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OK, so I'm going to give this a shot, note that I can't promise the great reviews/critiques as provided by Tom and Alex, we shall see, (perhaps I'll try doing it in verse! Then again, maybe not! Ha Ha!)
Since I'm posting this a bit early, to give you all a chance to think about how you'd like to interpret the theme, I'm going to let this one run for two weeks so the closing date for entries will be the Sunday of the weekend following the fourth, or the 13th of July.
With the upcoming holiday, namely the Fourth of July when we celebrate our Country, friends and family, as well as remember those who have served to help keep us free, it seems fitting to have this next challenge about the many ways we celebrate this event.. You had a whole month to rest and digest the results of your last efforts. It's time to break out the camera again, but again as always remember these simple rules:
- Photos must be shot between Saturday June 28 and Sunday July 13.
- You must provide the EXIF information if asked (we'll help you, if you'd like to know how to get it).
- No photoshop alteration (we're looking to improve your skills with your camera, not software).
- Your photograph must adhere to the theme, which will be described below.
- Post only one photo per post, so that commentary can be easily provided for that photo. You may post more than one photo, but try to keep it to a handful.
- Title your photo so it can be referred to later.
- Post two or three of your best photos in this thread. Please post series, experiments, and photos for comment and criticism in the PHOTO COMMENTARY thread.
- And, the most important rule: have fun! We're looking to spread the joy that many of us derive from taking pictures, particularly ones that tell a story of some kind.
This fortnights theme: "Celebrating the Fourth of July"
This can include anything from time-lapse photography of the fireworks displays in your neighborhood to pictures of a family gathering to a spending a quiet day of reflection of what the fourth is all about. Or perhaps it could be photographs of the preparations for the oncoming holiday, which is another reason I decided to post this a bit early. Remember this should be your interpretation of what the fourth is about so don't get stuck thinking just fireworks or some other "traditional" symbol of what the fourth is.
As Tom often reminds us:
Remember Ansel Adam's admonition, "You don't take a photograph, you make it."
As you search for something dealing with the Fourth of July, remember some of the principles we've been working on:
- Rule of thirds
- Think foregrounds
- Shooting during the "golden hours"
- Look for a focal point
- Consider a high or lower vantage point
- Seek diagonal lines
- Frame your subject
NOTE: Please use the Commentary Thread to post multiple efforts and to discuss techniques, ask questions, make comments, etc. Please reserve this thread no more than three of your final efforts, the photos you're really proud of and want feedback on.
Have fun and show us Your Fourth!


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Bruce and Kris Jenner have separated after 22 years of marriage, E! News is reporting.
Rumors of a marital split have have plagued the Jenners for months, and only last week Kris' younger sister Karen Houghton told In Touch magazine that the pair were indeed living apart.
Now it appears the couple are putting those rumors to rest.
"We are living separately and we are much happier this way," the pair said in a statement to E! News. "But we will always have much love and respect for each other. Even though we are separated, we will always remain best friends and, as always, our family will remain our number one priority."
Bruce, 63, and Kris, 57, have two teenage daughters, Kendall and Kylie. Kris is the mother of Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian Odom as well as Robert and Kourtney Kardashian.
In an interview with US magazine that will be on newsstands Friday, Kris says that there is no animosity between her and Bruce, and that he will continue to appear on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."
In the interview Kris goes on to say that the pair have no plan to divorce at this time. "We ended a marriage, but that's not the end of our friendship," she told Us. "I will always love him, but we are no longer a couple in that way."
(E! and NBC are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)

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Royals recall Dwyer, Falu from Triple-A
KANSAS CITY -- The Royals recalled pitcher Chris Dwyer and infielder Irving Falu from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, and they were expected to be in uniform for the series finale against the Indians.
Dwyer pitched seven scoreless one-hit innings on Tuesday night as Omaha's Storm Chasers won the Triple-A National Championship, 2-1, over Durham at Allentown, Pa. He had a perfect game until there were two outs in the seventh. Falu drove in the winning run in the sixth inning.
This is left-hander Dwyer's first experience in the Major Leagues. Falu played in 24 games for Kansas City last season with a .341 average while taking the field at second, short, third and left field. He was called up for one game this year, but he did not play.
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Ashley Greene is slated for a four episode story arc starting this Sunday on Pan Am. This is Ashley's first time doing TV since landing the role of Alice. She joins Elizabeth Reaser, Peter Facinelli, and Jackson Rathbone as Cullen family members who have landed TV roles post Twilight.
See more Ashley PanAm images on EW and Just Jared.
Are you a Pan Am fan?


text: My friend posted this picture on facebook: I like this picture because it sums up my complaints about people who give bad tips. The (nonexistent) tip here isn't because of bad service. This person basically felt a compliment was interchangeable with a tip and decided to save money by not paying. I'm fine with giving a bad tip for bad service, but the rule still remains that, if you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to go out to eat. PS, I thought about putting this topic in TNZ because it has gotten heated in the past, but I wanted to get a larger view of both the pic and the issue in general.


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Our mission is to drive change towards sustainability. To drive change means that CEC has had to change. The December issue of our newsletter captures highlights of the past year.
In 2009, CEC changed how it is organized and took steps to adapt our membership and what they focus on. We invested in recruiting new members to provide the next generation of communication and learning leadership. CEC also reached out to partner with different sections of the Union in new ways, and made a deliberate effort to embed the Commission across the IUCN One Programme.
CEC members continued to advance the agenda of IUCN and the wider conservation community, emerging with a stronger structure despite the loss of the CEC focal point early in the year. Although she resigned from her position in the Learning and Leadership Unit, since dissolved, Gillian remains active in CEC as a Specialty Group Leader. Our stronger structure and a new home for CEC within IUCN promise effective years ahead.
Highlights of 2009 include:
- Finding a new home for CEC in the IUCN Science and Learning Unit, with a member of Senior Management, Susan Mainka, as Head, Science and Learning. (We will meet her in our next newsletter).
- Expanding the climate change conversation to include military experts
- Offering input to develop a logo and guidelines for the International Year of Biodiversity
- Communicating biodiversity through CEPA training workshops
- Finding a new home for the World Conservation Institute and preparing to compile a global selection of online courses for professional development
- Exploring new media for conservation, such as the Planetary Action Atlas and the expanding use of video
- Partnering within IUCN by holding a first-ever joint Steering Committee meeting with WCPA, seeking ways to promote the value of protected areas
- Building networks with conservation communicators by promoting the Wild Speak symposium
- Contributing to Education for Sustainable Development events worldwide
- Updating the CEC structure with the appointment of Regional Vice-Chairs and selection of National Activators and Specialty Group Leaders
Future directions
Throughout 2010, a strong focus will be the International Year of Biodiversity. An important aspect of that work will be to promote the value of protected areas.
Building a stronger and more active membership will be a priority of our new Regional Vice-Chairs and National Activators, as will building audiences such as women and young people.
Plans include online courses and a database for distance learning (capacity building); strategic use of diverse media along with "plain speak" to convey IUCN priorities with more impact (communication platforms); and starting dialogues with key people and groups around climate change and security and other emerging issues (co-creating solutions).We will be brokering alliances with non-traditional partners, evaluating new communications tools and strategies, and continuing to seek best practices in change management and knowledge managment. These and other activities will be aligned with areas in the CEC strategic plan and mandate, and carried out in deeper collaboration with the IUCN One Programme.
Our Commission is a learning network of social and intellectual capital that advances sustainable development. In 2009, the CEC Steering Committee and myself volunteered approximately 550 days to further the work of this Commission. In the coming year, I hope that you will join CEC in catalyzing innovation and transformational change for sustainable solutions.
With wishes for the happiest of holidays and a greener New Year!
Keith Wheeler, CEC Chair
Quick links
2009 CEC slide presentation to IUCN Council
2009 CEC video for IUCN Council
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I got a call last night from BMWNA, asking which seat I want. I can order the standard or the low seat now at no cost, but if I want a different seat once the bike is in it'll cost me the price of the seat. The standard seat on the GT is 32.3" at its lower setting. My RT is 32.2". Close enough.
I asked when the bikes will come in. She said there is no firm date - I would imagine BMW is scrambling to work out bugs at this point - but she said the first bikes should be available in May. (May is when the snow finally melts around here.)
I'll post a picture when I get (if I get) the bike. I'll be easy to recognize because I'll be the one with the big grin.
- Kate


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NASCAR might be a male-dominated sport, but this week, GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown is introducing you to the women of the track! Host Nan Kelley heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway where she finds out firsthand what it's like to be in the driver's seat with Johanna Long.
During her visit, Nan also learns the inspiration behind Jennifer Jo Cobb's racing career and Chrissy Wallace reveals what it's like to race against her father, Mike Wallace. Off the track, Nan will visit with Miss Sprint Cup ladies, known as the face of the fans.
On the countdown, the checkered flag will wave on a new artist in the No. 1 spot. Who will it be? Tune in to Top 20 tonight at 8p|7c to find out and to get to know the women of NASCAR!
If you missed the last few episodes or want to re-watch some of your favorite interviews, head over to our Top 20 section for videos, photos and more! You can also catch Top 20 Extras, cast your votes, and take a look at the current chart to see where your favorite videos land. Visit Top 20 »
Remember, GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown is chosen by YOU. Be sure to head over to our voting page and vote daily for your favorite videos!


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Type: Defect
Status: Closed
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Declined
Affects Version/s: Release 1.5
Fix Version/s: None
Component/s: None
(-> [1 2 3] (fn [args] apply + args))
CompilerException java.lang.Exception: Unsupported binding form: 1, compiling:(NO_SOURCE_PATH:1:13)
The expression is expanded to:
(fn [1 2 3] [args] apply + args)
If this is intended behaviour then at the least the compiler error message is confusing. It would be preferable if the -> macro checked for (fn..) before treating a form as a sequence and injecting the argument.
Note that this works as you might have hoped:
(-> [1 2 3] ((fn [args] (apply + args))))
because it expands into:
((fn [args] (apply + args)) [1 2 3])
Your suggestion that -> check for (fn ...) before treating it as a sequence and injecting the argument leaves open the question: Why only (fn ...) should be treated specially? Why not (let ...), (for ...), (doseq ...), etc? And if you go that far, how do you decide what should be allowed and what not?
I agree with Andy, that it's not realistic suggestion to check for fn,let,etc. Perhaps a doc fix would help here but I'm not sure if we just want to call out (fn ...). I'd recommend closing this unless Stephen speaks up.
I'm happy with Andy's synopsis of the problem, and it's reasonable not to change the behaviour of the threading macro specifically for (fn..).
However, this is a mistake that I'm sure many others make/have made and it's hard to diagnose what is going wrong without dumping interpreted form – hardly a reasonable expectation for a novice user.
Before closing this issue, I'd like to see improved failure reporting, such as causing the threading macro to throw a compile error or warning if passed a raw (unwrapped) function declaration (are there legitimate use cases this would affect?).
Throwing an error on (-> [1 2 3] (fn ...)) would certainly affect any perverse individual using a local redefinition of 'fn.
I think the best that can be done here is a mention in the docstring.
This the expected behavior for ->.


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Players sit around a table and roll the dice in turn. Dice Totals:
- 2 - double odds, see below
- 3 - person to left of roller drinks
- 4 - nothing
- 5 - roll one dice again, that's the number of drinks for everyone
- 6 - make up a rule
- 7 - thumbs up on table, last one in drinks
- 8 - penalty shot. Roll one dice, that's how much the shot glass is filled
- 9 - person to the right of roller drinks
- 10 - bathroom break. (until you roll a 10 you don't leave the table)
- 11 - Boxhead
- 12 - Boxhead, see below
Double Evens (i.e. two 2's):
Roller drinks (on top of any other applicable rules)
Double Odds (i.e. two 1's):
Everybody drinks (on top of any other applicable rules)
If you roll an 11 or 12 you must wear the beer box on your head until either you roll another 11 or 12 (in which case it is taken off) or until someone else rolls an 11 or 12 (in which case it is given to the roller). When you are Boxhead you must drink whenever someone else drinks (excluding penalty shot).
Dice Off Table:
If you are dumb enough to roll one or both dice off the table, take the dice that were rolled off, and roll them again. This is the number of full shots that you must drink. Example: You roll both dice off table. You roll again and get a total of 12. Prepare to die. You must drink 12 full shots of the evil hard stuff.


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After two runs to the MLS Cup Final in three seasons, the high-flying Chicago Fire finished the 2001 MLS Regular Season similar to the previous year, winning the Central division and tying for the league's best record (this time with Miami) only to be seeded second, losing on the tiebreaker to the Fusion.
Things might have gone differently if not for Ariel Graziani popping up once again to spoil the day in a match that would end up being the team's last game of the 2001 season.
In that game played September 8 at Soldier Field, the Burn came back from a 2-0 deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Graziani once again the culprit, scoring the 91st minute equalizer. Had the Fire been victorious in the match, the team would have eventually been awarded its first MLS Supporters Shield.
Alas, three days later everything changed with the September 11 terrorist attacks. With all eight playoff teams known at that point, MLS decided to cancel the remaining regular season games and move to the playoffs roughly nine days later, meaning the Fire would once again face Dallas in an opening round playoff series.
WATCH: 2001: MLS Cup Quarterfinals
#2 Chicago Fire vs. #3 Dallas Burn – MLS Cup quarterfinals (first to five points)
Chicago Fire 2, Dallas Burn 0 (Game 1)
Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.
September 20, 2001
With the end of the September 8 game and memories of the devastating 1999 playoff defeat to Dallas fresh in their minds, it would be safe to say that the Fire held feelings of revenge in their hearts going up against their Brimstone Cup rivals.
The team would breakthrough just before halftime when Eric Wynalda's free kick from the left picked out Carlos Bocanegra unmarked at the six, leaving the young Fire center back an easy header past Matt Jordon in the 40th minute.
Though the Fire held an 8-3 shots on goal advantage in the match, they weren't able to put the Burn away until very late. Dallas would be awarded a direct free kick deep into stoppage time. Desperately looking for an equalizer, Jordan came all the way up the field to provide numbers but would regret it when Oscar Pareja's take was hit straight into the wall before Peter Nowak intercepted a pass to start the counter attack.
The Fire captain fed a streaking Evan Whitfield in alone up the field and the current Fire color analyst outpaced Dallas defender Justin Evans to tuck the ball away and give the Fire a 2-0 victory in Game 1.
Chicago Fire 1, Dallas Burn 1 (OT) (Game 2)
The Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas
September 23, 2001
Back home for Game 2, Dallas would take an early first half lead when Jason Kreis played a forward ball for Bobby Rhine at the top of the area. The Burn forward would find Chad Deering streaking through midfield and played a pinpoint pass into the box that the U.S. international one-timed past Zach Thornton in the 27th minute.
It looked as though Dallas would tie the series up at three points each the Fire had other ideas. In the 84th minute, Peter Nowak penetrated towards the middle of the field before feeding Dema Kovalenko into the box. The Ukrainian fired a quick effort that Matt Jordan did well to save but substitute striker Jamar Beasley was on the doorstep to equalize.
After 10 minutes of extra time, Beasley's goal would stand to send the series back to Chicago with the Fire needing only a draw in Game 3 to advance.
Chicago Fire 2, Dallas Burn 0 (Game 3)
Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
September 29, 2001
Back in Chicago for Game 3, there was little doubt the Fire would advance.
In the 17th minute, Peter Nowak's corner from the left was headed down in the area by Evan Whitfield leaving Dema Kovalenko to scrap inside the six, eventually knocking home the go-ahead goal.
Needing only a tie, the Fire would go for the jugular in the second half when Nowak made one of his patented long runs through midfield. The Fire captain entered the box on the left and saw a bit of confusion when his last touch on the ball was a bit heavy, allowing for Chris Armas to bury the second goal in the 55th minute and send the Fire to its third MLS Cup semifinal in four years.
#2 Chicago Fire vs. #3 LA Galaxy – MLS Cup semifinals (first to five)
Chicago Fire 1, LA Galaxy 1 (OT) (Game 1)
Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
October 10, 2001
The Fire had already received bitter disappointment from the Galaxy in late August when Alexi Lalas' 94th minute "golden goal" knocked the team out at the semifinal stage.
The home side would take the lead in the 32nd minute when Peter Nowak gallivanted through midfield before sending DaMarcus Beasley down the left flank. The second-year Fire winger crossed to the back post where Eric Wynalda first-timed his effort past Kevin Hartman for the 1-0 lead.
The Galaxy would equalize just before halftime after Chris Armas was judged to have brought down Sasha Victorine at the top of the penalty area. Vaunted Galaxy striker Luis Hernandez saw his spot kick saved by Zach Thornton but buried the rebound to tie the score in the 44th minute.
The Fire would be dealt a blow in the 60th minute when Evan Whitfield was shown a straight red card for pulling down Cobi Jones who was in alone on goal. Despite playing a man down for the final 30 minutes of regulation and 10 more in overtime, the Fire escaped the match with a point in the 1-1 draw.
LA Galaxy 1, Chicago Fire 0 (OT) (Game 2)
Titan Stadium, Fullerton, Calif.
October 13, 2001
The Fire returned to the site where the team fell in U.S. Open Cup semifinals nearly two months before and already without Whitfield due to his one-match suspension, would be dealt another blow when Peter Nowak left the game at halftime with a hamstring strain, ending his participation in the remainder of the team's playoff run.
In eerie similarity to the the August Open Cup match, the game would head to overtime and see another Galaxy winner come in the 94th minute when Peter Vagenas tallied off a Luis Hernandez feed, giving the Galaxy a 4-1 points advantage heading back to Chicago for Game 3.
LA Galaxy 2, Chicago Fire 1 (OT) (Game 3)
Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.
October 13, 2001
Returning home, the Fire would once again take the early lead at Soldier Field when Chris Armas fed DaMarcus Beasley through in the 30thminute.
Again though, similarities to a previous match between the two sides would reign supreme. This time when the Galaxy's Danny Califf would tally the equalizer in the 44th minute (the same time as Luis Hernandez's penalty put back in Game 1) that would eventually send the match to extra time.
In the overtime period, LA's Mauricio Cienfuegos would tally his second overtime winner of the postseason, finishing off the Fire in the 98th minute and sending the Galaxy to their third MLS Cup appearance.
For the Fire, it would mark the team's first home playoff loss in four seasons.


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5 sur juillet 18, 2017
We wanted to get away for 1 day and did not want to travel very far so we decided to get up to Bennington VT and check out the Four Chimneys Inn. We were very pleased with the room and the people who welcomed us. We will be returning again--probably next year for a 1 day get away again.
5 sur juillet 17, 2017
This was our first stay in a B&B and we were not disappointed. The cleanliness of the room was better than any hotel we have ever stayed at, The fact that it was quiet and not a lot of people roaming around really appealed to us. It felt like you were home. Breakfast was very good and service was quick. We would definitely recommend Four Chimneys Inn and we definitely plan on staying there again,
4,8 sur juillet 17, 2017
1 Night touring Vermont on Motorcycle Friendly operators Beautiful old home
3,4 sur septembre 25, 2016
Nice grounds in quiet part of Bennington near the monument. The room was clean and comfortable. The innkeepers were pleasant and attentive. The breakfast was wholesome, but unimpressive. Overall we found this a nice place to stay, but missing the wow factor if your accommodations are a focal point of your visit.
5 sur septembre 21, 2016
8/23/16 We thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay! The Inn was immaculate, inviting with friendly staff! And the breakfast was elegant with a gorgeous presentation! Our first B&B experience.. But certainly not our last!
3,8 sur juin 06, 2016
Just passing through Vt and seeing some attractions and we ran across the reviews for this bed and breakfast. The reviews were very accurate and that's not always the case. Staff is very low key but available when needed and the breakfast is spot on. Rooms were very spacious and adequately supplied with amenities needed. We recommend it based on our experience!
4,6 sur mars 01, 2016
You wont be disappointed in this lovely country Inn. To describe it in one word "classy" (yet comfortable.) We opted for the renovated ice house which was fun and very private, The Inn itself is outstanding. The breakfast choices that were offered were great and so plentiful we couldn't eat lunch. As avid antique-rs we found lots of new shops and uncharted territory close by, I know we will certainly be back to the Four Chimneys Inn, It was that good! Joseph G. Gomez DDS
4,6 sur février 29, 2016
If your wondering where to go in VT, where your stay will be memorable and anything but disappointing this is your place. If I can use one word to describe The Four Chimneys Inn; the word would be classy! The accommodations, which we stayed in the ice house was quaint and romantic.There was plenty to do and good food close by. The hosts and staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful. All around GREAT weekend!!! Thank You!!
5 sur février 01, 2016
I have stayed here for business and everything is wonderful.
3,8 sur juin 27, 2015
Upon arriving, we were impressed by the size of the Inn. A beautiful historic building with lots of charm. Pete was quick to greet us and provided instructions. We stayed one night in room 5, which is very large with a gas fireplace, ceiling fan, couch, chair, day bed, and deep soaking tub. They provided little touches to the room that were very thoughtful. Lynn cooked breakfast free of charge and it was delicious. My wife and I were both very pleased. Thank you Pete and Lynn!
5 sur mars 30, 2015
We just got back from our stay at the Four Chimneys Inn. The room was large and clean and comfortable. The morning breakfast was excellent with more than enough food. We were able to pick our selection and breakfast time the evening before so you did not wait long for it to be served after sitting down at your table. The dining area looked out over the front lawn. We were greeted each morning by our name which made us feel as we had been friends with them for years. Lynn and Pete went above and beyond to make our stay special. We look forward to returning soon. We would not hesitate to recommend Four Chimneys to our family and friends.
5 sur août 05, 2014
Our room was large, bright, and beautiful, as was the bathroom. Breakfast was fantastic- with white tablecloth service. Lynn was super nice! Great place-
4,2 sur juillet 27, 2014
We were surprised that they waited up for our late arrival!
4,8 sur avril 29, 2014
This is a beautiful inn in a nice location. The room was perfect for our needs, and we enjoyed a great breakfast in a lovely dining area.
5 sur avril 09, 2014
We can't wait to return! We stayed in Room 1 and greatly enjoyed every aspect of our visit. The innkeeper greeted us with a very warm reception and check-in was very fast and easy. Our room was beautiful, spacious, and very clean. The bed and couch were extremely comfortable and the master bath was luxurious, very well designed and fitted with a large jacuzzi bathtub that made our stay particularly relaxing. Our breakfast in the morning was exceptionally good and the dining room was delightful, full of natural light and charming decor. The inn was quiet, set back far enough from the road so as not to hear the traffic, and in an excellent location, very near to the city center and a charming antique shop, located just across the road. We look forward to staying here in the future and recommend it highly to others, particularly couples on romantic get-away.
5 sur février 12, 2014
We would definitely stay here again. We loved our room, and the food was fantastic. It made our stay in Vermont wonderful.
5 sur décembre 01, 2013
We stayed at the Four Chimneys Inn Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving 2013. We're from the seacoast in New Hampshire and the 3 hour drive was a pleasure, especially the last hour's worth in Vermont where scenic mountain vistas dominated the 2500 foot ascent into the Bennington area. The Innkeepers were immediately receptive, attentive, and willing to listen to our rambling even with the bustle of a Thanksgiving melee - first and foremost this inn is about the professionalism of its owners. That aside - we stayed in Room #1, and it did not disappoint. A southern 7 window wide bay with a couch meant as sunny a private nook as they come, and a spacious, hospital clean private path with tiled everything and a jacuzzi tub was just the ticket for some serious post Thanksgiving turkey coma. My wife and I are both computer programmers and hadn't taken any time off to 'reboot' in over 18 months. I cannot overstate what a great choice Four Chimneys Inn was to clear the cobwebs out of our brains. Added bonus: We're fairly avid antiquers, and didn't know a three story antique shop was literally the next door up and across the street from the Inn (Camelot Antiques). We spent a solid 2 hours in there, bustling around before we finished the first loop. Aside from a delightful Thanksgiving dinner, provided by local Pangea Catering, the morning Breakfasts were not the usual afterthought many B&Bs afford. I'm an oaf of a guy and I struggled to finish the large portions of homemade hash browns, bacon, sausages, pancakes, and fresh fruit and coffee. A sprig of rosemary on the plate was metaphorical tip of the hat a place as classy as this one hides in every detail. We will be back before this decade is done.
5 sur novembre 17, 2013
My husband has been very reluctant to go to a bed and breakfast, finally he agreed to try one. We chose Four Chimneys Inn because we wanted something close to NYS. What an experience for our first time - my husband is already checking the calendar to see when we can return. The setting of this inn is like walking into a Norman Rockwell neighborhood. You are surrounded by beautiful homes, covered bridges and the heart of the town. We were impressed that we didn't hear a peep from any of the rooms and it was full when were there. The room was exactly as it appeared on-line. The food was delicious and plentiful. We were encouraged not to rush to check out. The atmosphere is pure relaxation. We will definitely return.
5 sur octobre 24, 2013
The grounds and building are beautiful and our room was spectacular. We were warmly greeted by a lovley innkeeper and had a great experience right on through to our departure. We visited at a busy time of year (October), so we only got to see a few of the rooms (besides our own). All were quite charming, clean and well maintained. In addition to a very good breakfast both days, we had a wonderful dinner where the lamb was cooked to perfection. We highly recommend and will return.
5 sur septembre 23, 2013
My wife and I are experienced international travelers who have both lived in and visited a fair amount of countries and stayed in a wide array of excellent lodgings. I only mention that to put into context for you just how satisfied we were with our stay at the Four Chimney's Inn. We think back on the places we have stayed at, the sights we have seen, the service we have enjoyed…and our stays in the care of Lynn and the wonderful environment she has created are just of a different category. The atmosphere, the warmth, the peacefulness and overall warm energy we felt were just unparalleled. Yes, we expected to relax in a Vermont Bed and Breakfast. Yes, we expected to be treated well. Yes, we expected to leave our cares at the door, etc. Like I said in the title of this review, every expectation was exceeded. If you are looking for that quintessential B&B experience, you will find it here and then some. We cannot recommend the Four Chimney's highly enough.
5 sur août 24, 2013
This inn is beautiful and charming. Or room was beautifully decorated in soothing blue tones. (I even asked the innkeeper for the color which she graciously provided for me.) Original hardwood floors and mahogany four poster bed and a bank of windows that let in afternoon light. The bed was very comfortable and the room clean. We decided not to go out and ate dinner at the restaurant and are very happy we did. The duck was excellent and the vegan dish outstanding. We will definitely return to this gem of an inn.
4,8 sur juillet 23, 2013
This place is amazing. We recently stayed, got engaged on the beautiful property, relaxed in the amazingly cozy and elegant rooms, and just had about the most romantic and peaceful weekend possible. I couldn't possibly recommend it higher. The inn keepers were incredibly personable and friendly (and helped me pull of my engagement!). Stay here!
5 sur juillet 05, 2013
The house is beautiful and quiet, the food is delicious, and the rooms clean and comfortable. Upon our arrival, the innkeeper upgraded us, for free, to the best room in the inn. My husband and I would definitely stay here again!
5 sur juin 13, 2013
Our daughter graduated from Williams College and we chose to stay at The Four Chimneys in Bennington. (about 15 min from Williams.) The property and inn were beautiful and our stay was all-around fantastic. We extended the weekend and made a family get together out of it -- frisbee on the beautiful inn lawns, hikes on Mt Anthony and Mt Equinox, dinner at Pangaea in the cute village of North Bennington. Gathering for breakfast at the inn each morning was also a highlight. There was something for everyone as we got to select our individual breakfasts. The staff and innkeepers were very welcoming and rooms very clean. We highly recommend the Four Chimneys Inn.
5 sur juin 02, 2013
The Inn was beautiful, and clean. The bathroom was big and clean. This is very important to my wife. The room had a fireplace and a Jacuzzi. The food was perfect. The staff was great. I could not have asked for anything more with my stay.
5 sur mai 20, 2013
Recently, my husband and I had the pleasure of spending 3 nights at the Four Chimneys Inn in Bennington VT. Our lovely, spacious room (which had a fireplace & porch) looked out on the sweeping lawn. Pete and Lynn were so warm, hospitable and attentive. We took the advice they offered for dining and sightseeing, and grateful that we did so. Breakfast, which was delicious (and generous!) was served in the sunny dining room. In the future, we would love to return during the season when the kitchen is open for dinner.
4,8 sur mai 15, 2013
If you want peace of mind, quietness and finest accomodation this is the right place! Room and bathroom very clean and spacious. People very polite. Perfect localization !
4,6 sur mai 13, 2013
My husband and I stayed in Room 5 on the third floor just a few days ago. The Inn itself is completely charming and beautiful. It also very clean. I am a clean freak and so I notice when light fixtures are dusty, etc. but everything was spic & span. Our room had a gas fireplace, and an oversized Jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. Both the room and bathroom were quite large. Our room and the inn in general was very quiet and peaceful. Extremely relaxing which was exactly what we wanted. I liked that the doors were opened to the rooms that were not occupied (because we were able to peak in). Plus, it made it feel more like a house than a hotel. I would stay in any of the rooms. Everything was even nicer than it looked on the internet. Usually it's the other way around!! I would stay here again in the future..in fact I definitely will!! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!
5 sur avril 09, 2013
We had a wonderful experience at this beautiful Vermont inn. The service was perfect and the room was ideal. I would definitely stay again if we return to the area.
5 sur décembre 07, 2012
It really is a beautiful place to stay in. Its close to other states that are very close to drive to and the views are beautiful also. We look forward to our next stay at the Four Chimneys. They are very helpful if you need to know where to go site seeing. A number one place to stay.
4,0 sur décembre 01, 2012
We like to hike and appreciated the innkeeper's recommendations as well as places to eat in Bennington and beyond. We stayed 4 nights and the breakfasts were delicious, although the menu could have been more varied. We stayed in the Ice House which was close to the main room and dining room but provided some space from the other guests. The loft with its separate TV was a great space for our college age son.
5 sur avril 23, 2012
From the moment we drove up to this magnificent mansion until our last cup of coffee at checkout we had a wonderful experience. Clean, friendly, quiet, beautiful, delicious breakfast. Very charming. We will definitely be back!
5 sur avril 11, 2012
This was my first stay at the Four Chimneys but I'll be back.
5 sur mars 30, 2012
Was traveilng to the area on business and at the recommendation of the medical center decided to give the Four chimneys a try. What a terrific experience! My room had all of the business must-haves such as free WIFI, cable TV, phones, desk, very comfortable king bed etc, but in a most beautiful, estate setting. Plus, breakfast was infinitely better than the chain hotels. I was surprised to find that I could choose from a fairly broad menu. Owners and staff were very welcoming without being pushy or invasive. I travel to SVMC about once a quarter and will definately make the Four Chimneys my first choice for business travel. (Hope to bring my husband sometime too!)
4,0 sur novembre 21, 2011
My husband & I had the pleasure of staying at this delightful Inn the weekend of November 4th. We were greeted by Lynn & her Mom who were just wonderful to us. In our room we found a bottle of champagne chilling in an ice bucket along with a small box of chocolates, such a nice touch! The next morning we were treated to a wonderful breakfast in the sunny & cheerful dining room. What a wonderful view of the property through the big bay window next to our table! We arrived a little early but were welcomed to help ourselves to coffee and juice which had already been set out. That evening, the Innkeeper called our room to make sure that we had received our breakfast menu for the next day and we had a most pleasant chat about how much we were enjoying our stay. We would definitely recommend this lovely Inn and are looking forward to returning next fall!
5 sur avril 27, 2011
We found this wonderful place online and are so glad we did! A beautiful old mansion that is clearly well cared for, but maintains the historic qualities that make it so special. Our room was very spacious, clean and beautiful. My husband and I loved the fact that we could choose what we wanted for breakfast instead of having one-size-fits all like some b&bs. (and breakfast was delicious!) The restaurant was closed for dinner when we were there, but the innkeeper was most helpful in guiding us to other restaurants in town. We had drinks in the living room/bar which we found wonderful and relaxing. Love the Four Chimneys and will definately return!
5 sur mars 16, 2011
The Inn was all we expected and SO much more! We will definately be back!
5 sur janvier 10, 2011
My husband and I visited the Four Chimneys Inn for our anniversary and would not hesitate to go back again. This is a beautiful Inn with beautiful rooms. The food is exceptional, the service outstanding. I highly recommend the Four Chimneys Inn.
4,0 sur novembre 27, 2010
A wonderful experience at a great location. We will be back!
5 sur octobre 04, 2010
outstanding customer service, great environment, and terrific food - vegeterian and vegan options were especially good. This was our second stay and we couldn't have had a better experience - both times.
4,8 sur août 20, 2010
Beautiful building and grounds. We stayed in one of the less expensive rooms since everything else was booked and it was comfortable and pleasant in every way, with a surprisingly large bathroom. The innkeepers and staff were friendly and interesting people, but we also felt that we had a welcome level of privacy. We have been driving through Bennington for years and enjoy it there. We will enjoy it even more now that we know about Four Chimneys Inn. Oh, I forgot to say that we very much appreciated the breakfast and the sun room where meals were served. I think most people would love staying here - a step above most B&B's in my opinion.
2,0 sur juin 08, 2010
I picked this B & B because it was our first visit to VT and our big wedding anniversary. When I made the reservations, the female owner was very nice on the phone. We were very happy when we pulled up to the Four Chimneys Inn. Very beautiful, however, when arriving, we picked up a phone in the lobby and a man came down. I had to say "Hello, we're the Smith's" and he said "I'll check to see if your room is ready" never introduced himself. Part of the reason I picked a B&B was for the personal touch. The next day at breakfast the same man was there, so I introduced myself again, this time he did say, I'm Pete. I said "oh the owner!" and he seems busy (my husband and I were the only 2 there at that time) and he spoke to us for a few minutes but then disappeared. I understand that they like to let the people have there own space. No good smelling food when you walk in the door, No "hi, welcome to our B&B" No goodbye when we left. So, NO I will not tell people to go there or return. Sorry to have to give a poor review,but I was VERY disappointed.!
5 sur avril 21, 2010
My parents and I take a leaf peeping trip to Vermont every year. We found the Four Chimneys about 4 years ago and have gone back every year. It is charming and the inn keepers are delightful. The food at their restaurant is delicious – I love the duck! The rooms are each done in a different décor and all very nicely done with a great attention to detail. A few years ago our friends joined us on this trip and we have since made it an annual affair. I've also stayed in the winter and gone skiing at some of the local mountains and loved it! So relaxing and a great getaway from the city! I'm planning a trip this spring - I love tulips and the owner was saying they have a yard full!
3,4 sur janvier 05, 2010
We enjoyed our stay, we stayed in the private building (ice house) We like the privacy. The main house looked much nicer, so if elegance is more important than privacy, stay in the main area. Our fireplace had a problem, so we called to report it. It was repaired in about 10 min. by the friendly and helpful owner. Breakfast was delicious. We has a nice experience there.
5 sur décembre 28, 2009
We just had the BEST Christmas Gift, a two night stay at Four Chimneys, with Lynn and Pete Green owners. Lynn also was Chef for our Christmas Eve Dinner and found both the meal and service 5 star! Our room was wonderful and service throughout our stay was perfect. We've already booked another stay and have recommended Four Chimneys Inn to family and friends. Happy Holidays! Fred and Kit
4,6 sur octobre 26, 2009
We spent our honeymoon at the Four Chimneys Inn, and couldn't have loved it more! Upon arrival, we discovered that the innkeepers had given us a chilled bottle of Champagne, which was lovely. We were in Room 11, which has a king sized bed, jacuzzi bathtub, gas fireplace, and private glass-enclosed porch (heated). The room also features large windows that showcase the beautiful trees outside, which are particularly lovely at this time of year. The owners and staff were all very friendly and helpful, but not at all intrusive. Further, the full breakfasts were delicious and beautifully presented, as was the dinner we enjoyed at the restaurants on the last evening of our stay. Overall, this is a fantastic inn in a lovely town full of warm and friendly people.
4,0 sur septembre 10, 2009
Lots of help on things to do in the area from Helen. Excellent food at the restaurant was a terrific bonus. Stayed four nights and would gladly return
3,2 sur août 17, 2009
Upon arrival, we were welcomed by Helen, the owner's mom. She was very nice, and knowledgeable about Bennington. We had dinner at the Inn. (It was a last-minute decision, but they were able to accommodate us.) Beautiful dining rooms, good food (pricey), friendly wait staff. Good breakfast, too. Our room was comfortable, clean, quiet, and close to the center of town (by car). No complaints. We recommend the Inn and would stay there again.
3,0 sur juillet 25, 2009
The Inn is run with a minimum of staff. Pete, the innkeeper, greeted us with "Checking In?" rather than "Welcome to the Four Chimneys Inn". Breakfast service was polite but orders were mixed up between ours and the next table. Tips are requested everywhere. Dinner was superb if pricey. Overall, the experience was in line with the price charged.
4,8 sur mai 16, 2009
We stayed in Room 1, which was immaculately decorated and spotlessly clean. The bath was beautiful, and featured a large jacuzzi tub. The King sized bed was so comfortable - best night's sleep I've had in a long time! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We had dinner in the restaurant, which was delicious. The Ginger & Carrot Bisque was incredibly tasty, and the chef even prepared a special vegan meal for me. I would recommend this inn to anyone who is looking for a place to unwind. The innkeeper was out doing a charity event the night we stayed at the Four Chimneys, but her stand-in was so wonderful, and knew so much about the inn, her performance was flawless! We had a wonderful time, and we'd definitely go back again. The Old Bennington area is very beautiful, and there are a lot of sights to see in the area, as well.
5 sur février 22, 2009
The Inn was fantastic. We loved the breakfasts (and you don't have to sit at a big table with everyone else...just can sit with your honey and it's very romantic). Also, the room was gorgeous (and clean) and the owners were nice and not pushy...no small talk unless you wanted to. It was a lovely, romantic getaway.
5 sur janvier 26, 2009
This was an terrific experience for our family. Our eight year old son gives it a "10 outta 10". The inn keepers are kind, understanding and helpful. We loved our room with a gas fireplace that easily turned off and on. The food was also exceptional...healthy and elegant. Winter in Bennington and at the Inn is simply lovely!!
4,8 sur janvier 09, 2009
great stay
4,0 sur janvier 08, 2009
My great friend decided to elope to Vermont with her boyfriend. I found this out 1 week before. After skiing in Vermont I remembered hearing of 'The 4 Chimneys'. I looked it up online and recommended it to them. The Bride made the reservation and all was set. My job was to make sure the happy couple never knew that their friends were taking care of the whole weekend. After many e-mails between Lynn and Pete Green, the whole thing was taken care of. Can I tell you how difficult it is to coordinate this over the internet when you're friends can't know it's a secret? The Greens bent over backwards to make sure everything was perfect for the happy couple all weekend, attentive to every detail (and adding on some little elegant things to make it perfect). If you are looking for a night in an antiseptic pseudo-riche-mod motel, go to Miami. The Greens treat you like family. Back when people had some elegance, movie stars stayed here. You should too, though I don't think Elizabeth Taylor will come back now due to the heavy snow.
5 sur décembre 13, 2008
We love to travel and only stay at B&Bs and inns.. well, the Four Chimneys Inn was absolutely FANTASTIC! The room itself was PERFECT for a cozy Vermont night... warm, tastefully appointed ( no stuffed teddy bears!), CLEAN, a beautiful bathroom, and a comfortable beautiful clean bed .. Best of all was a warm cozy couch set in front of the real wood burning fireplace in the center of the room. They set it up with enough wood and kindling so all it needs is a single match and PRESTO, it burns and crackles and gives off that wonderful smell all night long! No fuss, no muss, no cleanup! And then, it's set for you the next night again! Also the Breakfast(included) is terrific, made to order, AND you don't have to sit and make small talk with a bunch of strangers! You have your own table and space to enjoy it in the light airy room. We would heartily recommend the Four Chimneys Inn to EVERYONE we know!
5 sur décembre 09, 2008
very welcoming. superb food. gorgeous room-#5. Love the fireplace!
4,4 sur octobre 08, 2008
Very nice place. Clean and comfortable room. Very nice staff.
5 sur janvier 23, 2008
The Four Chimneys is a stately and beautiful old mansion that has been lovingly restored by Lynn and Pete Green. The rooms are large and the bathrooms very tastefully updated. Lynn and Pete are very warm and welcoming. Highly recommended.


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Beebe, a Democrat, called the Senate version "even more problematic" than the Republican-controlled House's version he vetoed Tuesday, which is based on the disputed notion that a fetus can feel pain by the 20th week, and thus shouldn't be subjected to the procedure. Beebe contends that it runs afoul of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion until the point where fetuses can survive outside the womb, usually at 22 to 24 weeks.
The Legislature is expected to seek to override Beebe's veto, and needs only a simple majority to do so. The governor declined to say Wednesday whether he would also veto the Senate's 12-week ban version, but he said he thinks it has more constitutional problems than the House's 20-week restriction.
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a resident of another community
on Mar 21, 2008 at 7:44 am
Dear neighbors,
One could imagine that the best of talent among us could fill these positions. Our airports are overall corporate centers and should be further developed as economic resources to central and east county. County retirement planning, if we focus on county pensions, is a cost to all of us that needs leadership from our institutional experts. Our fire district requires oversight and citizen management so capable fire personnel can do their jobs with focused citizen support.
County planning, as we have seen in our region, is an oxymoron created by disconnects between CCC-BOS, Departments, planning commissions/groups and regional neighborhoods. We need to create planning management in our county government and not assume it exists.
Let's first ask Ms. Jane Pennington, email@example.com, to provide the current status and citizen staffing of each board, and then determine if expertise would improve county performance including recognition of such boards' advisories.
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a resident of Danville
on Mar 21, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Why don't you run for one of the open positions, Hal?
a resident of another community
on Mar 21, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Dear Lucy and neighbors,
I have volunteered via county applications to participate in many boards and committees. Most applications received no response from any source in the county. It seems my years of being the self-designated Alamo Towne Fool simply disqualifies me from consideration or even polite response.
It seems I have a reputation with aggregated politics regionally and locally that does not match their special interests. My often outrageous humor is simply their validation of such rejection.
Thanks for the thought,
a resident of another community
on Mar 22, 2008 at 8:49 am
Posted with a smile from the author
Dear neighbors and, especially, Lucy,
I enjoyed the innocense of the thought than any citizen might apply and be considered for a county board position. District 3 for many years has posted openings only to gain applications from many but to select only specific candidates invited to apply.
Rejecting Hal's application is not specific or unique. Many of us have received no response from applications submitted over the past eight years.
The wonder of politics,
Away in Morro Bay
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Will wrote:Well, that settles it; guess there is nothing left to do but dump the Dharma and wait for the Divine Mother to appear.Ana wrote:There was a topic here somewhere about women being Buddhas or not.
Woman can be Buddha and if who you call "the buddha" has said that woman can not be buddha then he himself was not a buddha.
how can an enlightened spirit, man or woman, leave his wife and his son behind and still be considered a Buddha?
it is said that Gautama instructed his son but nowhere it is said that he also instructed his wife.
this is not a gentleman's attitude and much less an attitude of an enlightened spirit.
the thing is, just like the world and its creatures are evolving, so is Buddha-nature - an ongoing process, an ongoing nature, always evolving
and in this sense not all is known, not all is discovered
even Buddha nature goes on evolving, reaching new possibilities, new peaks
the times back then demanded the conditions and the circumstances but everything is changing (culturally/socially)
the so called Buddha said that he didn't see any woman in any of the aeons he visited, but this statement is highly material because it implies that what he saw were men, and well, in the spiritual world there are no genders so how come he saw penises? aren't penises part of the physical world and physical body?
as far as it makes sense the spiritual world of aeons is not about physical charateristics therefore what he saw were just beings of light, not man and not woman.
in the future there will be Buddha women
all it takes is the courage and the choice of that next enlightened being to come as a woman
this is it
Jainism holds the view that birth as a man is required to become fully enlightened.
I thought Buddhism had a less male-obsessed and archaic attitude. If Buddhism is to have worth today it needs to have relevance to now, not teachings given to suit men 2,500 years ago.
The Dhamma is not sexist, yet there is always an element which espouses consistently fundamentalist and literalist views - no rebirth , no women Buddhas etc etc.
The story of Khema is interesting in this light:
''Decked out in royal splendor with silk and sandalwood, she went to the monastery. The Exalted One spoke to her and explained the law of impermanence of all conditioned beauty to her. She penetrated this sermon fully and still dressed in royal garments, she attained to enlightenment. Just like the monk, Mahakappina — a former king — she likewise became liberated through the power of the Buddha's words while still dressed in the garments of the laity. With her husband's permission she joined the Order of Nuns. Such an attainment, almost like lightning, is only possible however where the seed of wisdom has long been ripening and virtue is fully matured.
An ordinary person, hearing Khema's story, only sees the wonder of the present happening. A Buddha can see beyond this and knows that this woman did not come to full liberation accidentally. It came about like this: In former times when a Buddha appeared in the world, then Khema in those past lives also appeared near him, or so it has been recounted. Due to her inner attraction towards the highest Truth, she always came to birth wherever the bearer and proclaimer of such Truth lived. It is said that already innumerable ages ago she had sold her beautiful hair to give alms to the Buddha Padumuttara. During the time of the Buddha Vipassi, ninety-one eons ago, she had been a teacher of Dhamma. Further it is told, that during the three Buddhas of our happy eon, which were previous to our Buddha Gautama, she was a lay disciple and gained happiness through building monasteries for the Sangha.''
Another nun, Uttara II, reported how Patacara spoke to the group of nuns about conduct and discipline:
Having established mind,
One-pointed, well-developed,
Investigate formations
As other, not as self.
(Thig 177)
Uttara took Patacara's words to heart and said:
When I heard these words —
Patacara's advice,
After washing my feet —
I sat down alone.
(Thig 178)
Thereby this nun, too, was able to attain to the three "True Knowledges" (vijja) and final liberation.
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No such problem in the Mahayana - Kwan Yin, Tara etc. LOL


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Reed, Sullivan, Redding, Broadway not tendered contracts
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The announcement was made Saturday as the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline for tendering contracts approached. The decision reduced the number of players on the 40-man roster to 35 and made the four players, each eligible for salary arbitration, free agents who may re-sign with the Mets.
None of the moves came as a surprise, though non-tendering both outfielders cut the club's depth in the outfield. With Reed and Sullivan, both left-handed hitters gone, the club is likely to turn to Chris Carter, the left-handed-hitting outfielder acquired from the Red Sox in the Billy Wagner trade, and incumbent Angel Pagan, a switch-hitter.
Eliminating Reed was expected. Manager Jerry Manuel had little use for the veteran acquired from the Mariners last December in the three-club trade that included the Indians, Aaron Heilman and J.J. Putz. The manager demonstrated a clear preference for Sullivan, once the veteran was promoted to the big league team in July. The two combined to bat .246 with 24 RBIs, 15 extra-bases hits -- two of them home runs -- in 297 at-bats.
Broadway appeared in eight games and pitched 14 2/3 innings after his promotion from Triple-A on Aug. 29. Redding had an uneven season after signing as a free agent. It began late because of shoulder weakness that surfaced in February. His 3-6 record reflected three victories and five losses in 17 starts and one loss in 13 relief appearances. His ERA in 96 innings as a starter was 4.97. But his effective work in his last eight starts -- a 2-2 record and 2.98 ERA -- points out how poorly he performed in his first nine starts -- a 1-3 record and 6.99 ERA. The Mets lost 11 of his starts.
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Geno Espineli made his Major League debut on July 20. He started the day at Triple-A Fresno and was just a few days from heading to Beijing to play with the U.S. Olympic team. Now the 25-year-old right-hander is trying to establish himself at the big league level. The side-arming reliever, who has given up four earned runs in nine innings in the Majors so far, recently answered a few questions from MLBPLAYERS.com:
MLBPLAYERS.com: You were selected to play for the the U.S. baseball team and were preparing to go to the Olympics, but you are now here with the Giants. How did that happen?
Espineli: I was selected to be on the Olympic team. If I were in the Minors as of July 23, I would have been on that team. I was called up here, and now I'm no longer eligible to go.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Though you are obviously happy to be at the big league level right now, is there a part of you that wishes you were in Beijing?
Espineli: It would have been a great opportunity. It was an honor to be selected. Being in the big leagues, though, is what you work for, and this is where you want to be. At the same time, you would love to go over there, but luckily I didn't have to make that choice. It was made for me. I'm thrilled to be in the big leagues and this is really where I want to be. It would have been great to be able to do both.
MLBPLAYERS.com: How did you get the news that you had been recalled?
Espineli: My Triple-A coach called me in, and sometimes when the coach calls you in it's good news. He started to tell me that I tested positive for something that was on the Olympic drug sheet. I fell for it. I had just taken that test. I was wondering how I was going to explain that to everyone.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Are you the first Filipino to play at this level?
Espineli: To my knowledge, I am not the first person who was born in the Philippines to play here. But I believe I am the first full-blooded Filipino to play in the big leagues. I think that is pretty cool.
MLBPLAYERS.com: You were born in Texas. Do you hold citizenship both here and there?
Espineli: I was born in Houston and I have lived there my whole life. I have been Americanized, but both my parents are full-blooded Filipinos. I am proud of my heritage, and I have been [to the Phillippines] a couple of times. I do consider myself American, and that is how I was raised.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Did the fact that the Olympic Games will take place in China, which is close to the Philippines, make that opportunity to compete in this version of the Games that much more appealing to you?
Espineli: It would have been cool to go there and to see the culture. I haven't been there. I would love to visit Japan someday as well. Those cultures have a lot of great history. I'd also like to go back to the Philippines soon.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Your middle name, Macalalag, is unusual. Is that a family name?
Espineli: In the Philippines, the sons get their mother's maiden name for their middle name. So Macalalag is my mom's maiden name.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Your first name is Eugene. Have you always gone by Geno?
Espineli: In baseball, yelling Geno is a lot easier than yelling Eugene. My friends back home call me Eugene.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Is it true that you learned to grip your changeup from reading the back of a baseball card?
Espineli: That is true. I was trying to find different pitches to throw as a 10 year old, and I found that it was difficult to learn them. One day, the back of a baseball card -- I don't remember who the player was, but the player played for either the Mets or the Yankees -- showed a close-up picture of how to grip a changeup. It has always stuck with me.
MLBPLAYERS.com: You are a side-armer. How did you learn to throw the ball in that manner?
Espineli: I started it in high school. They tried to correct me in college, to give me more efficient mechanics. I didn't change, and once I got to pro ball nobody tried to change me. I was told as long as I stayed with that, I might have a chance to go to the big leagues.
MLBPLAYERS.com: And have you always pitched in relief?
Espineli: As much as any other pitcher, I guess you would say. I have alternated in my life, but I have always been geared toward relief. I have the ability to throw multiple days. It sort of goes along with my stamina, I think.
Jeff Moeller is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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SNOW HILL – The Wal-Mart Super Center slated for construction behind the existing Berlin Wal-Mart received site plan approval last week.
The Worcester County Planning Commission required several changes in the site plan before approving the project.
The new, 193,000-square-foot Super Wal-Mart, including a grocery store and drive-up pharmacy, will replace the roughly 100,000-square-foot existing store. The redevelopment will also add three out lots or pad sites.
The current store will remain open while the new one is built. When the Super Center is complete, the original store will be demolished.
Developers began working with the county on the new Super Wal-Mart three years ago, first bringing in elevations that looked like a more generic strip mall. Over the winter, the developer brought in new elevations created to conform to proposed architectural guidelines.
Project planners had already made some changes to the site plan previously requested by the planning commission during sketch plan review, such as reducing parking around one future pad site, and turning it into a grassed area.
"Now we're parked essentially at code, not above it," said engineer Mike Birkland of Bowman Consulting Group.
The store will provide transportation from a temporary parking area to the store, he said, though the company has not determined the form of that transportation, whether golf cars, vans or buses. That area could also be assigned as employee parking.
"That would eliminate the need for customers to come from that area," Birkland said.
Traffic into and out of the site, as well as within the site, was a major topic of discussion between the planning commission and Wal-Mart planners.
Birkland said there would be another light added to Route 50. That second light was approved when the Ocean Landing II commercial development to the west of the existing Wal-Mart and Home Depot was approved several years ago, said Wal-Mart attorney Mark Cropper.
The two lights would operate as one, said Wes Guckert, president of The Traffic Group. "You're only stopping at one time," said Guckert.
The planning commission and the developer's representatives also wrangled over access to the site from the service road with the developer wanting two entrances. The out lots will want two entrances, according to consultants, so it's a marketing feature.
Less than 500 feet separation between entrances requires a waiver, which the planning commission granted.
Guckert suggested that the speed limit on the as yet unbuilt service road running along the top of the parking lot should have a speed limit of 25 mph.
The speed limit on the service road should be 30 mph at least, said Worcester County attorney Sonny Bloxom. He was a county commissioner when the service road was proposed and approved as a county project.
"All these access points need lower speed," said Cummins.
While the county does not want to set the service road up as another Route 50, the road is intended to move traffic.
"It's to get people from one place to another, not creeping along," said Bloxom.
Market Street in Pocomoke City, lined with numerous businesses and side streets, has a 30 mph speed limit and has had no problems, he said.
The service road is meant to get local traffic off Route 50 and will need multiple ingress and egress points off it, said Cropper, wondering why the commission appeared to be talking about limiting access points on the service road.
"I don't want to see the planning commission looking at the service road as another highway. That's not the purpose of the service road," said Cropper.
Planning Commission member Betty Smith observed that the Home Depot loading dock could be too close to the new Wal-Mart building.
According to Birkland, there shouldn't be any traffic conflict with the loading dock.
Planning Commisison member Carolyn Cummins disagreed, saying it was a legitimate concern. Having observed the operations around Wal-Mart and Home Depot that morning, Cummins said that trucks delivering to Home Depot backed right up into where customers would turn into the new Wal-Mart.
"I think this is something that can be solved but you're going to have to deal with it with Home Depot," said Cummins. "Most people drive down to the front of the Wal-Mart and come in there and then go to their parking place. This is going to be a highly trafficked area."
Commission member Jeannie Lynch said she had concerns over the pharmacy drive through lane. "There's absolutely too much conflict there," Lynch said.
"It's on the side where the traffic problem is," said Cummins.
"There should be a different entrance," Lynch said.
Planners agreed to move the pharmacy drive-up window.
The bus stop shown on the draft site plant was too far from Home Deport, said Lynch, almost 250 feet, and many people will be walking from Wal-Mart to the do-it-yourself store.
Cummins pointed out that the bus stop is right across from the busy loading dock at Home Depot.
Birkland said he was open to changing the location of the bus stop or providing an additional bus stop. He then agreed to keep the bus stop at the current site.
Landscaping provided another discussion point, with some on the planning commission questioning why the developer was adding landscaping behind the new building, where no one would see it.
The developer saw an area with green space and wanted to make it nicer, consultants said, which they do not have to provide.
The commission would rather see landscaping in the parking lot where more people would get the benefit, Cummins said.
"I think we provided pretty extensive landscaping in the parking lot," said Birkland. There could be landscaping added to a few places, but not much, he said, since the project has just enough parking to meet code already.
Another concern touching parking was the retention of the county recycling bins. Birkland agreed that those could be kept on site.
Birkland also agreed to a request by the commission to ban garden center plants and materials from being placed on the parking lot.
Cummins also asked about outdoor lighting and whether it would be cut during closed hours. Opening hours have not yet been determined, Birkland said.


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Some of the discussion about the heat and humidity reminds me how, a few months ago, people were complaining about the cost of the apartments at Bloomsburg university. Given their quality -- including central air -- they were a steal by any measure ($140 a night for a four-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, four sinks, a full kitchen and a living room, not to mention excellent Wi-Fi). As someone who reserved an apartment at the first opportunity, they turned out to be a great relief from the heat (especially for sleeping). Thanks also to the organizers for laying on the shuttle bus too. All this to say, people had an opportunity months ago to avoid the situation some are now complaining about, but turned it down because it would have meant $35/night per person. Seems like false economy to me. Each to his own, I guess.
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Well folks its cooler in Bloomsburg and we had about 5 inches of rain since you left. I am sure glad it didn't rain for ya.
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I've worked as a weather forecaster for Environment Canada for almost 30yrs. You can blame me. You will not be the first!
That was Tuesday before the rally officially started.
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My wife and I have attended a number of the BMWMOA Rallies, but this years event really got a lot of people thinking that the MOA really should consider alternate dates for the event. Our membership at the Rally is comprised of primarily older riders who frankly are not able to cope with weather extremes - especially the heat that we all went through last weekend. In our group of around 60 club members (Mac-Pac) we had two of our members picked up by the Medics on Thursday, one of which had to be admitted to the hospital. While I think everyone accepts that the heat was not planned or expected, there could have been some measures taken to provide additional relief - such as keeping open the General Store Building (which had AC) for those campers who were having problems from the heat.
In the case of myself and my wife, we ended up packing up our tent and leaving Friday evening and heading home. I also felt sorry for the venders as it was frankly too hot to spend much time visiting the stands.
The location could have worked our well and I'm sure the sponsors put a lot of time into the planning, but its time for the MOA to consider that July weather can become very hot and that a May/June or August/September date might be a better choice.
Just my thoughts on the issue. I looked forward to the event since last year, but I like many others did not last the entire event - a loss for myself and also for the event.
The heat sucked, The Rally was good. I met a ton of new people. The misting tent was a great idea. It was a great effort by the crew to keep the water coolers full.
Thanks for a good rally. It would be nice if I won a prize though. preferably and air conditioned bike and riding suit.
"The location could have worked our well and I'm sure the sponsors put a lot of time into the planning, but its time for the MOA to consider that July weather can become very hot and that a May/June or August/September date might be a better choice."
It's time this gets put to a vote by the General Membership, put a mail in postcard into the next issue of Owners News and let we the Members vote this in or out immediately!
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During the Membership survey which was conducted in early 2009 and concluded with a random focus group being surveyed at the 2009 Johnson City rally, the VAST majority of responders voted to keep the rally in July.
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A male complainant at a Russellville theater reported Wednesday to Russellville police that approximately $2,600 was allegedly stolen between 12:15 and 5:30 p.m.
According to a report, entry was gained into the theater and into a upstairs office, causing approximately $50 in damage to the office door. Criminal Investigation Division detectives took over the investigation.
n A female complainant reported Friday that a rock was allegedly thrown through a business window on East Parkway, according to a report. It was unknown at the time the report was taken how much merchandise was missing and its estimated value.
A 45-year-old Russellville man was arrested by officer David Bevis and cited for driving while intoxicated (DWI), possession of marijuana, no license plate light and no turn signal during a traffic stop on Okie Doke Road and Highway 247.
According to a report, the officer observed a GMC Jimmy turn west onto Highway 247 from Jennings Road. After failing field sobriety tests, the driver registered a portable breathalyzer test of .12 percent, the report indicated. Officers reported discovering a clear plastic bag containing what was believed to be marijuana seeds inside a camouflage glove in the vehicle.
The driver allegedly registered .11 percent on a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test at the police station, the report indicated.
-- A 21-year-old Dover man was arrested Friday morning and cited for DWI (first offense) and no license plate light during a traffic stop at Highways 7 South and 7 Spur.
A police report indicated a BAC test registered .08 percent. The driver was taken to the Pope County Detention Center.
-- A 30-year-old Russellville male was arrested by Russellville police Friday morning and cited for DWI (first offense), implied consent (refusal to submit), no turn signal and expired insurance during a traffic stop at Cumberland Avenue and D Street.
According to a report, officers observed a Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck traveling west on Highway 64 at Vancouver that did not make a proper turn signal. After allegedly failing field sobriety tests, the driver registered .10 percent on a PBT conducted at the traffic stop, the report indicated. He was taken to the police station, but refused a BAC test and was transported to the detention center.
Cocaine arrest
Russellville police arrested a 17-year-old male and cited him for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to deliver at a gas station on Highway 331 near the Exit 84 interchange on Interstate 40, according to a report.
An RPD Narcotics Unit officer indicated to patrol officers that a Honda Accord possibly transporting cocaine from Conway would get off at the exit between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The vehicle had no taillights in dark and rainy conditions, the report indicated.
The arrested male was a passenger in the vehicle driven by an 18-year-old Russellville male, along with another 17-year-old Russellville passenger. The report stated the arrestee was confronted by the narcotics officer and took the cocaine out of his right shoe.
A bond hearing was held for the male Friday, who was charged as an adult by the 5th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office, the report indicated.


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Shares of Freehold Royalty (FRHLF) have seen the Relative Momentum Indicator (RMI) climb higher over the past 5 sessions. When this occurs, traders will be watching closely to see if the price breaks through a key level into overbought territory.
The Relative Momentum Index was created by Roger Altman and was first published in his article in a1993 issue of Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities magazine. Altman described the indicator in the following way:
""the RSI is modified by counting up and down days starting from today's close relative to the close Y days ago, where Y is not necessarily 1 as required by the RSI. The RSI is released from the arbitrary restriction of comparing consecutive days for price changes" changing the period to 20 days, but with Y set at 5 instead of 1 makes it "easier to anticipate tradable reversal points compared with the one-parameter RSI. This modification is called the relative momentum index (RMI), in which momentum is substituted for strength, because a momentum index is usually obtained by creating a moving average of the most recent closing price compared with the close Y days in the past."
Similar to the RSI, the RMI fluctuates between 0-100, where a reading crossing 70 would indicate overbought territory and under 30 Oversold.
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Freehold Royalty (FRHLF) presently has a 14-day Commodity Channel Index (CCI) of 130.00. Typically, the CCI oscillates above and below a zero line. Normal oscillations tend to stay in the range of -100 to +100. A CCI reading of +100 may represent overbought conditions, while readings near -100 may indicate oversold territory. Although the CCI indicator was developed for commodities, it has become a popular tool for equity evaluation as well. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of stock price movements. The RSI was developed by J. Welles Wilder, and it oscillates between 0 and 100. Generally, the RSI is considered to be oversold when it falls below 30 and overbought when it heads above 70. RSI can be used to detect general trends as well as finding divergences and failure swings. The 14-day RSI for Freehold Royalty (FRHLF) is currently at 54.49, the 7-day stands at 60.97, and the 3-day is sitting at 66.83.
Taking a peek at some Moving Averages, the 200-day is at 10.80, and the 50-day is 11.58. Dedicated investors may be looking to employ another tool for doing technical stock analysis. The Williams Percent Range or Williams %R is a technical indicator that was designed to measure overbought and oversold market conditions. The Williams %R indicator helps show the relative situation of the current price close to the period being observed. Freehold Royalty (FRHLF)'s Williams Percent Range or 14 day Williams %R presently is at -8.37. In general, if the reading goes above -20, the stock may be considered to be overbought. Alternately, if the indicator goes under -80, this may show the stock as being oversold.


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