top of the barrier wall, the release states.
The tractor-trailer "disengaged" the Chrysler and entered the left lane, but then "veered back" into the right lane. The truck hit the back left portion of the Mazda, causing it to spin nearly 180 degrees and come to a rest in the left lane facing west, the report states.
According to the report, the tractor-trailer "re-engaged" the Chrysler, and "When the box-trailer made its final contact with [the Chrysler], there was sufficient momentum and force … that this final contact pushed the car over the parapet wall and off of the bridge."
Lake fell 27 feet from the bridge into the water, officials said. The impact of the tractor-trailer hitting the Chrysler had shattered its windows, and once the vehicle entered the bay, water "rushed through" the car windows, causing the vehicle to begin to sink.
Lake was able to escape the vehicle by unbuckling her seat belt and swimming to a nearby bridge pier abutment, the release states. The Chrysler "came to a final uncontrolled rest" in about 7 to 9 feet of water, the report states.
Lake was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore, where she was treated for minor injuries, according to the press release.
Sutcliffe and a passenger in his vehicle were not injured.
The press release states that the investigation revealed the Chrysler had slowed to about 4 mph when it was hit by the tractor-trailer. Based on a data download of the tractor-trailer's engine control module and anti-lock braking system, investigators believe it was traveling between 47 and 51 mph just prior to the crash, officials said. Vehicle inspections indicated no mechanical defects were present at the time of the inspections following the crash, the release states.
Officials said Lovasz had emigrated from Hungary to Canada as part of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program. According to the report, Lovasz obtained his commercial driver's license in April while employed by the program, and then began working for Bulk Carriers PEI. On July 17, he was "paired with an experienced Bulk Carrier driver" and they drove to Massachusetts, at which point the "experienced driver" left Lovasz with the tractor-trailer to drive to Virginia and then to Rhodesdale, which took him over the Bay Bridge, the report states.
The report also references a crash from April 13 in the same location involving two passenger vehicles, with one of the vehicles coming to rest on the barrier wall, according to the press release. There were no injuries or structural damage to the bridge from the April crash.
"Both the April and July crashes were a direct result of distracted driving. Every one of us has immense responsibility behind the wheel," MDTA Police Chief Col. Michael Kundrat said in the release. "With two similar incidents over the last few months, we are taking a closer look at this area of the bridge to evaluate what can be done to enhance safety. We're analyzing potential strategies including flashing Congestion Ahead signs, requiring headlight use during two-way traffic operations and additional rumble strips."
The National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary report Aug. 19. The NTSB has MDTA's full cooperation as it works to issue a final report, the MDTA release states. A timeframe for the completion of the final report has not yet been determined.


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Recipe by Todi
"My Family loves French Dips so I created this super simple recipe I can throw together any time. The best part is the juice is created along with the roast."
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3 pounds
beef sirloin roast
1 (1 ounce) packet
dry au jus mix
1 cup
8 (1 ounce) slices
provolone cheese
hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
Very easy recipe!!! and good too. To misfit and others who find the juice to be to greasy...This is a very old trick my Grandmother used to do, float a couple of lettuce leaves on top off the juice before placing the sliced meat back in the juice. The lettuce soaks up the grease. Keep doing this until all the grease is gone. MUCH faster than placing juice in the fridge to congeal. I have done this for years! Also, should one find anything too salty, place a pealed potato in what ever, cook for a while, then remove the potato. DON'T EAT potato as it will be very salty. Both of these suggestions are from my Grandmother. She was the BEST cook ever!!
This is an easy recipe, however, I doubt the author 'created' this as this recipe has been around on nearly every crockpot website for years. Very salty if made as written.
176 Ratings
This was so delicious!!! I did do a few changes. I add a cup of beef broth, and 2 cups water. Then I added a bay leaf, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. So wonderful and flavorful. I will definitely make this again!
amazing! except we found the jus to be very greasy?? Anything we can do to help this problem?
I did modify this recipe a bit for what I had on hand, which meant that I used a packet of onion soup mix instead of au jus mix, but I otherwise followed the recipe exactly. The beef smelled lovely, and once it was done I removed it from the slow cooker and shredded it. I strained the juices through a sieve to remove the onion, and refrigerated them so the fat would congeal at the top for easy removal. My husband says he prefers this version to the pricey sandwich shop downtown -- thanks!
This was great. I used top round london broil, added a can and a half of beef broth and a cup of water to the recipe. Once done, I sliced the meat, put it on a hoagie roll with onions and swiss cheese and toasted it in the oven for five minutes. I will definately make this again.
This is amazing! I have used this so many times. Key is type of roast and adding the beef broth as mentioned in an earlier quote to keep down the grease content. So easy! thank you for sharing.
Very good and simple. Great for a busy day or a lazy one! I used stock instead of the water for extra flavor . I also used swiss. Don't forget the horseradish. My 4yr old and 6yr old both loved it. My picky husband ate two huge sandwiches. The leftovers are pretty yummy too.
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When a high school athlete takes cash to play for a university, we call it a recruiting scandal. But when a university takes cash to jump to a different conference, we call it a wise financial decision. You don't buy that comparison? OK, explain how the University of Maryland abandoning the ACC for the Big Ten is any different from the National Football League's Colts abandoning Baltimore for Indianapolis in 1984?
I accept that the Terps' move was a financial necessity and that fans, tradition, loyalty and programs like lacrosse and soccer aren't important.
I accept that secrecy and springing the announcement during Thanksgiving week were necessary to stifle backlash and finalize the deal.
I accept that the decision was made by a bunch of guys with no Maryland roots who couldn't identify Buck Williams, Albert King, Randy White, Lamont Jordan or Gary Collins if you held a gun to their heads.
I accept that Byrd Stadium soon will be filled with Ohio State and Michigan fans, just like with Red Sox fans at O's games and Phillies fans at Nats games.
I accept that in modern, big-time college sports the size of a university's TV market is more important than the quality of its athletics or academics.
And I accept that buck-chasing and conference-hopping have become so prevalent that a conference calling itself the Big Ten now has 14 members, while the Big 12 has only 10; that the Atlantic Coast Conference includes schools located in Kentucky and Indiana, and that the misnamed Big East soon will include schools in California, Texas, Louisiana and Idaho!
But I'm still ticked off. I'm ticked off that university officials are trying to sell this as an academic initiative. Bull! During the Terps' basketball glory years — 1999 to 2003 — only 8 percent of Maryland's players graduated. So please don't talk to me about academics.
I'm ticked off at what this move will do to Terps recruiting. High school athletes around here were raised on the ACC, they want to play against ACC teams. Washington Post columnist John Feinstein claims Maryland has no sports rivalries. Wrong, for true Terps fans every ACC game is a rivalry. But how would Feinstein know, he went to Duke.
Jumping ship from the ACC is going to cost us local recruits, while, conversely, we'll have a huge recruiting disadvantage in the Big Ten's Midwest. Why would a five-star player bypass Ohio State or Michigan to play for faraway, unheralded Maryland? Doesn't make sense.
I'm ticked off at what this does to fans and to athletes' families. We now belong to a conference located in a different time zone where the average distance for a Terps away game is 663 miles. See you at the Iowa game?
I'm ticked at who's going to pay the Terps' $52 million ACC exit fee and pay for all that coveted loot that's supposed to balance the athletic department's books. Go look in the mirror — it's you. That's right, The Big Ten could outbid the ACC for Maryland because The Big Ten has its own cable TV network that reached 73 million fans last year. But Big Ten fans pay to view — where else do you think the money comes from? So, starting in 2014 you'll be paying, one way or another, to watch the Terps on TV.
I'm ticked because all this was avoidable. The financial calamity necessitating this move was caused by years of mismanagement.
First, Maryland hired a flawed athletic director, Debbie Yow, who operated 27 sports programs (more than nearly every other ACC school) by cooking the books. Rather than cut spending, Yow balanced the department's budget by depleting financial reserves. Yet, with the program in financial crisis, she still signed off on Byrd Stadium's $50 million Tyser Tower addition, whose empty sky suites are hemorrhaging money.
Another Yow boner was her football coach-in-waiting deal with Ralph Friedgen and James Franklin. Instead of an orderly succession, Maryland lost both coaches and ended up hiring Randy Edsall, whose 6-18 record is a disaster. Edsall blames injuries (are we in the ACC or the ACL?), but in hindsight, Maryland should have kept Franklin, who's rejuvenating Vanderbilt's football program.
And Yow didn't get along with basketball coach Gary Williams — they didn't speak to each other for five years. After winning the NCAA championship in 2001, Williams began coasting. His retirement should have come sooner, but nobody made that tough decision, just like nobody audited Yow's books or tried to avert the department's looming financial crisis.
Instead, Yow departed for N.C. State, the mediocre football and basketball teams lost revenue and the deficits exploded, resulting in seven sports programs being cut. And, now, the final fiasco — a desperate flight driven by financial need, to a conference with which we have nothing in common.
Kind of reminds you of how Maryland state government is managed: runaway spending and borrowing, excessive taxation driving off the tax base and then, when it all hits the fan, sell your soul to the gambling industry.
Blair Lee is CEO of the Lee Development Group in Silver Spring and a regular commentator for WBAL radio. His column appears Fridays in The Gazette. His email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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very cool !!! do think it will be available for PC? Of couse I would NEVER trade in the real thing but it will be fun to play at home.
there's one for the DS
There is already one out!!!! I have the demo!!!
It's called Disc Flight Demo. The full verision costs $20, it's for computers only.
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went to Breadfruit for the first time tonight and sampled most of what they had to offer
Drinks first as that is how you should judge a rum bar
Overall the drinks were average with a couple exceptions - the pours on all the drinks was very light - as a rum bar you would think they would live up to a tiki standard - Trader Vic's this is not RIP
The caprihina was ver good and wel made not overly sweet - this was the best drink of the evening
The strawberry basilica was not wahat I was expecting. It the ladies all loved it and it was a well crafted drink on the sweet side - needed another shot of rum IMO but would be a great pool drink I would recommend trying it
The drinks I would not order again
Estate Mai Tai - served in a Collins glass and it just got worse from there
Rum old fashion - too sweet and too weak - ice for a sip then it gets old no character to the drink
Hemingway daquiri - llight pour but otherwise well balanced - could have been better
Tasting flight south America to Europe - waitress recommended this and it had some new rums I had not tried so gave it a go - again light pour - poor value here and was average at best
On to the food
Scallop app: They were scallops a bit under cooked not the greatest sear and the sauce was unremarkable would pass on this one
Mussels: great mussels cooked perfectly with a delicious sauce and nice toast points - would certainly order these again - nice change of pace from the normal French white wine preparation and the mussels were the star of the show
Service: was very good - they did up sell everything as some people had reported on yelp - don't mind that - very profession courteous and knowledgable that was the best part of the evening along with the decor - very nice inside
Overall rating: worth a go if you are in the area to see if you like it - don't think we would return again but was worth a shot
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I agree with you that the mussels are great. They're one of my favorites on the menu - cooked over pimento wood with a mango-rum reduction.
The Breadfruit is one of my favorite spots. I actually love how nicely the drinks are balanced. The last time we were there,the owner paired cocktails with our meals. That was a treat. Some of my favorites have been the Daiquiri Agricole described to me as "our simplest and most sophisticated cocktail", the Kingston Rum Punch, and the Pina Colada. I haven't been back to try the summer cockatils yet, but I love how they are always adding seasonal drinks. A couple spring favorites were the Eighteen Karrots (Appleton Estate V/X, carrots, ginger, lemon, and pimento dram) and the Kiwi Reserve (Mount Gay Special Reserve, kiwi, lemon, pineapple and lemon blossom tincture made in-house).
They fly in such fresh seafood so that's what I usually order. Love the rum glaze and jerk spice on the scallops, the flavor of the shrimp curry, and the fish of the day escovitch - simple but fresh, served with a spicy habanero-pimento vinegar sauce.
I actually was really hoping to get to their seafood and cocktail pairing dinner tomorrow night, but won't be able to make it.
Thanks for the report, Dapuma, disappointing as it is. The food is probably too spicy for me, so the drinks were what had me intrigued with this place, although I hardly ever get downtown, so I've not been. I still might give it a shot, but I suppose I'll have a lot lower expectations if I do.


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Get an overview of this hotelDowntown hotel near shopping, House of Blues, and the Loop
With a stay at Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from House of Blues Chicago and minutes from Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
This 4-star hotel is close to Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago.
Make yourself at home in one of the 353 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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Adjacent to the House of Blues in Chicago's Marina City complex, this 10-story hotel is within two blocks of Magnificent Mile shopping and within a half mile of the Loop business and theater districts.
10-pin, a unique bowling experience with a Martini Lounge, is available next door. The hotel offers valet parking, as well as a parking garage (parking garage cannot accommodate motorcycles).
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Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection, offers an on-site 10 pin bowling alley features a nightclub-quality audio and video system and a martini lounge. Lake Michigan, one mile away, offers seasonal recreational activities.
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- Breakfast fee: between USD 16 and USD 20 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 18.950001 per night (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 69 per night (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 45 per night
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Funderburk's Gas Grill & Deli
Funderburk's offers delicious deli favorites.
Nuby's Steakhouse
Nuby's offers a great meal with excellent service and a large selection of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, seafood, chicken and of course, steak! Relax with friends and family. Beer, wine, kids' menu.
"Life is good at Kahuna's!" Come on by for a burger, shake, fries, and of course, your favorite flavored Ski! HOME OF THE COMET-KAZIE.
Hibachi Buffet
Asian buffet-style food.
Cunetto's Restaurant
Cunnetto's is a full service restaurant that offers diverse menu of American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a sports bar serving drinks nightly.
Adams Brother's Coffee House
Adam's Brother's Coffee House offers a variety of tasty American classics.
The Turret Cafe
Great Coffees...Healthy Smoothies...Delicious Sandwiches, Soups, Salads & Desserts.
Chang's Chinese Restaurant
Chang's offers delicious Chinese food in a family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices and excellent service.
Powhatan Restaurant
Powhatan Restaurant has delicious diner dishes such as burgers and sandwiches. Located next to the Powhatan Hotel. Beer and wine available.
The Sweetest Things
The Sweetest Things has so many decadent hand made chocolates as well as fresh bakery sweets to indulge in. There is a quaint dining area and a cozy lounge area where you can enjoy a specialty coffee drink or a delicious fruit smoothie. They serve delicious deli style lunches throughout the week, with a menu that always changes. But one item always remains, the loaded baked potato soup. A delicious secret recipe handed down to the owner through the generations that is prepared fresh daily as a side option for the "white bag special" lunch combo.
Mario's Pizza
Mario's offers delicious pizza and other favorites, served by Mario's friendly staff.
Lu-Bob's Family Restaurant
Lu-Bob's has all your American favorites such as chicken, steak, potatoes, and much more, served with a smile.
Ariston Cafe
The Artison Cafe in Litchfield, IL is believed to be one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66. With an eclectic menu of dishes from western favorites, south of the border food, and ocean catches; there's even Baklava –a delicious sweet and gooey Greek dessert. Come for the history, stay for the food.
Angus Bailey's Restaurant
American cuisine including specialty sandwiches, soups & salads, handcut steaks & chops, seafood, pastas and more! Full bar. Carry out available.
The Bamboo Garden
Chinese-American dine-in and and buffet specials. Visit our website!
Bentley's Country Kitchen
Bentley's Country Kitchen has delicious food served in a cozy, casual dinning atmosphere by a helpful, friendly staff.
R and B's Family Restaurant
Family-style restaurant with seating for 114.
Jubelt's Bakery
Jubelt's Bakery in Litchfield offers routine breakfasts and lunches, but this family has been in the bakery business since their German immigrant ancestors arrived a century ago. Stop by for a slice of pie or the whole pie, either way you're sure to leave with a smile on your face.
O'Brians Top of the Town
Piano bar and entertainment lounge. Dinner and cocktails, wine dinners, tastings and live music.
The Winery at Shale Lake
Rent a 4-wheel Surrey bicycle and take a bottle of wine down to the lake. They make six varieties of wine on site. You'll love the picturesque setting: the wine garden; deer running across the field; wild turkeys making their way into the woods and lots of rabbits. Make it a real fun weekend by renting one of the log cabins or a real getaway by camping at the campgrounds.
Forsee Vineyards
Surrounded by stately oaks, Forsee Vineyards offers estate handcrafted wine in a serene country atmosphere. Sit on the patio and listen to music or take your favorite glass and stroll the six acres of vineyards.
Plainview Vineyard
Plainview Vineyard grows 16 varieties of grapes in their vineyard. During the summer, be sure to try our frozen wine drinks. All our wine grape varieties were grown, harvested, and bottled at Plainview Vineyard.
Heartland Rivers Wine Trail
Taste your way along this trail made up of unique wineries located in small towns throughout Southwest Illinois. Must-stops include Piasa Winery in Grafton, featuring live music on its riverside deck.
Ariston Café
The Ariston Cafe was founded by Pete Adam, a Greek immigrant, in Carlinville, Illinois in 1924. The original cafe was located on Route 4, the predecessor of Historic Route 66. In 1929, the Cafe was relocated to Litchfield, Illinois and moved into its present location on Route 66 in 1935. Since 1966, Pete's son Nick and wife, Deme, continue to offer the traditional service expected of a family-owned and operated restaurant. The cafe is believed to be one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66 and has been inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame and is placed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Weezy's Route 66 Bar and Grill
The restaurant is known for charbroiled burgers, homemade pies and hearty breakfasts, particularly biscuits and gravy made with fresh sausage from locally produced hogs. The decor follows a diner theme with a black-and-white checkered floor and red vinyl seat cushions on chrome booths, tables and chairs. Walls are lined with vintage signs, photos of old vehicles and other Route 66 memorabilia and even has an outdoor patio.
Doc's Soda Fountain
Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880's. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950's. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc's is also open for lunch and dinner.
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Joey J. Lee
Professional Background
Educational Background
PhD in Information Sciences and Technology, The Pennsylvania State University (2009)
Dissertation Title: Understanding How Identity Supportive Games (ISG) Can Impact Asian-American Possible Selves
Scholarly Interests
Selected Publications
Lee, J. J., Liao, E., & Ahn, S. (2012). Experience points for learning: Student perceptions of game mechanics for the classroom. Games, Learning and Society (GLS) Conference, Madison, WI.
Lee, J. J. & Hammer, J. (2011). Gamification in Education: What, How, Why Bother? Academic Exchange Quarterly, 15(2).
Lee, J. J., & Li, V. A. (2011, August). Identity Supportive Games: A Game-Based Approach to Asian-American Identity Development in Adolescents. Poster presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Convention (APA).
Hoadley, C., Xu, H., Lee, J. J., Rosson, M. (2010). Privacy as Information Access and Illusory Control: The Case of the Facebook News Feed Privacy Outcry. Journal of Electronic Commerce Research and Applications, 9(1): 50-60.
Lee, J. J., & Hoadley, C. (2007). Leveraging Identity to Make Learning Fun: Possible Selves and Experiential Learning in Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs). Innovate Journal of Online Education, 3(6). http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=348.
Lee, J. J. (2008, June). Understanding How Identity Supportive Games Can Impact Asian-American Possible Selves. Presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2008) Doctoral Consortium, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Lee, J. J., Gaydos, M., Hoadley, C. (2008). Identities, Stereotypes, and Constructing Avatars for Success in Math. In Learning and Research in the Web 2 Era: New Opportunities for Research (J. Slotta, organizer). Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2008) Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Hoadley, C., Lee, J. J., & Sockman, B. R. (2008, March) Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Educational Technology Design Teams: A Cross-Case Analysis Using the TACIT Framework. Roundtable Paper. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference, March 24-28, 2008.
Lee, J. J., Hoadley, C., & Sockman, B. R. (2008, March) TACIT as a Reflective Tool for Improving Educational Software Partnerships. Poster presented at the Technology Enhanced Learning in Science (TELS) annual meeting held during the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference, March 24-28, 2008.
Lee, J. J., Hoadley, C., Xu, H., Rosson, M. B. (2008, February). How to anger Internet users by sharing information they've already published: Privacy attitudes and the Facebook controversy. Poster presented at the 2008 Information Sciences and Technology Graduate Symposium: Creativity and Innovation: The Future of Information, Technology, and the Enterprise.
Lee, J. J., & Hoadley, C. (2007). Leveraging identity to make learning fun: Possible selves and experiential learning in massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs). Innovate Journal of Online Education, 3(6).
Lee, J. J. and Hoadley, C. (2006). "Ugly in a world where you can choose to be beautiful": Teaching and learning about diversity via virtual worlds. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS06), Bloomington, Indiana, June 2006, pp. 383-389.
Lee, J. J. and Hoadley, C. (2006). Online identity as a leverage point for learning in massively multiplayer online games (MMORPGs). In Proceedings of the 6th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT06), Kekrade, the Netherlands, July 2006, pp. 761-763.
Lee, J. J., Hellar, D. B., & Hoadley, C. (2006). Gender, Gaming, and IT Careers. In E. M. Trauth (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Gender and Information Technology, Hershey, PA: Idea Group, Inc.
- National Science Foundation - Co-PI of Climate Change Educational Partnership (CCEP) Grant ($5.65 million USD over 5 years)
- National Science Foundation - Climate Change Educational Partnership (CCEP) Supplemental Grant ($60,000 awarded in 2011).
- Pennsylvania Governor's School in Information Technology Grant ($4500 awarded in 2005).
- Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Institute Grant ($3400 in funding awarded in 2005 and 2007).
- NSF-Funded Research Fellow position for Technology Enhanced Learning in Science (TELS) Project (Fall 2005-Spring 2008)
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MSTU 4039: Video games in education
Provides students with tools they will need to understand, analyze, and build games. Focus is on gaining an understanding of rules, interactivity, play, social interaction, and all other factors that go into making an innovative and fun game. Primary focus is on the basic language of games: game play and game design. Course also addresses games from an educational perspective. Special fee: $45.
MSTU 5003: Theory and programming of interactive media: Part 1
Aimed at students who are interested in building instructional multimedia in Adobe Flash. Provides students with tools for understanding, analyzing, and constructing Flash-based multimedia in a hands-on manner. Examples and mini-tutorials abound. Theory and design are integrated to ensure that students emerge as authors of well-designed, educationally-sound media.
MSTU 6000: Advanced designing educational games
This course serves as an intensive workshop for designing and producing educational games as well as a scholarly opportunity for students interested in the advanced study of games.
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Through an understanding of play, the Games Research Lab seeks to gain knowledge of human cognition, collaboration, media effects, modern culture, creativity, improvisation and other factors within games that have implications for education. Faculty and students involved with the Games Research Lab have broad-ranging interests, and the lab has resources allowing the study of video games, traditional board and card games, role-playing games, games for teaching and learning, "serious" games, media literacy, the psychology of games, and related topics.
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Calling all Seattle singles! Valentine's Day is drawing near and it's time to start planning a fun night out with friends or other singles to party the night away. Check out these Valentine's Day events for singles happening around the Seattle area.