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#Fitspo this, new-year-new-me that.
January is the month of non-indulgence; cutting back, toning up and cracking down.
But a whole month without a cheat meal would be a very sad month altogether.
So why not save up some calories and book into one of the following Dublin establishments for the best cheat meal of your life.
Here are the 10 best cheat meals to gorge on when you're feeling a wee bit naughty.
10. The Pornburger – Cleaver East
180g rare breed pork and sausage burger with black pudding, bacon purée, scrambled egg, confit balsamic beef tomato with a chive and potato cake.
Absolute madness.
At €17.95 this is as serious as it gets.
9. Nachos – Dillinger's
Sour cream, guacamole, chips and chilli beef = a recipe for absolute success.
You'll be rolling out of Dillinger's with the biggest food baby of your life.
8. Pork belly mac 'n' cheese – Woollen Mills
Quite possibly the most indulgent dish in all of Dublin with rakes of cheese, cream and plenty of pulled pork. At €17 it ain't cheap, but it really is enough for two people and it comes with bacon marmalade. Yes.
You can also get it sans meat for €16.
7. Wings – Elephant and Castle
If there's one meal you feel guilty af after, it's wings.
And if you're gonna cheat you may as well go the full hog and hit up Elephant and Castle.
You haven't lived until you've tried these wings.
6. Chocolate fondue – Whitefriar Grill
€7 for one person or €9 for two – this is indulgence at its best.
Rich melted chocolate over a flam with homemade marshmallows, peanut butter fudge, pineapple and strawberries for dipping.
Cheating never felt so good.
5. Calzone – Il Corvo
What is it about folding a pizza that just makes it SO much better?
Il Corvo do an excellent calzone, but oh boy, it's calorie dense. From the dough to the heaps of cheese and other toppings.
Arrive with an empty stomach
4. Butter chicken – Pickle
At €23, this dish ain't cheap but it is oh so rich and delicious.
It doesn't even compare to the butter chicken of your local Indian takeaway. Throw in some naan, rice and raita – you won't be able to move.
3. Pizza – Manifesto
Some of the biggest and best pizzas in Dublin
2. Coco pops crunchy french toast – San Lorenzos
We've mentioned this dish countless times. But only because it REALLY lives up to its reputation.
It's an absolute revelation. It comes with salt caramelised bananas, peanut butter, mascarpone whipped cream and Belgian chocolate sauce. I'm just going to call it now: this is the unicorn of the Dublin cheat meal scene and it will make all of your wildest dreams come true!
1. Double cheeseburger – Bunsen
Bunsen, glorious Bunsen.
One burger really can cure all. The cheat meal of all cheat meals: a double cheeseburger with double the beef, shoe string fries and a chocolate shake.
You just cannot beat it.
Feeling hungry?
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When looking for a great deal, search for discounts, sales, and coupons. In order to receive the best deal, you should search for these items online. When you buy things online, you can get the very best deals. This article will show you how to shop online efficiently and effectively.
Have a reputable anti-malware program on your computer if you browse online shopping sites. Hackers target the big shopping sites to get personal data and hack into accounts. If your security software ever gives you warnings, heed them.
Overpaying for expedited shipping is no way to shop online. Instead, be more patient. You may be pleasantly surprised by the speed that your products arrive through standard shipping. You can use your savings to buy more stuff online!
If you want to find things online faster, use the websites that only deal with Internet commerce. Google is great, but you could also end up with results that are not stores, which is a distraction at this point. Shopping search sites can help you find the product and compare prices all in one page.
There are many websites that help buyers shop wisely. You should ensure you are checking out online reviews from customers who personally bought the item from the retailer. These reviews can help you make the decision whether or not you should purchase the item.
Live Help and Live Chat are very desirable customer service options for any online retailer. These live options can usually help you get questions and issues answered and solved much faster than email and phone calls. Additionally, you could be able to negotiate a better deal by using Live Chat. There are those willing to provide such benefits if you agree to place an order right away.
If you haven't noticed the small, golden lock by the address bar when you shop on online stores that are trusted, look for it in the future. This ensures the website is secure and your information stays private. Although nothing is fool-proof, this safety mechanism does help.
If you haven't bought anything from an online auction, know how disputes are usually resolved first, before buying something. Most websites have protocol in the event of a dispute or when a customer is not satisfied. While other sites offer no help when there is a dispute.
Use a variety of online shopping websites. Different websites specialize in different types of goods. You can then focus your search to find exactly what you want. They give the greatest available prices. This cost will usually include the shipping costs.
Take care when setting up passwords. Don't use words that are simple or phrases either. Shopping accounts online can be an easy way for crooks to obtain credit card information. Don't let criminals take you for all you're worth. Use symbols, numbers and letters to come up with a safe password.
After you have finished reading this advice, you can shop online and save money. This helps you avoid overspending on future purchases. You can shop from your house! Online shopping truly has the best rewards!

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Create a project with only Azure SQL databases
Since the release of version 17.5 we have the possibility of creating and using databases on a Azure SQL Database.
Since the release of version 17.12 we have had the possibility of deploying to a Azure Analysis Services tabular model. I made a guide for it, the bit regarding I have a Azure SQL Server running is what you can use for this.
What is needed
To use TX DWA and Azure SQL Database together, TX DWA 17.5.xxx, CLR and SMO is required. Here is a link to those ENU\x86\SQLSysClrTypes.msi ENU\x86\SharedManagementObjects.msi
A full SQL server is also possible, but it is not needed to connect and create to Azure.
If you want to use the scheduler service, it is also important that you install TX DWA on a server, or computer that is always on. It could be a Azure virtual machine, like i used i my own test, or another form of server.
It is also necessary to know the Azure SQL server name and have a SQL user with the rights to create databases on it.
How to set it up
The first step is to create a repository on the Azure SQL database.
Add the server name, repository name, set it to use SQL server authentication and add the SQL user.
Press create and it will then give a visual representation of what is being done.
Create a new project, make sure SSIS is not selected, add a BU and a STAGE/DSA database.
Add the server name, use SQL Server authentication and add the same user. It should not be named xxx_STAGE, as it will be used for both DSA and DWH.
Create the database.
Attach a data source. It can be anything really, but in my test case i used a NAV database, that was conveniently placed on the same Azure SQL database.
Add some tables and fields. Then create a DSA schema. This is to split up the two parts of the database in DSA and DWH. It need to be set up as the "Main default schema".
Then add the Data warehouse. It is set up so it points to the database that were created earlier. Use the same server and user account. The only exception is that the Direct Read option is used. It is important that it is set to "Matching Server and Database". In Azure SQL Database, two tables cannot transfer between each other. As it will not be able to do distributed database queries.
Before the the fields from stage to DWH are attached, The other Schema needs to be set up, so you avoid tables having the same names.
Deploy/Execute. See that the Azure SQL Database set up.
The use of SSIS is not available.
It is not possible to create OLAP servers on Azure Analysis Services. It does not work with Azure SQL Databases yet. It is going to be added in the future.
If you want to create a DWH database and STAGE database you cannot use direct read.
Alternative ways of using Azure Databases
Perhaps you want only the DWH table to be located on Azure. This is possible, as long as you do not use Direct Read and SSIS. You can also do it the other way, where it is STAGE that are on Azure and DWH is locally.
You can also set up multiple environments, have a Dev environment locally and a Prod environment fully on Azure.
Do you have questions regarding a way to use Azure and set it up? Please add it in the comments.


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"Defendants are pursuing a deliberate strategy of engaging in, permitting, encouraging and facilitating massive copyright infringement on the YouTube Web site," the lawsuit states.
The complaint, filed Friday in New York federal court, alleges that YouTube has purposely refused to remove copyrighted works from its site or employ "readily available technology" to prevent the infringement. Google, which bought the site in November for $1.65 billion, encourages YouTube to continue allowing copyrighted works to be posted by users, the lawsuit claims.


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Shad Mika moments after finishing as a big buckle Leadman. Taking off the gloves like he just whooped someone's ass. Well, that was a different way to spend a week. For the last five years, I have spent as much of August as possible in Leadville. I hosted night runs. I had gatherings. I tapered. I raced. Not this year. … Read More
Previously. My favorite ass man, George Zack, returned to Leadville today to defend his win last year. But Speedy Jack had other plans apparently today. We caught up with them near the end of the course and followed them in. Regardless of the outcome…and the crappy weather at the end…George always has a smile on and love to play to … Read More
Leadville Boom Days Burro Race 2012
My main man, George Zack, got into burro racing a few years back. Last weekend, he ended up in 1st place in the race over in Fairplay, CO. Given that confidence builder, he decided to tow the line again this weekend over in Leadville. I was having the night run so I coaxed George into staying here with his family, … Read More
Pacing GZ @ Boulder 100 (7.01 mi @ 20:11)
I told him not to do it. That was my feedback to GZ as we were walking to the Foo Fighters show last week. Just felt like speaking my mind and letting him do what he wanted to. Maybe the negative viewpoint inspired him to go for it. Maybe I was the detractor. But the next morning on his blog, … Read More
Foo Fighters @ Pepsi Center / Denver, CO / 2011
Once in a while, the stars do align! See I usually run my concerts by Kim before I buy tickets. Mostly to check schedule conflicts but partly just to see if she is interested. As you may have heard, she was the one that started this whole deal by taking me to my first rock concert eons ago. Anyway, I … Read More


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- pilgrimage tour to the first 5 groups of pilgrims after October 1, the price of any pilgrimage tour for a group of 15 people at one of the pilgrim:
- ЭКСКЛЮЗИВ -впервые в Грузии Все наши туры, как паломнические так и лечебно- профилактические и винные, с отдыхом на курортах Грузии , могут сопровождаться, специально подготовленными нашими гидами, для глухонемных с сурдопереводом ( как для стран СНГ так и для Европы).
- По просьбе гостей паломников , нашей паломнической службы, возможна организация встречи с архимадритом Рафаилом Карелиным
I have been to many countries,but I have never had such kind of feelings and impressions as I have got here on this holy land.I am in the heaven with happiness that I am standing now on the land which is blessed by God and many people dream to visit Georgia and to be in my place.There are many thaumaturgist churches,icons and waters in Georgia which cure ill and sick people and after that they feel like new born ones.Such place is the place where we are standing now it is Vardzia.
I liked Georgia very much and Georgian people who are very believers in God.Let God bless your country and people in order to keep your culture,historical monuments,strong Christian belief,roods and custums and I wish Georgia to be always powerful and sparkled state.
About GeorgiaGeography. Location. Situated at the juncture of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, Georgia is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the east by Azerbaijan. Covers a territory of 69,700 sq.km. The length of the border is 1771 km. The main relief is mountain .Nature diverse: from subtropical to eternal snow of Caucasus .The highest point is Shkhara Mountain (5068 m). the lowest -Black Sea coast. Religion and culture. Georgia is one of the oldest Christian Country in the world. Read More
Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II
Catholicos - Patriarch Ilia II (in the world Irakli Gudushauri - Shiolashvili) - Bishop of the Georgian Orthodox Church, from December 23, 1977 His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos - Patriarch of All Georgia, Archbishop of Mtskheta and Tbilisi - Primate of the Georgian Church. Baptized on the Feast of the Nativity in the Georgian church, was called Heraclius after the Georgian King Irakli II. In 1952 he graduated from the Russian secondary school number 22 [1] in Vladikavkaz, Moscow Theological Seminary in 1957 and the Moscow Theological Academy in 1960 [2]. He was ordained a bishop and Shemokmedskie Batumi August 26, 1963. Mtskheta was the rector of the seminary (from 1963-to 1972). In 1967, he became bishop of Sukhumi in 1969 - the Metropolitan. After the death of Catholicos - Patriarch David V 9 November 1977, the decision of the Holy Synod was appointed Patriarchal Locum Tenens. December 23, 1977, was elected Catholicos - Patriarch, Ilia enthroned on December 25, 1977. Read More


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Is 'Three Strikes' Sinful?
Reprinted from The Common Good, No 53, Pentecost 2010
Jim Consedine
Pentecost is a season of hope and new beginnings. The ultimate proof of the resurrection of Jesus came not just from the eyewitness stories of the early disciples, but from the extraordinary change that occurred in them after Pentecost. From being scared and frightened men and women, they blossomed into courageous witnesses. Jesus, the Nazarene, whom they had seen dead on a cross and later in a tomb, was alive and walking among them.
With Pentecost came fresh hope. What a message in the dark world of Roman imperialism and occupation, of slavery and domination. What a transformation this bought about in the disciples. From Pentecost onwards, they walked tall in the marketplace and spoke boldly in the synagogues. They were beaten, marginalised and imprisoned. But they prevailed. Jesus had risen. From such unlikely beginnings, grew the early Church.
As we celebrate Pentecost 2010, many feel some of the mixed emotions of those early disciples. Major problems facing today's Church in regard to sexual abuse and the abuse of power from some clergy have led to widespread anxiety and a weakening of faith for many. We face major hope-sapping crises in the wider world – climate change and ecological disaster, issues of poverty, racism and gender discrimination, of war and abortion, of the expanding arms race.
Another such issue is the increasing use of imprisonment as a tool against the poor. 'Three strikes' laws are the sharp end of this blunt instrument.
Church Teaching
In 1988, the New Zealand Bishops Conference published a statement which described imprisonment as 'a poison in the bloodstream of our nation.' It was an insightful comment. In 1999, the world Catholic prison chaplains' conference meeting in Mexico, in line with the social teachings of John Paul II (On Social Concerns, 1987), named prisons 'structures of sin'. Both statements called for a more constructive way of dealing with crime and its effects on victims and offenders. They challenged Christians to practise forgiveness and communities to provide healing mechanisms for individuals affected by criminal offending. They sought change in societies where poverty, inequality and injustice were seen as spawning grounds for crime.
These statements represent a vision of what an Easter people might hold in faith about their brothers and sisters affected by crime, both victims and offenders. We know the teachings of Christ call us to live in a way different from lives dominated by 'the principalities and powers' of this world. His teachings call us to a radical love of our neighbour in whom we find his Risen presence. The Easter post-resurrection stories teach that the Risen Christ lives 'disguised' in our neighbour. Further to that, Christ calls us to build 'a new creation' – to be different and do things differently, particularly in the field of relationships. It is challenging stuff for believers.
Regrettably, in the field of penal policy in New Zealand, we remain light years from such a vision. And the light seems to be getting darker. In the past 10 years, New Zealand has managed to double the numbers it sends to prison. And we have made their sentences much longer. The current muster is 8250, treble what it was 30 years ago.
Government Policy
With ACT wagging the government's tail so vigorously, this darkness is obvious in the latest 'three strikes' crime legislation. If ever a law defies belief and makes no sense, this has to be it. Even the Ministry of Justice opposed it. It strikes right at the heart of the Easter message of hope. Just as every new prison built is a sin against hope, so enabling legislation is equally sinful.
With New Zealand already outstripping all its Western allies (with the exception of the US) in its high imprisonment rate, it defies belief that an intelligent leader like John Key can sit on his hands and allow our prison system to grow and continue to gobble up valuable resources which could be better used elsewhere. Prisons are one of the few growth industries we have.
Cutting back on healthcare, education and social services in order to expand the prison industry is simply wicked. That in effect is what is happening. Every week there is a fresh debate about government spending cuts. Great spin is placed on how these are presented to the electorate. For spin read 'massaged truth'. Many have swallowed the spin and think the government has no option at a time of recession. That is certainly arguable.
However, what cannot be argued intelligently is that somehow putting more people into prisons is going to cut the crime rate. Paradoxical as it seems, all the evidence is that it expands the rate. The last ten years have seen prison numbers blow out massively since the Norm Withers petition pressured the Labour administration into increasing sentences and building more prisons. Recent statistics (April 2010) show crime rates, especially violent crime, have expanded too, up by several percent points and climbing. It seems that higher prison rates leads to higher crime rates! Can the government not smell failed policy even when it is rotting at their feet?
A Spiral of Violence
The demand for harsher penalties is insatiable. It can never be met. The reason is because the urge to punish forms part of the unredeemed 'shadow' or dark side of human nature. Enough is never enough. To paraphrase John O'Donohue, 'the turbo motor within the shadow spirit ensures that.' A dark side is something we all share in varying degrees. As indeed is our grace-filled or 'light' side. 'God is light' says St John. Our life choice involves a journey towards the light of love and true justice, or a choice for serial vengeance which can never be satisfied.
One major issue we face is that there are huge vested interests intent on maintaining the status quo. These include the construction industry, prison officer unions, the majority of police, much of the judiciary, the corporate media, and many politicians. The latter know that people get frightened and there are votes in fear mongering.
Part of the problem also is that prison does not prepare released prisoners to live on the 'outside'. Long-term imprisonment brutalizes their spirit and almost guarantees they can't. Yet this is what 'three strikes' represents – longer sentences with little chance of ever again making a positive life outside the walls.
'Three strikes' is more than a strike against criminals and their families. It is a strike at the very foundation of a fair and just judicial system. To make more penalties mandatory and further remove discretion from sentencing judges who hear all the facts is to change the way we do criminal justice.
The cost of the new laws is mindboggling. It is scheduled to cost an additional $356 million over the next 50 years, in addition to the current prison budget. Imagine what could be done productively with that spending! Paradoxically it is presented as 'a better deal for victims.' What nonsense. It is vengeance, pure and simple. Innocent children of offenders, especially thousands of the most impressionable who are at primary and secondary school age, will suffer as much as anyone with a parent locked away for years. This is so unjust to the children affected.
Social Effects
The reasons for re-offending are clear enough. Prison undermines social and community relationships and the sense of belonging, so vital to healthy living. Most emerge with their confidence and social skills at rock bottom. Most prison inmates have addictions of one form or another, mainly alcohol related. Many are poly addicted. Only the lucky few get to do a proper addiction programme while inside prison. Most of their relationships, fragile as they may have been on the outside, are effectively destroyed during a lengthy term of imprisonment. Few survive with relationships intact. Ask Nelson Mandela.
Many lose contact with their children because of the vengeful social system we have built to punish their parents. A new generation of struggling one-parent families is constantly being developed. The social service cuts announced recently will guarantee these solo families will remain in poverty. The cycle of social deprivation is guaranteed to expand. What are the odds of these children ending up in prison themselves in a decade or two? All the evidence says many will. Our social systems have combined to make it so.
It needs to be said that a huge amount of effort goes on in the community to prevent much of this happening. There are some amazing programmes and efforts made to counter the poison that prison produces. Some of the effort is heroic. Sadly, such efforts are under resourced and the odds of success are not good.
Social Justice – Not Vengeance
Rosemary McLeod made an interesting point in a recent column. 'If cruelty is what we deplore and punish, why do we speak in the language of cruelty ourselves when we discuss our worst criminals? If severe anti-social behaviour is what we despise, why do we limit our perception of that to violence alone? And if we are so scared about rising violent crime, why don't we apply equal energy to dealing with its causes?' (The Press, Christchurch, 28 January 2010)
A government with courage and vision could start to change all this. They could announce a moratorium on new prison construction. They could re-allocate a decent slice of the current $574 million budget from prisons towards community-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation programmes (80% of inmates have addictions) and widespread anti-violence programmes, develop parental training centres, subsidize job creation schemes, promote more personalized community policing, legislate more stringent controls on liquor outlets and advertising, create better mental health facilities and programmes (20% of inmates have mental health issues) and provide funding for more community-based restorative justice programmes. Prison musters would be reduced substantially and prisons could be maintained for only the worst offenders. This would bring us nearer to Scandinavian models.
Allowing governments to get away with developing legislation like 'three strikes' and expanding the prison system to house a new influx of prisoners is wicked. It wastes millions of dollars of precious resources and simply pampers to the private fear-mongering of ACT and the punitive tendencies of many other MPs.
For the sake of future generations, we must do better than this.
Jim Consedine was a Christchurch prison chaplain for 23 years and is co-ordinator of the Restorative Justice Network.


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So if you're like me then you got a Mr. Beer homebrew kit as a gift. You brewed your first batch of #craftbeer and made a decent drinkable beer. Now you want to brew again, but are wondering if there's anything else that you need to order along with your next batch of ingredients. I was in the same boat, so I asked a lot of questions and came up with the essential upgrades for a new Mr. Beer brewer. Continue reading
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Mr. Beer Soaked Homebrewer – part 4 first pour
Zachzilla Pale Ale
It is named after my 3-year-old son who helped brew and bottle this one. My son, Zach, earned the nickname "Zachzilla" from his older sister because he likes to knock down blocks way more than build with them. Recently Zach has become more interested in building, so we decided to pass on the "zilla" name. Since this is an easy beer to knock down, at a mere 3.5% ABV, it now has the Zackzilla name. Continue reading
Mr. Beer Soaked Homebrewer – part 3
Bottle Day… finally!
So my first batch of Mr. Beer is ready for bottling. Actually it's more than ready. It's been fermenting for just over 5 weeks now. The timing of my elbow injury was unfortunate for a number of reasons, my brewing schedule was one of them.
I brewed the batch on May 29th, and got injured on May 30th. Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into a month… I need to get this stuff out of the LBK (little brown keg) and into the bottle to get the carbonation going. The general rule for home brewing is 2-2-2. 2 weeks in the primary fermentation, (LBK), two weeks in the secondary, (bottles), and two weeks in the fridge, (cold conditioning). So if I had kept to that schedule I'd be drinking my beer this week.
Call me Mr. Beer Soaked Hombrewer – part 2
I mentioned earlier that I ordered a Mr. Beer homebrew kit. Well, it showed up last week and today was brew day.
It was simple as can be:
- 10 minutes to sanitize
- Dissolve the "booster" in 4 cups water (booster is basically corn syrup solids)
- Bring to boil, remove from heat
- Add extract, stir to create wort.
- Pour wort into fermenter
- Add cold water to make 8.5 qts
- Pitch yeast, stir, store in cool dark place
- Wait
Now we wait. I followed the Pale Ale recipe exactly as described in the packaging. I want to see how it turns out before tweaking the Mr. Beer recipes. All in all it was a very simple process with little to no mess. First impression… this is pretty awesome. I'll report back on bottle day. Until then I'll be emptying bottles. Cheers!
Beer Soaked Erik
Call me Mr. Beer Soaked Homebrewer – part 1
I've been brewing beer for a few years now using the homebrew setups of my friends and family. I started off with my buddy Chris using extract methods and eventually moved to all-grain brewing with my cousin Jason. But I have never brewed on my own, and so this is going to be a new experience for me.
I just bought myself a gift… Continue reading


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Incredible NEW Product for the musically inclined looking for an awesome evening of entertainment.
Guests enter the enclosed sound booth, put on head phones and sing to the provided audio track mixed by the technician.
Each guest leaves with a CD (ask for thumb drive pricing) of their song.
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If you have a medical disease like diabetes or other problems, is it safe to have fillers done?
The good news is that for the vast majority of medical problems, there really is no interaction with hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Belotero and Restylane Lyft. This is because hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. However, I think it's still a good idea to double check with your dermatologist or primary care provider.
You can also access the website of the specific product and look under contraindications. Healing times on the face are generally normal for diabetics. Feet and legs are a different story!
The skin should always be cleaned thoroughly with alcohol or Hibiclens before injections are done. Fillers are not okay if you have an active skin infection or rash. If you have a cold sore, that area should be avoided and oral medication taken (ask your doctor).
It is not advised to do any elective medical procedures including fillers, while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Hope this helps, Dr. I


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Tow Strap Rack - Chevy Bowtie Holder Garage and Trailer Organization Chevrolet
Conveniently store all of your Tow Straps in one place! Great for the garage or trailer. 24" overall, and each "hook" is 2 1/2" wide.
Please check out my other listings for other great garage organization and feel free to contact me with any questions.
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All items are made after being purchased, in most cases, the next business day, but up to three business days. Example: if an item was purchased Monday, it will usually be made Tuesday morning and ship Tuesday afternoon, but Thursday at the latest. If an item is purchased Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, it will usually be made Monday morning and ship Monday afternoon, but Wednesday at the latest.


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Benefits that have it in them. Packaged in a design sofa or a couch from Austria. As always with JOKA also hides the Allraumbetten, double beds and designer sofas behind the first class spring core upholstery, FlexiNet®-upholstery a spacious and comprehensive interior.
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Our Scuba Lessons program involves a home study system which utilizes manuals, study guides, and videos to thoroughly prepare our students in the academics of diving, minimizing classroom hours, and allowing our instructors to concentrate on pool training.
San Francisco
Based in the heart of San Francisco our store has been in the same location for 50 years and features a heated pool on site!
Monterey Bay
Our store is located just off Cannary Row and the San Carlos beach where many divers complete their Check Out dives.
All classes, require Home study, Classroom knowledge review and Pool training in our own heated pool on the premises1 to make learning to dive convenient, easy and fun.
A two hour orientation class is required before you begin our Open Water program. This orientation reviews the requirements, home study materials, schedule, and ocean dive options. We offer free orientations every Saturday afternoon at 2pm. A private orientation can be arranged, for a slight fee ($40.00).
For your convenience, we offer three options to complete your classroom and pool training:
- Evening programs meet two nights a week for two weeks. Classes meet from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
- Weekend programs meet Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Private Lessons may be tailored to your personal learning style and individual scheduling needs.
Your Open Water Training is completed by performing a minimum of four ocean dives, held over two days in Monterey. If you wish to complete your certification dives on vacation we are happy to provide a Universal Referral Package. Take this package to an active SCUBA instructor anywhere in the world to complete your two days of ocean training. We'll be happy to assist you with a recommendation from our vast diving experiences.
Our scuba classes fill quickly, and size is limited to ten students. Reservations can be made by placing a $50.00 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit at the time of registration. The balance is due at the first class meeting and is non-refundable/non-transferable upon receipt.
Because fit and comfort are very important, and to enhance your diving experience, each student must have their own personal snorkeling equipment - mask, fins, snorkel, boots and gloves. We sell a wide variety of most major brands of SCUBA equipment, and our professional staff will be happy to assist you in the proper selection of your equipment. Bamboo Reef will supply the remainder of the SCUBA gear for the pool training sessions. Rental of SCUBA gear for the ocean dive weekend is available.
To become certified, you will be required to complete Ocean Dives, over two days.
Classes are available during Evenings, Weekends, or via private tution by arrangement.
Each of our stores run there own program and schedules to cater to local needs.
Make sure you check with the store for their specific program.


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Thomas Lyons | July 18, 2017
USA Today-Wisconsin affiliates reported last week the number of inmates at the state's two juvenile prisons have declined in the last two years. The prisons, Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, have been under increased scrutiny over security and corrective measures in place. Two and a half years ago, federal authorities seized evidence related to complaints of poor practices.
In addition to the raid, the ACLU filed suit earlier this year against the Department of Corrections alleging inmates' civil rights were violated by practices such as overuse of pepper spray and solitary confinement. On July 10, the court ruled the Department of Corrections must revise its practices by decreasing the maximum amount of time a juvenile can spend in solitary confinement.
While these investigations and suits play out, counties seem to be paying attention, and looking at the state prison system for juveniles as only a last resort when all local options for treatment and rehabilitation are exhausted. Brown County, for example, developed a local program designed to keep juvenile offenders closer to home because, as the director of the program is quoted in the article, "keeping kids local is best practice in juvenile justice."
Counties, however, should not be left alone to deal with the development of effective juvenile justice programs. The state has two options at this point. The first is the easier one: Simply fix the superficial problems brought to light by the investigations and lawsuits to make sure the bare minimums are maintained. The second option is more difficult. The state legislature should undertake a whole review of Wisconsin's juvenile detention policies. The legislature could take the signs of trouble at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake as an opportunity to do a complete review of the state's juvenile justice system.
The best option is to take action now. In the past several sessions, the legislature and the governor have had the courage to address several issues, like the opioid crisis and the increasing prevalence of degenerative brain disorders—by drawing attention to the issue, assembling experts to study the problem and best practices, and then enacting reforms. They should do the same with juvenile justice.
THOMAS LYONS entered the legal field after receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a law degree from Marquette University. Working in offices in Kewaunee and Sheboygan Counties, Tom's practice focused primarily on criminal defense, juvenile, and mental health law. Switching to the world of policy, Tom started as a legislative aide to a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, followed by a State Senator, and for a brief time Governor Scott Walker before joining Right on Crime on 2017.


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The village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2020-21 budget on March 17, 7 p.m., at Village Hall. A public budget workshop will be held on Feb. 27, 12:30 p.m., at Village Hall.
CDTA is reaching out to residents and employers in the Stillwater, Mechanicville, Halfmoon and Clifton Park areas to complete a survey about potential use of a flexible, on-demand bus service that would serve the three Southern Saratoga County communities. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY
The Stillwater Union Cemetery will hold its annual meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Stillwater United Church. All lot owners are invited to attend. There are two vacancies on the board if anyone is interested.
The Village Board of Trustees voted to amend the acquifer protection law which will now enable residents living along Ferry Lane to install spectic systems if they meet New York State regulations. The board also voted to renew the village's employee health insurance plan with MVP. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater has been awarded a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant totaling $733,418 to pay about 60 percent of the cost of replacing a deteriorating major water line in the village. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees has passed the annual reorganization resolution and meeting schedule for 2020. REORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION/MEETING SCHEDULE (PDF)
The Village of Stillwater held their annual Christmas tree lighting at Cannon Park, on Dec 7th. Many residents joined in for the countdown and enjoyed singing Christmas carols. A fun time was had by all! PHOTO GALLERY
Two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to village office during the general elections on Nov. 5. Mayor Judith Wood-Shaw and Trustee John Basile were re-elected to new four-year terms. Patrick F. Nelson was elected to his first four-year term on the Village Board. FULL STORY
A village Boy Scout has proposed making a few recreational improvements to the village playground and new water splash pad area on the American Legion property. FULL STORY
Stillwater September Senior Time featured a brunch, Bingo games, desserts and a yarn pumpkin craft. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to lower the sewer debt tax paid by village property owners but failed by one vote to raise sewer usage charges to prevent an anticipated future deficit in the Operation & Maintenance budget for the sewer plant. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees approved upgrades this month to two village playgrounds, providing more recreational equipment for children and making security improvements at the new splash pad park. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater Department of Public Works crew has installed the new clock in Cannon Park. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees has approved a plan to save taxpayer money by converting its street lights from sodium mercury vapor lights to more energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights. FULL STORY
Representatives from the Village of Stillwater, City of Mechanicville and Saratoga County cut the ribbon this week on the new Stillwater Farmer's Market. The Farmer's Market will be held each Tuesday through Oct. 15, 3-6 p.m., at the Stillwater Library. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
Stillwater Senior Time held a luncheon at the Garden Buffet at the Saratoga Spring casino May 31 with 34 in attendance. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
Stillwater held its annual Memorial Parade on Friday, May 24. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
The Village of Stillwater held a very successful Garage Sale Weekend May 18-19. VIEW PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT
The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees paid special tribute this month to Linda Sanders who announced her retirement as local Historian after more than 30 years in the post. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater broke ground this week on its new water splash pad being constructed at the park facilities on the American Legion property. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on Friday, March 29 at SACC. We had another full house! Forty folks enjoyed an afternoon of BINGO, lunch and desserts. With Easter being the theme this month, the group made adorable wooden Easter Bunnies. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
The village continues to discuss what to do about its aging firehouse which is in need of roof and structural repairs, and electrical upgrades estimated to cost more than $100,000. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a $1.55 million village budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year, which carries no property tax increase from the current year. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on, Friday, February 22. "Think Spring" was the theme of the month. About 35 guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of BINGO, lunch and Donna's yummy Cherry Pie cupcakes. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
The village is investigating applying for New York State grant monies available for downtown commercial revitalization, taking advantage of funding opportunities neighboring Saratoga County communities have secured recently. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Senior Time Holiday Party was held on Friday, Dec. 21, at The Stillwater Area Community Center. Forty-plus guests enjoyed a fun filled afternoon which included a festive luncheon, a cookie and grab bag exchange and fun holiday games. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
With the official start of winter just days away, village board members focused their thoughts Dec. 18 on the start of spring, and the warm weather months to follow when Stillwater children will be looking for a fun way to cool off. Detailed plans for the addition of a water splash pad were presented at the board's December meeting. FULL STORY
More than 200 people turned out this weekend for the annual Breakfast with Santa event, funded by the Village and Town of Stillwater and hosted by The Stillwater Area Community Center. There was breakfast served by the SACC employees and volunteers, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa Claus the lighting of the Festival of Trees which can be viewed during the entire holiday season. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
Timothy Campbell has rejoined the Stillwater village Board of Trustees. Campbell was reappointed on Dec. 3 by new Mayor Judith Wood-Shaw to fill the one-year remaining on her Trustee term. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on Nov 30. The group enjoyed lunch, desserts and BINGO. We also made snowmen and reindeer ornaments from mason jar lids. The ornaments will be displayed on our Senior Time tree at The Festival of Trees at The Stillwater Area Community Center in December. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
Congratulations to Mayor Judith Wood-Shaw, and Trustees John Basile and Dorothy DeMarco who were sworn in to their positions at the Stillwater Village Board meeting on Nov. 27. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Village Board heard preliminary plans from a housing developer Tuesday (Nov. 13) to build 172 new two-and three-bedroom apartments off Colonial Boulevard. FULL STORY
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low income households with the cost of heating their homes during the winter months. This season's program is underway. MORE INFORMATION (PDF)
Stillwater voters went to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6 and elected Judith Wood-Shaw as their new village Mayor. They also elected two Trustees John Basile and Dorothy DeMarco who both ran unopposed. Wood-Shaw defeated Anthony J. Schunk by a vote of 344 (75%) to 111. FULL STORY
The village is moving forward with plans to add a water splash pad to the park facilities on the American Legion grounds so it can be completed for use by next summer. FULL STORY
The village's new Hillside Avenue water holding tank was chlorinated this week, and a slow fill of new water is now taking place. After setting for a couple of days for disinfection, and after two successive biological samples, the village expects to get New York State Department of Health approval to officially place the new tank into service. VIDEO OF FILLING OF NEW TANK
The village Board of Trustees gave the go-ahead Tuesday to the installation of a large lithium battery at 982 Hudson Ave. given a list of conditions are met by the developer. The board also approved a minor subdivision for a 17-plus acre parcel at 1006 Hudson Ave. following a brief public hearing in which no one spoke. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time returned on Sept. 28 with a fall welcome back theme. More than 30 guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon that included lunch, great conversation and, of course, Donna's yummy cupcakes. The group made pom-pom pumpkins as their craft of the month. VIEW A SENIOR TIME PHOTO GALLERY
Demolition crews removed the Hillside water tank in September to make way for a new glass-lined tank that has now been constructed. Concrete footers and the tank base have also been poured at the site. The old tank was in disrepair and needed to be replaced. VIEW A DEMOLITION VIDEO and DEMOLITION PHOTOS and NEW TANK CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS
The village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Oct. 2 to decide whether or not to approve a permit that would allow for the installation of a large lithium battery on vacant land at 982 Hudson Ave. The battery would serve as power backup to a NYSEG electric transformer that gets overloaded during peak demand periods and is in need of a $10.5 million upgrade. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. FULL STORY
Plans continue to move forward to enable the installation of a large lithium battery in the village that would serve as power backup to an electric transformer that gets overloaded during peak demand periods. FULL STORY
Stillwater has been ranked the 4th safest place in New York State, according to a recent study. FULL STORY
The village has authorized its engineering firm to put a plan together for making needed structural repairs to its aging firehouse at Village Hall. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater is now a member of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, a statewide organization founded to create a regional approach to developing and protecting lands along the Hudson River. FULL STORY
Congratulations to Newland-Wood Fire Company 59 of Stillwater for capturing first place in the Mardi Gras parade at the 129th annual Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention (HVVFA). The fire team also won first place for Antique Apparatus and second place for Best Appearing Fire Unit Dress Uniform 8 to 13 in Line. MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTOS
The final Stillwater Senior Time on the season was a luncheon at the Saratoga Racino on June 8. This will be our end of the season special event get together until the regular program resumes in September. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
After serving as village Trustee for two and a half years, Eunice Marshall has stepped down from her post for personal reasons and Mayor Frank Tatum has appointed long-time former Trustee John Murphy to take her place. FULL STORY
Girl Scouts from Stillwater Troop 1579 assisted village Trustee Judy Wood-Zeno with planting flowers at Major Dickinson Children's Park this month. FULL STORY
Village leaders are exploring ideas for upgrading the downtown park area with the vision of creating an active hub of outdoor recreation for Stillwater children and families. The specific focus is on the American Legion property with its athletic fields, small playground and dilapidated basketball courts last used as an ice skating rink a few winters ago. FULL STORY
The village is moving forward on plans to replace the deteriorating Hillside Avenue water tank, approving a nearly $325,000 contract May 15 with a Syracuse company to do the work this summer. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater would like to wish Dorothy McClements a very happy 109th birthday on May 7. MORE INFORMATION
The village is in negotiations with a German-based energy company that would like to lease space at the former water treatment plant site to house a lithium battery the size of a tractor-trailer container. FULL STORY
The village plans to unveil new decorative street light pole banners this spring designed by students at Stillwater High School, depicting various Stillwater historic venues and locations. FULL STORY AND PHOTO GALLERY
Some 50 guests attended a special event March 30 at Stillwater Senior Time. DJ's/vocalists Bobby Dick and Susie Q entertained the crowd with their music from the 1960s to present. Kids and adults danced, sang, and laughed for two hours. They also enjoyed lunch, desserts and a tie-dyed T-shirt contest. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
Plans are underway to construct a brand new Stillwater American Legion hall in the village, a facility that would be twice as large and offer 3,000 square feet of space for weddings and functions. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a $1.46 million village budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which carries no property tax increase from the current year. The village property tax rate will remain at $4.10 per $1,000 of assessed value in 2018-19. There is also now change in the water/sewer use rate village residents paid in 2017-18. FULL STORY
The Stillwater community would like to welcome Barbara Ponzillo as the new Deputy Village Clerk. Ponzillo, a town resident who attended Mechanicville High School, works part time in the village office with Village Clerk Sher Tedesco. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees gave the go-ahead Tuesday to move forward on replacing the deteriorating Hillside water tank and authorized the village's engineering firm to apply for a state grant to replace the Park Avenue culvert. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Area Community Center held an open house on Saturday to introduce Pickle Ball as the latest craze around town. Area residents volunteered to demonstrate and teach the game to new players. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on Friday, January 26. The group celebrated an early Valentine's Day with 25 guests. In addition to a festive lunch with Donna's famous cupcakes and BINGO we created a hydroponic herb garden from a mason jar with sprout seeds. PHOTO GALLERY
After two years of negotiations, the Village and Town of Stillwater have a new water purchase contract in place. The 20-year contract, which is effective Jan. 1, 2018, has been approved by the Board of Trustees and signed by Mayor Frank Tatum and Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated Christmas and New Years on Friday, December 29th at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed a holiday lunch, festive desserts, trivia games, a gift exchange and a few games of Bingo. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The Village Board of Trustees passed its annual reorganizational resolution Tuesday night and meeting schedule for 2018. MORE INFORMATION (PDF)
Congratulations to all of our wonderful volunteers at the Stillwater Food Pantry who donated hours and hours of their time to make sure the community is fed. FULL STORY
Stillwater residents officially kicked off the holiday season Saturday with the annual lighting of the village Christmas tree at Cannon Park, and the town's "Lights of Peace, Hope and Remembrance Ceremony" at Blockhouse Park. PHOTO GALLERY
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated Thanksgiving on Friday, Nov. 17 with a full house at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed a turkey dinner with all of the fixings, desserts, BINGO and a few Thanksgiving games. PHOTO GALLERY
The village Board of Trustees gave unanimous approved Tuesday to the latest plans to construct 24 luxury condominiums at 950 N. Hudson Ave., the site of the former American Linen plant. Trustees also approved a contract with the village's engineering firm to oversee the replacement of the Hillside water tank. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater held its annual Fall Festival and children's Halloween parade along Hudson Avenue over the weekend. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time went on a Fall-themed field trip to Lakeside Farms in October. FULL STORY
Congratulations to the Village and Town of Stillwater, recently honored at 50th anniversary celebration of Capital District Regional Planning Commission with the 2017 Erastus Corning Achievement Awards for Intermunicipal Cooperation. FULL STORY
Long-time Trustee John Basile is back on the Village Board following his appointment by Mayor Frank Tatum Tuesday night. The board also continued to address plans for a new condominium complex proposed for North Hudson Avenue. FULL STORY
The Village of Stillwater, NY, now has a Facebook page which will be used to feature news, video and photos. Please "LIKE US" today. FACEBOOK PAGE LINK
The Stillwater American Legion Post and Ladies Auxiliary are seeking the addresses of local servicemen and women serving overseas during the holidays. The legion would like to send holiday packages to them. Please email the information to: firstname.lastname@example.com
Stillwater Senior Time was held on Friday, Sept 29 at the Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed playing BINGO, lunch and of course Donna's delicious cupcakes. For our Fall craft we made plastic plate Fall flowers. Everyone enjoyed creating their masterpieces. PHOTO GALLERY
Newland-Wood Fire Company 59 from the Village of Stillwater hosted four other local fire departments last weekend for a firefighting practice session at the Saratoga County Office of Emergency Services fire training center in Ballston Spa. FULL STORY
The Board of Trustees Tuesday night appointed Frank Tatum as Village Mayor for the balance of the current official year — November, 2018. The village also secured a $1,500 GlobalFoundries grant to start up a senior citizen pickle ball league in Stillwater. FULL STORY
The Board of Trustees Tuesday night officially appointed Frank Tatum as Village Mayor until the next scheduled election in November, 2018. Trustee Judith Wood-Shaw was appointed Deputy Mayor. Tatum had served as Acting Mayor since the resignation of Rick Nelson on September 1.
Stillwater Mayor Rick Nelson has offcially resigned his position effective September 1 following his arrest this week on child pornography charges. Deputy Mayor Frank Tatum is now serving as Acting Mayor.
The Village of Stillwater will continue to move forward, officials say, despite the surprising arrest today of Mayor Rick Nelson on child pornography charges. FULL STORY
Plans to open a coin-operated laundromat at 677 Hudson Ave. have fallen through, according to village Mayor Rick Nelson. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees stood united against "hatred and bigotry" Tuesday night, publicly condemning last weekend's Charlottesville attack that killed a young woman during a protest there. They also approved a minor property subdivision at 23 Nielson Ave. FULL STORY
After several months of planning and revisions, the Village of Stillwater unanimously approved sweeping zoning code changes that will guide future development along the Route 4 corridor. Trustees also appointed a new part-time Superintendent of Public Works. FULL STORY
Arvin Hart Fire Department (AHFD) Deputy Chief Bob Wood of Stillwater has being recognized as the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association 2017 Firefighter of the Year. FULL STORY
Congratulations to Newland-Wood Fire Company 59 of Stillwater for capturing first place in the parade at the 128th annual Hudson Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention (HVVFA). MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTO GALLERY
May Senior Time celebrated Memorial Day in May with patriotic Bingo game prizes, along with a red, white and blue lunch. PHOTO GALLERY
The village has given the go-ahead for a new coin operated laundromat business at 677 Hudson Ave. It also held a public hearing on a proposed North Hudson Avenue condo project. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Fire Department has elected line officers and administrative officer for 2017. The officers were sworn in by Mayor Rick Nelson at the April Board of Trustees monthly meeting. Trustees also set a May 16, 7 p.m., as a "conditional" public hearing date for a proposed Hudson Avenue condo project. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on April 12 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. In addition to our monthly get together, a Give Back Day was hosted by Stillwater High School. Several computer skilled students provided basic computer, tablet, cell phone and texting lessons. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
For the eighth year in a row, members of the Stillwater High School Freshman class headed out into their community Wednesday for a day of service, which has been appropriately named "SHS Gives Back Day." FULL STORY
The Stillwater village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, March 21, to accept the annual election results for 2017 and to honor retiring Trustee Timothy Campbell, who did not seek re-election this year. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated President's Week on Feb. 24 with a red, white and blue theme. The day included Bingo and Donna's delicious cupcakes. The group collected T-shirts that will be used to create a group quilt. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
About 18 months after the village rejected a proposal to construct 40 luxury apartments and retail space on North Hudson Avenue, a second developer has come forward with new plans to build 24 condominiums on that same property. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.6 million village budget Tuesday night for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The vote followed a public hearing in which no one commented on the proposed fiscal plan. The new budget will go into effect on June 1. FULL STORY
It will be a banner day this spring when the Village of Stillwater unveils along its streets the artistic creations of nine students studying at Stillwater High School. The students are part of two classes of 28 in teacher Samantha Brennan's Digital Media and Graphic Design course. MORE INFORMATION AND PHOTO GALLERY
Yesterday, in conjunction with the New York State Conference of Mayor's (NYCOM) Winter Legislative Meeting, mayors and municipal leaders from across the state held a news conference rejecting the Governor's proposed consolidation mandate and calling for an overdue increase in AIM funding. MORE INFORMATION (PDF)
Stillwater Village Historian Linda Sanders has submitted her annual report for 2016. VIEW REPORT (PDF)
Stillwater Senior Time was held on Jan 27and the group celebrated several birthdays for the month of January. More than 30 guests enjoyed an afternoon of BINGO, lunch, delicious cupcakes and playing games. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year and the possibility of exceeding the New York State property tax levy cap to generate more budget revenue. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., at Village Hall. FULL STORY
Changes are in the wind as the village prepares to hold its local elections in March. Village Trustee Timothy Campbell says he is not seeking re-election this year, leaving an open seat on the Village Board. At the same time, the village will ask voters through a special ballot proposition for permission to move the annual local elections from March to November each year. FULL STORY
The Express newspaper reporter Terrie Gifford spent a day recently with Stillwater Mayor Rick Nelson on his weekly canvassing of the village, getting to know the public official and writing a story on what she learned. That story was published in the Jan. 19 Express (subscription required). LINK TO EXPRESS STORY
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated the holidays with a party on Dec. 22 at The Stillwater Community Center. Holiday games, a grab bag, cookie exchange and festive lunch was enjoyed by all. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The Village of Stillwater is decorating for the Christmas holidays like never before thanks to donations for more than two dozen residents, local merchants and organizations. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time ce,ebrated Thanksgiving on Nov. 18 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The event featured a homemade traditional dinner with desserts. The group also played BINGO, and made wreath holiday ornaments from old sweaters. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 20, to solicit pubic feedback on its newly-updated Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the village board room. FULL STORY
Last spring, the Village of Stillwater celebrated its 200th birthday as residents beamed with pride in their historic roots, ringing in the bicentennial. But with age comes challenges, as older municipalities struggle to keep their aging infrastructures fresh and operational. That task can be costly as village officials are finding out with their dated water distribution and sewage treatment systems. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated Halloween in October with a paint on canvas event led by Janelle Johnson from Colorful Creations. Twenty-five guests participated, having a wonderful time and taking home their original artwork. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
Stillwater held its 5th annual Fall Festival celebration on today. The event included a Fire Department haunted house, numerous vendors along Hudson Avenue, and a children's Halloween costume parade lead by Mayor Rick Nelson, Trustees and friends dressed as the Village People 70s music band ... AKA "YMCA!" VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT or VIEW A VIDEO
The village is seeking outside funding sources to pay for widespread repairs to its aging sewer plant which is in need of upgrades to keep functioning for future. FULL STORY
Former Stillwater resident and World War II nurse Doris L. Noonan was the first woman recognized as part of Saratoga County's longstanding Honor Our Deceased Veterans Program. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on September 30th at The Stillwater Area Community Center. Several guests enjoyed an afternoon of BINGO, lunch and visiting with each other after a summer break. We also made votive light scarecrows from glass ivy vases. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
The Stillwater Senior Time program sponsored a large display at the Stillwater Area Community Center's 25th anniversary open house on Oct. 1. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT
Congratulations to The Stillwater Area Community Center and its staff for celebrating its 25th sillver anniversary on Oct. 1, 2016. The center located in the village has be serving Stillwater youth and families for a quarter century. FULL STORY
The village is considering a plan to replace all of its street signs in the near future featuring a more modern and updated design that is consistent throughout the village. FULL STORY
Village officials have agreed to pay the cost of improving Ferry Lane, a private road beat up by heavy truck traffic over the years going back and forth to the former municipal water plant no longer in operation. That unanimous decision followed a lengthy discussion in which board members mulled over the pros and cons of taking on the job on a road the village does not own, but has an agreement to maintain in good order. FULL STORY
Village residents will have a decision to make this spring, whether to continue voting in local elections each March or change village elections to the traditional Election Day on the first Tuesday in November. FULL STORY
Ever wonder what a bird sees as he flies high above the Village of Stillwater? Well, thanks to the help of a drone operated by Village Trustee Frank Tatum, now you can see first hand. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
Congratulations and thanks to Stillwater teen Seth Marshall, who completed his Eagle Scout project by building a large flower planter that now surrounds the sign at the new Major Dickinson Childrens Park. FULL STORY
Village residents can expect to see road repaving done in coming weeks after the Board of Trustees approved about $66,000 in contracts for work on Russell and Riverside Drives. FULL STORY
New York State has adopted a new law aimed at helping municipalities reduce the number of abandoned homes within their borders, something that continues to be a growing problem in the village. FULL STORY
An 18-year-old Stillwater native will head to the Netherlands this month to represent the United States at the World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam, Holland. Emma Hopkins will wear the red, white and blue as part of a two-woman team racing internationally in the under (age) 23 lightweight division sponsored by the National Rowing Foundation. She leaves Aug. 18, and is seeking the public's support. FULL STORY
The village mourns the loss of Lawrence Rinaldi, 99, who passed away on July 24. Rinaldi was a charter and 54-year active member of the Alvin Hart and Stillwater Fire Departments, and a 63-year life member and officer in the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge 1403. He was a retired conductor of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and former owner and operator of Tri-County Vending and Coffee Service. FULL OBITUARY
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated its end of the year party on June 17 with a cruise/luncheon on The Caldwell Belle paddle boat, owned and operated by Mohawk Maiden Cruises at Lock 5, Schuylerville, NY. The group enjoyed an afternoon touring the Hudson River, which included going through the locks. PHOTO GALLERY
The Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new Stormwater Management Officer Tuesday night to help the village draft Stormwater Management Plan as required by state and federal law. The board also honored village Code Enforcement Officer Lawrence Allen who is officially retiring June 30. FULL STORY
More than 40 guest enjoyed a patriotic themed Stillwater Senior Time program this May 27 at the Stillwater Area Community Center. The event included a fun-filled afternoon of BINGO, and a Memorial Day picnic lunch with patriotic desserts. For our craft of the month we made fairy gardens. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
Stillwater held its annual Memorial Day parade and observance on Friday evening. The parade featured village and town officials, veterans groups, marching bands, floats, fire apparatus, the Poppy Queen and more. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The Village Board of Trustees has authorized the purchase of 14 new fire packs, oxygen tanks and accessories for the Newland-Wood Fire Company No. 59 to replace existing safety equipment that has become outdated and in disrepair. Trustees also appointed a new Code Enforcement Officer to replace the retiring Lawrence Allen. FULL STORY
The Village and Town of Stillwater hosted their annual garage sale weekend May 7-8. A few vendors set up on the Blockhouse lawn featuring primitive country crafts, flea market items, handmade wooden bird feeders, banks and children's wooden toys. The Stillwater Area Community Center sold food items and Stillwater Senior Time held a bake sale with proceeds going to the Stillwater Food Pantry. Several residents joined in holding garage sales of their own. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on April 29 at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The spring program featured a speaker from Home Helpers and a flower pot painting craft. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The Village of Stillwater mourns the death of former Mayor (1991), Trustee and Village Clerk Michael Hanehan Sr., who passed away on Friday at the age of 84. "Mike served his country, village and family," said Mayor Rick Nelson. "He was Village Clerk, Trustee and Mayor. I always enjoyed our chats in the post office. I will miss him." VIEW OBITUARY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees vote April 19 to trade in its two-year-old mini excavator the Department of Public Works no longer uses for a different piece of heavy duty equipment designed for many uses including removing snow from village sidewalks. FULL STORY
On April 17th, the Village of Stillwater celebrated its Bicentennial, and leading hundreds of his friends and neighbors in the Happy Birthday song was its 64th leader and 12th Mayor, Rick Nelson. As he visited with residents at The Stillwater Area Community Center and helped serve the 200th birthday cake, in the back of his mind the tall, athletic looking, charismatic figure must have been thinking … it's funny how quickly life can change. FULL STORY
The Newland-Wood Fire Company of Stillwater has elected its slate of officers for 2016. OFFICERS LIST (PDF)
Hundreds of residents packed The Stillwater Area Community Center Sunday, April 17 for the village's long-awaited Bicentennial 200th birthday bash. The event included speeches, proclamations, history lessons, a free BBQ, magic show, children's games, D.J., line dancing, fireworks, and of course, the cutting of the 200th birthday cake. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO CLIPS FROM THIS EVENT
Stillwater Senior Time celebrated Easter last week at The Stillwater Area Community Center. The group enjoyed a delicious Lenten lunch including Donna's wonderful, festive Easter themed cupcakes, and coloring Easter eggs. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has initiated its second review of the cleanup of the Hudson River PCBs Superfund site. The purpose of this review, which is called a five year review and is legally required under the Superfund law every five years after the start of on-site construction, is to ensure that the cleanup is working as intended and will be protective of public health and the environment. FULL STORY
The Stillwater Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1.54 million village budget Tuesday night (March 15) that holds the line on property taxes and water rates for the 2016-17 fiscal year. The vote followed a public hearing in which no one commented on the proposed spending plan. FULL STORY
Stillwater village residents went to the polls during a special election on March 15 and elected Eunice Marshall to a one-year term on the Board of Trustees. She ran unopposed. Marshall was originally appointed to the board in October, 2015, to fill the seat formerly held by John Murphy, who resigned.
As our 200th anniversary nears, it is nearly impossible to get a truly accurate picture of what Stillwater Village looked like in 1816. FULL STORY
February's Stillwater Senior Time featured a winter theme picnic. Twenty-plus guests came to The Stillwater Area Senior Center on Feb. 26 to enjoy BINGO, lunch, and make your own sundaes. Some of the guests made rag rugs, while the others played games, colored and of course lots of laughs and great conversation. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The village expects to save more than $50,000 per year after reaching an agreement this month with the Saratoga County Water Authority (SCWA) to lower its 6-year-old water purchase contract by 65,000 gallon a day. FULL STORY
Stillwater Senior Time was held on Jan. 29 at The Stillwater Area Community Center, and included an early Valentine's theme. Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of activities that included BINGO, lunch and Donna's famous cupcakes. A heating pad made from knee socks and rice were the crafts of the month. A few new additions this month included a game table and an adult coloring table. Thank you to everyone who contributed personal hygiene products to our Stillwater Food Pantry. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY
The Village Board of Trustees passed two measures this month – a new law aimed at addressing an emerging abandoned properties problem and a resolution granting a subdivision request by the Stillwater Union Cemetery Association. FULL STORY
Stillwater Village Historian Linda Sanders presented her 2015 annual report Tuesday night to the Mayor and Board of Trustees. Among the highlights from the past year were the swearing in of the new Mayor and planning for the village's bicentennial celebration this coming April. ANNUAL REPORT (PDF)
The Stillwater Union Cemetery is seeking village approval to subdivide a small parcel of its Hudson Avenue property in the hopes of selling the lot to a developer to build senior citizen housing. FULL STORY
Stillwater Village Mayor Rick Nelson, Village Board members and other officials joined local children Friday for the official dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the former Major Dickinson Park now renamed Major Dickinson Children's Park. The village, with the assistance of former Mayor Ernest Martin, obtained a $50,000 state grant with the help of Senator Kathleen Marchione to give the park (known years ago as the "sand lot") an overhaul. VIEW A PHOTO GALLERY OF THIS EVENT or CLICK HERE TO WATCH A PUBLIC FACEBOOK VIDEO OF THE CEREMONY
There is an old hymn that is sung in churches of the area at this time of the year entitled "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." For many years Stillwater was known as a village of bells. FULL STORY
With winter right around the corner, the village is considering purchasing a special commercial vehicle that would clear snow from sidewalks, especially along the Hudson Avenue business strip and routes where children walk to school. FULL STORY
It was possibly in 1815 that a discussion began about the forming of a village in the town of Stillwater. According to the notes written by Mrs. Susan Hayner, long time village historian. Her notes are as follows. FULL STORY
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Ron de Jeremy 'The Adult' rum is produced in Panama and aged for 7-years before bottleing. The rum is crafted by the 72 year old Master Distiller Francisco "Don Pancho" Fernandez who has also created Zafra, Cana Brava, Abuelo, and Havana Club.
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ok, I did buy this bottle of Ron de Jeremy just to have it on my shelf. Tried it as a sipper an thought it lacked any good flavors. Threw in an ice cube and some diet coke and it was ok. Paid $30 which I don't spend on something I'm just going to use as a mixer.
Won't buy again, instead I'd add another $14 and order Plantation 20th or Diplomatico Reseva Exclusiva
This is rum, which all rum lovers needs to try... really!!!
Very nice smell, sweet taste, you feel more alcohol in so bit harder, but we need to be honest - porn is HARD!!!
If you have guests by you and you want to give them try a rum - choose Jeremy. Very very good for beginers and you can say a nice story and show some pics ;)
Cheeeers, total score 7,5
What can I say. Next time I have to taste on the rocks. And them with cola. It supposed to be a good rom but it's not.
It goes very good with a coca-cola or some sort of mixed fruits...
It actually is good! I enjoyed this bottle with some friends, nobody complained.
This one surpose to be Ron de Jeremy Rum .... but I got 4 diffent versions of this brand, i better study them closer :)
Actually, I like this rum. It's very tasty for an 8 yr rum, but since it's from "Don Pancho", how can it be bad?
It's a light rum but smoot. At the end of the taste you get some bite, almost to much for my taste (ethanol, alkohol taste)
Edit: After 45 minutes in the glas most of the after(alkohol) taste is gone, now the Ron de Jeremy Adult Rum is much more enjoyable.
I think, for the price quality is okay, bottle is fine.Not sweet rum, nice in taste.
Not bad. Seemed a little dry on the front, but the finish was much better. Aerating in the mouth brings out complexities.
Light rum in taste and smell.
Bit of alcohol taste as the end and a burn.
Good with ice or as a mixer
Un petit goût de cassonade, noisette et chêne. J aime bien se rhum, je le conseil.
This is quite good rhum with ice and dryied fruits!!! And yeah! Try it with very mild cheese!!
The only question you have to ask yourself when you drink this perfect, smooth-sippin, wonderful rum, is if the story of the penis is true? Does he really dip his legendary penis in every batch to make it just so perfect?
Any other question is not relevant. Simply because it's dark, it is smooth and it's very, very tasty!
Voní po karamelu a dřevu. Jemná nasladla chuť, s trochou kouře.
Spicy rum sweet caramel. Not very subtle but meets the expectations of a spicy goes everywhere
Tried 4 different Ron de Jeremy's back-to-back on the very first day of the year. The XO has the deepest dark color of these 4 rums. Semi brown color for the Hardcore Edition and for the Spiced rum. Very light amber color for the base Ron de Jeremy. Unfortunately the base Ron de Jeremy has a harsh alcohol smell to it and it tastes very low end. Burn is quite intense at the end.
Dry, too dry with powerful ethanol smell and flavors. After 30 min it becomes drinkable. Mineral rum with soft tones of stones. I lile mineral rums but not that one so much.
I expected more and got less. It's quite smooth but has a alcohol after taste . Smells nice but missing flavors.
Individual rum for its story and the taste as well. All rum lovers should try it once at least.
this is a lovely rum ... different on ice on a warm summers day , it lacks real depth to be considered a go to rum but pleasant none the less
Pojmenova ny pornoherci, je ostrejsi ale bez chute a vodnaty, za 80 jsem mel lepsi..
Lovely vanilla and brown sugar taste. If it was 40% ithe would be ace but the strength spoils it. Banana chips and rich finish.
Tasty but not amazing, tried it at the Rum Festival in Nottingham.
Für ein wenig Porno im Glas.
In der Nase ein wenig flach, etwas fruchtig.
Im Gaumen ein wenig besser, nicht süss aber fruchtig, Karamell Töne.
Abgang ein wenig herb, trocken.
Für alle die keinen süssen Rum mögen.
For a little porn in the glass.
In the nose a little flat, slightly fruity.
In the palate a little better, not sweet but fruity, caramel notes.
A little dry finish.
For those who do not like sweet rum


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Dance of the Senses
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Japanese Tea Tin "Stone" 150 g
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Black & Green Tea Blend "The Emperor's 7 Treasures"
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Fireplace Fantasy
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Immune Boost
Our immune system is vital to maintaining our health, so it is imperative to maintain it as much as possible and at the highest levels. This tea helps in doing just that. It contains Echinacea , rose hip, lapacho , godji berry, chamomile and calendula. All these herbs are rich in antioxidants and act against infections and germs.
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Authentic Japanese Matcha Chasen Holder
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Ceramic Tea-for-one Set "Azul"
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Tea Tin Asia 100 g
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The price of milk and Fonterra's role in setting it is the subject of on-going debate and will now be investigated by a Select Committee.
The ValueAdd Company has done a lot of the work for them and has beaten them to the unbundling.
They've used the information they've found to provide an on-line calculator which shows the cost components of milk production.
The calculations, which are based on some guesstimates, show the retail price includes mark-ups of 12% by Fonterra, 15% by wholesalers and 30% by retailers.
In a media release the company explains its calculations and concludes:
We built up other information from the referenced sources and our calculations came to the somewhat surprising conclusion that for the year ended 30 June 2011, a forecast payment to suppliers for milk of $8.00 per kg of milk solids (not yet finalised) would be $2.73 or 51.7% greater than the figure required to produce a break-even net margin on exported commodity products.
I am not sure why that is surprising.
It has been a particularly good year for commodity prices and the payout to farmers will reflect that and help make up for a couple of seasons ago when most dairy farms posted losses.